Restaurant
Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant
Riverside Centre, 7/4 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia
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Riverside Centre, 7/4 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant
Hearty pasta, wood-style comfort, and creekfront boardwalk seats make this Maleny mainstay an easy group pick. Diners tuck into generous plates of chicken and veal cannelloni ripieni or crisp calzones stuffed with Mediterranean chicken. Inside, an indoor koi pond anchors the mural-lined room, while low-volume live music keeps dinner conversation effortless. Out back, tables overlook the running water—where sharp eyes occasionally catch a platypus drifting past the deck.
- Creek Boardwalk Wildlife: Outdoor timber boardwalk dining offers water views where lucky diners spot platypuses swimming by.
- Indoor Koi Pond: A live koi pond anchors the indoor dining floor alongside trompe-l'oeil wall paintings.
- Conversational Live Music: Acoustic live performers play at low volumes that leave table conversation easy.
What's On at Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant
Experience traditional Italian dishes, wildlife creek views, and time-honoured hospitality in the heart of Maleny.
Hearty Italian Sharing Plates
Generous family-sized pizzas, calzones, and rich freshly made pastas are crafted to effortlessly satisfy large family tables and group get-togethers.
toppings were generous, and the portions were perfect for sharing.
Himalay Patel Dependable Walk-In Dining
Accommodates unexpected evening plans and walk-in diners with full-service hospitality and late-evening kitchen hours.
Staff was very friendly and we could walk in despite not having a booking. They’re the only one open late at night.
Valerie “V” Beloved Generational Recipes
Longtime diners and returning patrons find peace of mind knowing signature recipes and comfort food classics remain true across decades and ownership transitions.
was pleasantly surprised to find that my meal was exactly as I remembered it - delicious!
Paula Spann Warm, Accommodating Care
Guests feel genuinely cared for by staff who proactively tailor orders and seamlessly attend to large groups and children.
So impressed with how accommodating the staff are.
Thomas Oates Creekside Boardwalk with Wildlife Sightings
Outdoor timber boardwalk dining offers scenic creek views where guests can dine while spotting local platypuses swimming nearby.
We dined on the boardwalk, heard a local drumming group in the distance, and saw a platypus swimming in the creek.
Joanne Petroff Indoor Koi Pond and Easy Listening
Dine indoors alongside a live koi fish pond, accompanied by gentle live music calibrated to keep table conversation easy and relaxed.
I loved sitting next to the indoor pond. They had live music that wasn't over the top so that conversation could still be had.
Toni McGuigan
Most popular items
Traditional pasta and oven-baked favourites
Cannelloni
I had the Cannelloni Ripieni, chicken and veal in pasta in their special garlic sauce. I totally recommend it ss it was so delicious
David McSween Tortellini
Nothing beats sitting outside, spotting the platypus from the board walk and feasting on the tortellini toscana here.
S L Fettuccine Marinara
Pasta tasted fresh made with a nice sauce and a generous helping of seafood (fettuccine marinara)
Sean Blinco Calzone with Mediterranean Chicken
The Calzone with Mediterranean Chicken filling is still one of my all time favourite meals.
Paula Spann
Other favorites
Appetisers, sides, and sweet finishes
Cheezy Garlic Bread
Arancini balls and cheezy garlic bread for entree.
Peter Launders Arancini Balls
Arancini balls and cheezy garlic bread for entree.
Peter Launders Focaccia
BTW, the focaccia was garlicy/cheesy goodness.
Dr John Barletta Tiramisu
And they even surprised my dad with a complimentary tiramisu! Which he promptly devoured.
Dr John Barletta
Beyond the menu
Attentive gestures and unique atmosphere details that enhance your visit to Cappriccios.
Complimentary Birthday Celebrations
Guests celebrating milestone occasions are treated to unexpected thoughtful gestures, such as surprising a 94th birthday celebrant with a complimentary house tiramisu.
Thoughtful Kids' Order Customization
Staff proactively customize meals to resolve table disputes, voluntarily arranging double pineapple on half of a kids' pizza so both children get exactly what they want.
Conversation-Friendly Live Music
Musicians perform at gentle, carefully balanced acoustic volumes so diners can enjoy live music while easily carrying on relaxed conversation at their tables.
Swift Weather Accommodations for Large Groups
Waitstaff effortlessly accommodate sudden weather shifts, seamlessly moving and resetting fully prepared tables for 14 guests indoors without missing a beat.
Before you head over
Practical advice on seating, timing, and peak hours to get the most out of your visit.
Time peak holiday weekend visits
Friday evenings on long holiday weekends can experience heavy takeaway pizza volume and stretched floor service; booking in advance or arriving at off-peak dining hours helps ensure prompt table service.
Walk in for late evening dining
For spontaneous or late evening meals in Maleny, the dining room welcomes walk-ins without reservations and remains open later than many local options.
Choose your setting: creek or koi pond
Outdoor boardwalk tables offer views over the creek with opportunities to spot platypuses, while indoor seating places you alongside the decorative koi fish pond.
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