Ciao

A masterclass in riverside sprezzatura. Perched right on the water at Howard Smith Wharves—sweeping Story Bridge views included—Ciao Papi delivers effortless Italian cool. Brisbane’s most exacting eaters point straight to the 280g MB3+ sirloin and the impossibly light zucchini flowers, fried to a crisp and resting on a rich, tangy sugo. Forget standard vegetable accompaniments. The roasted baby carrots—whipped ricotta, honey, crushed pistachios—bring absolute main-show energy to the table. Pasta purists zero in on the pillowy gnocchi and deeply savory ragu, while the seafood crowd champions sensational grilled prawns and decadent crab pizzas. Sun-drenched tables. Polished service. A vibrant dragon fruit mojito or a glass of Crittenden Estate Pinot Noir in hand. Finish with a silky vanilla bean panna cotta studded with syrupy Amarena cherries and a classic ricciarelli biscuit. Serious culinary chops wrapped in a breezy atmosphere. The ultimate spot for a long, lazy pranzo by the river.