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View RestaurantPist4cchi
Located in the heart of Cairns City, this Italian restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that stands out from the crowd. With a stellar 4.7-star rating, it's clear that diners appreciate the unique and carefully crafted menu. Forget the standard Italian fare; here, you'll discover appealing dishes made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is consistently praised as friendly and attentive. The $$ price range makes it accessible for a special night out or a memorable meal with friends. Diners rave about the knowledgeable staff and the tempting menu, complete with options for everyone. It's also great for groups, with outdoor seating and cocktails available.
Italian•$$•4.7(558)•Cairns
Located in the heart of Cairns City, this Italian restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that stands out from the crowd. With a stellar 4.7-star rating, it's clear that diners appreciate the unique and carefully crafted menu. Forget the standard Italian fare; here, you'll discover appealing dishes made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is consistently praised as friendly and attentive. The $$ price range makes it accessible for a special night out or a memorable meal with friends. Diners rave about the knowledgeable staff and the tempting menu, complete with options for everyone. It's also great for groups, with outdoor seating and cocktails available.
About Pist4cchi
Located in the heart of Cairns City, this Italian restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that stands out from the crowd. With a stellar 4.7-star rating, it's clear that diners appreciate the unique and carefully crafted menu. Forget the standard Italian fare; here, you'll discover appealing dishes made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is consistently praised as friendly and attentive. The $$ price range makes it accessible for a special night out or a memorable meal with friends. Diners rave about the knowledgeable staff and the tempting menu, complete with options for everyone. It's also great for groups, with outdoor seating and cocktails available.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
This restaurant has been analyzed using our formula-based system to help you understand its key features and match it with your dining preferences.
💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love Pist4cchi
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.7 / 5.0(558 reviews)
We had an amazingly good evening meal at Pist4cchi. The service was friendly and attentive; the staff are knowledgeable about the food and wine. We went for the Tablelands Mushroom Tagliatelle and the Gnochetto al Granchio. To be honest, we wanted to try everything on the menu, it’s wonderful. You won’t find the usual list of standard Italian restaurant dishes on their menu, it’s way more appealing and there’s something for everyone. Both of our dishes were exceptionally tasty and perfectly cooked. We also shared a lovely bottle of Kris 2023 Pinot Grigio. The other guests’ meals also looked amazing. Next time we are in Cairns we will definitely be back with big appetites to try more of the menu. Highly recommend! My partner and I came here earlier in the week and the food was incredible. It was the best gnocchi I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot of gnocchi). We both got an entree, main and dessert. I got the Sfera al cioccolato for dessert and it was delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone in Cairns! The staff were also lovely and were sure to check on any ingredients as I’m pregnant so there’s a lot I unfortunately can’t eat 😭 Really good experience! Carpaccio, spaghetti with polipetti, penne with genovese ragù were simply delicious. Even the garlic bread. Moka tiramisù was not bad but in a really Italian restaurant it should be made with mascarpone, not with cream. Something not really good, in a really Italian restaurant, a portion of bread should be free of charge, and not be forced to take the garlic one from the menu, paying (personal, Italian , opinion) By the way, this place is very recommended, the food is generally really good and not a fake Italian restaurant like many others seen around, even in Cairns, selling “carbonara” with “wine cream sauce” (?????).
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
Shop 2/64 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
+61 (07) 4802 8086
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Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Lazy W.
September 22, 2025
We had an amazingly good evening meal at Pist4cchi. The service was friendly and attentive; the staff are knowledgeable about the food and wine. We went for the Tablelands Mushroom Tagliatelle and the Gnochetto al Granchio. To be honest, we wanted to try everything on the menu, it’s wonderful. You won’t find the usual list of standard Italian restaurant dishes on their menu, it’s way more appealing and there’s something for everyone. Both of our dishes were exceptionally tasty and perfectly cooked. We also shared a lovely bottle of Kris 2023 Pinot Grigio. The other guests’ meals also looked amazing. Next time we are in Cairns we will definitely be back with big appetites to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!
Jessica N.
September 26, 2025
My partner and I came here earlier in the week and the food was incredible. It was the best gnocchi I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot of gnocchi). We both got an entree, main and dessert. I got the Sfera al cioccolato for dessert and it was delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone in Cairns! The staff were also lovely and were sure to check on any ingredients as I’m pregnant so there’s a lot I unfortunately can’t eat 😭
Luciano P.
June 29, 2025
Really good experience! Carpaccio, spaghetti with polipetti, penne with genovese ragù were simply delicious. Even the garlic bread. Moka tiramisù was not bad but in a really Italian restaurant it should be made with mascarpone, not with cream. Something not really good, in a really Italian restaurant, a portion of bread should be free of charge, and not be forced to take the garlic one from the menu, paying (personal, Italian , opinion) By the way, this place is very recommended, the food is generally really good and not a fake Italian restaurant like many others seen around, even in Cairns, selling “carbonara” with “wine cream sauce” (?????).
Morgana S.
May 25, 2025
We had the lamb shoulder for 2 people and the polenta as the appetizer. The lamb was falling apart from the bone. We asked if they could do without the wine sauce and they were very welcoming. The meat is enough almost for 3 people if you get maybe 2 appetizers. It’s a lot of meat!! The polenta was so fresh and hot. We really liked our dinner there. No one was smoking like previous reviews. We sat outside and had a great time. We also ordered 2 dessert and expected better dessert, but still give 5 star since the food was amazing.
Rachael R.
October 27, 2025
We felt looked after and appreciated as customers in this restaurant. The food was amazing! We were so full and happy when we left.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Pist4cchi special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Free Street Parking
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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