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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 InfoBellavista 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 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 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/
Olanos 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.
Perrotta'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 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.
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