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Bel Paese

45 Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
0740516165
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Ranked #32 of 285 restaurants in Cairns
Price range: $6 - $27
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian, Pizza & Pasta
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout, Late Night
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Adelaide, Australia
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Dined recently at Bel Paese. The young cute waiter was funny, knowledgable about the menu and ingredients etc and the food was divine. We sat outside as it was a lovely night. The food was clearly made fresh and the local ingredients were great. He gave us tips of places to go in Cairns and a great place to have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 via mobile

We have been going to this little restaurant for years now. And everytime we go it seems to get better. I love the food... Pizza is perfect, pasta is amazing and the desserts are to die for. I recommend this place to everyone who wants Authentic Italian meals!

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Brisbane, Qld
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I suspect this is one of those restaurants where family & friends have spammed trip advisor with over-the-top reviews causing a very false sense of expectation. The atmosphere is dull and the food much the same. Rather than telling me that half the dishes on the menu were unavailable, the waiter allowed me to continue ordering my preference only to... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

Visiting from the Gold Coast and had dinner here with my partner last night. Was recommended by our hotel and were very happy we went. Food was fantastic and the service was exceptional. Our meals came out quickly and tasted amazing. Lovely little restaurant in the centre of Cairns. Make time to visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

Second visit. First was on a busy Friday night. With babe in arms and Miss 3 we had a short wait. Good service and good food. Tonight it was a quiet Monday but service was terrific and food delicious.

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Cairns, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

The first thing in hospitality the boss should know is the customer is always right . We inquired about our meals and was told we had not been there long. No body could finish their meals . I had a simple parma the veges were slop the parma was left on the plate. I could go on and on but... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Had the chicken with the tomato sauce, which was dry but passable but the salad had old tomato that seemed to have been cut up the previous day. Friend had veal scallopini, not medallions as described and the lemon sauce was just wrong! Pretty average food, no ambience. The food seemed to have been made by bogans just giving Italian... More

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Canberra, Australia
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Atmosphere - bland Food - chicken meal was ok - veal in lemon butter sauce was wrong - luke warm, rather than butter with a nice lemon flavour this was like a gravy thickened with flour, gluggy and unpleasant - salads - below average quality veges, soft bland tomatoes Staff - very friendly and efficient

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See 16 more reviews by Ambienceisimportant for Cairns
Cairns
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We have eaten here and also had take-aways on numerous occassions.This is a great little restaurant where the prices are reasonable, the food is excellent and the service is always attentive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013 via mobile

Very clean with no fishy taste or smell. The four cheese pasta is a must. If and when you visit Cairns, Aus. give it a try.

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