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Great Street side Italian In Surfers Paradise for a wedding and found this little street side gem. Excellent Italian food at great prices very conveniently located if you are staying in the main hotel... read moreIn Surfers Paradise for a wedding and found this little street side gem. Excellent Italian food at great prices very conveniently located if you are staying in the main hotel area at Surfers Paradise read less

Generous Serves, Great Lunch Specials Dined here for lunch with the family, after seeing their menu was Half Price for lunch. Expected smaller serves with the cheap price but was pleasantly surprised with the portions,... read moreDined here for lunch with the family, after seeing their menu was Half Price for lunch. Expected smaller serves with the cheap price but was pleasantly surprised with the portions, which were more than generous! We ordered a small Capricosa pizza, Scallopine La Vino, and Scallopine Pizzaiola. The veal dishes each consisted of three pieces of veal, cooked with delicious sauces. Will definitely be returning! read less

Excellent Excellent service great with family food unbelievable great food 100% recommended while in the Gold Coast for the best Italian food
Paul n Cass

50th Birthday Wow a night to remember!..Fantastic, where do I start - Everyone loves to be treated like a million dollars!,attention to detail, well this is exactly what you get at Costa... read moreWow a night to remember!..Fantastic, where do I start - Everyone loves to be treated like a million dollars!,attention to detail, well this is exactly what you get at Costa A Doro, Owners Michael and Nuccia Fusco , greet & meet you and escort you to your table, it’s like your family ... lol , I had 2 x tables booked about 40 pax, there son Gene, and floor / bar staff mirror Michael and Nuccia persona, they all smile, and make you feel important which is key here, that to me is what makes a Great night out, experience good vibes in a restaurant, especially when celebrating a birthday with other family n friends, I haven’t even got to the Food yet..All my guest were overwhelmed with taste and amount you get on your plate or pasta dish , Italian cuisine at its best, never waiting for entrees like pizza bread, garlic bread, seafood, fresh tasting oysters and platters were amazing,
Totally recommend Costa a Doro Italian Restaurant, try it, and see and go through what I did.
Ivan Ola read less

Absolutely Devine We dined here on a very busy Saturday night and were met with the most accommodating and friendly staff, the food was to die for and huge servings definitely get... read moreWe dined here on a very busy Saturday night and were met with the most accommodating and friendly staff, the food was to die for and huge servings definitely get your money’s worth. We can’t wait to go back again!! Had the chicken parma and spaghetti carbonara and garlic pizza bloody delicious read less

Incredible We were after Italian for dinner and this place didn’t disappoint. We had the risotto and ravioli with a glass of white and red wine. Everything was perfect. The staff... read moreWe were after Italian for dinner and this place didn’t disappoint. We had the risotto and ravioli with a glass of white and red wine. Everything was perfect. The staff were amazing and it was fantastic to listen to Italian music and hear the staff speaking Italian. Do not go past this place!!!

And the cost - $54 unlikely to get anything near the quality of food and atmosphere for this price read less

Nice evening meal Came here for an evening meal while staying in surfers.
Staff are friendly & meals are very tasty & massive, I couldn't finish mine.
Only let down was the wine & I... read moreCame here for an evening meal while staying in surfers.
Staff are friendly & meals are very tasty & massive, I couldn't finish mine.
Only let down was the wine & I had heard this from previous reviews so only had the one, but I think you can take your own wine.
At the end there was 25% off the bill which from what other people say is the norm, so really pleased, enjoyed it. read less

Must visit Great food and service. Catered to everyone need. Lovely atmosphere. Best italian restaurant on the coast

Best espresso martini 🍸 We have had dinner here a couple of times whilst on holidays while the food is nice i wasn’t walking out thinking it was the best I’ve ever had but... read moreWe have had dinner here a couple of times whilst on holidays while the food is nice i wasn’t walking out thinking it was the best I’ve ever had but it was nice the espresso martini’s are delicious and a must try also food was out very quickly handy when with the family It was surprising due to the amount of people at the restaurant read less

Authentic Italian food This place boasts the best Italian food on Gold Coast and it didn’t disappoint. My daughter and grandson tried the Minestrone served with crispy bread and said it was the... read moreThis place boasts the best Italian food on Gold Coast and it didn’t disappoint. My daughter and grandson tried the Minestrone served with crispy bread and said it was the best they had ever had. The spaghetti bolognese was pretty good too. Worth a visit. read less

Can't beat authentic Italian Amazing Italian food and fabulous attentive staff! Always packed, and for good reason! You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic food and service We visit this amazing Italian Resturant every time we come to The Gold Coast.
Last year we came with our family from New Zealand. It was my birthday and the staff... read moreWe visit this amazing Italian Resturant every time we come to The Gold Coast.
Last year we came with our family from New Zealand. It was my birthday and the staff came out and all sang Happy Birthday VERY LOUDLY banging cutlery together.
It brought tears to my eyes after the amazing meal we all had.
We came back again this year in July and had several meals and enjoyed every one of them (especially the Oysters kilpatrick). read less

Birthday Dinner There was amazing service and food. My family and friends of ten people all enjoyed their food - pizza, pasta, veal and more! Would definitely come back again!

Great food perfect waiter We got great Italian food great service we will definitely come again soon! Nice waiter good Moretti beer, they care about vegan needs we are happy

Costa Dora Restaurant Very friendly staff, efficient & amazing food, seated within 5 mins very quick to take order
Definitely return couldn’t fault anything

Authentic Italian My partner and i ate here last night and we were both extremely impressed with the food and service. It was a very busy night (all but 2 tables were... read moreMy partner and i ate here last night and we were both extremely impressed with the food and service. It was a very busy night (all but 2 tables were full) but they still managed to fit us in during a busy dinner service. We both ordered something different and we both found our meals delicious. Service was amazing with very friendly, attentive and helpful staff and our meals were out quite quickly for how busy they were, we would definitely recommend. We will be returning while on a visit to the Gold Coast read less

Friendly and fast! We stopped by for lunch in search of a good pizza Aussie, pepperoni and a delux. They were all very tasty, pay for the larger one and they will give... read moreWe stopped by for lunch in search of a good pizza Aussie, pepperoni and a delux. They were all very tasty, pay for the larger one and they will give you a box to take home any spare! read less

Good food We went early so had a discount off the food . However it was really good, I had gnocchi with a sauce which was vegetarian and delicious. My husband had... read moreWe went early so had a discount off the food . However it was really good, I had gnocchi with a sauce which was vegetarian and delicious. My husband had pizza which was good. Would like more veggie choices. read less

Delicious meals and nice outdoor seating We were seated promptly, drink and meals orders taken in a timely manner. The pizza was the best hubby has eaten in a long time. I had the Tuscan king... read moreWe were seated promptly, drink and meals orders taken in a timely manner. The pizza was the best hubby has eaten in a long time. I had the Tuscan king prawns and they were superb. Pizza was a small size and prawns was a generous serve. I'd eaten half before taking the pic... LOL. We have eaten here many times over the years and never disappoints. A nice restaurant in the middle of Surfers read less

Sunday lunch Street aspect was fine in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Wait staff prompt and meal was authentic. Not a great wine selection.

The Best Authentic Italian in Town! Incredible service, food and experience every time! Highly recommend this restaurant, great for every occasion. Everything on the menu is cooked to perfection and is authentic Italian at its best!... read moreIncredible service, food and experience every time! Highly recommend this restaurant, great for every occasion. Everything on the menu is cooked to perfection and is authentic Italian at its best! Best in town! Bellissimo! read less

Warm welcoming staff with superb cocktails and 25% off Lovely atmosphere solo diner and staff carefully selected suitable seating which was greatly appreciated. Excellent service, jovial, didn't have to wait long. Dine before 7 pm and get 25% off... read moreLovely atmosphere solo diner and staff carefully selected suitable seating which was greatly appreciated. Excellent service, jovial, didn't have to wait long. Dine before 7 pm and get 25% off food and drinks fab value. Excellent menu choices, caters for everyone. Will be back. read less

Excellent food and service I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed my experience here. The staff were attentive and efficient, the food was excellent, and the ambiance is warm and inviting. My boyfriend... read moreI can’t say enough how much I enjoyed my experience here. The staff were attentive and efficient, the food was excellent, and the ambiance is warm and inviting. My boyfriend ordered the spinach ravioli and I had the fettuccine d’oro. As a native NYer who eats a lot of Italian food, I was pleased with the flavor and the portions were perfect. Thank you to the gentleman who chased me down the street to give me my cell phone that I had left on the table. Would definitely recommend and plan to return again during our stay in Surfers Paradise. read less

Half price off all meals during lunch Really worth it if you dine between 11am-3pm as its half price for all meals except for steaks.
The portion was really huge and good for 2 smaller eaters to share.

Amazing We are locals and have lunch at costa Dora once a month. The half price lunch is full serve. Make sure you take a doggy bag!!!!! Absolutely amazing food. Staff... read moreWe are locals and have lunch at costa Dora once a month. The half price lunch is full serve. Make sure you take a doggy bag!!!!! Absolutely amazing food. Staff absolutely amazing. The only negative is that the main was served before we had finished the garlic bread. read less

Quality Italian at reasonable price Price is what you expect from a better than average Italian. We just had garlic bread and Veal and Chicken mains. BYO wine OK @ $5 pp.

Fabulous Family Restaursnt We stayed on the GC for 10 nights and had dinner here for three of them! The food is delicious with large portions and it arrived quickly after ordering. The... read moreWe stayed on the GC for 10 nights and had dinner here for three of them! The food is delicious with large portions and it arrived quickly after ordering. The kids loved their ice cream for dessert. I had the Chicken Paradiso each time. I debated trying something else but it was too delicious to pass up! The lady on the door was so friendly and helpful. If I was a local, I would be a regular. Can't wait to visit again on our next trip! read less

Always Amazing! Since moving to the Gold Coast 12 months ago, we visit Costa D'oro almost every weekend for lunch or dinner. Fantastic atmosphere, great service, very friendly staff and perfect food.... read moreSince moving to the Gold Coast 12 months ago, we visit Costa D'oro almost every weekend for lunch or dinner. Fantastic atmosphere, great service, very friendly staff and perfect food. Best restaurant on the GC read less

Very nice place Very nice place with good service. They offer very good lunch discount. Everything is 50% duscount( no steaks and no seafood). We ordered prawn pasta and it was amazing.

Superb food AND service We went there on a Saturday night, the restaurant was packed, despite that, the service was super fast, yet absolutely not rushed, outstandingly friendly (we were loud and merry), time... read moreWe went there on a Saturday night, the restaurant was packed, despite that, the service was super fast, yet absolutely not rushed, outstandingly friendly (we were loud and merry), time for chats, food was served quick and it was extremely yum.
Chiara certainly went the extra mile to accommodate us, so did Julia and her mum (the owner). Very authentic restaurant, down to the waitstaff read less