Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Perth? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Whether you are team pizza or team pasta, there are plenty of wonderful places in the city in which you can get your fix of Azurri cuisine.
From the CBD to Freemantle and Hawthorn, we’ve scoured the city to come up with this list of 20 of the best Italian restaurants in Perth.
Eat at any of these venues and you are sure to be presented with a fantastic Italian dining experience.
Neighbourhood Pizza
If you are after a simple, yet delicious, and great value for money pizza, then Neighbourhood Pizza in Hawthorn fits the bill nicely.
Tucked away in a cool, refurbished warehouse with communal tables, this venue serves up all the classics, as well as a few inventive originals. (Their chorizo, with red onion, buffalo mozzarella, mushroom and chilli on a red base is to die for!).
As well to great pizzas and a good selection of pasta dishes, the venue also plays awesome rock music and even has a snooker table for guests to play on, before or after their meal.
Address: 7 Anvil Lane, Mt Hawthorn WA 6016
Phone: +61 04 19057432
Trading Hours: Wed – Thur 5 pm – 8 pm, Fri 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Sat 5 pm – 9 pm, Sun 5 pm – 8 pm, Mon – Tues Closed
Automatic
If you are looking for the perfect date night venue, then head on over to Automatic in South Perth.
Known for serving up crispy, thin, Roman-style pizzas, as well as a delicious selection of pasta and Italian plates, this very stylish, intimate and elegant restaurant oozes romantic vibes in abundance.
Made using the best quality ingredients they can source, this place is always very popular it is worthwhile making a reservation or coming there early.
When you do get seated, be sure to order one of their signature cocktails. It’s a great way to kickstart your dining experience.
Address: 35 Mends Street, South Perth WA 6151
Phone: +61 08 6180 9181
Trading Hours: Tues – Thur 5:30 pm – 10 pm, Fri – Sat 12 pm – 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm – 11 pm, Sun 12 pm – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Il Lido
The term ‘Il Lido’ in Italian means beach, which goes some way to explaining the restaurant’s spectacular beachfront views.
Serving up a terrific range of Azurri-inspired dishes, the venue is open from 6.30 am until midnight, which means you can get your fix of Italian food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or supper!
It might seem like a cliche, but the lasagne here is exceptional and regularly sells out. So you might want to come in here earlier just to experience it.
Address: 88 Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011
Phone: +61 08 9286 1111
Trading Hours: Mon – Sun 6:30 am – 12 am
Monsterella Pizza
Situated in Wembley, Monsterella Pizza is a charming, family-friendly establishment that serves up big portions, bold flavours, and a fun and inviting atmosphere.
All their speciality, wood-fired pizzas, are 100% handmade and left to naturally rise for 48 hours. While their pizza sauce is also made with delicious San Marzano tomatoes. In addition, all their pasta is all homemade too – which collectively provides a menu that offers plenty of outstanding options.
Set within a relaxed space that doesn’t take itself too seriously, the venue even provides colouring pages for children to colour, whilst they are waiting for their food.
Address: 46 Grantham Street, Wembley WA 6014
Phone: +61 08 9287 2949
Trading Hours: Mon-Sun 4:30 pm – 9 pm
Galileo Buona Cucina
If you are looking for a restaurant that offers ‘authentic’ Italian cuisine then look no further than Galileo Buona Cucina.
Located in the Shenton Park region of Perth, this venue is one of only a handful of international Italian restaurants that have been officially recognised by the Italian Government for the authenticity and overall quality of the food.
As if that wasn’t enough, all of the seasonal ingredients they use in their food, and the 400 wines they have available, are sourced from Italy. This means that you could just as easily be eating in Rome, Naples or Sicily.
Address: 199 Onslow Road, Shenton Park WA 6008
Phone: +61 08 9382 3343
Trading Hours: Tues – Sat 4 pm – 10 pm, Sun – Mon Closed
Lalla Rookh
Another venue with a wide selection of Italian and Aussie wines (over 300) is Lalla Rookh.
Nestled on St George’s Terrace, in the heart of the CBD, this classy establishment takes the form of an intimate, underground wine bar.
Taking inspiration from the best aspects of all regions of Italian food, the head chef here has created a delicious menu based on flavour combinations you might never previously have considered.
This includes offerings like conchiglie and shark bay crab with broccolini and dill which are enough to give you a foodgasm.
Beer lovers should also enjoy the choice of 38 taps the restaurant offers.
Address: 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000
Phone: +61 08 9325 7077
Trading Hours: Tues – Fri 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sat 5 pm – 10 pm, Sun – Mon Closed
Perugino
Over in West Perth, regulars of Perugino will attest that it dishes up some of the city’s most delicious Italian cuisine.
With everything freshly made in-house, their pizza and pasta menu champions fresh ingredients and
satisfying flavours.
Known too for offering an outstanding range of Italian wines, their dessert trolley is also so alluring, that you’ll want to tuck into it as your starter!
Address: 77 Outram St, West Perth WA 6005
Phone: +61 08 9321 5420
Trading Hours: Tues – Fri 12 pm – 3 pm, 6:30 pm – 10 pm, Sat 6:30 pm – 10 pm, Sun – Mon Closed
Francoforte Spaghetti Bar
As implied by its name, Francoforte Spaghetti Bar specialising in serving up top-notch spaghetti.
Featuring a buzzy open plan kitchen and inviting dining area, the restaurant is much loved for its delicious menu, which changes frequently to keep up with seasonal ingredients. Which is reason enough to come back on a regular basis!
They don’t do reservations here, so you’ll either have to come early or be prepared to queue for a while. Either way, when you do get to eat, you will be in for an outstanding gastronomic experience.
Address: Shop 4 189 William Street, Northbridge WA 6003
Phone: +61 08 9227 9289
Trading Hours: Mon – Thur 5 pm – 9:30 pm, Fri – Sat 5 pm – 10:30 pm, Sun Closed
Garum
Another stalwart in the CBD, Garum is strongly influenced by the culture and food scene in Rome.
The Italian head chef was apparently lured over to Perth by the quality of the fresh produce that was available, which is just as well because the food menu here serves up some of the tastiest and most vibrant cuisine you’ll ever taste.
If you do decide to come here, be sure to order the duck, sage and mushroom tortelli, or pork ragu tonnarelli. (You can thank us later!).
Address: Hibernian Place 480 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: +61 08 6559 1870
Trading Hours: Thur – Fri 4:30 pm – 10 pm, Sat 6 pm – 10 pm, Sun 12 pm – 3 pm, Mon – Wed Closed
Dilly Dally
Much loved in Subiaco, Dilly Dally is a snug Italian restaurant that plates up comfort food made with love.
Featuring pizza and pasta dishes that are so good, you’ll be rubbing your belly with glee, this is the kind of restaurant you won’t want to leave.
So it’s just as well they have a robust and extensive wine list for guests to enjoy.
Address: 87 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008
Phone: +61 08 6228 1986
Trading Hours: Tues 5 pm – 10 pm, Wed-Sat 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sun – Mon Closed
La Sosta
Freemantle has an abundance of good Italian restaurants and one of the best of them is La Sosta.
Nestle on Market Street, this venue strives to produce authentic dishes that are bursting with flavour and good vibes.
Very family-friendly, this buzzy establishment is set within a relaxed space that boasts patio seating and striped walls.
Its menu features quality steaks, fresh pasta that is handmade onsite, and some of Western Australia’s freshest seafood.
Its inventive cocktail menu and extensive wine list offer excellent choices too.
Address: 85 Market Street, Freemantle WA 6160
Phone: +61 08 9335 9193
Trading Hours: Wed – Thur 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri – Sun 11:45 am – 10 pm, Mon – Tues Closed
Mummuc
Another popular Wembley Italian restaurant, Mummuc, pronounced ‘Ma-mooch’, was named in honour of the owners’ own nona.
This detail arguably lies at the core of why the venue has such a family-friendly and homely feel.
While the menu here isn’t the biggest, what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in taste and presentation.
Best described as simple and authentic, it’s definitely worth making a reservation, otherwise you could face a long wait to get in.
Address: 46/56 Grantham St, Wembley WA 6014
Phone: Unavailable
Trading Hours: Wed – Thur 5 pm – 10 pm, Fri 5 pm – 10 pm, Sat – Sun 3 pm – 10 pm, Mon – Tues Closed
Alfred’s Pizzeria
If you have ever been to Frankie’s Pizza in Sydney you might have a bit of deja-vu when you step into Alfred’s Pizzeria in the Perth CBD.
Whilst not exactly the same, as you make your way downstairs to this bar-staurant venue, you will be met by flashing neon lights and blaring rock music that might give you pleasant flashbacks.
Excelling in Pizza, the food here matches its excellent vibe when it comes to quality. It is a great place for a casual catch-up with your mates, as once you sit down, you’ll be set for the night.
Address: 37 Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: Unavailable
Trading Hours: Mon – Sun 4 pm – 12 am
Lulu La Delizia
While Alfred’s might excel in pizza, Lulu La Delizia is the place to go for pasta.
Homemade as you would expect. you’ll have to head to Subiaco to try some of its specialty al dente, but once you do, you’ll never look at pasta the same.
Located on Rokeby Road, this bright, chic and airy eatery also boasts a pleasant outdoor seating area.
If you love their dessert, you should surely love their friulano-inspired sweet offerings.
Address: Shop 5 97 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008
Phone: +61 08 9381 2466
Trading Hours: Tues – Wed 5 pm – 10 pm, Thur – Fri 12 pm – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm, Sat 5 pm – 10 pm, Sun – Mon Closed
Spritz Spizzicheria
If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy a delicious Italian meal with a group of friends then look no further than Spritz Spizzicheria.
Known for their fantastic share plates, the traditional food on offer here is up there with anything you can get in Perth.
The setting too has a rather funky industrial vibe to it, while the friendly service will make you feel at home.
It’s probably best to make a reservation to avoid long waits, especially for larger groups. But once you start eating, you’ll be sent straight to heaven!
Address: 148 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
Phone: +61 08 9444 3839
Trading Hours: Wed – Sun 12 pm – 9:30 pm, Mon – Tues Closed
Si Paradiso
Si Paradiso is another Italian restaurant in Perth that is all about the pizza.
Featuring a crispy and light crust, that is carefully layered with delicious toppings, the pizzas you get here are a veritable work of art.
If you don’t feel like pizza, they also do a mean steak here, while their seafood offerings are quite divine too.
To add to its already chilled-out vibes, they also host a live jazz band here, which plays while you eat.
Address: 446 Beaufort Street, Highgate WA 6003
Phone: Unavailable
Trading Hours: Wed – Thur 4 pm – 12 am, Fri 4 pm – 2 am, Sat 12 pm – 2 am, Sun 12 pm – 12 am, Mon – Tues Closed
Cecchi’s
Looking for an Italian restaurant where you can take lots of photos for your Instagram wall? Then it’s worth taking a trip to Cecchi’s in Inglewood.
Serving up all the usual suspects, that is supported by a terrific specials board, the food here not only tastes great but also represents excellent value for money too.
For those with a sweet tooth, you simply have to try the ricotta doughnuts as your dessert option.
Address: 965 Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052
Phone: +61 08 9271 6366
Trading Hours: Tues – Thur 5 pm – 9:30 pm, Fri – Sat 5 pm – 11 pm, Sun – Mon Closed
Rossonero
Thinking you have had pizza before? Well nobody in Perth quite does pizza like Rossonero.
Known for its wood-fired offerings, this Maylands restaurant has devised some rather creative toppings to go on them.
This includes the likes of the Brussel Crowe, which features rather a lot of Brussels sprouts, as well as the Charlton Pesto which is lathered in a tart pesto sauce. Both of which turn out to be surprisingly delicious.
The restaurant is also BYO, so you will be able to bring your favourite tipple along with you whilst you experience these new inventive combinations.
Address: 18 Lyric Lane, Maylands WA 6051
Phone: +61 04 1149 2295
Trading Hours: Wed – Thur 5 pm – 8:30 pm, Fri – Sat 5 pm – 9 pm, Sun 5 pm – 8:30 pm, Mon – Tues Closed
No Mafia
Sometimes you just want to go out for simple and delicious Italian food with a nice wine list. In Perth, the place to go for this is No Mafia.
Located in the heart of the CBD, the restaurant dishes up terrific share plates which you can enjoy in one of their comfortable booths.
When it comes to the drinks their wonderfully curated wine menu features top-notch Italian drops, as well as a range of imported, low-fuss labels that are more on the affordable side.
Address: 252 William Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: +61 04 2358 7417
Trading Hours: Mon – Thur 4 pm – 10 pm, Fri – Sat 12 pm – 10 pm, Sun Closed
No Menu Finest Italian 448
As its name alludes to, there is no set menu on offer at No Menu Finest Italian 448 in Highgate.
Instead, meals are created from fresh, seasonal ingredients which sing with vibrant flavours.
All of their pasta dishes are handmade in-store in handmade, while their sweet pastries and desserts are all made onsite too.
During a visit here you can expect aperitivo hour, wood-fired pizzas and a menu that changes every single day. You will also find yourself dining in a relaxed atmosphere in a setting with pleasant decor.
Address: 448 Beaufort Street, Highgate WA 6003
Phone: +61 04 3580 5301
Trading Hours: Tues – Sat 12 pm – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm, Sun – Mon Closed