About

Sister restaurant to the acclaimed Trecento Manuka, PRONTO brings authentic Italian warmth to both Queanbeyan and Weston Creek with their certified Neapolitan pizza recipes and regional specialties. The open kitchen creates theatre as flames fly high from the wood-fired oven, while the Feed Me menu showcases generous portions of handmade gnocchi, plump king prawns, and traditional Italian comfort food designed for sharing. You'll experience suburban hospitality at its finest in spaces designed for community gathering, where busy Thursday nights prove locals have embraced this family-run approach to classic Italian dining served with genuine passion.

Best Times to Visit

Tuesday to Sunday lunchtimes for relaxed dining, weekday evenings for intimate meals, weekends ideal for family gatherings and special occasions with wine pairings.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Busiest Time

Friday and Saturday evenings 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Quietest Time

Tuesday and Wednesday lunch 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Restaurant Features

Takeout, Dine-in, Great Coffee, Great Wine List, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Parking, Alcohol Service, Reservations Accepted, Credit Cards, Groups Welcome, Solo Dining Friendly

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine

Italian

Neighbourhood

Woden

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: Head to Cooleman Court in Weston, located on Brierly Street. Take the Tuggeranong Parkway to Cotter Road, then follow signs to Weston. The restaurant is in Shop 5a within Cooleman Court shopping centre, with ample free parking available in the centre's car park as well as free street parking options nearby.

By Public Transport: Take Action Bus routes that service Weston and Cooleman Court. The nearest bus stops are located directly outside Cooleman Court on Brierly Street. Check the Action website for current timetables and route information, as services connect from major interchanges including Civic and Tuggeranong.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Request pickup to Cooleman Court, Shop 5a Brierly Street, Weston. The shopping centre is easily recognisable and well-known to local drivers. Drop-off can be arranged directly outside the main entrance to Cooleman Court for convenient access to the restaurant.

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