Portorosa

A stone’s throw from the picturesque Fremantle coastline and Esplanade, Portorosa Cafe is a taste of Sicily if ever there was one. This vibrant and delightful restaurant is not just any Italian restaurant, it’s proudly Sicilian, and their passionate team are proud as punch of their rich cultural and culinary heritage. You can taste the passion and love in every meal you try, and alongside their friendly and colourful service, dining at Portorosa Cafe in Fremantle is an experience like no other. You’ll find this stylish eatery along Market Street, but be sure to book ahead of time as this Perth institution has locals buzzing and can fill up quickly. Buon Appetito!

With two stunning restaurants in both Fremantle and Spearwood, the team behind Perth’s Portorosa Cafe are going from strength to strength, and locals are just loving it. Paying homage to their Italian and Sicilian heritage, this traditional restaurant is brimming with fresh and flavoursome dishes just begging to be tried. Named after owner Joe’s mother Rosa, and the large harbour in Milazzo and Tindari, Portorosa Cafe is a nod to the rich and vibrant culinary traditions of this delectable cuisine.

Relax with a glass of wine or two, and indulge in several antipasti dishes to share, like the deep fried local calamari, beef carpaccio, or antipasto Italiano of prime cold meats, cheese and olives along with homemade bread, ideal for sharing with loved ones. For the main event, it’s hard to go past the spaghetti portorosa brimming with calamari, clams, prawns and mussels in a white wine and chilli sauce, the homemade gnocchi with your choice of Italian sauce, or perhaps a prime scotch fillet cooked to perfection. Also offering traditional, fresh pizzas done the way they should, Portorosa Cafe in Fremantle is Sicilian dining at it’s finest. You’ll find this Perth haven along Market Street. Bookings are essential.