Recently under new owners and decided to try it. One reason to come but definitely a great one,…read morethe seafood platter for two. The platter is huge, with oysters (probably the best item), clams, mussels, Moreton Bay Scallops, calamari with halloumi (probably the best non-fried calamari I've ever had), prawns (huge and very tasty), shoestring potatoes and a few other things that I don't remember but certainly enjoyed. Also, given their Tasmanian roots, some of the seafood is unique to La Vida rather than what you see at the other restaurants. This platter is definitely worth one of your evenings in Noosa.

Bugs. Moreton Bay or Balmain. Shovel Nosed Lobsters. The family Scyllaridae…read more I have loved these critters for ever. Up at Noosa Moreton Bay Bugs are a joy to behold, if you can find somewhere that be holdin' them. Problem is most places want to show off with my little guys and put them in a ravioli or turn them into some kind of foam or do something weird with them so that they aren't bugs any more. Not this place. It used to be called Lindonis I think - thats probably why I am the first to review it. Fact is its been here for twenty years, but for my 200th review I am happy to declare this place serves the best bugs this side of a dirty Chinese kitchen. BBQ'd with garlic and dill butter. Thats all. And eight, yep eight of the little bottom feeders! It takes very good chef to know that the produce is the star and not the cook. I remember an old mate once told me that in French cuisine the chef is the star and in Italian the food is the star. Here the bugs are the stars. We shared a plate of crumbed calarmari and a plate of veggies, which, because this place is classy, was called a 'stack'. The calarmari was sensational, even though it looked like the sort of meal you'd get at a suburban Pizza joint. I asked why they were so good and the owner told me they were fresh caught, marinated in kiwi fruit for just long enough to tenderise them but not so long as to cook them and that the crumb was a special Japanese technique known only to direct descendants of the Samurai Emperor Bugsansei. And I believe her. Left my phone at home 'cos up here you eat in boardies - your good ones for upmarket places and your old faves for the other places. Keeno has some photos which the kids may be able to upload to this review. I shouldn't even try or I will break something.

This place was such a let down to our weekend away for my husband's 50th. We arrived at the…read morerestaurant at 7pm on a Saturday night and although all of their indoor tables were taken, they didn't seem to be slammed. We asked for the timing for take away and were told 1/2 hour after the waitress checked with the head chef/pizza maker/owner. We decided that a 1/2 hour wouldn't be too long of a wait and ordered. Long story short, we waited just shy of 1 hour and when we complained the only thing they said was we are sorry, we are busy. We got back to our holiday house and opened the boxes only to find that they messed up the order. They couldn't even save themselves by serving amazing pizza. It was amazingly awful and I warn you never to go there!!!! We only ate it because we were starving at this point. What a letdown for the birthday boy :(

Food was good. Lamb pizza was great. Service was friendly and very accommodating to our needs.read more

Very nice atmosphere. Kid friendly. Service a bit slow but that would be becAus there was only one…read morewait staff and she was run off her feet. Worth the short wait . Seafood platter for two. Delicious . Nothing over cooked , hubby was a prawn fisherman and nothing he hates more that over done mushy seafood . Lovely scallops, prawns in garlic butter, arugula salad, gorgeous calamari, and tender fish. The potato fries were an odd combo. They felt too heavy for the lightness of seafood Some nice sourdough on the side would have suited better and would have been great for sopping up the delicious sauces. Bring your own wine if you wish it as they don't serve bevies here .

Very good for Australian / Italian Food . You have to go…read moreto Italy To get genuine Italy. Food They are doing a great job of trying To copy The Masters.

Excellent staff and a great menu with reasonable prices upon a site with parking lot on site and…read morewheelchair access

I just found my favorite Italian restaurant on the Sunshine Coast. Everything from staff to…read moreflavoursom food worthy of the 5 stars awarded.

Wonderful! Great food (try the risotto, and if you don't…read morelike risotto, ask for its spaghetti version - it's divine) and an absolutely lovely waitress.

Some of the best discoveries are unexpected. One such example, is Locale, an Italian Restaurant on…read more62 Hastings St Noosa. Exploring, & popping in for lunch drawn to its gorgeous upscale fit-out. Clean lines, Lots of dark wood, incandescent lighting, ceiling fans, retractable ceiling, and prominent surrounding plants and rock face. Ambience is relaxed, a nice way to have lunch. Service is excellent. Friendly, and ever-present, without being overbearing. Lunch Menu is divided into share plates ("Cicchetti"), Mains ("Pranzo"), as well as Salads & Pizza. Cicchetti & Pranzo prices ranged from $8-23, and $18 - $38 respectively. Start with some amazing sweet potato & pumpkin Gnocchi ($8), with buffalo ricotta, rosemary & sage cream. Unique & divine, available only at lunch. Follow it up with prosciutto & sage wrapped scallops with lemon parsley oil ($8). Another top-notch starter. Continue the gourmet experience with a Filetto di pesce. Snapper with Sicilian green olives, crispy kipfler potatoes, artichoke, white wine & saffron brodetto. Round off with some organic Acquerello Carnaroli saffron risotto, Moreton bay bug, & Gympie baby zucchini. Both mains, are "Wow"! But wait, there's more. If you have room for dessert, go straight to the heavens with the Bombolini. A hazelnut chocolate crème patissiere centred Italian doughnut, praline, & vanilla bean gelato. Add some Valrhona Chocolate fondant, cherry coulis heart, with Saffron gelato, & you have just completed one extraordinary lunch, both in taste & experience. Locale is a must-try if you want to treat yourself, to modern & upscale Italian cuisine. Definitely one of Noosa's gems on Hastings St. Open daily from 12pm.

Last time have no chance to book due to COVID and lucky have dinner with good mate alone with super…read moreItaly wines and first time Italy dishes with super taste. Nice and warm service!

Absolutely delicious paninis and home-made drinks. The tarts looked excellent as well but just…read morecouldn't fit one in. A real find!

This place has everything... Good location, atmosphere, friendly staff, cold beers and ammmmaazing…read morepizza! I was always a big supporter of Zachary's on Hastings St Noosa but must say when I am visiting the Sunshine Coast, the Peregian Zachary's is where I go. I can never go past a pepperoni pizza... The sauce is what makes it in my opinion - and a simple pizza like pepperoni shows what you're made of. In this case, pizza genius. I also love many of their other pizzas including Main Beach, Moroccan Lamb and Posh Chicken. Washed down with a bucket of beers, I'm in heaven. If only I could be there right now! Please go there if you get a chance!

Simply the Best Pizza on the Sunshine Coast and maybe Australia! Seriously!! We have brought lots…read moreof friends here from all over theworld and they all marvel at the quality! Try the Sicilian Pizza WOW!