1889 Enoteca

Top choice in Brisbane


Italian purists rightfully adore this moody, sophisticated bistro and wine shop, where pasta is not served with a spoon and a Roman-centric menu delivers seductive dishes such as fried zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, or cacio e pepe (spaghetti with 24-month-aged pecorino Romano and black pepper). The superlative wine list champions natural drops from lauded, smaller Italian producers.

Book at least a week in advance for dinner on Friday or Saturday.


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