Marinara, Clayfield
15 people recommendvia r/brisbane15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend both Marinara's Clayfield and Hawthorne restaurants, with Clayfield shown here. Two Clayfield visitors describe cosy or playful Italian decor, with one also enjoying pizza and a dessert board. Other comments praise Hawthorne's rustic Italian cooking. One Clayfield diner also likes the vegetarian options.
Address
Marinara Restaurant Clayfield, 712 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Pizza
- Best for
- Dates
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/-lugia- in r/brisbane · Sep 2026
Rates Marinara in Clayfield highly; says it's not too pricey and vegetarian choices are good.
- Recommendsu/WhateverGetsUThruIt in r/brisbane · Sep 2026ambience
Seconds the Clayfield recommendation, describing a cosy, trattoria-style feel.
- Recommendsu/cinnamonhatingtiger in r/brisbane · Dec 2024taste
Says the Hawthorne Italian food is top tier, but warns the weather can make it hot and muggy.
- Recommendsu/izzimuzik in r/brisbane · Jan 2025ambience
Calls it lively and fun, with kitschy Italian decor, good pizza and a playful dessert board.
- Recommendsu/TheBumHead in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Lists Marinara in Clayfield among suggested spots.
- Recommendsu/yellabow in r/brisbane · Aug 2024
Says they love it, echoing the earlier pick.
- Recommendsu/Tackit286 in r/brisbane · Nov 2023
Agrees with the Marinara pick, calls it the top Italian in the city, and praises its desserts.
- Recommendsu/Key-Row-985 in r/brisbane · Nov 2023
Suggests Marinara in Clayfield and asks about a Morningside branch.
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- Recommendsu/Cat_lover_4851 in r/brisbane · Sep 2026
Now uses Marinara as their local Italian and rates it highly.
- Recommendsu/No-Acanthaceae-9287 in r/brisbane · Aug 2026
Says Marinara in Hawthorne is the nearest match to traditional old-school Italian dining in Brisbane.
- Recommendsu/Major_Break4970 in r/brisbane · Aug 2026
Gives Marinaras as a bare suggestion with no detail.
- Recommendsu/BothUniversity6488 in r/brisbane · Jun 2026taste
Recommends Marinara in Hawthorne for rustic, family-made Italian that's delicious.
- Recommendsu/MonkeysInAbsurdism in r/brisbane · Jan 2025
Recommends the Clayfield branch of Marinara.
- Recommendsu/Whatyeahna in r/brisbane · Dec 2024
Lists it among their favourites.
- Recommendsu/ContextSlow2441 in r/brisbane · Aug 2024
Agrees with the pick and calls it excellent.
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