Elio's Osteria
Best Known For
Ricotta Ravioli Bacon & Pumpkin Confit Duck Just Sells Waterloo Pizza
Restaurant & Catering Association Member
Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos
Seats: 95 Chef: Michael Trevor
Opening Hours
Mon Closed
Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Groups & Functions
- Up to 80 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Dinner Party
An authentic taste of Sicily in the heart of Carina Since 1983
We've been searching for a proper Italian restaurant in Brisbane Southside for years, and Elios Osteria finally delivered. This place has been serving the Carina community since 1983, and honestly, you can taste that experience in every dish.
We went for a date night and the atmosphere was spot on -- dim lighting, warm service, genuinely romantic without being over the top. I can see why they've picked up OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award multiple years running and made the Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants list in Australia.
The pasta was some of the best I've had in Brisbane, hands down. We also tried the artisan pizzas, which had that authentic Sicilian character you don't get at your average Italian spot. Chef Mick clearly knows what he's doing -- every plate felt considered, not rushed.
We're already planning to come back for one of their Tuesday Magic Nights with the live entertainment, and I'm keeping them in mind for a family celebration later this year too -- they clearly know how to do banquet and set menus properly.
If you're after a genuine Italian restaurant in Carina or anywhere across Brisbane Southside, skip the generic chains and book Elios Osteria instead. Worth every bit of the drive.