Massimo Restaurant & Bar sits on the riverfront boardwalk of Brisbane's Riverside Centre on Eagle Street, bringing Amalfi Coast warmth to the Queensland capital. Chef-owner Michael Tassis built the menu around fresh, house-made pasta and focaccia, ocean-caught seafood — including live lobster and marron from in-house tanks — and farm-fresh meat, all framed by one of the city's most extensive Italian wine lists.
Signature items
Available Mon–Thu 11am–3pm
Available Mon–Thu 11am–6pm
Lunch deal
Lunch deal
A la carte prices are not publicly listed. These are confirmed offers from the restaurant's website.
| Offer | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ASAP Lunch | Pasta dish + Aperol Spritz (Mon–Thu 11am–3pm) | $35 |
| Pronto Banquet (pp) | Set multi-course banquet (Mon–Thu 11am–6pm) | $57 |
| La Dolce Vita – Bistecca | 200g eye of loin + classic sides | $34 |
| La Dolce Vita – Whole Sole | 600g whole sole + classic sides | $38 |
| Weekend surcharge | All a la carte items (Sat–Sun) | +10% |
| Public holiday surcharge | All a la carte items | +20% |
Like-for-like comparison of dining formats and price positioning at comparable venues.
| Category | Massimo Brisbane | Gemelli Italian | Altro Paradiso (Sydney) | Brio Italian Grille |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget lunch offer | $35 (ASAP Lunch) | No set lunch | No set lunch | Lunch specials ~$20–$30 |
| Banquet / set menu (pp) | $57 Pronto Banquet | N/A | ~$90+ tasting menu | ~$45–$60 |
| Signature pasta | House-made, Amalfi-inspired | Modern Australian-Italian | Roman-influenced | Classic Italian-American |
| Wine focus | 140 labels, half Italian | Italian-forward list | Natural & Italian | Standard wine list |
| Weekend surcharge | 10% | Varies | Varies | None (US-based) |
Massimo Restaurant & Bar opened in 2019 at the Riverside Centre on Eagle Street, Brisbane, under the direction of restaurateur Michael Tassis. Set on the boardwalk level overlooking the Brisbane River, the venue was conceived as a homage to the Amalfi Coast — the kind of languid, sun-drenched Italian dining culture where long lunches bleed into golden-hour aperitivi and unhurried dinners stretch well past dark. The design reflects this sensibility: earthy green upholstery, natural timber, and riverfront views combine to create an interior that feels as much Mediterranean as it does Queenslander.
The kitchen is built around technique and provenance. Pasta is made fresh in-house daily, ranging from the theatrical tableside cacio e pepe spaghetti to Queensland sand crab trenette and slow-cooked lamb ragù casarecce. Seafood takes centre stage: the restaurant maintains in-house tanks of live lobster and marron, available chargrilled with lemon butter or tossed through spaghetti with white wine, chilli and garlic. The broader menu spans antipasti classics like vitello tonnato and beetroot-cured salmon, chargrilled octopus with beetroot pesto, and hearty secondi including lamb osso buco with saffron risotto and whole-roasted chicken glazed in burnt onion sauce.
Massimo's wine program is one of the most considered in Brisbane, with a list of roughly 140 labels — nearly half sourced from Italian producers — complemented by house-brewed beer crafted in collaboration with Melbourne Brewing Co. The restaurant underwent a celebratory refresh for its fifth anniversary in 2024, and continues to draw both locals and visitors as one of Brisbane's standout Italian dining destinations. A 10% surcharge applies on weekends and 20% on public holidays.
Book a table, check current hours, and confirm today's menu and prices on the official Massimo website.
Book at Massimo BrisbaneMassimo is located on the Boardwalk Level of the Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, overlooking the Brisbane River. It is accessible from Eagle Street and close to the City Cat ferry terminal.
Massimo is open seven days a week. Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. Hours may vary on public holidays — check their website before visiting.
Yes. The ASAP Lunch offers a signature pasta dish plus an Aperol Spritz for $35, available Monday to Thursday from 11am–3pm. The Pronto Banquet is a multi-course set menu at $57 per person, available Monday to Thursday from 11am–6pm. The La Dolce Vita lunch deal includes a bistecca (200g) for $34 or whole sole (600g) for $38, each with complimentary classic sides.
Yes. A 10% surcharge applies to all orders on Saturdays and Sundays. A 20% surcharge applies on public holidays. These are standard practice for many Brisbane restaurants.
Yes. Massimo offers a bottomless lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, featuring a two-hour beverage package including wine, sparkling wine, and beer. Pricing is available on enquiry through their website.
Massimo serves Amalfi Coast-inspired Italian cuisine. The menu centres on fresh house-made pasta, live seafood (including lobster and marron from in-house tanks), chargrilled meats, wood-roasted dishes, and classic antipasti. The kitchen prioritises ocean-caught seafood and farm-fresh produce.
Yes — fresh pasta is made in-house daily. Signature options include cacio e pepe spaghetti prepared and served tableside, sand crab trenette, 'nduja spaghetti, pan-seared lasagne, and ragù di agnello casarecce with slow-cooked lamb.
Massimo maintains one of Brisbane's most extensive Italian-focused wine lists, with approximately 140 labels. Nearly half of the wines are sourced from Italian producers, with the remainder coming from Australian and New Zealand wineries. The restaurant also offers house beer brewed in collaboration with Melbourne Brewing Co.
Reservations can be made online through the Massimo website at massimorestaurant.com.au or via SevenRooms. You can also call the restaurant directly on (07) 3221 1663. Bookings are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner service.