Best Pasta in Brisbane
The best pasta in Brisbane right now is Ripiena (score 77 from 646 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pasta in Brisbane — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best pasta in Brisbane right now is Ripiena in Fortitude Valley (10 community mentions · 8× called the best · in 2 youtube reviews · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Beccofino, RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 23,994 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 22 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Ripiena (Fortitude Valley) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Massimo Restaurant & Bar (4,095 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 16 across 8 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ripiena | Fortitude Valley | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Beccofino | Teneriffe | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #3 | RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar | Nundah | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #4 | 1889 Enoteca | Woolloongabba | $$ | 4.7★ | Roman classics |
| #5 | Rosmarino Italian Restaurant Brisbane | Fortitude Valley | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
🏅 Locals’ pick
Ripiena
77📍 Shop 1/826 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cappellacci ai porcini and save room for the tiramisu.
★ 4.8 (646 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 10 community mentions · 8× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 10 Vernon Terrace, Cnr of, Florence St, Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,211 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions · 4× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 2/16a Aspinall St, Nundah QLD 4012, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tagliatelle bolognese and tortelloni; save room for the tiramisu.
★ 4.9 (824 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 10-12 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the truffle gnocchi and tiramisu; the dessert wine is the sleeper hit
★ 4.7 (2,320 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 6 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the farinata tartufo and bug pasta; the pasta is perfection.
★ 4.8 (701 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 87 Ryans Rd, Northgate QLD 4013, Australia
★ 4.9 (1,022 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Start with the zucchini flowers and finish with the tiramisu.
★ 4.7 (4,095 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 77 Jurgens St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the carbonara crostone and gnocchi; the cannoli is a standout.
★ 4.9 (504 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 181 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.6 (689 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 900 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4005, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,004 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#11 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 174 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.4 (3,336 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
Antica
14📍 Shop 1/70 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston QLD 4051, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the gnocchi for texture and the woodfire pizza for its smoky base.
★ 4.8 (1,483 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 2 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,136 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#14 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 77 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tartufo; the tiramisu is essential.
★ 4.6 (3,932 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#15 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 Shop 2/168 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.6 (593 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#16 of 16 pasta spots in Brisbane
📍 119 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.6 (498 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pasta questions in Brisbane
Where's the best pasta in Brisbane for a special occasion?
Beccofino ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Teneriffe.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pasta in Brisbane?
Toscano Bar & Kitchen is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Brisbane City.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍕 best pizza in Brisbane. Pasta elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in Brisbane City · best in Fortitude Valley · best in South Brisbane. Q&A: your pasta questions answered. Nationally: best pasta in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best pasta in Brisbane?
Ripiena currently ranks #1 for pasta in Brisbane — 10 community mentions · 8× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
How does BestDish rank pasta in Brisbane?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.