After what we would describe, politely, as a “brief lull”, Leederville is back and better than ever, baby! With a few recent openings, it’s now become one of Perth’s most densely delicious suburbs, jam packed with everything from oh-so-crispy pizza and genre-less shared feasts to fire-powered fine dining.

1. From Fine Dining To
Perfect Pizzas: 11 Of
Leederville’s Best
Restaurants
After what we would describe, politely, as a “brief lull”, Leederville is back and better
than ever, baby! With a few recent openings, it’s now become one of Perth’s most
densely delicious suburbs, jam packed with everything from oh-so-crispy pizza and
genre-less shared feasts to fire-powered fine dining.
Pappagallo
Nestled in between Leederville and Mount Hawthorn, Pappagallo has become one of
our favourite go-tos over the years. Whether its their crispy-based pizzas or luscious
pastas, we keep coming back. If you’re feeling extravagant, add on a burrata to your
pizza… but whatever you do, leave room for a cannoli.

2. 250 Oxford Street, Leederville
Vikka
We wrote about family-run Vikka way back in September of 2021, excited to try their
Neapolitan-style pizza and share plates, and they haven’t disappointed. Pizzas toe the
line between crowd-pleasing and traditional, with the hot honey a particular favourite –
topped with fiery sopressa and nduja. A surprising delight was the giardiniera served
alongside cured meats: crunchy yet tender with the zap of vinegar. If you gave us a
plate of just that, we’d have no complaints.

3. 147 Oxford Street, Leederville

4. Daph’s
Daph’s has been a slow burn success since opening mid-2021, quietly building a solid
reputation for their six-course degustation. The menu showcases local, seasonal
produce from their fire-driven kitchen, building on the legacy of the restaurant’s previous
tenant, Rusty Pig. While the offerings are constantly changing, previous stars have
included fire-seared duck breast served alongside a burnt peach purée, charred
porterhouse with dauphinoise potato and red amaranth, and coal roasted cabbage with
Cajun buttermilk dressing.
1/226 Oxford Street, Leederville
Servo
Part of Leederville’s zippy new Electric Lane precinct, Servo is pulling no punches –
serving up a stellar, genre-less menu that’s only mission is to service all-day dining for
any occasion. Nothing is off-limits here: from rigatoni tikka masala with buffalo ricotta to
burrata, kimchi and white peach, or a mixed shish grill, speared with home made knives
and grilled over coals. Outside, the yard bar is also home to a kebab window – we might
have it on good authority that the cheeseburger borek is the perfect salve to a
hangover.

5. 9 Electric Lane, Leederville
Duende
Hailed as Perth’s first tapas bar, Duende was, for many of us, our first introduction to
Spanish food. This date-night favourite has been dishing up tapas in Leederville since
2003, but you don’t need to wait for dinner to enjoy their offerings. Open for lunch on the
weekends, they’ve recently been expanding their selection of vegan dishes, too – so
everyone can get into the Spanish spirit. Olé!
662 Newcastle Street, Leederville
Tagine

6. We’re always keen to get around a Moroccan feast, and Tagine is serving up some of
Perth’s best. As well as their namesake dish, their grilled skewers are oh-so-succulent,
and their hummus legendary.
127 Oxford Street, Leederville
My House
We can’t get enough of My House‘s tasty dumplings – what was once a favourite from
back in their Wembley food court days, it’s now our go-to dinner before catching a film
at Luna Leederville. Their xiao long bao stand up to the best of them, and we can never
resist a pan-fried pork bun.

7. 140 Oxford Street, Leederville
Pinchos
Pinchos has quickly become synonymous with tapas in Perth. With “authentic European
prices”, it’s no surprise! Pinchos clasicos start at $1 and $2, for small serves of
anchovies or chorizo (at that price, it’s hard to argue against trying them all). Spanish
omelettes are an authentic touch, and there’s a huge selection of Spanish cured meats
and conservas – gourmet tinned seafood like sardines and mussels.

8. 749 Newcastle Street, Leederville
Phat Lon
We were disappointed when Bunn Mee stopped opening for dinner, but it was short
lived with the opening of Phat Lon next door. Like Bunn Mee, it’s helmed by Masterchef
alum Jenny Lam alongside her family, with a menu that showcases her mum’s recipes
in tapas-inspired, perfect-for-sharing form.
Shop 2/106 Oxford Street, Leederville
Impronta
Oxford Street Italian Impronta finds the balance between approachable and upscale –
and at all hours of the day. Lush pasta and flavourful, delicate antipasti are the stars of
the show, from paper-thin carpaccio to a succulent ragu.

9. 150 Oxford Street, Leederville
Naber
While Naber’s backyard bar IIII is all disco fun, inside is bringing the sultry, intimate date
night vibes. An ever-changing roster of small plates showcase local produce, with an
approach that’s kind of fine dining, kind of casual, and completely unique.

10. 148 Oxford Street, Leederville
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