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Ciao Papi

Italian restaurant on the Rivershed deck at the New Farm end of Howard Smith Wharves.

Brisbane City$$$Italian

  • Date night
  • Big group
  • Long lunch
  • Special occasion
Book a table

Booking link published on the venue's own site. Groups of 10 or more dine from a group menu; for groups over 30 the venue asks you to call 07 3188 9090.

Booking via direct · checked 2026-08-25

The story

Situated at the New Farm end of the Howard Smith Wharves precinct, CIAO is the perfect waterfront location to sit and take in the spectacular views whilst relaxing over a delicious Italian meal with friends and family. CIAO extensive share style menu features traditional al dente pastas, chargrilled meats, fresh seafood, a range of delicious sides, and you can't forget the tiramisu and gelato!

In their words, from their site· checked 2026-08-25

Menu a sample

Antipasti

  • Focaccia, olive oil$4Each.
  • Oysters natural / vinaigrette$7Each.
  • Tomato & smoked mozzarella arancini$7Each.
  • Olives, almonds, grissini$14
  • Grilled bullhorn peppers, whipped ricotta, salmoriglio$22
  • Zucchini flowers, mozzarella, basil, sugo (x3)$26
  • Grilled & marinated seasonal vegetables, whipped ricotta$22
  • Casa Motta burrata, zucchini, honey & lemon dressing$26
  • Salumi plate, giardiniera, grissini$32
  • Beef tartare, artichoke, rosemary, pecorino, pane carasau$32
  • Baked scallops, garlic, parsley, lemon, pangrattato (x3)$27
  • Kingfish crudo, cucumber, chilli, lemon, olive oil$30

Crispy thin pizza (13")

  • All' Aglio - olive oil, fior di latte, garlic, rosemary$18
  • Margherita - tomato base, fior di latte, basil$26
  • Prosciutto - tomato base, fior di latte, prosciutto, rocket, parmesan$28
  • Granchio - white base, fior di latte, spanner crab, garlic, chilli, parsley$30

Pasta

  • Mushroom risotto, garlic, thyme, Parmigiano Reggiano$34Add truffle $10 / pancetta $4.
  • Pumpkin & ricotta ravioli, brown butter, radicchio, balsamic$36Add pancetta $4.
  • Gnocchi 'Cacio e Pepe', pecorino, black pepper$34Add truffle $10 / pancetta $4.
  • Paccheri alla Bolognese, beef & pork ragù, tomato, oregano, parmesan$34
  • Spaghetti, Mooloolaba king prawns, tomato butter, chives$40

From the grill

  • Coral trout, olive oil, lemon$50
  • Chicken 'al Mattone', salsa verde, white bean purée, jus$40
  • King prawns, garlic, parsley, lemon, chilli$42
  • 300g lamb shoulder, fig agrodolce, fregola, broad leaf$58
  • 280g Pure Prime sirloin MB3+$48Steaks served with jus.
  • 200g O'Connor eye-fillet MB3+$55Steaks served with jus.
  • 800g O'Connor Black Angus rib-eye MB5+ on the bone$150Steaks served with jus.

Sides

  • Green leaves, snap peas, thyme vinaigrette$16
  • Roast potatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, thyme$16
  • Fries, oregano & rosemary seasoning$14
  • Slow cooked peas with anchovy$16
  • Grilled baby cauliflower, garlic, lemon$15

Dessert

  • Vanilla bean panna cotta, amarena cherries, ricciarelli biscuit$16
  • Seasonal gelato/sorbetto - two scoops$12
  • Tiramisu - coffee, lady fingers biscuit, mascarpone, marsala$16
  • Affogato with choice of liqueur$17Noisetto, Frangelico, Amaretto or Baileys.

Feasting menus

  • Famiglia Feast$88Per person.
  • CIAO Feast$108Per person.

Prices as at 2026-08-25. They change —the venue's own menu is the authority.

Good to know

  • Parking on site

On-site parking is available at the HSW Car Park, bookable online. Alternative car parking nearby at Secure Parking Emirates Car Park - Eagle Street (a 3 min walk along the river), Secure Parking Chinatown Car Park and Secure Parking 388 Brunswick Street Car Park.

Adelaide Street, Eagle Street, Ann Street and Brunswick Street are the closest bus stops. HSW has its own CityCat ferry terminal on the F1 route. Central Station and Fortitude Valley Station are the closest train stations.

Only what the venue states itself. Anything not listed here we haven't verified — worth a call if it matters.