Best Restaurants in Fremantle

Over the last 20 years, Freo’s culinary offering has expanded well beyond a hearty bowl of pasta on South Terrace (followed by a scoop from the latest gelateria). Don’t get us wrong – we’ll still never turn down a classic Italian feast at Capri. But Fremantle’s range of restaurants and cuisines is now as eclectic as the place itself.

You can enjoy Mexican by the sea, Indonesian comfort food, Mauritian-Chinese dumplings from a food truck and much more. Not to mention plenty of traditional and future-classic Italian joints. These are our go-to restaurants in the port city.

Words by Holly Bodeker-Smith
Updated on 19 June 2024

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La Lune

Terrines, tartines and afternoons on the terrace: La Lune is East Freo's answer to the casual neighbourhood bistros of Paris and Manhattan. The all-day menu sticks to familiar Gallic cooking, served from morning till late.

Bar

Madalena’s

On a balmy afternoon, after the Freo Doctor’s rolled in, this is the place to be. Get started downstairs with lo-fi wines and small plates of the freshest local seafood. Then head upstairs for cocktails and ocean views.

Cafe

Bread in Common

An expansive bakery and all-day eatery from the team behind Little Creatures.

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Manuka Woodfire Kitchen

A world-class chef cooking with fire.

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Vin Populi

Wagyu bresaola, handmade pasta, lo-fi wines and the "Freo doctor" make a charming combo at this wine bar, which is from the team behind No Mafia and Balthazar.

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Capri

Italian food isn’t hard to find in Fremantle, but you might miss one of its tastiest touchstones if you don’t know where to look. This fourth-generation, family-run restaurant serves piping hot plates of spaghetti and nostalgia.

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La Cabana

This casual, dog-friendly taqueria in South Freo is landing bold blows for Aus-Mexican cooking. Maybe you'll find a pork and pineapple taco dressed with a native strawberry and saltbush sauce. Or try the spiced broccoli enlivened with a mole, a traditional Mexican marinade, made here with wattleseed. From the bar: wine, local beers, tequila and mezcal.

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Bib & Tucker

Modern Australian by the beach.

Bar

Young George

The former Wine Store bottle shop has a new name and a well-honed food and drinks offering.

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Suku

The compact, thoughtful menu features Balinese dishes and drinks the owners grew up with, as well as a handful of Indonesian comfort classics that might include a sweet black rice pudding, fried chicken with a fiery salad, and mackerel dumplings.

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Republic of Fremantle

At this ambitious urban distillery, you'll find house-made spirits (including many grape-based spirits made with WA fruit) and pre-batched cocktails. You can pair every glass with something from their sophisticated share plate menu, which might include beef tartare, crumbed lion’s mane mushroom or woodfired meats.

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Jetty Bar & Eats

Grab a spot at this chic “shack” for Mediterranean plates, killer cocktails and views of the Swan River. It doesn’t get more waterfront than this.

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Big Rigz Burger Co

A serious contender from a former Amuse chef and an ex-Australian-one-day cricketer.

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Short Order Burger Co Fremantle

This Perth burger favourite has put down permanent roots in the port city and added lunch service and booze, including a stiff maple-pecan-bourbon milkshake, and a house brew with Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.