Cinque Terre Ristorante Pizzeria

Who says the best Italian food has to be in Italy? Cinque Terre on Sunshine Coast begs to differ!

It's a humble restaurant with a family-friendly vibe. Understated and homely, nestle yourself amongst the exposed brick walls, and generous dining tables whilst you await a steaming bowl of Italian goodness.

Not ones to hold back on portion sizes, you're guaranteed heaped plates, whole fish and pizzas the size of Jupiter. Look to their board for the menu that changes daily! On it you'll find tasty starters that'll awaken the appetite; how about a rocket, walnut and pear salad? Or some crispy bruschetta? Or arancini stuffed with earthy porcini mushrooms?

For mains, you have sumptuous Italian plates that don't hold back. Take their seafood risotto that's packed with clams, mussels and calamari or their prawns that swim in a luxurious saffron sauce. Meat and seafood lovers should peruse their daily specials, and for those who want home-cooked comfort, look no further than their homemade lasagne, ricotta and spinach ravioli and mushroom gnocchi with a hint of truffle. This is Italian food as it should be; joyful, delicious and larger than life.