With its sunny climate and impeccable wine and produce offerings, Perth could lay claim to being Australia’s answer to Italy. It’s no surprise, then, that Perth’s Italian dining scene is rich and extensive. From wine bars offering aperitivo and pizza, to intimate restaurants where you can share pasta over candlelight, the city’s Italian restaurant scene is bustling with exciting venues.

There are fresh, innovative takes on beloved classics to try at every turn, so to narrow down where to go for your pasta fix, Time Out has asked a Perth-based foodie writer for her top Italo picks. Take the intimate cucina La Madonna Nera, inventive fusion eatery Tetsun and open-air restaurant Si Paradiso that harbours a basement nightclub, to name just a few. Whichever one you choose, you’re guaranteed to be saying saluti to a stellar meal at Perth’s best Italian restaurants.

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