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Moxy Times Square | The Verdict

Love the idea of living it up in the Big Apple without breaking the bank? We hear you and raise you Moxy Times Square.

Restaurants

King Somm & Jane Dough | The Verdict

Welcome, King Somm and Jane Dough, we’ve been waiting a while for you.

Restaurants

BARI-UMA | The Verdict

It’s no wonder this joint is called BARI-UMA—it literally means “super tasty” in Japanese.

Restaurants

Tagine Tapas & Grill | The Verdict

It’s a big call, but we’re pretty sure we’ve found the best hummus in Perth, thanks to new Mount Lawley…

Restaurants

Mummucc | The Verdict

Cosy, friendly, buzzy and with a menu bursting with flavour, Mummucc already feels like it has always been part of the neighbourhood.

Restaurants

Kukan Izakaya | The Verdict

As self-professed Japanese foodies, we had no choice but to check out the newest joint on the block Kukan Izakaya, and boy did they deliver.

Restaurants

Eccolo | The Verdict

For authentic and delightful food that fills the void of an Italian nonna in your life, a visit to Italian restaurant Eccolo in Hillarys…

Cafes

The Neighbourhood Kitchen & Coffee | The Verdict

When you think about what you want from your local cafe,…

Bars & Pubs

The Standard | The Verdict

On a sunny Friday arvo a few weeks back, The Urban List crew made tracks to The Standard for a lazy, long lunch on the deck.

Restaurants

Neighborhood Pizza | The Verdict

Tucked away in a dark corner of Mount Hawthorn, Perth pizza joint Neighborhood Pizza is a big-on-flavour pizzeria fast becoming a favourite…

Restaurants

Brika | The Verdict

Brika in Northbridge is undoubtedly one of my favourite restaurants in Perth. That saganaki. That slow cooked lamb. That spanakopita. I…

Bars & Pubs

Quarter Acre Hotel | The Verdict

When we heard a new neighbourhood pub was coming to the shady suburb of Applecross, backed by Perth hospitality geniuses Miles Hull and…

Food & Drink

My Bayon | The Verdict

Despite its proximity to Western Australia, there aren’t too many Cambodian influences in Perth, but Northbridge restaurant My Bayon…

Restaurants

Opus | The Verdict

Opus is one of those iconic Perth restaurants that has been around for years but is still a bit of a mystery for those that haven’t…

Restaurants

La Vida Urbana | The Verdict

After one visit to La Vida Urbana in Leederville, this Mexican joint flew right into my fave restaurants in Perth list. That doesn’t…

Restaurants

Locale Mio | The Verdict

Translated to “My Local” Locale Mio specialises in authentic farm to plate eats, just like Sal’s mama would make him as a…

Cafes

Source Foods | The Verdict

Last week, we ventured down to an unassuming little cafe in Perth called Source Foods and were promptly blown away by the incredible quality…

Restaurants

Neho Asian Tapas | The Verdict

Walking into Victoria Park’s newest Asian tapas joint, Neho Asian Tapas, I knew I was in for a treat for the senses—not to…

Bars & Pubs

Goody Twos | The Verdict

Whether you’re looking for an insane collection of Japanese whiskey, a place to dance the night away or some out-of-this-world bar…

Fitness

The Verdict | Bodies By Ryan

When you enter the Claremont Showgrounds, ghosts from your teenage past might whisper ‘fairy floss, ferris wheel and…

Restaurants

Saroor | The Verdict

Unless you’ve had the privilege of living in or visiting India, when most think of Indian food, curries are probably the first thing…

Restaurants

Odyssea | The Verdict

Guys, if you haven’t sat down to a delicious piece of fish and a crisp glass of white wine at Odyssea overlooking City Beach…

Restaurants

Bangkok Brothers | The Verdict

Bringing some much-needed vibrancy to the James Street sector of Northbridge, Bangkok Brothers serves tasty Thai-style eats…

Restaurants

Los Bravos | The Verdict

​When we heard the news that Emma Ferguson and Daniel Morris—the duo behind No Mafia and Balthazar—were opening Los…

Restaurants

Stable Hands | The Verdict

Stable Hands has been one of our favourite Fremantle haunts since it opened as a cafe a couple of years ago so when they decided to…

Cafes

Hylin | The Verdict

Nestled into a leafy West Leederville street between busy Cambridge Street and the railway tracks, Hylin’s friendly staff and…

Cafes

Chu Bakery | The Verdict

New kid on the block, Chu Bakery, is keeping it simple, classy and to the point in their little corner shop which has already been…

Cafes

Mel & Co Kitchen | The Verdict

Breakfast and tapas are two of our favourite things so when we heard Mel & Co Kitchen in Cottesloe was doing both with an…

Cafes

Tropico | The Verdict

We’re pretty dang lucky in Perth to have chefs that take breakfast as seriously as lunch and dinner and understand the significance of…

Restaurants

Bib & Tucker | The Verdict

With the plethora of new beachside eateries cropping up in Perth lately (hey Odyssea, The Shorehouse and Bathers Beach…

Cafes

Little Raw Deli | The Verdict

We found healthy Snickers pancake in Perth and they look almost as epic as they taste! Hidden in the quaint streets of Carlisle, Little Raw…

Cafes

George Street Quarters | The Verdict

It’s hard not to fall in love with Freo when you’re sitting at a table on George Street in the gorgeous Autumn sunshine tucking…

Food & Drink

Gather Northbridge | The Verdict

It’s not all that often you come across a business willing to sacrifice their own interests in order to help others, but that’s…

Restaurants

Bivouac | The Verdict

Since opening way back in 2011 (Where have those years gone?!?), Northbridge restaurant Bivouac has remained firmly in my top five…

Cafes

Layup | The Verdict

Layup is the name. Brunch is the game. They’ve only been open a month but Northbridge cafe Layup’s brunch game is already…

Restaurants

iLPASTO | The Verdict

Located next to the post office on the corner of Beaufort Street & Ninth Avenue Inglewood, iLPASTO has everything you’d…

Restaurants

Ribs & Burgers | The Verdict

Having thrown open their doors a few months ago in the new foodie mecca that is the 140 precinct, Perth restaurant Ribs &…

Restaurants

2 Fat Indians | The Verdict

We can’t think of a more appropriate name for this drool worthy restaurant. After trying their new all-you-can-eat Thali weekend lunch…

Restaurants

Bistro Bellavista | The Verdict

If there's one thing we'll never get sick of, it's finding a good authentic Italian restaurant in Perth, and we've done just…

Cafes

Sorganic | The Verdict

As far as life ambitions go, searching for the ultimate fruit loaf to create the perfect wedge of spicy, fruity toast to feast on is…

Restaurants

Main Street Ryu | The Verdict

Barrack Street might not come to mind immediately when considering dinner options in the city, but with lots of new residents and some…

Restaurants

Threecoins Italian Trattoria | The Verdict

Ever contemplated flying to Italy for the weekend just to get your fill of their delicious food? Well, I’m here to tell you that you…

Bars & Pubs

Measure Dessert Bar | The Verdict

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Measure Dessert Bar opened in Mount Lawley a few years ago and it is officially…

Cafes

Regular Coffee Company | The Verdict

The northern suburbs coffee scene is on the rise, and Carine's Regular Coffee Company is the latest to join the ranks. Sitting in a…

Restaurants

Miss Chow’s | The Verdict

Good things come in small packages, especially when those small packages are dumplings. They’ve only been open a few months but…

Restaurants

Cam St Social | The Verdict

Nestled among old favourites of Cambridge Street (from evening shenanigans at The Wembley Hotel to afternoon treats at Coffee Table…

Food & Drink

Baker et Chef | The Verdict

As much as we all love travelling, sometimes it’s just not financially viable to jump on a plane and jet off somewhere fabulous. Which…

Bars & Pubs

The Peach Pit | The Verdict

Opening very quietly last weekend before the official launch this Sunday, The Peach Pit in Scarborough is already pumping, and…

Restaurants

La Sosta | The Verdict

Leading up to its half decade birthday, it’s crazy to think that I only just visited Fremantle Italian joint La Sosta for…

Restaurants

Little Way | The Verdict

Bringing a much-needed breath of fresh air to the Nedlands dining scene, Little Way is the sort of classy bistro everyone wishes…

Bars & Pubs

The Peach Pit | The Verdict

Opening very quietly last weekend before the official launch this Sunday, The Peach Pit in Scarborough is already pumping, and…

Restaurants

Piccolo Trattoria | The Verdict

While abundant in community good vibes, my neighbourhood Shenton Park has been slightly poor in the restaurant scene for quite some time.…

Beauty

Bodhi J Just Opened A New Day Spa In Cottesloe And It’s Pure Heaven

The geniuses behind one of Perth’s most loved day spas, Bodhi J, have gone and opened a new piece of paradise on the shores of…

Bars & Pubs

The Camfield | The Verdict

Walking into The Camfield, the first thing you notice is how perfectly this Perth pub compliments its surrounds. It has a…

Restaurants

Uma | The Verdict

If Uma chef Alejandro Saravia can convince ten per cent of the people who try his food to book a trip to Peru, he’ll be a…

Cafes

Glory Bowls | The Verdict

Glory Bowls is sitting pretty on Calais Road in Scarborough and considering how new it is (it only opened in June), I was shocked at…

Restaurants

Andly Private Kitchen | The Verdict

For a restaurant to be shrouded in as much mystery as Andly Private Kitchen is a little unusual for…

Cafes

Cafe Debretton & Bennett | The Verdict

Hey Perth, we’ve found a new, hidden cafe in Fremantle and we’re not going to tell you about it. Just kidding—we had you…

Restaurants

Mary’s | The Verdict

It’s not all about doughnuts and baked goods at this Highgate gem—after dark Wednesday through Saturday, Perth restaurant…

Restaurants

La Lola | The Verdict

Neighbourhood gem is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days but the cliché really is true when it comes to Perth Italian…

Food & Drink

Nasi Lemak Korner | The Verdict

Could Nasi Lemak Korner be dishing out the best beef rendang in Perth? One of the newest Malaysian restaurants to hit Perth, Nasi Lemak…

Bars & Pubs

Bar Bizu | The Verdict

Founded on the basis of simplicity, the flavours coming out of the kitchen at Bar Bizu in West Perth are anything but. After taking over…

Restaurants

Pepper Lunch | The Verdict

Since popping up in Mount Lawley’s coolest new laneway in January, I’ve visited Pepper Lunch six times—so you…

Food & Drink

Ficus | The Verdict

Owners of Cantina 663 and the Bunbury Farmers Market respectively, Paul Vanderplancke and Kevin Opferkuch are no strangers to running a damn…

Food & Drink

French Accent | The Verdict

Nothing says ‘date night’ more than a romantic French restaurant in the heart of our beautiful Swan Valley. And that is exactly…

Restaurants

Mack Daddy’s New York Slice | The Verdict

Confession time: It is actually pretty embarrassing how many times The Urban List Perth office has indulged in Mack Daddy’s New…

Restaurants

Grab A Yabby | The Verdict

The freshest addition to Beaux Lane in Mount Lawley, Grab A Yabby is the wildest new dining craze to hit Perth. Serving fresh seafood,…

Cafes

Kazoomies | The Verdict

What happens when passionate local chef Nimrod Kazoom opens a Freo cafe serving food inspired by North Africa, Spain, his family, and a…

Cafes

Panda & Co | The Verdict

If there is one thing we can say for sure about Panda & Co in Highgate, it’s that this place is not your average…

Restaurants

Baan Baan | The Verdict

If you could bottle the warmth, vibrant energy and spiciness of Thailand, it would look a lot like Dao Thanasothorn’s Baan Baan.…

Restaurants

Heirloom | The Verdict

With a menu that blends flavours from the land and sea, the food at Heirloom in East Perth is crafted for maximum nourishment and…

Restaurants

El Publico | The Verdict

El Publico is no new kid on the block. In fact, it won us over back in 2012 with its punchy cocktails, super cool interior and of course,…

Restaurants

Old Lira | The Verdict

When an amazing pizza joint opens around the corner of your house, property values should spike. At least I think that’s the case for…

Cafes

Someday Coffee Co | The Verdict

After opening in Floreat at the beginning of 2017 Someday Coffee Co quickly became one of the most Instragrammed cafes…

Restaurants

Mel & Co Garden | The Verdict

Perth, we’ve got an exciting new opening for you to check out. Mel & Co Garden in Nedlands officially opens tomorrow and this…

Restaurants

Food + Wine Pop Up | The Verdict

Bursting into life two weeks ago behind fashion boutique, Ginger Morris in South Freo, locals are hoping the Food + Wine Pop…

Cafes

The Other Side | The Verdict

When a neighbourhood icon like The Other Side gets a new owner and announces a revamp, regulars wait with bated breath to see whether their…

Restaurants

Rossonero | The Verdict

Bringing some much-needed vibrancy to the Guildford Road end of Eight Avenue in Maylands, Rossonero is dishing up really good…

Restaurants

Le Rebelle | The Verdict

Perth restaurant industry veterans Sarah and Liam Atkinson are no strangers to the running of a damn good business. Given their impressive…

Bars & Pubs

Bright Tank Brewing | The Verdict

Brainchild of husband-wife duo Matt Moore and Gemma Sampson, Bright Tank Brewing is the latest energy-boost for East…

Food & Drink

The Verdict | We Checked Out The New Menu At An Old Fave

Their giant neon pink ‘Bar’ sign might be what lures thirsty office workers across the train tracks to Northbridge but The…

Restaurants

Three Sisters Vietnamese Tuckshop | The Verdict

Three Sisters Vietnamese Tuckshop has opened up in Leederville and I’m here to tell you it’s ticking alllll of the boxes. Owned…

Cafes

Frisch And Barc | The Verdict

Founded on a love of food, coffee and community, Frisch and Barc is a stunning Como cafe that is already making waves in Perth’s…

Restaurants

Meeka | The Verdict

An oldie but a goodie, Middle Eastern restaurant Meeka in Subiaco should be right at the top of any foodie’s bucket list.…

Restaurants

The Verdict | Arthur & Co

Set within the modern and leafy surrounds of Perth’s restored historic heart, Hibernian Place, Arthur & Co is a bit of an…

Restaurants

Johnny’s Burgers | The Verdict

I strategically choose my dog groomer based on its proximity to Johnny’s Burgers, despite Canning Vale being a 40-minute drive…

Cafes

Port City Roasters | The Verdict

​There is nothing like the smell of freshly roasted coffee to get you going in the morning and the coffee at South Freo’s Port…

Bars & Pubs

We Visit New Perth Bar, Strange Company | The Verdict

There are so many reasons why us Perthies all adore Fremantle. From the laid-back, hippy vibe that embraces you like an old (somewhat…

Cafes

Pixel Coffee Brewers | The Verdict

Owning and operating one cafe is surely a tough gig, but apparently not tough enough for the coffee masters behind Pixel Brewers. With…

Bars & Pubs

Market Grounds | The Verdict

It feels like we’ve been banging on about the-magical-bar-that-connected-the-CBD-and-Northbridge-for-the-first-time-in-100-years ever…

Travel

The Arlo NoMad | The Verdict

Cities don’t come better than New York and hotels don’t come much cooler than The Arlo NoMad.  Located in the shadow of…

Cafes

Tiago Kitchen | The Verdict

When we first heard of the generously large and delicious breakfasts Tiago Kitchen was dishing up we couldn’t wait to visit this…

Cafes

The Tribute | The Verdict

​If you’re a Shelley local, I’m sure you’ve already heard the news—The Tribute has opened in your…

Restaurants

Tsunami Ko | The Verdict

The only thing better than a new restaurant to add to your hit list is a tiny, hole in the wall secret spot that only the locals know…

Restaurants

Wildflower | The Verdict

‘Meditative’ is the word that springs to mind when I think of my recent experience of dining at one of Perth’s best…

Restaurants

Cott & Co | The Verdict

There aren’t too many things that are better than sitting down to lunch overlooking the Indian Ocean in Cottesloe on a stunning…

Wellness

Limón Health & Beauty Spa | The Verdict

Ask me how to best spend 2.5 hours de-stressing in Perth and I would probably send you directly to Leederville’s brand spankin’…

Food & Drink

General Public Food Co | The Verdict

Not sure about you, but when we think about Scarborough we tend to conjure up images of lazy days spent on the sand, hot beach bods, and…

Restaurants

The Meat And Wine Co | The Verdict

Hailing from Sydney and Melbourne, The Meat & Wine Co has finally arrived in Perth and it’s downright beautiful. Taking…

Restaurants

The Hummus Club | The Verdict

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that Perth peeps go cray cray for hummus, and I don’t blame you. With…

Restaurants

Automatic | The Verdict

Looking at the popularity of Perth restaurants like Lulu La Delizia, Lalla Rookh, Il Lido, Galileo Buona Cucina, Garum,…

Wellness

The Verdict | Bodhi J Pier Street

Tucked away in Highgate, Bodhi J is a place I would very much like to call home. Rushing in on a Friday afternoon, it takes all…

Cafes

Slate Cafe | The Verdict

Born out of a love of coffee, Slate Cafe in Bennett Springs is onto a winning formula, but the story goes a whole lot deeper than the…

Restaurants

Restaurant Gangnam | The Verdict

Blame it on Psy, the crazy-effective beauty treatments that leave your skin looking better than ever or just the ridiculously tasty…

Cafes

Cafe 2TwentyFour | The Verdict

Fellow east-siders will know that cafe options become pretty scarce once you’ve passed the borders of Maylands and Bayswater.…

Cafes

Garden Cafe On Guildford | The Verdict

Perched on the corner of Guildford Road and Kenilworth Street, Garden Cafe On Guildford has got to be one of Maylands best kept secrets.…

Homewares

Henry On Eighth | The Verdict

Bringing some much needed vibrancy to the top end of Eighth Avenue in Maylands, Henry On Eighth is a cafe-cum-bar-cum-art-space…

Cafes

Roasting Warehouse | The Verdict

There is nothing like the smell of freshly roasted coffee to get you going in the morning and the coffee at South Freo’s Roasting…

Restaurants

Ramen Lab | The Verdict

Dubbed, by myself, as the liquid of gods, ramen is having somewhat of a moment in Perth and our bellies couldn't be happier. And the…

Asia

Two Fingers Canggu | The Verdict

Between its urban interior and playful Mexican-fusion menu, Two Fingers feels more like New York or Melbourne than the tropical…

Restaurants

Monsterella | The Verdict

Printed at the bottom of the menu at new Wembley Italian spot Monsterella is the very cute story of how the restaurant got its name.…

Bars & Pubs

Halford | The Verdict

I’ve got two words for you: cocktails and jaffles. Before you pooh-pooh this combination, let me just say that sitting…

Restaurants

Island Market Trigg | The Verdict

PSA: If you haven’t sat down to a pita and a glass of French rosé at Island Market Trigg yet, you really need to reassess…

Restaurants

Rice Baby | The Verdict

I've been saying it for months, and at risk of sounding like a broken record, I'm going to say it again. Subiaco is on the ups! With…

Restaurants

Shy John Brewery And Yum Cha | The Verdict

If you haven’t heard about Perth’s hottest new two-storey dim sum joint Shy John Brewery, then you must have been living…

Restaurants

Eat Me Ramen Bar | The Verdict

​With taglines like “We Are Not Authentic” and “Normal Is Boring, Be Different” we knew we were in for…

Bars & Pubs

Wines of While | The Verdict

And now for something completely different! William Street’s newest resident and Perth’s first natural wine bar and…

Restaurants

Suburban Table | The Verdict

Blink and you’ll miss this tiny restaurant nestled among the coolest corner of Mosman Park, between Stirling Highway and Glyde…