Holland Park sits a little further out, but the drive to proper Italian is an easy one. Factory 51 is at 51 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, about eight minutes north via Logan Road and into Coorparoo. We make house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza on a 72-hour cold-fermented base, and we hold 4.5 stars from more than 1,100 Google reviews and 849 verified OpenTable diners. The converted warehouse, with exposed brick, warm lighting and a covered terrace, is worth the short trip.
Why Holland Park diners make the drive
We make our pasta dough fresh every day. The gnocchi, pappardelle and tagliatelle are all shaped on the day, and the texture is a world away from dried pasta. It’s the main reason plenty of Holland Park regulars drive to Coorparoo rather than settle for something closer, and it has earned us a loyal following across the inner south. The pizza runs on the same care: a 72-hour cold-fermented base finished in the wood-fired oven, so it blisters properly and stays light. 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 Holland Park
Head north on Logan Road toward Greenslopes, then follow the signs into Coorparoo and onto Holdsworth Street. It’s about eight minutes, with street parking usually easy on weekday evenings and rideshare cheap for a night out. For turn-by-turn directions, use Google Maps.
What to order
Start with the antipasti board, with house-made focaccia, cured meats and marinated olives to settle the table. The pasta changes with the season, with a slow-braised ragu over pappardelle a dependable favourite, and the wood-fired pizzas come off that 72-hour base. We handle vegetarian and gluten-free properly in the kitchen, not just on paper. For the full pizza rundown, see the Best Pizza Brisbane guide.
For families and groups from Holland Park
We suit a wide range of occasions, from a family dinner to an anniversary or a group of friends catching up, and the team manages dietaries without making a production of it. For larger bookings, groups of more than 10 order from a shared feast menu so everyone eats together. For something private, our Function Venue Brisbane spaces handle birthdays, farewells and work functions, seating up to 156 or 180 cocktail-style.
Planning a wedding or event?
If you’re holding a ceremony at a local park or church near Holland Park, Factory 51 makes a natural reception venue. We run as a Warehouse Wedding Venue Brisbane with in-house Italian catering for up to 156 seated or 180 cocktail-style.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Factory 51 from Holland Park?
We’re at 51 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, about eight minutes by car via Logan Road.
What are your hours?
We’re open for dinner from 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday, and closed Mondays.
Do you take group bookings?
Yes, groups of any size are welcome. Tables 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 Norman Park · Italian Restaurant Stones Corner · Italian Restaurant Carina · Italian Restaurant Mt Gravatt · Italian Restaurant Coorparoo Brisbane · Best Pizza Brisbane
Italian Dining Close to Holland Park
Holland Park sits in the heart of Brisbane’s inner south, and while it has plenty of everyday options, a proper sit-down Italian is worth the short hop to neighbouring Coorparoo. Factory 51, on Holdsworth Street, is only a few minutes from Holland Park — close enough to be your local for a weeknight dinner, but a genuine destination rather than a quick bite. For Holland Park residents, it is one of the nearest places to get handmade pasta and woodfired pizza done properly.
Why Holland Park Locals Make the Trip
The draw is simple: food made from scratch in a room with real character. Pasta is handmade on a sourdough base, pizza is fired in a woodfired oven, and the menu is built for sharing — antipasti, pasta and pizza across the table. The pan-fried gnocchi with pancetta, sage and truffle is the most-ordered dish, and seasonal specials keep regulars coming back. It is the kind of place that turns a standard dinner into a small occasion without the city trek.
Easy Any Night of the Week
With easy parking and a quick run from Holland Park, it suits a spontaneous midweek dinner as much as a planned weekend catch-up or a group celebration. You can dine in, or order pizza and pasta to take home. The kitchen caters for common dietary needs, and bookings are recommended on weekends.
Holland Park Italian FAQs
How far is Factory 51 from Holland Park? Just a few minutes — it is in neighbouring Coorparoo at 51 Holdsworth Street.
Do you take bookings? Yes — recommended, especially on weekends.
Can I order takeaway? Yes — pizza and pasta are available to take home.
Looking for Italian near Holland Park? Book a table at Factory 51 in Coorparoo.
Holland Park sits right in our backyard — Factory 51 is a much-loved Italian restaurant on Brisbane’s southside, a few minutes away in Coorparoo.