The Story Behind the Kitchen

The Manolas family immigrated to Australia without knowing a soul or speaking any English. Like many European immigrants, their parents worked long hours with two jobs each, and on Sundays, their mother would make a feast and invite the neighbours to join for a very long lunch, to connect, laugh, and celebrate the simple joys of life.

That Sunday table is what Manolas Deli Bar Bistro has been recreating every day since. Mum Angela and Dad Jack can still be found in the kitchen or on the shop floor, chatting to long-time loyal and new customers alike.

The Menu

Manolas serves authentic Mediterranean dishes anchored by their famous woodfire pizza, complemented by an extensive wine and cocktail list. The menu rotates with the seasons — they go to the markets directly to hand-pick the freshest local produce, and cooking with the seasons is central to what makes the food special.

Check out Manolas menu here!

Signature dishes guests come back for:

• Woodfire pizzas — made the traditional Italian way
• Stuffed zucchini flowers
• Crab lasagne
• King prawns in macadamia sauce
• Antipasti & charcuterie boards from the deli counter

Beyond the restaurant, they offer a full Gold Coast catering service, grazing platters, canapés, salads and cakes — as well as gourmet gift hampers with local delivery.

What Guests Are Saying Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Rated 4.3 stars on Google and 4.2 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru across 788 reviews, Manolas is consistently praised for its food quality and warm hospitality.

One regular shared: “We’ve dined here multiple times and always come away feeling relaxed and happy. Great pizza, Italian and local wines, and a number of daily specials.”

Another called it simply: “Next level. Died and went to heaven.”