Amore

In Brisbane’s lively West End, Amore transforms a converted warehouse into a chic, contemporary destination with unmistakable European poise. Clean lines, mood-lit corners and Instagram-worthy vignettes set the tone, while multiple event spaces make it as suited to intimate dinners as it is to grand celebrations.

The kitchen leans into Italian traditions with produce-led plates and a modern sensibility. Think a charcuterie selection with truffle pecorino and warm homemade focaccia, or golden saffron arancini hiding a slow-cooked ragù at their core, each bite a study in texture and comfort.

Heartier pleasures follow: arrosticini abruzzesi kissed by the grill and brightened with rocket and pear, or pappardelle al ragù enriched with white sausage, porcini and a whisper of truffle oil. Conviviality is encouraged by the Regina pizza to share, its red base crowned with Italian burrata, rocket, 24-month aged prosciutto di Parma and Grana Padano. A classic tiramisu waits in the wings, and a sunny splash of limoncello rounds off the evening.

With European vibes and spaces that flex from cosy to capacious, Amore welcomes everything from date nights to parties of up to 400. Private bookings can even opt to bring their own drinks and food for a bespoke affair. Book in, follow your appetite, and let a little amore lead the way.