If you’re in Greenslopes and the local Italian options aren’t quite cutting it, we’re a five-minute drive north. Factory 51 is at 51 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, just through Stones Corner, and we’ve been the southside’s benchmark for wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta since 2016. We hold 4.5 stars from more than 1,100 Google reviews and 849 verified OpenTable diners, close enough to Greenslopes to be your local.
Why Greenslopes diners keep coming back
Our consistency comes down to discipline in the kitchen. The dough is cold-fermented for 72 hours, the wood-fired oven runs at 400 degrees, and every bit of pasta is made from scratch. The result is the same standard every visit, which is what earns repeat tables from suburbs like Greenslopes. The converted warehouse on Holdsworth Street, with its exposed brick and reclaimed timber, works just as well for a quiet weeknight dinner as a long Saturday night. We’re also one of the few Italian spots on the inner southside with both a licensed bar and a BYO wine policy (corkage per bottle, wine only).
Getting here from Greenslopes
Head north via Ipswich Road or cut through Stones Corner into Coorparoo, and you’re at Holdsworth Street in about five minutes. Street parking nearby is usually easy, and a rideshare is quick for evenings. If you’d rather follow the map, find Factory 51 on Google Maps.
What to order
Start with the antipasti: house-marinated olives, charcuterie, fresh focaccia and grilled vegetables. The pizza base gets its full 72 hours of cold fermentation before the wood-fired oven finishes it, so the crust has real char and chew. The Margherita is the honest test, and the seasonal specials reward regulars. The pasta changes with the season, from a slow ragu in the cooler months to lighter plates in summer, and the desserts, tiramisu, panna cotta and semifreddo, are all made here. For our full pizza case, see the Best Pizza Brisbane guide.
For families, couples and groups
Greenslopes is a real mix, with hospital staff from the PA precinct, families, couples and long-term locals, and our menu suits the lot. Gluten-free and vegetarian are handled properly in the kitchen, the shared format works for mixed tables, and it’s priced for a regular outing rather than a special occasion. For larger bookings, groups of more than 10 order from a shared feast menu so the whole table eats together, and for private events our Function Venue Brisbane spaces seat up to 156, or 180 cocktail-style.
Planning a wedding or big event?
Factory 51 also runs as a Warehouse Wedding Venue Brisbane with in-house Italian catering for up to 156 seated or 180 cocktail-style. For Greenslopes couples, it’s the nearest venue of its kind, just five minutes up the road.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Factory 51 from Greenslopes?
We’re at 51 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, about 2 km or five minutes by car heading north.
What are your hours?
We’re open for dinner from 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday, and closed Mondays.
Do you take group bookings?
Yes, from small tables to large celebrations. Groups of more than 10 order from a shared feast menu. Email hello@factory51.com.au or call (07) 3324 0844, and book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights.
Is Factory 51 BYO?
Yes, BYO wine with corkage per bottle (wine only, no beer or spirits), alongside a full licensed bar.
Do you cater for dietaries?
Yes, with gluten-free pizza bases and pasta and dedicated vegetarian dishes. Just let us know when you book.
Further reading
Italian Restaurant Stones Corner · Italian Restaurant Holland Park · Italian Restaurant Coorparoo Brisbane · Italian Restaurant Camp Hill · Best Pizza Brisbane
Italian Dining Close to Greenslopes
Greenslopes is a settled, leafy part of Brisbane’s inner south — residential, handy to the hospital precinct, and just minutes from Coorparoo. For a genuine sit-down Italian, locals do not have to go far: Factory 51 on Holdsworth Street is a short trip away, close enough to be a neighbourhood regular and good enough to be worth the outing. It is among the nearest places to Greenslopes for handmade pasta and woodfired pizza done properly.
Why Greenslopes Locals Choose Factory 51
The appeal is honest, made-from-scratch food in a room with character. Pasta is handmade on a sourdough base, pizza is fired in a woodfired oven, and the share-style menu — antipasti, pasta and pizza across the table — is built for relaxed, social dining. The pan-fried gnocchi with pancetta, sage and truffle is the most-ordered dish, with seasonal specials giving regulars a reason to return. It is the kind of local that quietly becomes part of the week.
Convenient for Any Occasion
With easy parking and a quick run from Greenslopes, it suits a midweek family dinner, a catch-up with friends, a date night or a larger celebration. You can dine in or order pizza and pasta to take home, and the kitchen caters for common dietary needs. Bookings are recommended, particularly on weekends.
Greenslopes Italian FAQs
How far is Factory 51 from Greenslopes? Just a few minutes — it is in neighbouring Coorparoo at 51 Holdsworth Street.
Do you take bookings? Yes — recommended, especially on weekends.
Can I get takeaway? Yes — pizza and pasta are available to take home.
Looking for Italian near Greenslopes? Book a table at Factory 51 in Coorparoo.