It’s easy to overlook Perth’s city centre when trying to decide where to eat. These days you’re likely to find yourself around the corner from several terrific local restaurants, wherever you live.
But the CBD’s still at the heart of food in Perth. Some of these places are iconic and have been serving great office lunches or special dinners for years. Others are newer, with inventive menus designed by exciting young chefs earning their stripes. All of the places in this guide continue to set the tone for how Perth eats. And thanks to the insane amount of competition, many of these venues are far more reasonably priced than you would expect.
Find this sophisticated Euro-inspired wine bar and dining room in the basement of an old Art Deco building. The menu focuses on local produce, and the wine and cocktails are equally as important as the food.
Descend the stairs to find this former record store serving loaded pizzas (either whole or by the slice), sharp cocktails and an impressive range of spirits. Bring a group and prepare to eat and drink a lot.
Melbourne chef Guy Grossi lands in Perth with dishes inspired by Rome.
A restaurant, specialty liquor store and bar from the team behind Mary Street Bakery.
Southern American barbeque makes it further south than usual.
The building might be old, but there’s nothing fusty about the fare at this Australian restaurant.
Inside COMO at the Treasury, this bright, all-day restaurant is serving upmarket breakfasts and crowd-pleasing Italian fare with plenty of twists. Also, an Italian-heavy wine list and classic cocktails.
Perth’s original ramen joint is underpinned by perfectionism.
A neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop serving natural, organically farmed wines and satisfying Mediterranean food.
An impressive WA spin on Italian cuisine.
An urbane, polished restaurant flying the flag for fine dining.
Olden days rebooted in slick city watering hole.
A sense of understated sophistication makes this all-day a popular spot for business folk.
Bright Tank Brewing’s in-house restaurant has a woodfired kitchen and a veteran chef wielding the tongs. Forget about that side of chips – the food here is just as enticing as the beer.
From comfort food to big-night-out thrills, these are the city’s best places to eat.
The cafes, restaurants and bars staying open for the Easter long weekend.
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