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Mosconi

164B Arthur St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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164B Arthur St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 7 3151 1898
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mosconi

Tucked just off James Street, this split-level hideaway delivers confident European dining with cellar-matched pours. Crisp baguettes arrive with house onion butter—a non-negotiable starter before digging into Moreton Bay bug pasta, seared scallops, and prawn specials. Regulars lean into the crab risotto, praised for its unapologetic heap of sweet meat. Upstairs offers acoustic breathing room for conversation, while downstairs spills onto a dog-friendly courtyard. When the floor sommelier drops by with tailored cellar pairings for the duck ragù, let them take the lead.

  • Signature Bread Service: House-made onion butter served alongside warm, crunchy bread.
  • Tableside Wine Direction: Dedicated sommelier navigating cellar selections to pair with duck ragù and seafood.
  • Multi-Level Setting: A multi-level layout offering private mezzanine seating and dog-friendly outdoor courtyard tables.
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Why Choose Mosconi

Six reasons diners choose Mosconi for refined dining, cellar expertise, and intimate hospitality.

  • Expert Sommelier Wine Guidance

    Mosconi features a dedicated on-floor sommelier to steer guests through cellared bottles and match regional selections precisely to dishes like seafood and duck pasta.

    Shoutout to their somm who recommended the best wine to pair with our duck pasta and paperdelle - absolute perfection.

    Jovi Figueroa

  • Signature House Onion Butter

    Bread service is anchored by Mosconi's distinctive house specialty onion butter, established as a celebrated highlight of the meal.

    The most incredible butter you’ll ever have.

    webnetgamer

  • Intimate Escape Off James Street

    Tucked quietly right off James Street, the restaurant offers an intimate, tucked-away retreat characterized by calm ambiance and acoustic ease.

    Despite being just off busy james street, it feels very cosy and quaint here.

    tonicha inman

  • Refined European Culinary Craft

    The kitchen delivers confident European dining focused on precise flavors, premium seafood, and scratch pasta made without needless complication.

    Mosconi delivers refined European dining without unnecessary complexity. The flavours are well-balanced, the execution is confident, and every dish feels thoughtfully put together.

    Foodie

  • Multi-Level Conversational Privacy

    Split-level dining architecture and separated tables maintain personal space and conversational privacy even during fully booked services.

    The tables are far apart with different levels so even when the restaurant is full, you can still enjoy a conversation in private.

    Monique Ivans

  • Dog-Friendly Courtyard Dining

    Outdoor courtyard seating welcomes dining accompanied by pet dogs, accommodating relaxed long lunches and dinners on Arthur Street.

    Bonus points—they happily allow your pups to join you when you book an outdoor table.

    Katiuska Clarke

Signature pastas, antipasti, and house specialties

  • Zucchini Flowers

    we tried the zucchini flowers which were delicious.

    Sonia Carusi

  • House Bread with Onion Butter

    We ordered the bread with onion butter (a must)

    Craig Dumas

  • Duck Ragu Pappardelle

    The pappardelle with duck ragu was also mouthwateringly good.

    Sonia Carusi

  • Moreton Bay Bug Spaghetti

    Neither of us could resist today's special, Moreton Bay Bug Spaghetti

    William West

Other favorites

Sides and sweet finishes complementing European dining

  • Tiramisu

    Probably my favourite tiramisu to date! The texture of the cacao nibs and the lightness of the gelato completely complemented the rich smooth tiramisu slice.

    Jovi Figueroa

  • Charred Broccolini

    your chef's are so good at the basics, that the charred broccolini absolutely overshadowed it.

    Jaime

  • Buddini Pudding

    The buddini pudding for dessert was also perfect.

    Beccy

  • Orange Almond Cake

    Finished up with dessert Orange Almond Cake (sorry crew cant remember the Italian name) Was actually excellent- and we usually skip dessert. Not too dry, creamy sauce.

    callum jubb

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dining touches and curated hospitality that elevate each visit

  • Dedicated Tableside Sommelier Pairings

    Guests are guided through the cellar selection by a dedicated sommelier who helps pair bottles across complex multicourse and seafood choices.

  • Signature Bread Service with Onion Butter

    Dining starts with signature bread paired with house-crafted onion butter, cited consistently as an above-and-beyond culinary detail.

  • Dog-Welcoming Outdoor Terrace

    Outdoor patio reservations welcome pet dogs alongside their owners, offering relaxed open-air dining just steps off James Street.

  • In-Depth Dish Lineage and Pairing Guidance

    Floor staff share culinary provenance and detail previous dish iterations, explaining precise component updates tableside.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for your visit to Mosconi

  • Reserve Outdoors for Dogs

    Book an outdoor terrace table in advance if you want to bring your dog along for lunch or dinner.

  • Order the Bread and Onion Butter

    Do not miss starting your meal with the house bread and specialty onion butter, a signature highlight.

  • Consult the Sommelier for Wine Pairings

    Consult the floor sommelier tableside to find the best cellar wine match across varied seafood and pasta mains.

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