Restaurant
Aperitivo Cafe
8 Thrower Dr, Currumbin QLD 4223, Australia
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8 Thrower Dr, Currumbin QLD 4223, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Aperitivo Cafe
This compact Currumbin panini bar dishes out hearty Italian staples on house-baked bread across the road from the river. Hungry morning crowds line up for oversized sandwiches stacked on fresh, airy focaccia—think slow-cooked meatball subs, folded mortadella mortazza, and paper-thin prosciutto. Regulars also make the detour for the glass pastry cabinet, chasing shots of espresso with freshly rolled cannoli, pistachio-filled croissants, or flaky, multi-layered sfogliatelle.
- House-Baked Focaccia: Baked fresh daily on-site and sliced thick for generous sandwiches and breakfast focaccia.
- Italian Panini Bar: Specialty counter packed with meatball subs, la puccia, mortazza, and cured prosciutto.
- Regional Italian Sweets: Classic regional Italian bakery treats including sfogliatelle, filled cannoli, and pistachio croissants.
What's On at Aperitivo Cafe
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Aperitivo Cafe
Substantial panini, artisan focaccia, and regional Italian pastries along Currumbin creek
Generously Filled Italian Panini
Substantial panini like the prosciutto and meatball sub are packed generously on freshly made artisan bread.
Both were delicious and huge!
Nerea Sanchez Fresh Housemade Focaccia Daily
In-house baked focaccia delivers airy crumb and crisp crust, paired with quality Italian toppings.
Definitely the best focaccia!
Francesca Mastro Authentic Regional Pastries
Traditional Italian sweet treats include perfectly laminated sfogliatelle, cannoli, and pistachio croissants baked fresh.
I live in Sydney and when I flew in looking for a quick bite and saw that they had Sfogliatella on the menu I had to see for myself as this such an authentic Italian sweet you don’t see everywhere and just had that feeling this place was going to be good and it was!
Nic Gossage Italian Morning Coffee Rituals
Morning coffee rituals pair espresso drinks with freshly filled cannoli and sweet pastries for a genuine Italian cafe feel.
Coffee is fantastic especially goes down well with a little canoli.
Guy Domenici Authentic Cafe Culture Charm
The cafe's food and vibrant atmosphere recreate the distinctive feel of Melbourne and southern Italian panini bars.
A little piece of Melb/Sicily cafe culture.
Paul New Warm Hospitality and Portions
Generous meal portions and attentive hospitality leave guests feeling genuinely valued and well fed.
Friendly service, generous sized meals!
Roz McDonald
Most popular items
Hearty, authentic Italian panini and freshly baked breads crafted daily
meatball sub
The meatball sub was amazing
Roz McDonald prosciutto panino
We grabbed the prosciutto panino and the truffle arancini ball, and both were incredible!!
B Michaels homemade focaccia
Must try their homemade focaccia, it was absolutely delicious 🤤
Rom mortazza panini
I had the mortazza panini and it was delicious.
Sebastian Lopez M
Other favorites
Regional Italian sweets, pastries, and savory sides to accompany your coffee
pistachio croissant
We also tried the pistachio croissant, which is a must if you have a sweet tooth.
Nerea Sanchez canoli
Coffee is fantastic especially goes down well with a little canoli.
Guy Domenici sfogliatelle
sfogliatelle pastry along with a latte. The pastry was perfectly laminated and worth every calorie.
Ellen Rubin truffle arancini
The arancini was super tasty too, rich and flavourful without being too much.
B Michaels
Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking available at the cafe?
Yes. While street parking can be tight, there is free off-street parking available at the rear of the building that can be easy to miss from the road. Free street parking is also available nearby.
What are the house specialties to order?
The cafe is renowned for authentic Italian items including freshly baked house-made focaccia and hearty panini such as the meatball sub, prosciutto, and mortazza. On the sweet side, popular options include pistachio croissants, freshly filled cannoli, and sfogliatelle.
Can I bring my dog or sit outside?
Yes. Aperitivo Cafe offers outdoor seating options, and guests have noted it is a welcoming spot to stop for breakfast or brunch with your dog.
How long does food service take?
Counter orders and coffee service are typically fast, but made-to-order kitchen items can take extra time during busier periods.
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