La Lanterna

I got high expectations for their authentic Italian food. But the experience is just average. Beef Ragu tastes great for the sauce but the handmade noodles is just ordinary and nothing special compared to normal pasta. Gnocchi we ordered has great cheese sauce but the handmade gnocchi has weird mushy texture, I think it maybe easy digest for old people. For the service, I confirmed with the waiter for the size of the pasta and he told me it’s big. However, the portions are pathetic and we ended up hungry. The other waitress seems burnt and rushed food to tables. Tbh, I don’t think it’s worth the high price and too many other equally authentic Italian restaurants in the area.

Really yum Italian restaurant! From the interesting farinata (chick pea focaccia) and the savoury cake of the day to the pansotti in a walnut sauce and fish stew and the tiramisu dessert, the food was all exceptional. Probably the highlights were the pansotti and the savoury cake of the day. The restaurant also has an interesting wine list, full of Italian wine. From this we had the Barolo, which was very tasty. The staff here are also very good and welcoming. This restaurant definitely comes recommended.

The absolute best Italian I've ever had in Australia! Being an Italian, I'm a hard marker when it comes to authentic Italian cuisine - but the flavours and quality of these meals is second to none! Service is exceptional. Highly recommend and will become a regular when in town. Thank you so much! Loved it!

Have been meaning to try here for ages and wasn't disappointed. Lovely warm welcome on arrival. The restaurant is small with only 12 or so seats in the front area and double that out the back. Being winter we chose the front area. A really interesting wine list based on Italian wines rather than domestic. We went with a sparkling Moscato that was relatively low alcohol (5%). Entree for two was a shared antipasto. We over estimated the size of the large for two. It was extremely generous. Everything was freshly sliced and outstanding. Simply the best antipasto we've seen in Brisbane for the price. Mains was the Linguine alle Vongole and a special of spiral pasta with parmesan and asparagus. That was probably the star of the two. The Linguine had a little too much chilli for my taste. Would definitely have it again but would ask to dial back a little. The dessert was a double espresso and their simple 'sweet pastry' selection. Arrived with three tiny little filled tart cases with lemon, chocolate and meringue filling. Tiny and a perfect sweet end. Only complaints would be while service was very welcoming they missed simple things like offering a spoon with the pasta or sugar with the coffee. But these were quickly fixed. Will definitely be back. The pasta was so good.

This wonderful Italian restaurant is 'our favourite Italian Restaurant', as it's perfect in so many ways. Every dish is delicious and freshly made with love. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and respectful - it's as if we really are in a little piece of Italy. We have had our last two work Christmas parties here and are so impressed with our dinners. Have booked again for this year's event. 10/10 every single time.