Best Italian Restaurants in Brisbane

by OpenTable Team

Updated 06 March 2023

Featuring everything from local neighbourhood pizza and pasta joints to upscale restaurants, the best Italian restaurants in Brisbane deliver it all.

Credit: Popolo

Olive and Angelo

4.2

4.2 (1650)

$41 to $100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Brought to you by Angelo Leonforte, Olive & Angelo delivers to Brisbane an authentic signature of traditional Italian cuisine. We have a generous focus on catering to all diners. Therefore we have created a menu of gluten-free, vegan & traditional options. We proudly make all of our own pasta, including our gluten free & vegan pastas. As well as our traditional, gluten free pizza base options.

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Pavi

Dined 1 day ago

The best Italian we’ve eaten in a long time . So much flavour.

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4.5

4.5 (721)

$41 to $100

Italian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

This is Sasso. Your local neighbourhood Italian, made different. Dig in, all are welcome here.
Takeaway available online orders only - check us out here: https://sassoitaliano.orderup.com.au

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Data

Dined 5 days ago

I had a great experience, terrific for my first date, and the seats were very comfortable, and of course, the food was good.

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Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi

Popular dish

Beef Cheek Pappardelle

Experience

Sip n Sasso Feast Me

Persone Italian Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1115)

$41 to $100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

In Italian Persone means ‘people’.
Persone is the embodiment of the sweet life.
A place to indulge in ‘the good life’.
Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience.

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Miranda

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful restaurant ! Food and service was impeccable from the moment we booked to the very end! Very impressive and we all loved it for our family Christmas .

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4.5

4.5 (1601)

$41 to $100

Italian

South Bank

About the restaurant

Here at Popolo, we passionately embrace the philosophy that food is the link that brings family and friends together. With the word ‘popolo’ itself meaning people, we aim to replicate an experience that can only be felt at Nonna’s house.

Chef Francesco, has produced a menu that compliments our riverside location in Brisbane's iconic South Bank. Proud to showcase the cuisine of his home town Naples, his food focuses on presenting wonderful ingredients, simply.

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Noah

Dined on 25 Nov 2023

Great location and great food. Price was vary reasonable.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle

Osteria Roma - Spring Hill

3.5

3.5 (17)

$40 and under

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Neighboring Brisbane city and the Roma St Parklands, the modern Italian flavours of Osteria Roma Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, paired with beverages and a breezy ambience.

Wake up to a full buffet breakfast 7-days a week, followed by a leisurely stroll through the gardens. We are proud to source and serve local and housemade produce for a taste of Queensland.

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Chalou

Dined on 23 May 2023

Chef has a good menu catering for all tastes. Even though the service can be very slow, the staff are only too willing to help. The food is fresh & beautifully cooked. Overall, a pleasant experience.

OTTO Brisbane

4.6

4.6 (127)

$101 and over

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

OTTO celebrates people, place and la dolce vita. Located on the absolute riverfront at South Bank, OTTO Ristorante and OTTO Osteria bring a vibrant glamour to the Queensland dining scene. Striking river views and colourful interiors meet warm and assured service. The food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple, taking inspiration from the southern regions of Italy. Head Chef Will Cowper’s menu is fresh, seasonal and produce-driven; sourcing the finest local ingredients and letting them speak for themselves. Inspired by his love for Italian varietals, Alan Hunter has written a list that will capture any wine lover’s attention, with a decisive line up of classic and esoteric Italian regions and varietals.

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Sarah

Dined on 5 Oct 2024

Great location, amazing food. Came recommended from a few sources and didn't disappoint. And they were able to have us out in time for our show. Thank-you!

Tuscan Terrace

4.0

4 (1785)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Mount Cotton

About the restaurant

The Tuscan Terrace at Sirromet Winery, delivers wonderful seasonal flavours of the freshest local produce and ingredients, showcasing a menu prepared in traditional home cooked Tuscan style. Relax on the 75 metre timber deck or under the shade of the fig trees in the Amoroso area, as the sea breeze from Moreton Bay gently roll across the winery estate.

Sirromet Tuscan Terrace offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Please be aware, in the event of bad weather we are unable to guarantee covered dining and may therefore contact you to reschedule your booking for an alternate time.

Phone 07 3206 2999 to book.

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Brian

Dined 6 days ago

Service was a wee bit slow and no return to see if we would like any more drinks only the offer of one as we sat All meals were good except for the cube steak which was extremely tough and full off gristle and the crab lasagna was over cooked and burnt but the desserts were delicious

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Experience

Valentine's Seafood Tower Special

Il Baretto espresso bar

4.4

4.4 (36)

$40 and under

Italian

Albany Creek

About the restaurant

il baretto is your local espresso bar and cafe and so much more! We have a beautiful range of brunch and breakfast options – smashed avo, pancakes, eggs benedict and more! Perfect coffee, iced drinks, juices, smoothies and even protein shakes to enjoy! Our lunch menu is full of classic pastas and risottos, salads, barramundi, gourmet pizzas, burgers (beef, chicken, haloumi) and more! Great vegetarian options for you too! Join us for Tapas night on Fridays and Saturdays! We have a new menu every week, perfect for events and family gatherings. We have our liquior license too, so alcohol is available including tap beer, bottled beer, wines and a range of spirits too! We’ve even got fancy cocktails for you to enjoy.

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MarinaR

Dined on 7 Apr 2024

Friendly staff, delicious food and amazing hot chocolate! We are definitely coming back!

Elio's Osteria

4.9

4.9 (1653)

$40 and under

Italian

Carindale

About the restaurant

Candle lit tables, chianti by the glass, crooners and generous old fashioned house made pizza, calzone, gelati, huge pastas and antipasto. Perfect for a family dinner, an intimate night for two, or a work get together. A south side institution since 1984.

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Pooja

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

I found it to be super convenient and efficient way to book.

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4.5

4.5 (762)

$40 and under

Italian

Coorparoo

About the restaurant

Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & Function Venue Nestled in inner-city Coorparoo, the handsome red brick warehouse and grounds have been carefully restored as an Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, with a large and elegant, Private Function Venue of outstanding rustic and industrial character and visual appeal.

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Pip

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Girls were wonderful! Food excellent as always! A lovely evening

Cloudland

4.2

4.2 (324)

$40 and under

Italian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Cloudland boasts a carefully curated food and drink offering that is approachable yet unique, but without compromise, always fresh, inspired and made with love! The menu is Italian-inspired, produced by Chef Paolo Camisotti using classic techniques honed in his homeland Ferrara, in the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy – but through a modern lens, using only the freshest and most sustainable local ingredients. All our pasta is made fresh in-house and the pizza hand-stretched and wood-fired. Whether it be for lunch or dinner, an intimate experience or a group celebration, Cloudland’s Italian menu will surprise and delight.

Cloudland requires a $10 Deposit for large group bookings.
Cakeage fee of $2.50 per person applies.

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ElisabethJ

Dined on 7 July 2023

Amazing service. Helpful staff. Good music and drinks.

Tinderbox Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (187)

$40 and under

Modern European

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

In one of James Street's laneways, Tinderbox Kitchen is PJ McMillan's unique and vibrant addition to eating out in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

We are inspired by the abundance of local growers, producers and artisans in our region. Our passion stems from working with quality ingredients to create honest 'real' food that courts your spirit and tastebuds.

Whether you are dropping in on the way to somewhere else or you are settled for the evening, Tinderbox Chook House Kitchen is about providing a relaxed, informal haven, a place to indulge in good music, great food, and wine.

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Sara

Dined on 17 June 2022

Good pizza, great wine selection, cozy place with very friendly staff. Recommend!

Barolos Ristorante Italiano

4.7

4.7 (176)

$40 and under

Italian

Toowong

About the restaurant

Creative Italian restaurant in Toowong Barolos
First established in 1995, Barolos is a multi-award-winning Italian restaurant and more than two decades on it is still regarded as one of Brisbane’s best restaurants. With over 20 years experience in fine dining and the creation of exquisite Italian fare, it is our mission to showcase to the city of Brisbane the finest ingredients, produce and wines available from around the world.
We are dedicated to providing you with a unique dining experience and promise to bring memorable moments you will never forget.
Finally, thank you for choosing Barolos. We are blessed to have such loyal patrons!

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DylanThePainter

Dined on 14 Feb 2024

Went there for the Valentine’s Day banquet and wasn’t disappointed! Super delicious food and more than we could eat so got our moneys worth. All the staff there were super lovely and the touch of meeting the chef was great too. Highly recommend

Uh Oh Spaghetti-O

$40 and under

Italian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Pasta and Pizza bar in the night life district serving fresh pasta, drinks and good times into the early hours of the morning.

Fresh pasta made in house everyday, mixed with non traditional pasta flavours, to give you a fun pasta experience like you've never had before!

Sit down, grab a playful cocktail, or craft beer, enjoy the DJ playing beats til late on weekends, and chill with your mates while eating some of the most delicious pasta you'll ever have!

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KiahF

Dined on 24 Feb 2023

Really great food, awesome service! The staff was so nice

Pasta Club

4.5

4.5 (248)

$41 to $100

Italian

West End

About the restaurant

Fresh pasta made daily, in an intimate & cosy atmosphere with vinyl records spinning and natural Australian & Italian wines pouring.

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LizzyP

Dined on 2 Feb 2024

Best little pasta haunt, will miss you guys! Dinner is always different, fresh & interesting. Staff are fab

Mozzarella Cucina & Bar

$41 to $100

Italian

Everton Park

About the restaurant

Offering wood fired pizza, scratch made pasta, a stand-out wine list and warm hospitality to the wonderful people of Everton Park, Brisbane. Mozzarella is the sort of place you seek out to spend several hours imbibing.

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MichelleO

Dined on 29 July 2023

We enjoyed our first visit to the restaurant and would come again.

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