With more than 3,300 dining venues and over 67,000 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, the dining choices in Perth can be overwhelming. This guide, grounded in verified local sources from the WA Good Food Guide and the city’s top editorial reviews, cuts through the noise to highlight the best restaurants in Perth across fine dining, hidden gems, affordable eats, and everything in between.

Last checked: 2026-08-10

Total dining venues (TripAdvisor): 3,391 · Total traveler reviews: 67,006 · Cuisine styles available (Visit Perth): Asian, Italian, Mexican, Modern Australian, and more · Signature fine-dining restaurant (Crown Perth): Nobu – Japanese cuisine with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa

How we researched this guide

Last checked: 2026-08-10.

Sources reviewed: Official tourism board (visitperth.com), property/operator site (crownhotels.com.au), neutral review platform (tripadvisor.com.au), local food blogs (simplyperthfect.com, perthisok.com), WA Good Food Guide, Broadsheet, The West Australian / STM, Gold Plate Awards, and the Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia.

We did not conduct on-site visits, staff interviews, or independent price verification. Our rankings rely on publicly available aggregate data and editorial assessments, not personal curation.

Perth dining at a glance

1 Total dining venues
  • 3,391 restaurants listed on TripAdvisor (August 2026). (TripAdvisor)
2 Traveller reviews
  • 67,006 total traveller reviews for Perth dining on TripAdvisor. (TripAdvisor)
3 Cuisine styles
  • Asian, Italian, Mexican, Modern Australian, and more. (Visit Perth)
4 Top fine-dining venue
  • Nobu at Crown Perth — Japanese cuisine by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. (Crown Hotels)

What are the must-try restaurants in Perth?

Our tip: For a first-time visitor, the combination of Nobu for fine dining and Kalye Filipino Streats for a casual meal offers a strong contrast that showcases Perth’s range.

According to the WA Good Food Guide’s 2025 awards, Wildflower and Voyager Estate Restaurant hold 17-hat ratings, placing them among the highest-rated venues in the city. Hearth Restaurant in the Perth CBD earned 16 hats, while The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant and Garum received 13 and 12 hats respectively. These four venues represent the editorial benchmark for fine dining in the city.

At Crown Perth, Nobu offers Japanese fine dining under the direction of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, as highlighted by the property’s official site. Also at Crown, Modo Mio won the 2025 Gold Plate Award for European/Mediterranean Dining. For a more casual experience, Kalye Filipino Streats and Hem Street Food appear on Perth Is OK’s “Cheap & Cheerful” roundup, offering budget-friendly street food options.

The bottom line: The must-try list splits cleanly between award-winning fine dining (Wildflower, Hearth, Nobu) and affordable street food (Kalye Filipino Streats, Hem Street Food).

Where to go for dinner in Perth?

For dinner in Perth, the CBD and Crown precinct dominate. The Merrywell at Crown Perth serves pub classics with a twist, while Nobu and Modo Mio both open for dinner service. Perth’s 3,391 TripAdvisor-listed restaurants include hundreds of dinner venues, but the editorial consensus points to a few clear leaders.

The West Australian’s STM gave its highest 2025 score of 18/20 to five restaurants: Ilma Beach House, The Embassy, Nogi Lane, Light Years, and Madalena’s Bar. STM described Nogi Lane as “not hidden, but definitely a gem.” Honourable mentions scoring 17/20 included Elske, Intuition Wine & Kitchen, Bodega, Local & Aesthetic, La Capannina, Cantina di Lulu La Delizia, Seoul Hoppers, Source Foods, and Jetty Bar & Eats.

The Australian Good Food Guide’s 2026 WA hat awards also recognise Twenty Seats, Marumo, Balthazar, Petition, Si Paradiso, and Bib & Tucker as hat-rated venues across Perth and its surrounds. These are spread across the CBD, Northbridge, Fremantle, and the Swan Valley.

Why this matters: STM’s 18/20 list and AGFG’s hat awards provide two credible, non-overlapping sets of dinner recommendations, giving readers at least 20 editorially vetted options.

What are some hidden gem restaurants in Perth?

“Hidden gem” in Perth often means a neighbourhood venue that flies under the tourist radar. STM’s Nogi Lane, despite not being literally hidden, earned a “definitely a gem” label. The West Australian’s 2019 under-$25 dining guide highlighted Little Lebanon Café in Joondana and Joy Kitchen in Fremantle as favourite takeaway spots of local personalities — though that data is now older than most newer editorial coverage.

Simply Perthfect lists Millbrook Winery (Jarrahdale) and Rustico Tapas & Bar (Rockingham) as hidden gems, while Perth Is OK highlights S&T Thai Gourmet Cafe and Rym Tarng. These are spread across Jarrahdale, Rockingham, and Fremantle suburbs, rather than the CBD core.

Editor’s note: Hidden-gem coverage is largely driven by local blogs rather than awards bodies. Costs and exact ratings at these venues are not systematically available from the sources consulted.

The catch: Hidden-gem lists rely more on blog editorial than verified awards. If you want a guaranteed quality signal, start with STM’s Nogi Lane or the 17/20 honourable mentions.

What are the best affordable restaurants in Perth?

Affordable dining in Perth centres on ethnic cuisines and street food. Perth Is OK’s “Cheap & Cheerful” list includes Kalye Filipino Streats, Shapiro’s Shop, and Tak Chee House, all offering main dishes generally under the median restaurant spend. The West Australian’s 2019 guide listed Wing Ho Chinese Restaurant as a no-frills suburban favourite, again under $25.

For value-oriented fine dining, the 2025 R&CA Hostplus Awards for Excellence WA winners list includes La Bastide (European) and Little French Nest (Breakfast), both in Shenton Park and Fremantle respectively. These venues may offer a more affordable entry point than the 17-hat fine-dining tier.

The implication: Budget diners have strong options in Filipino, Chinese, and Italian cuisines, particularly outside the CBD. Award recognition at this tier is rare, so Perth Is OK’s blog curation and the R&CA awards are the most reliable guides here.

Our tip: For under $25 per head, Kalye Filipino Streats and Tak Chee House offer the most frequently cited value from local editorial sources.

What are the best Italian restaurants in Perth?

Italian cuisine is among the most common cuisine styles in Perth, alongside Asian and Modern Australian. The 2025 Gold Plate Awards list Ischia on Claisebrook as the winner of Best Pizza – Metro, making it a clear candidate for Italian-focused dining. Modo Mio at Crown Perth, winner of European/Mediterranean Dining at the same awards, serves Modern Italian cuisine. La Bastide, which won European Restaurant at the R&CA awards, also offers a European menu that includes Italian-influenced dishes.

STM’s honourable mentions included La Capannina and Cantina di Lulu La Delizia, both with 17/20 scores. These are spread across the CBD and inner suburbs.

The pattern: Perth’s Italian dining strength lies in pizza and modern Italian, with award recognition concentrated at Ischia on Claisebrook and Modo Mio, supplemented by La Capannina and Cantina di Lulu La Delizia from editorial scores.

Best restaurants in Perth for different needs

Reader type Recommended approach Key venues
Budget-conscious diners Street food and cheap eats Kalye Filipino Streats, Shapiro’s Shop, Tak Chee House
Italian cuisine lovers Award-winning pizza and modern Italian Ischia on Claisebrook, Modo Mio, La Capannina
Hidden gem explorers Neighbourhood venues outside CBD Millbrook Winery, Rustico Tapas & Bar, S&T Thai Gourmet Cafe
Fine dining seekers Hat-rated and award-winning restaurants Wildflower, Hearth Restaurant, Nobu, Voyager Estate Restaurant

Our pick for first-time visitors

For a first visit, we recommend Nobu at Crown Perth. It appears across multiple source types — Crown Hotels, Visit Perth, and the broader Perth dining conversation — giving it the strongest cross-verification. Its Japanese fine-dining menu, dinner service, and riverside location within the Crown precinct make it suitable for both romantic diners and foodies looking for variety.

Why not a hidden gem? For a first visit, we prioritise reliability over discovery. Nobu’s multi-source verification and consistent editorial mentions reduce the risk of a disappointing meal. Once you’ve had the benchmark experience, explore the hidden gems list above.

Perth restaurants pricing overview

Price tier Examples Typical cost indicator
Affordable Kalye Filipino Streats, Tak Chee House, Shapiro’s Shop Under $25 per head
Mid-range The Merrywell, Nogi Lane, La Capannina $25–$60 per head
Fine dining Nobu, Wildflower, Hearth, Voyager Estate Above $80 per head

Note: Prices are inferred from source descriptors (under-$25 dining, fine-dining positioning) and not independently verified. No menu prices were collected as part of this research.

What type of cuisine does Nobu serve?

Nobu at Crown Perth serves Japanese fine dining, under the direction of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. This is confirmed by the Crown Hotels official site.

Is there a restaurant in Perth that serves Modern Italian?

Yes. Modo Mio at Crown Perth offers Modern Italian cuisine and won the 2025 Gold Plate Award for European/Mediterranean Dining.

Where can I find cheap street food in Perth?

Kalye Filipino Streats and Hem Street Food are budget-friendly options featured in Perth Is OK’s “Cheap & Cheerful” roundup, both offering affordable street food.

Are there restaurants in Perth with a view?

Many venues along the Swan River and at Crown Perth offer water views. Specific recommendations should be checked on TripAdvisor, as our research did not systematically verify views.

How many restaurants are listed on TripAdvisor in Perth?

3,391 restaurants are listed on TripAdvisor for Perth as of August 2026, reflecting 67,006 traveller reviews.

Which Perth restaurant is mentioned by both Crown Hotels and Visit Perth?

Nobu is highlighted as a fine-dining destination by both Crown Hotels and Visit Perth, making it the most cross-referenced venue in our research.

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