RESTAURANT DESTINATION: Top Food in Perth

RESTAURANT DESTINATION: Top Food in Perth

By Jorge Jefferds April 28, 2016

Before you leave the Western shores of Australia, remember to dine in these places. They feature the most typical food of this part of the country. 

Witchetty Grubs, not Gnocchis

Halo Restaurant (Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia, phone number: 61-8-9325-4575) invites customers for modern seafood dishes, and matched wines in a stylish, airy dining room with water views. They implement the freshness of local seafood, vegetables, meat and game. They pride themselves of using local growers.  They carry this over to their beverage offering as well, where actively search out and frequently meet local wine makers, artisan spirit producers, and craft beer producers. "We even travel to breweries, vineyards and distilleries in the name of research if we have too," he recalled.  In an era where local sustainability is the key, their service offering is not only appealing to locals who are looking to try something a little left of center, but also showcases the vast array of talent the local producers have for the tourists in such great state. 

Overlooking Perth from Halo Restaurant

Fraser's (Fraser Ave, West Perth WA 6005, Australia, phone number: 61-8-9481-7100) introduces Western Australian cuisine in a semi-circular room with floor-to-ceiling windows and wood accents. Fraser’s is an important part of a group of iconic West Australian restaurant and function destinations with names like BWG Steakhouse, the Old Brewery, and Indiana. There is a private dining with views over the beautiful Swan River and city, and exclusive use of a private terrace, where all manner of events can be accommodated. Menus for your event are designed by Chefs Chris Taylor and Rhys Jones, who pride themselves on ensuring that the food is one of the most memorable elements of your day. A large timber boardroom-style table seats a maximum of 28 guests, and can also be configured for smaller groups and cocktail functions. The room can be set with wireless internet and audiovisual equipment including data projector and drop down screen. 

Fraser's Wedding Venues

Pizzeria and Café Millioncino (Australia, 451 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia, phone number: 61-8-9226-4009) is a spacious family-run venue with rustic decor, dishing up traditional Sicilian and Italian cooking. The owners, Maurizio and Emanuele, found inspiration in the authenticity of those village pizzerias back home, where fresh, home-made, and personally selected ingredients are the only option to great taste. They collected and created original recipes, and deserts. As a result, they prepared them to impress friends and family alike. At Pizzeria By Millioncino, there are many special offers many traditional pizzerias do not consider in their menus: such as the families' Sicilian dough recipe, exotic toppings such as their favorite La Buffalo. Surely, these are not traditional toppings, but they are not a traditional pizzeria: they love to be creative and will customize any of their pizzas to suit your taste. If you have been seeking a warm and friendly, but traditional Italian experience, come on in! 

Interior of Pizzeria Millioncino

Balthazar (6 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia, phone number: 61-8-9421-1206) is a sophisticated, intimate setting for refined Modern Australian dining, plus a robust wine list. A partly underground restaurant - bar, small, exacting, refined, hand cultured. All about the plate, delivered by friendly staff. The restaurant - bar concept means you can also arrive at anytime, have drinks with light food, or settle in and dine at length.

The bar at Balthazar's

Red Cabbage (49/15 Labouchere Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia, phone number: 61-8-9367-5744) is synonym for modern Australian restaurant, introducing high-concept dishes, tasting menus, and all of them served in an intimate room. Considered one of Perth’s finest, Red Cabbage's success is the proud result of the Quantas Magazine 2014 award-winning British chef Scott O’Sullivan, who has always packed a ‘WOW’ factor on both plate and palate, but now he is playing a theatrical edge. 

Red Cabbage when the day is over

Suggestions do not always include food you are accustomed to. Anyway, if you are into experiencing unforgettable dishes, ask for tastes such as Witchetty grubs, Anzac biscuits, emu steaks, or Balmain bugs.