La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner

Restaurant · Italian · PizzaSurfers Paradise4.6 (1,210 Google reviews)

1 dish marked gluten free+ 11 can be made gluten free on request

44 dishesmenu read 10 Novlacalabresegc.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Food menu

Fri–Sun lunch 12–3pm; everyday dinner 5–9pm

Starters

Pacific Ocean Oyster$6
Freshly shucked oyster, served either with a bright Italian mignonette dressing, or a crisp tempura style with house mayonnaise (min. 6)
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Calamari Fritti$29
Crispy baby calamari, lightly fried and paired with our house citrus mayonnaise
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Truffle & Parmesan Potato Rosti$16
Golden brown potato rosti cake, finished with Italian black truffle dressing and imported Italian Grana Padano DOP
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, grana padano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Olive Ascolana$27
Crispy crumbed olives with a traditional savoury meat filling
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
House-Made Arancino of the Day$17
Burrata Caprese$32
Imported Italian Burrata with gourmet peeled medley tomatoes, grape tomatoes, cherry tomato confit, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Gnocco Fritto

Gnocco Fritto - Build Your Own$25
Our signature golden pizza pillows, made fresh daily from our house dough and deep-fried until light and airy. Served with 24-month aged…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Signature Focaccias

Original Focaccia$23
House focaccia served warm with black garlic butter
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Mozza Focaccia$23
Crisp focaccia topped with fior di latte, garlic confit, extra virgin olive oil & oregano
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Premium Focaccias

Mortadella Focaccia$36
Free-range Mortadella, stracciatella, parmesan fondue, extra virgin olive oil, toasted pistacchio
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, stracciatella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Prosciutto Focaccia$37
Prosciutto San Daniele 24-month aged, parmesan fondue, gourmet rocket, cherry tomato confit, imported Italian Grana Padano DOP, extra…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, grana padano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Fresh Pastas

Spaghetto Aglio Olio Prawns$44
Spaghetto with Mooloolaba prawns, garlic & chilli, finished in a rich prawn bisque
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns, bisque): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$42
Egg tagliatelle in a traditional beef and pork ragu alla Bolognese with Parmesan fondue.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tagliatelle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Square Spaghettone Tomato$39
Squared pasta in homemade tomato sauce, stracciatella and basil oil, served with Grana Padano DOP
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists grana padano, stracciatella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Paccheri Genovese$44
Paccheri pasta with tender pork shoulder & beef brisket ragù, slow-cooked 12-hour with onions until sweet & silky, parmesan fondue & basil…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, paccheri): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Golden Brown Gnocco Pumpkin$42
Handmade potato gnocchi, pan-fried in nutty crumb coat, served with smoked butternut pumpkin puré, gorgonzola and parmesan
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Change to gluten free pasta +$5). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, gorgonzola): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Pizza - Classic Range

Marinara$26
Tomato sauce, garlic oil, oregano & extra virgin olive oil. Add Cantabrian anchovy +20
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Margherita$29
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, imported Italian Grana Padano DOP, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Arca Salumi$36
Tomato sauce, fior di latte & a trio of Italian cured meats - sausage, ham, mild salami, oregano & extra virgin olive oil
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Capricciosa$35
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, ham, mushrooms, artichokes & olives, oregano & extra virgin olive oil
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
4 Cheese$34
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, brie, gorgonzola, imported Italian Grana Padano DOP, black pepper, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Eugenio$35
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, smoked Scamorza, hot salami & 'nduja, with stracciatella & olives, oregano & extra virgin olive oil
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
O' Saracin$36
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto di Parma aged 24 months, rocket & cherry tomato confit, extra virgin olive oil
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Pizza - Premium Range

Marylou$38
Fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, prosciutto di Parma 24 months, brie, truffle oil
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Principessa$38
Yellow tomato base, fior di latte, Woolloongabba king prawns, cherry tomato confit, zucchini & smoked Scamorza
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Funghi$37
Truffle cheese base with mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket & parmesan
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Mains

Veal Saltimbocca$47
Veal tenderloin layered with Prosciutto San Daniele 24-month aged and sage, finished in sage, butter, jus and potato mash
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Octopus$40
Chargrilled octopus leg on skewer, served with capsicum pesto & baby parsley
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Market Fish
Chef's selection, served with seasonal accompaniments
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Sides

Seasonal Greens$16
Served with macadamia foam
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists macadamia): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
French Fries$13
Served with ketchup
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Italian Rosemary Roasted Potatoes$15
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Mixed Salad$19
Mixed leaves, sun-dried tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, walnuts, olives, oregano, balsamic dressing
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Dessert

Traditional Tiramisu$18
Mascarpone cream, savoiardi biscuits, cacao, coffee & amaretto
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists biscuit, tiramisu, savoiardi): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone, cream, tiramisu): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Tart of the Day$15
Fresh house-made tart. Ask our staff for today's selection
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tart): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Nutella Focaccia$24
Warm focaccia with gooey Nutella, icing sugar & vanilla gelato
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Cannoli Duo [2 Pcs]$14
Choose your flavour: original ricotta or pistacchio cream made in-house
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cannoli): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Affogato$11
Vanilla gelato with Italian coffee (optional liqueur)
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Italian Gelato [2 Scoops]$12
Flavours: vanilla, chocolate, biscoff, Sicilian cassata, boysenberry, salted caramel, mango sorbet, lemon sorbet
Illy Crema Caffe$8
Smooth, chilled Italian coffee cream made with illy espresso. Small $8, large $12
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Gnocco Fritto Add-ons

Capsicum Pesto$12
Gnocco fritto add-on
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Parmesan Fondue$12
Gnocco fritto add-on
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)
Italian Burrata$15
Gnocco fritto add-on
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

Takeaway

Take-home Fresh Pasta

Take-home Fresh Pasta$8
Spaghetti, Sedanini, Paccheri, Tagliatelle, Ziti. 250g (2 serves) $8; 500g (4 serves) $15; 1kg (8 serves) $30. Vacuum-sealed, pastas last…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, spaghetti, tagliatelle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lacalabresegc.com.au)

What the menu saysAll pizzas can be changed to gluten free pizza bases and vegan cheese.

All pizzas can be changed to gluten free pizza bases and vegan cheese.

Good to know

Restaurant

Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	Level 1/86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Area	Gold Coast
Kind	Restaurant · Italian · Pizza
Phone	+61 7 5683 0605
Website	lacalabresegc.com.au
Google rating	4.6 from 1,210 reviews
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from lacalabresegc.com.au
Hours	Monday5pm–9pm Tuesday5pm–9pm Wednesday5pm–9pm Thursday5pm–9pm Friday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner

Does La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, and 11 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All pizzas can be changed to gluten free pizza bases and vegan cheese.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner?

Golden Brown Gnocco Pumpkin (Change to gluten free pasta +$5); Marinara (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6); Margherita (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6); Arca Salumi (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6); Capricciosa (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6); 4 Cheese (Gluten free pizza base +$7; vegan cheese +$6).

When is La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner open?

Monday: 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 5pm–9pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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