Best Restaurants for Foodies in Paddington

27 restaurants available nearby

1. Sasso Italiano

4.6

Exceptional(710)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woolloongabba

Booked 22 times today

This is Sasso. Your local neighbourhood Italian, made different. Dig in, all are welcome here.Takeaway available online orders only - check us out here: https://sassoitaliano.orderup.com.au

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2. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.4

Awesome(1504)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brisbane CBD

Booked 16 times today

Black Hide Steak and Seafood by Gambaro at Queens Wharf will enchant and entertain guests by offering world-class Queensland steak as the hero cuisine, and a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes.Experience and savour exceptional personalised guest service and a divinely rich atmosphere that can only be delivered by blending intricate and cutting-edge design with worldly charm and sophistication.Overlooking the Brisbane River and within an easy stroll of the city’s arts and cultural South Bank precinct, this stunning restaurant will be perfectly positioned on level 4, on the terrace of the new extraordinary Queens Wharf

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3. Perspective Dining

5.0

Exceptional(43)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Fortitude Valley

Booked 7 times today

Perspective dining is a modern gastronomic tasting menu experience, a closed-door 12-seat chef table dining space, our chefs will take you on a unique culinary journey. Perspective Dining will offer cutting-edge tasting menus seasonally from 3 courses to 9 courses, a plant-based menu as well as a protein-based menu. Perspective Dining will be collaborating with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that our vision of uncompromised, no holds barred excellence and sustainability is showcased in our food.Perspective | Lunch Thursday to Saturday12:30pmFood and wine pairing 140Just the food 80Perspective Dinner 9 courses6:30 pmFood and Wine pairing 300Just the food 195

4. Lyrebird

4.5

Awesome(2079)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • South Brisbane

Booked 6 times today

With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance. For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows. The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.

5. Como Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(83)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Brisbane

Booked 14 times today

Experience opulent dining and indulge in authentic modern Italian, redefined from humble recipes passed down through generations.Drawing upon influences from beloved regions throughout Italy, Como embodies the laid-back yet refined essence of Lake Como, to deliver you an elevated fine dining destination with exceptional menu offerings. Paying homage to our heritage and honouring quality, seasonal produce, Como is for gathering, with our personal touch for those who love a little party.Do as the Italians do – meet with friends and share a meal, unwind with an aperitivo and antipasti at the bar, or settle in for the night. Whatever the occasion, immerse in Como’s refined atmosphere.

6. Vela Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(70)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • West End

Booked 53 times today

Discover Vela, Brisbane's newest modern Thai sensation nestled in the heart of West Village. Brought to you by successful serial restaurateurs, Vela promises a vibrant, upmarket and refreshing dining experience, blending traditional flavours with an inventive flair; redefining Thai cuisine in Brisbane.With its spacious 200+ seat venue adorned with funky and modern decor, guests will indulge in flavourful dishes and showstopping cocktails from sun up to sun down. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, Vela welcomes you with open arms. Select from our customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or allow our hospitable team to craft unforgettable experiences in our function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.Join us at Vela, where every meal is a celebration of heritage, flavour, and the joy of shared experiences. Make your reservation today and discover why Vela is Brisbane's newest culinary hotspot.

7. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(711)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 15 times today

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience. ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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8. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

4.5

Awesome(899)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • South Bank

Booked 23 times today

The Terrace at the Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane is a foodie's paradise, offering a unique blend of contemporary Asian cuisine and a luxurious rooftop ambiance. As one reviewer noted, the food is 'delicious', with 'unique flavors' and 'beautifully presented dishes'. Another praised the 'exquisite food' and the 'impeccable service'. The stunning views and the attentive staff add to the overall dining experience, making it a must-visit for any food lover.

9. The Green

4.6

Exceptional(392)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Fortitude Valley

Booked 21 times today

Modern Middle Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant with exceptional selection of salads and charcoal grilled selection of meats. We offer dine in option as well as take home meals. The Green specializes in A'la Carte restaurant up to 60 seats, take home meal as well as Private Parties, Corporate and Press Events, Weddings and other celebrations for groups from 5 to 150. We feature beautiful private event spaces perfect for any occasion, as well as the option to book the entire restaurant. Menus range from passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to our diverse shared menus for seated dinner.

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10. Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

4.6

Exceptional(526)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Auchenflower

Booked 5 times today

Combining various textures and flavours in pure, refined, exhilarating culinary delights, Deer Duck Bistro invites you to a journey of innovative and deeply satisfying culinary adventure. Hidden away in a little suburb known as Auchenflower, Deer Duck Bistro brings a unique fine dining and degustation experience, serving up degustation menus in a quirky and artistic environment, thoughtfully decorated with French Renaissance furniture, old silver cutlery, crystal whiskey decanters and antique paintings.For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our classic, Modern Australian and European cuisine. You are welcome to a Brisbane’s unique fine dining experience with a tailor-made degustation menu which is a spectacular five to nine-course meal, paired with the finest selection of wines. A delectable a la carte menu is also available for your eating pleasure! We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

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Louise
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always lovely. A few small niceties have been stopped (like warm complimentary bread rolls with meals) but 2 course with wine deal is still good value and the food is always outstanding.
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LyrebirdPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• South Brisbane
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4.5
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Grace
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was unbelievable as always. If there was another bartender on, I think we would’ve got our drinks as quickly as I like. A nice touch that the owner came around and asked all of the diners if they were having a good experience. I would eat here every night if the bone marrow was put back on the menu
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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens WharfPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brisbane CBD
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4.4
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Charlee
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing from start to finish! High recommend Sasso Italiano!
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Sasso ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woolloongabba
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4.6
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Anna
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Nov 2024
It was an outstanding dining experience. It's an intimate restaurant, the food was amazing- beautifully presented as well as delicious. Each course was introduced and explained by the chef. Both he and our waiter were attentive, but not intrusive. It was perfect. I can't wait to go again.
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Perspective DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Fortitude Valley
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Nicola
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Sept 2024
Lovely decor, nice and quiet for business lunches, staff always friendly and very professional. The food is outstanding and the menu and wine list selection is very good. Been there several times and it's always consistent.
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Como RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• South Brisbane
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4.7

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Sasso Italiano

2. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

3. Perspective Dining

4. Lyrebird

5. Como Restaurant

6. Vela Restaurant

7. Essa Restaurant

8. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

9. The Green

10. Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

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