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RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar

2/16a Aspinall St, Nundah QLD 4012, Australia

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2/16a Aspinall St, Nundah QLD 4012, Australia

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+61 7 3189 9036
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar

Tucked off the main strip in Nundah, this neighborhood pasta bar cuts straight to the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Regulars come for the house-made tigelle and crescentine breads, served piping hot alongside rich regional pastas cooked strictly al dente. Italian-speaking staff guide you through regional bottles—many poured via Coravin and sourced straight from the host's home province—before finishing on homemade almond biscuits and Vin Santo.

  • Emilia-Romagna Specialties: Traditional tigelle and crescentine breads paired with authentic Bolognese and Emilian pasta preparations.
  • Curated Regional Wine: Italian-leaning list with Coravin pours and bottles personally sourced from the owner's home province.
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Why Dine at RUSTICHELLA Pasta Bar

Handmade regional pasta, Emilia-Romagna bread traditions, and curated Italian wines in Nundah

  • Authentic Emilia-Romagna Specialties

    House-made specialties like tigelle and light crescentine offer rare, authentic culinary traditions directly from Bologna and Emilia-Romagna.

    Home-made Tigelle and Crescentine were really-really good (and UNIQUE).

    Williana Basuki

  • Handmade Fresh Regional Pasta

    Fresh, hand-crafted pastas like tagliatelle and tortelloni are prepared al dente with traditional regional ragù and sauces.

    Beautiful hand made pasta! The food is so fresh.

    Azzy

  • Immersive Italian Hospitality

    Warm dining hospitality and Italian-speaking staff evoke the intimate feeling of a traditional Italian family table.

    Many of the staff were Italian and could often be heard speaking Italian among themselves, which added to the charm and created the feeling that I was dining in a lovely restaurant somewhere in Italy.

    David Lee

  • Guided Regional Wine Exploration

    Curated regional Italian selections include Coravin pours and rare bottles personally sourced from the owner's home province.

    Wines, personally sourced by Roberto from his home province, add a unique and authentic touch

    Ange nobro

  • Suburban Fine-Dining Ambience

    Nundah locals and visitors can experience fine-dining quality food and curated wine without traveling into the city center.

    the restaurant hosts fine dining level food and wine with a more casual atmosphere, so you can dine for a special event, or just for a cheeky bowl of pasta and vino

    Angela Moxey

  • Celebration-Ready Intimacy

    An intimate, warm dining room combined with attentive team care makes milestones and romantic dinners feel effortless.

    My partner and I came here for our 6 month anniversary and it couldn’t have been more special thanks to the team at Rustichella

    Olivia

Signature handmade pasta and regional Bolognese specialties

  • Tigelle

    the tigelle were so fresh and hot you could tell they had just finished cooking them

    Carolina Strazzari

  • Crescentine

    Home-made Tigelle and Crescentine were really-really good (and UNIQUE).

    Williana Basuki

  • Tagliatelle Emiliana

    The Tagliatelle Emiliana (pork and beef ragu with a dash of cream) was beautifully cooked and so delicious.

    Nicola Pennisi

  • Tortelloni

    we ordered the tortelloni of the day that was filled with gorgonzola, rocket-infused tortelloni pasta, with a very well-balanced sauce and braised pear

    Williana Basuki

Other favorites

Traditional Italian starters, house sweets, and dessert wine pairings

  • Tiramisu

    One of the best pastas and tiramisu in Greater Brisbane region I have ever tasted. Simply divine.

    Estelle

  • Traditional Egg Pannacotta

    The Traditional Egg Pannacotta served with fresh fruit coulis was so amazing too.

    Nicola Pennisi

  • Bruschetta

    The bruschetta were well sized per slice with ripe tomatoes and shredded basil, dressed in a well-balanced drizzle of EVOO and the yummiest balsamic.

    Kelli Blackburn

  • Homemade Almond Biscuits and Vin Santo

    The homemade almond biscuits and Vin Santo dessert wine were the perfect end to the meal.

    Gab Garde

Beyond the menu

Attentive, genuine touches that make dining feel personal and memorable

  • Personalized Wine Guidance and Tastings

    Front-of-house host Roberto explains rare Italian bottles and offers personalized tastings to help guests find the right match for their meal.

  • Tableside Welcome from the Chef

    Guests are personally welcomed and checked on by the chef shortly after sitting down in the cozy dining room.

  • Thoughtful Milestone Celebrations

    Staff actively celebrate guest milestones, including taking keepsake photos to commemorate moments like recent engagements.

  • Attentive Allergy Care

    Leadership personally handles detailed inquiries over the phone to reassure guests with severe food allergies and ensure safe dining.

Before you head over

Essential dining tips for finding the venue, navigating dietary needs, and exploring the wine list.

  • Locating the Entrance

    Tucked just behind the main strip in Nundah, this hidden spot is easily missed from the street, so keep an eye out as you arrive or approach from the carpark.

  • Calling Ahead for Allergies

    If you have dietary restrictions or severe food allergies, call ahead to speak directly with Roberto, who provides patient, accommodating guidance on safe options across the menu.

  • Sampling Regional Wines by the Glass

    Take advantage of the extensive Coravin wine program—feel free to ask Roberto or the floor team for guided tastings and recommendations from their Italian regional list.

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