I had the best steak in recent memory last night. Tender, melt in the mouth stuff- you could cut through it with the other end of a butter knife! The veges and mushroom sauce were also awesome. Truly a "death row" last meal on earth experience.
Best Italian food anywhere, ever. Authentic Italian servings: generous, flavoursome and delicious. Highly recommend any of the seafood dishes. We were staying here for five days and are here three of them.
Celebrated my daughters birthday here last night. Beautiful food and wines, great service and atmosphere, and the staff making a big deal of her birthday and dancing was unforgettable. This goes on my favourites list for top restaurants in Brisbane!
Awesome gluten free pizza, the meat st lovely friendly staff and the garlic prawns were awesome too
Fantastic food atmosphere service wine cannot rate this restaurant highly enough
Always 10/10 food and 10/10 service, best Italian in Brisbane by a long shot, love the place and will be back again for more soon no doubt đ
We are regulars at the Marinara, the food is excellent Italian and the staff always warm and welcoming, couldn't recommend it highly enough.
We have been coming to your restaurant for a few years now from when it was at Paddington to now at Hawthorne and absolutely love the food and friendly staff every time! We used to come for our date nights before our children but really wanted to come tonight and had to bring our two little girls with us... we just wanted to say a big thank you... the staff were lovely including the lady in the kitchen who our 1 year old seemed very fond of ïżœ and our girls loved the food just as we do! Well done guys you have never disappointed and our expectations were exceeded tonight with how lovely everyone was with our little family!
Every time we go to marinaraâs we have the best meal, service and friendly staff. We live in country Queensland and look so forward to visiting our family and your restaurant.
Great food and fantastic service! The brunette waiter (Carmine?) was lovely and very attentive to our needs. Thank you!
Been a few times now and never disappoints. Great food and friendly staff.
Marinara is an Italian restaurant located in Hawthorne. This is actually our second visit to this place; the first time was our first anniversary. I had a vivid memory of this place. It was decorated with red and green checkered table cloth; the chairs and the walls were also painted. It was a very cosy, romantic environment. The waitress and waitresses were all very friendly.
Beautiful atmosphere, sensational food and terrific staff. We went there for my daughters birthday, they made her feel so special by singing happy birthday to her. The food was fresh fast and delicious. Definitely worth a visit.
This is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Brisbane. Food is always delicious! Staff are so friendly and engaging. Itâs often full for dinner service so booking a table is a good idea, but they will always try accommodate you if you donât have a booking. Reasonably priced and everything on the menu is tasty! Love love love this place, yum!
This is some of the best Italian cooking you will find. Great flavours, fresh herbs, generous meals. I recommend the Scalopine.
I took my girlfriend there for our anniversary and we were very impressed.
Amazing food , great service , friendly staff , great atmosphere, highly recommended
Friendly staff, great service and delicious Italian food!!! Happy that chef was able to make changes to the dish. Had Baked spinach and ricotta ravioli, risotto and fettuccine.
Will go again soon :)
Ate here with a friend for lunch. The service was a little slow and we had to ask to order our drinks and meals and get some table water. The table next to us arrived after us but was served beforehand which was a little annoying... but the food was lovely. I had lemon pepper chicken salad and my friend had the seafood salad. My friend has been a number of times so I would give it another go to see if their service improves next time.
Amazing food, stunning decor and beautiful atmosphere
Itâs a shame I forgot to take pics of the food, but I did snap a shot of the decor before leaving
Certainly lives up to itâs name, fettuccine marinara is sublime! Fabulous service & family/pet friendly. Our favourite local dine in & takeaway.
Unbelievable honestly. The pasta is beautiful. I had a chicken pasta dish and tried my friends marinara and both exquisite. The entrees were simple yet perfect. So delicious I just wish I lived closer but I will be back 100% next time I am in QLD. A must if visiting Brisbane and looking to eat quality Italian food.
I had a lovely dinner here last night, it was hot as hell but it's not really their fault. Pasta is always on point & the place smells amazing! We had cocktails too, served to us by some spunky waiters. The only issue i have is with the dessert... $3 extra for one small scoop of icecream?? Bit silly!
Love the authentic taste and atmosphere here. Only let down is the time it takes to get the food out. Especially on a hot night I couldnât justify waiting over an hour and a half for food.
I've been here twice now with my work group and we love it!!! Service is wonderful- always so friendly and happy to have a little joke. The food is beautiful! Highly recommend the bruschetta bread and the fettuccine marinara!
My family loves to come here for a meal and we are yet to have a bad one! If you love Italian food - I believe this is the best in Brisbane! Ambience is great and the service is always spot on. You are pretty safe picking anything from the menu but our favourites would have to be the penne matriciana, fettuccini carbonara and fettuccini marinara. The bruschetta pizza bread is also unreal. Indulgence at it's best!
Fantastic service! Fantastic Italian food! Great wine list! What more could you want? Seriously! The pizza bases were light and delicate; the toppings simple yet very flavoursome. My only suggestion would be to replace the prawn and chilli pizza with something more "Italian authentic." Not that it was a bad thing, mind you. But as they say, "When in Rome...." Highly recommended!!
Walking the dog at nearby Hawthorne Park, the wife and I have long commented that this homely little place is always full of punters. Now we know why. Everything in the restaurant, from the food and drinks to the decor and servers, pays homage to the flavours and feel of a Tuscan establishment. The smell of garlic was heavy and the room was humming for a Wednesday night. We got a margarita pizza to split for entree, then a spread of classics â lasagna, ravioli, gnocchi, calamari â that were as bold as an Italian stallion on a night out, and just as flavoursome (so I'm told). We probably didn't need dessert but we still went there. No menu? No worries. You pick your cut from a mixed plate, then they dish it up with cream of the whipped and ice variety. Prices were reasonable, staff were attentive and funny. What are you waiting for? Get your ciao on.
Terrence Alan Jonathan
+4.5
Dropped in after driving around looking for somewhere to eat. Atmosphere was great with equalled food. Staff were light hearted and funny. Wine choices were good with some nice choices from Italy. Overall very satisfied, would recommend.
Amazing food, excellent customer service. The waiters are so kind, I went to pick up my takeaway and it wasn't ready so they offered to give my boyfriend and I a free glass of wine. Always happy with the food, my favourites are the Carbonara, Proscuitto pizza and Nutella Martini. A little pricey but worth it.
Came for a really late lunch (about 3.45pm) on a super chilly wet day...staff were as always incredibly welcoming and helpful even though we would have to be away within the hour as they were fully booked for dinner service. I'm dairy and gluten free which can be tough in an italian but they were so accommodating!
Myself and my boyfriend shared a gf & df garlic bread pizza...was super crispy and full of flavour! Best pizza ever! Main courses were the seafood risotto and veal scaloppini ala zingala. The bf loves this veal dish and definitely 10/10 same for my risotto, really big juicy fresh seafood and mega flavourful overall! Both hugely recommended!
Staff here are great and helpful, food is quick and hot and fantastic quality so what's not to love! We'll no doubt be back again :)
It's always crowded during weekend every time when we drove past. The atmosphere of the place is great and feels authentic. Service is fantastic as well. Love the food and it is good value for money, always really satisfying.
Brilliant food and efficient service. Pizza bases are perfect, mushroom risotto is one of the best. Good selection of wines. Definitely coming back.
Amazing!!! Traditional Italian cuisine, authentic atmosphere, hilarious and friendly staff make you feel like part of the family. The desserts are divine.
Tip: wear stretchy pants !
The service was great. The atmosphere was cute. I like the pop-up style of the place. Food came out quickly and looked delicious. Five stars for food, service and atmosphere. Couldn't have had a better meal! Big portions too.
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I just shared a beautiful meal with family and friends at Marinara in Hawthorne. Â We arrived for our booking at 6 and were seated at a table inside, as we requested. The restaurant was already quite full and the atmosphere was buzzing. Our waitstaff were amazing and had our iced water on the table within seconds and proceeded to take our drink orders, leaving us to peruse the menu.Â
I kicked off with my favourite beer, Peroni Red. We all shared garlic bread - possibly the best I've eaten, it was thick and buttery.Â
My favourite way to eat oysters is Kilpatrick and Marinaras certainly didn't disappoint. Â The sauce was quite liquid and I drank it from the shells.Â
For my main, I chose a rare steak Pepe Verde served with sauteed Kipfler potatoes, broccolini and roasted cherry tomatoes. It came with a brandy cream pepper sauce with just the right amount of punch. The steak was cooked as rare as I like it and was deliciously tender. Â
I didn't have room for desert, but as soon as the waiter displayed the platter I ordered the tiramisu. I'm so glad I squeezed it in. It was superb and ideally sized to round off the meal. I washed it down with a lovely espresso.
I gladly commend Marinara to you. The waitstaff are friendly and efficient, the food is delicious and the portions are large. I will happily return.
Great food, wonderful friendly service, lovely atmosphere! Â A little gem in the suburbs. Â Particularly love the chilli prawn pizza. Â Highly recommend.
Whether you are looking for a casual dinner with the family or cute dinner with your friends you will always feel comfortable and welcomed here. The staff always greets you with warm friendly smile and really know the menu and the food they are serving.
My best friend and I travel 40minutes about once a month just to eat here (FYI neither of us drive) we try something different every time and are never disappointed on the service, food or drinks! Defiantly one of the best restaurants in Brisbane!
I'm lying in bed trying to get over my food coma after having dinner at Marinara! We had the mussels napolitano as entree, a very good start! So yummy! And the fettuccine al pollo is also to die for! And they don't only look after your tastebuds well, the waiters are also very pleasant to the eyes! đ
Delicious meals and pasta. The veal fungi was awesome. Swimming in sauce with a side of pasta. Pizza was average but other pastas made up for it. Friendly helpful staff.
Went for an evening meals with mates. The food was great and service attentive. The staff  seem to be genuinely happy and we had a great time. Loved the oysters, fresh and delicious. All four of the mains were terrific. Well done.
Lovely family-friendly restaurant - we keep going back over and over again because of the excellent customer service and especially because of how nice they are to our children. It makes our dining experience so pleasant. I cannot commend them enough! Oh and the food is amazing too - best Italian food I've had outside of Italy!
Service was amazing. They fit us in without a reservation and very passionate about italian food. Wine and food was amazing!! One of those places where you wish your stomach was endless so you could keep eating (: highly recommend!!
We came here for a family celebration. We had a great time. The service was excellent and the food was nice, however it was on the pricier side. I would definitely recommend this venue for a special occasion, however as I am pretty tight I wouldn't be a regular customer. Love the fitout.
Came here for a dinner date night. Great food! Great customer service! Great atmosphere! Couldn't fault this place at all. Fantastic dinner!
I love this place. I've eaten here three times. Its been very busy every time so make sure you have a booking! I've tried all the meals on the vegetarian menu a and highly recommend the fettuccini Verdi. My meat eating friend tried it and loved it so much she ordered it next time we went. I also loved the mushroom risotto. Would love it if they made a vege lasagne !! I always leave here very full. Staff are very friendly, and make sure you are looked after.
Flawless service and beautiful Italian food. I always leave this place with a smile as the staff are so friendly. The food is absolutely to die for. I would strongly recommend going. Average main price is $30.
The Invisible Food Critic
+4
The pizza here is awesome with just the right amount of toppings vs the base & crust. Very well balanced across the board including the pasta. The decor reminds me of traditional Italian restaurants I visited in Italy serval years ago, but the food is obviously "suped-up" to meet today's Aussie flavours. The service was good and the vibe here is great, love to return again sometime!
I dined here in a group of 5 on a busy and cold Friday night. This was my first visit to Marinara. The service staff were friendly and attentive, however dining service was slower than would be expected for pizza and pasta.
I ordered a starter of garlic prawns which was superb. My dining partners ordered Capricosa pizza, baked spinach and ricotta ravioli and fettuccine carbonara for main course. The pasta meals were delicious however the ravioli dish was an entree-sized meal at the cost of a main course.
Overall verdict: food was for the large part delicious, service staff were friendly, dining service was somewhat slow, and the meals seemed somewhat pricey for the portion size and presentation.
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The decor at Marinara's looks dated but, at the same time, traditional and similar to what I have seen in Italy. Despite our booking the table wasn't ready and we waited while two tables were joined together for our group. Unfortunately, round tables don't join together well and we were in the drafty doorway as well. The food was tasty and freshly prepared but we waited and waited while we watched towers of take-away food being taken out the door. The garlic bread was lovely and as expected. It was proper bread and not a pizza base. The main meals finally arrived just over an hour after we were seated. The food was all of a good quality and all meals arrived together. The ravioli was a small serving size. Other meals appeared much larger. The pizzas were excellent. The bases weren't super thin but were still authentically Italian. We were glad the food arrived to warm us up as it was so cold in the restaurant. Despite being happy with both the meals and the service we all agreed that the prices were too high for the food and location.
I love a restaurant with atmosphere and Marinara is tastefully decorated, good service and really friendly. Nice Italian cooking, fresh pasta made on the premises. My husband said the veal scallopini was really good.
Fun italian with lovely stafg. A - STAFF, A - ATMOSPHERE, B - FOOD. Was perfect for a casual bday dinner. The staff were brilliant and atmosphere great (for a tuesday)! Meals were good but I think could be better. Ordered a pizza and pasta main to share and sizing was satisfying, flavor was fine. Dad got a veal something but looked like it was way too saucey. We had a great night.
Dinner at Marinara Restaurant in Hawthorne. We had booked a table for dinner on April 16th, which is my birthday, and it was a pleasant experience. The service was excellent with out being overly intrusive, and the crew that evening, of multiple nationalities, added to the charm. We had bruschetta to share for starters, and veal with sauces "to die for" as mains, My wife mentioned to the waiter that it was my birthday, and without notice - after the mains, a birthday cake with fireworks came to our table, accompanied by three waiters singing "Happy Birthday". A truly remarkable evening both with food and service, and we will certainly be back - more so since we live just 5 minutes drive away from the place.
Anamaria & Tor, Norman Park
Authentic Italian. Fun little Italian place, food is pricey but done well, fun atmosphere with music etc. Staff were a little off, maybe some not very experienced but overall it's a good one.
You will be surprised. The owner has put a lot of heart into this restaurant. The food is delicious and authentic. One of my favourite pizzas is the marinara: lots of seafood and very flavoursome. The restaurant decor is stunning. A great restaurant with positive energy vibes!
Good food, but overpriced. My wife and I had dinner at Marinara on Friday at 6.00pm. We were seated out in the courtyard at the end closest to the street - it was a nice atmosphere. We ordered a few drinks each, a supreme pizza and the pesto pasta. Overall the food was very nice, however did take around 45 minutes to come out which was probably a little longer than we expected. The waiters were all very friendly however our waiter was quite forgetful and we had to ask several times for water and a drinks menu. He didn't seem to be coping with how busy the restaurant was. We would definitely recommend booking rather than just turning up as the restaurant was full even when we left.
Overall the food was nice but the prices were too high in our opinion - $120 for 2 people for a suburban restaurant is a little excessive.
Nice food and a relaxed atmosphere at Marinara. The food is always delicious and portions are huge, we have dined here a few times and have found the food is consistently good. Marinara is always busy though and as a result they are slow bringing food out. I guess it doesn't matter if the food is tasty.
A fantastic restaurant with so many enthusiastic and cheerful staff who attended to our every desire. Glorious food and love the open kitchen!
This place has such a romantic yet playful vibe... Loved it!
Great dinner with friends!. We had dinner here tonight and had a great night. It was a busy Friday night and the service was awesome. The serving sizes were quite big so we thought the pricing was reasonable. The mains range between $20-30. We will be back!
I liked it.. Had the bruschetta as a starter followed by the seafood marinara salad for my wife and the salmon main for me. All meals were great. We did notice the wait staff didn't fuss over you like some of the other comments have mentioned here BUT...for those that have been to Italy - that's pretty standard over there, certainly that was our experience - so we weren't bothered (or surprised) when we had to stop the waiter to get service or if our waters weren't quickly refilled once the bottle had run out (nor would we expect it). All in all, a nice restaurant with nice food; pricing about right. Will go again.
Magic!. We really needed a fine traditional Italian restaurant here in Hawthorne! Thank you! The generosity here is as ginormous as their fettuccine marinara!
My wife ordered the garlic prawns, loved them. House special pizza was out of this world! Beers were reasonably priced. Never heard of Birra Italia, but not bad.
Sometimes you have a hard time understanding the thick Italian accents but well worth the wait as this place is busier than a bee hive. Interior is beautifully designed, makes you really feel like you're in Venice.
Can't stand pretentious places with small meals and high price tags. This is exactly what we needed. Down to earth service, hearty huge tasty meals, everything is very reasonably priced. Deserts, ask for the home made ones and order two!
Good Italian. Good meal, good service and good atmosphere. I will be back
We were feeling fortunate that we had made a booking as this place was pumping on Saturday night. Jovial staff, prompt service and delicious food made for a wonderful meal and evening. We can't wait to return for the amazing flavours of the bruschetta and house made pastas. Thank you Marinara, the eastern suburbs of Brisbane need you!!
5 stars & two thumbs up. Walked in with friends on an impromptu weeknight dinner out. So glad we checked this new place out as it was amazing all round. The ambience was great, gorgeous food aroma wafting through the restaurant as we waited for food and served by friendly waiters. Everything we ate was delicious. The tiramisu is next level. Definitely coming back.
Had an absolutely fantastic night! The staff were easy on the eye, very friendly and the service was impeccable! Meals were devine and didn't have to wait long! VERY happy!!
Absolutely Love this Cute Italian restaurant. Originally this place was located in sanctuary cove and had such great food, Now they are in Hawthorne and food is still amazing. Can't wait to return.
Great to have these guys back, after relocating from sanctuary cove they are back in business, the food is better than before the service is awesome, I strongly recommend if in the area for either causal or date night dinner go here. This is differently a little bit of southern Italy in Hawthorne now..... I will return
Magnificent Marinara pasta! One of the best seafood pastas I've had. The restaurant is a nice cosy place run by Italians, authentic Italian food, very welcoming and warm reception. They have an easy menu and serve their food in a timely manner. I also had the oyster which was excellent.
Calianne Nascimento de Lima
+5
The best Italian restaurant I've ever been to.
The venue is very cozy, the dishes are very well presented and the taste is incredible and wonderful. The food is too tasty. I loved it and recommend it to everyone.
I'll be back soon!
After having a family lunch here I was extremely impressed with the service, the staff, the food and the restaurant environment. The waiters were all very nice, the service was quick, the food was exquisite, there were a lot of menu options featuring authentic Italian meals and the atmosphere was gorgeous. I will definitely be returning here and recommending Marinara to my friends and family
Excellent service with an Italian vibe. Extensive menu with delicious pizzas and pasta. Lovely place for birthdays and gatherings đ đ đ
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