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Attimi by Dario Manca

224 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

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224 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Attimi by Dario Manca

Paddington locals treat Attimi by Dario Manca less like a neighborhood trattoria and more like an ambitious sprint across Italy. Forget safe red-sauce comfort—the room runs on multi-course degustations paired with sommelier stories and precise regional technique. Diners gather over handmade culurgiones slicked in ’nduja oil, crisp chickpea waffles stacked with veal, and tender wagyu, rounding out the evening with an architectural vertical tiramisu.

  • Geographic Tasting Menus: Structured regional multi-course menus like the Giro D’Italia and Oltre take diners through Italy with thoughtful, unexpected flavor combinations.
  • Standout Modern Plates: Handcrafted culurgiones with pork salsiccia, chickpea waffles topped with veal, and a signature vertical tiramisu anchor the menu.
  • Story-Driven Hospitality: Front-of-house staff and sommeliers guide guests through regional Italian wine pairings with personal storytelling and genuine warmth.

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Six Reasons to Experience Attimi by Dario Manca

Discover why Paddington's premier Italian degustation draws dedicated food lovers across Brisbane—and book your table today.

  • Curated Multi-Course Degustation Journeys

    Attimi eschews conventional à la carte dining in favor of structured tasting tours—such as the Giro D’Italia and Oltre degustations—guiding guests on an expansive culinary expedition across Italy's distinct regional traditions.

    We took the “Giro D’Italia” tour of Italy. It was fantastic.

    Paul Moodie
  • Sommelier-Led Regional Wine Storytelling

    The dining experience is elevated by engaging front-of-house storytelling, where dedicated sommeliers expertly navigate diners through regional Italian vintages and liquor pairings tailored to each dish.

    Particular shoutout to Andre - the sommelier - whose nose and vast knowledge of fine wines took us on a tour across Italy.

    Dan Pelichowski
  • Artistic, Boundary-Pushing Flavor Architecture

    Chef Dario Manca reimagines classic Italian fare with boundary-pushing techniques and playful flavor contrasts, presenting plates that balance sweet and savory elements with fine-art aesthetics.

    The flavour combinations are ridiculous, and every plate feels more like a piece of art than dinner.

    Adam Cordner
  • The Signature Vertical Tiramisu

    Moving past standard family-style dessert presentations, the kitchen crafts a celebrated architectural vertical tiramisu that delivers a precise coffee hit with decadent indulgence.

    Rich, indulgent and with a spot-on coffee hit, this was a show-stopping dessert and a close second for dish of the night.

    Dan R
  • Nostalgic Regional Flavors That Transport You Home

    From Sardinian culurgiones to comforting parmigiana, dishes are meticulously crafted to evoke deep, transportive memories of traditional Italian home cooking.

    The culurgiones were melting in my mouth and the parmigiana took me straight home.

    Roberta Gandolfo
  • Warm Cultural Hospitality and Italian Pride

    Diners experience a profound sense of pride and connection through the kitchen's authentic heritage and warm, hospitable Italian spirit that makes every table feel cherished.

    Proud to see a fellow Italian bringing a next level of culinary experience around the world!

    Giuseppe Pinna

Other favorites

Aperitifs, drinks, and supplementary bites complementing the degustation

  • Negroni

    We kicked things off properly with a Negroni, which was perfectly balanced and set the tone for the night.

    Dan R
  • Mocktails

    The mocktails are refreshing and match the degustation tour!

    lam wai laam
  • Limoncello Sorbet

    For dessert we shared a limoncello sorbet which brought back memories of an Italian summer without leaving Brisbane.

    Sebastian Lopez M
  • Arancino

    All three were excellent, but the arancino was the standout, crisp on the outside, rich and earthy within.

    Dan R

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that turn an Italian degustation into an unforgettable occasion

  • Personal Table Engagement from Chef Dario

    Head Chef Dario Manca regularly connects with guests in the dining room, sharing detailed dish explanations, genuine warmth, and laughter that make the degustation feel intimately hosted.

  • Sommelier Storytelling and Multilingual Hosting

    Front-of-house hosts and sommeliers elevate the dinner with personal stories of life in Italy and tailored pairing advice, complemented by staff fluent in multiple languages including Spanish and Cantonese.

  • Dedicated Vegetarian Tour Degustation

    Celebrations cater attentively to plant-based diners with a dedicated vegetarian tour degustation complete with matched wine pairings.

  • Parting Madeleine Keepsake

    Diners receive a gracious hospitality flourish upon departure, including a gifted house-baked madeleine to savour the following day.

Before you head over

Key booking, beverage, and dining recommendations to help you navigate your degustation journey. Reserve your table today.

  • Reserve in Advance for Special Occasions

    Treat Attimi as an intentional destination rather than a casual drop-in. Diners note it is best to snag reservations well ahead of time for anniversaries and milestones. Secure your table early.

  • Trust the Sommelier with Pairings

    Do not fret over unfamiliar Italian varietals or menu descriptions. Guests advise trusting the team and sommelier, who expertly tailor wine recommendations to your personal taste.

  • Opt for the Dedicated Vegetarian Tour

    Tasting menu enthusiasts with plant-based preferences can order with ease: the kitchen provides a dedicated vegetarian tour degustation with matching paired wines.

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