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BamBam...Who? Dumplings, Barbeque, Noodles, Teahouse - says the sign that beckons patrons into Bambamboo’s artistically decorated dining hall at 140. Order Dim Sum or a set menu and beer at this Perth dumpling restaurant via the many iPads at your service and eyeball the open kitchen to make sure it is made with maximum deliciousness – or just wait for them to SMS your phone when your meal is ready. Woah – the future!

The basement rooms that make up Andaluz are invitingly decorated with worn leather Chesterfields and vintage touches. It’s just one area in which this sophisticated Spanish tapas bar excels. Andaluz has some of the best authentic tapas in Perth, an international wine selection and an extensive cocktail menu – solidifying it as one of the darlings of Perth’s small bar scene.

Firmly entrenched as one of the best beach-side locales in Perth, Italian canteen Il Lido is passionate about wine, coffee, pasta, cheese, desserts and everything in between. Make some new friends on one of the long communal tables and tuck into delicious housemade pasta—the orecchiette with sausage, broccoli and chilli is not to be missed.

Cosy, sexy and oozing Leederville cool, Kitsch is the perfect Perth restaurant for your next date night. Sit under the huge frangipani tree adorned with lanterns and chow down on flavoursome, Asian-style eats that are all designed to be shared (which is good cos you’ll want to try everything). Get into Kitsch Bar Asia on Tuesday for the $15 pad thai special and stay for the yummy cocktails (because, Tuesday!). 

The Perth cafe to be seen in at in Cottesloe (before lunch anyway), squeeze past the yummy mummies and get your mits on one of Cimbalino's superb coffees. With a cult following, this South-side favourite also offers a bangin' brekky and lunch menu.

Romantic, sexy and dishing out some of the best tapas in Perth, Leederville hot spot Duende is a Spanish Restaurant that also boasts a pretty serious wine list. 

Started over a decade ago by renowned French pastry chef Emmanuel Mollois, Choux Cafe is a charming little French patisserie in Swanbourne. The pain au chocolate, eclairs and macarons look too good to eat but if you can get past that, you will find yourself biting into some of the best in Perth. The tarts, sandwiches and quiches are dang good too. A bit of an all-rounder really!

Don’t let the simple tables and plastic bowls put you off, Anna Vietnamese is a much-loved Leederville institution. Serving a huge range of delicious Vietnamese food that is always served quickly (which is all you really want when you’re hungry!), Anna’s is BYO and perfect for group dinners. The decor at this Perth Vietnamese restaurant may be a little old-school but the food is top notch AND won’t break the bank.

Sapore Espresso Bar is leading the #foodporn revolution in Perth with their insanely popular shakes (salted caramel popcorn shake anyone?). Open 7 days a week for brekky and lunch, the food at this Perth cafe is fresh, honest and delicious and the coffee is superb but it's their shakes that has everyone talking. Just go try one.

Sado Island is a popular, authentic Japanese restaurant located in Claremont. Let the friendly and attentive staff help you choose from the sushi bar, sashimi or a la carte menu or if you want to try everything, go for the set bento menu (which also comes with home made green tea ice cream). A buzzy local Japanese restaurant, this is one of our Claremont faves which after 17 years, is still going strong.

The Lane Cafe may be hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Claremont's shopping strip on Old Theatre Lane, but the delicious food (all made on site) and coffee sees this Perth cafe buzzing from open to close. Offering a simple but spot on menu of salads, savoury options and sweet treats, it is a much-loved post-shopping repreive 

Chocolate lovers rejoice: Claremont's Koko Black has you covered. Boasting a menu featuring every sort of chocolate concoction you could think of, our top pick is the insanely decadent 'Classic Belgian' hot chocolate. Yeah it might contain half a day's worth of calories but its worth it—#yolo.

A 5 minute drive from Claremont Quarter, Bay Road Pantry is a much-loved local favourite. Cosy, quaint and homely, escape the hustle and bustle of Claremont and tuck into the cafe's classic brekky and lunch fare. 

If you're looking for a feel-good, old-school Italian feed, Allegro Pizza in Claremont has you covered. They offer dine-in, takeaway or delivery options but we reckon it's the perfect place to pop in and pick up a piping hot, delicious woodfired pizza for a night on the couch. They've got all your faves and plenty more interesting options but beware, this place gets busy so get your order in early.

This retro diner-style pizzeria has found itself a happy home in Northbridge and with over 23 scrumptious pizzas to choose from, Dough’s growing legion of fans are pretty happy too. Inspired by the authentic aromas, taste and craftsmanship of pizza found on the streets of Naples, the pizza at Dough is top notch. They also have some seriously delish dessert pizzas like the Nutella Calzone – a folded pizza filled with Nutella and walnuts and served with a scoop of vanilla gelato. Droooool!

Homely and unpretentious, follow your nose down Williams Lane in Northbridge and get ready to tuck into pasta just like Nonna makes. One of Perth's best Italian restaurants, Francoforte Spaghetti Bar is a fave with Northbridge locals.

When it comes to Italian food, La Sosta in Fremantle is as authentic as it comes. The pastas are oozing with flavour and made with love—nothing really beats a big, hearty bowl of carbs, right? The staff at La Sosta are every bit charismatic and charming as you would expect from a traditional Italian restaurant. A great spot for families too, don't leave without trying the tiramisu—there's always room for dessert! This place feels like a warm hug from Nonna so for real deal Italian food, save on the airfare and give this place a try.

Capitalising on Perth’s infatuation with American cuisine, East Village is bringing an American style diner experience (but with cocktails – hurrah!) to Railway Lane in Perth City. Named after the popular NYC borough, East Village’s authentic menu offering is a celebration of the best of NYC cuisine - pizza, burgers, hotdogs, Ruebens and Buffalo wings. Not for the diet-conscious!

Comforting and homely, eating at Threecoins Italian Trattoria in Mount Lawley is just like being at Nonna's house. Owned and run by the Trequattrini family (the English translation is Threecoins), this Mount Lawley gem is a cosy little joint dishing out authentic regional Italian cuisine. Ticking all the boxes - red and white checked tablecloths, a wood-fired pizza oven and super friendly Italian staff - Threecoins Italian Trattoria might just become your new fave Italian restaurant in Perth.

For an epic food challenge which rivals what you’ve seen on Man v. Food head to Perth burger joint, Novembars Cafe in Dianella. Serving up Perth’s hottest and biggest burgers, Novembars Cafe have two burger eating challenges, the chilli-hot Red Face Runny Nose (which has reportedly hospitalised two diners) and the Fat Boy Burger (which goes up in price the longer you take to eat it). There’s also a $1000 burger on the menu which features a whopping 101 beef patties, 100 slices of bacon and two T-bone steaks.

Deen Street BBQ in Northbridge serve some of the biggest, baddest, juiciest and most delicious ribs and meaty goodness in Perth. This droolworthy meat house, also serves up mac n cheese, American brisket and salads (but honestly who goes to an American BBQ to get a salad?). With their traditional meat smoker on display for everyone to see, the place has an authentic and rustic vibe! Don’t forget to wet your whistle if you’re in the mood—Deen Street have a lengthy selection of beverages on offer.

Soda Cafe got a facelift and is now looking better than ever as North Beach Deli! The winning breakfasts, lunches and dinners (as well as the stunning views) are still going strong, but they’ve also expanded into a deli with take-home charcuterie, cheese, house-baked bread, salads and ready-to-go meals. Churros have been spotted on the brekky menu and some old classics have stuck around for lunch. Pop down for an early breakfast or a late lunch and perhaps a cheeky drink or two.

A cafe that has absolutley nailed the coffee game, Chapter Twenty Seven is the kind of place we could spend all day at. The shiny new interiors really hit the nail on the head and the baked goods are beyond amazing!

When your next burger craving rolls around head to Perth burger bar, Varsity Burgers in Northbridge. This American-style burger joint serves up some of the most artery thickening meals in Perth. There’s the Presley, a double cheeseburger with bacon, crunchy peanut butter and smashed banana, or the McFly, a spicy burger with bacon, tobacco onions, jalapeños and Dr Paul's Smoked Habanero sauce. C’mon, throw all your diet plans out the window, you know you want to!

Located on Essex Street in Freo, Istanbul Turkish Restaurant offers a traditional slice of Turkey to Perth diners. From the delicious dips, to the tender kebabs, to the baklava and turkish delight, the food here is the real deal. Rock up on the weekend and you might get a side of belly dancing with your dinner.

Relaxed, romantic and oozing Freo cool, North Freo's Habitue is fast becoming one of Perth's foodie hot spots. Using only the freshest local produce, the unique Mediterranean-style eats are delicious and the accompanying wine list is spot on. Habitue features live music from local and international acts on a regulat basic. Gorgeous food, wine and music in a beautiful setting? What could be better.

Perth bar, Vin and Oli, really embodies the vibe of Fremantle: free-spirited, cosy and uber relaxed. 

Cute little Queen Street fitness studio Box & Bike is a popular lunchtime workout spot in town. Their 45-minutes, high-intensity classes incorporate, you guessed it, boxing and spin biking into a high calorie burning workout which improves fitness, boxing technique and body composition. Don’t forget your boxing gloves!

There’s more buzz around the continental roll at Morley's Charlie’s Fresh Food Market than a nude Kardashian selfie. But don’t stop there. This cafe is serving up coffee, cake and all sorts of sambos for your lunch time cravings. When you’re done in the cafe, whip out your shopping bag and stock up on some fresh pasta and all the fresh and cured meats you could ever dream of!

One of Perth's foodie hot spots, Typika offers up an inventive and epic all-day menu—think crispy fried chicken with guacamole, spiced beef benedict, and black sticky rice with mango and coconut yoghurt. Roasted on site, coffee is at the heart of this Claremont cafe and Perth folk are travelling from afar to get their mits on a cup of the good stuff. The shared-table seating creates a cosy atmosphere and best of all, it will also give you a nice view of your neighbour's meal. Beware the #foodenvy—this is one of the best cafes in Perth for breakfast. 

A swanky dining den situated beneath the art deco Lawson apartment building, Balthazar is the Perth restaurant for wining and dining in style.

When only a glamorous jazz-era atmosphere will do, The Laneway Lounge is hard to beat. Tucked away in a laneway across from Shafto lane in the CBD, this sophisticated vintage-styled lounge and cocktail bar offers three distinct sections for its loyal throng of clientele; the lounge, where the VIPs pop champagne corks in their private booths, the bar, where mixologists churn out Smoked Chocolate Sazeracs and Mad Hatter’s Tea with ease, and the dining room and live music hall out back, which is perfect for some soulful R&B tunes and the occasional smooth jazz whilst chowing down on some “Love Bites”.

Tucked away in the Fremantle Arts Centre, Canvas Cafe serves up Middle Eastern delicacies in a stunning garden setting. A legitimate hidden gem, the menu star is the signature Red Shakshuka – two eggs poached in a 16-hour tomato sauce, served with fresh herbs, marinated olives, herbed butter and bread. Drool!

If you've ever worked in the Perth CBD, no doubt Taka's Kitchen is one of your regular lunch spots. With good food, fast, no-fuss service and some of Perth's cheapest Japanese it's no wonder this place is packed every single day.

A Freo favourite, the creative menu, gorgeous warehouse interior, buzzy atmosphere and friendly staff make Bread in Common one of Perth's best restaurants. The philosophy of this Packenham Street haunt revolves around bread and communal dining, with a focus on house made and locally sourced seasonal produce. Go for brekky, stay for lunch and buy some bread for the way home!

Everyone has heard of Annalakshmi on Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty. This cheap and cheerful, “pay as you feel” Perth Indian restaurant will satisfy with its hit-the-spot vegetarian buffet. Annalakshmi is run entirely by volunteers, so when you’re paying up don’t be stingy—we don’t want these guys going out of business. Be sure to try the mango lassi if it’s offered to you!

Perth's favourite Cocowhip food truck Coco Lycious is dishing up Cocowhip at all the foodie events around town. They also have a regular spot at the Inglewood night markets so you don't have to wait too long between visits. 

Located on Marmion Street in East Freo, this hip and homely Perth cafe dishes out some of the best coffee in Freo. Not to be outdone, their food menu is pretty great too - serving everything from beefy burgers to cakes that look too cute to eat. 9 Seeds may be a little off the beaten track, but locals know a good things when they find it.

Health freaks rejoice - Manna Wholefoods and Cafe is your new go-to. Filled to the brim with organic salads, freshly squeezed juices, healthy lunches, vegan and gluten free cakes, and RAWSOME treats, half of the cafe is a wholefoods store which stocks plenty of organic produce and products. Go for a healthy brekky, buy your organic produce and feel smug all day long.

You'll feel like you’ve been thrown into an episode of True Blood in the new bar that is Alabama Song…just without the vampires and stuff. This awesome Northbridge dive bar brings all the elements of America's deep south to Perth, and we are loving it. 

Ahoy ahoy, all aboard Rodney’s Bait and Tackle. This ship is sailing in Mosman Park and buoy oh buoy it’s a ripper. Everything from the tables and chairs, the fixtures on the ceiling and the enormous boat that is in the middle of the bar is on point. The bar menu isn’t the biggest boat in the harbour, but they've got the basics—pies, chips, bar snacks and $2 slices of pizza. The long list of wines, beers and small array of cocktails is just enough for everyone to enjoy while listening to the live bands on board. Hands down, one of the best bars in Perth.

Laidback and quirky, Perth cafe Il Cibo is a beautiful Market Street cafe that dishes out Freo cool in spades. Drop in for a coffee or stay for brekky or lunch - Il Cibo's bench is always a visual feast of fresh and colourful salads, frittatas, muffins sandwiches and sweet treats.

One of three eateries sharing the historic warehouse feel of The Mantle, this Freo fave dishes out delicious (and seriously good value) pizza using natural traditional ingredients. Letting the dough rise for at least 36 hours, the pizza is sublime and extremely digestible (always a plus!). Our top picks include the Poppea (4 cheeses, sage and walnuts) and the Cicerone (Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, sausages, hot salami and capsicum).

One of our fave Freo cafes, Chalky’s Espresso Bar in Fremantle’s West End sums up what makes our port city so special - heritage buildings, great coffee and some killer people watching. Located within the gorgeous Fremantle Municipal Tramways Building, pop in for a coffee (they're brewing Dukes here) or stay for the epic all-day brunch and free Wi-fi. The Hock - a delicious mess of poached eggs, master stock braised pork hock, potato and artichoke gratin with housemade hollaindaise - is spectacular.

A longtime must for vino lovers, the iconic Must Winebar in Highgate, has just announced they'll be closing their doors after twenty years of service.

Indian restaurant, Anghiti, in Innaloo has plenty of competition in the vicinity but they still manage to pull in the regulars. Tuck into their curries (adjust the spice for your tastes) and some quality naan—it’s no wonder these guys are award winners.

Named after the 7 main spices used in Indian cooking, 7 Spices Indian restaurant in Applecross is home to some of the best curry south of the river. With plenty of old faves (we really struggle to go past the chicken tikka masala!), those who visit on a Friday or Saturday night can get their fill from the buffet for $35. Bargain! 

You’d be hard pressed to find a view better than that from Matilda Bay Restaurant on the banks of the Swan River in Crawley. Not super fancy, but not super casual either, this Perth date-night staple serves up tasty modern Australian cuisine and boasts an impressive wine list. Take advantage of the view and book a table for an early dinner to watch the sun go down.

Whip It Good is whipping up some of the most delicious looking Cocowhip at the Fremantle Markets every weekend. Topped with their raw goodies or crazy yummy raw donuts from Raw Kook, this place is a must-visit next time you find yourself at the Freo Markets. 

If your body is in need of a little TLC head to Applecross' LIVe Pilates. One of the best Pilates studios in Perth the studio offers matwork, reformer, stretch and barre classes. They've even got a physio on-site, so your bod will be in rockin’ shape in no time at all. LIVe Pilates is also the leading Stott Pilates and Total Barre training facility in Perth, so if you’ve ever thought about becoming a Pilates instructor this is the place to go.

Mod-Asian restaurant Fuyu has opened its doors in Nedlands and with David Coomer at its head we have reason to be excited. The genius behind Star Anise and Pata Negra, you can expect top quality food but the vibe is a little more relaxed. Think dumplings and drinks at the bar and you’re on the right track.

It's rare to find a Perth cafe open after 4pm and for that alone, we are fans of C15 Espresso. What sweetens the deal is one of the best (and most unique looking!) apple tarts we have ever tasted. Open for brekky, lunch and dinner, pop in for a coffee or stay for a meal but do yourself a favour and try the apple tart.

For all your late-night cake cravings, Greens & Co in Leederville have you covered. Grab coffee and a slice of cheesecake, cosy up on a comfy couch and play some board games with friends. It doesn't get much better than this!

Possibly one of the coolest little health nooks in Perth, The Growers have everything the modern day hippy could want. Tucked into Shafto Lane, their protein smoothies and bliss balls are just as delicious as they are healthy. If you’re in need of a mid-week pick-me-up there are one and two day cleanses up for grabs, perfect for city workers on the run.

Perth Japanese joint, Nao Japanese on Murray Street is your friendly local Ramen dealer. Line up with the rest of the Japanese noodle soup addicts to get your hands on these bowls of perfection. Trust us, they are unbelievably good! The only downside here is that they're not open late – so plan accordingly. 

Tucked down Second Ave Plaza off Beaufort Street, Seven Willow Designs is a unique interior design studio and combined retail space. It offers bespoke furniture design and interior design consultation, as well as a curated collection of original artwork, homewares, bespoke soy candles, jewellery and women’s clothing. These luxurious items are sourced from around the globe and will add a unique, beautiful and functional touch to any home.

A mother and daughter team have extended their home and personal style into Perth boutique Ginger Morris on South Terrace – an eclectic store combining old and new, with no rules or boundaries. It is packed with items they find beautiful or interesting, with a range including antique and contemporary furniture, rugs, glassware, homewares and collectables, as well as stationery, children’s items, women’s clothing and jewellery.

After huge success in their original Fremantle location, MANY 6160 packed up shop and moved across town to become MANY 2.0. Still the same adventurous place, just in a different location, MANY 2.0 is Australia's largest temporary space activation project.

Christmas, birthday, and ‘just-because’ presents are made easy at family owned and operated Corner Store in Fremantle, where childhood dreams and adult realities are combined. Beautiful, welcoming spaces mix nostalgia with well-considered design to present a range of unique furnishings, homewares, gifts, clothes and curios sourced locally and from around the globe. Explore this gem of a store for plenty of bright colours, novelty items, cute cards, and lovely children’s toys.

With a focus on sustainability and modern design, The Giving Tree in the heart of Claremont is the ideal shop for unique giftware. It is packed full of quirky yet functional items you’d just love to have in your own home, with a range suited to both children and adults, including everything from stylish kitchen and garden wares to contemporary accessories and toys. If you’re in need of a quick, practical or fun gift for a friend or family member who appreciates stylish design, The Giving Tree’s beautiful and innovative collection is sure to be a winner.