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Italian
Italian food is one of the most popular forms of cuisine around the world, and has infiltrated its way into the regular diets of many people in western countries.
An Italian diet contains many grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts and fruit. These are very healthy foods, and it is well known that the Mediterranean diet has many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and many types of cancer. However, over consumption of Italian food can add many pounds around the waist so diners need to exercise caution.
Common dishes include:
Pizza - Flat bread topped with a variety of toppings, commonly including tomato sauce, cheese, meats, and vegetables.
Ravioli - stuffed pasta that may be filled with combinations of vegetable, meats, ricotta, fish and chicken.
Tortellini, Fettuccini, Spaghetti, Gnocchi and more
Types of pasta sauce include:
Napolitana, puttanesca, carbonara, lasagne, bolognese and more
Bel Paese
45 Spence Street, Cairns
(07) 4051 6165
http://www.belpaesecairns.com.au
A cute Italian restaurant with a warm friendly atmosphere and genuine, tasty cuisine. The kind of trattoria you'd expect to discover accidently tucked away in a quaint alleyway in Sardinia. Great location for people watching, al fresco dinners and casual romance.
View More InfoBella Baci
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
(07) 4055 3186
http://www.bellabaci.com.au/
Bellavista at the Marina
1 Pierpoint Road, Cairns (The Pier)
(07) 4041 3991
http://www.bellavistabar.com.au/
Superb location on the marina, ideal for watching the sunset with afternoon beverages. Great range of pizzas with tatsy, innovative choices all cooked in a wood-fired pizza oven. Ideal venue for group celebrations or social dining.
View More InfoBello Caffe
A comfortable low-key cafe in the heart of Cairns CBD with simple, elegant, uncomplicated modern southern Italian cuisine.
View More InfoBellocale
62 Shields St, Cairns (Shop C)
(07) 4051 7777
A new restaurant worth talking about with Italian cuisine even Italians are raving about! Passionately serving local, seasonal produce.
View More InfoBistro 3
Cnr Macrossan & Wharf Sts, Port Douglas
(07) 4099 6100
Tropical Italian dining at an indoor/outdoor setting.
View More InfoDonnini's Ciao Italia
The Pier Marketplace, Cairns
(07) 40511133
An authentic Italian restaurant & cafe inside The Pier Marketplace. Donnini's Ciao Italia features an open kitchen, highly attentive staff, and some of the best Italian food available in Cairns.
View More InfoFasta Pasta
68 Shields Street, Cairns (Cnr Sheridan St)
(07) 40410388
Pasta that's fasta than the rest. For a quick, quality meal, Fasta Pasta is excellent value for money, and ideal for family dining. Laid back and informal, with a licensed bar.
View More InfoL'Unico Trattoria Italiano
Cnr Vasey Esp & Trinity Beach Rd, Trinity Beach
(07) 4057 8855
http://www.lunico.net.au/
A stunning location on the Trinity Beach Esplanade, L'Unicois designed for diners to take advantage of their gorgeous surroundings... wide, open verandahs with large doors and windows. Playful and efficient staff marry a delicious array of interesting menu items. L'unico is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
View More InfoLa Fettuccina
41 Shields Street, Cairns
(07) 40315959
A trendy Italian restaurant offering a comprehensive selection of pasta and seafood pasta dishes. Exceptional service and great food make LA Fettuccina a high calibre dining experience.
View More InfoLa Pizza
93 Esplanade Street, Cairns
(07) 40312646
Walk past La Pizza and the strong pizza aromas will beckon you to dine. Extensive pizza menu and other Italian favourites.
View More InfoLa Porchetta Cairns
108-114 Grafton St, 4870
07 4031 6661
http://www.laporchetta.com.au/
Mangiamo Pizza
Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
"Mangiamo" = let's eat. Pizza takeaway in the centre of Edge Hill.
View More InfoMarina Paradiso
1 Marlin Parade, 4870 (Shop 1)
07 4041 6969
http://marinaparadiso.com.au/
Marina View Restaurant
Marina Mirage, Port Douglas
(07) 40995548
http://www.lamarina.com.au
It doesn't get much better than this. Located on the boardwalk at Marina Mirage, overlooking the yachts moored at the marina, this Italian Seafood restaurant makes the most of the thriving seafood industry working from Port Douglas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a great restaurant.
View More InfoNick's Restaurant
33 Gillies Highway, Yungaburra
(07) 40953355
http://www.nicksrestaurant.com.au/
An Alpine Chalet Style restaurant, owners Gina & Nick are passionate about service and quality. The main feature of the restaurant is the Yodellers Bar, and it is not rare to find Nick yodelling with patrons and playing his piano accordian.
View More InfoOlanos Ristorante e Lounge Bar
On the waterfront at Harbour Lights,
1 Marlin Parade, Cairns
4041 5002
http://www.olanos.com.au
Olano's is a beautifully located restaurant and lounge bar overlooking Trinity Wharf. Perfect for large or small groups. The Sicilian head chef provides a fresh, interesting menu with Italian influence.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Peppers Gourmet Pizza
Barang Street, Kuranda
07 40938733
Gorgeous pasta with interesting Chef's Specials every night. Large range of pizzas, with outdoor dining on a huge balcony. Bookings Essential.
View More InfoPerrotta's at The Gallery
Cnr Shields & Abbott Sts, Cairns (Cairns Regional Gallery)
(07) 4031 5899
Top spot for casual dining in Cairns with an all-outdoors breezy deck. The food and service has been consistently strong for many years.
View More InfoPiccolo Cucina
92a Lake St, Cairns, 4870
(07) 4051 5137
http://www.piccolocucina.com.au
A small, cosy, family-run restaurant located in Cairns city centre, Piccolo Cucina is one of the finest Italian restaurants in Cairns.
View More InfoRoscoe's Piazza
3B Ernest Street, Innisfail
(07) 4061 6888
Conveniently located on the highway, Roscoe's Piazza is a family Italian restaurant with a range of seafood, pizza, pasta, salads and a-la-carte meals. Well priced Reef & Beef buffets on Fridays, with a seafood buffet on Saturday and Sunday is pizza and pasta, salad and dessert.
View More InfoSassi at Bale
1 Bale Drive, Port Douglas 4877 QLD, Australia, Port Douglas
(07) 4084 3000
http://www.peppers.com.au/Bale-Resort
Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. 2008 Restaurant and Catering Award winners for Best Italian Restaurant in Far North Queensland.
View More InfoTosca Trattoria
127-145 McLeod St, Cairns (Shop 145 Cairns Central)
(07) 4041 0822
Old world aromas and a casual, rustic atmosphere. Enjoy the quiet away from the bustling of Cairns Central shopping centre.
View More InfoVilla Romana Trattoria
Cnr Esplanade & Aplin Sts, Cairns
(07) 4051 9000
Sensational location with an abundance of alfresco tables, Villa Romana is the celeb spotting restaurant of Cairns, often advertising in magazines with pictures of the latest famous faces in Cairns. Combines traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.
View More InfoVivo Bar & Grill
This highly acclaimed restaurant just added another award to its long list with the 2008 Restaurant and Catering Award for best Breakfast Restaurant.
Superb service, great quality food and an impressive cocktail and wine list. Enjoy all of this whilst relaxing on the balcony and looking through the palm trees to the beach.
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