1889 Enoteca
Woolloongabba·Italian·$$$
Roman-focused Italian dining with a deep wine program in Woolloongabba.
Date nightsWine-led dinners
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Indian and sub-continental menu in Upper Mount Gravatt.
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French dining with bar, cellar, and rooftop terrace spaces on Stanley Street.
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James Street·Wine Bar·$$$
Wine-focused dining and bar service on James Street.
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Plant-based Mexican dining near Fish Lane.
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Club-based steak and seafood dining in Logan Central.
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1889 Enoteca
Woolloongabba — Italian
1889 Enoteca is a Woolloongabba Italian restaurant focused on Roman-style food and Italian wine.
Good for
Date nights
Price
$$$
Known for
Roman Italian
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Brisbane's premium dining corridor. National-calibre rooms on one street.
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The cultural precinct. Better food than you remember.
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River position, good food. Worth more than one visit.
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Counter-culture kitchens. Honest food.
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