The Best Italian Restaurants in Brisbane

Rosamarino is the home of first class Italian fare and authentic hospitality. Located within a 120-year-old brick building on The Valley’s McLachlan Street, Rosamarino was an idea born out of lockdown and transformed into a beautiful low-lit Italian Diner and Wine Bar. Rosmarino has a sophisticated interior with high ceilings, tall and heavily framed windows, and concrete floors. Owners Andrea and Lauren bring warm Italian hospitality, and Chef Dario Manca’s obsession with bread, flavours and modern Italian cuisine is reflected in the fine-dining menu.  Specialising in experimental dishes, pasta, cheese and salumi along with an amazing international wine cellar - Rosamarino is an Italian you cannot miss. 

Photography: Courtesy of Rustichella Pasta Bar

If you're looking for a truly Italian experience outside of Italy, Grappino Trattoria in Paddington is the place to go. Here, amidst a charmingly retro style dining room humming with diners' conversation, you'll find genuinely warm service, authentic Italian dishes created using the finest seasonal local produce, and what's touted as the best wine and grappa selection in Brisbane.

You only have to travel 30 minutes from Brisbane's CBD to enjoy a slice of the Amalfi Coast lifestyle at Tetto Rooftop Bar in Everton Park. It is 'summer all year round' on the rooftop with colourful plants, striped umbrellas, Mediterranean cocktails, Italian tapas and live DJs on weekends.

The Rustic Olive is located in the seaside suburb of Redcliffe, on Brisbane’s beautiful Moreton Bay and has been delighting locals and visitors for years. This friendly and inviting Italian restaurant has a very large and diverse authentic menu of interesting salads, pastas, pizzas. and substantial mains, with most options available for take away. As The Rustic Olive is BYO, it is affordable - a perfect venue for a family gatherings and celebrations.

Ramona Trattoria, located at 131 Leicester Street in Coorparoo, is a 48-seat Italian restaurant helmed by chef Ashley-Maree Kent. The eatery specialises in hand-shaped pastas like tonnarelli and pappardelle, and woodfired pizzas topped with ingredients such as mortadella, pistachio, and stracciatella. The menu changes monthly to highlight seasonal produce. Starters include fiori di zucca and fried mozzarella sandwiches, while desserts feature classics like tiramisu. The beverage list offers a selection of natural and conventional wines, as well as cocktails like the Ramona’s Martini with gin, yellow tomato, and basil oil. The restaurant is open Monday and Thursday to Saturday evenings, and Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Elio’s Osteria at Carina is a family-owned restaurant serving quality Italian fare. Bustling with locals every day of the week, this much-loved osteria values loyalty. On Tuesdays the restaurant comes alive with a magic night while Wednesdays features live music. The menu is also available as takeaway.