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Vapiano

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Brisbane City, Brisbane
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    Erin
    "mini herb gardens in the middle of the tables"(2 Tips)
    Nathan A.
    "Love dining near the basil garden upstairs."(2 Tips)
    heng@pudding
    "And the friendly chefs adds fun to your dining experience too!"(2 Tips)
    Jennie B.
    "tagliatelle with the gambari e spinaci sauce"(2 Tips)
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  • Jacky Y.heart icon on user image
    Jacky YanDecember 21, 2014
    Freshly cooked italian pasta of your prefrence listed on the menu. It then comes with 2 pieces of bread. Absolutely delicious I must say. Don't forget to order a glass of beer or wine.
  • Lucila d.heart icon on user image
    Lucila de FrancischiNovember 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Oh my god, the food is awesome!! And it's a great price!!
  • Karl M.
    Karl MissoNovember 19, 2012
    Amazing concept, great service. Nothing beats seeing your pasta made fresh and enjoying some light-hearted banter with the friendly chefs. All that plus Peroni on tap - it's a winner!
  • Grace C.heart icon on user image
    Grace CoventryOctober 6, 2013
    Great food, but if you want to order pasta be ready to wait a while, and maybe consider getting a pizza if your friends are too (or go down to order 20 minutes before) or else you'll be eating alone!
  • Rae W.
    Rae WMay 31, 2012
    Check out the herb garden upstairs - add fresh herbs from pots to make your already awesome pasta taste even better. Also, highly recommend the pesto pasta with penne.
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    MarsGirlVoyagerJanuary 9, 2016
    A lovely place for dinner with a bit of excitement. Pasta is vegan and 3 vegan sauces are available too.
  • Brendonheart icon on user image
    BrendonJanuary 3, 2017
    Order your pizza first as you have to wait in a different line for pasta and the pizza takes longer.
  • Erin
    ErinJuly 20, 2010
    Great wine list; fresh, tasty food (the mini herb gardens in the middle of the tables are awesome); lots of variety and a lively atmosphere. Go upstairs for the best seats.
  • Kat M.heart icon on user image
    Kat McArtApril 4, 2016
    The prawn pizza has lots of green rocket too
  • Dan
    DanFebruary 16, 2011
    Fresh Pasta made in front of you. Can ask for a few little changes too. Fresh basil from the pot to add. An italian place worth going to. :D
  • Jennie B.
    Jennie BSeptember 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best pasta in Brisbane. My fave: tagliatelle with the gambari e spinaci sauce, I always get them to add some chilli - delish! So going there on Monday night :)
  • Walter
    WalterMarch 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice pastas cooked to your liking while you wait, great pizzas (authentic taste!). Try the upstairs and see the table with a live olive tree, also great desserts from the downstairs bar!
  • John P.
    John PetrovSeptember 19, 2014
    Seems like a good idea, but does not work. During lunch rush you'll have to queue for 30+ mins to get ONE dish then get your own cutlery, find a table etc. Food court experience at restaurant prices.
  • Maryheart icon on user image
    MaryAugust 7, 2016
    There is a mocktail menu! This is the mock-Ito.
  • Jessica F.heart icon on user image
    Jessica F. SilvaFebruary 2, 2017
    I have been in all Vapianos in Australia. It's the best and freshier Italian food so far!
  • Ayu S.
    Ayu SchlafiAugust 31, 2011
    I like the restaurant concept the food is really awesome. And the cook is super friendly especially the Brazillian cook :)
  • Melinda G.
    Melinda GibsonApril 26, 2012
    Music is too loud and a bit jarring. Good food though. Like the system of having one card and paying at the end - makes splitting bills very easy.
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GrayMay 25, 2015
    Pesto Basilico (basil pesto and fresh roasted pine nuts)
  • Hunter C.heart icon on user image
    Hunter COctober 14, 2014
    Apart from the food, Happy Hour at the bar is from 4-7pm. Tap beers are just $4
  • Charmi V.heart icon on user image
    Charmi VeronikaJanuary 15, 2017
    The pasta is good. More vegan options, especially in pizza and desserts would be better.
  • Lee C.
    Lee ChinJune 10, 2011
    If u r bringing a date for the first time, come when it's off peak, or else u'll need to scream to hear each other. Lol
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    elleFebruary 5, 2020
    Pastas are great! fresh and delicious.
  • Adam F.
    Adam FJune 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    It really is one of my favorite spots in Brisbane. A regular visit for me every time I am in Brisbane.
  • Mike H.
    Mike HenryNovember 30, 2017
    Ordered fettuccine carbonara and it came well cooked but very disappointed in the sauce which was almost non-existent! No trace of the “creamy, egg yolk” as promised in the menu 👎
  • Alan J.heart icon on user image
    Alan JuniorAugust 22, 2014
    Great pasta - fun experience - worth the wait!
  • Ray D.heart icon on user image
    Ray DixonOctober 12, 2014
    Love the experience, the staff and best of all the food!
  • Carmen A.
    Carmen AuApril 19, 2012
    Very nice restaurant! And you can observe how the cook make your pasta :)
  • Hash K.heart icon on user image
    Hash K.August 22, 2012
    Sign up to be a Vapiano Fanatico and receive awesome deals such as free pizza during your birthday week without any purchase! Read more
  • Dave E.
    Dave EarleyMay 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Mums with kids get a free meal in the whole month of May. Not even buy 1 get 1 free. Free straight up. Double thumbs up!
  • Ray D.heart icon on user image
    Ray DixonOctober 12, 2014
    Great overall experience! Amazing food and staff.
  • Andrew P.heart icon on user image
    Andrew PeelSeptember 13, 2014
    Bolognese was all onion, carrot, spaghetti stuck together. Carbonara all cream and garlic, no flavour. Overpriced, awful concept. Fail
  • Alison
    AlisonMay 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Opt for the whole wheat pasta, a different taste and definitely worth trying at least once
  • Tom S.
    Tom SheppardJune 23, 2010
    Just had the pestso con spinachi and marinara e rucola. Great value for money. The pesto pizza is georgeous.
  • Callum B.
    Callum BrambleOctober 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Free soft drink or coffee when you check in 4 times :)
  • Benjamin v.heart icon on user image
    Great pasta with sauces made to order
  • Claire C.
    Claire CollinsAugust 24, 2011
    Try the mushroom linguine with chilli and garlic. So fresh!
  • Yen S.
    Yen SYDecember 14, 2010
    Try to cream strawberry dessert! Or any of the desserts :) personally I like strawberries.
  • Ross C.
    Ross CFebruary 5, 2011
    Share a galzone, and at $20 it's a bargain. Also try drizzling some chili oil for an extra kick.
  • Danielle C.
    Danielle CNovember 9, 2011
    I really love the Nizza Salad. I have converted many a friend to these :)
  • Nathan A.
    Nathan ArrowsmithApril 2, 2011
    Love dining near the basil garden upstairs. Good food too.
  • Taezar ..
    Taezar .May 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't order the pasta when it is busy - they try and cook too much at once and your pasta goes gluggy - stick to pizzas in peak time
  • Michelle R.
    Michelle RafananMay 13, 2013
    Try their funghi in penne.. Deliciosa;)
  • heng@pudding
    heng@puddingApril 10, 2010
    Nice and yummy pizzas! And the friendly chefs adds fun to your dining experience too! Read more
  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaMay 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Funghi with chicken is brilliant.
  • Ian A.heart icon on user image
    Ian AndersonMarch 26, 2017
    Quick food pleasant atmosphere
  • Alex I.heart icon on user image
    Alex IrvineOctober 15, 2015
    Good portion sizes: )
  • Ken K.
    Ken KFebruary 17, 2011
    My third underwhelming visit. Nice concept but the food's average. I think all the positive feedback about the pizza speaks more about the poor quality of Brisbane's pizza than how good Vapiano's is.
  • Pranay
    PranayOctober 13, 2012
    Nice food! Love the service!
  • Andrew P.heart icon on user image
    Andrew PeelSeptember 13, 2014
    Wait to order pasta while chef makes previous dish, that's why waiters making dining a pleasure. Chipcard fail on user experience. Never again.
  • Nei G.
    Nei GuanlaoSeptember 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    You should try the Gamberi E Spinaci. Awesome pasta!
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