Best Restaurants In Brisbane, Australia

Dotted with cozy bars, cafes and vintage stores. Brisbane’s inner-city suburb of West End buzzes with alternative and eclectic charm. The restaurant scene is especially diverse. Take a look at the top best restaurants in Brisbane.

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Best Restaurants In Brisbane, Australia

Best Restaurants In Brisbane, Australia

Otto Ristorante

OTTO conveys authenticity and vibrancy to the Brisbane dining scene, where the food is as delicious as the view. Head chef Will Cowper was inspired by the Amalfi Coast when he designed the menu. It offers a sleek, modern approach to Italian cuisine, that champions classic flavours executed simply.

Still, it’s the giddy location that might stick with you most. OTTO’s new riverfront location at South Bank dishes up a jaw-dropping outlook of the Brisbane river and CBD.

Same Same

Longtime may have dished up their last curry, but Same Same is here to become your new destination for drool-worthy Thai feeds. Landing in Ada Lane next to The Calile, Same Same is essentially Longtime supplanted into a sleek new venue. Combining atmosphere by the bucket load with your favourite modern Thai dishes, Same Same captures the flavours we know and love, but with serious attitude. Our picks? The soft shell crab baos, roasted pork belly pad see ew and THAT twice cooked lamb shank massaman curry.

Julius Pizzeria

Ever stepped down Fish Lane of an evening and come face-to-face with a hefty queue? It’s happened to us a while—but you’re always happy to wait for these Italian feeds. Tables at Julius Pizzeria are piled high with towers of fresh, wood-fired pizzas (think truffles, pancetta and gorgonzola), bowlfuls of pappardelle pasta in a duck and tomato ragu and the more-often-than-is-acceptable Aperol Spritz over lunch.

Donna Chang

Pack your chopstick A-game for a skip down George Street, where the old heritage listed bank has been completely transformed. In its place, you’ll find Donna Chang, a sprawling pink dining room lit with chandeliers, marble tables and perfectly symmetrical round booths for big groups—or just loosening your belt. They caught our attention with Seinfield-inspired fortune cookies, but they reeled us in with fresh rock lobsters, crispy duck, and passionfruit custard buns. Oof.

GOMA Restaurant

QAGOMA is often regarded as having the world’s best broad collection of art from Asia and the Pacific, so its restaurant has quite the reputation to support. Entering through the contemporary art gallery’s lofty foyer adds to a sense of occasion, even if the restaurant itself is relatively modest (its few embellishments include an enormous Choi Jeong Hwa light sculpture and custom-made dining chairs). That keeps the focus squarely on the food and, thankfully, it’s up to the scrutiny.

Joey’s, Kangaroo Point

Joey’s is your answer to sippin’ spritzes cliffside this summer! Perched on the Kangaroo Point cliffs, the European Summer inspired décor, iconic city skyline views and a Mediterranean food and drinks menu to match make Joey’s the perfect spot for a Sunday sunset soirée. They’ve cleverly decked out the place with misters and fans too – so you can enjoy your spritz, no sweat.

La Costa, Fortitude Valley

Indulge in Italian delights at the Valley’s new La Costa restaurant. Offering restaurant and bar dining, you’ll feel the laid back atmosphere of a coastal Italian city town smack bang in the middle of Brisbane. Seeking antipasti? Done. Craving a pizza? Sorted. Want mouth-watering pasta dishes? All yours.

Mu’ooz

Mu’ooz is a not-for-profit restaurant serving the exotic flavors of North-East Africa. Profits go towards providing work experience, training, and employment opportunities to African refugees. Using local and imported African ingredients, Mu’ooz provides both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Try the shiro, finely grounded chickpeas with oil and spices served with stuffed green chillies. Or go for the duba, pumpkin sautéed in the rich flavor of African berberé, with onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Alternatively, there’s the dorho zighni: spicy chicken curry flavored with berberé, onion, garlic, tomato and tasame.

Caravanserai

Caravanserai is a vibrant Turkish restaurant renowned for its contemporary Middle Eastern fare. It has outdoor dining overlooking the Brisbane River, and an indoor setting that is flowing with a traditional Turkish ambience. Caravanserai is one of the best restaurants Brisbane has to offer. Patrons can choose to feast or dine, with a variety of banquets and specials on offer. Menu favorites include kofta: herbed Turkish meatballs with garlic yogurt and homemade tomato sauce. Another good pick is the shish kebab: char-grilled chicken skewers served on quinoa tabouleh. Wash it all down with Turkish lemonade: fresh limes, lemon, and mint.