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Julius Pizzeria
A busy Italian pizzeria in an art deco building on the corner of Grey Street and Fish Lane, serving pizza, pasta and a traditional tiramisu.
At a glance
- Type
- Italian pizzeria
- Area
- South Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- juliuspizzeria.com.au
Good to know
- Online bookings
- Takeaway
- Gift vouchers
Why we recommend it
Julius Pizzeria sits in an art deco building on the corner of Grey Street and Fish Lane in South Brisbane. It has a reputation as a relaxed but usually busy neighbourhood Italian restaurant. It is linked to Beccofino, the parent restaurant of Anthony Nicastro, whose parents are from Sicily. The interior has a rustic pizzeria feel that draws on New York and Melbourne, and Nicastro has called it a cool, funky place.
The pizzas are cooked in a Stefano Ferrara oven from Naples, built for Neapolitan pizza, but the team cooks them a little longer than a strict Neapolitan pie to give a crisper base and a well-formed border. The dough is made with Le 5 Stagioni flour imported from Italy.
The menu covers pizza alongside other Italian dishes. The margherita, with fior di latte, tomato and basil, is a good test of the kitchen and a sensible first order, while the tiramisu, made in the traditional way with coffee, mascarpone and sponge finger biscuits, is the dessert to save room for. The menu is published as a PDF on the restaurant's website, so check it for current dishes.
Booking ahead is wise, especially on weekends. Note that the restaurant does not take phone bookings; reservations are made online through the website, or you can email the bookings address. Takeaway is available to order online, which is handy if you are staying nearby and would rather eat in. Julius is closed on public holidays.
The restaurant suits couples, friends and families looking for a casual dinner at a moderate price. Fish Lane links the Cultural Centre and South Bank with West End, so Julius also makes a good meal before a performance at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre or after an afternoon at QAGOMA. Gift vouchers can be bought online.
Fish Lane itself is worth exploring, as the laneway is lined with street art and public art and has cocktail bars, a beer garden and wine bars for after dinner. South Brisbane railway station, the Cultural Centre busway station and a Brisbane Metro stop are all a few hundred metres away.
Julius Pizzeria FAQs
Where is Julius Pizzeria?
At 77 Grey Street, on the corner of Fish Lane, South Brisbane.
Can I book by phone?
No. Julius does not take phone bookings; book online through the website or email [email protected].
What should I order?
The margherita with fior di latte, tomato and basil, and the traditional tiramisu.
Is takeaway available?
Yes. Takeaway can be ordered online.
Is Julius open on public holidays?
No. It is closed on public holidays.
Is it close to the Cultural Centre?
Yes. Fish Lane connects the Cultural Centre and South Bank with West End.
How do I get there?
South Brisbane railway station, the Cultural Centre busway station and a Brisbane Metro stop are a few hundred metres from Fish Lane.
What is the setting like?
A relaxed, usually busy restaurant in an art deco corner building.