RADICI - Roman Kitchen & Bar

RADICI - Roman Kitchen & Bar brings the food traditions of Rome to Shop 2/99 Griffith St, Coolangatta. The venue combines a Roman kitchen with a wine bar, presenting familiar Italian flavours in a relaxed coastal setting. Its approach is rooted in tradition, with a modern presentation and an easygoing atmosphere suited to casual dining, shared meals and drinks.

The menu focuses on classic Roman pasta and thin, crisp Roman-style pizza. The cooking style centres on straightforward ingredients, careful preparation and the balance of flavours associated with Roman food. Alongside pasta and pizza, the menu includes small plates, fresh dishes, salads and fried options. Examples include bruschetta with marinated tomatoes, burrata with tomato and crunchy southern Italian crumbs, rocket with walnuts and Parmigiano Reggiano, and a mixed fried seafood plate. A selection of crostini, focaccia and shareable snacks gives the menu flexibility for a light meal or a longer dinner.

Roman food is also represented through familiar combinations such as Pecorino Romano, black pepper, anchovies, cured meats and tomato. These ingredients appear across dishes designed for both individual dining and sharing. The menu has vegetarian-marked choices, while the broader selection allows diners to choose between pasta, pizza, salads, seafood and meat-based plates.

The wine bar is a central part of the experience. Its list draws from Italian regions across the country, with wines available by the glass as well as by the bottle. The selection is intended to pair with the Roman-style food, making it suitable for a relaxed aperitivo, a meal accompanied by wine or an evening focused on discovering Italian varieties.

Radici suits diners looking for an Italian meal with a clear Roman identity rather than a broad, generic trattoria menu. The setting balances traditional food with a cool, contemporary coastal mood, making it appropriate for couples, small groups and relaxed family dining. The venue also works for diners who prefer to build a meal from shared starters, a main pasta or pizza and Italian wine.

For travellers planning a wider Queensland coastal itinerary, Radici offers a Roman dining stop beyond the Whitsundays, in the Coolangatta area. The combination of pasta, crisp pizza, small plates and regional Italian wine gives the venue a focused identity while keeping the experience informal and approachable.