Garum

The Verdict

Brought to us by Melbourne restauranteur Guy Grossi, Garum is a large scale, rustic Roman restaurant championing the quality local produce that originally enticed Grossi over to WA in the first place.

The menu is inspired by Roman food and dining culture and it's bringing a much-needed contemporary feel to the original heritage building that it's located in.

Grossi is taking all of the deliciously fresh produce we mentioned earlier and giving it his signature Italian flair. Think Freo octopus, Arkady lamb from Margaret River, Manjimup truffles and marron from the south west. 

Garum is also open for breakfast, dishing up everything from ricotta hotcakes and smashed avo to breakfast gnocchi and salads. Because balance.

If you haven't made it to Hibernian Place yet, this is the excuse you've been waiting for.

Image credit: Nancy Hanna