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La Carmela
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(144)La Carmela provides an authentic Mexican culinary experience with an extravagant menu and cocktail list available across three bars – the main bar, beer garden and function room. The venue perfectly encapsulates Mexico’s cuisine and is one of few restaurants to serve traditional Birria Tacos with slow cooked marinated beef filling, queso fresco and consommé. Located in the heart of Caxton Street amongst Brisbane’s nightlife district, La Carmela hosts entertainment and special events. We welcome you to join us and let the Fiesta begin!Mr Wabi
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.6(396)Looking for the best Asian food in Brisbane?
Mr. Wabi is a blend of sophisticated Asian fusion street food with eclectic cocktails, tap beer and boutique wine to cater for the urban professionals in the heart of Fortitude Valley.
Wabi means to accept the aesthetics and the beauty of imperfection. This connects a deep meaning between street food that’s imperfect in nature and accepting the beauty within as the dishes are upgraded to appeal to a more sophisticated palate.
Mr. Wabi is fun and approachable, with a focus on quality produce and service to encourage people to come together for good times.
Located in the bustling inner-city nightlife strip of Burnett Lane in Brisbane City, our menu showcases a wide selection of Asian fusion dishes coupled with a fantastic unique selection of cocktails. We aim to be one of the best places to eat in Brisbane.
Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.5(670)Jumbo Thai
Awarded the Best Thai Restaurant in South-East Queensland 2022,2023 and a silver medal in the National Awards by the Restaurant and Caterers Association.
Serving deliscious contemporary Thai food in a chic modern setting with great wines and traditional and Thai inspired cocktails that will tantalise the tastebuds.
Centrally located above the historic Embassy Hotel in the Brisbane CBD at level 1, 214 Elizabeth St.Olive and Angelo
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(1,709)Brought to you by Angelo Leonforte, Olive & Angelo delivers to Brisbane an authentic signature of traditional Italian cuisine. We have a generous focus on catering to all diners. Therefore we have created a menu of gluten-free, vegan & traditional options. We proudly make all of our own pasta, including our gluten free & vegan pastas. As well as our traditional, gluten free pizza base options.
Persone Italian Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(1,137)In Italian Persone means ‘people’.
Persone is the embodiment of the sweet life.
A place to indulge in ‘the good life’.
Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience.Vintaged Bar and Grill
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(324)Executive Chef Dario Fiorino brings you a premium range of Australian beef featuring wagyu, in-house dry-aged steaks, and sustainably sourced seafood – all cooked on our open grill and balanced with Mediterranean aromas. A native Milanese, Chef Dario’s menu features Italian, Spanish and French influences, exquisitely complimenting the grill’s naturally infused char, scent and flavour.
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- DDavidBrisbane •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe steak and lobster and service was amazing. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience at your new restaurant.More infoBlack Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens WharfPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brisbane CBD•4.3
- JJamesGold Coast •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoService was amazing, music was great, food was perfect and the cocktails were beautiful.More infoMr WabiPrice: Expensive• Asian• Brisbane CBD•4.6
- DDavidBrisbane •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 27, 2025Always a fantastic dining experience. I miss the gingerbread cocktail but the spiced milk tea is great. Love the Pad Thai, massaman curry, oh and the Roti were beyond awesome.More infoJumbo Thai Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brisbane CBD•4.5
- BBatiaNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 27, 2025Great food, great atmosphere & great service. Will definitely be back so I can try the rest of the menu.More infoDoughcraftPrice: Moderate• Italian• Brisbane CBD•4.5
- RReubenBrisbane •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 14, 2025Vapiano was amazing. Meal was perfect, if a little filling. We didn't have dessert, however the two options both looked divine.More infoVapiano - Albert LanePrice: Moderate• Italian• Brisbane CBD•4.2
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Healthy restaurants located in Brisbane CBD include Olive and Angelo, Doughcraft and Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Brisbane CBD are Olive and Angelo, Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf and Doughcraft
Bottomless brunch in Brisbane CBD is available at Doughcraft, Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf and Olive and Angelo
The most romantic restaurant in Brisbane CBD is Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf
Restaurants in Brisbane CBD with a great view include Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf, Persone Italian Restaurant and Criterion Tavern
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