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Best Known For

Spaghetti, Moreton Bay Bug Tail, Chilli, Cherry Tomatoes, Lobster/Mooloolaba Prawn & Cognac Bisque.

About Bella Venezia

Prepare for a tantalising journey of Italian dining at Bella Venezia, a popular hot spot on Mooloolaba’s vibrant Esplanade at Pacific Beach Resort. Calling this iconic precinct home since 1983, Bella Venezia offers several dining options from plush blue velvet seating and red velvet booths to tables overlooking the beautiful Mooloolaba Esplanade and alfresco Champagne garden dining. Premium produce is sourced from local Sunshine Coast suppliers, seafood from Mooloolaba Port and quality imported ingredients for a menu overflowing with artfully plated dishes created by award-winning Chefs. Savour tempting plates of duck leg ravioli, carrot and anise purée, pickled, raw and roasted carrot and jus, or braised pork belly, soubise, roast carrot, artichoke, garlic and sage crackling and jus gras.

Location & Map

Pacific Beach Resort 95 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba 4557 QLD - See Map

Media & Awards

  • 2023 Restaurant and Catering Best Formal Italian SEQ
  • Winner Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2021, 2022 - Large Hospitality Award
  • Winner BEST REGIONAL WINELIST in Australasia 2022 - The WORLD's Best Wine List Awards - Italian Wine List outside Region.
  • 2023 Wine Spectator Awards - Best of Award of Excellence - 2 Glass Rating
  • 2023 Restaurant & Catering Awards Bronze - Italian Formal in Australia
  • 2023 Australian Wine List of the Year Awards - 3 Glass Rating
  • 2023 AGFG Reader's Choice Winner - Best Italian Sunshine Coast
  • 2022 Australian Wine List of the Year Awards - BEST WINE LIST QLD
  • 2022 Restaurant & Catering Awards - Best Formal Italian SEQ
  • 2022, TRIPADVISOR - NO. 1 Restaurant in Australia - Travellers Choice 'EVERYDAY EATS' AWARD
  • Top 50 Restaurants in Australia - Open Table

Features & Facilities

Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos

Seats: 150   Chef: Executive Chef- Ben Achurch   Sommelier: Wine Director: Todd Young - Sommelier: Stefania Angelini

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Opening Hours

Mon  11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue  11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed  11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu  11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri  11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat  11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun  11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Groups & Functions

  • Up to 100 Guests
  • Birthday Party
  • Charity Event
  • Christmas Party
  • Cocktail Party
  • Conference
  • Corporate Function
  • Dinner Party
  • Product Launch
  • Canapes
  • Cocktails
  • Degustation
  • Finger Food
  • Set Menu

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Member Reviews (42)

recoops78

Jason_dh

Adriana121

Best Italian Restaurant in the Sunshine Coast
Exceptional food, good service, great location, delicious desserts.

Adriana121

Excellent Food, Service, International Wine Selection, Cater for Food Intolerances
Great menu selection, attentive service, brilliant wine list, cater for food intolerance,
delicious desserts, perfect atmosphere for all occasions.

lauren47922

Best Italian on the Coast

olga88010

Fantastic food and service

jo50654

Delicious food, extensive wine list, great spot for a girl's long lunch.

Jesselei

Beautiful everything!
Love the food, service and location of this restaurant! Quality is superb. I love everything!

beverley29942

kristy26118

Best Italian on the Coast

lauren47922

Best place for a group get together
This place is fantastic- my friends and I wanted somewhere nice to have a catch up- with yummy food, fantastic service and a wine list to boot. Bella Venezia ticked all our boxes. It was a fantastic night - thank you team

craig67400

Just fantastic

lauren47922

Ahhhhmazing Italian
Every time the food and the service are on point! Easily BEST Italian on the Sunshine Coast.

colin62962

A fantastic restaurant with outstanding food and service. The ambience is also out of this world!

rita29035

Best Italian food at the Sunshine Coast
Always consistent service and food! Great cocktails and atmosphere! A must to go In Mooloolaba

dean27895

Always stunning food and service

vicky36437

Great atmosphere and delicious food

sidney11621

Unbelievable food and service

mariana60901

Absolutely sensational!!

nichelle45574

Exquisite dining surrounds with impeccable service and incredible Menu!

Tebani

clöe26619

An outstanding dining experience in one of Queensland's most beautiful locations.
It's difficult to fault this restaurant. Gorgeous food, amazing staff, beautiful views and central location. I can't wait to some back again soon!

helene75119

john59450

carla24974

abhineet40563

Best Italian restaurant on sunshine coast
Had really good experience on special occasion, service was good and food was delicious. Thanks for making my night so special. Will be back again next time.

diane44782

Five star
Fantastic food and best service I have had

liz62080

Always exceptional
I've been here on busy Friday nights and sunny Sunday lunches, and it's always delicious and a great experience. The service, the attention to detail in the plating, the wine, the balance of Italian authenticity and Sunny Coast vibe is brilliant.

Adriana121

Excellent quality and presentation of food, brilliant selection of wines, friendly staff and great service. The best in Mooloolaba

sophie37880

Ray Arvidson

Everything was excellent especially the great service provided by Nina

angela58186

Love this place !! This gorgeous, stylish restaurant never disappoints, always the best, amazing food in Mooloolaba ??

lauren47922

Always Amazing
We have eaten here quite a few times- we love it- the food is always exceptional (especially the pork belly my fav) and the staff are amazing - the go out of there way to ensure we are well looked after. Especially my Master 4. Thanks Bella...

Elle1

Best Italian on the coast
Outstanding dining experience, awesome cuisine and wonderful staff, the total package for an unforgettable night

adrian99447

Marco for President
Marco D was a Five star legend

anna12448

Outstanding service and food
Went with a young family for lunch. Everyone catered for and the food was delicious! Service was outstanding, staff were very personable. An enjoyable experience. Highly recommended

cal44029

Such a great place to dine in Mooloolaba, right on the esplanade. Exceptional food and one of the most extensive wine lists I've seen in a while.

yolo

I found Bella Venezia by chance on my phone and was blown away by the quality of food and the friendly attentive staff. I wish i lived closer

Hewitt

Spectacular! Always good service and food

James111

Service with a smile. A total dining experience we will be back.

anton41119

One of the best Italian restaurants on the coast

anton41119

Good food great location and service to go with