Perth’s Best Pasta Spots To Twirl Your Way Through

The Italians have given the world a lot to be grateful for. Gelato on hot summer days. Pizza at midnight. Limoncello after a long lunch. Espresso strong enough to bring you back to life.

But pasta? Pasta is the gift that keeps on giving. Twirled, stuffed, baked, sauced and endlessly reinvented, it has managed to become the ultimate comfort food in every corner of the globe. Because honestly, what would life look like without carbonara, ragù, ravioli and a dangerously large bowl of spaghetti?

Fortunately, Perth is not a city willing to live that reality. From silky handmade strands to slow-cooked sauces worth cancelling plans for, these are the pasta spots proving our love affair with carbs is alive and well.

Il Santo

16 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010

For Golden Triangle locals, your pasta prayers have been answered: Claremont has a shiny new osteria, and the pasta has already earned its place on Perth’s must-try list. From the team behind Il Lido and Canteen Pizza, Il Santo is bringing handmade pasta, Italian wine and plenty of neighbourhood charm to Bay View Terrace. The mafaldine e fagioli is the standout, combining thick ruffled ribbons with beans in a comforting bowl that’s basically a hug in pasta form. Add in more than 100 Italian wines, classic aperitivo and BYO Mondays, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a very good night out in the 'Mont. 

Vin Populi

11 High St, Fremantle WA 6160

A true pasta paradise in Fremantle’s West End, Vin Populi has serious wine drinkers and carb lovers making the trip for its silky handmade pasta, generous pours and effortlessly European charm. From the same team behind No Mafia, this light-filled space has an impressive 160-bottle Italian-Australian wine list, but let’s keep our eyes on the prize: the pasta. The chalkboard menu changes with the seasons, with plenty of expert advice on finding a bottle to match. The perennial favourite is the tagliatelle ossobuco—slow-braised beef cooked until meltingly tender through perfectly made pasta for a rich, deeply satisfying bowl.

Monsterella

46 Grantham St, Wembley WA 6014

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Ordering pizza at Monsterella is always a great move. Ordering only pizza? That's where you've gone wrong. The house-made whole egg pasta deserves just as much attention, and the truffled pappardelle carbonara is the dish that'll make you give the dough a day off. Rich, silky and laced with quality parm, one twirl in and you'll be side-eyeing those woodfired slices wondering why they've been hogging all the attention.

Lulu La Delizia

5/97 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008

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There’s a reason Lulu La Delizia has become something of a pasta pilgrimage for Perth food lovers. This Subi osteria has built a national reputation for its handmade pasta, Friulian-inspired flavours and warm Italian hospitality from local legend Joel Valvasori and his stellar team. The tagliatelle della Delizia is a long-standing favourite, tangled through a rich veal and pork ragu. Keep an eye out for the rotating meu additions too, Lulu's pasta specials has a habit of making your carefully planned order go completely out the window.

No Mafia

252 William St, Northbridge WA 6003

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Despite the name, there’s nothing intimidating about this Northbridge favourite. No Mafia is all about the good stuff: handmade pasta, generous Italian cooking, excellent wine and seamless service The duck pappardelle is the dish that keeps people coming back, pairing ribbons of fresh pasta with slow-braised duck, earthy mushrooms and a hit of truffle oil for a bowl that’s rich, aromatic and deeply satisfying. Pair it with a Negroni, grab a spot on the balcony and prepare to understand why this Northbridge staple has such a loyal following.

Acqua E Sale

391 Fitzgerald St, North Perth WA 6006

Consider this your official reminder that pasta comes in more shapes than spaghetti and ravioli. Acqua E Sale is bringing a taste of Sardinia to North Perth, with a lineup of handmade pastas  you might need to Google first. From the Sardinian staple gnocchetti sardi tossed through a rich Campidanese sauce, to fregula loaded with local seafood and homemade bottarga, and the delicate half-moon mezzelune filled with artichoke and potato, ordering something unfamiliar is always a good idea at Acqua E Sale.

La Sosta

1/85 Market St, Fremantle WA 6160

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Blink and you might miss La Sosta. Hidden upstairs above Market Street, this Fremantle gem is slinging some seriously good pasta. Every dish starts from scratch, from pappardelle tangled through lamb ragu, truffle and pecorino to seafood-filled plates that make the most of WA’s coastline. Grab a spot on the balcony for a front-row seat to the Cappuccino Strip action below, preferably with a plate of pasta and a glass of something good in hand.

Spritz Spizzicheria

148 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Italian hospitality turns the volume all the way up, meet Spritz Spizzicheria. The Mount Hawthorn favourite has become famous for its buzzing atmosphere, generous plates and a pasta menu that keeps locals happily lining up down the street. Run by a team whose enthusiasm is impossible to miss, Spritz serves up everything from gnocchi bolognese and seafood-loaded spaghetti to hand-folded ravioli with rich, comforting fillings. Of course, no visit is complete without one of the namesake spritzes, made tableside to add a bit of theatre to your tipple.

Ischia 

500 Beaufort St, Highgate WA 6003

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A Beaufort Street favourite since 1998, Ischia is a family-run Italian restaurant that knows what people want from a bowl of pasta: generous portions, bold flavours and plenty of old-school Italian charm. The menu is packed with favourites, from the much-loved pappardelle ragù with slow-cooked beef brisket to fettuccine all’uovo con pollo, seafood-loaded spaghetti and homemade gnocchi. With traditional sauces, baked pasta and rotating specials to choose from, it remains a deliciously dependable spot locals return to whenever the pasta craving hits.

Cecchi’s 

1000 Beaufort St, Bedford WA 6052

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After moving into a bigger, brighter space just down the road, Cecchi’s is proving that good pasta only gets better with a little more room. This Bedford favourite serves up handmade pasta with plenty of Italian soul, with the casarecce and traditional pork and beef ragù earning plenty of love. There’s plenty more to explore across the menu too, from crab bucatini with chilli, garlic and lemon to duck ragù mafalde. Best enjoyed with a few pasta-loving pals and a table full of dishes to share.

Ciao Italia

273 Mill Point Rd, South Perth WA 6151

Forget polished pasta palaces—Ciao Italia is where Perth goes for big bowls, big flavours and a little bit of beautiful chaos. This South Perth institution has been serving old-school Italian comfort food since 1999, earning a fiercely loyal following with generous portions, buzzing tables and a menu packed with every pasta craving imaginable. From creamy classics to hearty lasagnes, there’s a reason locals are happy to line up for a seat in this checkered-tablecloth favourite. Add in Italian ballads, waiters calling orders across the room and the scent of garlic wafting from the kitchen, and you’ve got one of Perth’s most beloved pasta institutions.

Francoforte Spaghetti Bar

Shop 4/189 William St, Northbridge WA 6003

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Francoforte looked at the endless world of pasta shapes and said: thanks, but we’ll stick with spaghetti. The only decision left is which sauce gets the honour, with guanciale carbonara, pork and veal polpetti, squid in vino, kale pesto and the cult-favourite broccoli pasta all making a very convincing case. With BYO and the train station practically on the doorstep, it’s an easy carb-loading stop before catching the next service home. 

Post

State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave, Perth WA 6000

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Post is where pasta lovers go when they’re feeling a little fancy. Set inside the beautifully restored State Buildings, this elegant Italian restaurant brings a touch of old-world glamour to the CBD, with impeccable service and a dining room that makes even a casual lunch feel like an occasion. The handmade pasta takes centre stage, with seasonal creations that showcase the beauty of Italian cooking done properly. Built for long lunches, date nights and pasta-filled dinners that stretch a little longer than planned, Post knows how to make a meal feel memorable. Just make sure you leave room for the tiramisu—skipping it would be a rookie mistake.

Capri

21 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160

For no-nonsense spaghetti and old-school service, fourth-generation family-owned Capri is a Fremantle institution that has well and truly earned its stripes. Serving up generous Italian classics since the 1950s, this South Terrace mainstay has barely strayed from the formula that made it a local favourite: hearty portions, familiar favourites and Italian hospitality. The menu (and much of the charm) has stayed delightfully old-school, with steaming lasagne, spaghetti bolognese, penne napoletana and plenty of parmesan piled sky-high. But the real Capri magic starts before the main event, with complimentary soup and crusty bread arriving alongside your meal. It's a small gesture that somehow makes the whole experience feel like dinner at Nonna’s house. 

More Suggestions

Let's face it, when it comes to good pasta, the limit does not exist. We've got a few other faves around town that are well worth a look.

• Casa, Mount Hawthorn—You could write this neighbourhood gem off as a wine bar and go on your merry way, but you'd be missing out on some of the silkiest, sexiest pastas in Perth. Trust us, Casa can do no wrong.
• Santini, Perth CBD—The kitchen at this dazzling CBD joint nails the brief every single time. And while the tiramisu might steal the show, you won't be sending back the spanner crab linguine. 
• Tommasinos, Mount Lawley—They just so happen to serve one of Perth's cheesiest cacio e pepe, whipped up in a giant cheese wheel and served right at your table. Need we say more?
• Testun, Inglewood—Brought to you by the next gen of the same fam behind Three Coins, Testun is a funky bar with a banging food menu that isn't afraid to break the rules.

If you're wanting a little more Italian goodness, check out Perth's Best Italian Restaurants.