Carb lovers of the world rejoice…Wednesday, October 25 is World Pasta Day, meaning you can overindulge as much as you like without judgment!
We’ve been eating pasta since at least 5000 BC, but this saucy day to celebrate all things Italian was only established in 1995, when 40 pasta producers from around the world gathered to hold the globe’s first World Pasta Congress in Milan.
Since then, we’ve all joined forces to honour one of the most delicious and versatile foods on the planet, from spaghetti to fettuccine and all pasta in between.
Here are six of our fave pasta destinations:
A passion for the tradition of Italian hospitality, good food and drink can be traced back to authentic homeland roots at Stella Blu Dee Why on The Strand. This enduring, elegant restaurant on the seafront boasts great alfresco seating to take in salty breezes, while indoors white-clothed tables and cane chairs await diners seeking to replenish after a day at the beach.
Pair a glass of vino with pasta temptations such as spaghetti tossed with Coffin Bay vongole, blue swimmer crab meat, garlic, white wine, chilli and grated bottarga, or housemade pumpkin ravioli, burnt butter and sage and ricotta secca.
Celebrate your food cravings the Italian way at Voglia restaurant on Montague Road in West End. With a name meaning ‘desire’ in Italian, this contemporary Brisbane dining destination delivers everything from gourmet breakfast to handmade pasta, pizza and divine dolci in stylish surrounds of white subway tiles, polished wood and glowing Edison bulb lighting.
Say buon appetito to ricotta and spinach ravioli, cherry tomato sauce, stracciatella and basil citronette, or twirl your fork around pappardelle with wild boar ragu and pecorino Romano, finish with Nonna Carmela’s tiramisu.
Find the bright yellow corner façade of Casa Nostra Pizza & Spaghetti House on Undoolya Road in Alice Springs to satisfy all cravings for Italian. Serving locals and visitors for more than 35 years, this dining destination is an icon for those seeking pizza, pasta and seafood dishes sure to impress.
Chill out at red-checked clothed tables and devour classic plates like carbonara with bacon, egg and cream, or fettuccine with prawns in a spicy tomato sauce.
Italian classics and bistro favourites made with love are on the menu at Bistro Fratelli on Woodward Crescent in Miller. Nestled in Green Valley Hotel, this locally-loved dining hot spot boasts a vibrant ambience of teal green and bright blue painted brick walls, while cosy table settings under softly glowing pendents beckon for lingering over a meal from an extensive menu of pizza, pasta and mains.
Think perfect pasta plates of linguine with Tiger prawns and bacon, in Napolitana sauce with a dash of brandy cream, or penne with grilled chicken, semi-dried tomato and spring onion, in a basil pesto and cream sauce.
Find a little slice of Italy on the Gold Coast awaiting discerning diners at Pagliacci Cucina & Bar on Alexander Drive. Nestled in Highland Park Shopping Centre, this stylish restaurant boasts walls covered with vibrant murals of the homeland, along with intimate table settings ideal for lingering over a memorable meal with someone special, family and friends.
Perhaps traditional spaghetti Bolognese hits the mark, or fettuccine with mixed seafood in a white wine and garlic ream sauce, best enjoyed with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc; before a decadent dessert of chocolate macadamia brownie with butterscotch sauce and fresh strawberries.
Redefining the Italian dining experience one memory at a time, head to Fedele’s Ristorante Italiano on Springvale Road in Glen Waverley for a modern approach to classic dining. Light, bright and breezy during the day, the vibe turns moody at night for an ideal romantic dining destination with your someone special.
Settle in and relax with a glass of vino and delve into the Spring menu with offerings like orecchiette in sun-dried tomato pesto, with Squacquerone cheese, kale, cherry tomatoes, red onion and fennel, or linguine, calamari, clam meat, capers, rocket and lemon butter sauce.
