The best restaurants in Western Australia right now

Despite being named after a punk band, this soigné dining room – the sophomore effort from Ann Spencer and Evan Hayter of Arimia fame – is a masterclass in quiet polish. Kerry Brooks’s stripped-back design and engaged service set the scene for thoughtful cooking, with local produce starring in dishes such as kangaroo tartare tartlets, truffle-spiked tortellini and pumpkin all-sorts. 

The stylish wine-bar foundations remain intact, from puffy focaccia and deftly handled seafood to chicken liver parfait toast. But Paul Bentley’s growing interest in Mexican cooking adds another dimension, with dishes inspired by his time in Mexico, including tostadas, birria and salsa macha. A next-door pizzeria completes its good-neighbour credentials.

Belfast-born chef Aaron Moore brings Irish roots and Greek influences to Hyde Perth’s elegant lobby restaurant. To eat, pastirmopita with fermented chilli, charcoal-grilled goat sausages and taramasalata with smoked roe, best enjoyed with baked-to-order flatbreads, Greco booze and Jane Montero’s knockout desserts.

Small details make a big impression at this grand coastal dining room, from Islay whisky served with every Gibson Martini to duck parfait with Noble One jelly. Inspired by Manhattan steakhouses and elegant European hotel restaurants, it goes big on service, rib-eye, classic cooking and a cellar built for special occasions.

What began as a family farm is now an essential destination, with Ben and Sasha McDonald turning the homestead into a celebration of its own produce. Estate wines, homegrown vegetables, farm-raised meat and seasonal sweets fill the table, while warm hospitality and tour packages complete the Glenarty Road experience.

Lush crème caramel. Sauce Robert for your steak. Fat cuffs of crunchy baguette. Le Rebelle proudly carries a torch for the classics, with vitello tonnato, mushroom XO and cavatelli adding a playful European edge. A Gallic-leaning wine list and warm, obliging service tie it all together, with the signature crab toast a must. 

What does it take to be Perth’s premier Italian restaurant? Dig deeper for inspiration, source better ingredients and cook with precision. From the famous tagliatelle with veal and beef ragù to wood-roasted tiger prawns and wagyu hanger steak, the bold, Northern Italian cooking is matched by equally outgoing service and on-brand drinks.

Attached to the Limeburners whisky cellar door, Oscar’s is leading the Swan Valley’s contemporary food and wine scene. Rockpool alum Justin Hughes makes pristine local ingredients shine, from wood-grilled Gwamby lamb to raw scampi with zippy mandarin. A fully West Australian cellar makes it a compelling day-trip destination.

Fish takes centre stage at this modern coastal dining room, from gyotaku prints to Scott Bridger’s assured seafood cooking. Raw tuna and lookalike tiles of cured watermelon put a neat spin on crudo, while the charcoal grill works wonders with Shark Bay cuttlefish and tiger prawns.

The Cott Beach Hotel’s glossy, Beachhouse Barbie-esque dining room brings fresh ideas to modern Asian cooking. Korean-born chef Steven Ryu serves up playful dishes such as mentaiko fried rice and red curry rice cakes, alongside sake, spice-friendly wines and cocktails. Add coastal views and engaged service, and East meets West with ease. 

Set among bushland and Snake + Herring’s snappy regional wines, this sleek cellar door-restaurant makes the most of its surroundings. Veteran chef Aaron Carr’s seasonal, locavore cooking might pair WA kingfish with burnt eggplant or duck ham cavatelli with Manjimup black truffle. Switched-on service seals the deal.