
Mad over Italian - MOI Hope Island
A much-loved Italian restaurant at Hope Island on the northern Gold Coast, rated 4.6 across more than 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Mad over Italian (MOI) sits on Broadwater Avenue at Hope Island, on the northern Gold Coast. A much-loved Italian restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality, authentic Italian cooking with good drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of accomplished spot that's become a genuine favourite for those after a quality Italian meal.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Italian food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in a convenient Hope Island location, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out. Quality Italian done well always draws a loyal crowd, and MOI has clearly become a genuine favourite on the northern Gold Coast.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time at Hope Island.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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