Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Coolangatta

14 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Gelatissimo Coolangatta
Gelatissimo Coolangatta
95/100 (215 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Italian
Australian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Gelato
Fast food
Italian
Australian
Seating
Takeout
Mid-range
"Love Gelatissimo ! Always a great selection of gelato and fabulous friendly service . The only Gelato bar my husband and I go to on the Gold Coast ,..."
Lisa Sharpe-Ruddleston
"Today I tried the New Mango Panacotta. Oh my absolutely delicious ......So many choices to choose from. I love the new revamp The presentation and..."
Leanne West
"We went last night and as usual the gelato was very tasty. What did impress me more than the gelato last night was the young lady working. She kept..."
Kayls Watt
"Best ice-cream in Australia even the display looks..."
Warren Ampt
"Follow @icecreamatlas on Instagram for the best ice cream, worldwide! I couldn't not try the dragonfruit sorbet, such a great colour! Both were..."
Ice Cream Atlas
"Yummy authentic Italian Gelato, Affordable price, friendly..."
AceToys World
"Great i e quality with a creative range of interesting and new flavours with a good pricing range. Location is opposite the beach and parking..."
Ralph Mayhew
"I had the 96% sugar free chocolate sorbet which was delicious. We Used 2 for 1 deal on back of Woolworths receipt to save money. There were lots of..."
Gareth Bell
"very good icecream and cool location, would be easy if have signs to the icecream shop from the may road, but that is just a ideia to bring more..."
Cesar Junior
"Good place for ice cream in Coolangatta! They have a lot of flavour to choose 👍🍦 Love it!! Double brownie the best..."
Narongrit Khamyot
"Great service, great flavours. Accommodated with daughters peanut allergy and my dairy free options. Definitely will..."
Danny Giles
"The family and I love this place.... Oh so yummy... Summer... Winter.. Doesn't matter.. Always..."
Alvin Scott
Tasca
Tasca
95/100 (173 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Crab
Oyster
Tuna
"These guys are the masters of offering a small menu and executing it to perfection! Exceptional food with amazing flavour and texture combinations...."
Chrissy Leeming
"Wish we tried Tasca sooner � food, drinks and vibe were amazing, but the service was the stand out. Can not recommend this place enough..."
Katie Conche
"The food is simply the best! The menu changes frequently, so going back often doesn’t become predictable. The staff is wonderful - friendly and..."
Mary Tait
"Came here for a dinner for one. Was seated at the bar, lovely staff guided me through the menu, made suggestions and made me feel welcome. Great..."
Elene Pilkington
"Amazing little gem. Walked past every night this week and every night it was bustling. We decided it was where we wanted to spend our anniversary..."
Samantha Geiger
"Visited over the opening weekend, place has an amazing intimate vibe, we had some tapas and stone and wood on tap was a winner for me while my..."
Karl Wood
"Absolutely amazing - words can’t describe it, honestly have to dine in to experience it for your self, Fast service, fantastic cocktails with..."
Jason Nicholls
"Ate there on the weekend and the food was excellent with a warm vibe and great hospitality. Stone and wood on tap and great cocktail selection cant..."
Steven Herriott
"Great food great little place friendly staff will go there..."
Anne-maree Hams
"Great Italian food n amazing Spanish wine! Hand in hand with great service and funky vibe fav place on the coast!..."
Janet Jenner
"Knocked it out of the park, food is amazing the chefs are wizards, one of the best meals I've ever..."
Elliott Balk
"Amazing food, cocktails and atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend Tasca more..."
Dan Maynes
"If you visit Coolangatta, love food and don’t eat here you’re missing out. Great service; amazing menu, fresh ingredients and priced..."
Justin Deeley
"Beautiful food, lovely mix of old world wines with some classic Aussie drops and wonderful staff. Loved..."
Laura Nicholls
"Impromptu visit, and what a treat. Service, food and wine was..."
Sandra Perrin
"The pumpkin gnocchi is to die for! The restaurant itself is tiny, with only about six tables inside and five outside. Bookings can only be done for a..."
Mathew Bell
"Called in for pre New Years drinks and Tapa's. No booking but staff were very happy to accommodate us. Started with cocktails then oysters and..."
Craig Ough
"A very special place. This is a REAL stand out. Capital city level dining and service, with small town friendliness, charm and personality...."
Anastasia Sh
"Really nice italian restaurant in the heart of Coolangatta. The servings were generous and thoughtfully crafted with fresh ingredients. I had the..."
Taylor Johnson
"Great that there was a selection of natural wines by the glass, but most were too clean for my taste. I wish there was more variety in character in..."
Taishi Fukuyama
"Tasca always has a great array of unusual wines, specifically orange wines and organics. The charcuterie plate is a must have and though it’s not..."
Nick Kittens
"Great place. The staff were pretty accommodating. I requested for a dish that wasn't there in the menu at 9PM. With 30 mins to close, they still gave..."
Kavea S Abhishek
"If only I could give this six stars. With work I was eating out 200 nights a year for several years. Tasca is the first place I've eaten at in a long..."
matthew mcguigan
Radici Pasta House Italia
Radici Pasta House Italia
92/100 (1938 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Romana
European
Italian
Italian
Southern-Italian
Vegan Options
Central-Italian
European
Lazio
Southern-Italian
Central-Italian
Romana
Lazio
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lobster
Pasta
Prawns
Pesto
Sit down
Central-Italian
Romana
Southern-Italian
Lazio
European
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Beach
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"I had a good night here ! Cocktails On point. Bartender very efficient ! Cannot complain about service at all. Food was tasty. Happy to recommend...."
Alice Marcel
"Ate here with my partner on 11/02/22 - the food was delicious but more than that, the servers were so lovely! We got there right when the kitchen was..."
RCS
"Lovely little authentic Italian restaurant in the centre of town. Owner bent over backwards to accommodate our request to fit 4 extras to our..."
Sue Cairnes
"Went here tonight for my birthday with hubby and kids. Absolutely LOVED it. Authentic food, great service. Will definitely come back when we are..."
emilio moreno
"Went tonight, managed to get in without a reservation, Good honest Italian food ,great flavours. Staff helpful. The bruscheatta with Anchovies was to..."
Karl Konic
"My Mum and I went here for dinner and dessert whilst staying at Calypso resort and the food was absolutely to die for! The pasts was amazing and the..."
kacey craft
"Wow we are absolute foodies and I have a good friends traditional nonna’s pasta sauce recipe from Sicily she’s even shown me how to 8-10 hr cook..."
Greg Bartlett
"Myself and my business partner had 3 courses here. They were Excellent, Excellent and Excellent. Even though we were disappointed the lobster was..."
Ant Gee
Earth N Sea
Earth N Sea
88/100 (1495 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Toasts
Beef
Schnitzel
Lasagne
Carbonara
Salad
Pesto
Calamari
Prawns
Burger
Sit down
Australian
Italian
Café
Pizza
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Amazing food, amazing staff, I work right next door and eat here as much as I can and the pizzas are the best I have ever had, my fav is the chicken..."
Katie Brewer
"Earth N Sea is fantastic (not the first time we have been here) & never had a bad meal. It's always great. Awesome food and service. A must do on our..."
Craig Ryan
"We had a girls weekend just gone by of 8. We had breaky for two of the three mornings and lunch another day. Service and food was first class, and..."
Sheryl Hunter
"Always fantastic with incredible service! The best value $10 brekky in town, great coffee and always welcoming and..."
Beccy Lee Filosophical
"Great value $10 breakfast, highly recommend. Family of 6 went two mornings in a..."
Gail Spendiff
"Came down from Brisbane for a week for Cooly Rocks On and hubby and I have eaten here twice and gotten takeaway once, each visit and meal has been..."
Jessica Williams
"Driving along, seen the name and thought lets give it ago. In terms of variety #5+ In terms of service #5+ Food - perfect! Not often you can walk..."
Ricky Gee
"My husband and I had the best pizza we have ever tasted on the weekend �� very..."
Tammy Halter
"Excellent service, delicious food, great spot. Love how the lady looked after my girl with colouring..."
Priscilla Morrison
"We come down to cooly just for this place. First pizza place all the kids..."
Tim Henningsen
"Great quality food and service is amazing. You won’t be..."
James Shipway
Keyhole Pizza
Keyhole Pizza
87/100 (69 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Italian
Australian
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Francie's Pizzeria
Francie's Pizzeria
85/100 (952 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Meatballs
Octopus
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had pizza at Francies tonight and the wood oven pizza was some of the best we have eaten and the lovely service made our dinner complete!!! Thank..."
Laura Stevanz
"We ate at Francie’s tonight and these wood fired pie pizzas are totally off the charts . We had the Rosa, Homecoming Queen & the Specktor & our..."
Piers Booth
"Went out for a impromptu dinner last night and found this lovely little pizzeria 😊 We were happy they could fit us in as the place was packed. We..."
Karla Jade
"Had an absolutely beautiful meal at Francie’s last night! We shared the octopus for entree - an explosion of incredible flavours and had a the best..."
Christine Jones
"The best pizzas cooked in a wood fired oven already been twice in a week, absolutely loved it. Kids loved the margarita pizza not a crumb left. Wine..."
Susan Wishart
"Absolutely loved dining at Francies tonight! Delicious woodfire pizza full of flavour, fresh ingredients and love � We were lucky enough to dine..."
Kate Pearce
"Bees knees! New level of froth in town... Golden water on tap, primo vino and pizza perfection. Tony and Claudia are killing it, get down and taste..."
Chad Hampson
"OMG 😱 still this amazing taste in my mouth after 4 hours. This place has just became our WOW place. I’ve never had any pizza like that stunning..."
Mustafa Burak Akkuş
"I have to say our experience at Francies was exceptional, from the time we sat down to the food. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive.... Five..."
Orhan Guzel
"The best Italian pizza place in AU. Taste was fab, I like the vibe too. I will definately come back..."
Wisdom Park
"Honestly... this place is incredible. I have never experienced such amazing wood fired pizza and to top it all off the vibe of the street style..."
J Brennan
"Really yummy vegan menu. Everything made from scratch. Awesome, happy..."
Liz Chase
"One of the places you don’t want everyone to know about. By far the best pizza on the coast and always a lovely atmosphere. As a bonus we can bring..."
Nadine Lafleur
"I would give 6 stars if I could. Best pizzas I’ve ever tried on the Gold Coast, tasty as and the dough is to die for. We just loved it and the wait..."
Nachi Rio
"The best pizza restaurant in QLD. Dough is thin but really chewy. Pizzas are freshly made and come out of the oven straight away. Nothing to..."
Ryu Sato
Cross Eyed Mary
Cross Eyed Mary
81/100 (110 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Italian
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Molto Delizio
Molto Delizio
80/100 (44 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
Bread And Butter
Bread And Butter
79/100 (899 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Campania
Spanish
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Campania
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Healthy
Italian
Mediterranean
Healthy
Italian
Vegan Options
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Tapas
Sit down
Healthy
Mediterranean
Pizza
Campânia
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wonderful food and great ambiance. It was pretty busy for dinner (which is usually a good sign). We had a family dinner and certainly didn't leave..."
Russell Hart
"Had a great meal here last night. Started with a cocktail each and some fab Arancini balls with truffle cheese sauce followed by the pizza special ..."
Greg Crump
"Nice place if you are into gourmet pizzas. Gets a bit smokey from the pizza oven, cement floors make it very noisy even with only a few people in..."
Shane Harper
"Drinks are amazing! The four if ordered something different after a yummy focaccia bread. The prawn pasta was incredible!! No complaints from anyone...."
Ken L
"Service was excellent and the recommendations from the staff were good. Loved the little tablets for ordering. Kids pizzas were great and I could..."
Benjamin Prior
"By far the best restaurant my family and I have found on the Gold Coast. We've been returning to this restaurant for a few years now and we're never..."
Kathryn G
"Where do I start!!! This place is a MUST when you come down this way!! I am a massive foodie and I just wish they had something like this in Sydney!..."
Ashlee Armitage
Delizosio
Delizosio
79/100 (535 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Italian
Mid-range
"AMAZING! Booked based on friends recommendations, with the aim to celebrate our recent engagement, my birthday and my parents dream holiday. Well..."
Kate Russell
"First visit. A very busy restaurant with extremely happy staff whose focus was on service. The food was delicious and I would recommend Delizioso at..."
Sue Mooney
"I dream about their meatballs with bacon, cream , fennel!! OMG ! Best ever! Amazing view, great service A+, have been there 4 times, and anyone that..."
Shani Hatton Clarke
"Great food awesome service and the best view of Coolangatta. I'd recommend it to..."
Jack Lemke
"This place was amazing. The food was just amazing. All three courses where just spot on. The service was above and beyond. Can not fault anything..."
Mick Fry
"Excellent food and service. Extremely relaxing with great view. Will be back for sure. Definitely recommend it to..."
Kerry Ann Hertnon
"The best Italian food, great view, very good service and easy to park either on the street or under The Strand Shopping Centre..."
Claudia Roberts
"I love the romantic ambience. Delicious food, friendly staff and great service. I highly recommend it. 3 Thumbs Up from..."
Marivic Malsi
"Always love coming here! It's our favourite Coolangatta restaurant. The Garlic Pizza Bread is amazing and I have never had a dish I didn't enjoy...."
Angie Moore
"This is my favorite place and the linguini seafood is to die..."
Graeme Clarke
"Very good food. We sat near the kitchen and the chef is very professional and the food presentation is great. The waiter who served us never had a..."
Alan Stons
"I had so much fun there ! Such a chill place with a great vibe. The view was amazing and the staff were so nice and helpful. I wish we had one of..."
Julio
"The Strand at Coolangatta was a little quiet today but still the Japanese Noodle shop and Burger Shop were buzzing as people came off the beach..."
Jeff Dulla
"Went to go and get my hair cut and had the young bloke james! He was absolutely brilliant and did an amazing job! Gave me a fabulous cut and..."
Reannah Hall
"I’ve been to a few Strands, but this one is not to be missed. More variety and personality than a Westfield with plenty of ripper..."
Kayne
"Everything you would want plus excellent Cafes and restaurants too. Teaching line dancing 🕺 while I was there too. I'll be..."
Elizabeth Hatton
"Timezone has really levelled up, we had a blast on all the new games and better than ever..."
Elle Rose
Delizioso At The Strand
Delizioso At The Strand
77/100 (577 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Carbonara
Duck
Prosciutto
Calamari
Arancini
Risotto
Focaccia
Mussels
Beef Cheeks
Calamares
Salmon
"I had so much fun there ! Such a chill place with a great vibe. The view was amazing and the staff were so nice and helpful. I wish we had one of..."
Julio
"The Strand at Coolangatta was a little quiet today but still the Japanese Noodle shop and Burger Shop were buzzing as people came off the beach..."
Jeff Dulla
"I’ve been to a few Strands, but this one is not to be missed. More variety and personality than a Westfield with plenty of ripper..."
Kayne
"Everything you would want plus excellent Cafes and restaurants too. Teaching line dancing 🕺 while I was there too. I'll be..."
Elizabeth Hatton
"Timezone has really levelled up, we had a blast on all the new games and better than ever..."
Elle Rose
Baskk Italian
Baskk Italian
76/100 (1318 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Street Food
Pizza
Italian
Seafood
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Octopus
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Pork
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Italian
Pizza
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We loved our Baskk experience so much we came back again 2 nights later and brought my parents. The staff were friendly and professional. The..."
Pieta Morello
"Wow I cannot say enough good things about Bassk. I've been here a few times for drinks as the staff have always been wonderful but tonight was just a..."
Olivia Wheeler
"Seated immediately drink orders taken. Cocktails the very best! As Pieta and Tony had visited previously and recommended Baskk we ordered same..."
Jenny Lill
"Just Love coming home to my hometown and catching up with friends....Baskk is exceptional the decor the staff better than anywhere in Sydney I've..."
Julie McGrath Speer
"Had dinner here this evening. Dont usually leave a comment or rate venues but we were really pleased with baskk. Food was delicious and fresh, staff..."
Damien Leonard Fistoli
"The seafood platter for lunch is amazing!!! Excellent food, lovely staff. Will definitely going..."
Fay Gill
"Amazing staff and food, the popcorn prawns and steak are the best..."
Bev Miller
"We had dinner last night . What a great trendy place a real gem. We were there on roast dinner night and enjoyed it sooo much . Only complaint my..."
Regina McDonald
"The best Pizza in town , and the beautiful fresh Baked Cookie and Ice Cream , was OMGoodness , there’s no words to describe! Great great service! ..."
Rhonda Hughes
"Had dinner on Saturday night with my partner, the food was amazing, great service and wonderful atmosphere.... the coding to the toilet door sucked..."
Jase Murphy
"Sensational dining experience last night, thank you! Delicious food, great wine list but the highlight of the night was most definitely the..."
Bianca Sowik
"Great atmosphere and beautiful food. Staff are so nice. Definitely recommend to my..."
Leanne Turner
"We had dinner here tonight, one of the best Italian Restaurant meals we have eaten. Great music performed live. Magic cocktails. Booked in..."
jamie davidson
"Great spot for a meal with friends and family. The food is delicious and good portion sizes. The staff are great. (even though they were understaffed..."
Paul Steele
"I was recently in Coolangatta and went to Baskk as the excellent decor caught my attention and was met by Caz who welcomed me with a huge smile and..."
GREG VARIGOS
"Caz from Baskk was so amazing and supportive of the planning and organisation of our wedding reception! I loved her professional and easy going..."
Carly Laing
"Second time visiting Baskk and won't be our last. Great atmosphere, and a strong attentive team who work well together and take the time to make..."
K H
"Best Italian food I've had nearly ever. (Definitely the best in Coolangatta). Amazing tastes and prices are reasonable, especially for such amazing..."
darryl buckley
Non Solo Pizza
76/100 (126 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Central-Italian
Central-Italian
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Central-Italian
Reservations
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
Coolangatta Pizzeria
Coolangatta Pizzeria
75/100 (320 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Pink sauce pasta
Pasta Bolognese
Veggie Supreme Pizza
Moroccan Lamb
Creamy Truffle Chicken Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Australian
Pizza
Television
Street Parking
Waterfront
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
BYOB
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range