La Calabrese

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Category: VenuesLocation: Level 1, 86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Highlights

Shared Italian banquets with ocean views on The Esplanade
Stand-up cocktail, finger food or sit-down menus for work events
Bottomless packages and private areas for hens and wedding groups

About La Calabrese

La Calabrese is a family-run Italian restaurant on the first floor above The Esplanade in Surfers Paradise, looking out to the ocean. Pasta is made by hand each day and pizza dough is fermented before baking for a light, thin base. Functions are built around generous shared banquets, served to the table. The team tailors each menu, from stand-up cocktail food to a long seated meal. For corporate events, there are stand-up cocktail menus, finger food and sit-down options. Hens and wedding groups can choose shared courses, bottomless packages and the exclusive use of an area. Birthday groups can pick a shared feast or an Italian buffet, with entertainment available on request. Dietary needs are handled as part of the menu planning. Weekend lunches suit hens groups and long celebrations with a view, while dinner works for corporate groups after work. The full menu is also served from midday for brunch. Send an enquiry with your date, numbers and the style of event, and the team will put together a package.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Restaurant

Budget

$$ (Average)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink Packages

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownWater ViewsIndoorPrivate Space

Pricing

Function menus are tailored to each group and quoted on enquiry. Share your date and numbers to receive options.

Food

Shared banquets of handmade pasta, pizza and Italian mains, or an Italian buffet for birthdays. Corporate groups can choose finger food or stand-up cocktail menus.

Beverages

A full drinks list with Italian wines and cocktails. Bottomless packages are offered for hens and wedding groups.

Availability

Open for dinner daily, with lunch from Friday to Sunday. Send an enquiry with your preferred date.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of functions does La Calabrese host?

Corporate events, hens parties, wedding groups and birthdays, with menus tailored to each.

Can we have an area to ourselves?

Yes. Hens and wedding groups can book the exclusive use of an area of the restaurant.

Is there a bottomless option?

Bottomless packages are offered for hens and wedding groups. Ask the team for current options when you enquire.

What food is served at functions?

Shared Italian banquets, an Italian buffet, finger food or a seated meal, built around fresh pasta and pizza.

Does the restaurant have views?

Yes. It sits one floor above The Esplanade, looking out over the beach.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Birthday Party Corporate Event Hens Party Wedding Reception

Reviews

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CLEMOT Ambre

2 weeks ago

I ate at La Calabrese yesterday with two friends. Absolutely delicious! The dishes truly lived up to my expectations (which is rare for an Italian restaurant in Surfers Paradise). You can really sense authentic Italian e…

Nico Miller

2 months ago

Cheers guys for your service and attention to detail. Was grateful for the hosts immediate attention to get me a spot, even though I was solo in my dining she still arranged a spot by the windows to watch the Pacific Ai…

Maria Gloria De Caria

3 months ago

I’ve had dinner here many times, and I can’t recommend this beautiful restaurant enough! As a proud Calabrese, I can honestly say you won’t leave this place disappointed. Everything is perfect from the atmosphere , welco…

Danny Breen

8 months ago

Great Saturday lunch with friends. Arrived early and we were warmly welcomed. The staff were full of chat, had great suggestions and attentive our whole meal. Excellent Italian music playing in the background to add m…

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