From sun-drenched terraces at South Bank to skyline views atop Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane’s food scene is having a moment. These are the best new restaurants Brisbane 2025 — places that surprise, delight, and make you linger just a little longer over dessert. Expect daring menus, local stories, and dining experiences that prove Brisbane seriously rivals Australia’s top culinary cities.
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Just four minutes from my Brisbane home lies a dining room now crowned Australia’s Best New Restaurant 2025 — but Attimi by Dario Manca feels a world away. With only 28 seats, a menu that travels through Italy’s regions, and a chef who serves dishes with stories as rich as the sauces, this Paddington gem redefines modern Italian elegance. From truffle-laced arancini to coral trout carbonara, every bite is a moment worth savouring.
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At OTTO Brisbane, every detail feels like a celebration — from the first pop of champagne to Bruny Island oysters that taste of the ocean, silky pasta crowned with Folly truffle, and a dessert that lingers sweetly in memory. With its prime River Quay location overlooking the city skyline, this Italian dining experience transforms an ordinary night into a love story written in food, wine, and glittering Brisbane lights.
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If the thought of sun-warmed strawberries bursting with sweetness makes you smile, you’re not alone. Strawberry season in South East Queensland is pure joy, especially when you can pick your own punnet straight from the farm. Whether you’re chasing family-friendly fun or just want the freshest berries possible, these Brisbane strawberry farms serve up mouthfuls of happiness, often with a side of ice cream.
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Perched above Queen Street in the heart of the CBD, BŌS Brisbane is not just another upscale steakhouse — it’s a statement. With jaw-dropping views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, this refined riverside restaurant on level four at 480 Queen Street delivers a steak-focused dining experience that merges classic luxury with modern elegance.
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Brisbane’s tastiest Saturday is back, and it’s bringing the region’s most sought-after producers to your doorstep. On Saturday, 29 November the Farm Gate to City Door Market at Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct will transform the boardwalk into a bountiful celebration of all things delicious, fresh, and local.
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After six long years, Brisbane’s most iconic view once again comes with a side of premium fine dining. The Summit Restaurant Mt Coot-tha has reopened, bringing new life to the heritage-listed venue perched high above the city skyline.
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Celebrate Easter with a delectable Easter High Tea in Brisbane or a luxurious Chocolate High Tea, brimming with irresistible sweet treats.
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Tucked inside one of Brisbane’s most stunning heritage buildings, The Fifty Six is bringing a bold new take on Cantonese fine dining to the city. Led by acclaimed Chef Gerald Ong, formerly of Chairman Hong Kong, this sophisticated yet approachable restaurant blends traditional techniques with premium local produce. Think handcrafted dim sum, elevated classics like lemon chicken with a twist, and luxe seafood dishes featuring Moreton Bay Bugs. Whether you’re a yum cha aficionado or a lover of modern Chinese cuisine, The Fifty Six is redefining Cantonese food in Brisbane.
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Brisbane’s dining scene has reached new heights with the opening of Aloria, the crown jewel of The Star Brisbane’s Sky Deck. I was amongst the first to try the menu by Michelin-trained Chef Shayne Mansfield, and it’s a stunner.
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Discover the ultimate oyster experience at Straddie Oyster Festival on Stradbroke Island and dive into local Moreton Bay oysters this November.
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Where can you find Brisbane’s best high teas? I’ve done the delicious legwork—fork in one hand, teacup in the other—to uncover the city’s most tempting towers of treats. From indulgent hotel lounges to charming garden escapes, this lineup has something for every craving and occasion.
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