The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Brisbane [Updated 2025]

Brisbane’s Italian food has been some of the best in Australia for quite some time now, and it’s only getting better with each new opening. Drawing inspiration from regions all over Italy and working with top local produce, these restaurants show why Australia has some of the best Italian food outside the motherland. 

Time Out has tasked an expert foodie and Italian cuisine lover to bring you this list of the top spots for your next feast. There are trendy, stylish diners like Gemelli Italian, special occasion venues like Ristorante Tartufo and family-friendly joints like Marinara Restaurant. So, whether a hearty ragu in a cosy dining room is what you’re after or linguine with prawns enjoyed al fresco is more your speed, these are the best Italian restaurants in Brisbane.

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