A two-storey Japanese izakaya from star restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess.

A 300-seater with the heart of a late-night market stall.

The octagonal, overwater stunner with a fresh-seafood slant and an enviable view.

Widely regarded as one of the country’s best Greek restaurants.

A two-storey Cantonese eatery with a star chef at the helm.

Pizza that's been delighting Brisbane since 2004.

A neon-lit stunner from the owner of Phat Elephant and Chai Thai.

Refined share plates and mezcal on a classy corner of Brunswick Street.

Family-style Greek from Jonathan Barthelmess, one of Sydney’s favourite restaurateurs.

The perfect warm-up for an extended date at Gerard's Bistro, provided things go well.

Sit at the bar, order a few wines and interact with the chefs. No chance of an awkward silence here.

A European-style wine bar and bistro in South Brisbane.

This heritage-listed bar is a hot contender for the city's most elegant space. Ideal for a picky date, in other words.

Modern Chinese food and a killer wine list from brothers Cameron and Jordan Votan.

Casual but classy Italian dining.

Small, intimate and totally cool.

A rooftop oasis with splendid views across Fortitude Valley and the CBD. Come for Italian-leaning small plates and cocktails designed by Sydney's Maybe Sammy – one of the world's best bars.

This beautiful, fast-paced and very fun Italian restaurant is from the Same Same and Agnes crew. Expect house-made pasta, stacks of antipasti and soft-serve gelato, accompanied by a 350-bottle wine list – all in one of Brisbane's most beguiling dining rooms.

The successor to Longtime, one of Brisbane’s most celebrated Thai restaurants. As the name suggests, the site’s DNA hasn’t fundamentally changed – but the service is sharper, the space is more beautiful, and the food is more vibrant than ever.

This beautiful marble and mirrored aperitivo bar complements Gemelli next door with a breezier, more laid-back energy. The open street-facing window is an excellent perch for Italian snacks, washed down with a Negroni or a spritz.

A small plate-centric wine and cocktail bar from the Happy Boy crew.

Hello Please opened back in 2016. But since moving to its permanent Fish Lane location, it's had a real swagger. The fit-out is sleek and bold in equal measure, offset by a sunny awning that garlands the exterior. On the food front, old favourites such as the crispy chicken ribs are joined by new dishes such as katsu eggplant bao and cacio e pepe udon.

If you’re after the cream of Italian dining in Brisbane, look no further. This place serves real-deal Roman food, and is officially recognised as one of the world’s best Italian restaurants outside the motherland for its stellar wine list.

Polished, old-school service and European-inspired dishes are the pillars of this elegant bar and grill in the former Jamie's Italian space. Visit for stellar seafood dishes, a tight selection of pastas and a roving Armagnac cart with bottles dating back to 1931.