Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, Paddington

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers in Paddington is the original store for the Brisbane-born group, located on Given Terrace at 210 Given Terrace. The kitchen centres on fresh Italian gnocchi, with a menu that also includes spaghetti, lasagna, appetisers, salads, Italian sweets and a selection of drinks. It is a useful option when you want to dine in, collect takeaway or order delivery, with the venue also close enough to Suncorp Stadium for a meal before or after a game.

The gnocchi range covers familiar comfort food and more distinctive combinations. The Wild Mushroom and Truffle Sauce Gnocchi is the signature dish, while other options include Traditional Beef Bolognese, Creamy Basil Pesto, Pork and Fennel Italian Sausage, Carbonara, Puttanesca and Creamy Lobster Bisque and Barramundi. There are also vegan gnocchi options, and the menu notes that gluten-free gnocchi is available for an additional charge. For something before the main course, the offerings include toasted garlic bread, bruschetta, arancini, truffle salted chips, salt and pepper calamari and Caprese salad.

Paddington is described as cosy and compact, with a small number of bar seats and dining under shelter on the footpath. That makes it suited to a casual meal for two, a solo visit at the bar or a small group, rather than a large formal gathering. Takeaway is a significant part of the Paddington operation, and the venue says there is parking behind the Gnoccheria on Guthrie Street. Families are also catered for through the broad menu, including vegetarian and vegan choices; customer feedback on the site includes a visit enjoyed by a five-year-old.

The store has a clear place in the business’s story: it is where the group began making its gnocchi and sauces. The website presents the room as lively, with laughter, conversation and the aromas of cooking contributing to the atmosphere. Google lists the venue at 4.5 stars from 948 reviews, giving it a strong local reputation alongside its practical takeaway and delivery options. Dine-in service is listed from Monday to Sunday, 4pm to 9pm, with earlier takeaway and delivery service from Friday to Sunday.