Pistacchi
A well-regarded Italian restaurant in central Cairns, rated 4.7 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pistacchi sits on Shields Street in Cairns City, a well-regarded Italian restaurant in the heart of the tropical north. It's earned a strong reputation for its authentic, warm Italian cooking — the kind of accomplished, welcoming dining that's become a genuine favourite for a special meal in central Cairns.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Italian fare, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. In a competitive dining area, building a strong following speaks to a kitchen doing the classics genuinely well.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Cairns restaurant fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or visiting Cairns in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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