Best Italian Restaurants in Brisbane

Below is a list of the top and leading Italian Restaurants in Brisbane. To help you find the best Italian Restaurants located near you in Brisbane, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

This article is updated every 3-4 months.

Brisbaneā€™s Best Italian Restaurants:

The top rated Italian Restaurants in Brisbane are:

  • IL Centro Restaurant
  • Otto Ristorante
  • Casa Nostra Ristorante

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IL Centro Restaurant

IL Centro Restaurant
IL Centro Restaurant

Il Centro Restaurant has long been regarded as one of Brisbaneā€™s best restaurants. Located in the heart of Brisbaneā€™s premier dining precinct, Eagle Street Pier,Ā theĀ multi-award-winning restaurant enjoys sweeping viewsĀ of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge.

Since 1992, they have provided guests with a fine balance of casual yet elegant al fresco and indoor dining with a modern Italian flavour. Their innovative menu and superb location have made them a popular rendezvous for Brisbaneā€™s business community, local residents and visitors alike.

Their innovative modern Italian menu has a distinctly Queensland spin ā€“ best illustrated by their signature dish, the legendary Sand Crab Lasagne. And their Head Chef Venada Dana, combines her Northern Italian Heritage (Novara, Northern Italy) and her years alongside former Head Chef Catherine Anders, to continue a menu of traditional Italian fare, using only the freshest local produce (including Queenslandā€™s best seafood and prime cuts) to create a selection to tempt all tastes.

Products/Services:

Current Menu, Dessert Menu, Vegetarian Menu, Shared Menu, Functions Menus, Wine List, Functions & Events, Private Dining Room

LOCATION:

Address: Eagle Street Pier, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Phone: (07) 3221 6090
Website: www.il-centro.com.au

REVIEWS:

ā€œWe had a beautiful Birthday luncheon. The famous crab lasagna is famous for a reason. Itā€™s amazing and an absolute favourite of ours. The souffle is so light and fluffy it just melts in your mouth. A lovely day. Thank you again.ā€ ā€“ L. Higgins

Otto Ristorante

Otto Ristorante
Otto Ristorante

OTTO Ristorante celebrates people, place and la dolce vita. Located on the fourth floor of 480 Queen Street overlooking the Brisbane River to the Story Bridge, OTTO Brisbane brings vibrant glamour to the Queensland dining scene. Striking river and cityscape views and colourful interiors meet warm and assured service.

Across the way from the restaurant people will find Bar OTTO, an alfresco bar serving aperitivo and antipasti, with views above Adelaide Street to St Johnā€™s Cathedral. Bar OTTO poses the perfect meeting spot for after-work drinks with colleagues or social gatherings with friends.

The Fink Groupā€™s first interstate restaurant continues to forge its way as an industry leader in Queensland. Most recently, OTTO Brisbane was awarded Wine List of the Year and Two Hats at the Australian Good Food Awards 2019, as well as the Best Service award in the Courier Mail Food Awards 2018.

Products/Services:

A La Carte Menu, Vegan Menu, Tasting, Dessert & Cheese, Byo Saturday Lunch, Long Lunch, Cocktails, Beer & Cider, Wine By The Glass, Champagne, White Wine, Red Wine, Dessert Wine, Fortifed Wine, Spirits, Whisky, Spumante, Rose, Aperitivo & Digestivo

LOCATION:

Address: 4/480 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Phone: (07) 3835 2888
Website: www.ottoristorante.com.au

REVIEWS:

ā€œMay just be the best dining experience weā€™ve had in Brisbane. Staff were excellent, food was incredible and the venue as you can see is an experience. Weā€™ll definitely be back.ā€ ā€“ Jade Kingi

Casa Nostra Ristorante

Casa Nostra Ristorante
Casa Nostra Ristorante

Casa Nostra Ristorante ā€“ Meaning ā€˜our houseā€™, Casa Nostra is where delicious, Italian food meets a comfortable and unpretentious setting. Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley, Casa Nostra Ristorante welcomes people to the home of authentic Italian food. This Italian gem boasts a menu full of hand crafted favourites and Sicilian inspired seafood dishes, all served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Casa Nostra is Brisbaneā€™s answer to a great night out, a romantic evening, or a casual catch up over the cityā€™s favourite cuisine. With a great ambiance, relaxed atmosphere and reasonable pricing, thereā€™s no lunch or dinner occasion that this vibrant new venue isnā€™t suited for. Thereā€™s even free customer parking on site, so customerā€™s trip to Casa Nostra is hassle free ā€“ just ask about their validation upon dining.

Casa Nostra Ristoranteā€™s menu reads like a map of Italy, encompassing everything from authentic favourites to Sicilian influenced dishes and a wine list topped to the brim with imported Italian drops.

Products/Services:

Pastas, Fish Dishes, Meats, Seafood Dishes, Pizzas, Desserts, Functions

LOCATION:

Address: Shop 6/100 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: (07) 3257 0007
Website: www.casanostraristorante.com.au

REVIEWS:

ā€œWe just celebrated our sons Baptism on the weekend followed by a four course lunch at Casa Nostra. The food and service was flawless. Sarah and her staff made the entire experience perfection. We look forward to celebrating future family events at this beautiful restaurant.ā€ ā€“Nicole M.

Laura Ebeling
Laura Ebeling
Laura is a reporter and a business columnist for Best in Australia. She focuses on businesses, science and social affairs in Australia and worldwide.
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