Name: Ollie's Italian
Address: Waterfront Dining, 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, Cairns
Telephone: +61742816814
Price range: $$-$$$
Rating: 5

The best seafood spaghetti ever. It was delicious with a bit of chilli oil drizzled on top (you have to ask for this). Restaurant staff all amazing and attentive and the view

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Arrived in Cairns at night, and found a restaurant that tasted good.

You can eat kangaroo meat, crocodile meat, and ostrich meat here. The seafood platter is enough for at least three people, and there are also a lot of fruits. The taste is normal. It is near the pier, and the scenery should be more beautiful if you come at five or six o&#39;clock. The staff here are very humorous and will give guests suggestions on ordering dishes.

No. 1 of Local Restaurants in Cairns

Highly recommended! Don&#39;t just focus on the trendy restaurants in Cairns! Hidden next to the Pullman Hotel is a standalone Italian-style restaurant &ndash; Piccolo Cucina &ndash; a must-visit! 🔥 It&#39;s famous for its delicious food, but it&#39;s a seriously underrated gem.

Atmosphere: A cozy Italian haven

The restaurant is a separate building with greenery outside. Stepping inside feels like entering a family kitchen in the Italian countryside. Warm yellow lighting, vintage posters on the walls, and the aroma of wheat wafting from the open kitchen create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for couples or small gatherings with friends.

Food: Authentic Italian flavor in every bite

&bull; Pizza: The freshly baked wood-fired pizza is their signature dish! The crust is thin and crispy with a slightly charred aroma, the edges slightly puffed up, and you can taste the sweet aftertaste of wheat. The cheese is generously portioned, stretching for half a meter, paired with a sweet and sour sauce based on fresh tomatoes &ndash; refreshing and not greasy, every bite is pure bliss.

&bull; Pasta: The special sauce is the soul of the dish! I ordered the classic Bolognese pasta. The sauce was thick and rich, coating every strand of pasta, with a subtle hint of spice enhancing the flavor&mdash;far superior to any instant sauce. Apparently, the sauce is simmered fresh for four hours daily, no wonder you can taste the dedication.

&bull; Steak: I was just trying something casual, but I was blown away! I chose the Australian Wagyu ribeye, cooked to medium-rare, perfect. The skin was crispy and fragrant, while the inside was tender and juicy. Paired with the black pepper sauce, the meaty flavor exploded in my mouth&mdash;it felt authentically Italian.

Small Details: Attention to Detail

Most of the servers were Italian, and they enthusiastically recommended the day&#39;s specials, even telling me that pizza is best eaten hot. The complimentary dessert was homemade tiramisu, with a perfect balance of liqueur and coffee flavors&mdash;a perfect ending.

If you&#39;re staying at the Pullman, it&#39;s right outside the door; no need to go far. Tired of seafood in Cairns? Try something different here and you&#39;ll be pleasantly surprised!

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This steak house in Cairns is very good. Not only can you taste steak here, but also pork ribs. All the steaks are soaked in sauce and then fried, so they are very flavorful. It is really quite good. Paired with a baguette and a cup of coffee, it is absolutely delicious.

No. 4 of Local Restaurants in Cairns

After taking the kids to visit the Cairns Aquarium and Art Gallery, we were going to have lunch in front of the nearby lagoon pool. We chose this restaurant on the roadside. Although it doesn&#39;t look big, it is always crowded with customers. It is located in the center of Cairns, near the entrance of the night market, so it is easy to find. The overall store is relatively clean and bright. We ordered several signature noodles, fried chicken, Thai milk juice, etc. The flavor is quite authentic. I didn&#39;t expect to have such a good set meal in Cairns. I recommend it to friends who come to Cairns!

The taste is very good, very authentic, especially refreshing and goes well with rice, there are many dishes, the ingredients are very fresh, the portions are large, parking is very convenient, the surrounding environment is beautiful, and the service attitude is very good.

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