If you’re craving authentic Italian pasta in Brisbane, your journey ends at Factory 51. Tucked away in Coorparoo—just 4km from the Brisbane CBD—we’re known for rustic industrial charm, heartfelt hospitality, and pasta that’s handmade with pride.
We don’t do shortcuts. Our pasta is hand-shaped, slow-fermented, and crafted in-house using traditional methods—just like Nonna used to make.
Whether you’re dining in for a romantic midweek dinner, picking up takeaway Italian food for the family, or celebrating with a long-table feast, we believe the best memories start with a great plate of pasta.
Handcrafted Pasta Made the Old-School Way
Unlike most restaurants serving Italian food in Brisbane, Factory 51 makes pasta in-house, using only Australian premium semolina and filtered water. This simple base allows our sauces to shine while staying true to traditional Italian pasta making.
To enhance flavour and digestibility, many of our pastas are naturally fermented with sourdough. We also use bronze dies to extrude our long pasta, giving it that perfectly rough surface that holds sauce beautifully.
Looking for homemade pasta near me or Italian restaurants Coorparoo? Check out our à la carte menu to see what’s on offer this season.
Seasonal Pasta Menu: Always Fresh, Always Changing
At Factory 51, we don’t do boring. Our pasta menu rotates seasonally, showcasing new shapes and sauces that follow the freshest local ingredients and time-honoured Italian traditions.
We even make our own ravioli and gnocchi, adjusting the fillings and flavours depending on the season.
Book a table today and experience the difference seasonal, small-batch pasta can make.
Long Pasta: Traditional Italian Elegance
Our long pasta selection is extruded using bronze dies for texture, then slowly dried and flash-frozen to lock in freshness. These classic shapes all have rich Italian roots:
- Spaghetti – Hailing from Naples, served with Napoli sauce, seafood, or garlic and oil.
- Linguini & Squid Ink Linguini – Ideal for seafood dishes; squid ink adds oceanic depth.
- Fettuccini – A Roman classic, great with creamy sauces or slow-cooked meats.
- Mafaldine – Ruffled ribbon pasta, perfect for ragù or burnt butter sage finishes.
- Pappardelle – Wide ribbons from Tuscany, ideal for lamb shoulder or mushroom sauce.
Short Pasta: Rustic Italian Comfort
Each short pasta is individually frozen for quality, consistency, and lightning-fast kitchen service.
- Rigatoni & Penne – Best with baked dishes and bold sauces.
- Casarecce – Twisted shape from Sicily, ideal for house-made pesto.
- Conchiglie – Seashell shape, cradles creamy or cheese-based sauces.
- Trottole – Spiral-shaped, great for capturing flavour.
- Mafalda (Short) – A petite version of Mafaldine, perfect with light tomato or butter sauces.
Cold-Stretched Regional Pasta: Rare and Revered
We’re one of the few venues in Australia producing cold-stretched regional pasta. These rare shapes are hand-formed and flash-frozen:
- Orecchiette – “Little ears” from Puglia, great with rapini and sausage.
- Strozzaprete – “Priest strangler” from Emilia-Romagna, ideal for chunky sauces.
- Capunto – Dense and compact, perfect for bold sauces.
- Strascinate – Elongated orecchiette; the black version uses activated carbon (vegan).
- Cavatelli – Shell-shaped, best with ricotta or pork sauces.
- Fogliette de Ulivo – “Olive leaf” shape, great with herbaceous sauces.
Gnocchi & Ravioli: Classic Comfort with Seasonal Flair
We also create house-made gnocchi—light, fluffy, and oven-finished to golden perfection. Our ravioli rotates seasonally: ricotta and spinach, roasted pumpkin, and more.
Explore our functions menu for group-friendly versions of our pasta dishes.
Wine Pairings to Match Every Dish
Our curated wine list includes Montepulciano, Pinot Grigio, Barbera, and more—each selected to complement the depth of our pasta menu.
Need help pairing? Just ask our team for a suggestion based on your dish.
Pasta to Take Home? Yes, Please
In a rush or want to dine at home? We offer takeaway pasta that travels well and reheats beautifully.
Hot tip: Preheat your oven, crack the lid, and give it a 2-minute refresh before serving.
Searching for takeaway Italian food in Brisbane? Call ahead and order your favourite pasta today.
Why We’re Brisbane’s Best Pasta Spot
We don’t say it lightly, but Factory 51 is fast becoming a destination for authentic Italian pasta in Brisbane. With:
- In-house pasta production
- Rare regional shapes
- House-made gnocchi and ravioli
- Seasonal, creative menus
- A passionate, skilled kitchen team
…we’ve built something special.
So if you’re looking for handmade pasta in Brisbane, don’t settle for second best. Book your table today and discover why Factory 51 is the place to eat, share, and savour.