La Porchetta St Lucia

Very nice little cozy restaurant, good ambiance and clean look.Went there for dessert and coffees ordered Nutella pizza which was a different thing to try and liked itCoffee was good too.Staff was super friendly and received great service from the staff.Upon inquiring I was told that the meat was halal so I will definitely be returning for some food.Saw a few banners for lunch specials that was amazing and affordable too.Would recommend this place

In all my years of visits to Hawken Village I don’t think I’ve stepped foot in La Porchetta once. Finally the day came when I booked via The Fork for a 30% off promotion.We ordered:* pollo e fungi risotto, $23.90 - chicken and mushrooms cooked in a delicate stock* penne beef ragu, $23.90 (main size) - beef simmered in a homemade tomato sauce* kids meal set, $13.90 - choice of main (chicken schnitzel), side (chips), and drink (apple juice), plus one scoop of ice creamThe food took about 20 minutes to come out which I thought wasn’t too bad given we were a group of 8. The portions are quite generous and seeing some of the other kids meals with the spaghetti bolognese, I reckon it would have been plenty for an average adult! No surprise our friends ended up taking away a chunk of their kids’ leftovers.Service was warm and friendly. Taste wise I think the food was decent, though wasn't enough to upset the standings on the leaderboard of my existing favourites in this dining precinct.

Been a regular customer for over 3 years and this a true small business. I don’t attend as frequently as I did previously only because I’ve moved a 30 minute drive away but am willing to drive that far for this restaurant. The owner is very friendly and still remembers me each time I go. The food has always been delicious. The restaurant also does take out and delivery through UberEats and has meals that deliver well (particularly the pastas and risottos).I highly recommend Italian food lovers who want to support true local small businesses to give this restaurant your custom.

I thought It would be a nice place to get takeaway from la prochetta however today this place failed for me because the margarita pizza was basically inedible due its base being not cooked properly.And to add in more the garlic bread was burnt and it didn’t look very niceHowever the carbonara, the spaghetti and the lasagna was very nice which is why I rate this place 2 stars out of 5

Tony, the owner, is a friendly, polite and congenial guy, and he made us feel welcome the moment we arrived at his restaurant.We started the evening with a schooner of refreshing Gt Northern Super Crisp ($8) and a glass of sparkling white wine, at a modest 5 pesos. For entree, we had the arancini balls. They were nice and fluffy with a cheesy filling and a crispy batter. There were four generous balls to the serve. For mains we choose the grilled fish (barramundi) with mash and vegetables, and the spag with meatballs. According to Tony, the meatballs were part beef and part pork, although I’d say pork was the dominant ingredient, so if you’re not a pork lover, avoid this one.Ambience is casual, laid back and relaxed. The interior is dated but it’s colourfully decked out with an interesting bottle display behind the counter and next to that a huge poster of a chubby, cheerful fellow called “Rocky” in a Roman toga, swilling a glass of red wine. Furniture is fairly utilitarian with wooden chairs and tables, but it all works well to create a homely and convivial atmosphere. The perfect place to enjoy an evening out with friends or family. Service from Tony was efficient and fast. Drinks, entree and main meals came out quickly and in the correct order. Tony is clearly a professional and experienced restaurateur and the place hums like a well oiled machine.With our 30% discount for booking via “The Fork”, we paid a reasonable $60 for two drinks, a starter and two mains. With our little Aussie peso spiralling ever downwards towards Lebanese or Venezuelan levels of hyperinflation, that’s good value for money.There’s a single toilet at the back. It’s clean and well provisioned with soap and hand towels, but the door is in need of a lick of paint. I shouldn’t complain though, because this is the only joint on this rather drab and rundown little shopping and eating strip to actually have a toilet.There’s easy street parking just outside the restaurant or anywhere in the near vicinity, where there don’t seem to be any restrictions. Across the road is the well stocked IGA supermarket and the handy Liquorland liquor store.We had a pleasant evening, and it’s worth a visit with the 30% discount deal with “The Fork”. The ambience is relaxed and Tony, the owner, will make you feel welcome. Service is attentive and efficient. There is a single toilet and parking is a breeze.

Beautiful food and the service is amazing well priced and the food was personally delivered by the owner Tony

I purchased 1 Small Mushroom Pizza with a topping of Pumpkin. It cost me $18.00 yet tasted very average. Definitely not worth the price. Would of been nice if the price & taste matched.

I ordered T bone for delivery. The food arrived is not t bone and tastes awful. The meat has no taste but sourness. This is not what should be expected for a near 40 dollars steak.

Everytime i come here, it's feel like home. Staff and owner are welcoming, friendly and warm. Food is one of the finest Italian food I had in Brisbane.

Best pasta I have EVER had. Definitely worth the price. Had the spinach & pumpkin gnocchi 100% recommended! Lovely staff who were very helpful and friendly. Will be back.