Good Italian Ristorante - over the years, we (the family) have been spoilt with good Italian…read morerestaurants and this one added to the list. We arrived and parked on premises (bit tight) - went up stairs to the restaurant - has street level access. Inside was what you expect - warm and fun. Service was friendly and prompt - order for drinks taken, time to consider food - ordered. Did not have to wait long. Menu was broad and had lots of interesting items as well as traditional. Portions are generous, the presentation was beautiful. The taste was good - wonderful in fact - yum. We were pleasantly full and had to take dessert home. Good.

Colle Rosso, you saucy minx. You seduced me with your rich Italian charms and left me wanting more…read more I left wearing something far better than a Dolmio Grin. I visited this new addition to Musgrave Road as part of a Brisbane festive degustation tour and we were treated to a set menu lunch which the restaurant was also offering for Christmas Day. Had I not already made Christmas Day plans, I may have been persuaded by sweet Italian whispers to dine here. We began our lunch with a classic bruschetta and garlic focaccia. Don't be fooled, although simple, a classic bruschetta can be bad. Not here though. There was barely a moment to cherish the time spent with these fresh flavours before we were introduced to our entree, a large singular ravioli filled with fresh ricotta and spinach and served with cherry tomato sauce, parmesan and basil. I can still feel the melting of the pasta on my tongue. Can I have a moment alone here please? Of the mains, I could have left the pork belly (I'm just not that into it, OKAY!?!) but the barramundi with an olive crust and fennel cream - well bring it on! By the time dessert was put before us I'm sure I wasn't the only one whose stomach was reaching its limit. For those playing at home, it was a sampler of the two desserts on offer Christmas Day - fruit salad and traditional pannetone with a raspberry mousse and vanilla gelato. Don't let the location or the home-style interior fool you. Colle Rosso is rustic, just-the-way-your-Nonna-makes-it Italian and worth the trip to Red Hill.

Fantastic pizza. It was $13 for a pepperoni pizza and I had it at there because I wanted it…read morestraight out of the oven. Thin crust with a nice bite to it. Perfect. Giuseppe has years of experience being a chef in italy and other places. He knows what's up. He's eaten everywhere around the valley so he knows what he's up against. If you're at the pig and whistle across the street and you're hungry, just come over and get some pizza and then head back. He also likes people as well and we ended up having a great conversation. Also hooked me up with a 10% discount on my next visit. Will be back again.

Second weekend in, this funky intimate spot was a winner for those on romantic dates or simply for…read morethose who enjoy a good wood-oven pizza with typical Italian beverages. The fitout comprises of exposed bricks, dark leather, lots of wood and mood lighting. It is essentially a trattoria with a focus on food sharing, good music and winning beverages. Plenty of these little funky venues around to compete with these days, so I hope they maintain their point of differences which are their service, food quality and consistency. This time, i believe they ticked all those boxes for us. Service was friendly, with a knowledgeable team. Food was delicious - get the homemade spanner crab lasagna! They serve wicked cocktails with a reasonable price tag. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Happy to sing high praises for this new kid on the Petrie Terrace block!

We discovered this gorgeous place last week and we went twice in three days it was so good!…read more Let's start with the decor, because it has a great vibe. A delightful crackling fireplace, booths of dark tufted leather, beautiful wooden tables, rustic exposed brick walls, high ceilings and very quirky and trendy paintings and wall decorations. Very cool, very well thought-out. Paired with great music, the atmosphere is sophisticated, old-word and welcoming. Now to the food. Fantastic. Great range. It is Italian, so meatballs, woodfired pizza, calamari, caprese salad, but also a fantastic steak. We loved the food. Also, they do $15 pizza on Mondays... To the wine! Delicious. They also do a great happy hour with $10 Negronis between 4-6pm. I think this is one of Brisbane hidden gems and it is our new favourite Brisbane restaurant!

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This is my first outing to a Crust Pizza, as in the first time I've dined in store. It's 630pm…read moreThursday night and the store looks a bit empty. My parents are inside waiting for me. We decide to get a couple of half and half pizza, one meatballs and Hawaiian, the other supreme and meat lovers. The staff are friendly and they set to the task at making our pizzas. As we sit at our table, wait and watch as the pizza artists dip into the bins filled with the topping for the multitude of pizzas Crust has. They work efficiently and quickly. In the space of fifteen minutes the store has begun to fill with patron ordering takeaways and sitting down. Not once do the pizza artists slow down. Our pizzas come out, served to us on kitchen chopping boards. Our plates are squares pieces of cardboard just bigger than a pizza slice. This is an interesting and welcome turn for me. In comparison to other pizza chains, our dinner lives up to the gourmet standard that Crust sets for itself. The base is thin and crispy, the toppings generous without being over the top and the service was good. Still, next time I'm going to get a delivery.

Considering the multiple failed antecedents that failed in the same location, Il Posto has done…read morewell, let alone thrive as it has. Perhaps part of their success is due to a renovation which opened up the space and saw the addition of a bar. The other successful part of the equation has to be the food, which is classic Italian executed particularly well. The pizza menu includes both 'Rosse' (red sauce) and 'Bianche' (white sauce) varieties. Recently I tried the funghi porcini, one of the white sauce pizzas, featuring mozzarella, porcini mushroom, fontina cheese and sage. Its beautifully delicate flavour and fragrant sage stands out really well from the lovely thin bases. Fresh seafood and a hint of chilli make the spaghetti marinara one of the better examples I've bought at a restaurant.

Winter in BrisVegas is tough for restaurants, unlike Melbournians who dine in wind, sleet and snow,…read moreQueenslanders find comfort in July by staying especially on school nights for adults. So to venture out on Monday although usual for I, seeking food ,wine to hunt and gather as our forging forefathers did. My travels though seeking Italian fare for the excitable ones birthday, whom on her last visit proclaimed unrequited love for the Nutella calzone. So " Il posto" , which translates to " the place" in the beautiful and sexy Italian language which runs a very close second to my favourite "French " It sits amongst a busy hub of large supermarkets, other caffeine stops and the usual suspects of travel agents, hairdressers, butchers and so. Once again Paddington is very inept of activity on a cool July night in Brisvegas, the waiter in which Bella has waited all day to hear deciphers the menu in beautiful Italian of which brings a beautiful smile of enjoyment through her eyes which I believe is the way to truly see a woman's happiness. The menu is a blend of tradition from the magnificent Caprese salads with house made mozzarella , rich ruby tomatoes, aged balsamic and the smell of perfumed basil to finish, created from the region of Campania it brings back wonderful memories of a chilled Campari with bitter orange and a portrait of Italy on a plate of this wonderful creation as I sat at tables listening to this beautiful language as I traveled through Italy. The antipasto is there, a range of calamari which of course done equally well by the Italians and the Greeks, allowing these wonderful immigrants to our countries in the 60's, 70's to create a food culture which has allowed Oz to become a huge multicultural food icon in the culinary world today. A veal masala with baked cauliflower, Pork belly on sautéed artichokes, Lamb rump on potato purée await the intrepid carnivore if pasta and Gluten is not for you. The specials projected aloud by our passionate waiter whom I sense is the owner, marf wrapped ( male scarf ) showcasing a sense of simple style the Italians are renown for make for sensual listening, allowing me to choose the Pearl bay Barra with another of my favourites from the Tuscan region which combines leftover bread, tomato, parsley and olive oil. One of the brethren chose the duck and porcini Ragu on Pappardelle , the birthday girl the Gnocchi and Fabio ( whom thinks he is Australia's answer to the original love god) the Gnocchi as well and Bella whom is still smiling the wonderful Ravioli al Crostacel which enticed with Moreton bay bugs, sand crab in a zucchini and tomato bisque. Upon arrival and after much banter about my beloved Hawks dismal performance on the weekend, the smells sensually reaching amazing heights and sending our palate into over drive, combinations of the sea, the garden and the farm. I always believe as I serves any restaurant, home table anywhere in the world, the first 30 seconds of silence will give you evidence of how good the meal is, as we inhale the vision of the creator, the smell of the ingredients and solace of our palate of which we are all unique. As the group came up for much needed oxygen, a brief nod of recognition and witching what seemed minutes plates were clean and a look of contentment that only 2 things bring in life and you no the other!! As we sipped on our pondering del Paradiso Chianti from Tuscany the natives were restless about exploring the Dolce or sweet once again translated to Bella whom is ready to jump on a plane tomorrow to Tuscany, The birthday girl chose the infamous Nutella calzone with vanilla bean ice cream, Fabio the pannacotta al cioccolato with vanilla biscuit , Bella and myself the semifreddo to share. All arrived and once again the romance and courting began, a quiet them murmurs as the birthday girl devoured the foot long calzone which I sensed many could not finish, but our girl devoured with much gusto and amour. As the empty plates were removed a group sat contented, fulfilled and satisfied that we would return to this wonderful experience , although not cheap it is a worthy experience to appreciate the love and passion of which a true Italian experience can provide . La Dolce Vita ..the sweet life

Pasta average, maybe try the Pizza My husband and I had…read moredinner at this super popular restaurant on a Saturday night with some friends, and we both ordered pasta. My husband ordered a vegetarian lasagne and I ordered a spaghetti ai calamari. We thought it was unremarkable - the lasagne was really an eggplant lasagne (but quite tasty) and my spaghetti was overcooked and soft (not al-dente). The staff were very friendly though and maybe the pizzas are the thing to eat here!!

I went, as I suppose most do, for their Monday deals, which are pretty cheap. And it was quite…read morecrowded. The pizza was square, and reasonably tasty but by no means life-changing. A bit too white-bready on the crust, and the four cheeses didn't quite mesh the way the best such pizzas do. Thus, while their deal night is good, I doubt I'd be inclined to pay full price. I wasn't wild about the scope of their menu; too few vegetarian options and not enough ability to customize.

Excellent service and a quaint atmosphere. The menu is a very robust and affordable. Since I judge…read moreALL Italian restaurants based on their Gnocci, I had to try it and ate every last bite! The Ravioli's were excellent. The Bruschetta Pizza as an appetizer was a little different but very tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Good as it gets. This has become a special dessert treat venue for us…read more Easy to get too with on street parking. Walk up and be seated at a table. Service has been friendly and quick every time. Wait-staff sometimes cheeky. The range of desserts is classic and includes gluten free options. Coffee is what you want from an Italian restaurant - it is good quality. Just a really nice Italian restaurant

Average family restaurant We found the food a little…read moredisappointing at this family restaurant. The salad was amazing, but the pizza was a bit tasteless and the pasta was a little overcooked so I am not sure why it gets such rave reviews. The staff were super friendly and even though it was a busy Friday night our food came out very quickly. It was very reasonably priced and there was no charge for corkage but the food just wasn't good enough to make us come back.

The gluten free pizza is ok- the same as other gluten free pizzas around. We went for trivia…read moreThursday & had a lot of fun though. Great atmosphere

I'm visiting Brisbane and tried Coppa Spuntino last night. It was amazing. The restaurant is super…read moreclean, cute and indoor/outdoor. Staff was really friendly and the food was spectacular. I had the - Radicchio, Fennel, Witlof Salad - Sandcrab, Prawn, Lemon Butter, Chilli Linguini - Clams with Linguini - and The Tiramisu. Everything was made perfectly and delicious. Especially the Tiramisu. That was actually the best Tiramisu I've ever tasted! I will definitely be coming back often before I leave. And I highly recommend this place. I'm just happy this restaurant is walking distance from my hotel.

I like it - really nice place for food, a wine and conversation…read more No big signs blazing the name - just a modest front with Street dining. Service is friendly - comfortable surrounds. House wine reasonably priced.Food menu changes but never boring and always tasty - yes they do pizza, as well as entree & cold meat dishes. It is Italian food if the name did not give it away. Just a really chill place to eat and talk. Piped music was a bit loud otherwise a great venue.

I wish I could rate this place higher because our waitress and the actual food was quite delightful…read morebut it's all really been impacted by watching the junior bartender keep wiping his running nose with his hand and dig it into the ice bucket to put into drinks while also making and serving all the bar drinks without regard to hygienic procedures. I have pushed my table to only drink tap water because it was served by the waitress and we can't afford to get sick so far away from home. We traveled to Australia from USA to get married in a week and I can't afford any of my close family to get sick.

Arrived at 5:30 pm on a Saturday night. I had made a reservation (booking) about an hour before…read morewithout difficulty. At 81 degrees Fahrenheit I chose to eat indoors vs outside on the patio. They had a DJ in earlier, got to hear a few sings before she finished for the night. Seated immediately by host and given a menu. Server came by within a few minutes to take my order. Ordered the salted caramel martini and the Craftsman pizza on a gluten free base. Drink came out within 4 minutes but at only 2/3 full vs to the rim or close to the rim. Salted caramel martini is tasty. So what sweet but not cloyingly. Pizza came out about 8 minutes later. That should have been my first clue. Top seems cooked but base was spongy. I considered asking them to cook it longer but never saw my server again except when she took and delivered orders to the tables near me. Hardly any toppings and the tender potato slices were raw. Bummer because I was excited and looking forward to the pizza as we have similar one at a pizza place near me but they can't do a gluten free crust. I would have order a second, even a third martini but Katherine never came to check on me. Never asked how my food was or if I wanted another drink. I ate half my pizza and sat for 30 minutes without seeing Katherine again before I flagged another employee down to ask for a takeaway box. To pay, you go up to the bar. Maybe it's a good thing that my server never checked on me because my tab was only $57.50 - $.50 when you use a credit card to pay even though they are cashless. You can avoid the fee if you pay by debt. Had she checked on me I would have ordered another martini. So instead of a bill of $80, she saved me $23. Would I come back again? Not sure. East location to find. The other employees were on top of it. So maybe Katherine was having a bad day or ... but I got shorted on my $$ drink and the gluten free pizza wasn't cooked enough.