Mister Paganini in South Bank to close

One of Brisbane’s biggest restaurant groups has decided to shut one of its South Bank eateries after five years in the tourist strip

Well-known South Bank Italian restaurant Mister Paganini will shut its doors for good tomorrow, February 1, after just over five years at the popular tourist spot.

The Grey St restaurant became renowned for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked over wood fire in a huge black-tiled oven passers-by could see from the street.

Mister Paganini in South Bank will close on February 1.

Owners the Ole Group, behind other Brisbane eateries Mucho Mexicano, Ole Restaurant and Downtown Istanbul, decided to pull the pin on the place, which it said was in need of a freshen up.

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In good news, however, they will launch a fresh concept in its place, expanding into the former convenience store tenancy next door to open Nonnas Wood Fire Pizzeria & Bar Italia.

An artist's impression of the new Nonnas Wood Fired Pizzeria & Bar Italia.

The new venture will operate seven days a week, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, including wood-fired pizzas, family style dining and on-trend Italian fare, with a focus on local growers and producers.

There will also be a deli offering the likes of Italian sandwiches, and a New York-inspired modern bar serving classic cocktails with a twist.

An artist’s impression of the new venture, which will feature a deli and horse shoe-shaped bar.

Nonnas will boast seating for more than 200 diners, with the dramatic refurb to include moody lighting, booths and an impressive horse shoe-shaped bar.

The venue hopes to open late March or April.