Il Chiosco
A beachfront Italian restaurant at Trinity Beach near Cairns, rated 4.7 across more than 800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Il Chiosco sits on the Vasey Esplanade at Trinity Beach, a relaxed palm-fringed beach town in Cairns' northern beaches. A well-loved Italian restaurant right on the beachfront, it makes the most of its setting — combining warm, generous Italian cooking with lovely views over the sand and the sea.
The appeal is that combination of authentic, crowd-pleasing Italian fare and an idyllic beachfront location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a special dinner or a leisurely lunch with the beach right there. Trinity Beach's lovely, laid-back setting makes it a delightful spot to settle in for a meal by the water.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular beachfront restaurant fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the beach views, dining with a group, or visiting the northern beaches in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 20:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 20:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 20:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 89
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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