Perth's Food Scene 2026 | Everything Perth

A City That Loves to Eat

Perth's food scene has matured dramatically over the past decade. What was once a city of pub meals and chain restaurants is now a genuine culinary destination with world-class dining at every price point.

From Japanese omakase in Northbridge to modern Australian in Cottesloe, 2026 is shaping up to be the best year yet for Perth dining.

Notable Openings

Solare — Leederville

A Southern Italian-inspired restaurant focusing on house-made pasta and wood-fired dishes. The cacio e pepe has already developed a cult following, and the wine list leans heavily into natural and biodynamic producers.

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Nami — Northbridge

Perth's newest omakase experience seats just 12 guests and runs a single 16-course menu that changes weekly. Bookings are released monthly and sell out within hours.

Ember + Grain — Scarborough

Taking advantage of the Scarborough redevelopment, this beachfront restaurant combines live-fire cooking with locally sourced grains and vegetables. The ocean views don't hurt either.

Trends to Watch

Hyper-local sourcing: More restaurants are working directly with WA farmers and fishers, cutting out wholesalers
Wine bars as dining destinations: The line between wine bar and restaurant continues to blur
Southeast Asian fine dining: Thai, Vietnamese, and Filipino cuisines are getting the elevated treatment
Zero-waste kitchens: Composting, nose-to-tail, and root-to-stem cooking are becoming standard

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