Marinara Trattoria
A charming Paddington trattoria serving Italian comfort food — 4.6 stars from 1,500-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Marinara is a charming Paddington trattoria, with a 4.6-star average from more than 1,500 reviews.
It serves Italian comfort food in a casual room dressed with checkered tablecloths and a Venice mural — the kind of warm, unpretentious setting that makes a meal feel like a getaway. The consistent feedback marks it as a local favourite.
Paddington is one of Brisbane's most charming inner-city neighbourhoods, made for an evening out. Marinara suits a relaxed dinner, a date or a family meal — and booking ahead is wise on weekends.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 96
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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