Restaurant
Mad over Italian - MOI Hope Island
TC01/99 Broadwater Ave, Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia
Find Mad over Italian - MOI Hope Island
TC01/99 Broadwater Ave, Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia
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Tucked into Hope Island Marketplace, this trattoria turns out genuine Italian comfort food without the coastal road trip. The kitchen pulls off handmade gnocchi, lamb tortelloni, and thin-crust pizza blistered to a crisp. Midday visits center on house-baked panini dough and generous lunch deals, while evening tables fill with families sharing bowls of al dente pasta. Mark an occasion here, and the floor crew signs a personal birthday card for the table before slicing into house tiramisu.
- Handwritten Birthday Greetings: Tables booked for birthday celebrations receive a personalized greeting card hand-signed by the entire staff.
- Generous Lunch Combos: Midday diners get a full-sized pizza or pasta, a whole garlic bread, and a glass of wine or beer for $26.
- In-House Panini Dough: Lunchtime paninis are built on scratch dough baked fresh in-house rather than commercial sandwich loaves.
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Why Choose Mad Over Italian
Authentic Italian cooking, thoughtful hospitality, and daytime value in Hope Island Marketplace
Scratch-Made Authentic Italian Classics
Authentic Italian recipes made from scratch, including gnocchi and thin crispy crust pizza, offer regional quality right in Hope Island.
Can not go wrong with Gnocchi , it’s the best I have tasted since Tuscany Italia . Pizza can not get it any more authentic than this amazing restaurant.
Sammy D Generous Lunch Special Combos
Midday diners can enjoy a generous lunch special with a full-size pizza or pasta, whole garlic bread, and wine or beer.
Very generous serve of pasta or full size pizza plus whole garlic bread each and a full glass of wine or beer for $26.
Philippa Dalton Personalized Milestone Celebrations
The team marks birthday celebrations with distinctive personal touches, including greeting cards hand-signed by all the staff.
Anya provided excellent service making mum feel very special, including a birthday card signed by all the staff.
Brianna M Celebratory Group Hospitality
Attentive staff and a warm, celebratory atmosphere make milestone gatherings and family occasions effortless and memorable.
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making our celebration even more special.
Claudia Patricia Forero Mendoza Unhurried Family Dining in Hope Island
Families can relax together over top-tier pizzas and pastas while staff ensure an accommodating, friendly experience.
His hospitality really made the experience shine and helped create such a happy and memorable time with my family.
Coffeelover Fresh House-Made Market Lunches
Conveniently located in Hope Island Marketplace, the venue provides a full-fledged authentic dining room with fresh options for quick daytime meals.
I love these they are fresh & delicious 🤤 tried the new updated version today happy they are back on the menu, the new bread was different from the last version but I’m told this bread is made fresh in house, happy with my lunch
Caroline Grant
Most popular items
Signature scratch-cooked pastas, handcrafted dough, and authentic Italian classics
carbonara
Hot tip is to try the carbonara- made the authentic Italian way!
Carol S gnocchi
Can not go wrong with Gnocchi , it’s the best I have tasted since Tuscany Italia
Sammy D burrata
Recommend the burrata and carbonara.
Tori Brown paninis on fresh baked dough
the schnitzel panini on fresh baked dough, and the handmade gnocchi. Everything was packed with flavour
Caleb Sullivan
Other favorites
Starters, sides, traditional sips, and house-made desserts to complement your meal
tiramisu
Jackie who help us to get a delicious tiramisu for our friend
Carolina Maldonado garlic bread
plus whole garlic bread each and a full glass of wine or beer for $26
Philippa Dalton aperol spritz
The aperol spritz was like in Italy.
Lloyd G Rucola salad
we also ordered the Rucola (arugula) salad, which was fresh and lightly dressed with a tangy balsamic glaze, Parmesan shavings, and cherry tomatoes
Mohammad Alabbar
Frequently Asked Questions
Note Birthdays When Booking
When reserving for a birthday, note the occasion in your booking; staff personalize celebrations with greetings and a card signed by the whole team.
Target the $26 Lunch Special
For a high-value midday meal, stop in for the $26 lunch combo, which bundles a full-sized pizza or pasta, garlic bread, and wine or beer.
Order Fresh-Baked Paninis for Lunch
Drop in during daytime hours to sample the lunchtime paninis, which feature savory fillings served on dough baked fresh in-house.
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