FINE DINING STRIPPED DOWN
Inspired by the traditional Cicchetti bars of Venice, our menu is designed to be enjoyed together—passing plates across the table, discovering new flavours, and slowing down over great food and wine.
We have taken that idea and given it structure, to create Italian-style Tapas.
What is Tapas? Tapas is most famous for it’s Spanish origins. A social gathering, where friends and family share good food, good wine and beer.
How is Cicchetti-style dining different? Unlike a typical restaurant atmosphere, our dishes are brought out from the kitchen as they are ready, and placed in the centre of the table to share. Sides, Entrees and Mains are based on portion size of the dish, not the order they are meant to be eaten in.
Cicchetti-style dining allows you to try multiple dishes, unlike the typical A la carte “according to the menu”, style most people are acquainted with.
Our menu isn't built around individual plates—it's built around connection. Every dish is designed to be placed in the centre of the table, shared between guests, and enjoyed over conversation, laughter, and another glass of wine.
It's modern Italian dining without the formality. Beautiful food, inventive flavours, and the simple joy of experiencing every dish together.
Cicchetti was created for those more intimate moments—the midweek date night, the spontaneous dinner, the evening getaway.
OUR ETHOS
Cicchetti Street Food is built on a simple philosophy:
fewer dishes, better ingredients, done properly.
Every dish is:
regionally inspired
seasonally driven
tightly executed
deliberately restrained
No fussy plating.
No substitutions.
No unnecessary explanation.
Just food cooked the way it’s intended to be eaten.
It’s confident, disciplined cooking with a street-level soul.
Relaxed, yet refined in atmosphere. Serious in execution.
We are transforming what people think Italian food is. No pasta, no pizza. Our menu is unique, our service is based on authentic connection with our diners, and most importantly, our food is what makes our reputation what it is!
CHEFS TABLE - For something truly special, book our 4 seater Chef’s table designed to interact with our Chefs as they prepare, cook and explain the menu experience. Extra charges apply. Unfortunately, we can not accommodate dietary requirements for the Chefs Table experience.
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS - Cicchetti is the perfect size for milestone celebrations. If you would like to book out Cicchetti for your function, please contact us to discuss your needs. Minimum numbers and spend required.
SMALL GROUPS - We absolutely love hosting groups at Cicchetti. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, catching up with friends, entertaining clients or bringing the whole family together, there's nothing we enjoy more than sharing great food around a full table. Small group bookings (6 pax or over) are welcome during lunchtime service. Please contact Cicchetti directly to book.
To ensure everyone has the best possible experience, groups of 6 or more, dine from one of our Chef's Selection menus or a tailored menu designed by Cicchetti.
Our set menus allow our chefs to showcase the best of Cicchetti while ensuring every guest is served together and enjoys a generous selection of our favourite dishes. It also helps our kitchen deliver the quality, consistency and service we're proud of, especially during busy periods.
CHEFS SELECTION MENU - No menu. No decisions. Just sit down, relax with a drink, and we'll do the rest!
Every Tuesday night at Ciccheti, Come and experience our Chefs selection tasting menu night - Six courses for $89, or go the full eight for $109 — with seven savoury courses and one dessert. Price is per person.
Chef's choice, start to finish.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
We can accommodate some dietary requirements, however, due to the authentic nature of our dishes, there are times we cannot accommodate these. In general, we cannot substitute ingredients. GFO are available. Please speak to your host, should you have any concerns.
No Vegan or Dairy free options available for ‘Chefs selection’ nights.
DRINKS
We serve a selection of Italian Soft drinks, Italian Beers and Italian Wines.
Our drinks menu is paired back to ensure our drinks compliment our uniquely flavoured food.
You can find our latest drinks list on our Menu page.
CICCHETTI, ALEXANDRA HEADLANDS, SUNSHINE COAST
Our restaurant is designed to be an intimate dining experience. Like our food, no fuss, simplistic, connected to our values and business ethos. Designed to take you to modern Italy or Little Italy in New York.
Dimly lit in the evenings, you will be dining by lantern. Moody and intimate. The perfect place to catch up on life while enjoying friendly banter with the staff and viewing the workings of our open kitchen.
Our restaurant was designed by Award winning Interior Design studio, Onyx Studio
Cicchetti is not recommended for children under 8 years of age during evening service.
TAKE AWAY - Our food menu can be ordered for takeaway by giving us a call on 0487 560 876
We are absolutely thrilled to be named Restaurant Guru’s Best Restaurant in Alexandra Headland.
Thank you to our community for helping us obtain such an incredible award. Grazie!
You can find us listed in the Australian Good Food Guide