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Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa, Noosa Heads, AU-QLD

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

4.7
4.7
1710 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian
The decor is like a restaurant in NY, Melbourne or Europe and they have added detail with sophistication yet it appears simple and sleek lines with subtle lighting that gives a great atmosphere. There are different areas to sit from the bar to lounge, table seating or a small outdoor area.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (07) 5447 5111

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chris Hagan

  • Private party facilities

    Contact Amanda for all Function Enquiries.

  • Private party contact

    info@localenoosa.com.au: (07) 5447 5111

  • Neighborhood

    Noosaville / Noosa Heads

  • Cross street

    Noosa Drive

  • Parking details

    Ample Parking adjacent to Noosa Heads Bus Station

  • Public transit

    2 minutes from Local bus stop and taxi rank.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Locale Long Lunch

    A$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    There is no better way to enjoy your Sunday with a Locale long lunch on Hastings Street. Every 1st Sunday of the month we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy an Aperol Spritz on arrival and all your favourite Italian cuisine including: antipasti, pasta, secondi and a selection of delicious Italian treats made with fresh produce from our very own Maravista Farm, while listening to live music. Children are invited to dine on the Children's menu and are able to pay on the day, please advise the restaurant for additional seats required for children by emailing events@localenoosa.com.au. If you are looking to dine on our usual a la carte day please reserve a table on an alternative lunch or evening service.
  • Sunday Long Lunch

    A$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Locale Long Lunch There is no better way to enjoy your Sunday with a Locale long lunch on Hastings Street. Every 1st Sunday of the month we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy an Aperol Spritz on arrival and all your favourite Italian cuisine including: antipasti, pasta, secondi and a selection of delicious Italian treats made with fresh produce from our very own Maravista Farm, while listening to live music. Children are invited to dine on the Children's menu and are able to pay on the day, please advise the restaurant for additional seats required for children by emailing events@localenoosa.com.au. If you are looking to dine on our usual a la carte day please reserve a table on an alternative lunch or evening service.
  • Noosa Concours Seafood and Champagne Event

    A$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 15, 2023 only
    A multi course seafood menu featuring the best Local and Australian seafood complimentary glass of Veuve Cliquot on arrival and live music

What 1,710 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Sunshine Coast

    Romantic

  • Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Sunshine Coast

    Italian

  • Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Overall

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Food

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Service

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Innovative

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Hot spot

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Romantic

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

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  1. SergioC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe,fantastic food and quality of service. What you would call silver service, white table cloth and real waiter. Cannot go wrong. The food modern with some real Italian flair. Cocktails galore for any serious drinker. Definitely a must go for any foodie. Experience Locale when in Noosa
  2. Rhyannon

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional authentic Italian food. I love this place! Always delicious and the cocktails are amazing. Wonderful service.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Food was amazing, service was average as we had to wait over 45mins to order
  4. TomL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Was fantastic food, ordered too much. Octopus and squid ink pasta, as well as the tomato salad was amazing. Duck pasta a bit rich and salty for us. Overall a great restaurant
  5. JulieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible. Even the salad, a classic celeriac and cabbage with orange dressing, was delicious. Great service. Great food and wine and great ambience :)
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was by far the best dining experience we have had in Noosa
  7. Anniea

    Sunshine Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We have dined at this venue many times whilst holidaying in Noosa, never fails to disappoint
  8. Susan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food with so many tempting options. Really enjoyed the connection with local produce. The whole evening was made even better by the great service. Thank you!
  9. EsmeD

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening with fabulous food and wine!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal and service. Do yourself a favour and make a booking!
  11. ChristineH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Menu seemed unchanged from our last visit 1 year ago. Had to ask for a water refill. No serving utensils with salad. Busier than previous visit which may have contributed to these small issues. Food was well presented. Would have liked more choices for a non seafood diner.
  12. RobertP

    Sunshine Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food, service and overall evening were all 5 star. Locale never disappoints and we can’t recommend the Squid Ink Tagliatelle enough.
  13. Shane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Words can't do this restaurant justice. You have to experience it for yourself. I rate it as one of the best I have enjoyed anywhere in the world, including several with Michelin stars. Unlike many places in Noosa that trade off their world-class location to justify a lower level of service, quality and value (of which Bistro - C is an excellent example), Locale sets standards that only others in Noosa could hope to match. Locale could go for a Michelin star with no problems at all. Everything about the whole experience at Locale was faultless. Service was seamlessly at hand, and the menu was outstanding. And if you have food allergies, nothing was too much trouble. The chef (a prominent master of their craft) made masterful tastes around dietary needs effortlessly and without fuss. My wife has a very decerning palate and a keen eye for value, and for her to happily see us make a more generous tip than usual said it all. People go to Noosa for the beach and relaxed village atmosphere. We now add dining at Locale as another reason for visiting Noosa. A great job well done by the owners and the whole team at Locale. Finally, a small shout-out to the Boardwalk Bistro. While a different dining experience to Locale, they exceeded our expectations, especially regarding breakfast (which we had also exceeded our expectations, especially regarding breakfast (which we had every day for the week)—a true-to-label, all round excellent service and menu experience.
  14. Brucej

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff love the location the food would recommend to everyone for a wonderful evening
  15. Kayti

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Our meal was enjoyable however small portion. In a restaurant of this status having to attract a waiters attention to ask for water and a glass of wine is not good service. We were disappointed after hearing good reviews
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best food and atmosphere I have ever experienced. I went to Locale for my anniversary and had the most special night. The staff were lovely and the location is perfect if you want to enjoy a more intimate dinner. We will definitely be back.
  17. KarenC

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always fabulous food and great service. Thank you
  18. SandyR

    Brisbane

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit Locale each time we are in Noosa (several times per year) and the staff are always very friendly, helpful and have good advice on the food and wine. Some of the staff are long-termers and are dedicated workers. The owners should be very thankful. The food was, as always, fantastic and the wine choices outstanding.
  19. GregR

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    We had a nice experience the food was very good the wine was very expensive and the seating was quite uncomfortable they need new seats
  20. CarolynK

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Always on our list every time we come to Noosa
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Staff super friendly and efficient. Food is high quality and great wine list! Fantastic ambience, with lovely greenery.
  22. LeanneC

    Tropical QLD

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have a very enjoyable lunch here. The risotto was to die for. The service was really friendly and the wine list was interesting. Book as it gets busy at night. We would definitely recommend this one.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food was not up to scratch My husbands steak was tough My GF pasta was so thick and tasteless
  24. GlennS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Waiter seemed disinterested. Food was ok, without being fantastic when you are paying high end prices. The dessert Millefoglie was anything but. Puff pastry was used. A real disappointment. Great wine list though. Overall, a disappointing meal, way over rated.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Highly recommend!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food and live music
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tasmania

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant in town. Everything was exceptional.
  28. Karen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always exceptional food and service. Will keep going every time we are in Noosa.
  29. RichardN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Exceptional. Went for my birthday dinner and it certainly did not disappoint. Food flavours were amazing, the setting is beautiful, staff are attentive. Definitely a must when visiting Noosa, will recommend and be back
  30. SoniaT

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beautifully crafter cocktails, but food is just fine and to much fruits in the dish’s.
  31. NeilM

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Very rude and abrupt brunette waitress detracted from the experience.
  32. DarcieM

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner & I celebrated Valentine's Day here, and it was such a great night. The food was all so amazing, we had starters, mains and desserts and we loved everything. Especially the Duck Trofie, it was unlike anything we've ever had. As a pasta lover, and as someone who is pretty great at making it, I was seriously impressed - the amarena cherrys were an awesome touch. The waitor we had (sad I didn't ask his name - he had maybe an English accent, dark short hair?) was so great and lovely to deal with. We tipped because of him (as well as the amazing food). Will definitely be back and will tell my friends.
  33. AngieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I eat at Locale everytime we stay in Noosa and we are always happy with the food, cocktails & service from the team! We will be back soon
  34. CleveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience that has not changed in the Tens years of going their The food just gets better with every Visit. Enjoy
  35. KylieH

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! Steak was cooked to perfection!!! Wonderful service and ambience, we are sure to be back
  36. MarkD

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Stunning food and great wine menu and cocktails 🍹 but very noisy
  37. Barney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Noosa locals looking forward to treating our out of town friends to dinner. Unfortunately the entrée and mains were plated to the wrong people resulting in our cooking preferences being mixed up despite advising the staff who ordered what. Left feeling disappointed and embarrassed after paying the $700 bill.
  38. BAMD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Entrees, dessert and wine list was great. The mains were disappointing. The confit duck pasta was very salty and stodgy. The squid ink pasta was very oily and the Mooloolaba prawns pasta had the tiniest prawns.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food great as always. I had the Trofie YUM!!! Can’t forget the cocktail Mr Pink equally YUM!!
  40. NicT

    Sunshine Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    One of my local favourites, it's always a pleasure to dine at Locale. However last night, sad to say the service was not up to anywhere near its normal standards that we have come to love and admire. No attention to detail, plates left on tables for a really long period of time, wine service was very slow etc. Overall it just lacked the usual passion & finesse that we have come to expect from this incredible restaurant, which makes it unique from all the rest in Noosa. Food was impeccable, as always. Service, sadly let the team down on this occasion.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa is rated 4.7 stars by 1710 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

62 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, AU-QLD 4567

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Noosa Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Noosaville / Noosa Heads

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Ample Parking adjacent to Noosa Heads Bus Station

  • Public transit

    2 minutes from Local bus stop and taxi rank.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chris Hagan

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (07) 5447 5111

  • Private party facilities

    Contact Amanda for all Function Enquiries.

  • Private party contact

    info@localenoosa.com.au: (07) 5447 5111

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