Amphoras Bar

Love love love. Yummy food. Great service. Free street parking in the evenings. This is share food at its best. The wine service is non-pretentious and it is wonderful for small groups who like to pick and share and try new things. Don't bother trying to share desserts. 

Address: 1303 Hay St, West Perth

Cuisine: Tapas

Price range: $$

Must try: calamari

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Public House

If you can tell the quality of the kitchen by the way they treat their humble vegetables, then the brilliant 'burnt' carrots suggests there is some magic behind the scenes at Public House

It's a bit hit and miss, with some great dishes and crazy desserts, but the service was vague and music so loud everyone was shouting. Perfect for small groups who want to try a huge range of interesting dishes but not so good for vegetarians.

Address: Shop 2, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Cuisine: South American

Price range: $$$

Must try: burnt carrots or crispy polenta

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Bella Pitsa Mobile Woodfired Pizza

The next time you're planning a big party and you want something a bit different, then the Bella Pitsa guys will come to you, and make all-you-can-eat fresh pizza (plus some starters and desserts). Perfect for big groups with big appetites, they will literally cook for as long as people are eating. 

Address: wherever you want

Cuisine: Woodfired pizza

Price range: $$

Must try: dessert pizzas

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George's Meze

The flavours are BIG at this great local Greek restaurant, big and salty and savoury. The type of food you want to pick up with your fingers, and then lick the plate, and have a few glasses of wine, and laugh loudly with friends. This is no place for delicate eaters with subtle sensibilities: it's fun and it's meaty and it's rustic and it's very, very filling. Burp.

Address: 26 Denis Street, Subiaco

Cuisine: Greek

Price range: $$$

Must try: lamb kebab

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The Old Crow

There is so much going on here at The Old Crow you don't know where to look. It's like Grandma's 
house on drugs, with a 1960s porn star's stereo system and food coming out of the kitchen that you want to snaffle away and hide like you're Gollom and it's the ring. But you shouldn't because it's really meant to be shared.

Address: 172 Newcastle St, Northbridge

Cuisine: Modern/Soul food

Price range: $$

Must try: the char-grilled corn and the death-by-chocolate dessert

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Lalla Rookh

A salad of peas, goats feta, fried bread and mint - one of the best things I have eaten this year

Every time I have been here, there has been a dish or two that has blown my mind. And it's not always a fancy seafood or meat dish like you'd might expect, sometimes it's a simple vegetable dish or pasta. Except there is nothing simple about them. 
Friendly staff and hidden underground: what's not to like? Good for lovers of savoury food.

Address: 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Cuisine: Italian/Share plates

Price range: $$

Must try: Pea salad

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Meeka

The thing about Moroccan food is that looks can be deceiving. Tagine is basically a stew, and they don't look that beautiful, but they can taste exceptional. They can also look a bit small on the table, and you think 'there is no way that is enough food' but believe me, it will be. 
Always stay for the donuts.

Address: 360 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco

Cuisine: Moroccan

Price range: $$$

Must try: the lamb tagine

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Jane Brook Winery

The 'from the valley' platter

The menu has expanded ever so slightly since I visited a few years back, but if choice isn't your thing, then this is the place to go. But it doesn't actually matter what you choose, this is fabulous, fresh share platters with as much as possibly sources locally. Great to graze on as you share a bottle of wine. Kids are also welcome with their very own 'kiddies basket'.

Address: 229 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan

Cuisine: Winery

Price range: $$

Must try: share platters

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Pata Negra

The very famous squid ink paella is not the prettiest dish you will ever see, but many say it should be on your
foodie bucket list.

Inside it feels like you are visiting your (slightly drunk) Aunty who still lives in the 1970s while outside there is a fabulous garden with lights strewn in the trees. But you are there for the food, which is amazing and the best way to experience it, is to let the chef decide for you. Bring your loose waisted pants and a sense of adventure.

Address: 26 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

Cuisine: Tapas

Price range: $$$

Must try: silverbeet, kale and caramelised onion

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The Classroom

The crazy rhubarb and lemon curd meringue, it made everyone quiet for a moment

The Classroom is fun, and if you can get a seat in the back row then that's even better. With smokin' cocktails (literally) and inventive food, you feel like you fit in with the cool kids. 

Address: 356 Charles St, North Perth

Cuisine: Bar

Price range: $$

Must try: the chicken wings

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Soda Sunlounge

Soda Sunlounge made it into the Perth Good Food Guide, so it must be possible to have great food and great views. There are dishes to tempt all sorts from little share plates to pizzas and more substantial meals. A perfect place to watch the sun set while eating and drinking with friends.

Address: Upstairs, 1 North Beach Rd, North Beach

Cuisine: Modern

Price range: $$$

Must try: pork belly with pineapple salsa

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Breakfast @ Miss Kitty's Saloon

Doughnuts and custard for breakfast, anyone?

Yeee ha! You know that vibe you get when you walk into a place and everyone (staff included) are enjoying themselves, Miss Kitty's has that vibe in spades. Whether you come for breakfast and enjoy their crazy breakfast menu, or rock up for dinner to share some tasty bits with your mates (try the baby pork or the poutine) you will have a great time.

Address: 882 Beaufort Street, Inglewood

Cuisine: Soul food, share plates

Price range: $$

Must try: chorizo and slow cooked eggs

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El Compa Mexican Cantina

Sure, the food doesn't look beautiful, but it certainly tastes beautiful

It feels like you're sitting at someone's backyard plastic table but the food is crazy good, the accents sexy and you will discover a whole new appreciation for Mexican food. No grated cheese in site!

Address: 78 Lake St, Northbridge

Cuisine: Mexican

Price range: $

Must try: the dips, especially the black bean one

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The Stables Bar

The duck liver parfait at The Stables

A hidden gem in the heart of the city, this is a great place for a long lunch or to start a big night out.

Address: 888 Hay St, Perth

Cuisine: Modern Australian, share plates

Price range: $$

Must try: the duck parfait

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