Pennisi Cuisine

03/09/2026

We're Hiring!
Pennisi Cuisine is looking for a Packer & Warehouse Assistant to join our team in Woolloongabba.
Packing orders
Receiving stock
Warehouse duties
Friendly team environment
If you're reliable, hardworking, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Send your resume to
[email protected]

Send a message to learn more

27/08/2026

They are back in stock!!! Fresh tomatillos available at Pennisi Cuisine. Perfect for Mexican and Central American recipes.

Only at Pennisi Cuisine.

We're open from 8:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. Monday to Thursday
And from 7:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. Friday & Saturday

Hurry while stocks lasts!!!

Visit us at 17 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102

14/08/2026

We were honoured to welcome Barbara O'Shea MP and Joan Pease MP to Pennisi Cuisine last Thursday.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our store and learn more about our family's journey.
What started almost 50 years ago with John and Kata Pennisi at Annerley Junction has grown into a business that proudly serves generations of customers from our home in Woolloongabba. Today, we're privileged to continue that legacy, bringing specialty foods from around the world to our local community.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our loyal customers, many of whom have been shopping with us for generations. It's your friendship and support that make Pennisi Cuisine such a special place.
A big thank you to Barbara O'Shea MP for her kind words and recognition of the important role local family businesses play in our community. Supporting local businesses helps keep our neighbourhood vibrant, connected, and thriving.
From our family to yours, thank you for being part of our story.
Pennisi Cuisine, Woolloongabba

Thank you to Angelo and Olga of Pennisi Cuisine for their tremendous hospitality to me and Joan Pease MP, for giving us a guided tour of their beautiful store in the heart of Woolloongabba.

Angelo’s parents, John and Kata, started the business almost fifty years ago in Annerley Junction, before moving to Woolloongabba in the 1990s. Pennisi Cuisine has become an integral part of the neighbourhood, selling specialty groceries from Italy, Spain, Latin America and around the world to locals, businesses and restaurants.

Angelo grew up in the business, and we spoke about how much pleasure Angelo, Olga and their team get from welcoming generations of customers through the doors with their cheerful, personal service.

It is so important to support our local businesses. Small and family businesses like these help make our community such a special place to live!

11/08/2026

EKKA Day Closure Reminder.
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed tomorrow 12th August for EKKA holiday.
Enjoy the show, the rides, and we look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, 13 August.

06/08/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM!
Pennisi Cuisine is currently hiring!

We are looking for a hardworking and friendly person to become part of our team. Whether you're looking for a new challenge or extra work, we'd love to hear from you.

- Great team atmosphere
- Flexible working arrangements
- Immediate start available

Interested? Send us an email and your resume today!

Email: [email protected]

Pennisi Cuisine

25/07/2026

Taste the Ancient Superfood of Peru!
Join us today at Pennisi Cuisine for a special tasting of Peruvian Kiwicha (Amaranth) – one of the oldest grains cultivated in the Andes and celebrated for its delicious nutty flavour and impressive nutritional benefits.
- Rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals
- Naturally gluten-free
- Perfect for breakfast, baking, and healthy snacks
Come and discover why Kiwicha has been treasured in Peru for centuries. Sample this nutritious superfood and learn new ways to enjoy it at home!
We look forward to sharing this ancient Peruvian favourite with you!

20/07/2026

Thank you Cave Inn, we love your pizzas!

We're so grateful to have some fantastic neighbours here on Balaclava Street in Woolloongabba, including the wonderful Olga who helps to run Pennisi Cuisine just a few doors down from us. Lucky Dylan gets to buy delicious pepperoni for our pepperoni pizzas, but which of the many varieties do we prefer? You'll have to come in and try them to work it out for yourself. And if you need specialty groceries from Italy, Spain, Latin America or Europe, look no further!

07/07/2026

Fundraising Sausage Sizzle Tomorrow, 8th July!
Join us tomorrow from 5:30 pm at 9 Balaclava Street for a community sausage sizzle organised by Little Caracas.
Together, we're raising funds to support Venezuelan families affected by the recent catastrophic earthquake. Every sausage purchased helps make a difference.
Come along, enjoy some great food, and support a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you there!

26/06/2026

We’re excited to have Che Empanadas in store – authentic Argentine-style empanadas full of flavour and tradition.
Visit us at Pennisi Cuisine

13/06/2026

Join us in-store as Aurepa brings the flavours of Colombia to Pennisi Cuisine!
Come and try their delicious arepas — freshly made, golden, and incredibly satisfying.
Come in today and try one!