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La Lanterna

31 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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31 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

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+61 7 3142 3150
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 12:45 – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Lanterna

Tucked along the Redcliffe foreshore, La Lanterna delivers authentic Ligurian cooking rooted in scratch-made regional craft. Expect paper-thin focaccia brushed with garlic and oil, melt-in-the-mouth gnocchi, and tender baby octopus alongside rich pappardelle all'anatra. Diners consistently single out the kitchen’s dedicated gluten-free fresh pasta—made on-site with the same care as standard doughs—as well as unhurried multi-course banquets served out in the vine-draped rear garden. Strong Italian reds round out the blackboard, right down to the lemon in bed dessert.

  • Ligurian & Genovese Focus: Focuses on coastal Ligurian and Genovese recipes, serving house-made thin focaccia, farinata, and whitebait fritters alongside slow-simmered duck ragu.
  • Scratch-Made & Coeliac-Safe Pasta: Fresh pastas, breads, and sauces are rolled on the premises daily, including custom scratch-made pasta dishes for coeliac diners.
  • Paced Multi-Course Feasts: Multi-course tastings like the Genoa banquet deliver paced spreads of shared antipasti, handmade pastas, and dessert in the rustic rear garden.
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Why Diners Choose La Lanterna

Discover what makes La Lanterna Redcliffe's premier destination for genuine Ligurian regional dining.

  • Scratch-Made Pastas & Traditional Sauces

    Every pasta shape, sauce, and loaf of focaccia is prepared in-house from scratch, featuring rare regional specialties like handmade tagliatelle and potato gnocchi.

    All pastas are made on the premises [and can be bought separately to take home] and it shows.

    Martin (Ozrokker)

  • Authentic Ligurian & Genovese Recipes

    The kitchen focuses strictly on traditional Ligurian cooking, from chickpea farinata and crisp whitebait fritters to thin Genovese focaccia.

    If you close your eyes, and take a bite, you may very well be in a local Osteria in seaside Genoa.

    Federico Dordoni

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free & Coeliac Dining

    Diners with coeliac disease enjoy tailored dining with house-crafted gluten-free pasta and bread prepared with dedicated kitchen care.

    As a coeliac is was absolutely wonderful to find so many options available to me along with gluten free alternatives for things like pasta and bread.

    Shannon Lamont

  • Chef-Curated Regional Banquets

    Multi-course regional feasts like the Genoa banquet and chef's degustation allow tables to sample diverse courses without menu friction.

    We had the Genoa banquet, $49 for 3 entrees, 2 pastas and dessert. Great value.

    Mandy Radovic

  • Memorable Celebrations & Intimate Date Nights

    Warm, flexible hospitality and an intimate rustic dining room set an unforgettable backdrop for romantic dates and milestones.

    The food was exceptional, the wine was perfect, and the atmosphere created one of those rare evenings where everything just comes together.

    Admin | Moreton Bay City Building Services

  • Genuine Family-Style Italian Hospitality

    Welcoming owners and attentive front-of-house staff create an atmosphere that feels like dining with close family.

    Alex and Jean-Luca made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived, and that level of hospitality has never changed.

    Hayden Comber

Regional Ligurian specialties and scratch-made fresh pastas

  • Ligurian Focaccia

    A lot thinner than the usual focaccia, toasted and spread with garlic and oil it’s a light and delicious start to dinner.

    Martin (Ozrokker)

  • Whitebait Fritters

    If I had to choose just 2 favourites they were the whitebait fritters and the duck ragu with homemade pasta.

    Paul Maconochie

  • Duck Ragu with Fresh Pasta

    The pappardelle was aldente excellence and topped of with delicious, tender chunks of duck in another wonderful Italian country sauce.

    Martin (Ozrokker)

  • Baby Octopus (Polipetti)

    We had the baby octopus as our entree and this is a dish that is soo easy to destroy, but these guys nailed it too perfection, it was so fresh and melt in your mouth, with fresh toasted bread to soak up the sauce.

    Some Girl Au

Other favorites

House-crafted desserts and Italian cellar selections to finish your meal

  • Tiramisu

    tiramisu was fantastic - the sponge was moist and delicious

    Clare Anastasia

  • Panna Cotta

    Panna cotta per dessert anche questa ottima, non troppo zuccherata come piace a noi.

    Martina De Michele

  • Lemon in Bed

    went for the lemon in bed, which did not disapoint at all

    Some Girl Au

  • Italian Wine Selection

    A delightful restaurant with a regionally distinctive Italian menu and a lovely Italian wine list.

    Paul Maconochie

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful regional traditions, scratch kitchen care, and warm personal hosting that elevate every visit.

  • Tailored Fresh Pasta for Coeliacs

    The kitchen creates custom scratch-made pasta dishes and fresh gluten-free bread so coeliac diners enjoy the same regional flavours safely without compromise.

  • Unhurried Multi-Course Banquet Formats

    The kitchen presents regional feasts such as the Genoa banquet and 5-course degustations, thoughtfully pacing courses across two hours without rushing.

  • Vine-Draped Rustic Courtyard Setting

    Behind the intimate dining room lies a rustic outdoor courtyard draped in wood and vines, reminiscent of a Tuscan garden retreat.

  • Hands-On Host Hospitality

    Proprietors Alex and Gian Luca personally greet guests, make adjustments for walk-ins or reservation hitches, and share the stories behind regional Ligurian dishes.

Before you head over

Practical dining guidance on reservations, dietary accommodations, and banquet pacing.

  • Reserve in Advance for Fixed Sittings

    Seats are limited across the front dining area and rear garden patio, and services operate across set two-hour sittings. Make sure your reservation is confirmed before arriving to ensure a table.

  • Inquire About Custom Gluten-Free Pasta

    If you have coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, speak with the staff when ordering; the kitchen custom-prepares fresh zero-gluten pasta and provides gluten-free bread options alongside regional dishes.

  • Plan for Multi-Course Banquet Formats

    Multi-course feasts like the Genoa banquet or five-course degustations span multiple dishes over two or more hours. Listen carefully as staff explain the courses to ensure the kitchen's selection fits your appetite.

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