OTTO Ristorante

Sitting in prime position on South Bank’s River Quay, the award-winning OTTO is the epitome of Italian dining made Brisbane. 

Follow the breeze flowing through the al fresco dining spaces and you’ll be treated to colourful interiors and friendly yet upscale service. The waterfront views makes OTTO a no-brainer for a long lunch, but after dark brings a whole different level of charm as you wine and dine while the CityCats pass you by. 

When it comes to food, you really can’t go wrong across OTTO’s seasonal and produce-driven offering, but we always recommend ordering their signature Champagne lobster spaghettini with garlic, chilli, white wine, lemon butter and bottarga. 

Or, if you simply want a taste of la dolce vita, swing by from 4pm to 9pm at for their dedicated aperitivo menu on the deck featuring the likes of caviar and creme fraiche-topped potato scallops and prawn cocktail cannolis—best paired with an Aperol spritz, of course.