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One of Brisbane's finest Italian restaurants - a cosy and stylish 28-seat diner with a creative bespoke menu

Brisbane is spoilt for choice when it comes to great dining options. In this section, we've listed all the best Italian restaurants & eateries on offer so you'll know where to head for everything from anti pasto to Tiramisu and all the delights in between. Andiamo!

Fortitude Valley

La Costa

A glamorous Italian Riviera-inspired restaurant and bar behind the heritage facade of the Valley's first picture theatre

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South Bank

OTTO Ristorante

Brisbane's go-to for exquisite Italian dining in a designer boat-house style pavilion on the riverfront

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Exterior of Fratelli Restaurant Paddington

Brisbane's Best Italian Restaurants

From budget Italian eateries to rustic pizzerias, traditional trattorias and elegant ristorantes

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South Bank

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers South Bank is Australia's second dedicated gnoccheria, a sibling for their Paddington eatery

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Ascot

Vito's Cucina & Bar

Vito's Cucina & Bar is an al fresco breakfast, lunch and dinner venue filled with greenery and a cheerful vibe, serving modern Italian cuisine

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Brisbane City

Persone

Persone is an upmarket Italian restaurant and bar in Brisbane Quarter, with stunning dress circle views of South Bank

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Burpengary

Basil & Vine Italian Cafe

Basil & Vine is an authentic Italian cafe with piazza style seating outside beneath the vines and fresh basil plants

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Wellington Point

Manny’s Italian

Manny’s Italian, located in the heart of the harbour oriented suburb of Wellington Point, is a purveyor of fine Italian cuisine

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Carseldine

Tantulli's Italian

Tantulli's Italian serves up authentic Italian wood fired pizza, pasta and mains in a Tuscan courtyard style setting

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South Brisbane

The Spaghetti House Trattoria

The Spaghetti House Trattoria serves rustic Italian fare and bona fide European wine to appreciators of pasta and vino

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Bulimba

Il Molo Italian Kitchen & Bar

Il Molo Italian Kitchen & Bar is a spectacular waterfront restaurant nestled on the end of Oxford Street, Bulimba

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Yeronga

Osteria Epoca

Osteria Epoca is a charming Italian café, bar and restaurant tucked away in an historic little pocket of Yeronga

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Paddington

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, Australia’s very first dedicated Italian gnoccheria, can be found on Paddington’s Given Terrace

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Bowen Hills

Il Verde

Il Verde is a little slice of Italy nestled along King Street dining precinct, dishing up authentic Italian fare

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Yeronga

Pizzeria 1760

Pizzeria 1760 is Yeronga’s go-to for authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza and traditional Italian pasta

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Fortitude Valley

Italia Lane

A charming garden oasis of an Italian cafe and pizzeria tucked away in a laneway next to a church yard

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