Sogno Italiano Mermaid Waters

Gold Coast pasta purists point straight to this cozy Markeri Street trattoria. Sogno Italiano is the real deal—an inviting, high-energy dining room plating up some of the most electric coastal Italian in Southeast Queensland. Start with the wood-fired scallops. They arrive sizzling from the pizza oven with fiery 'nduja—an absolute flavor bomb. Then, the main event. Flawless Moreton Bay bug pasta where the rich sugo clings perfectly to every strand. A deeply savory pescatore packed with tender calamari. Creamy burrata draped in prosciutto. Crunchy, garlic-soaked greens. The hospitality here is phenomenally warm—effortlessly accommodating families and prams while keeping the vibe chic and intimate. Cap it off with a fresh-from-the-oven chocolate brownie. Pure culinary magic. Buon appetito.