The Food Trends Dominating Perth's Dining Scene in 2025

Perth’s food scene is evolving faster than a late-night kitchen rush, and it’s got all the right ingredients. This year, the city is buzzing with bold innovations, from unexpected twists on classic dishes to immersive dining experiences. Local produce is taking centre stage, and hybrid spaces are shaking up how we eat and drink. If you're a foodie with an appetite for adventure, Perth’s latest dining trends are ready to be devoured. Get in while it’s hot.

Anchovy Toast

Anchovy toast is having a moment in Perth, and it’s pure umami bliss. Salty, rich, and unapologetically bold, this bite isn’t for the faint-hearted—it’s for those who appreciate the magic of good bread, butter, and perfectly briny fillets. It’s the kind of snack to chase down with a post-work Negroni. 

Where to Get It: Vinotto’s take on anchovy toast is the stuff of quiet obsessions—salty fillets draped over confit onion, the kind of combo that lingers on your palate, making you not want to lose a crumb. Meanwhile, Willis nails the art of the bite with their whipped anchovy toast and black olive—a little briny, a little creamy, a lot addictive. A staff favourite for a reason, it’s the kind of thing you order once, then again, then wonder if it’s socially acceptable to order a third.

Hyper-Local Focus

This year, “local” means hyper-local. Many venues are not just sourcing ingredients from WA but partnering with urban farms and suburban growers to serve food grown within a few kilometres of their kitchens. Expect to see superb local produce taking centre stage, sourced as close to home as possible.

Where to Get It: Old Young’s Kitchen is doing this well, working closely with local farmers in the Swan Valley to source everything from fresh vegetables to artisanal cheeses. Wildflower continues to set the bar with its seasonal menus inspired by Indigenous ingredients and native produce.

Low-Alcohol, Still Delicious Beverages

As mindful drinking becomes more commonplace in Perth’s lifestyle, restaurants and bars are stepping up their game with inventive low-alcohol cocktails and alcohol-free options. Think native botanical spritzes, booze-free beers, and zero-proof wines.

Where to Get It: Subiaco’s Bar Banter is leading the charge with Heaps Normal Quiet XPAs, Gage Roads Yeah Buoy Non-Alcoholic XPAs and a selection of delicious mocktails, perfect if you’re wanting a sophisticated sip without the buzz.

Nostalgic Flavours, Reimagined

Nostalgia is always welcome, but it’s making a big comeback this year with chefs taking inspiration from childhood favourites and giving them a modern twist. Think house-made versions of classic snack foods, elevated comfort foods, and refined takes on nostalgic staples.

Where to Get It: Perth-based sugar-free ice cream brand Denada have dropped a fairy bread flavour, and bakeries are playing with nostalgic desserts, like lamingtons and vanilla slices. Perth's pubs are leaning into nostalgic dishes like chicken parmigiana, shepherd’s pie, and bangers and mash, but upgrading them with premium local ingredients. Think truffle mash, WA black Angus beef bangers, and hand-stretched mozzarella for your parmi.

Neighbourhood Gems in the Suburbs

Perth’s suburbs are becoming foodie destinations in their own right. More chefs are opening up shop outside the usual hotspots, offering incredible neighbourhood dining experiences to locals. Suburbs like Mount Hawthorn, Doubleview and Karrinyup are seeing a surge in quality venues that rival the best of the inner city, making it easier than ever to find the goods.

Where to Get It: Neighbourhood spot Bar Vino is one to try for the Mount Lawley crowd, and Tom’s Providore in Swanbourne is the ultimate local deli and cafe for foodies in the know.

Interactive Dining 

We’re leaning into the fun and memorable aspects of eating out in 2025, and seeing more venues offering immersive elements— chef’s table tastings, table-side experiences and live cooking demonstrations. It’s upping the fun, theatre and community vibes, and makes dining out more engaging than ever.

Where to Get It: Hearth takes diners on an interactive journey with its Chef’s Counter, where you can watch dishes come to life while hearing the inspiration behind each creation. At Fleur, the experience gets quirky—think a whole roasted crown of Wagin duck carved at your table and Crêpes Suzette prepared right before your eyes.

The Rise of Hybrid Spaces

Forget single-purpose venues—it’s all about blurring the lines between eatery, retail space, and community hub. Cafes doubling as art galleries or wine bars with an adjoining deli are popping up all over Perth.

Where to Get It: A creative hub in Fremantle, Stackwood combines a cafe, a concept store, and a workshop space in one venue. You can have coffee and brunch, shop for homewares and plants, or even attend a ceramics workshop.

As Perth’s dining scene continues to evolve, these emerging food trends are shaping the city’s culinary future, offering exciting new flavours and experiences for food lovers to explore in 2025. For more delicious vibes, check out our guide to the best restaurants and best bars you need to visit, stat.