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Julius Pizzeria

89/100 (5103 ratings)

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"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..."

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