La Regina Coorparoo

In Coorparoo, Brisbane, La Regina channels the honest flavours of Italy. With fresh ingredients and traditional recipes at its core, it champions simplicity done well: generous, balanced plates and an inviting rhythm that lets the cooking take centre stage.

The menu moves with comforting confidence. Antipasti brings prosciutto and mortadella alongside olives and mozzarella, while salt and pepper calamari with aioli sets a bright opening note. Pasta and risotto lean classic, from gnocchi Boscaiola with pork and fennel sausage and mushrooms to slow-cooked spaghetti Bolognese ragù.

Mains travel between coastline and countryside with brodetto di pesce and porchetta served over creamy mash, while pizzas range from a plump calzone to the quintessential margherita. Sides keep things convivial, think garlic-roasted potatoes or beer-battered fries with aioli, before a sweet pause of affogato or tiramisu.

Book a table and savour the moment and the flavours. La Regina is ready to bring a taste of Italy to Coorparoo, one twirl of spaghetti at a time.