Sasso Italiano

If you’re a fan of Negronis, you really can’t go past Sasso Italiano. There are 11 of them on the menu, everything from the classic to one made with an orange and Campari sorbet, not to mention a Fig Negroni and another made with rosemary smoke. The 70s vibe is strong at this new-ish Italian bar and restaurant which pays tribute to the Italian American red sauce joints of this era, and there’s plenty to get into that is non-Negroni related, including natural wines, Italian-inspired cocktails and a menu stuffed with pizza and pasta that will be hard to resist!

Sasso is the new kid on the block in Annerley, and they’re putting their best foot forward with their gorgeous new Italian restaurant. With the tiled stairway entrance welcoming you off the busy sidewalk, head indoors to enjoy sun-drenched booths upholstered in deep warm hues and paired back with retro aesthetic fittings, the entire experience at Sasso Italiano is something a little special. The food is as stunning as it is tasty, so order some plates to share and a cocktail or two… for the content, you know?

Price: $10-$90Address: 4/148 LOGAN RD, WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, 4102Social Media: Sasso Italiano (@sasso.italiano)Phone: 1300 185 730If you’re looking for a family-style, old school Italian meal, Sasso is the best restaurant in Brisbane to visit. The restaurant seats around 110 people and has a beautiful, rustic interior that was modelled after the design of Italian joints in the USA of the 70s. Sasso tries its best to spark nostalgia and get you yearning for a past that you may not have ever even experienced.

Like a true Italian table, Woolloongabba’s Sasso Italiano connects people over good food. Inspired by the wonderful 70s with dim lights and an ambiance that’s hard to forget, this space blends nostalgia with the contemporary, creating the ultimate space of luxury and comfort. Head Chef Gabriele Di Landri’s Alamfi heritage helps him curate unforgettable meals in this open-plan kitchen with two seasonal menus featuring degustations or your choice of charcuterie, antipasti, primi, and secondis that wow.

Sasso Italiano, Woolloongabba: This swish and sassy restaurant does everything well, but its pasta is worth an up-close look all on its own. Spaghetti gamberi (Queensland prawns, garlic, chilli, white wine, semi-dry tomato, pangrattato, herbs), tagliolini Moreton Bay Buys (squid ink pasta, garlic, chili, nduja, tomato, chives and bottarga) as well as the potato gnocchi (parmesan cream, sherry and hazelnut dressing, basil oil and pecorino) are all exquisite options.

With the exception of Otto – which also makes our list of Brisbane’s best steak restaurants – there aren’t a wealth of restaurants around the Queensland capital serving up legit bistecca florentina. Sasso, one of the best new restaurants in Brisbane remedies that with not one, but two ways to satisfy your appetite for Florentine-style T-Bone. The positively leviathan 1kg bistecca is a must if you’re eating with company.

Not your typical Italian joint, Sasso draws inspiration from the vintage American trattorias of the 70s. But there’s a modern twist—its sophisticated, low-lit interior features rich wood tables, sparkling marble countertops, and earthy stone tile floors. On the menu, head chef Gabriele Di Landri (former La Lupa superstar) pumps out tasty shared plates like pizza, pasta, and antipasto.

Located in Woolloongabba’s South City Square, Sasso Italiano offers a modern twist on classic 1970s neighborhood trattorias from the USA. The open-plan kitchen specializes in a variety of traditional Italian pizzas, alongside other dishes like crudo, antipasti, pasta, and steak. For a true pizza feast, gather a large group and snag the central round table.

South/City/SQ is the bees knees of variety when it comes new Brisbane restaurants, and Sasso Italiano is no exception. Nestled in the vibrant precinct, Sasso Italiano boasts exquisite authentic Italian cuisine that’s attracting diners from all over Brisbane. The decor is chic-modern with a touch of cosy comforts in their plush armchair-style seats.

For teams who love bold Italian-American flair, Sasso Italiano offers banquets that are as fun as they are delicious. The retro setting and vibrant atmosphere make it perfect for a lively EOFY party.

Hit this south-side spot for soul-warming pasta, woodfired pizza and spinning Italo-disco tunes. For drinks, it’s birthday Negronis, an Aether-brewed Italian lager and 80-plus Italian wines.

Brisbane's newest Italian bar and trattoria at Woolloongabba's South City Square. Sasso serves up family-style Italian reminiscent of the USA’s Italian eateries in the 70's.