Paddington’s own Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers has been named a finalist in the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards, bringing wider recognition to a restaurant that has become a regular choice for many local diners. The eatery is best known for its handmade gnocchi and Italian menu, and it attracts both regulars and visitors from across Brisbane.
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Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers has been shortlisted in the ANZ-sponsored High-Growth category. According to the LMBA category outline, the High-Growth award recognises companies that have scaled significantly — for example through growth in revenue, staff or new markets — while demonstrating sustainable and strategic expansion.
Being a High-Growth finalist places the Paddington restaurant alongside a group of fast-expanding enterprises from sectors such as retail, technology and hospitality.
A moment for the team
The restaurant itself has shared the news on its social channels, describing the finalist nod as a “true testament” to the journey of its co-founders, Ben and Theo, and the support of their team and customers. The business has framed the recognition as a milestone in its growth and has thanked the local community for its backing.
About the awards
The Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA) are running in their 20th year and recognise business achievement across Brisbane. This year’s program has shortlisted businesses from a wide range of sectors, and winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Brisbane City Hall on Thursday 6 November 2025. The awards are presented across multiple categories and aim to highlight innovation, growth and community impact in the city.
The 2025 shortlist includes 44 finalists across the awards program. For a small Paddington business, the nomination provides a chance to be seen on a larger stage; the awards organisers note that being a finalist or winner can raise a business’s profile and open new connections.
What it means locally
For Paddington, the finalist announcement highlights how neighbourhood hospitality can compete for citywide recognition. The LMBA shortlist brings together long-standing local names and emerging innovators; for the restaurant, the nomination is likely to increase interest from diners and business peers alike, regardless of the final result on 6 November.
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Whether or not Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers takes home the trophy, the nomination itself emphasises the role small and growing businesses play in Brisbane’s economy — and gives Paddington one more reason to celebrate a local food business that has quietly increased its footprint across the city.
Published 6-October-2025
