Sugo IT.

Sugo IT. is a relaxed Italian restaurant and gelateria in Bulimba, Brisbane, offering dine-in meals alongside takeaway and a range of dishes to heat at home. Pizza is central to its identity, with both traditional red-sauce options and white-base pizzas on the menu, while the restaurant says its house-made pasta and gnocchi have become increasingly popular. The menu also includes starters, salads, sides and Italian desserts.

There is plenty to choose from beyond pizza. Margherita keeps things simple with sugo, bocconcini and fresh basil, while the D.O.C.G. combines buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto and basil. Pasta options include classic beef-and-pork Bolognese, filled ravioli and several house-made gnocchi dishes, including an olive gnocchi with cherry tomato, garlic and basil. For something to finish, the venue offers tiramisu, affogato and a trio of house-made gelato or sorbet.

The gelateria adds another dimension to the venue, with rotating speciality flavours and dairy-, egg- and gluten-free options noted on the website. Take-home packs are available, as are fresh filled pasta, gnocchi and sugo varieties for customers to cook or heat at home. The site also lists a children’s menu with pizza, spaghetti and calamari, making the offering suitable for families as well as adults looking for a longer Italian meal.

Sugo IT.’s story began with owner Tanya Colonna’s visits to her father’s hometown of Termoli and her attempts to recreate the local pizzeria experience in a backyard oven in Brisbane. Those early pizza nights eventually grew into the restaurant, which now has an 80-seat venue and a loyal following. Its combination of a sit-down restaurant, takeaway service and gelateria makes it practical for a casual meal, a family outing or picking up Italian food and dessert to enjoy at home.