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Caravanserai

87/100 (2118 ratings)

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Mezze Platter

Baklava with Ice Cream

Kabobs

Apple Tea

Fig Pudding

Halloumi

Ottoman Meze

Salad

Crispy Skinned Salmon Pesto Pan Roasted Vegetables Pearl Barley And

Mussels

Turkish Sangria

Salmon

Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated in Spiced Yoghurt Almond Honey

Turkish Delight

Char Grilled Steak Roasted Kipfler Potatoes Wilted Spinach Asparagus

Warm Turkish Bread

Ribs

Salad with Yoghurt Sauce

Prawns

Hallumi Spicy Olives Pomegranate Salsa Fig Chutney

Fire Roasted Vegetables Stacked with Grilled Polenta and Haloumi

Prawn and Mussel Pilaf with Harissa Rice Pan Tossed with Butter And

Kofte Kebab

Meatballs

Sit down

Mediterranean

Turkish

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Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

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Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We got the share platter for two. The platter was very generously portioned. The array of food was amazing! Everything on the platter was beautifully..."

Freckles_matchstick

"June 2020. Went here with a group of friends on a weekend night for dinner after making a reservation ahead of time. BYO - we bought our wine from..."

Quesarahsarah

"Food = 4.0Ambience = 3.5Service = 4.0Amazing food and great choices. The food is dome well and meats are succulent and not dried..."

Foodie

"Very nice steak. However would come back just for the Turkish..."

Kyle Jones

"Really really good middle eastern food. Been coming here for years and have brought several friends here after talking things up so much with every..."

Matt Crombie

"Would highly recommend. Great value for money, great atmosphere, and all the food tasted delicious..."

Ben Cossey

"My partner and I had dinner at Caravanserai last night and honestly the food we ordered was 5 stars. We arrived just after 6pm without a book omg and..."

AEM

"This evening we had a delicious meal , our only mistake was having an entree which was the Pide bread and dips it was yummy but so much food we could..."

Jane Sumner

"We had dinner here recently. A big family get together. We got the set menu another was literally so much good we couldn't eat it all! The entré was..."

Kayla Gordon

"I used to go to this place ages ago & tried it again recently. The fact it's still there is a testament to how good it is. We shared the banquet & it..."

5mins_more_sleep

"We ordered take away to have in Highgate Hill Park up the road. The wonderful lady serving us offered us restaurant cutlery as they did not have take..."

Dan

"Without a doubt, Turkish food isn't one that I often get to sample very often at all, but having said that, there are a few Turkish places that have..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Very busy, and difficult to have a conversation with any friends at dinner. The food is lovely although very heavy on the dill. I would definitely..."

Hannah Louise

"A nice night walk to a beautiful Turkish restaurant, on the side streets in West End. We were not ready for what we were about to get into 😊...."

Adam Pinzone

"Busy place but has a nice ambience. It has good anti-food Instagram lighting, no joke I can’t take a photo to share with friends. Pretty expensive..."

Long Giang

"Delicious food and a nice busy yet cozy vibe. I’m not one for straying from a single course, but everything looked too good. Three courses and they..."

Jessica

"It's a busy restaurant so you'd better book a table in advance. We were happy because we didn't spend too much time to wait for our food. The fig..."

Queenie

"Amazing food, we loved it. Everything perfect, Except that there was no heater on the outside where we were seated, so, it was kinda freezing..."

Arjun

"An exotic name and interesting place. The meze and kofta and borek delicious. It's not a regular for us but doesn't disappoint. It's palatable..."

Geoff

"Food was great, will be coming back here again for sure. A great experience at a reasonable price. BYO is a big plus as well. Only thing I would..."

Zach

"I was here once before but it was at least 10 years ago before we moved to Australia. I knew what the exterior looked like and that it was somewhere..."

Canuck In Oz

"What a gem of a place. Yes it’s LOUD - but that’s just the sound of happy patrons bonding over their utterly delicious food and BYO wine. Have..."

The Other Jenners

"Stunning little middle eastern gem. I love the bustle and loud chatter this place brings. Was originally my fave little Turkish hangout in Brisbane..."

Sharona Maree

"Loved it! Food was delicious and serving size just right, prices really good too. We got the platter for 2, which had such a delicious selection of..."

Ally Lang

"I am never disappointed by the food or service at Caravanserai! The staff are lovely and are always ready to offer their recommendations, and the..."

Pallavi

"Quality food served very quickly. Pick up your wine first at the bottleO nearby. Eclectic, relaxed and zero pretensions. Muted lighting isn't really..."

Oliver Raman

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Brisbane. The mezze platters are amazing. Beautiful ambiance. Always great service. Only big..."

MostlyVego

"The share platters will blow your mind. I loved the low-light setting and great for a date or a catch up with the fam over fantastic food. If you..."

Zannastardust

"We went for dinner here last night and had a great time.This gem is located just before a turn on Dornoch Cr.The ambience was really nice you almost..."

Johann Magnus Xavier

"Great place with a nice atmosphere - might be a bit too dimly lit for some. The food is delicious, especially their winter fare (who doesn't..."

Kan Do

"Caravanserai used to be my local a few years ago. I absolutely love the food there. They used to have a lamb shank with eggplant mash that was so..."

T Loves Food

"Charming, intimate and way more sophisticated than you'd expect from a Turkish restaurant. Service is friendly and reasonable. Menu is limited but..."

JS

"Been to this restaurant a few times over the years. As usual, the food was great. Good servings with platters the best way to go... The service..."

Kevin Brazel

"This is another one of the long-timers that populate the pockets of West End. With the ideal location, and the view from the top (river and..."

Atreyu

"Many visits, much delicious, so taste. Caravanserai is the place for any occasion. Whether you're wanting to impress on a first date or trade laughs..."

Ben Doyle

"Great vibe. We had a great night! The food was flavourful and delicious. We went on the Friday night and the place was packed. We'll definitely go..."

Rebecca

"Went there for lunch on Mothers Day. Portions are generous. It is not overly expensive and the food yummy. We had the Meze for entree, mixed..."

LindaC

"The best Turkish I've tried in Brisbane hands down! Incredible Meze platters to share with a bottle of wine, everything on them was perfection. I..."

The Espresso Alliance

"I've been coming to Caravanserai for over 5 years now and I am still yet to be disappointed by a meal. Generally speaking, I end up rolling out like..."

Jax

"This place has a great atmosphere, great food and very friendly and entertaining staff :)Recommend it for everyone to come..."

Lara May

"This is the most amazing Turkish food I have ever had. The food is great, the service is amazing and in a convenient location. I had the share..."

K.thomasnielsen

"We got the feta pide and the Mediterranean Platter for $64.50, absolutely delicious! Beef was v. tender and flavoursome, the meatballs were the best..."

Dom S

"Caravanserai is a feast for your palate and eyes. With the delectable smells filling the air and the soft middle eastern decor, you will feel..."

Foodgirl

"This place has accrued a loyal following for years - and rightfully so! The food is delicious and it's one of a few nice BYO restaurants around -..."

Foodieinheels

"First off, sorry no pics for this one! Had a dinner with a bunch of other bloggers pre-Christmas and decided to have the night off taking photos..."

AteToooMuch

"We had a fantastic evening catching up with friends over some shared dishes. Everything was delicious - beef rib, chicken skewers, prawns, hummus,..."

M Franks

"Fantastic food. We went as part of a large group and the service was quite good. It was nice to be able to get a fish and vegetable dish. It may not..."

Satiety Society

"Went here on a date on Saturday night. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Restaurant has a great vibe with dimly lit rooms. The food is very..."

Facebook User

"Fantastic, fantastic place. I've never had a bad meal here, and I've been eating At Caravanerai since the 90s! The staff are friendly, professional..."

Berreto

"Amazing food! Will definitely be..."

Natalie Jordana

"Love love love this place! Presentation isn't top notch but the taste makes up for it. We always come back for The Mixed Platter for Two..."

SY

"We just had the most delicious meal here! I would highly recommend the kofta's and the chicken skewers were amazing! I'm already planning our next..."

Naomi Turner

"I dined here recently with a large group of friends, and the Caravanserai staff could not have been more accommodating. We organised to bring our own..."

Emily

"Loved It. Party of 7 for dinner on a Thursday night and I convinced everyone to get the Deluxe Sultans Banquet. There was some initial reluctance..."

Kaideep

"Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane. I love the dim warm vibe of this place. Food is always amazing and a fun atmosphere. You have to get the platter..."

Daniel

"This place is the best! Definitely recommend getting platters to share - both the 'Caravanserai' and 'Ottoman' mezes are great, and the main mixed..."

Emma Hales

"Love this place. Great staff, beautiful exotic decor and great homemade Turkish cuisine. I've here many times and it always makes me..."

Rich

"Wandered in on a Friday night without a booking (shame on us), and the accommodating staff still found us an intimate table. Fantastic combination of..."

BCx

"Great Night Out!. I've been coming to Caravanserai for years and it's always been a satisfying experience. The food is delicious, the staff are..."

David P

"Our group of four had a lovely meal here on Sunday night. The Caravanserai Meze, Meatballs and the Salmon were terrific. The meals were huge so we..."

Jeremy

"The good was good but had to wait ages for it. The nation's came out an hour and half after entree and meals were close to cold. Will try it again..."

JW

"Lovely!. We had a beautiful meal and the service was fantastic. The restaurant is very popular and very loud on a Friday night but the food and..."

Lalala Dannii

"Fab choice. Was there for dinner this week and the food was really great, soooo tasty. The meats had been marinated to perfection and the Turkish..."

Gabba Girl

"Excellent!. Our dinner experience at Caravanserai was exceptional. We ordered all of our food to share between 4 with extra servings of bread. In..."

Sushilover

"Highly Recommended. From the moment we walked into this beautiful and atmospheric place, we were greeted by the friendly and warm staff. The service..."

Chisoid

"LOVE it. We go here all the time and get the banquet. The staff are awesome, food is amazing and its such a bargain however you go. It can be really..."

Sarah

"Went on a Tuesday night and it was packed! Must have been due to the $30 banquet special which we also decided to order. Thought it was a main each..."

JKL

"Still on the fence with this one.... Yep, title says it all... The food is reasonable, we always get the platter to share. Some items are hit and..."

TheYummer

"We will return!. I went here with a small group of five and had the Deluxe Sultan’s banquet. When the meze platters came out we were a little..."

The Food Oracle

"Try it.. Been here many times before and even though the prices have gone up and the Sublime platter no longer has lamb cutlets on it (hint hint) the..."

Matt Clark

"This is a great local place, food is very good and is good value. I great place for a large group with their share plates and the main meals are an..."

David Hanlin

"One of the Best in Brisbane. The atmosphere is akin to being transported into a gypsy hideaway and the food is utterly fantastic. It may have just..."

Blackdogsong

"I was in on Saturday night for a friends birthday and I was blown away with the tasty food, excellent customer service and the great atmosphere in..."

Prasso

"Definitely will be back. Visited on Thursday night with a group of friends, had the $39 platters, so tasty, generous portions and no problems with..."

Foodylicious

"Outstanding! Gobble Gobble.... As always, great atmosphere and energy from the moment you enter this eclectic restaurant...Most recently we..."

Jonathan Mayes

"New favourite. Got there at 6pm. Was great to beat the crowd. Ordered the caravanserai meze for entree and the kofta for main. Both great. Didn't..."

Emme

"Food coma!. The kind of food I could imagine my grandma cooking - if she was Turkish. It has a very homey nurturing feel. The portions are big, the..."

Suzie Elizabeth

"A hidden gem. We ordered the deluxe banquet between four and every course was spot on! Great atmosphere, service can be slow on busy nights but well..."

Fat Starfish

"I love the rooms / balcony and the ambiance. I find the food not as heavy as some other turkish places. I also find it great value for money..."

Paul Lange

"Good quality Turkish food! Desserts are mediocre..."

Neha Aggarwal

"Fantastic. Caravanserai never fails! I always order the Caravanserai Meze for us to start - everything on the platter is delicious. The meatballs are..."

SJ

"Lovely food. We went to Caravanserai in West End last Saturday. The service was quick and efficient. The food was not cheap but it was lovely (I had..."

Landish

"OH MY GOD AMAZING. We got.... OH MY GOD AMAZING.We got the full banquet and it was an excellent choice. Every single dish was super..."

Holly Jones

"A Hidden Treasure. Dined here on Saturday night - a table of 7. Food was delicious and generous sized servings. The main platter which states it's..."

Melly

"Second visit as good as the first. Had our second visit a few weeks ago and it was great. Our table of 3 had perfectly attentive service, not too..."

Emma Milne

"Wonderful. Great atmosphere, good service and really tasty, authentic food. We went to Caravanserai on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was full..."

Andrew W

"Booked a table for 12 here for my Birthday and every single one of us LOVED the food, one of my friends even decided to book again for her Birthday..."

Renee Lawrence

"Enjoyable experience. Went with friends, shared the entree, lots of dips and bread and had the Istanbul Sublime platter with my husband. Portions..."

Fefe

"Been around for a long time for a good reason!. This restaurant has been around for a long time and serves up great food. The menu has enough on it..."

MYFOODREVIEW

"Happy with our meal. It was totally packed and apart from the chill every time someone opened the door we had an enjoyable evening.. Making alot of..."

Stayhuman

"I visited caravanserai when it first opened years ago and wasn’t impressed with the food or the long waiting times. I revisited the restaurant..."

Catdog

"Orange Blossom Special, I found your review very informative yet hypercritical to the MAX. You just gave this restaurant a big wrap and then said..."

Dougmay

"Very busy, but for a reason. Good food, good atmosphere. Exceptional staff on the night we visited..."

Sharkdick87

"Lots of food!. Went for a banquet dinner with 9 people. Service was fine, food was tasty and plentiful. Everyone enjoyed the food, and with some..."

Sherdie

"Chicken?. Look, I'm not one to order chicken when I go out to eat. Why? Because I've had terrible experiences in the past - dry, dry, dry (bordering..."

Jesskaar

"Best Turkish in Brisbane. My husband and I visit Caravanserai as often as we can - one of our favourite places to eat in Brisbane. Love the Ottoman..."

Claire In Brisbane

"Great food!. I went a week ago on a Friday night and it was packed! We booked very late so we did only get a little table outside, would have..."

Kelsey W

"The food took a very long time to arrive but it was definitely worth the wait! Fantastic food and very good service from our friendly waitress...."

James Duncan

"Win!. One of my favourites. The only time we ever went wrong was with the salmon but everything other dish has been..."

Ian R

"One of west ends best kept secrets..family run restaurant with so much passion and a really warm feel which reflects this restaurants vibe. Love the..."

NTD

"Caravanserai is one of my favourite places to go out to dinner. The atmosphere is so romantic and the food is to die..."

SB

"My favorite restarant in Brisbane. I love Caravanserai! The food there is so yummy and the atmosphere is fantastic. The service is really friendly as..."

Renee

"Great Food. Caravanserai would have to be one of the best Turkish restaurants in Brisbane. We did not have to wait long for our entrees and mains to..."

Jonathan King

"I am still undecided about this place. I only tried the platter for two, and it was tasty enough, so maybe I should just lighten up. None of it..."

Deano's Digest

"Always wonderful. One of those restaurants we keep returning to. Delicious, great menu, fabulous service and well priced. Great..."

Tom

"We had the Sultan's Banquet and throughly enjoyed every part of the wonderful meal. Service was ok, if a little slow in between courses. The ambience..."

TurnerCorner

"Great lamb. Was there on tuesday and the lamb was great it came with a salad with orange and mint and big cous cous feta and a beetroot sauce..."

Eatingandrewgeorge

"Great turkish food. I went here with a group of 5 people as we're all big fans of Turkish food, having travelled there. It was SO crowded and a..."

Jen

"Great experience here!. I had great difficulty in getting a reservation here, so when I finally did I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed - and I..."

Anna

"Great atmosphere and friendly service adds more charm to this Turkish restaurant with a long history. I usually go for one of the mezzes to share..."

Jazc

"Delicious food, authentic and amazing! Recommend the lamb cutlets, an AWESOME b.y.o (corkage free!)..."

Manfood

"Steak is delicious staff wonderful n helpful nice dinner out with..."

Beth Preston

"Good food, good service, Tuesday banquets are great value. Staff very friendly and help keep a lighthearted atmosphere. The desserts are great..."

Bryan

"I ordered the shish kebap. It was pretty good actually. The chicken pieces were really tender and were chargrilled to..."

Hooi

"I've never been overly fond of Turkish cuisine but Caravanserai no doubt puts a modern twist into their middle-eastern dishes and together with their..."

Dolce Bunnie

"We decided to forego any form of entree and just indulge in the ‘Istanbul Sublime’, a mixed grill platter for two. When it came out we were both..."

Brisbane Devoured

"When I'm planning to go out and eat in a group, I can't help but think of Turkish or Greek food. The servings are generous and it's a style of..."

Cora Chen

"Have always wanted to try this place, it has such pretty fairy lights outside. It has a lovely warm atmosphere inside and was quite busy on a Friday..."

Cherie H

"This place was absolutely amazinggg! I’ve been looking for a good reliable Turkish restaurant and I definitely found one. The flavours were divine,..."

Tarren Mapoe

"This place is awesome. We met friends here and had such a lovely evening. The service is good, its BYO, the food is delicious, and the setting is..."

Christine Andrews

"This is a great little suburban gem with awesome food and wonderful ambiance. If it’s your first time you simply can’t go past the Deluxe Sultans..."

Danielle Williamson

"Must orders: The platter!!!! Everything on it is PERFECTION The mussels - this is so delicious and everyone I bring here also love love love the..."

KinzEats

"Excellent service and very delicious food. I had the Ottoman Meze for main, it was filled with a large variety of different yummy tastes. Harriet was..."

Con Costi

"Make sure to make a booking! This place gets full pretty quickly. Their platter for 2 is amazing. It has a great range of mezze and traditional..."

Waniya SMQ

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ZZQ

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Hunbun

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Doug Merritt

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Charsna

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Heleen

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Bryce Stroud

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King Nibble

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"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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