Bella Venezia Sunshine Coast

Bella Venezia sits on Mooloolaba Esplanade, a five-minute walk from Mooloolaba Beach. It holds one hat from the Australian Good Food Guide and an Excellence Award from Wine Spectator.

The dining room runs smart, favoring a polished register that separates it from the more casual, beach-adjacent eateries nearby. While the coastal location brings the usual expectation of informal, sandy-footed service, Bella Venezia leans into a formal Mediterranean and seafood menu that demands a sharper approach. It manages to feel like a destination restaurant rather than a seaside stop, offering a controlled, cohesive experience that its looser, boardwalk-facing neighbours lack.