Best Pasta in Sunshine Coast
The best pasta in Sunshine Coast right now is Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (score 64 from 611 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pasta in Sunshine Coast — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 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 Sunshine Coast right now is Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Mooloolaba ($$ price tier) (4.9 stars across 611 Google reviews), ahead of Bella Venezia Restaurant Mooloolaba, Sopra Cucina & Bar. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 13,784 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Mooloolaba) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Bella Venezia Restaurant Mooloolaba (5,638 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 10 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria | Mooloolaba | $$ | 4.9★ | — |
| #2 | Bella Venezia Restaurant Mooloolaba | Mooloolaba | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #3 | Sopra Cucina & Bar | Bli Bli | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #4 | Lucio's Marina | Tewantin | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Breeze of Italy wine bar | Maroochydore | — | 5.0★ | — |
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#1 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 125 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pasta and pizza; both are absolutely delicious.
★ 4.9 (611 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 95 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
★ 4.6 (5,638 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 shop 7/311 David Low Way, Bli Bli QLD 4560, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pasta and gnocchi; the cured tuna is incredible.
★ 4.9 (416 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 3/2 Parkyn Ct, Tewantin QLD 4565, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the octopus carpaccio and lamb rack; both are consistently superb and highly recommended.
★ 4.8 (532 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 67 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the burrata and lasagna; the salad is unmissable.
★ 5 (165 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 2/48 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the Capricciosa and Pulcinella; the Burrata Salad is divine.
★ 4.7 (807 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 2, The Pavilion, Shop 8/21 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Moreton Bay Bugs and the Limone; they are standout dishes.
★ 4.8 (383 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 156 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Polenta Fritta and Olive All'Ascolana; save room for strawberry cheesecake.
★ 4.9 (189 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 1 Mundoo Bvd, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.7 (561 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 16 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
🍴 What to order: Start with antipasto and get the Linguine Marinara.
★ 4.6 (1,384 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 3/115A Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina QLD 4575, Australia
★ 4.6 (715 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Cnr Bokarina Bouvlevard and, Longboard Parade, Bokarina QLD 4575, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,222 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 5 Tay Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
★ 4.7 (184 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 701/7 Emporio Pl, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.6 (289 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 pasta spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 4/13/17 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba QLD 4564, Australia
★ 4.5 (688 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pasta questions in Sunshine Coast
Where's the best pasta in Sunshine Coast for a special occasion?
Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Mooloolaba.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pasta in Sunshine Coast?
Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Mooloolaba.
Where can I get gluten-free pasta in Sunshine Coast?
GOODSLICE | Pizza Napoletana is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Maroochydore.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍕 best pizza in Sunshine Coast. Pasta elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Maroochydore. Dietary: 🌱 best gluten-free pasta. 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
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best pasta in Sunshine Coast?
Il Mattarello Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria currently ranks #1 for pasta in Sunshine Coast with 4.9 stars across 611 Google reviews.
How does BestDish rank pasta in Sunshine Coast?
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.