Pilloni Restaurant

Great spot. Service could be better, especially on the wine side of things - having enough ice buckets and being mindful of temperature control. It's definitely worth going to, though. The food was good, except the cheese platter that had stale crackers and the tiramisu, which was pretty much all cream. Otherwise, it's a great place. Good atmosphere and open kitchen. Feels warm.

One of the best dining experiences i have had in Brisbane. Food was cooked to perfection, special mention to the culurgiones. Our waiter Andrea was excellent too! The place is stunning and the ambiance was great! 10/10 definitely recommend from a European that knows his food well!

As an Italian, I was absolutely delighted by this restaurant in Brisbane. It was a truly beautiful experience, both in terms of food and service. We had the porcetto (traditional Sardinian roast suckling pig), which we had to pre-order in advance, and it was simply outstanding. The culurgiones, handmade and filled with so much flavor, were incredible. The octopus was perfectly cooked, and the smoked kangaroo tartare was a surprising and delicious highlight. Everything, including the wine, was excellent. The atmosphere, attention to detail, and warm hospitality made it feel like a real trip back home for me. I can’t recommend this place highly enough - an absolute must-try if you’re in Brisbane!

Nice food, beautifully presented. Some misses, but overall great. Would absolutely come back. Took me by surprise as I had a few people previously report that the food was good, but not great. So I wasn’t expecting anything special but nah I reckon they just ordered the wrong things so I’ll tell you what I thought. - Foccacia w the bottarga dip, absolute yes. Very strong flavour, umami, one of the better bottarga dips/butters w bread that I’ve had. This is coming from someone who always has bottarga in her fridge ready to go. Must order. - Prawns, yes. Order this, we got multiple plates and immediately ordered more. From memory kinda pricey as it’s $15 each prawn or something like that but it’s worth it as it’s yummy - Oysters, nothing special. Skip! - Octopus! A highlight! So tender. Loved the potato foam under it. A true standout and imo must be ordered. - kangaroo tartare, Smokey but not much else. Erm can skip this one. It’s missing something extra to make it great. - Frattau (that thin layered looking thing): no. Very bland. A miss. We ordered 3 plates minimum of every dish and this one.. no one finished 😓 - Malloreddus (Pasta w sausage that looks like little worms): the waitress recommended this and wow it was beautiful! Pork and beef I believe. I loved this. Would go back to order it. - Culurgiones: sad, bland dumplings. It was a mistake to order 3 plates of this. Very mediocre. I much prefer the rosmarino ones. - Ron eye on the bone: nice but very fatty. They cooked it well though and it was tender, I wasn’t mad. Beefy flavour and umami was pretty decent for a MB4-5 grade. - potato as a side was ok. Can skip - would recommend the creamy leeks as a side to the steak, was noice. - would recommend the cocktails here, very nice. They had an excellent wine selection too. - no comment on desserts as I apparently over ordered for the table and no one could fit in dessert apparently. Sad. My verdict: I’d come back for sure. There’s plenty of options on the menu that I’d happily be back to order!

Have been wanting to try Pilloni for a while now and have had rave reviews from a friend who lives nearby. The ambience was beautiful and we didn't notice any issues with the service as others have highlighted. The food however......it was n example of looks good but didn't have much flavour. The octopus was the exception - tender a and beautiful flavour. The pork neck was chewy and couldn't taste the cherry sauce. The grilled kingfish was cooked to perfection but once again lacked flavour. There was also not enough sauce provided. In the end we didn't feel like the quality of the food matched the price so we left without ordering dessert.

We recently dined at Pilloni in West End and had a lovely experience. The menu is creative and beautifully presented, and the service was excellent—the staff took the time to explain the dishes that needed it, which added a nice touch. We started with the oysters and focaccia, then indulged in the Agnello, lamb cutlets which was the absolute highlight—so tender and delicious that I’d return just for it! The culurgiones and spaghetti were also very enjoyable. While the experience leans towards the premium side, the quality and presentation of the dishes reflect the care put into them. If you're looking for a special meal with thoughtful flavors and great service, Pilloni is worth a visit.

I recently visited this amazing Italian restaurant with a group of my friends, and we had a spectacular night! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. But the real highlight was the food – absolutely incredible! Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. From the pasta to the desserts, everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. We couldn't stop talking about how good it all was. It was one of those nights you don’t forget – great food, great company, and a wonderful ambiance. I would definitely go back again. Highly recommended!

Good experience. The food was good. Focaccia with dip was amazing. Calamari on the seafood platter was so chewy. Otherwise all other food was good but was missing that final element to elevate it. Service was OK. Staff were nice. I wouldn’t go out of my way to come back here unless someone else asked me to go and they were paying.