Best Authentic Restaurants in Carool, NSW

Price

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Cuisine

ItalianSeafoodFrenchJapanesePizzeriaTapas / Small Plates

Regions

Central Gold CoastSouth Gold Coast

Areas

Burleigh HeadsCoolangattaCurrumbinPalm BeachRobinaVarsity Lakes

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Deli by Pepé Italia restaurant

1. The Deli by Pepé Italia

4.7

Exceptional(468)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Beach

Booked 11 times today

The Deli by Pepé Italia is an authentic Italian restaurant. Customers rave about the 'delicious and authentic' food, 'homemade fresh everyday'. The menu, crafted from 'Nonna's recipes', transports diners to a 'little place in Italy'. The ambiance is further enhanced by a spectacular mural and even a picture of Sophia Loren. The Italian family running the restaurant adds to the authenticity, making it a beloved spot for locals.

2. Burly Bar

5.0

Exceptional(17)

££££Price: Expensive

• Australian • Currumbin

Booked 2 times today

Introducing Burly Bar in Currumbin, Queensland—an exciting new destination for gin lovers and foodies alike. Our contemporary bar and cellar door celebrate the vibrant spirit of the coast, blending fresh coastal flavours with the innovative essence of modern Australian cuisine. Visitors can savor our artisanal gin alongside a curated tapas-style menu, offering small bites inspired by the local surroundings, perfect for those who appreciate fresh, bold, and authentic bites. Whether you're a gin enthusiast or someone looking for a new dining experience, Burly Bar promises an unforgettable journey of flavour and craft.

3. Las Palmas

4.5

Awesome(496)

££££Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Palm Beach

Booked 5 times today

Las Palmas Bar & Restaurant brings you flavours from across Latin America, finding roots in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and beyond. The menu is designed to be shared with friends and family giving you a chance to try a wide variety of dishes. Las Palmas brings an innovative and fresh approach to the cocktail menu whilst always keeping customer enjoyment as the paramount priority. The venue overlooking beautiful Palm Beach is open and airy letting summer and ocean breezes roll in. Las Palmas is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the most important parts of life.

A photo of Bridges MD - Belgian dining restaurant

4. Bridges MD - Belgian dining

4.9

Exceptional(43)

££££Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Currumbin

Booked 1 time today

The Gold Coast's only Belgian restaurant & bar providing authentic, traditional Belgian cuisine together with wide selection (50+) of Belgian beers. The venue offers a refined dining haven of Belgian delicacies five evenings a week and charming long lunch on Sunday. Whether you plan on booking into the courtyard for a European feast like no other or if stopping by to savour unique beers in the fading afternoon sun sounds like an opportunity too good to miss.

A photo of Radici Pasta House restaurant

5. Radici Pasta House

4.6

Exceptional(593)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Coolangatta

Booked 6 times today

Arrived from Rome in 2014, the Mancini family decided to change their lives and embark on a new and exciting adventure in Australia. After several experiences as Chefs in Italy and also in Australia, Valentina and Otello decide in 2019 to return on the market with a singular hospitality concept that had already been successful in Rome since 2010 . Radici Pasta House, in Italian language “Radici” means roots indicating the intention to offer a cuisine deeply rooted in Italian food culture with a modern accent and an extreme attention to the overall experience. Head Chef Marco Minore, who also joined Radici Pasta House in 2019, with his menu has contributed to giving life to this project which, in addition to the particular chef table seats around the bar, represents something unique in Gold Coast and beyond.

6. Mr Hizola’s

4.4

Awesome(1622)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cantonese • Burleigh Heads

Booked 20 times today

Portholes that take you to the other side of the world and hanging lanterns that will brighten your day. Mr Hizola's brings contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Burleigh Heads in style. With dishes from the land to the sea and everywhere in between, there is something for everyone and every taste bud, dumplings, duck & definite no dog. Treat yourself to traditional food with a modern twist, in a unique venue.

7. Oi Izakaya

4.2

Awesome(686)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Burleigh Heads

Booked 5 times today

Oi Izakaya is a quirky, modern Japanese izakaya located in Burleigh Heads, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese dining with a laid-back Aussie vibe. Known for its share-style menu featuring izakaya classics like gyoza and sushi, as well as signature dishes like okonomiyaki, it's the perfect spot for a casual meal paired with Japanese whisky, sake, or creative cocktails. With a dash of Aussie cheek and plenty of charm, Oi Izakaya is all about great food, fun, and good company.

8. Rabbath

4.8

Exceptional(210)

££££Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Burleigh Heads

Booked 4 times today

Good food, gracious hospitality, and a pioneering spirit. These are all aspects that we have taken from our cultural background to bring you one of the most unique experiences that you will encounter. We hope you enjoy your journey with us at Rabbath. Our family escaped war torn Lebanon during the civil war of 1975 and settled in Australia. Like many before us seeking a peaceful life, Australia welcomed us with open arms, and right from the moment we arrived we called this beautiful, sacred land our home. Our passion in cuisine became part of our everyday life while growing up in Australia. The Syrian and Lebanese backgrounds in our parents’ heritage meant we were influenced by world-class cuisine and culture.

9. Izakaya Midori

4.9

Exceptional(164)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Varsity Lakes

Booked 4 times today

Izakaya Midori is the only restaurant on the Gold Coast offering 100% plant-based Japanese dining. Their mission is to deliver an original, tasty, and visually pleasing vegan-friendly dining experience. The restaurant gets high praise for its authenticity, with reviews highlighting the 'amazing food' and 'amazing staff'. The ambiance is also frequently mentioned as being 'beautiful' and 'calm', and the service is consistently rated highly.

10. Big Papi's Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(19)

££££Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Coolangatta

Booked 3 times today

Latin America on the Gold Coast! Enjoy the nostalgia of that trip you took with a nice pisco sour or an empanada, with it's own Gold Coast spin. Enjoy Latin vibes from the artwork to the food. Relive the flavours and enjoy!

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Lionel
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Absolutely outstanding as usual. The food is next level for the Gold Coast's standards, the beer selection is large and the staff attentive and knowledgeable. A hidden gem on the Coast!
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Bridges MD - Belgian diningPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Currumbin
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4.9
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Simon
Gold Coast •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Our local, Our Go-To, Authentic Deli style pasta and pizza place. If you’ve done Europe.. it makes sense. Quality is outstanding for a food lover. Try every dish. Won’t let you down. Cheese wheel pastas on Wed nights. And we are a GF family and you wouldn’t think you’re eating GF. Amazing.
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The Deli by Pepé ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Palm Beach
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4.7
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Bev
Gold Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Feb 2025
Girls night out! The Burly Gin Bar was the perfect place! The food was delicious and so beautifully presented, the gins were so refreshing ( my pick the citrus with soda 😋) This is my third time at the Burly Gin Bar….. never disappoints!
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Burly BarPrice: Expensive• Australian• Currumbin
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5
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Roberto
Gold Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Thank you for a great experience 🙏😊
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Las PalmasPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Palm Beach
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4.5
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Brendon
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Feb 2025
Second visit. Fantastic pasta. Sure to visit again on our next trip to Cooly.
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Radici Pasta HousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Coolangatta
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4.6

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