Pizza cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brisbane

Julius Pizzeria

87/100 (4714 ratings)

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Pesto

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Mid-range

"Stopped by on a whim after an afternoon at GOMA. Sat at an outside table and enjoyed watching the world go by. Very cosmopolitan. Shared a cuttlefish..."

Stuart Hayward

"Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but that’s what happens when you go to Brisbane’s best Italian restaurant (on a Tuesday � ((killing it)))...."

Bryce Edmonds

"We didn’t have a booking and the place was full but it didn’t take long for us to be seated. We really enjoyed our meals - the pumpkin risotto,..."

Jodie Hurry

"Best pizza I’ve actually had. Husband loved his pasta too, was sensational. Wonderful staff, great food and atmosphere. Very fast service! Great..."

Kylie Mavin

"Amazing service. Amazing food. And amazing wine. Can’t recommend highly..."

Gina Hegarty

"An absolute cracker of a restaurant. Walked up to door and gave our number and had a drink at a bar nearby until a table was ready. Got lucky and got..."

Steve Newman

"Finally got a booking after 3 attempts on different occasions. Worth the wait. The quality of the food was amazing. Entrees are a bit light on & my..."

Margaret Griffey

"Amazing place we didn't have a booking but they fit 8 of us in. Food fantastic. Service impeccable. Im Italian so very hard to please with food and..."

Carmel Palomba

"After a brilliant day at GOMA and a short walk to our apartment we were recommended to go here for dinner by the staff at Messina Gelati. In luck as..."

Vicki Fowler

"The service, food and atmosphere were excellent. Will highly recommend to others.... we will be back again for..."

Rachel Schroff

"The food is fantastic and the staff are friendly. If you are a lover of good and simple food done really well then this Italian restaurant is for..."

Andrea Kanaris

"Would recommend the truffle pizza! Decent prices, kind staff and a great..."

Sarah

"The duck ragu is an absolute must! I get it every time - it’s divine! And the calamari is the best I’ve ever..."

Jacqui Scheiwe

"Love at first bite. A really good pizza place but really expensive too. If you wanna reward yourself with some really good pizzas and..."

Crystal Tiew

"In all honesty the best pizza bar I’ve been too. The food is to die for and the staff so friendly. Bookings essential as Julius packs out very..."

AEM

"I’ve wanted to go to Julius since it opened and finally got there on the weekend! We knew how busy it gets so booked our table for 545pm. Luckily..."

Kate Kate

"Beautiful, affordable, adorable, delicious pizza. It’s just simple and perfect. Had to try it. Couldn’t go past it. Do not regret it. Walked..."

Steven Julius

"Hot damn that pizza was lit af! Risotto of the day was beautiful as well! Pumpkin, rosemary, and tallegio cheese if I’m not..."

JJ Jetty

"If my review was to be based purely on their calamari fritti, i would without question give the restaurant a 5/5. The calamari was ever so light,..."

Juke

"So..."

Angellau1226

"Fell in LOVE. Thought the tartufo pizza was pretty good like everyone says but the stars have gotta be the calamari and the duck ragu pasta!! Order..."

Lisa

"Followed the reviews and ordered the Tartufo for 1... cant believe I finished it. Reviews are legit... Pizza was da bomb. Too full to try anything..."

Mark

"Exceptional pizza in a nice setting. Very good service, too.I normally don't stray from tomato-based pizzas but if you're also a foodie,..."

RichEats

"Yum, yum, yum & yum! There are so many good dishes at Julius. Some of my highlights include the Salsiccia and Funghi Misti pizza. However, my..."

Tinycap

"Overall score: 21/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: amazing Brisbane pizza and pasta *💬 Review: Even though it was a..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"We had pizza and pasta - they are both really good and fairly priced- but honestly, you only pay for the food- and you get what you pay for...."

Sophie YY D

"this place is great, the calamari was spectacularly good, and the staff were amazing, me and my wife sat next to some absolute moron who for no..."

Steve Smith

"Date night done well 😊 writing this review after my second time being here - second time being just as good as the first! This time, the BF and I..."

Eliza Mae Lapurga

"Pizza is superb and their zucchini flowers to pasta were perfect. Everyone was happy with food and wine. It's a very popular place and expect a long..."

Gobhian

"Amazing, amazing, AMAZING! John loved it so much that we came here twice in a week and it is our top Italian restaurant.The calamari fritti..."

Vvvvvhangry

"So good we forgot to take pictures!Lives up to the hype, just do your self a favour and drop in, you'll not be..."

Gab De Leon

"Really outstanding food, great wine list and nice, busy vibe. Reasonable prices for the quality as well but the service could be a little bit..."

K8606

"Love, love Julius Pizzeria. It feels like you are in Italy. The staff are fun and helpful, the crust on the pizza charred and blustery (just the way..."

Marianna Tuccia

"We went here for our Valentines dinner and we were so glad we did! The calamari and pizza were so delicious and the atmosphere was warm and..."

Kahli Mitchell

"You can get the light weight,smooth and tasty pizzas.Less to medium spicy.Service is generous here.Gives suggestions to try the best..."

Sanriya

"Nothing here will disappoint you. We came with such a high expectation and we were satisfied. We ordered their most famous antipasti: a big plate of..."

Molitje

"This place is like patting a kitten, but better. With pizza. So put down that Dominos swill and treat yourself to some woodfired perfection. I..."

Cino's Mum

"Best pizza in Brisbane! My favourite pizza is the Tartufo with truffle paste. My only small criticism is not being able to book a table - we’ve..."

Anna

"As I am very passionate about Italian food, I try to stay away from Italian restaurants overseas to avoid disappointment. My wife has persistently..."

Spice Is Life

"Authentic and fabulous pizza and pasta! Pizza is just like in Italy - thin crust, simple but brilliant toppings. Also really enjoyed the Duck Ragu..."

FoodSnob101

"I’ve been here a few times now and every time has been so amazing. It’s off the menu now but the prawn and squid ink pasta was my favourite. The..."

More Spice

"Arrive at about 5pm on a saturday night the place is already packed but didnt have to wait long for a table for two. Do recommend get there or book..."

Tom

"It’s all about the pizza. Authentic, generous quality toppings cooked on a crisp base in a wood fired oven. Also have a great selection of wines...."

Ben O

"Worth the wait! Think the most delicious pizza you’ve ever had, amazing calamari, beautiful crispy calamari. Even though you often have to put your..."

Scolwell9

"I love Julius! I’ve been here twice now and both times have been fantastic. Reasonable prices, and the quality of the service and food is..."

Ethan Cooney

"Amazing staff, everyone is very efficient and friendly. Food came out so quickly and almost as if they read our minds, brought ght us share plates..."

Jay

"Saturday at Julius without a booking? No worries! We arrived at about 4pm and it was nice and quiet. Shared the prawns for entrée and they were..."

Tamara Jayne

"Julius has a buzzing atmosphere, enthusiastic staff and delicious wood fire oven pizzas.We came early (around 6pm) and there was ready a 30..."

Always Hungry

"Best pasta ever!!!!! Pizza is good as well, but a little bit salty for me. I strongly recommend this shop!!! But it is too busy, the space is quite..."

Monica

"I have been wanting to find the best authentic woodfire pizza around Brisbane and oh my lord did Julius deliver. Make sure to arrive early..."

For Foodies Brisbane- Rebecca Thompson

"If you’re looking for a pizzeria that delivers a quality wood fired pizza then Julius is a choice you won’t regret. We dined in a beautiful,..."

Miso Hungry

"Incredible pizza! We this time only sampled the pizza and not the pasta and we were left wanting more and more after each bite. The pizza..."

Stelyios

"Great can do place. Buzzing , terrific food and service. Authentic Italian. Had a line outside at 530 on a weekday night but got us in pretty quickly..."

Luke Galligan

"Great walk in; sensational ambience; footpath dining at its best and the pizzas are very tasty. Beautiful food great people who are so keen to..."

Geoff

"I finally got to try out this place & I'm so happy I did.. Amazing Italian, simple but YUM! We shared a pizza, squid & crab pasta between the 3 of..."

5mins_more_sleep

"The food is very good but this place really gets my points for the staff. I go here whenever I'm heading to QPAC for a concert. They are the best..."

Simone Bennett

"Wow! I can't believe it has taken me so long to try Julius. Firstly it is a gorgeous, bustling, trendy restaurant. We were lucky to get a seat inside..."

The Food Oracle

"Julius Pizzeria is a very very famous Italian restaurant located in one of Brisbane’s laneway Fish Lane (South Brisbane). I’ve always heard and..."

Angie Wong

"Food is always 10/10. Unfortunately the service is unfriendly and cold. The floor staff have a lot to learn about genuine good hospitality and this..."

Mr S

"A Sunday afternoon snack was on the cards and I manage to park my car in South Brisbane. At 4.30pm we walk past Julius and surprise, vacant outdoor..."

Joe K

"Do yourself a favour - next time you’re catching up with friends head to Julius, buy a bottle of Prosecco and a couple of pizzas and just LOVE..."

The Other Jenners

"yes yes. the service here is very good. great atmosphere. above all the pizza is top notch. i am an absolute pizza snob and this place rates highly..."

Alex Cole

"This the best pizzeria in Brisbane. This little gem is hidden next to the fish lane at Southbank. The food is gorgeous. We had wood fired pizzas..."

Indeahgrace

"This place is the best. Can book the table but you can always waiting for a table at the bar. Everyone is so friendly and funny. Great espresso..."

Winnie Kim

"We had a lovely early dinner on Saturday night. Since Julio's takes no bookings we lined up to book at the door. When in got to our turn (about 5..."

Silvereena

"Simple pizzas, made well. Desserts are ok, but I prefer to fill up on just pizza here. Getting a table is always a hassle and likely to be a long..."

Rob

"Julius had already managed to attain a reputation for delicious pizza, pasta and authentic Italian food. Located in a lane way in South Brisbane,..."

Flavietta

"I've been wanting to stop in here for a while but it always seemed to busy to a single table. Mrs Canuck is in town for a bit so this was a great..."

Canuck In Oz

"Really friendly service, awesome pizza. Thin crispy bases, the mushroom and prosciutto pizzas were amazing. The prawn one wasn't as great. Would..."

Catdog

"Everything was delicious. Had the Tartufo Truffle pizza, the number 1 pizza, duck ragu and the swordfish spaghetti on special. Couldn't resist having..."

Psan

"Winging it to get a meal in before a show, we decided to try out Fish lane and see what we could get there. Stumbled upon Julius Pizzeria and..."

Jasen Anderson

"Ah-mazing! Best Italian I've had. The staff are super friendly and efficient, they never seem to stop. Enjoyed the truffle pizza and slow cooked lamb..."

Tara

"Fantastic pizza, friendly staff. Can't go past a good old marg cooked to perfection. Very busy place on a Saturday night so you should make a..."

Haley

"Good food, incredible service, nice atmosphere.Only downside is very expensive prices ($25minimum for mains). Wine list was also on the..."

Christian Thomsen

"Amazing Italian in a cute and cozy setting. I've eaten my way through Europe and would hardly have expected to find such a great place for pizza &..."

Juliabg97

"This is my favourite pizza in Brisbane. The first time I went to Julius I had a good ol' chat with a couple of Italian ex-pats sitting next to me...."

JGC

"Can't fault anything at Julius. Have dined here about half a dozen times and we just keep wanting to go back for more. Calamari to start is a must..."

Sam Denman

"Excellent service and great food. Pizzas were fantastic and fresh. Kids menu was also great, and the first place we've been to where picky kids..."

Frednerk

"My wife - who's pretty picky about Italian food - said the ragu sauce on the duck papadelle was the best she's ever had!!! I really like exploring..."

Jaynash2001

"Really good food.Service was friendly and attentive. It's causal but not too casual.We had a pretty huge meal and they gave us a round..."

Mr Scotch

"Delicious pizza. Real italian pizza said from an italian!! Great customer service! I'll definitely go back again😊 My friends had risotto and..."

Selena Argentati

"This place is the bomb, offering the most authentic Napoli style pizza available in Brisbane, and a calzoncino (incorrect spelling, I'm sorry) that..."

James Canning

"Sweet Baby Jesus. I had heard the rumours about the delicious truffle pizza that they have here but I didn’t realise how good it really was!. We..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"This was my 2nd visit to Julius Pizzeria and I ordered the same dishes back when the restaurant just opened : duck ragu pasta and the Tartufo..."

Thefoodie

"Pizza, pasta need I say more....It was so good. The bartenders were entertaining as we walked in. Even though busy food came out within good time and..."

Leah Burton

"Came here on Sat early evening. Heads up, Julius is very popular and there are no table reservations. Therefore, it's best to go in and put yourself..."

Quesarahsarah

"My favourite pizza joint in Brisbane. They never fail to disappoint. Each pizza has a thin crisp crust with delectable toppings. Service is friendly..."

Hannah K

"Fantastic authentic italian food. great service. Enjoyed dinner very much. Pizza's were thin and delicious. Pasta were perfectly seasoned and so..."

Ramona Harvie

"Pretty damn good pizza. Seriously recommend it! I'd love to see an option with eggplant though. Pretty good wine list too, tried a Chianti from..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Best pizza in Brisbane? Very likely. Today I learnt what all the fuss was about at Julius Pizzeria. Been hyping myself all week about coming here for..."

Eat-outer

"The tartufo truffle pizza is probably one of the best pizzas in Australia and the tiramisu undoubtedly is the best in Qld. Great knowledgeable staff,..."

Trencherman

"No doubt about it, these guys make some fabulous pizza. We ended up here a bit by accident when we were hanging out in South Brisbane and Mrs Kan Do..."

Kan Do

"We were lucky to get a seat here, as this is usually a very busy place. Food wise: loved the pizza here! best pizza I have had so far in..."

Kieren Marshall

"Cool fit out down an alley opposite the Science Centre at South Brisbane. Sit at the bar and enjoy a drink or be shown straight to a table. We were..."

Alison Read

"Julius Pizzeria serves up Brisbane's best pizza!We arrived at 6:05pm and we're lucky enough to get a seat right in the window. Note - they..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Ate here with a group of 4, was seated at the bar until they had a table. The service was fairly good and the server made us feel welcome. It was..."

Tastes Like Regret

"Enjoyed a fantastic pre-show meal at Julius! Food was excellent - we shared an entree, pizza & dessert, and left very full & satisfied! The..."

CGradeCyclist

"Food is life and the food here is great! Both pasta dishes were full of flavour, pizza had a great crust and generous toppings. Coffees were very..."

Steven Tse

"Just the best pizza ever. Please try the smoked bacon with mushroom pizza. I just couldn’t stop eating it. The customer service was wonderful...."

Mariana Barros

"Amazing pizza ! The dessert was out of this world. If you in Brisbane definitely make the effort and go to Julius Pizzeria. We will definitely be..."

Jake Honey

"🌱 service - 5/5 🌱 food - 5/5 🌱 price - $$ (paying for quality) Wow! Such an amazing restaurant. The waiters were so attentive and nice...."

Monique Simmons

"Mumma Mia! Julius Pizza is the real deal. This place is one of the best in Australia. The venue itself is beautiful, with outside dining along Fish..."

Aaron Soroka

"Roberto and all the staff took care of us as soon as we arrived on vacation in Brisbane. Good selection of wines, excellent pizzas and good mixed..."

Aldo Carbotti

"Very tasty food! The plate of calamari for starter is a must! So many people ordering it and for good reason. Fresh and full flavoured. All good came..."

Jason Miller

"The pizza was all right, I don’t quite like the truffle paste. But the pasta was fantastic, definitely worth trying! My friend thought it was..."

Zhengming Zhang

Verve Cafe

87/100 (2469 ratings)

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"Cool atmosphere and location. The food was nice and good serving sizes. The chilli garlic bread we had could have been a little lighter in the bread..."

AEM

"My first 5 stars for this year. I’ve asked the restaurant manager what do you recommend? he said “Blue Cheese Risotto. It’ll change your life..."

Hungry Teddy

"Great atmosphere and outstanding food quality!!! Love love love it and will be back again.. also price range is very friendly!! Everyone should visit..."

Lucianna Guo

"Good variety of interesting pasta which you can’t find in other places -such as chili crab pasta. Tastes good! Will certainly go back again to try..."

Jing Zhou

"One of the best Italian places in Brisbane. Period.It’s hidden away ... make sure you don’t actually end up in the theatre next door...."

Fried Chicken Connoisseur

"Great lively venue with outstanding food. Staff are always chilled and friendly. I just wish I could replicate the gluten free gnocchi at home!..."

Bradley Cusens

"Fantastic selection of food and the food itself was amazing. Generous portion sizes for the price. Biggest selection of ciders. Great atmosphere and..."

Yasmin Portman

"Down to earth Italian restaurant tucked away in a cosy basement in the city. Great value for money compared to similar restaurants by the river. They..."

Foodie Connoisseur Aficionado

"You know the feeling when you go out and almost hurt yourself because the food is soooo good. That is Verve. The service was excellent and the food..."

Joe Thomas

"Cool joint. Down in the basement. Doesn’t look like much from the outside. Service was quite good. Food was nice. Arrancini balls were a little..."

Just Ate

"Trendy décor and a live atmosphere in a cozy environment. Personally I found it a bit too loud for my liking but I'm sure it won't be a problem for..."

ZZQ

"The menu board at the entrance caught our attention and imagination earlier this year, but tonight was first opportunity to visit. Amazing food,..."

Melinda

"I had organized surprise birthday dinner in Verve last night for a group of 6, all of us are first timers in this cosy Italian restaurant. Adam was..."

TzeLing

"Service is outstanding.Food is fast to arrive, authentic, generous and delicious - I had the chilli crab spaghetti and just thinking about..."

Hungry Gal

"3 gluten free diners and one who also had a dairy intolerance and they made such an effort! So much choice and the kitchen was very accommodating...."

Lianne Kenna

"The Garlic Loaf is fantastic and I highly reccomend the Meat Balls Linguini. A little dissappointed they wouldnt allow changes to the pizzas and..."

Tony Mithen

"Great find for a great meal. A bit noisy but this can’t be helped I don’t think given the space. Great service and food. A gem of..."

SC

"A Beautiful dining experience! Fresh Pasta, fantastic service and a great atmosphere...I highly recommend the "Bread Platter ($5/person for 4..."

Greg Hatch

"Updated review (September, 2019): Rating of 3.5 if it was possible. Went here for walk-in dinner with the partner.We ordered the specials of the..."

Quesarahsarah

"We read this was one of the must visit casual dining restaurants in Brisbane so we booked a table on the day, no problems. When we arrived at the..."

Hunbun

"Been a while since visiting Verve. Not sure why and it won’t be so long till the next visit. Took some USA friends along, they raved! Busy..."

Doug Merritt

"I decided to come here on Saturday with my boyfriend after reading some Zomato reviews.The food here is seriously tasty! I ordered the..."

Charsna

"We have been coming since inception by Brett Munro thirty years ago and then Shane for the last 17. Fantastic as usual today. Resurrected the shaved..."

Geoff

"Great food! Great drinks! Very New York style underground hidden gem. Can be very noisy though. Love the risotto and pizzas. Only serve pizzas 2-5..."

Jessica Rainford Ballard

"Not one for the claustrophobes. But I've always enjoyed the dank basement darkness of it...because that's how I mole. Lunch choices today..."

Cino's Mum

"One of my top 3 favourite restaurants... have always had an awesome night here. It does get a bit loud down there and there is definitely no lack of..."

Christian Thomsen

"Delicious food (I throughly recommend the prawn pizza to those who are inclined towards such a dish. It was utterly incredible!), great dining..."

Nick X Thomson

"Loved it! The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing! Fast service and reasanoble prices.The restaurant itself was a little bit dark,..."

Heleen

"I've been here a number of times and have always loved the food and cider/beer menu. The service is excellent and while it's always a bit noisy..."

Bryce Stroud

"I have been here a number of times now and everytime the food has been delicious and fresh. The beers and ciders are on another level. You must try..."

Lady Bacon

" Customer service was excellent! Friendly and lively staff! The food was also amazing! Would definitely recommend. Will be back again for sure :)..."

Gurpreet Singh

"Finally made it here! Great entree platter with flexible helpful amendments for children. Superb beef cheeks, pork belly linguine, caesar salad. ..."

Chinook

"Great food! Reasonable prices. Portion sizes are correct! All in all...this place does a great job. Tasty food and many options done at a..."

King Nibble

"One of my favourite spots for dinner with a chilled beverage. Service has always been good, the wine list is substantial for a small venue and the..."

Colin Baker

"Wandering down the staircase from street level to Verve transforms the bustling modem city scape into what feels like a hidden underground club. The..."

Aussie Meets World

"Verve has always been there, tucked away behind that bright red rustic door. So you might miss it if you don't look carefully for it but when you do..."

MynameisFood.

"Excellent service. The people are friendly and genuine. The pasta was delicious! The the chicken fettuccine which was great and my cousin had the..."

Chants

"I've always liked this place. For the last five years or so, the food has been consistently good except for the last time I ate there; I got the..."

Hungrygirl

"Every dish was complete. Like nothing was missing. We ordered artichoke pizza and that was probably the best veg pizza we had it in Brisbane. I got..."

Monika Koley

"Amazing food...the chef was kind enough to do a ratatouille for me, which was brilliant. Writing the review as I am enjoying the leftovers for..."

Abhishek Khandelwal

"With an international visitor in town, on a cold winter night and feeling the need for some good italian, I did a quick search on Zomato and Verve..."

Melisa Lewins

"Excellent food and customer service. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. The food arrived quickly and it was tasteful and nicely done. The staff were..."

S Z

"Yum! Tasty Italian food? Yes please! This place never dissapoints. Fresh, delicious food and a lovely ambience to enjoy a meal with friends. The only..."

Hannah Nixon

"Excellent value for money - large portions and delicious food. The garlic pizza bread makes for a good entree and the chips are an excellent..."

Anthony H

"I don't usually think of cider and Italian/pizza going together, but it works at Verve. I've been here for lunch and dinner a couple times and..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Nice place for gathering/ dating. Pasta is definitely worth a try. Seafood is delicious/fresh. Nice alcohol/ beer choice. Good service. Would..."

Lydia

"I love Verve, tasty and reasonably priced food. Try the croquettes of the day, last Friday they were pulled pork, they were fantastic. I had the..."

Aoife

"Really good service here and very friendly staff. Very accommodating of our group. I had Beer Battered Fries, Garlic Pan, Pork Belly, and Affogato...."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Gosh golly, that blue cheese risotto is the bees knees! Seriously, some craft beer and that amazing risotto will make anyone's dreams come true. What..."

Eatowenseat

"Couldnt fault a thing...the service, atmosphere, music, temperature was all great....oh and the food was amazing! The goats cheese and chicken..."

Matt

"One of my favourite places to grab some pasta and by one of the best i mean top of the list. I brought a dish with gnocchi but could not keep of my..."

Kimy Tang

"Have been here a few times with family and friends, amazing food! Generous portion sizes, so come hungry! Extensive cider menu. Only complaints are..."

Chloekt

"First time trying Verve last night. Recommended by a friend who dined with us. Couldn't fault service or quality. We had the special pizza which..."

Dom Griffin

"I've only been here once and had the creamy sauce ravioli with chicken. The food was delicious and the potions were large. The sauce was a little bit..."

Jesscia Whitker

"Very friendly, clean, hassle free, one of the best coffee I've ever had , fresh home and handmade pasta comma free focaccia to start with and free..."

Greer Mcmulen

"I have been here multiple times and each time I have loved it! The service is friendly and accommodating to big groups as well as couples. The..."

Betty & Jason

"FOOD = 4.0SERVICE =3 5FOOD CONSISTENCY = 4.5CLEANLINESS= 5.0Good food.Great deserts.Lots of options and desert is..."

Foodie

"Great service, great place and great food. Held a birthday party here and the staff helped a lot. I had the snapper and crab risotto, really tasty..."

J

"Great venue and friendly staff. The food was amazing, nothing to fault. We were told the blue cheese was risotto was amazing and it lived up to the..."

Cat

"Tried Verve for the first time and boy was I blown away. Loved the funky set up they have going (so underground) but the food was to die for. Love..."

Brendan

"This place is my love, if i crave for italian food, and a drink, this is the must go if i am in the CBD. but since the very first time i had the blue..."

Misscharlot

"Verve Restaurant, Bar and Cider House in Brisbane's Central Business District has been one of the most popular places for a meal for many years, and..."

Atreyu

"Amazing food and huge portions! They are always really busy but you never wait long for your food and the service is great! Will be back! ..."

Megan

"Awesome underground restaurant. Partner and I went on a busy Thursday night and the waitstaff were attentive. Drinks were really fast and the food we..."

Foody12

"Decent Italian food. Great atmosphere and interior. They probs have the coolest location for their toilets. The price is a bit above average but then..."

Besleo28

"A pretty cool little underground restaurant and bar. Great selection of drinks and the pizza is awesome. Would happily have it again or try some..."

Patrick

"Amazing food, whether it's pasta or pizza! Starters and ciders (plenty to choose from) are really good s well. However, the atmosphere is not so..."

Ana Rita Fraga

"Absolutely delicious. Quick service. Risotto's were to die for. Yum yum..."

Amanda Duhig

"This place is AMAZING. I've been here just twice so far but holy hell it's awesome! The best Gnocchi I've ever had and the Blue Cheese Risotto is..."

Natasha Dunks

"Swerve into Verve for delicious serves of Risotto. Hidden in a uber dark and dingy basement, it is surprising that a bar like this would serve..."

The Food Extinguisher

"Finally we found amazing Italian in Brisbane. My husband and I dined at Verve on Sat 21 March for the first time. We loved it. The service was..."

Nikki

"The best eye fillet in brisbane by far...."

Tamara_davey

"Skip the restaurant - true cider to be found. Head straight for the bar at the back and strike up a conversation with the friendly bar staff. They..."

BrisbaneFoody

"Decided to try out Verve after reading the great reviews and I wasn't disappointed. The restaurant itself has a very cool basement vibe and the staff..."

JJ

"Don't judge on the decor. Excellent Food!!!. Walk down into the basement and don't be afraid. It looks pretty rugged with the eclectic art and..."

MT

"The service is sensational the food is unbelievably consistent I've been there tonnes of times and never ever had a bad meal it's the..."

Lashez

"We had a great late lunch on Monday. First time here. The decor is vibrant but set to mood. Lighting, art and bare brick walls were pleasing. The..."

Taygan Prebble

"Food always good... I see what someone else has written about staff avoiding eye contact.. so true.. we always go to verve but the service is always..."

Liz

"Nice and busy on a Monday night in the cellar. Decent food, pleasant..."

Ozcar

"Verve Restaurant and Cider House is amazing!!! We walked in on a Tuesday night thinking it would be easy to get a table, we were wrong! However, the..."

Aleisha Collard

"Loved it. Great food, great service and great price . We had a table of 15 and all our meals came out together and everyone loved their meals. I got..."

Mandy

"Yum. Great vibe and food reasonably priced! The chicken risotto was..."

Adam Rowe

"Love this place!. Great atmosphere and quality food! Nice place to come with friends for dinner and..."

FoodBlah

"Reliable and Tasty. This is my go to place for great pasta and risotto. I have tried a lot on their menu and their specials. I would recommend their..."

Nzcoffeem

"Great Place!. Verve Restaurant Bar Cider House is one of the best places I've been in a long time. When I went, I got the Stuffed Mushroom Salad and..."

Lucy Theodore

"Great food, went here with a gluten free friend and so good to see pizzas can be made on gluten free bases and the pasta can be gluten free. Awesome..."

Nicola

"Love this little hidden restaurant. We always have the goat's cheese and chicken gnocchi & the pumpkin pizza. The gnocchi is soo soft & the sauce is..."

Lindy

"Great Italian restaurant! Good vibes and good food. Can't complain! The vanilla parfait was to die..."

Linda

"A group of us (30) went here for a work lunch. Complimentary bread came out. Then food not long after! Had the pancetta & mushroom risotto. Sooo..."

CB

"Cider and pasta: what more could you want?. I haven't tried that many dishes from Verve because time and time again, I go back to the gnocchi -..."

Foodieinheels

"10/10. Absolutely love this place. Verve is an Italian kitchen which serves primarily pasta and risotto. I've had several things off the menu all of..."

Thomas Battams

"Love it. Great food. Awesome wines and ciders. Service was a little bitchy but mostly fun. Will be..."

Brisfoodle

"Our favourite spot. Love love love Verve. Awesome staff, heaps of cider, freaking awesome food in a cosy and bustling space. Full of..."

Sarah Wittman

"One of the Best in BNE. Pro: great pasta, great range of ciders, and good service.Con: it is always full in the weekends due to..."

Nonagon

"Our must go whenever we can Modern Italian. Everything is excellent; the food, the service, the atmosphere. 10 out of 10. The pork belly linguini is..."

Theo

"Fantastic restaurant, located downstairs like your going into a basement. food was delicious we had tips to share a main each. My gnocchi was cooked..."

Rachee Baybee

"Great pasta. We had a table of 6, everyone liked their meals but everyone agreed the pork belly pasta was best. My parents had trouble hearing due to..."

Bjjjj

"Highly Recommend this place ! Pasta & Pizza taste absolutely Awesome..."

James Diaz

"Always a good time. We love this place. Each time, the food is fantastic and the service is good. Love the cool underground vibe to..."

Think Positive

"Best risoto ever !!..."

Babi Farias

"The pork belly pasta gets me..."

Rachel

"Really impressed. Turned up with group of six adults and seven kids on a busy night with no reservation. Tables were quickly arranged, orders taken,..."

Burbs67

"Not bad..... We've been here before for drinks and the atmosphere was good - jazz playing - it was something different for Brisbane. We went back for..."

Tyler Brown

"Good service, unpretentious wine list which is cleverly paired to the kitchen. Best choices, pan bread, calamari fritti, chicken and squid risotto..."

Julius Freeman

"Great atmosphere and even better food will definitely be going..."

Rian Parkin

"I was at the Verve yesterday for Lunch. I can honestly say 9 out of 10. Helpful staff, good food. Thumps..."

Patrick Star

"Beautiful venue! Great menu, spoilt for options. Friendly staff. Pasta was delicious & plentiful. Can highly recommend this..."

Meagan Cross

"Best pasta I've had in Brisbane so far. Verve is one of my favorite restaurants. It can get a little noisy, but it's decor is trendy and the food is..."

Delia

"Winner winner chicken dinner. The chicken and blue cheese risotto is straight up amazing, every..."

Bloz

"Great Place. I had the lasagna it was really good! It came with heaps of sauce just to my..."

I LOVE FOOD

"Fantastic food and service. Best dining experience I've had since... I don't know when! The food was fantastic - simple meals with great flavours and..."

Leesh

"Clearly I have been living under a rock not to have been here before - what a fun establishment!!! Great vibe, great food and great..."

Servicewithasmile

"Some of the best pasta I have had. I tired a prawn pasta and a mushroom one, both amazing. This is not a standard pizza and pasta place it is on a..."

Food Inc.

"Atmospheric. A trendy, underground joint that has plenty of charm. A wide range of Ciders are on offer from around the world. My Chorizo Gnocchi dish..."

Allan

"Nice. Went there with a friend on thursday night - initially thought it was a smart choice since most reviews complain about the noise level, however..."

Wn

"Delizioso. Absolutely delicious. Excellent choice of both food and beverage. Very reasonable pricing and excellent, fast service. Anyone who is into..."

Gastronauts

"Love this place! Have been here a few times and the food has been consistently good and fast! The chicken and camambert risotto is to die for. Great..."

Kat Beecham

"Amazing rissoto!. Love their rissotos. The chicken and camebaert is delicious and creamy. So good. Wish they had more ciders on tap though...."

Tanya

"Brisbane CBD's hidden gem. You probably wouldn't even know if you walked past Verve in the city. It is hidden down some steps around the corner from..."

Marilyn Jean

"After being privy to rave reviews from fellow uni slaves and Italian enthusiasts, I finally had the opportunity to dine here. Oh man, nothing has..."

Jackie D

"Delish Pasta. Dark, noisy basement - interesting atmosphere - love it or hate it. LOTS of cider choices!! Pastas are amazing!! Slightly..."

Forever Hungry

"Amazing food - the gnocchi was amazing, the tiramisu was authentic and not over sweet, but if you are going to have the trio of dips ask what they..."

Raquel011

"The food here was very good for the price you pay. The fact that there were gluten free options was fantastic as I suffer from alot of allergies. The..."

Noreen Khan

"Excellent pasta. The pasta is really rich and delicious here. I'm not much of a pasta person but it was enjoyable and everyone at my table seemed..."

Natalie Harris

"After dining in at Verve three times now, I have been nothing but impressed. The first time, I had no idea what to expect, in regards to the food,..."

Jayden Baker

"Cosy dining place. Food well served and attentative..."

Foodlover

"Best risotto in town!. Good service, atmosphere and food. Verve is a nice affordable restaurant and perfect for mid week dining. The scallop and..."

Hales

"Yummy :). I'm always impressed by their yummy foods :)It is definitely a great place to catch up with friends.Not so much of a..."

Tia.

"I have not been to Verve in many years. I was in Brisbane and thought I'd grab a takeaway. The place was absolutely pumping. Great atmosphere and I..."

Brooke Lia Lasker

"Been here many times and the food and service can never be faulted. Barely a wait for meals or between courses and great..."

Kris Birch

"Delicious!. This was an unexpected, but delightful find. Funnily enough, I used the Urbanspoon "shake" app on my phone to find this place. I was a..."

Frenchfrygirl

"Amazing service, delicious food and funky environment. Worth a visit for..."

Max's Mum

"I love this place!. I was really impressed with my experience at this restaurant. First of all, the waitress I had was exceptional. I was..."

Kelly Walker

"Best pasta in the City. Whenever I have a craving of anything Italian, Verve is the place to go! They have a variety of pastas and pizzas and I'm not..."

Mariz

"My new favourite!. I've come here a few times and enjoy it more everytime. Every meal has been great and good value.Staff are all very warm and..."

Cameron

"A secret paradise. Verve is a hidden gem, for sure. It is a funky cavernous cellar with THE best array of beers, ciders and whiskey in all of..."

Ryan Donovan

"Feels like home. The staff, food and atmosphere of Verve Restaurant Bar Cider House rock. Consistently good, I'd recommend it to anyone wanting a..."

SharW

"Highly Recommended. I've been coming here for a few years and have never been disappointed. Great for a quiet, intimate drink or dinner with friends...."

Bec

"Been coming here for years...always the best tasty food! Highly recommend this awesome..."

Michelle Romans

"Yummy. It's loud and casual. The pasta and risottos are always nice with lots of flavours. This is a great place for an after work dinner with some..."

Reg

"Great atmosphere, fantastic risotto and the most impressive cider list I've seen. Friendly and knowledgeable service, particularly at the bar, tops..."

Alison White

"BEST PASTA I'VE EATEN. I arrived late to dinner with friends and quickly ordered the Sand Crab & Snapper risotto. I was incredibly hungry, it arrived..."

Kawaii Bubble Tea

"Great atmosphere. We really like the atmosphere of this restaurant and the food and service compliment it nicely!! alot of my friends are vegetarian..."

Nicky Dennis

"Now this is a restaurant that belongs in a city known for cuisine, such as New York. Great food, great value and amazing..."

Deza

"Great casual spot. Fantastic decor, fast and unpretentious service, and GREAT pasta. can't fault it. I wasn't expecting a whole lot from the food..."

Jim

"Always great. All I have to say is that I love verve. I have been here on multiple occasions for drinks and dinner or just a snack and it is..."

Lola

"Our party of 5 had 5 different meals: 3 pastas & 2 risottos. Everyone was happy. My eggplant risotto had a very generous serving of olives and a..."

Satiety Society

"Goats cheese gnocchi, best..."

Rach

"8/10. Whether I'm catching up with a friend after work over dinner or having some drinks before heading out on the weekend, it's always good. The..."

DiningDiva

"Good value and tasty!. Cheap and cheerful Italian. And by cheerful, I mean really cheerful. I love interacting with the quirky staff here. Service..."

Hayley Parvin

"Not sure how we stumbled across Verve as its tucked away in a basement on Edward Street. Really nice cafe style food. Thumbs up for the..."

Iayesha

"Slow-cooked beef cheeks...YUM!! Good service & they let you pay separately. Tends to be noisy though. All in all, a fun place for lunch or dinner..."

Alieraleilia

"Highest Possible Rating. I have been going to Verve for years now, have never walked away not impressed. Its amazing how many people rave about this..."

EnHop

"Good!. To begin with, I love the atmosphere! Quite well priced, me and my friends, as uni students, could afford! Food was quite good, although I had..."

Eloise Hewson

"Loved it. I went there with the idea that Verve was going to be a cozy environment with a few tables free for walk-ins. Guessing by the number of..."

Sam Minns

"Great arty vibe, dreamy mood lighting, delicious food and dangerously more-ish cocktails! Highly recommend the chicken & Camembert risotto, pumpkin..."

Tiffany Atkin

"I adore the vibe in this restaurant. Dimly lit, chilled out little underground space. Definitely recommend the Stuffed Mushroom Risotto and a bottle..."

M

"Delicious! Didn't make a booking but were seated within half an hour on a busy Friday night. Staff were quick to serve us and meals were great. Cool..."

Emily Clark

"What took me so long?. Not sure why I hadn't visited Verve yet but hey a chilly Friday lunch time was as good a time as any. Special of beef cheek..."

Vanilla

"Great food!. I always enjoy the food at Verve but be prepared to wait for the staff as it gets so busy they never seem to have enough staff to..."

High Heels

"Unfancy but Delicous. Went along for 'no frills' good hearty Italian feed.Verve delivered yet again on good food, good service and..."

Side

"Excellent First Experience. Went here on friday night as a spur of the moment thing with 2 other people. Got there at about 7.15 managed to get a..."

CO

"A favourite. Verve Cafe is perfect for a pre or post-theatre (at Metro Arts) drink or meal. Their food is delicious and well priced and the portions..."

K J

"Love it!. Oh I love this little place. It's kinda kooky but drink specials are awesome for happy hour, the pasta good and the seafood pizza was..."

Elle

"Fun little place if one can enjoy themselves sans natural light and breezes. Particularly enjoyable for those who don't want to hear anything their..."

Jazc

"Had the blue cheese risotto. Absolutely devine!! A bit noisy at times..."

Lookabookworm

"Absolutely sensational! I took my date here last week and we both love the place. Food was fantastic and service excellent. I recommend the..."

M Fuzz

"Friendly enthusiastic service. Food is good. Funky underground atmosphere. Bit of a tight squeeze for large bookings but we made the most of..."

Luluai

"Super Cafe.. Outstanding service, a jazzy ambiance, one of the best seafood pizzas I've ever eaten and coffee to die for. This place is just..."

Mr. White

"Great flavoursome food. Wait staff relaxed and very knowledgeable. Atmosphere Friday nights great relaxing at the bar before dinner. Trivia mid week..."

Benm

"My pork belly linguine! I thought it was a little bland... a little too much oil but the pork was good and it had chilli but not to spicy for me. I..."

TWARH

" The Verve Restaurant and Cider House is a very well executed dining experience, with a mood and ambiance that deserves a visit alone, augmented by..."

The Chameleon

"The Verve Cafe has been around for ever and has been a haunt for the denizens and citi dwellers to hang out and have a very reasonably priced meal..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Verve has been one of my favorite [underground, literally] restaurants since landing in Brisbane. Their food is probably the most flavorful I've had..."

Tammy

"Who would have thought that the basement of the arts factory would make such great Italian food? Don’t let the dark and dingy space scare you..."

Hannah Lewis

"There's a reason why this underground establishment is listed as the number one Brisbane restaurant on Urbanspoon. Their food is simply..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Whilst deciding on our mains, we elected to munch on Verves pan bread ($6), topped with kalamata olives, fetta and basil. Unfortunately it was also..."

Brisbane Devoured

"This is a place to spend some serious money in a lovely setting with a passionate waitstaff who loves to discuss the difference between toro and..."

Cora Chen

"Verve is hidden in the basement of the Metro Arts Centre, towards the bottom of Edward St in the city. It is generally quite busy so bookings are..."

Eating Brisbane

"A couple of weeks ago I had lunch at Verve Cafe with a few work buddies. Over the years I must have walked past Verve Cafe hundreds and hundreds of..."

Food Bling Brisbane

"Hidden away in the Johnny Ringo upstairs, my top picks were the chicken and mushroom and beef ragu would recommend this place the sauce was so creamy..."

Johnny

"This was a back up plan on a recent trip to Brisbane and we were very happy with both the food and service. It is hidden away upstairs at Johnny..."

Brad Fowler

"This was a surprise find in the city. It feels like it is hidden away, more exclusive. It has a lovely feel to it. The service was exceptional and..."

Michael Storrs (Mickey D)

"Amazing food. The pork belly was fantastic. Only reason I have it 4/5 is because the staff that day wasn’t very friendly. She seemed like she..."

Lavish Lalwani

"Food was really good. Steak and Crab Linguene was beautiful. The Tasting Platter fresh flavourful. Arincini great. Service was good. The Place is a..."

Bryce Nielsen

"Such a great atmosphere and the cider and food was delicious (I especially recommend the goats cheese gnocchi and the key lime cider - they were both..."

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