Lido Italia

Lido Italia is a family-run Italian restaurant on Cambridge Parade in Manly, Brisbane, jointly owned by Tim and Amedeo. Formerly Manly Village Pizzeria, it has been revamped as a broader Italian eatery serving traditional pizza, pasta, mains, gelato, dessert and coffee. The menu also includes antipasti, bread, salads, kids’ options and Italian wines, giving diners plenty of scope for a casual meal, a shared spread or a longer dinner.

The restaurant’s story is closely tied to Amedeo’s family background in Fontanelle di Teano, a small village between Rome and Naples. Lido Italia says it draws on the Italian flavours he enjoyed growing up, using produce and ingredients sourced from Italy, Australia and New Zealand. While the website does not single out one signature dish, the offering is designed around familiar Italian dining: sharing food, enjoying pizza and pasta, and finishing with something sweet.

There is a choice of alfresco or indoor, air-conditioned seating, making the space suitable for relaxed meals in different weather. Guests can bring their own wine or choose from Australian and Italian bottles, with Italian Peroni on tap, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks also available. An Aperol spritz is specifically mentioned as part of the experience, alongside the restaurant’s broader drinks selection.

Lido Italia should work well for families and groups, with a kids’ menu and a setting intended for eating and sharing with friends and family. It may also suit a more relaxed meal for two or a solo diner looking for Italian food in Manly. Dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised to the team. With online takeaway ordering and reservations available, the venue offers both dine-in and takeaway options for locals and visitors to the bayside suburb.