Ripiena

My partner took me here for my birthday lunch last April and i was absolutely blown away. (Sorry it's taken a while to leave this review) We loved everything from the wine, the mixed board, and the pasta dishes. We both work as chefs and appreciate passionately made food. We will definitely be back for more— with family and friends ♥️

We had made an online booking for dining in on a Thursday night. Upon arrival, we were promptly acknowledged and directed to our table. The starter and pasta menus were truly unique for an Italian restaurant in Brisbane. The staff were very happy to chat about the dishes, the sourcing of the ingredients and the thought process behind it all. The customer service at Ripiena is exceptional. We started with the buratta and prosciutto. They had just run out of bread, and discussed options with us for an alternative prior to serving it. Both of these were really good, and combination of the two was amazing. We ordered the Gorgonzola and Cacio Pepe as our mains. I love the taste of Gorgonzola, and I was excited to find it in a pasta dish. Both dishes showcased a unique combination of different aromas, flavours and textures. We were both full after our meals, and decided to skip on dessert. I really want to try the tiramisu, so hoping to return again sometime soon. I would definitely recommend making a reservation prior to your visit.

A bit of a cold atmosphere but genuinely the best pasta I have ever had in Brisbane. Simple meals but done to perfection, clearly they care incredibly about the fundamentals. The wine list was also fantastic with very knowledgeable staff. Service was quick and efficient and not too pushy. And to top it all off the price was much lower than expected.

An intimate dining space with authentic Italian food. Chefs are amazing and Italian culinary experts cooking traditional Italian way and also explaining nuances of pasta making to novices like me. Did you know pesto doesn't only mean the green pesto sauce but any authentic sauce prepared, with a mortar and pestle. Highly recommend this place.

Really quite an awesome place! The pasta is really really good (what's better than freshly made pasta) but the Italian wine list could actually be better. The cacio e pepe and the pansotti were both the bomb, as was the 'made to order' tiramisu. The Acinatico volpolicella ripasso was also delicious. Can't wait to come back to try more of their pasta dishes and wine!

YUM! Best traditional pasta in Brisbane!!! As an Italian, there are not many places where I (or members of my family) would choose to order a pasta, but this is our go-to pasta spot! Very reasonably priced. Great atmosphere (although music can be a little loud if you're hard of hearing like me). Fantastic food! 80% of the time I order Tortellini Di Bologna because it's such a winner, but there are so many great options and always delicious specials, too. I try to always go for dinner as the lunch menu has limited options. So good!

We had Negroni and Montenegroni for drinks which were so nice especially montenegroni has sweet and rich flavours. We had truffled burrata with Mortadella(pork fat). I’ve never had this dish before. It has rich and savory flavors. I’ll definitely have this one again! Also pasta were so nice. Was so creamy but also has various flavors! Atmosphere is cozy. Not really big hall but still has good mood🙂 All staffs were kind!