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Attimi by Dario Manca

224 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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Find Attimi by Dario Manca

224 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

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+61 7 3217 6116
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

Beloved plates and desserts that define Attimi's regional Italian dining experience.

  • Vertical Tiramisu

    The vertical tiramisu was deliciously decadent.

    Chec del Mundo

  • Sourdough Focaccia

    The focaccia was warm, light and a perfect side dish to enjoy the creamy and salty carbonara burrata.

    Sebastian Lopez M

  • Handmade Culurgiones

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

    Roberta Gandolfo

  • Chickpea Waffle

    The chickpea waffle stole the show here, I honestly could’ve eaten another five of them.

    Dan R

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degustation options are available?

Attimi offers structured multi-course degustation menus such as the 'Giro D'Italia' ('Tour of Italy') and the 12-course 'Oltre', alongside a shorter 'quick trip to Italy' tasting option. Vegetarian degustation options are also available, and you can order optional add-ons like caviar bombs.

Should you make a reservation before visiting?

Attimi is reservable, which is strongly recommended since dining revolves around full multi-course tasting menus and special occasions. Diners note that table seating can occasionally run slightly behind at dinner while staff prepare your table.

Does the restaurant offer wine pairings?

Yes, dedicated wine pairings are offered to accompany the degustation menus, guided by knowledgeable sommeliers who walk you through regional Italian selections. The restaurant serves wine, beer, and cocktails, alongside creative mocktails.

Are vegetarian and gluten-free dietary needs accommodated?

Attimi serves vegetarian food and offers a dedicated vegetarian degustation menu, as well as a separate gluten-free à la carte menu.

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