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Alfresco Italian Restaurant

3/3018 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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3/3018 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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+61 7 5538 9333
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Alfresco Italian Restaurant

Alfresco serves up lively Surfers Paradise dining with classic family recipes, thin-crust pizzas, and sea breezes drifting under a retractable roof. A stalwart on the strip since 1992, this family-run trattoria buzzes nightly with packed tables and swift, welcoming service. The kitchen rolls out hearty garlic prawns, steaming bowls of gnocchi, and thin-crust pizza straight from the oven, with gluten-free swaps readily accommodated. Mid-dinner, the staff might suddenly gather around a nearby table, breaking into chorus with sparklers ablaze over a wedge of crème caramel.

  • Open-Air Dining: The dining room opens to the Gold Coast evening air with an operable roof that pulls back across the space.
  • Celebratory Touches: Birthdays regularly score vocal staff serenades paired with sparkler-topped complimentary desserts.
  • Flexible Menu Options: The kitchen easily customizes pasta and pizza orders for gluten-free and vegetarian diners.
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Why Diners Choose Alfresco Italian Restaurant

Discover why locals and holidaymakers choose Alfresco for Italian classics, celebratory energy, and accommodating dining.

  • Buzzing, High-Energy Holiday Atmosphere

    Guests enjoy an energetic holiday atmosphere, buzzing with enthusiastic diners and friendly, welcoming hospitality.

    The place is buzzing like a beehive – clearly, everyone's onto something good here!

    Saharsh Desai

  • Open-Air Dining via Retractable Roof

    The dining room features a retractable roof that opens up unexpectedly to let refreshing coastal air flow through the venue.

    to have a beautiful unexpected breeze come through the restaurant changed the whole atmosphere completely!

    Penelope Rushworth-Gray

  • Heartfelt Milestone Celebrations

    Celebrations receive dedicated attention, featuring unprompted staff singing and complimentary treats to mark special occasions.

    What made my visit even more special was that I celebrated my birthday at Alfresco and was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary cake.

    Nomusa Nzama

  • Attentive, Caring Hospitality

    Attentive table service and warm personal greetings ensure guests feel genuinely looked after from arrival to departure.

    The team are very attentive to their patrons and really make you feel looked after.

    Angela Molluso

  • Effortless Recipe Adaptations

    The kitchen and floor staff eagerly modify pasta and pizza orders to accommodate specific ingredient swaps and dietary needs.

    swapping the anchovies for mushrooms. The staff were more than happy to accommodate the change.

    B M

  • Accommodating Dietary & Gluten-Free Needs

    Guests with gluten-free requirements enjoy a worry-free experience with dedicated gluten-free pasta and pizza options prepared with care.

    The food was DELICIOUS, even the gluten free pizza and pasta (see the last 2 images), and they were more than happy to adapt recipes where needed.

    Aimee Sing

Customer favorites and authentic Italian mains

  • Vegetariana Pizza

    We also tried the Vegetariana pizza and a side of seasonal vegetables. Everything was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor!

    Seth Pall

  • Pollo Pesto Pasta

    The cocktails were amazing, and we highly recommend the eggplant parmigiana, and the pollo pesto pasta.

    Jess Mayer

  • Scaloppine alla Zingara

    The Scaloppine alla Zingara is excellent, and the baby octopus is always delicious.

    Angela Molluso

  • Wild Barramundi

    We ordered the oven-baked Wild Barramundi with lemon butter sauce, which was served with fresh salad and chips.

    Seth Pall

Other favorites

Desserts and refreshing drinks to complement your dining experience

  • Crème Caramel

    Listen, that crème caramel was like a sweet slice of perfection.

    Saharsh Desai

  • Tiramisu

    A special thank you for the complimentary tiramisu and for helping make our anniversary so special.

    Laxsana W

  • Affogato

    My affogato to finish off, also a tick!

    Gerard Pignolet

  • Lychee Cocktails

    We tried the new lychee cocktails, and they were absolutely delicious—fresh, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink! 🍸

    Shellby Kaye

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining beyond the ordinary meal.

  • Sparkler Birthday Celebrations

    Staff present unexpected complimentary desserts adorned with lit sparklers and lead table-side singing for birthdays.

  • Retractable Roof Breezes

    The dining room features an operable retractable roof that opens up to invite in Gold Coast breezes during the meal.

  • Proactive Dietary Accommodation

    Waitstaff proactively confirm dietary needs, tailoring treats such as providing gluten-free birthday desserts when gluten-free meals are ordered.

  • Flexible Ingredient Customization

    The team readily customizes pasta and pizza ingredients to accommodate specific vegetarian requests and children's tastes without hesitation.

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, timing, and custom orders for a smooth dining experience.

  • Book a Table in Advance

    The dining room fills quickly even on weeknights and can result in long wait times, so reserving in advance is strongly recommended to guarantee a table.

  • Grab Takeaway During Peak Waits

    If dining without a reservation during peak rushes, order takeout directly from the front counter to enjoy without a lengthy table wait.

  • Customize for Dietary Needs

    The kitchen easily accommodates dietary needs, offering gluten-free pasta and pizza alongside flexible ingredient swaps for kids and vegetarians.

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