Best Italian Restaurants in Perth for Pizza, Pasta & Aperitivo

Perth is home to some of the most phenomenal hand-made pasta, woodfired pizza, fresh antipasti and of course, amazing aperitivo. From the luxe, romantic date night spots to the more casual Italian eateries, we’re spoiled for choice here in Perth.

If you’re looking for a delicious and authentic feast next time you go out for lunch or dinner, you’re in luck. Here are the best Italian restaurants in Perth to carb up at.

Post

Post Osteria & Bar is one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth, serving up traditional and authentic dishes inside of a contemporary venue filled with warmth and charm. With the belief that good food can be suspended in time, Post is all about honouring classic Italian flavors while adding a modern touch. From handmade pastas to perfectly paired wines from the incredibly long and impressive list on offer, you’re in for a real treat from the moment you sit down. The menu continually changes depending on local produce and seasonality, guaranteeing fresh dishes full of flavour every single time.

1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth 

Tommasino’s

Entering Tommasino’s is akin to stepping into Rome. Dishing out authentic Roman cuisine in the heart of Mt. Lawley, this Italian restaurant specialises in Pinsa, a ‘cloud-like’ pizza that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Pinsa is lighter than traditional pizza, meaning you can enjoy more of it without getting full as quickly! And while Tommasino’s is known for their authentic Roman pinsa, don’t skip past the pasta or grill! The Agnello Al Balsamico and Ribeye steak have us salivating just thinking about them.

609 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

Lulu La Delizia

If you’re craving a steaming bowl of pasta, look no further than Lulu La Delizia, one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth for an authentic feast. Specialising in premium fresh pasta and immaculate wine, the team at this Italian hotspot are determined to bring the focus back to the pasta itself, rather than solely the sauce. While the quality of sauce plays an integral role in deeming the deliciousness of the pasta, so does the pasta itself. Start off with the pan e sugo, a delicious sauce served with house bread, before digging into their special pasta dishes. And don’t forget to leave room for dessert! Traditional gems including panna cotta, crostoli and tiramisu await…

5/97 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Tetsun Bar

Tetsun Bar is a vibey restaurant for Italian in Perth. Featuring modern Italian cuisine, this Osteria is the perfect place to catch up with friends over great food and delicious vino. Menu items change regularly along with in season vegetables and produce, but you’re bound for a delicious feed no matter what’s on offer. Pick from many share plates including char-grilled mortadella on a stick, or dig into something larger like the coal grilled black vinegar glazed half chicken with chickpeas, miso, and Sichuan peppercorn.

12/760 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

La Madonna Nera

This neighbourhood wine bar and cucina is friendly, welcome, and serving up some of the best Italian in Perth. La Madonna Nera is the perfect place for aperitivo, dinner, or a post-meal wine in a vibrant setting. We recommend digging into the tagliatelle with king oyster, chestnut & shiitake mushrooms after selecting a few shared smaller plates, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

Can’t decide? Pick the ‘Shut up & Eat’ menu, wherein La Madonna Nera’s seasoned chefs will take the guessing work out for you and serve you a shared-style dinner of some of their best dishes.

1/155 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn

Cecchi’s

Cecchi’s has now moved down the road to Bedford, bringing their amazing menu with them. This cosy eatery has been running since 2013, you’ll find a beautiful selection of Antipasti, Primi, Secondi and Pizza – plus lots of delicious wines to sip on. Warm, vibrant and full of a rustic charm, Cecchi’s is one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth by far.

1000 Beaufort Street, Bedford

Acqua e Sale

‘Acqua e Sale‘ means ‘water and salt’, which is the base for the perfect bowl of pasta and two essential ingredients in so many Italian dishes. This restaurant sure knows what they’re doing. Loved by locals, you’ll find a mix of modern and traditional Italian fare at this gorgeous, intimate restaurant.

Start off with their Focaccia al Rosmarino, a delicious rosemary and garlic focaccia that you’ll need to force yourself from ordering an extra three plates – because they’re more incredible food to come. With pasta and risotto aplenty, you’ll be rolling out the door.

391 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth

Isola Bar & Cibo

If you can’t be sipping a spritz in Cinque Terre, this dreamy oceanfront spot in Thompsons Bay is a close second. Isola brings the coastal Italy vibes to Rottnest Island, with a menu of achingly simple dishes made with the freshest, local produce, alongside refreshing Italian-themed drinks – right on the beach. This is the type of place where casual afternoons sipping and grazing feel so luxurious and sophisticated, you’ll never want to leave.

Colebatch Avenue, Rottnest Island

Vin Populi 

There’s something about this gorgeous, effortlessly cool Italian wine bar that has us feeling like we could linger here for hours. With the most refreshing cocktails (the limoncello spritz is to-die-for), crave-worthy antipasti and a beautiful, breezy atmosphere, it’s easy to see why Vin Populi has fast become a Fremantle hotspot – and one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth. The pasta is fresh, the menu is fantastic and the wine list is incredible. 

11 High Street, Fremantle

Il Lido

This relaxed-yet-sophisticated seaside Italian canteen in Cottesloe is serving all the good stuff – that’s hand-made pasta, Italian coffee, fresh pastries, dolce and aperitivo – all with a side of breathtaking views of iconic Cottesloe beach. Inside, the mood is casual and the atmosphere is vibrant. But the idyllic front terrace at golden hour, aperitivo in hand as the sun sets over the ocean, is the only place to be. 

88 Marine Parade, Cottesloe 

Si Paradiso

Highgate’s slice of retro-Italy serves some of the best-woodfired pizzas in Perth, but that’s not all this gem has going for it. Si Paradiso has a front lobby restaurant/bar that’s perfect for sips and catch-ups over delicious Italian snacks and sharing plates, but it’s the impressive outdoor amphitheatre where the magic happens. There’s a sense of privacy and excitement when you step inside this space, especially if you catch a sunset party or a Sunday session. 

1/446 Beaufort Street, Highgate

Volare

This aperitivo-style bar will whisk you away from Maylands to the great coastal cities of Italy. It’s a place to gather for modern Italian and European bites, paired with world class aperitivo and digestivo cocktails, an eclectic amaro selection and a deliciously varied wine list. 

Open Wednesday through Sunday, it’s a unique art deco space is full of nostalgic charm – and is a winning spot to relax for the afternoon, with friends and neighbours (even with a cute date).

Unwind, socialise and indulge in la dolce vita, because Volare is up there as one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth. 

198 Whatley Crescent, Maylands 

Threecoins & Sons

For family, friends, and everyone in between. That’s the ethos that spills into everything Threecoins & Sons stand for. Come here to be comforted by elevated classics, as you take a seat in an intimate dining room with checkered tablecloths.

Settle in for wood-fired pinsas (Roman-style pizzas) layered with the likes of mortadella, pineapple salsa, pickled peppers and parmigiano cream, as well as lush handmade pasta. It’s all deliziosa Italian eats made for sharing, albeit with a few inspired touches that may surprise you. 

Secondi plates include poached line-caught market fish, grape tomato and black olive acqua pazza and a char-grilled half chicken with lemon, caper and parsley piccata sauce.

Perhaps you’d like to fill the table with various bites of antipasti instead, worth their weight in prosciutto crudo? Go for the house selection, some seafood fritto misto, and a bounty of Lambrusco Rosso wine – and you’ll soon be grinning from ear to ear at one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth. 

Beaufort Square,  2/776 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley 

Birraz Ristobar

Dining at this authentic Birraz Ristobar in Mount Hawthorn is always a fun and relaxing time, especially when we order ‘Edigo’s Special Selection’ – a steady flow of all the top menu picks, from fresh burrata to mouthwatering pasta and perfectly cooked steak. The perfect spot to gather with a big bunch of friends, or for a more intimate dinner date, this has got to be one of the best value ‘feed me’ menus in Perth, and it’s guaranteed to leave you utterly content. 

406 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn 

Spritz Spizzicheria

Celebrating the joy of the quintessential Italian cocktail, the Aperol Spritz, this bubbly Mount Hawthorn restaurant has an extensive menu, excellent cocktails, and atmosphere to boot. The food is authentic at Spritz Spizzicheria (think generous antipasto plates, delicious pasta, pizza and cocktails) and on the more affordable side, and while you can’t book online, walk-ins are always welcomed. It’s no wonder this place is always buzzing. 

148 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn 

Bar Vino

A true local gem, Mt Lawley’s brand new Bar Vino won’t be able to stay secret for long. This stunning space is the home of Willing Coffee by day, transforming into a chic and elegant wine bar by night. Grab a table by the window and order an aperitivo as you peruse the menu of Italian dishes that would make every Nonna proud, with the highest quality local produce on display throughout. Trust us when we tell you to order the house made Italian chickpea flatbread. One of our favourite spots for best Italian in Perth, every time. 

181 Central Avenue, Mount Lawley 

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