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Ripiena

Shop 1/826 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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Shop 1/826 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 7 3705 3729
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:40 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ripiena

Tucked inside the Mosaic building, this Fortitude Valley pasta bar turns fresh dough into an art form right before your eyes. Diners frequently compare the counter-side craft to regional Italy—no seafood shortcuts, just dedicated pasta ripiena and regional shapes rolled on site daily. The kitchen cuts handmade reginette and malloreddus, serves tortellini steeped in delicate broth, and folds silky truffle sauces with understated precision. Even the in-house gluten-free pasta rivals traditional semolina for chew and bite. An on-site sommelier pours matching Italian reds alongside burrata and slices of mortadella, leading smoothly into house tiramisu.

  • Visible Pasta Station: Watch the team shape fresh regional dough from scratch near the entrance of the compact dining room.
  • In-House Gluten-Free Pasta: In-house gluten-free fresh pasta matches the bite and texture of traditional shapes across most menu dishes.
  • Curated Wine Pairings: Sommelier pours pair Italian reds directly with dishes like truffle pasta and tortellini in broth.
  • Regional Filled Pasta Focus: A focused menu dedicated to filled shapes and regional cuts like malloreddus, bypassing seafood entirely.
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Why diners choose Ripiena

Artisanal handmade pasta, traditional regional fillings, and inclusive dining in Fortitude Valley.

  • Handmade fresh pasta rolled on site

    Guests can watch pasta rolled and shaped fresh on site, delivering genuine regional Italian textures and flavours.

    They focus on handmade pasta which you can see the team making fresh on site as you walk in.

    Happy Diane

  • Authentic regional pasta ripiena focus

    Dedicated Emilia-Romagna-style stuffed pasta, from tortelli to porcini cappellacci, crafted without seafood distractions.

    I can say the filled pasta here ( pasta ripiena ) was 'just like mother makes' in Bologna, Parma, Fidenza and Reggio Emilia.

    Stewart Cameron

  • Intimate, welcoming dinner catch-ups

    An intimate, relaxed Ann Street space paired with Italian wines makes it a welcoming setting for gatherings and catch-ups.

    The space itself is intimate and cosy, with a relaxed, welcoming feel that makes it perfect for a casual dinner or a catch-up with friends.

    Happy Diane

  • Attentive and caring group hospitality

    A warm, attentive front-of-house team accommodates groups and celebratory tables with personal dining hospitality.

    We were treated like queens by Davi who attended to us with warm, five star personal service.

    Karen Casley

  • Dedicated in-house gluten-free pasta

    Diners who need gluten-free dining can order in-house handmade pasta across most menu items without missing the classic bite.

    This was the first gluten free pasta that I had that had the same texture as normal pasta.

    A. Blum

  • Versatile menu substitutions for dietary needs

    Diners with celiac or gluten sensitivities can comfortably explore the regular pasta menu with interchangeable house-made pasta.

    They make one type of gluten free pasta, which is amazing, and can be ordered with most pasta dishes.

    T

Handmade fresh regional pasta prepared on site

  • Carbonara

    The carbonara is the best. Strait up, the best.

    Brendan Langfield

  • Tortellini in Broth

    I had tortellini in a broth - it was delicately flavoured and comforting.

    Yvonne Green

  • Cappellacci ai Porcini

    The cappellacci ai porcini was the star of the night and made the other dishes pale in comparison.

    Jean Bean

  • Cacio e Pepe

    Fantastic pasta, my cacio e pepe was perfection

    Matt Atterbury

Beyond the menu

Distinctive culinary touches and hospitality details that elevate dining at Ripiena

  • Open Pasta Making at the Entrance

    Guests can see the team rolling and shaping fresh handmade pasta on site right as they walk in through the entrance.

  • Dedicated In-House Gluten-Free Pasta Crafting

    Diners with celiac or gluten sensitivities can order custom in-house handmade gluten-free pasta substituted across most menu dishes without losing standard texture.

  • Curated Wine Pairings for Pasta Dishes

    Staff offer tailored sommelier and wine pairing recommendations matched directly to the delicate nuances of individual pasta dishes.

  • Take-Home Fresh Filled Pasta Counter

    Guests can purchase fresh handmade filled pasta like asparagus tortelloni directly from the shop counter to take home and cook.

Before you head over

Essential tips on reservations, location, and dietary options before dining at Ripiena.

  • Book Ahead to Secure a Table

    Ripiena gets busy in its intimate dining space, so reserve your table ahead of time to avoid missing out.

  • Finding the Entrance

    The shop is tucked inside the Mosaic building and has no street sign, located across Ann Street opposite the start of James Street.

  • Gluten-Free Fresh Pasta

    Diners needing gluten-free options can request their in-house handmade gluten-free pasta, which pairs with most menu sauces.

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