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Alfresco Italian Restaurant

3/3018 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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Find Alfresco Italian Restaurant

3/3018 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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+61 7 5538 9333
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Alfresco Italian Restaurant

This Surfers Paradise fixture has drawn nightly queues since 1992 for generous comfort right across from the Q1 tram stop. Walk-ins without a booking face a wait—though diners in the know grab a takeaway pizza from the counter to eat curbside while waiting on a table. Inside, it runs on pure trattoria energy, where the kitchen accommodates custom ingredient swaps and gluten-free pastas without missing a beat. On balmy Gold Coast nights, staff roll back the retractable roof to let the coastal breeze flood the room while bowls of tender baby octopus and fresh mussels hit the tables.

  • Retractable Open Roof: On clear Gold Coast evenings, the dining room ceiling rolls back to let the ocean breeze sweep through.
  • Counter Queue Workaround: Prime dinner hours draw thick crowds, but the front counter doubles as a takeaway station while waiting for a table.
  • Frictionless Kitchen Swaps: The kitchen readily accommodates ingredient substitutions, custom kid requests, and dedicated gluten-free pasta orders.
  • Seafood & Slow Sauces: Beyond crisp thin-crust pizza, patrons single out the tender baby octopus, fresh mussels, and rich pasta sauces.
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Why Diners Choose Alfresco Italian Restaurant

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  • Tailored Recipes and Dietary Flexibility

    The kitchen happily modifies dishes and prepares gluten-free pasta and pizza options without sacrificing speed or authentic flavor.

    they were more than happy to adapt recipes where needed.

    Aimee Sing

  • Frictionless Ingredient Swaps

    Diners can easily swap ingredients across the menu to suit personal tastes or dietary preferences.

    swapping the anchovies for mushrooms. The staff were more than happy to accommodate the change.

    B M

  • Thoughtful Anniversary Recognition

    Milestone occasions receive heartfelt hospitality, including complimentary desserts to mark the celebration.

    A special thank you for the complimentary tiramisu and for helping make our anniversary so special.

    Laxsana W

  • High-Energy Birthday Traditions

    The floor team brings genuine energy to group celebrations, leading milestone cheers across multiple tables.

    Appreciate how passionately the staff sung Happy Birthday, not just for us but for 3 different groups.

    Piper Douglas

  • Transparent Sunday Pricing

    Unlike standard weekend dining across the coast, Sunday dinners carry no added weekend penalty surcharge.

    Pleasantly surprised to know that there was no Sunday surcharge.

    Xunliang Lin

  • Effortless Takeaway for Holiday Stays

    Positioned directly across from Q1 Tower with nearby tram access, convenient phone ordering and takeaway pickup make casual holiday dining simple.

    We were staying at Q1 Tower across the road. Placed a phone order and picked up.

    Felicity Buche

Standout guest favourites from our kitchen and dessert bar

  • Vegetariana Pizza

    We enjoyed the Gnocchi Pollo Pesto (without the chicken) and a Vegetariana pizza, each rich with the warmth and authenticity of true Italian cooking.

    Adina Peacock

  • Pollo Pesto Pasta

    The cocktails were amazing, and we highly recommend the eggplant parmigiana, and the pollo pesto pasta.

    Jess Mayer

  • Crème Caramel

    Listen, that crème caramel was like a sweet slice of perfection.

    Saharsh Desai

  • Steak

    The steak was an easy 5/5. We ordered it well done, and it was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and full of flavour, which isn’t always easy to achieve with well-done steak.

    B M

Other favorites

Rounding out the meal with traditional Italian desserts, house cocktails, and savory starters.

  • Affogato

    My affogato to finish off, also a tick!

    Gerard Pignolet

  • Tiramisu

    A special thank you for the complimentary tiramisu and for helping make our anniversary so special.

    Laxsana W

  • Lychee Cocktails

    We tried the new lychee cocktails, and they were absolutely delicious—fresh, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink!

    Shellby Kaye

  • Garlic Bread

    We start things off with garlic bread, and let me tell you, it was garlic-y heaven.

    Saharsh Desai

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service gestures and surprising atmosphere changes that make every meal feel personal.

  • Mid-Service Open-Air Ceiling

    During evening service, the staff rolls back the retractable roof to let coastal breezes flow through the dining room, instantly shifting the atmosphere into an open-air trattoria.

  • Sparkler-Lit Milestone Celebrations

    For birthdays and anniversaries, the floor team brings out complimentary desserts topped with sparklers and passionately sings to milestone guests across the dining room.

  • Attentive Dietary Care

    Floor staff actively cross-reference table orders with kitchen surprises, specifically ensuring celebratory desserts are gluten-free after noting gluten-free pasta selections.

  • Effortless Plate Modifications

    The kitchen welcomes custom ingredient tweaks without friction, smoothly handling ingredient swaps and custom requests for young diners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended. The dining room frequently fills up with lines forming out the door, though walk-ins can sometimes be seated early or grab takeaway from the counter while waiting.

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requests or ingredient swaps?

Yes. The kitchen and service staff readily adapt recipes, accommodate gluten-free pasta and pizza options, and welcome ingredient substitutions or kid-friendly changes.

Is there a surcharge for dining on Sundays?

There is no Sunday surcharge on food and drinks, making Sunday evening dining free of typical weekend penalty fees.

Do you do anything special for birthdays or celebrations?

Guests celebrating birthdays or anniversaries are frequently treated to celebratory staff singing and complimentary treats such as cake, crème caramel, or tiramisu when noted.

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