Ombra Italian - Handmade Pasta - Chermside

Name: Ombra Italian - Handmade Pasta - Chermside
Address: 590 Gympie Road, Brisbane, QLD, 4032, AU
Telephone: +61 499 211 444
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Ombra Italian - Handmade Pasta - Chermside

Located in Newstead, Ombra Italian offers a delectable dining experience with handmade pasta using the freshest ingredients by a local chef. Visit their restaurant on Waterloo Street for a taste of authentic Italian cuisine made with love.

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26/10/2026

Ombra in 60....ish
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A quick look behind the scenes to start off the new week.

A lot of people ask why I always publicly apologise when a service is rough. Everyone messes up; most move on.

Yea... But most don't make everything by hand and have a skill set that constantly looks for improvement, both to make the food, the service and the working conditions of my staff better, bit by bit.

Part of the next set of changes I'm looking to make is

1. I'm looking for a new Barista/FOH 10am-1pm Fri/Sat/Sun .... if interested, let me know :)

2. We will be partnering with SevenRooms; they're a specialist booking and reservation company used extensively in the industry. This means you'll be able to book tables and times with a press of a button through Google/Facebook/Instagram, as well as pre-order things like the Tiramisu.... because the fact we can sell out is a touchy subject for you guys 😅

This should make it much easier to get a table than my current haphazard system that I can only check between tasks.

3. New POS system! This helps me out because I will end up paying about $40,000 less in fees per year, and it's a better, cleaner interface for the staff to use. But it will also be a much better ordering platform for you guys with higher accuracy and reliability. It's not set up properly yet, so online ordering may be a bit sketchy for the next few days.

Between these two changes, I'm hoping to make your day-to-day experience here a little better.

Thanks, guys!!!

Ombra Italian - Chermside.
🎉Finalist RCA "Best New Restaurant - Brisbane 2026"
🎉 AGFG Recommended 2026
📆Walk-in (reservations available for 6 or more)
⌚️10am - 1pm Friday / 11am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday
⌚️5pm - 8pm (every night)
📍 590 Gympie Road, Chermside.
⛪️ We're an independent pasta venue on the side of the CKCC.
🚗 Heaps of Parking.
🐾 Dog-friendly.
🍾 BYO (we use tumblers)

25/10/2026

Helloooo Beautiful People! ❤️

I don't often do a Sunday post, but I wanted to say how incredibly lucky I am to have you all.

First of all, thank you for your patience last night. It was... something else. 😅

TL;DR: Despite the rain, we've just had our busiest weekend ever, including the busiest night in Ombra's history! Like..... we got completely dusted.

We sold out of almost everything Friday night, Saturday lunch AND Saturday night.

I'm sure mistakes were made, and I'm genuinely sorry if we didn't get everything right. If your experience wasn't up to scratch, please email [email protected] I'd love to make it right.

You've shown me so much love and just how busy our little restaurant can get. So let me show you how we're going to improve!

❤️ A proper reservation system!

I'm working on a system that connects directly to Google, Facebook and Instagram, making it easier to book tables, choose times and even pre-order extras because apparently missing out on the tiramisu is a touchy subject.

🍝 More specials!

I just didn't expect to sell out of... *clears throat*

Lamb & Rosemary Lasagne, Vongole with Handmade Spaghetti, Mango Tiramisu, Passionfruit Tiramisu, Spicy Chorizo & 'Nduja Gnocchi...
..in THREE DAYS. 😂

👨‍🍳 More hands in the kitchen!

We make almost everything fresh, by hand, and there's only so much one chef can do! I'm working on getting more help with prep so we can keep up without compromising what makes Ombra special.

🪑 A little more comfort!

Longer term, I'm looking at new tables and chairs to make our little restaurant a bit more comfortable.

Anywho, I've rambled enough!

Thank you for supporting us, recommending us, coming back and being so wonderfully patient.

You've helped us build something special, and I want to keep making it better.

Much love, and thanks for being awesome!

Dan 🍝

23/10/2026

Helloooo peeps!

A little Friday confession...

I think I might have opened one of the most difficult restaurants to find in Chermside, despite being rated as one of Brisbane's best. 😂

Turns out putting an Italian restaurant next to a church isn't exactly the best way to get noticed!

But we're here, we're making pasta by hand, and we're doing our little thing seven nights a week.

So if you're wondering what to do for dinner tonight, grab a bottle of w**e, come find us and let me cook for you.

Nothing fancy, just good, honest Italian food, made with a lot of love (and an unreasonable amount of flour).

See you tonight!

Dan 🍝

21/10/2026

Helloooo peeps! 👋🍝

Just a little reminder that there's usually something a bit different happening behind the scenes at Ombra!

One of my favourite things about being a chef is getting to play with ingredients, especially when my suppliers ring me up with something interesting.

Sometimes it's a beautiful cut of meat, an unusual ingredient, or just something that's too good to pass up.

And that's where our in-house specials come from!

I'm always experimenting with different pasta shapes, regional Italian dishes, and whatever catches my eye that week.

The catch? They're usually made in pretty limited numbers.

Normally I'll run a special for a week or two, but sometimes the suppliers have something awesome, but I can only get enough for a handful of serves. Once they're gone, they're gone!

Not everything makes it onto the regular menu, and that's half the fun.

So next time you're popping in, have a look at what we're playing with in the kitchen. You might find something you won't see again for a while!

Anyway, back to making pasta.

Much love, peeps! ❤️🍝

19/10/2026

Helloooo,

Not gonna mince words.... tonight is looking wet and miserable....

Fortunately, I heard that handmade pasta is the perfect cure for the drizzle.

And because you loved it so much, I've just pulled a fresh tray of Lamb and Rosemary Lasagne out of the oven.

Oh, I've also finished the new Tiramisu, so we have the Traditional, Amalfi Lemon and the Passionfruit Tiramisu ready to roll.

So if you want some of Brisbane's best handmade pasta, it's worth popping in to say hi :)

Order online
https://order.toasttab.com/online/ombra-italian-chermside-590-gympie-rd

Thanks for making us your #1

Ombra Italian - Chermside.
🎉Finalist RCA "Best New Restaurant - Brisbane 2026"
🎉 AGFG Recommended 2026
📆Walk-in (reservations available for 6 or more)
⌚️10am - 1pm Friday / 11am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday
⌚️5pm - 8pm (every night)
📍 590 Gympie Road, Chermside.
⛪️ We're an independent pasta venue on the side of the CKCC.
🚗 Heaps of Parking.
🐾 Dog-friendly.
🍾 BYO (we use tumblers)

16/10/2026

Why yes.... we roll fresh pasta daily....

Did I mention we open on the weekend for lunch from 11am?

Handmade pasta + Lunch ..... Kinda sounds like a great start to the day, right?

So if you wanna push past the gloomy week and eat something that just hits the soul... we've got you.

Thanks for making us your #1

Ombra Italian - Chermside.
🎉Finalist RCA "Best New Restaurant - Brisbane 2026"
🎉 AGFG Recommended 2026
📆Walk-in (reservations available for 6 or more)
⌚️10am - 1pm Friday / 11am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday
⌚️5pm - 8pm (every night)
📍 590 Gympie Road, Chermside.
⛪️ We're an independent pasta venue on the side of the CKCC.
🚗 Heaps of Parking.
🐾 Dog-friendly.
🍾 BYO (we use tumblers)

14/10/2026

Apparently we do some of Brisbane's best Tiramisu.... who knew? ....
Well, you guys apparently!

Did you know we also do a range of tiramisu slabs for events, birthdays, breakups.... no judgement, annnnnd they're much cheaper than buying the same amount of serves individually.

Along with three sizes, we also branch out into several flavours and I'm open to custom flavours if its something we can do.

So if you'd like to grab one, then feel free to drop us a line at
[email protected]

Thanks for making us your #1

Ombra Italian - Chermside.
🎉Finalist RCA "Best New Restaurant - Brisbane 2026"
📆Walk-in only (we can't take reservations).
⌚️10am - 1pm Friday / 11am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday
⌚️5pm - 8pm (every night)
📍 590 Gympie Road, Chermside.
⛪️ We're an independent pasta venue on the side of the CKCC.
🚗 Heaps of Parking.
🐾 Dog-friendly.
🍾 BYO (we use tumblers)

12/10/2026

Hellooo

A bit of a late update.... buuuuut you should really pop in for a pasta; we're doing some pretty cool things despite having a small menu, fresh handmade pasta and a laid-back, casual vibe.

09/10/2026

When the locals joke that you're the highest rated venue that no one knows about lol.

Probably time to hop off that fence and come visit :)

Ombra Italian - Chermside.
🎉Finalist RCA "Best New Restaurant - Brisbane 2026"
📆Walk-in only (we can't take reservations).
⌚️10am - 1pm Friday / 11am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday
⌚️5pm - 8pm (every night)
📍 590 Gympie Road, Chermside.
⛪️ We're an independent pasta venue on the side of the CKCC.
🚗 Heaps of Parking.
🐾 Dog-friendly.
🍾 BYO (we use tumblers)

07/10/2026

Hellooo peeps.

Nothing fancy today... just come in for dinner and help support local by grabbing some of Brisbane's best handmade pasta :)

FYI. New menu really is coming; just waiting for the new till system to come online, which will hopefully have better online ordering.

Pop in and say hi or order online
https://order.toasttab.com/online/ombra-italian-chermside-590-gympie-rd

Thanks for making us your #1

Ombra Italian - Chermside.
🎉Finalist RCA "Best New Restaurant - Brisbane 2026"
📆Walk-in only (we can't take reservations).
⌚️10am - 1pm Friday / 11am - 2pm Saturday and Sunday
⌚️5pm - 8pm (every night)
📍 590 Gympie Road, Chermside.
⛪️ We're an independent pasta venue on the side of the CKCC.
🚗 Heaps of Parking.
🐾 Dog-friendly.
🍾 BYO (we use tumblers)

05/10/2026

Helloooo Beautiful people!

Just a heads up, we're closed for the King's Birthday - Public Holiday.

My knee is still recovering, and some rest will do it some good.... hopefully.

I may be in to do some prep, but either way, see you guys on Tuesday!!

Address

590 Gympie Road
Brisbane, QLD
4032

Public Transport:
- Take any bus or train to Fortitude Valley station.
- From there, walk south on Wickham Street towards Ann Street.
- Turn left onto Ann Street and continue walking until you reach Waterloo Street.

Driving/Parking:
- Head towards Brisbane CBD and take the exit onto Ann Street.
- Continue on Ann Street until you reach Waterloo Street.
- There are various paid parking options available in the area, including street parking and parking lots.

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 8pm
Tuesday	5pm - 8pm
Wednesday	5pm - 8pm
Thursday	5pm - 8pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
	5pm - 8pm
Saturday	11am - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm

Telephone

+61 499 211 444

Website

http://www.ombraitalian.com.au/

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What people say

Ombra Italian in Newstead is a hidden gem that brings the taste of authentic Italian cuisine to Brisbane. Nestled on Waterloo Street, this restaurant is a must-visit for pasta lovers seeking a truly delightful dining experience.

What sets Ombra Italian apart is their commitment to perfection when it comes to pasta. Handmade to order using only the freshest ingredients, each dish is a testament to the skill and passion of their local chef. The dedication to quality shines through in every bite, making each meal a memorable culinary journey.

The inviting atmosphere at Ombra Italian adds to the overall charm of the dining experience. Whether you choose to dine in or opt for takeaway, you can expect warm hospitality and top-notch service that will make you feel right at home.

With a menu that boasts traditional favorites like lasagne alongside other tempting offerings, there's something for every palate at Ombra Italian. And if you happen to miss out on a popular dish one day, rest assured that they'll have it ready for you fresh and delicious the next.

For those looking for an unforgettable taste of Italy in Brisbane, Ombra Italian is the place to be. Don't miss out on this culinary delight - visit them on Waterloo Street and treat yourself to an exquisite dining experience that will leave you craving more.