Julius Pizzeria

We had lunch about 30 minutes before the usual rush, as people had already started queuing. It's better to come early for lunch if you want to avoid the crowds. So far, this is the best tiramisu I've ever had in Brisbane. The ambiance is lovely, and the lively kitchen activities remind me of dining in Italy, with everyone chatting and busy cooking. It's a wonderful spot for special occasions.

Beautiful restaurant just steps away from the riverfront and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. We had an excellent family dinner with exceptional service for our group of twelve. The food was out of this world. Some of the best pizza I’ve ever had, and I’m from Chicago, home to the best pizza in the United States. We also enjoyed amazing bread, pesto pasta, arancini, snapper and duck ragu. Others at our table enjoyed the steak, chicken and whiting pasta. The desserts were excellent, too. Generous portions of delicious tiramisu, and a fabulous chocolate and fig cake. The wine and beverage menu is quite nice with something for everyone. Very highly recommended!

Definitely worth the wait! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great and inviting ⭐️ We ordered the duck ragu pasta and chef’s special linguine and it was very flavourful. Also couldn’t miss out on the pizza so we ordered the mushroom pizza to-go. The dessert is to die for, the tiramisu was a perfect balance between sweet and bitter. We were also served by the sweetest waiter, Joel. He was very friendly and patient with us. He took time to explain to us the menu and we cracked a few jokes here and there. Definitely coming back to this place again — but with booking next time ;)

We dined at Julius Pizzeria and while the experience was decent overall, it wasn’t quite as good as we had hoped. The pizza was good — fresh and nicely made — and the ambience was pleasant, making it a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal. However, there were a few things that brought the experience down for us. The pasta was just so-so and didn’t really stand out, especially considering the price point. The food is also a bit on the pricey side, and parking in the area is very difficult, which adds to the inconvenience. Overall, it’s an okay place if you’re already nearby and craving pizza, but it’s not somewhere we’d go out of our way for. For us, it’s a solid 3-star experience — decent, but nothing particularly memorable.

Dropped in for a pre-dinner “snack” - ended up eating a margarita pizza, an entree and had 3 wines. The Gavi DOCG distinguished itself by being NOT boring and quite sake-esque (showing melon, pear and great intensity). The pizza was amazing and the service was great! Highly recommend! Make a booking to avoid disappointment but we did get lucky as a walk in.

This Italian restaurant is amazing. It's by far the best Italian and pizza I've had in Brisbane. Make sure to order the salami pizza and duck ragu; they're absolutely delicious. The fried potatoes are also incredibly fragrant and a must-try. I'll definitely be back for more. 😋

Had late lunch here, genuine Italian pizza and great service, the inside environment is nice and cool in a hot summer day .

Reservations are a must, unless you rock up during odd hours. We came for dinner, had a pizza (no GF available), which i jealousy watched my husband eat. He said it was very good. There is a GF pasta penne (chickpea) substitute, which was pretty decent and I enjoyed my crab and shrimp pasta very much. However, the star of the show was the FRIED CALAMARI. A lot of places have it breaded or battered...this place it's only lightly dusted and gently fried so that the delicate calamari is still juicy and soft. We liked it so much, we came back late the next night just for drinks and the calamari. Best I've had 😋 Thank you. Might need to come back again before we leave!

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. Started with the smoked Burrata and eggplant caponata on top of fried pizza dough and then had the white pizza of pork and fennel sausage with two types of mushrooms. Both items were delicious although the pizza could have used a little more salt/flavor. We added a tad of salt and crushed red pepper which really brought out the flavors. After we ordered some wine they brought out some very fresh and tender focaccia and olive oil. Our server was very friendly, a gentlemen from Italy who is getting server positions and wine and finance internships around the world! We highly recommend this spot.

Went to Julius last night for dinner and this was a great experience. If you are looking for fresh italian food, this is a good spot for a well priced, good portioned, and delicious meal. The service here was quick and good and the ambiance is really cute for a date night. The hubs and I really enjoyed thoroughly. For food we ordered: * Salscicca Pizza - this had sausages and arugula which was delicious and refreshing and came with 6 slices * Fried Calamari - this was absolutely DELICIOUS, super soft and tender - this is a must get here *Vanilla Pana Cotta - this came with poaches pear, hazelnuts & caramel sauce which was delicious Overall, great food and felt very fresh. Would definitely recommend to check this place out!

This place was super busy but worth the wait. We ordered a couple pizzas that were both delicious, but I have to say the potato pizza was the star. Service was wonderful and the waiter even helped me choose a wine that I really liked.

Amazing experience. Great food. Great staff. Felt welcomed and enjoyed every course of pizzas and salads and negronis. Loved it.

Amazing and lovely and have tasty pizza. I also order 2 for take-out for my mid night snack.

Believe the hype. It's super yummy. I got the carbonara pizza that was amazing. Daughter got the deluxe margarita which had a great crust but felt pretty basic for deluxe. Still tasted great. I want to come back and try them all. We got take out and sat on the benches. Super fun evening.

It has been a hot minute since I've experienced a restaurant that fully lived up to its immense internet hype, but Julius Pizzeria did exactly that with a high quality pasta dish that absolutely knocked my socks off. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I'm told that Julius Pizzeria can get crowded, but I was pleased to find that upon walking in without a reservation on a Saturday afternoon, I was seated immediately at the bar. From there I wouldn't call the service particularly attentive, but I wasn't looking for attention and instead just appreciated what was classy but chic decor and a solid assembly line of people watching. My pasta came out quick after order, which was all I cared about. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $25.00 got me a good portion of the pasta special, which was a mezze maniche with pork and veal ragu, which was particularly reasonably priced given the generous exchange rate. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? This was a sensational dish, plain and simple. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and was clearly handmade in a way that lapped up the tasty and flavorful ragu packed with all sorts of twists and turns between the two meats. I devoured this dish, and could have easily packed away a full second helping. Two Stars. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Absolutely brilliant. Yes. Julius lives up to the hype. Star.

Julius has a great central location, and despite a large dining area it tends to fill on weekends whenever the weather is nice. Which is most of the time. It's not cheap, but they offer some quality ingredients. The marinara deluxe pizza, a crust with ample sauce and herbs and a few very rich dollops of buffalo mozzarella, was a step up from many of the other pizzas I've tried. The crust was crispy, and the flavors fresh. I wouldn't mind going back a few times to see what else is on offer, though I'm more likely to try their sister restaurant, Beccofino, first.

I'm never one to wait in a queue at a restaurant. I, I'm sure like many, hate waiting. However the other school of thought is that if a restaurant has a line, there must be a good reason. My wife and I went here to have some dinner. From the outside we could see the place was crowded and after talking to the host we were put on the waiting list. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, so the staff seated us at the bar with a couple of menus, so we could peruse with a drink in hand. The staff were pleasant and where very playful with each other, cheeky almost. It was refreshing as they worked very hard and kept the place running while still remaining human. Even with how busy it was, after giving our order our meals arrived in ten or so minutes. Their chefs must run a tight ship and hats off to them for that. The meals were sensational. The pasta hit all the right notes and the pizza was perfect, chewy crust with all the right flavours. It's a cozy little place with a raked ceiling and low lighting. I'm always fond of timber and stone decor, reminding me of old world architecture. Amazing service by staff who know what they are doing and how to do it well. Food that is worth every bite. Definitely a hit!

This place was wonderful! The food. The staff. The ambiance. 5 ! I'm not certain if they take reservations but will check next time we visit due to it being very busy and on a Wednesday! If you like pizza and pasta def try this place out!

Sitting perfectly on the corner of Fish Lane & Grey Street, in South Brisbane, Julius Pizzeria is possibly one of the best Italian dining experiences we've had in recent times. And while there's some familiarity with the dishes on offer, as the "little brother" of Beccofino (in Teneriffe), we would say that Julius Pizzeria may have outshone big bro this time. Julius Pizzeria has a very urban & modern feel, with exposed-brick walls & high ceilings, as well as floor-to-ceiling glass windows with views of Fish Lane & the Cultural Centre. We liked that as soon as you walked in, you can see the kitchen with the hot wood-fired oven "Julius" busy at work, while the inviting bar at the other end of the room, tempts those of us who are thirsty. The atmosphere is very welcoming & relaxed, which is what you want in a modern pizzeria. The Summer Menu is absolutely on point, with Pizzas (of course!, where you can select between "Rosse" or "Bianche" bases $20.50-23.50), Starters ($16.50-19.50), Mains ($29-29.50), Sides ($10), Dessert ($10.50-13.50) & some great options for the "Bambinis" (kids $6.50 - $13). As we were here with our friends we decided that whatever we would order, we would have a bite of each other's food! The only way to dine, when with friends who love food! We had the: (1) Carpaccio di Manzo $16.50, (thinly sliced seared beef fillet with truffled pecorino & rocket leaves, (2) Capesante in Padella $16.50 (pan seared scallops with pea puree & grated bottarga), (3) The Rissotto of the day $22.50,(mushroom with peccorino) (4) The pizza of the day $22.50 (5) Cotoletta di Vitello $29 (crumbed baby veal with vine ripened tomatoes, goats cheese & basil), and (6) Pappardelle al Ragu d'Anatra $23.50 (flat ribbon pasta with a duck and tomato ragu). You know it's awesome when, your entire table is silent, in the moment, & savouring each bite. This was the case for each of the items as they came out. Having a bite here & having a taste there. There wasn't a thing we could fault with each of the dishes. The pizza was also wood-fired perfection. Absolutely wonderful. Service was excellent & if it wasn't for being full, we'd have tried dessert as well. But there's always a reason to come back. Julius Pizzeria is a must! Perfect for dining with friends, family, & it's actually quite an impressive dining space to impress a date.

You had to be on time to get a table. The food was wonderful. Service great. I only just managed to take this picture before the pizza was all gone. We all left very happy.

They don't take phone reservations, the online ones were all gone but we went early before the theatre and got a table. The tables were very close together so not a good spot for a date! We started with an Aperol spritz and then got a pizza and each, the gamberi piccanti was delicious and my husband tried the special which was pork belly and potato. The bases are traditional, thin and crispy like you get in Italy. We shared dessert which was fritelle, warm donuts filed with jam and accompanied by a rather icy ice cream. I can make better ice cream but the donuts were nice.

Amazing food, don't know much about Italian but loved it, the staff were really helpful in all aspects. Very enjoyable time would recommend to everyone!!!

Checked out this new joint just before the holidays and i'm giving it two thumbs up! Pity I don't have more thumbs. The service was impeccable; just the right amount of attention without going overboard. We sat at the back close to the bar as there were large groups out the front. As it turned out, it was a good choice as they ended up being a tad noisy but being the holiday season, it only added to the fun atmosphere. We shared the mushroom pizza (which was generous for two), risotto and salad. Everything was finger-licking tasty! I'd love to come back and try every pizza because damnnnnn, they looked FINE! The manager was friendly and attentive, and I love the woodfired oven and the banter amongst the happy kitchen staff. Happy staff equals happy customers, right? Anyhow, as much as I enjoyed cousin Beccofino, I think there's something just a tad more special at Julius Pizzeria!

Very disappointing after all the great reviews I've read. I took friends there last night (21-10-15) and the noise was deafening, plus why let kids run rite in an adult restaurant. My friends pasta dish was dry and I'm sure they had run out of Bugs as there weren't any in the meal. Our main meals came while the dirty plates and cutlery were still in place on the table. The head waiter was rude as when we were out of wine he said, "that's all you get" and walked away. Just to say we won't be back. Robbo South Brisbane

Amazing. Brilliant, personal service. The food is divine. We had a perfect pasta, chicken and pizza. The dessert with Nutella-filled dumplings is brilliant. We look forward to coming back!

Have visited Julius Pizzeria twice in the last month, and I think that is saying something. My recommendation - go with more than one person and share a number of dishes, as there is simply too much to try in one visit. The pizza base is wonderfully thin and the toppings aren't overdone, the pasta is certainly cooked al dente and the staff are very friendly and efficient. A must try in South Brisbane!

It's ok. Just ok. Bit of a wait and the meal servings were a little smallish, and not the greatest tasting pizza either.

Amazing can not describe it. Probably be best pizza I have had in Brisbane. I have even taken friends who have lived in Italy for years and they loved how authentic the dishes are. Blindly order any salad, pizza or pasta off the menu and I guarantee you will love it. The Calamarata ai Fiori di Zucca is to die for. Its a must try!!

Bland food. We had 3 different pizzas and they were all average. Sadly Brisbane hasn't quite grown up yet.

This is my new favourite Italian spot to eat whilst in Brisbane. Finding a car park was a nightmare but finally we found one. We had to wait a little for a table as we didn't book, but boy was it worth it! The service was amazing and the level of quality food was out of this world. I've never taken my young family to a restaurant before and ordered 3 courses for us to have the plates cleared at the end with nothing left on them. This will be a must stop for when I return to Brisbane in the future. Love this place!

Julius Pizzeria has a good customer service but the food is extremely greasy. My cousin and I ordered two different pizzas and when they arrived at our table, we could easily see a layer of oil on them. I didn't like the taste of my pizza. It didn't have any flavor.

Absolutely amazing food. The service is great. The atmosphere is beautiful. You do have to wait for a table, they don't do bookings, only walk in, but you can easily find things to do whilst you wait, like have a drink or go for a stroll. Julius is always busy, but that is because it is well worth the wait. Again, the food is phenomenal.

Great food - that's why it's always busy. Pizza is so good but the pasta is tops aswell. That's the problem with this place deciding what to choose.

Didn't have Italian, but I had some of the best Barramundi fish during my Brisbane work trip. Ate at the bar as I was traveling solo, and staff was super nice, good beer selection, and great food. Aussies are a friendly bunch, as are Kiwis. Love them both to bits, nice people. Who doesn't like a nation that's into good coffee and beer?

As a self-proclaimed foodie, I'm a little ashamed to say that I've never been to Beccofino in Teneriffe. I don't tend to go to Italian restaurants due to their wheat-heavy menus and so although I've heard all the raves about the Duck Ragu pasta and pizzas, I'm yet to get to the Brisbane institution. However, the central location of Beccofino's new little brother Julius Pizzeria made it more appealing and after hearing nothing but good things, I made plans to meet a friend there for weekday dinner. Unobtrusively housed on the corner of recently revamped Fish Lane and Grey St in South Brisbane, directly across from the Museum, it's a very short walk from the CBD or South Brisbane bus station to get to Julius. The restaurant has a very modern decor with exposed brick and large open windows which makes the relatively small restaurant feel open and relaxed. Bookings are only taken before 6pm but when I was greeted immediately at 7 when I entered from the Fish Lane entrance, I was told it would only be a ten minute wait or I could eat at the bar. I opted to wait for a table at the bar where the bartender offered me a drink immediately and I was given a menu to peruse. We ordered glasses of wine (Sauvignon Blanc and Soave) which were between $10-15 and sipped as we waited. True to the maitre d's estimate, it was a short wait for the table and we were seated next to one of the windows looking out to Fish Lane. The seasonal menu is split into several sections - pizza (rosse and bianche or red and white), starters, pasta, mains, sides and dessert. There's also a kids menu and I noted that there were several families enjoying their meals that night. The menu doesn't note if any items are gluten-free or dairy-free (as is becoming more standard) so I assume that their pizzas and pastas aren't available as such. Trying to be good, I eschewed the delicious looking pizzas and duck ragu pasta (although they looked incredible judging by my nosy peeking on nearby tables) and went for the Risotto of the Day ($22) which was pancetta and leek. My dining companion chose the Strozzapreti alla Salsiccia ($23.50) which was twisted pasta with pork and fennel sausage, broccoli leaves, chilli and parmigiana cheese. We also chose to have the Broccoli e Fagiolini ($10) - steamed broccoli with cannellini beans, mint and lemon. I was tempted by the Polenta Fritta (fried polenta with grilled zucchini, whipped buffalo mozzarella, chilli and oregano) but the waiter said he thought we'd have more than enough food with what we'd ordered which was refreshing given that many restaurants would suggest ordering more food. The meals arrived not long afterwards and wow, they were large serves! We were offered freshly grated parmesan which we both said yes to. My risotto was cooked al dente and a lovely creamy yellow colour (oh the butter!) with chunks of meaty pancetta and fresh herbs dotted throughout. Rich and flavourful, I loved every mouthful and strugged between being full and leaving such delicious mouthfuls behind. The strozzapretti looked delicious but I didn't get to try it. The steamed broccoli came with a wedge of lemon and plenty of beans, so was a very filling side option. The lemon wedge actually came handy for my risotto as it helped to cut through the richness. Neither of us finished our meals or the side and we both left feeling very satisfied. The dessert menu sounded good but there was no way I could fit that in so we instead had some tea and coffee. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Julius. The food was excellent, the prices very reasonable, the ambience lovely and the service was exceptional. Throw in the convenient location and I see a return visit soon in my future.

Beautiful food and great wine! I love everything about this place. Pizzas, pastas, starters, desserts - everything was fresh, delicious and top quality. A must-visit if you appreciate an authentic Italian cuisine! :)

The staff attentive. The food amazing. Jut as good as Italy. Pizza wonderful. Sit inside not in the alley unless you like car fumes. Windy night so don't cause us a problem.

Absolutely awesome I've never had a bad dish, just gotta keep going back for more every time I'm in Brisbane. Seriously just like my Nonna used to cook.