Nice atmosphere & busiest pace on the esplanade. Bookings needed. Table outside or near window is great. Had the seafood marinara with a glass of Italian red & was great read more

My favourite Italian place in North Brisbane! It's truly a romantic place to enjoy pasta with outdoor heaters and blankets to stay warm from the outdoor sea breeze, the wine list is one to pair any meal with and definitely great for quality family time. read more

Loved, loved, loved this place!!! We shared a haloumi bread, Penni pasta and De Niro pizza. So yummy!!! I will make a point to come back here next time I'm in Australia. read more

Ladies and gentlemen, here it is, the one the only, the most consistently on point value for money Italian restaurant around. May I present to you The Rustic Olive. Let me first stress that this place is hot. If you want to sit down for dinner and enjoy the bay views and sea air, book, even a day in advance. Trust me, its one of those places whose seating spreads out into neighbouring café's for dinner service. When I take visitors their, they're never disappointed. The Rustic Olive does great pizzas and pastas. In both cases the servings are generous and fulfilling. However, aside from the typical and expected, The Rustic Olive also does an array of traditional Italian dishes like Scaloppine Campagnola and Chicken Valentino. Its these dishes that I go out for because it's hard to find an local Italian restaurant that serves these. My favourite dish on the menu is the Tuscan Chicken that is flamed in brandy. My lord, for under $20 for this main it is well worth the drive out for. read more

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Amazing food here and the Rustic Olive. The staff are wonderful and the view magnificent. The Seafood Marinara was fresh and tasty. Their coffee is superb read more

Amazing Atmospheric. The food was on point. I had the #Scaloppinecognac it was beautiful cooked and generously served. The service was great also. Highly recommend this place. read more

The Rustic Olive Cafe - Fantastic atmosphere, amazing food. Great value and super size. amazing experience. #therusticolive #scaloppinecognac #leopoardsmumsoutings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redcliffe, QLD

Highly recommended food was excellent and the service was flawless. I honestly can't can't find anything wrong with any part of the experience. The location even provides a beautiful waterfront walk to walk off a few of the calories you'll enjoy tasting here read more

The Rustic Olive Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redcliffe, QLD

The menu available is huge. There is something for every taste and budget making it a very affordable meal out. My main meal (penne alla vodka) was very average for the price and the cassata dessert was a big disappointment. The others I dined with (5 friends) were happy with their meals though. Unfortunately the service was mediocre and seating outside is cramped and seating is uncomfortable. Our entrees were quick to come out, but the speed and service ended there. Not once were we asked if we wanted more drinks, we had to chase the waitress up and even then she would only take one persons order before leaving. It was almost an hour between entrees arriving and mains being served. Our plates were cleared from our mains and after 15 minutes of being ignored, had to chase up the waitress to see the dessert menu and she didn't even take everyone's dessert order before disappearing and we had to chase up another waitress to put in the remainder of the tables order. The two coffees ordered were very slow to come out and despite telling the waitress we had finished for the night and waiting 15 minutes, we had to chase the bill up. A disappointing experience given the good reviews I have heard of the place, so I would be willing to give it another shot in the future. read more

We love the Rustic Olive for great food and now with a much bigger venue (still on Redcliffe Parade) there is room for the waiters to swing by in haste without tripping. It used to be hard to get serviced on Saturday night but now they seem to have lots of service, although I havent been on Saturday for ages. Try the macadamia pavlova roll or the profiteroles for dessert. Yum. read more

Top quality food and fantastic service. Every staff member we spoke to had a smile on their face and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying our meal. The complimentary ice cream for the kids was a fantastic bonus. They entire restaurant was clean and beautifully styled. If we were local we'd certainly be back. read more

We've been to The Rustic Olive several times, and haven't been disappointed to date. They are very family friendly, with the 'owner?' constantly popping over to chat to our kids, make sure they're having fun, enjoying their kids meal, etc. Make sure you book in advance, as they are always busy, and if you don't book, it's very hard to get a table. read more

This is the best pizza I have eaten in my life, without contest. They made a marinara pizza for me specially and I think I died and visited the pearly gates. read more

The Rustic Olive Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redcliffe, QLD

Nice pasta but that's the easy part to Italian cuisine. For a bayside location and prices listed, please look at using fresh local meats, poultry, produce and seafood! We dined here in the hope of having a genuine Italian experience with the freshest ingredients and fresh local seafood being used in a marinara or seafood dish. Nope. Sad, disappointment. Why hasn't anyone lifted their game when it comes to seafood? The usual case of factory made desserts is available also but would have been nice to see some traditional and chef made Italian favourites there. Service was friendly but very average wait times for service and to receive your meal. Lots of room for improvement. read more

Great Food. Better view. Better service. Such a fantastic place for dinner. It's also BYO which is nice for a change! Honestly, the best Italian in Brisbane. Give it a go but definitely make a reservation in advance. read more

I adore this place. This is hands down the best Italian food you will find on the peninsula. The wait staff is courteous, the food is amazing, and on a summer night there's nothing better than sitting outside and enjoying the food and drinks with friends. Whenever I'm in Brissy, I find my way to this place. The staff are very accommodating too. My date was allergic to tree nuts and accidentally consumed some in a salad (that wouldn't normally have nuts in it) and they offered us a discount on our meal and were entirely apologetic. Overall, fantastic. read more

Imagine finding a restaurant that delighted you beyond your wildest expectations, leaving you wanting to visit again. Well, welcome to The Rustic Olive ... easily one of the finest Italian restaurants in North Brisbane. Recently, I visited The Rustic Olive for the first time, and what an experience! The atmosphere was charming and lively, yet, suitable for small or large bookings; the staff were friendly and the service was professional and timely. The food itself was authentic, delicious and moorish! My pasta was perfectly cooked and the portion sizes were generous... and I mean generous! I also sampled an Underbelly - a "Gourmet Pizza" made with a thin crust and a flavoursome array of meat toppings. However, there was a lovely selection of rustic style favourites, for those in favour of a more "traditional" pizza, such as Margherita or a Napolitana (See "Traditional Rustic Pizza" on menu). Other menu options include "Bread", "Salads", Risotto" and "Mains" - all equally delectable. And if you have a sweet tooth, then it will be almost impossible to pass by the "Dessert" e.g. Tiramisu or Panna Cotta. I highly recommend the Pecan Pie with cream or maybe a bite of nougat to take home for later. I have no doubt that The Rustic Olive will become one of my favourite restaurants to take friends and family to for a wonderful dining experience. And, I am just grateful that it was recommended to me. read more

Outstanding food. Service was good for a busy Wednesday night. Waiter was polite and very helpful. Highly recommended. I'd suggest making a booking for weekends. read more

Very disappointed to learn all seafood at this restaurant is imported when trawlers bring fresh seafood to the market just streets away. Supporting local produce especially Local Seafood is imperative for sustainable fishing now and in the future - get your act together and support your local trawler men in the Redcliffe area. On the flip side the food was tasty. Out of principle I didn't order any seafood. read more

Moved to Redcliffe a few years back and all the locals told us that the Rustic olive was the best place to eat in town. I'm not a fan of Italian food usually but have been here 5 times and thoroughly enjoyed every visit. They are a busy restaurant though, be sure to get in early or you might be turned away. read more

Hard to beat the Olive. Fantastic food and at a very reasonable price. Must book on a weekend to avoid disappointment.