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24/10/2026
This is your sign to come for dinner at Bowen Hill's hidden Italian gem il verde! 😉🇮🇹
Settle in for pizza, pasta and w**e on King Street. Spend $10+ in venue and enjoy two hours complimentary King Street parking on top! Good food + no parking stress = say no more! See you tonight!
📲 Book your table via the link in bio.
22/10/2026
Consider this your cheesy little reminder. 🧀✨
Cheese Wheel Night returns to il verde on Wednesday, 4th of November, bringing tableside pasta, Truffle Polenta Chips, Panna Cotta and a house beverage together in one $65pp set menu.
Perfect for date night, a catch-up with friends or simply giving Wednesday something to look forward to!
📲 Bookings recommended via the link in bio.
21/10/2026
Some classics simply don’t need changing. 🍅🤍🌿
Our Insalata Caprese brings together ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil—the colours and flavours of Italy served simply, just as they should be.
Perfect to start, share… or keep entirely to yourself. 😉
19/10/2026
No passport. No jetlag. Just pizza, pasta and vino. 🇮🇹
Bowen Hills’ neighbourhood Italian is tucked away on King Street with wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and warm hospitality. After 5pm on weekdays, spend $10+ and enjoy two hours complimentary parking too.
📲 Book your table via the link in bio.
16/10/2026
Cat Burns tonight. Pasta before the music. 🎶🍝
Heading to The Tivoli? Make dinner the opening act with authentic Italian food just around the corner on King Street. Spend $10+ in venue and receive two hours complimentary parking after 5pm.
📲 Book your pre-show table via the link in bio.
14/10/2026
Our Fish of the Day pairs a delicate snapper fillet with house-made cacciatore sauce and broccolini - a fresh, comforting plate made for long lunches and relaxed dinners with your loved ones! 🐟🥂
10/10/2026
How does your night end? 🍸☕️🍰
With an Espresso Martini, a cocktail or one last spoonful of our house-made Panna Cotta?
At il verde, we believe the best nights deserve a proper Italian finish. The only question is: drink or dessert? We say both. 😉
06/10/2026
Cheese Wheel Night + show night? Bowen Hills is busy. 🧀🎶
Our first-Wednesday $65 set menu is back with Truffle Polenta Chips, tableside cheese wheel pasta, Panna Cotta and a house beverage. Parking is easy too: Come for the Cheese Wheel and receive two hours complimentary King Street parking!
📲 Bookings recommended via the link in bio.
05/10/2026
Two Tivoli nights coming up. One very good dinner plan. 🎶🍝
Tyler Braden plays The Tivoli Tuesday and Wednesday. Start the night around the corner with authentic Italian food and a glass of something good - and enjoy two hours complimentary parking after 5pm when you spend $10+ in venue.
📲 Book your pre-show table via the link in bio.
04/10/2026
🇮🇹✨ We’ll be closed tomorrow, Monday 5th of October, for the King’s Birthday public holiday - but we’ll be back from Tuesday 6th of October, serving your favourite lunch specials from 11:30am!
Enjoy the long weekend, Brisbane. We’ll see you Tuesday! 🍝
02/10/2026
Long weekend begins with Italy on King Street. 👑🇮🇹
Wood-fired pizza, pasta, cocktails and two hours complimentary parking after 5pm when you spend $10+ in venue. Consider the King’s Birthday long weekend officially started.
📲 Book your table via the link in bio.
30/09/2026
Lunch in Italy isn’t rushed. Neither should yours be. 🇮🇹
Choose your ideal weekday lunch:
🍝 One course | $33
Your choice of pizza or pasta (excl. seafood options), plus a house b**r or soft drink.
🍽️ Two courses | $39
Choose Arancini or Truffle Polenta as entrée followed by your choice of pizza or pasta from the regular menu, or enjoy pizza or pasta followed by Cannolo or Panna Cotta dessert. Mix and match depending on whether you have a sweet tooth. 😉
✨ Three courses | $47
The complete Italian lunch: entrée, your choice of pizza or pasta and dessert!
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for the full feast, we’ve got your lunch plans covered.
📲 Book your weekday lunch via the link in bio.
28/09/2026
Behind every bowl of pasta, there’s a very busy pan. 🍝
Sauces bubbling, pans tossing and our kitchen team bringing every element together at just the right moment. It’s fast, focused and a little theatrical. Meet Gabby, the face behind your favourite pasta! 🔥
Straight from the pan to your table. 🤌
26/09/2026
Saturday plans: Your favourite Italian & zero parking stress. 🍕🚗
Spend $10+ at il verde and receive two hours complimentary King Street parking on Saturday. One less excuse not to make dinner plans!
📲 Book your table via the link in bio.
24/09/2026
Your Friday night can start on Thursday. 😉🍊
Two Aperol Spritz + one bowl of chips = $35. Available for the first hour of dinner service on Thursday and Friday. Add a third Aperol Spritz for $15 if the whole group is clocking off together.
📲 Pair it with 2 hours complimentary King Street parking after 5pm when you spend $10+ in venue.
23/09/2026
A little reminder for your calendar… things are about to get very cheesy. 🧀🇮🇹
Our next Wednesday Cheese Wheel Night is around the corner: On October 7th, your table is waiting at il verde, with Truffle Polenta Chips, tableside Cheese Wheel Pasta, Panna Cotta and a house beverage all included in our $65pp set menu. Perfect for a midweek date night, dinner with friends or simply an excuse to make Wednesday a little more special!
📲 Our Cheese Wheel Night happens every 1st Wednesday of each month. Bookings recommended. Walk-Ins welcome.
Address
2 King Street, Bowen Hills
Brisbane, QLD
4006
To get to the Italian restaurant on King Street in Brisbane, you can take several modes of public transportation. If you are taking a train, get off at Fortitude Valley station and take the Brunswick St exit. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to your destination. Alternatively, you can take any bus that stops at the Brunswick St at Ann St stop and then walk for around 5 minutes.
If you prefer driving or taking a taxi or ride-share service, the restaurant is located on King Street which is easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Tenerife or New farm via either Commercial Road or Skyring Terrace.
In terms of parking options, there are multiple parking lots in the area including one located directly opposite the restaurant. Additionally there is street parking available on both sides of King Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 2pm |
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5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 2pm |
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5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 2pm |
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5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 2pm |
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5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 2pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and hearty meals that are perfect for any occasion. Il Verde, located in the heart of King Street, Fortitude Valley's newest dining precinct, is a modern Italian restaurant that offers a unique twist on traditional Italian cuisine.
What sets Il Verde apart from other Italian restaurants is their commitment to using fresh and sustainable ingredients. The team at Il Verde takes pride in sourcing only the best ingredients to create their inventive flavours that meet European tradition.
With space for 90 diners between the indoor dining room and outdoor lounge, Il Verde offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion. Their menu features hearty pastas and specialty wood-fired pizzas that have been crafted to suit diners of every age.
Il Verde's owners, Trio Dom Barakat, Simon Barakat, and Ibrahim Haddid (known as Bob), boast a combined 40 years of experience in the industry. The Barakat family's long-running success at Gino's, one of Brisbane's most beloved Italian spots, has paved the way for their experience at Il Verde.
Overall, Il Verde is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With their commitment to using fresh and sustainable ingredients and their inventive take on traditional Italian dishes, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become one of Brisbane's most popular dining spots since its opening in November 2016.
