Best Authentic Restaurants in Carool, NSW

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Deli by Pepé Italia restaurant

1. The Deli by Pepé Italia

4.7

Exceptional(458)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Beach

Booked 19 times today

The Deli by Pepé Italia is an authentic Italian restaurant. Customers rave about the 'delicious and authentic' food, 'homemade fresh everyday'. The menu, crafted from 'Nonna's recipes', transports diners to a 'little place in Italy'. The ambiance is further enhanced by a spectacular mural and even a picture of Sophia Loren. The Italian family running the restaurant adds to the authenticity, making it a beloved spot for locals.

2. Rick Shores

4.8

Exceptional(4697)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Burleigh Heads

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share. By Head Chef James Brady

3. Burly Bar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Currumbin

Booked 3 times today

Introducing Burly Bar in Currumbin, Queensland—an exciting new destination for gin lovers and foodies alike. Our contemporary bar and cellar door celebrate the vibrant spirit of the coast, blending fresh coastal flavours with the innovative essence of modern Australian cuisine. Visitors can savor our artisanal gin alongside a curated tapas-style menu, offering small bites inspired by the local surroundings, perfect for those who appreciate fresh, bold, and authentic bites. Whether you're a gin enthusiast or someone looking for a new dining experience, Burly Bar promises an unforgettable journey of flavour and craft.

4. Las Palmas

4.4

Awesome(490)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Palm Beach

Booked 20 times today

Las Palmas Bar & Restaurant brings you flavours from across Latin America, finding roots in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and beyond. The menu is designed to be shared with friends and family giving you a chance to try a wide variety of dishes. Las Palmas brings an innovative and fresh approach to the cocktail menu whilst always keeping customer enjoyment as the paramount priority. The venue overlooking beautiful Palm Beach is open and airy letting summer and ocean breezes roll in. Las Palmas is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the most important parts of life.

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5. Radici Pasta House

4.7

Exceptional(584)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Coolangatta

Booked 12 times today

Arrived from Rome in 2014, the Mancini family decided to change their lives and embark on a new and exciting adventure in Australia. After several experiences as Chefs in Italy and also in Australia, Valentina and Otello decide in 2019 to return on the market with a singular hospitality concept that had already been successful in Rome since 2010 . Radici Pasta House, in Italian language “Radici” means roots indicating the intention to offer a cuisine deeply rooted in Italian food culture with a modern accent and an extreme attention to the overall experience. Head Chef Marco Minore, who also joined Radici Pasta House in 2019, with his menu has contributed to giving life to this project which, in addition to the particular chef table seats around the bar, represents something unique in Gold Coast and beyond.

6. Mr Hizola’s

4.4

Awesome(1600)

Price: Moderate

• Cantonese • Burleigh Heads

Booked 36 times today

Portholes that take you to the other side of the world and hanging lanterns that will brighten your day. Mr Hizola's brings contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Burleigh Heads in style. With dishes from the land to the sea and everywhere in between, there is something for everyone and every taste bud, dumplings, duck & definite no dog. Treat yourself to traditional food with a modern twist, in a unique venue.

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7. Bridges MD - Belgian dining

4.9

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Currumbin

The Gold Coast's only Belgian restaurant & bar providing authentic, traditional Belgian cuisine together with wide selection (50+) of Belgian beers. The venue offers a refined dining haven of Belgian delicacies five evenings a week and charming long lunch on Sunday. Whether you plan on booking into the courtyard for a European feast like no other or if stopping by to savour unique beers in the fading afternoon sun sounds like an opportunity too good to miss.

8. Oi Izakaya

4.5

Awesome(673)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Burleigh Heads

Booked 14 times today

Oi Izakaya is a quirky, modern Japanese izakaya located in Burleigh Heads, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese dining with a laid-back Aussie vibe. Known for its share-style menu featuring izakaya classics like gyoza and sushi, as well as signature dishes like okonomiyaki, it's the perfect spot for a casual meal paired with Japanese whisky, sake, or creative cocktails. With a dash of Aussie cheek and plenty of charm, Oi Izakaya is all about great food, fun, and good company.

9. Rabbath

4.8

Exceptional(201)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Burleigh Heads

Booked 4 times today

Good food, gracious hospitality, and a pioneering spirit. These are all aspects that we have taken from our cultural background to bring you one of the most unique experiences that you will encounter. We hope you enjoy your journey with us at Rabbath. Our family escaped war torn Lebanon during the civil war of 1975 and settled in Australia. Like many before us seeking a peaceful life, Australia welcomed us with open arms, and right from the moment we arrived we called this beautiful, sacred land our home. Our passion in cuisine became part of our everyday life while growing up in Australia. The Syrian and Lebanese backgrounds in our parents’ heritage meant we were influenced by world-class cuisine and culture.

10. Izakaya Midori

4.9

Exceptional(158)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Varsity Lakes

Izakaya Midori is the only restaurant on the Gold Coast offering 100% plant-based Japanese dining. Their mission is to deliver an original, tasty, and visually pleasing vegan-friendly dining experience. The restaurant gets high praise for its authenticity, with reviews highlighting the 'amazing food' and 'amazing staff'. The ambiance is also frequently mentioned as being 'beautiful' and 'calm', and the service is consistently rated highly.

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Bev
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Greeted at the door and showed to our seats. The ambience was beautiful, the service exceptional ! The staff very courteous and friendly. I will be back!
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Burly BarPrice: Moderate• Australian• Currumbin
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5
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Bernadette
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you’re looking for the most authentic Italian food on the Gold Coast, this is the place to go. Owned and run by an Italian family, the chef himself is Italian! The staff are top notch. Fabulous service. People come from everywhere on Wednesday nights just for the ‘Cheese Wheel’.
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The Deli by Pepé ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Palm Beach
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4.7
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Sharon
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Loved our long lazy Sunday lunch at Las Palmas! Service … tick. Food … tick. Ambience … tick. Margaritas … tick. Entertainment … tick. View … tick. Will definitely be returning.
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Las PalmasPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Palm Beach
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4.4
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Elizabeth
Tasmania •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Always impressed with this restaurant great staff helpful food excellent great wines good prices the dessert I had was 10/10
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Radici Pasta HousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Coolangatta
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4.7
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Greg
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
You cannot go through life with out experiencing this restaurant. The food is outstanding, fresh with mouth watering flavours I couldn't get enough of. The wait staff are excellent, very attentive & seemed to be always there when we needed them without hovering. Wine selection is great & perfectly accompanied the food.
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Rick ShoresPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Burleigh Heads
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4.8

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Deli by Pepé Italia

2. Rick Shores

3. Burly Bar

4. Las Palmas

5. Radici Pasta House

6. Mr Hizola’s

7. Bridges MD - Belgian dining

8. Oi Izakaya

9. Rabbath

10. Izakaya Midori

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