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Behind the heritage-listed facade of the Valley's first picture palace lies this Italian dining oasis

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!

Brisbane CBD

Osso Bar Italia

Osso Bar Italia is a chic contemporary Italian bar and eatery perched on a corner at the Gardens end of Brisbane's CBD

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Clayfield

Trenino Trattoria

Trenino Trattoria is a charming Italian restaurant and bar located in a white Queenslander cottage it shares with EJ Station House in Clayfield

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East Brisbane

Olli Italiano

Olli Italiano is a charming contemporary Italian eatery and bar serving up delicious pizzas, pasta and antipasti as well as Italian cocktails

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Brisbane City

Cucina Regina

Regina Cucina is an exquisite Italian restaurant offering a dining experience fit for royalty, located on The Terrace at The Star Brisbane.

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Paddington

Elementi

This chic contemporary Italian eatery and bar serves up some of the best pasta and pizzas in Brisbane.

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Paddington

Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca is one of Brisbane's finest Italian restaurants - a cosy and stylish 28-seat diner on Given Terrace

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South Brisbane

Firma Italian

A rich and authentic casual Italian dining experience featuring the flavours of southern Italy, including a tiramisu trolley

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Fortitude Valley

Mr Duncans

Mr Duncans is a chic, contemporary restaurant and bar in the heart of Fortitude Valley with 4 distinct kitchens under the one roof

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Mt Gravatt East

Paninni's Italian Restaurant

This hidden gem of an Italian restaurant serves quality Italian food & gourmet woodfired pizzas in an intimate setting

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South Brisbane

Como Restaurant

This gorgeous upmarket Italian restaurant and bar brings a touch of Lake Como class to South Brisbane

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Fortitude Valley

The 203

A stunning European brasserie-style steak and Italian fine dining restaurant and bar secreted away

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Paddington

Fratelli

Fratelli is an authentic and chic Italian restaurant and bar serving top-notch pasta and pizza

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Ashgrove

Bella Julia Pizzeria

A charming local slice of Italy tucked away in a tiny Ashgrove shopping precinct

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The Westin

Settimo by Guy Grossi

An Amalfi-inspired gathering place for lovers of authentic Italian flavours in the heart of Brisbane's CBD

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South Brisbane

Bar Rosa

A buzzy elegant Italian bar and eatery serving wine and outstanding food and opposite the Queensland Museum

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Woolloongabba

D.Vino Bistro & Enoteca

A classy, intimate European restaurant and bar, found tucked away in an old warehouse in an industrial side street

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