Ollie's Italian

Ollie’s Italian is a modern Italian restaurant on the waterfront in Cairns, pairing familiar Italian traditions with a contemporary dining style. The setting looks across Trinity Inlet and the marina, giving the restaurant a scenic coastal character suited to relaxed meals, sunset drinks and special occasions.

The menu draws on several parts of Italian cooking. Artisanal pasta and pizza are made in-house, with Pizza Napoletana prepared using fresh yeast, fermentation and hand-stretched dough. The menu also includes premium Australian steaks that are dry-aged in-house, along with fresh local seafood. This combination gives diners a choice between classic Italian comfort food, seafood-led dishes and substantial grill options.

Dining is available from an à la carte menu or a Tour of Italy set menu. The set-menu format provides an option for groups and occasions that call for a shared dining experience, while the à la carte selection suits more flexible meals. Lunch and dinner service make the restaurant suitable for daytime waterfront dining, evening meals and drinks paired with food.

The drinks offering includes cocktails, with Negroni variations forming part of the venue’s Italian-inspired bar style. A changing speciality wine selection adds another pairing option for pasta, pizza, seafood and steak. The overall atmosphere combines food-focused dining with a relaxed waterfront setting, making Ollie’s Italian suitable for date nights, family dinners, business lunches, long lunches, anniversary meals and catch-ups with friends.

The restaurant also caters for celebrations and private functions, including birthdays, intimate wedding receptions, baby showers and other group occasions. Function dining is supported by set-menu packages, allowing larger gatherings to be planned around a shared meal. Ollie’s Italian presents a broad Italian menu in a location that places the marina and inlet alongside the dining experience.