Perth food guide: The best restaurants in Perth

One of the most geographically isolated cities in the world, Perth is brimming with award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes. During your cruise to the coastal capital of Western Australia, you’re certain to work up an appetite. Eat your way around the city with our guide to the best restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Perth: 

• Finlay & Sons
• Flora & Fauna
• Sayers Sister 

917 Beaufort Street, Inglewood, Perth, WA, 6052  

This Inglewood family-run favourite boasts a fresh menu served alongside speciality coffee. The all-day menu consists of delicious dishes like banana and blueberry bread with whipped ricotta and berry compote and there are plenty of gluten-free snacks available, too. Word on the street says that the hash browns are not to be missed! For those seeking a leisurely breakfast, there’s plenty of outdoor dining space, and for those strapped for time, there’s a handy coffee window to grab and go. 

4/70 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge, Perth, WA, 6003

Described by Secret Perth as “a small place with big flavours,” Flora & Fauna is one of Perth’s most impressive hidden gems. Quite literally hidden in a Northbridge laneway, at just 18 square metres, it is tiny, but its quality all-day brunch menu which is 100% plant-based more than makes up for it. With fresh-pressed juices, micrology coffee, freshly baked sweets and savouries, Flora & Fauna has something for everyone. Each super vibrant, colourful dish is playfully topped with edible flowers. 

236 Lake Street, Perth, WA, 6000 

Open every day from 6.30 am to 2.30 pm, Sayers Sister is the perfect spot for an early bite to eat or a late brunch. The ever-popular cafe has a real communal feel and the eclectic decor of Sayers Sister is half the appeal. On the menu, which is focused on interesting, appealing food and great coffee, you’ll find a whole host of delicious options including Nutella cheesecake waffles and leek and parmesan croquettes. On Friday and Saturday nights, Sayers sister is open for sangria and it’s known for being the best in the area. 

• Le Rebelle
• Lulu La Delizia
• Monsterella

676 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley, Perth, WA, 6050

Le Rebelle is a quaint neighbourhood haunt known and loved for its intimate interiors and familiar European food. Spanning three tiers with a bistro, a wine bar and an intimate dining area, the restaurant was inspired by the old romanticism of classic Parisian and New York bistros. The menu boasts house classics like crab toast and duck liver parfait mixed with fresh new features. An accompanying wine list, with an array of European and Australian wines, should be sampled in between mouth-watering plates. 

5/97 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Perth, WA, 6008

Pasta lover? Lulu La Delizia prides itself on serving the best homemade pasta in Perth. Specialising in premium fresh pasta and the delights of Friuli and the Venetian spice route, the restaurant is uber popular with clued-up-out-of-towners and locals alike. For this reason, remember to book in advance. The rustic yet charming vibe and the robust wine list that includes local producers and northern Italian varieties add to the traditional yet welcoming atmosphere. It’s not to be missed! 

46 Grantham Street, Wembley, Perth, WA, 6014

Pizza is the name of the game at Monsterella, a relaxed family-owned pizzeria that has something for everyone. With handmade woodfire pizza made from naturally risen dough, traditional Italian street food and a few pasta, antipasti and salad options, Monsterella has something for everyone on its menu. The restaurant is most loved for its incredibly good flavour combinations, like the Van Horn which is made with fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, salami smoked leg ham and basil. Delicious. 

• Long Chim
• Wildflower
• Yiamas 

Corner of Barrack Street & St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000

Set in the converted basement of the State Buildings, Long Chim brings Bangkok’s vibrant flavours to Perth. Inspired by Thailand’s market food stalls, the restaurant serves up fresh, authentic flavours in a lively setting surrounded by quirky graffiti and open brick walls. And those authentic flavours slap you in the face the moment you step through the door. Enjoy spicy pork with rice cakes, traditional pad Thai or deep fried soft shell crab, to name just a few, alongside an exciting cocktail. 

COMO The Treasury, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth, WA, 6000 

Perched atop the COMO Treasury Hotel just seconds away from Long Chim, Wildflower celebrates Western Australia’s abundance with ingredients sourced from local farmers and foragers. The menu revolves around the six Indigenous seasons: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang and often features rare treasures such as acacia, Geraldton wax and finger lime. The regular menu changes mean each visit offers a unique dining experience. 

26 Denis Street, Subiaco, Perth, WA, 6008

Sharing is caring at Yiamas, a timeless, whitewashed Greco cottage turned taverna. The share-style menu, which is inspired by ancient Greece, is underpinned by the rich, smokey flavours coming from the coal grill. The drinks list goes big on Grecian wines, spirits and on-theme cocktails. The warm welcome and open-air courtyard encourage diners to come together and the result is a relaxed and informal setting. Is this Perth or the dreamy towns dotted along Greece’s coastline? Your guess is as good as ours.