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A quick guide to the best cafes in Perth ...
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Messinas Restaurant
Northbridge
"an escape into an enclave of Mediterranean charm ... classic Italian
in hearty servings ... the sort of restaurant you make a mental note
of and return to time after time" - Kayt Davies
ph (08) 9227 1793
www.messinas.com.au
Halo
Restaurant/Cafe
Barrack St Jetty
"something extra special ... I discovered the joys of the trout
entrée smoked on the premises by chef Scott O'Sullivan ... classy
yet relaxed so the stuffiest suit or most casual tourist will feel perfectly
comfortable" - Kate Chatsworth
ph (08) 9325 4575
www.halo.com.au
The
Grapeskin Wine Bar
Northbridge
"a divinely hip wine bar... the best wine list in town ... making
great wines accessible to everyone ... and the best chicken fillet I've
ever tasted!" - Kayt Davies
ph (08) 9227 9596
www.grapeskin.com.au
Vultures
Cafe/Restaurant
Northbridge
"sometimes the point of going out is feeling like you're out amongst
other people, feeling the pulse of the city you live in - at the same
time it's nice to feel a little secluded, surrounded by relaxing décor
and pampered with cheerful service and good food - this is the delicate
balance that Vultures strikes so well" - Kayt Davies
ph (08) 9227 9087
www.vultures.com.au
Riverbank
Restaurant
Swan Valley
"exudes fresh valley atmosphere ... a sumptuous menu with a selection
of 18 wines ... Meat lovers can expect to be delighted by the marinated
beef version of the spring rolls, the lightly pickled lamb loins stuffed
with field mushrooms, applebox smoked cheddar and shallots with bacon
rosti, red onion syrup and chemoulah oil" - Kayt Davies
ph (08) 9377 1805
www.riverbankestate.com.au
Gusti
Restaurant
Perth Foreshore
"impeccable service, breathtaking views and a wide variety of tantalising
exotic dishes ... the meat dishes are appetising and adventurous ...
you will receive five-star service and a complete experience to remember " - Fabio De Love
ph (08) 9270 4222
www.gusti.com.au
Oscars
Cafe/Restaurant
Currambine
"wonderful food at an affordable price ... a Gold Plate winner
in 1996/7 ... the presentation of all meals is first class, and the
desserts are just as exciting, delicious and unique. My pick for sweets:
the peach fantasia" - Tania de Freitas
ph: (08) 9304 1300
www.oscars.com.au
Portofinos
Hillarys Boat Harbour
"if you can drag you eyes away from the sunset for long enough
to look around you'll see a cheery Mediterranean style restaurant with
a large well stocked bar and some great art on the walls and ceilings
... the menu is spectacular" - Kayt Davies
ph: 9246 4700
www.portofinos.com.au
NV Cafe
Sorrento Quay
"a friendly beachside café ... the perfect base for a relaxed
summer lifestyle ... sweeping ocean views ... (the menu) wanders into
cosmopolitan territory offering chicken laksa, Moroccan burgers, Vietnamese
rice rolls, a plough man's platter, nachos, teriaki chicken and brie
pizza, Greek salad and Marrakech chicken breast set on a salmon risotto
cake with salsa verde ... it left us impressed and sending compliments
to the chef" - Kayt Davies
(08) 9246 9221
www.nvcafe.com.au
Cafe Del Pescatore
Scarborough
"this Mediterranean café boasts a sensational array of sumptuous
seafood combined with a delicious Italiano/Australiano flare ... the
oysters are a must ˆ superb quality. The seafood platter, an indulgence
too difficult to pass by" - Elizabeth Bulman
ph: (08) 9245 3525
www.delpescatore.com.au
Reflections by the Swan
South Perth
"Our first delight was a beautifully tender serve of smoked salmon
with a goat cheese soufflé asparagus and guacamole. Next came
porcini and proscuitto gnocchi with duck confit gremolata, then char
grilled king snapper with caramelized greens and mango salsa and finally
roast eye fillet with truffle mash and steamed spinach and delicious
blue cheese and leatherwood honey jus" - Kayt Davies
ph (08) 9474 9555
www.reflectionsrest.com
Orleans Cafe
Cnr Hay & Milligan Sts, Perth
"with a menu that includes beautiful Nasi Goreng and exquisite
Seafood Marinara, all your tastes and lunchtime cravings can be fulfilled
in the one establishment without emptying your wallet ... Orleans sets
the standard for CBD dining ... inviting atmosphere and friendly service"
- Retna Wooller
ph (08) 9320 3333
www.orleanscafe.com.au
Gino's Cafe
Fremantle
"has been creating café history, Italian-style, since 1983
... there are over 20 different pasta dishes to choose from and the
meals are as genuine as the staff that serve them. The chefs are a multicultural
mix of passionate food-lovers that come together to assemble food the
Gino's way. Each dish has soul, value and flavour." - Shenade
Unicombe
ph (08) 8335 5195
www.ginoscafe.com.au
Universal Bar & Restaurant
Northbridge
"funky and unabashedly cool ... Universal Bar has won the hearts
of countless discerning diners looking to find a great place to get
a quick, delicious meal inside an easy, relaxed environment ... impressive
menu ... fashionable ambience" - Tania de Freitas
ph (08) 9227 6771
www.universalbar.com.au
Bennys Bar & Cafe
Fremantle
"Benny's arrival seemed to spark a chain reaction of refurbishments
to the many nearby restaurants and pubs wanting to follow in the upmarket
direction Benny's embarked upon ... the meals are as pleasing to the
eye as they are to the taste buds ... good food, professional service,
reasonable prices and a fun atmosphere every time" - Tania
de Freitas
ph (08) 9433 1333
www.bennys.com.au
Monza
Cafe
Leederville
The décor is fresh, combining reinvented art deco elegance with
flavours of old Italy, via huge photos by Robert Frith of smiling old
mamas and papas ... (but) forget about spagetti bolognaise and lasagne,
they don't cut a mention. Expect instead to expand your Italian vocabulary
to include pecorino, pappardelle, tallegio, caponata, and rotolo ...
great atmosphere and great food: some of the best contemporary cuisine
in Perth" - Kayt Davies
(08) 9443 4628
www.monza.com.au
The Margaret River Chocolate Company
Swan Valley & Margaret River
"the far end of the barn is a coffee shop that looks out over a
wide green lawn to the vineyards of the valley and the Darling scarp
beyond. The counter service coffee shop
serves gourmet chiabatta panini sandwiches stuffed with vegetarian goodies,
turkey, roast beef or ham and presented with side salads of fresh local
greens topped with mouthwatering dressings and a serve of Providore
relish ... (plus) free tastings of chocolate and Providore jams and
relishes made by the company in Margaret River. The Providore range
includes delights such as lemon and lime marmalade, fig jam, plum and
port jam, tomato relish, garlic infused olive oil, caesar dressing,
passion fruit, raspberry and kiwi fruit sauces and more, all elegantly
bottled to look decorative in the kitchen (and surprisingly reasonably
priced)" - Kayt Davies
ph: (08) 9250 1588 & (08) 9755 6555
www.chocolatefactory.com.au
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