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.

Rustichella brings Italian charm to Brisbane’s West End with a menu built on generosity and depth of flavour. The open kitchen is the perfect place to transport the aromas of fresh pastas, rich ragus and wood-fired pizzas land with rustic confidence into the restaurant. Natural wines and classic Italian pours make every table feel like a small celebration. The space is cosy without being cramped, and the drinks list keeps things simple and crowd-pleasing. It’s perfect for relaxed dinners, group catch-ups and nights when comfort food is exactly what you’re after.

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Massimo delivers classic Italian cooking in a warm, comfortable setting that suits just about any occasion. Expect generous pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza and well-balanced mains that feel familiar but polished. The atmosphere sits somewhere between lively and laid-back, making it great for date nights, catch up with your crew or family dinners. Add in a solid wine list and friendly service, and you’ve got a reliable go-to for Italian done deliciously right.

Fresh from claiming Best Pizza Restaurant and Best Casual Dining in Australia at the National Restaurant and Catering Association Awards 2025, Italia Lane brings la dolce vita to the heart of Brisbane. Tucked down a leafy laneway in Fortitude Valley, Italia Lane is a sun-drenched ode to Italian simplicity — where time slows, wine lingers, and every plate tells a story. The menu is built on technique and flavour; house-made pasta, hand-stretched pizzas blistered from the oven, and antipasti made for sharing. The atmosphere is relaxed yet vibrant, the service warm and generous — the kind of place where you stay for just one more.

Antica Pizzeria keeps it simple and gets it right. They serve pizza the way Italian grandmothers would approve: blistered, chewy bases, premium toppings and a wood-fire char that transports you to Naples. The vibe is casual, the tables fill quickly, and the mood stays upbeat from start to finish. It’s a no-fuss spot for pizza nights with friends, easy dinners and that comforting feeling of a local favourite.

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.

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.