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Santini’s Restaurant & Bar
Santini’s Restaurant & Bar
Santini’s Restaurant & Bar
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SANTINI’S RESTAURANT & BAR

(4.9 Score)
469 Esplanade, Torquay,
Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Directions

Specialities:

✓Beef Scaloppini ✓Chicken Scaloppini ✓Lamb Shank ✓Tasmanian Salmon Skin On ✓Garlic Butter Sauteed Greens ✓Honey Roasted Dutch Carrots ✓Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes ✓Truffle Aioli and Parmesan Fries ✓Side Garden Salad ✓Lamb Ragu Gnocchi ✓Gorgonzola Gnocchi ✓GF Handmade Gnocchi ✓Seafood Marinara ✓Prawn and Scallop Rosé ✓Gamberi ✓Crab Fettuccine ✓Prawn and Chorizo ✓Alla Romana ✓Bolognese ✓Matriciana ✓Vegetarian ✓Napoletana ✓Beef Lasagne ✓Handmade Gnocchi ✓GF Handmade Gnocchi ✓GF Penne

“Santini’s Restaurant & Bar has a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The eatery serves authentic Italian dishes, including pasta, pizza, entrées, and sides. The dishes are crafted with high-quality ingredients. The homemade lasagne is also a firm favourite on the menu. The eatery also provides an extensive range of wines, cocktails, spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks. Santini’s Restaurant & Bar accepts reservations.

2025 Highlights: Santini’s Restaurant & Bar offers gift cards and hosts special events, including casual gatherings and grand celebrations. The restaurant has a private pavilion that offers seating up to 30 people and 100 people for standing and seating. The eatery also provides gluten-free dishes.”

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Menu:

Chef’s Signature
Beef Scaloppini $44
Chicken Scaloppini $41
Lamb Shank $46
Tasmanian Salmon Skin On $48
Sides
Garlic Butter Sauteed Greens $12
Honey Roasted Dutch Carrots $12
Garlic & Parmesan Roasted Potatoes $12
Truffle Aioli & Parmesan Fries $12
Side Garden Salad $9
Gnocchi
Lamb Ragu Gnocchi $40
Gorgonzola Gnocchi $40
GF Handmade Gnocchi $6.5
Pasta & Risotto
Seafood Marinara $45
Prawn & Scallop Rosé $45
Gamberi $45
Crab Fettuccine $42
Prawn & Chorizo $42
Alla Romana $32
Bolognese $29
Matriciana $33
Vegetarian $29
Napoletana $24
Beef Lasagne $32

Contact:

07 4125 5880

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 9pm
Fri -Sun: 11:30am - 2pm|5pm - 9pm

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Paolo's Pizza Bar
Paolo's Pizza Bar
Paolo's Pizza Bar
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PAOLO'S PIZZA BAR

(4.8 Score)
446 Esplanade, Torquay,
Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Directions

Specialities:

✓La Madonna ✓Bianca ✓Funghi Di Bosco ✓Patatte and Prosciutto Cotto ✓Napolitana ✓Prawn and Nduja ✓Capricciosa ✓Chicken Arrabbiata ✓Pepperoni ✓Meatlovers ✓Casareccia ✓Fruitti Di Mare ✓Abruzzese ✓Quattro Stagioni ✓Quattro Formaggi ✓Mexicana ✓Linguine Al Vongole ✓Aglio Olio ✓Duck Parpadelle ✓Ravioli Noci and Gorgonzola ✓Linguine Allo Scoglio ✓Linguine Della Spiaggia ✓Linguine Al Granchio ✓Linguine Al Gamberi ✓Ragu Alla Bolognese ✓Rigatoni Salmone ✓Wild Mushroom Parpadelle ✓Linguine Puttanesca ✓Parpatella ✓Little Lygon ✓Lasagne ✓Carbonara ✓Tortellini Panna and Prosciutto

“Paolo's Pizza Bar offers Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian food in a welcoming atmosphere. You can experience the touch of Naples right in Hervey Bay. The head chef and owner is Sebastien Luximon. The restaurant offers an extensive range of items, including antipasti, artisan sourdough wood-fired pizza, a range of traditional pasta dishes and mains with a focus on fresh local seafood, hand-rolled Gnocchi, tortellini, and ravioli. The restaurant is fully licensed and provides a range of specialty cocktails and Italian wines, as well as beer on tap.

2025 Highlights: Gluten-free dishes are also provided here. Paolo's Pizza Bar offers reservations and online ordering facilities.”

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Menu:

Antipasti:
Bruschetta $20
Caprese $25
La Bufala $30
Cauliflower Popcorn $20
Calamari $20

Contact:

07 4125 3100

Thu-Mon: 5pm - 9pm Tue & Wed: Closed

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Giovanni's Pizza Bar & Italian Street Food
Giovanni's Pizza Bar & Italian Street Food
Giovanni's Pizza Bar & Italian Street Food
5+ YEARS ON TBR
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GIOVANNI'S PIZZA BAR & ITALIAN STREET FOOD

(4.8 Score)
15A Main Street, Pialba,
Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Directions

Specialities:

✓Spaghetti or Penne Alla Bolognese ✓Spaghetti Garlic Prawns ✓Gnocchi Gorgonzola or Pesto ✓Spaghetti Chitarra ✓Spaghetti Marinara ✓Spaghetti Alla Boscaiola ✓Penne Arrabiata ✓Penne Mari and Monti King Prawns ✓Penne Chicken Pesto ✓American Pepperoni ✓Supreme ✓Vegetarian ✓Barbeque Chicken ✓Contadina ✓Meat Lovers ✓Garlic Prawns ✓Marinara ✓Giovanni's Special

“Giovanni's Pizza Bar & Italian Street Food is an authentic Italian cuisine crafted from unique recipes using the finest locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant provides Italian fare like pasta, pizza, seafood, salads and sides. The dedicated team of chefs prepares each dish with special care. Giovanni's Pizza Bar & Italian Street Food's signature Penne Arrabiata is served with Pan-fried bacon, onion and olives in a spicy Napoletana sauce. The eatery's pleased to offer you the taste of Italy. The restaurant specialises in takeaway and casual dine-in experiences with four tables.

2025 Highlights: Giovanni's Pizza Bar & Italian Street Food also offers online ordering options to taste its food at home.”

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Menu:

Margherita Classica $20.00
Napoletana $20.00
Pasta:
Spaghetti or Penne alla Bolognese $20.00
Sides:
Arancini (Rice Ball) and Sauce 4pcs $14.00
Mixed Garden Salad $8.00
American Pepperoni $22.00
Vegetarian $22.00
Diavola $22.00
Capricciosa $22.00

Contact:

0412 440 920

Mon-Thu: 3:50pm - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 3:50pm - 8:30pm
Sun: 4pm - 7:20pm

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SANTINI’S RESTAURANT & BAR REVIEWS

We booked here for lunch today for my wife's and sister-in-law's birthday. We had a lovely time. The food, drinks and service were all excellent. Everyone commented on the food saying that it was extremely high quality and delicious We will be back. Thank you to all the staff for making it a great day.

This is a very well run restaurant. Staff were smiling Food was excellent and price's were reasonable. Will stop here again next time we do Whale watching.

Hands down, one of the best lasagne’s I have had to date. Delish. Highly recommend. Thanks for a fabulous dinner. I’ll be back next trip.

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PAOLO'S PIZZA BAR REVIEWS

Yummy Italian food. Lovely ambiance inside. Huge variety on the menu. Mushroom papadelle was delicious with handmade pasta. Seafood pizza also yum. Staff were wonderful and clearly very busy on a Saturday night but service was fabulous. Keep up the good work! :) A great place for dinner if you love Italian food.

Delicious pizza and pasta. The extra chilli oil definitely has a kick to it! Italian hot chocolate was thick and rich. Tiramisu was great too. Would definitely recommend.

Reliably delicious Italian food every time we dine at this restaurant. Our favourite place for dinner in Hervey Bay without fail. Highly recommend.

GIOVANNI'S PIZZA BAR & ITALIAN STREET FOOD REVIEWS

My family have been eating at Giovanni's for years. The carbonara pasta is fantastic, the arochini balls are delicious and the pizzas are always on point. The new shop looks great and the staff are very friendly! My girls love the Monster pizza with spaghetti :).

Primavera and a daisy special. Absolutely outstanding as always. There is not a better pizza restaurant anywhere! Great friendly service, fresh ingredients and wonderful atmosphere. Great new location close to the beach. Very filling and tasty pizza.

Service was amazing and the pizzas were light and delicious highly recommend pepperoni and bbq chicken absolutely stunning.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SANTINI’S RESTAURANT & BAR Total Inspection Points: 108/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
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TBR® Inspection Score Report

PAOLO'S PIZZA BAR Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Special Features: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GIOVANNI'S PIZZA BAR & ITALIAN STREET FOOD Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Menu Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Special Features: 9
Achievements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10