17 of the best restaurants in Fremantle

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A collection of the most delicious eateries to visit in the foodie-haven.

Fremantle has made a name for itself as a culinary destination, brimming with all sorts of restaurants from interesting Asian-fusion, to modern Italian trattorias continuing the strong legacy that Italian immigrants brought to the port city many years ago.

Heading to the port city? These are the best restaurants to visit during your stay.

1. La Cabana

Authentic Mexican using local Freo produce 100 metres from the white sand of South Beach. The folks at Freo favourite La Cabana really have nailed it. For added local flair, they even have a fresh produce exchange where locals can bring in supplies from their garden in exchange for ‘taco dollars’, which the head chef creates menu specials around. Try the Baja (fish) taco and the Tommy’s Margarita.

Address: 400 South Terrace, Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed & Thurs 4pm-10pm; Fri 12pm – 10pm; Sat 9am-12pm, 12.30pm – 10pm; Sun 9am-12pm, 12.30pm – 8pm

2. Tonic + Ginger

Arguably the best food in Fremantle. Tonic + Ginger, situated within The Old Synagogue, does Southeast Asian fusion in a remarkable way, with all dishes designed to be shared. We recommend the yellow curry made with local snapper, Asian herbs and coconut. And while you’re at it, order a cocktail from the unique and inventive list – it’s hard to go past the Yuzu Kiss, a combination of yuzu gin, mandarin, lime and honey.

friends dining at Tonic & Ginger, Fremantle
Share incredible Southeast Asian fare at Tonic & Ginger. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

Address: 92 South Terrace, Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11.45am – 1.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm; Fri & Sat 11.45am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm; Sun 11.45am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm

3. Emily Taylor

Emily Taylor is another stand-out Fremantle restaurant that sees people coming from all over Perth to sample its distinctive Asian-fusion menu. For a light meal, get baos and beer or crunchy spiced bites and wine.

the restaurant exterior of Emily Taylor at The Warders Hotel, Fremantle
See for yourself why people keep coming back to Emily Taylor. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

For something substantial, the roast duck, curries and aromatic fish with fresh herbs. Either way, you’ll be booking a second visit to come back for more.

al fresco dining at Emily Taylor, Fremantle
Dine al fresco at Emily Taylor. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

Address: 19-29 Henderson St, Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am – 10pm; Sat 9am – 11pm; Sun 9am – 10pm

4. Madelena’s Bar

Madelena’s Bar is ideal for those who love seafood and are passionate about wine. The second-story bar overlooks South Beach and the Indian Ocean, while the restaurant delivers – in the restaurant’s own words – a culinary experience, serving sustainable seafood with local produce.

Address: 406 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed 5pm – 10pm; Thurs 4pm – 10pm; Fri & Sat 12pm – 12am

5. La Lune

La Lune is a little taste of Paris right in the heart of East Fremantle.

the dining interior of La Lune, Fremantle
Nab a seat at La Lune. (Image: Photography by Jack Love)

Grab one of their small bistro tables outside on the sidewalk, and watch George Street go by while sipping rosé from Provence and tucking into their modern French menu. The Bavette de La Lune is a stand-out.

a long dining table at La Lune, Fremantle
The French-inspired venue is a chic spot for a tipple. (Image: Photography by Jack Love)

Address: 73 George Street, East Fremantle

Opening hours: Tues-Sat 11am – 10pm

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6. Lions & Tigers

This vibrant restaurant, bar and art space in the heart of Fremantle’s historic west end dishes up creative Anglo-Indian plates designed for sharing. Plus, the restaurant is also dog-friendly and even sponsors a dog shelter – so by dining on their inventive and flavourful cuisine, you’re also doing good.

Address: 8 Bannister St, Fremantle

Opening hours: Tues-Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm – 11pm

7. Vin Populi

In the heart of Fremantle’s west end lies this little slice of Italy. Stepping into this sleek bistro feels like arriving at a Florentine eatery at aperitivo time.

the restaurant interior of Vin Populi, Fremantle
Step into this sleek Italian bistro at Vin Populi.

The blackboard menu features antipasti, pastas, secondis and sides, and the local-come-Italian wine list is expertly explained by the resident sommelier.

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Vin Populi serves up excellent Italian fare. (Image: Vin Pop Media)

Address: 11 High Street, Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm – 10pm; Fri & Sat 12pm – 11pm; Sun 12pm – 10pm

8. Young George

With a seasonal menu curated by the locally renowned Melissa Palinkas, The Young George is a must-visit in the chic George Street precinct of East Fremantle. Hot tip: after dinner, head down to their underground wine cellar-come-bar for a post-meal tipple.

Address: 48 George Street, East Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed-Sat 11.30am – 12am; Sun 11.30am – 10pm

9. Salsa Rossa

A true classic, Salsa Rossa is an icon of East Fremantle serving hearty modern Italian. Only a handful of tables are huddled into the converted terrace home, where diners enjoy an intimate ambience created by the cosy fireplace and sounds of Roy Orbison.

Address: 77 George Street, East Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5pm – 9pm 

10. Capri Restaurant

A true old-fashioned Italian dining experience – which is what you’d expect from a city that has benefitted so greatly from Italian immigration. This perennial, family-run place has a relaxed vibe, serving northern Italian cuisine  – in true rustic Italian style  – with each meal coming with a complimentary soup and bread starter

Address: 21 South Terrace, Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun 12pm – 2pm, 5 – 9pm; Sat 5pm – 9pm

11. Nonna’s Pizzeria & Cucina

This South Fremantle, family-owned-and-operated restaurant specialises in its 48-hour sourdough pizza bases. They also offer a range of pastas, antipasti share plates and mains. Plus, in true Italian style, they have daily aperitivo between 4-6pm, where you get an Aperol or limoncello spritz with pizza bread and dips for $15.

a woman dining pasta with wine at Nonna’s Pizzeria & Cucina
Order authentic Italian pasta at Nonna’s Pizzeria & Cucina.

Address: 388 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed & Thurs 5pm – 9.30pm; Fri 5pm – 10pm; Sat 12pm – 10pm; Sun 12.30pm – 8.30pm

12. Manuka Woodfired Kitchen

Manuka Woodfired Kitchen is a Fremantle institution, that pairs locally sourced ingredients with the spirit of woodfire cooking. Everything from potatoes and broccoli to prawns and chicken is roasted over the fire – the chef’s tasting menu is an excellent way to try everything.

Address: 134 High St, Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 5.30pm – 9pm; Sat 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pm

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13. Shirley’s

From the team behind Manuka comes Shirley’s, a small restaurant bar serving share plates perfect for those who want a communal dining experience.

the colourful restaurant interior of Shirley's, Fremantle
Stop by Shirley’s if you love Manuka.

Expect dishes such as potato gnocchi with beurre nosiette, parmesan, and baby capers, and The fun fit-out is an added bonus – think eye-popping wallpaper covered in palms and tropical birds, to pink neon lights and bright velvet booths.

friends dining at Shirley's, Fremantle
Catch up over a glass or two at Shirley’s.

Address: Shop 6, 124 High Street Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed-Sat 5pm – 11pm

14. Ode to Sirens

Only in Fremantle will you find a vinyl record-themed restaurant, where the kitchen dishes up Greek-inspired fare while a DJ spins tunes in the middle of the room.

people dining in the dimly lit interior of Ode to Sirens
Ode to Sirens is a vinyl record-themed restaurant serving up Greek-inspired fare.

Walls are adorned with enlarged vintage record covers, and the tables and chairs are a garage sale jumble of nostalgia.

people dining at Ode to Sirens in Fremantle
You’ll find colourful paintings on the walls.

Address: 25 High St, Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm  – 10pm; Fri & Sat 12pm – 12am; Sun 12pm – 10pm 

15. Lola’s

Lola’s is a family-style pizza and wine bar on the cappuccino strip. Pizzas are huge, the drinks list pairs perfectly (the negronis are spectacular) plus is extremely kid-friendly, with staff offering high chairs, crayons and colouring for parents toting little ones.

pizzas and negronis on the table at Lola's, Fremantle
Pop by Lola’s for pizzas and negronis.

Address: 134 High St, Fremantle

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 5pm – 9pm; Fri-Sun 12pm – 9pm

16. Niew Ruin

Nieuw Ruin is a small bar and eatery filled with three tonnes of reclaimed jarrah, two charcoal grills and over 300 bottles on its wine wall. Head chef Blaze Young borrows from her grandmother’s recipe books to fill her menu with forgotten classics using super fresh, hyper-local produce. Enjoy delicious dishes such as dhu fish, kifler potato, beurre blanc, roe and Caramel basque cheesecake, and strawberry compote.

Address: 12 Norfolk Street, Fremantle

Opening hours: Wed & Thurs 5pm – 12am; Fri-Sun 12pm – 12am

17. Bread in Common

Originally built as a pharmaceutical warehouse in 1898, this building has been restored into what is now a mainstay of Fremantle’s culinary scene. As the name suggests, Bread in Common bake their own bread, as well as ferments, pickles and preserves using seasonal and local produce. Plus, the kitchen uses responsibly sourced seafood and farming practices to reduce environmental impact and create honest, ethical menus.

people dining at Bread In Common
Bread in Common is now a mainstay of Fremantle’s culinary scene. (Image: Jarrad Seng)

Address: 43 Pakenham Street, Fremantle

Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11.30am – 10pm; Fri & Sat 11.30am – 11.30pm

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Kirsty Petrides
Kirsty Petrides is a writer, wine-lover and cheese enthusiast. Whether she’s hunting down the best restaurant in Albania, foraging the Marrakech markets for spices or camping in the middle of Patagonian wilderness, she loves to seek out the authentic side of the places she visits, and share that with readers through her writing.
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Australia’s second-oldest wine region is also one of its best, but you may not have heard of it

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    A 25-minute drive from Perth is all you need to be amongst generations of grape growers. 

    You might not know Swan Valley, but the vines here twist through almost 200 years of history. Today, plump grapes are still plucked, pressed by juice-stained hands and fermented into wine – a journey led by the same families who will pour it into your glass. And with that first taste, you’ve unknowingly become part of a generations-old tradition. 

    So, sit back and take a sip of a crisp white under that sun-speckled pergola and listen to the warbling of magpies – here’s what makes the Swan Valley so special. 

    Western Australia’s oldest wine region 

    Mandoon Estate bathed in the warm glow of sunset.
    Sip your way through Swan Valley’s rich wine heritage. (Image: Tourism WA)

    In 1829, the very year Europeans settled in Perth, the first vines were planted in the Swan Valley. Later, Croatian and Italian migrants blended their southern European winemaking traditions into the local viticulture, a combination that works so well in the Mediterranean climate here. 

    The result today is crisp, tropical Verdelho, dark, fruity Shiraz and plenty of Chenin Blanc – a third of the country’s Chenin Blanc is crushed here. 

    So where to start uncorking? Mandoon Estate has an Aboriginal art gallery and a sculpture trail, where you can taste an Indigenous food platter of smoked crocodile and emu sausages. 

    For a taste of the valley’s Italian heritage, head to Pinelli Estate Winery. Or, for something indulgent – and a little unusual, considering the inland location – RiverBank Estate Winery serves lobster straight from tanks, paired with that Chenin Blanc. 

    If you prefer something stronger in your glass, Talijancich Wines knows a thing or two about fortified drops: try its aged tawny, Muscat and liqueur Verdelho. 

    Sensational dining 

    A beautifully presented dish paired with champagne.
    Pair great food with a scenic winery setting. (Image: Tourism Caversham)

    The Swan Valley follows that great Australian wine-country tradition, with everything from unfussily fantastic pub meals and beer gardens to unexpected fine dining at cellar doors. 

    Start at Edgecombe Winery, which does brunch as well as drops. Their brioche French toast with raspberry and rhubarb coulis, poached pear and roasted pistachios will taste best when you’re perched at a table outside. Don’t forget to explore their orchard and wetland afterwards. 

    Pick up a box of freshly baked macarons from Maison Saint-Honoré (bien sûr) before heading to Valley Social for a North American barbecue-inspired feed. Chow down on beef brisket burnt ends and wash them down with a hemp-infused craft beer. 

    Baskerville Tavern is brewing beer again in the former Feral Brewpub. Order their Monday special – a classic chicken parmi – and try Slumdog Brewing’s regular range, including a tart blueberry sour made with fresh and freeze-dried berries. In winter, it’s time for their seasonal seven-malt stout, with notes of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel. 

    An unbeatable visitor’s centre

    In Guildford is the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in a restored 1866 courthouse. Its award-winning staff know everything about anything happening in the Swan Valley. Pick their brains (and pick up a free map) before setting off. But, check out the centre’s Welcome to Country mural by local Whadjuk artist Chloe Caylon first. 

    Scenic drives 

    Use that handy Visitor Centre map to get a bit of everything on the Swan Valley’s 32-kilometre scenic loop, which connects over 150 attractions. Think roadside produce stalls, art galleries and historic buildings. Just remember to organise that designated driver if you’re extra keen on the vineyard stops. 

    Other drops 

    If the thought of wine makes your temples pulse, there are plenty of other tipples to tickle your fancy. Txoko Brewing in Baskerville takes its name from a Basque gathering place for cooking, drinking and socialising. Work through its rotating beers and plates of Spanish croquettes and sardines, then settle on the grass while the kids let off steam in the playground. 

    AmberChes Spirits Distillery uses locally sourced botanicals and fruit to make saltbush gin, lemon myrtle gin and Gincello, a twist on limoncello. Try its award-winning sloe gin, which was named Australia’s best at the 2025 Gin Guide Awards. Better yet, have a go at making your own in a hands-on gin-blending and distilling class among the vines. 

    Historic architecture and an arts scene 

    Traditional art celebrating First Nations culture.
    Explore the stories behind the Swan Valley. (Image: Tourism WA)

    Next: Guildford. It is one of WA’s earliest colonial settlements – but the history here goes back much further. The Whadjuk Noongar people are the land’s Traditional Custodians, whose Dreaming tells of the Wagyl serpent creating the gum tree-lined Swan River. Today, Guildford’s original town layout remains largely unchanged. Follow one of four heritage walks past 19th-century buildings, galleries and James Street’s antique shops. 

    Take home pantry staples 

    The display counter at Margaret River Chocolate Company.
    Treat yourself to a chocolate-filled detour. (Image: Tourism WA)

    Sometimes the little stops are just as good as the big hitters. Pull over at Margaret River Chocolate Company for free tastings of white, milk and dark chocolate. Then stop by Harvey Cheese Swan Valley for Lemon Myrtle Ash Brie or St Duke’s Red. End at The House of Honey, where you can sample local honey and get buzzy on honey ice cream pancakes. 

    Nature and wildlife 

    A close-up of a koala in its natural habitat.
    Add a little wildlife adventure. (Image: Tourism WA)

    If the kids have had enough of winery lawns, save the bottles for later and head to Caversham Wildlife Park. Here, you can hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas and wombats. Catch working sheepdogs and sheep-shearing demonstrations at the Farm Show. Elsewhere in Whiteman Park, hop aboard a vintage train or tram, or cool off in the splash pool. 

    Finish at Bells Rapids, where fuchsia grevillea, crimson bottlebrush and yellow wattles bloom each spring. 

    Start planning your culinary escape at swanvalley.com.au.