Fornello Pizza & Bar

Fornello Pizza & Bar brings a confident slice of Italy to Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast, celebrating simple ingredients and bold, sun-soaked flavours.

The menu opens with generous antipasti, featuring creamy burrata folded over prosciutto with torn basil and warm focaccia, alongside grilled prawns elevated with parsley, capers, garlic and chilli. These opening plates set the tone before digging into the main event.

Tradition sits at the heart of the kitchen with pasta artigianale such as spaghetti alla carbonara and linguine al frutti di mare, threaded with seafood in a bright tomato sauce. Pizzas range from the classic Margherita to hearty 4 carni, as well as inventive options like contadina with pumpkin, sausage, zucchini and parmesan.

What follows is a meal that moves effortlessly from first bite to last slice, encouraging friends and families to linger a little longer. Gather the group, book a table, and let the aroma lead the way, because at Fornello, the last slice always feels like it was meant to be yours.