Rustic fare and old-world hospitality make this place an easy option for what Italians do best: comfort food. Everything, right down to the bread, is made in house, so follow your nose and arrive hungry. 199-203 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park galileorestaurantperth.com

Rossonero serves woodfired pizza, but not as you know it. Cheekily named selections, like ‘Dr McCreamy’ and ‘Sticky Pig’ offer flavour combinations you won’t see in Rome or Naples. But they work, very well in fact, and have made the restaurant a firm favourite. The generous BYO policy is also part of the appeal. 18 Lyric Ln, Marylands rossonero.com.au

A wine bar with an impeccable menu, No Mafia wows on all fronts. Pick a bottle of a little-known Italian varietal and pair it with one of the generous salumi boards or something heartier, such as the melt-in-your-mouth Sicilian beef cheek. 189 William St, Northbridge nomafia.com.au

Homely and unpretentious, this little spaghetti bar has worked its way into the hearts of many across the city, thanks to the consistently excellent creations that come out of the kitchen. The menu changes frequently but includes delights such as pork cheek carbonara, and an eggplant sugo that will make you question whether you really need meat in your life. 4/189 William St, Northbridge

Cheap, cheerful, and undeniably trendy, this local joint keeps things simple, offering woodfired pizza in a refurbished warehouse. Adding to its appeal is the fact you can BYO beer, wine, and cider for just $2 corkage per person. 7 Anvil Ln, Mount Hawthorn neighborhoodpizzabar.com

Maurizio Di Ciano’s latest offering pairs a casual atmosphere with serious food. As you may have guessed, there’s no set menu here. Instead, there’s a daily list of specials based on what’s in season and what the chefs feel like cooking. It’s a fresh approach to Italian cuisine and it works a charm. 448 Beaufort St, Highgate nomenu.net.au

Initmate, at times loud, Lulu is a place to lean in. Take a pew at the window and dive into Joel Valvasori’s take on northern Italian cuisine. One of the best of Perth’s new crop of chef-owned restaurants, Lulu is showing the way in dedication and focus. Handmade pasta, daily specials and a wine list that hits the best of WA’s local alt-wine scene, it’s also a place to discover Friulian and Venetian labels that may have slipped you by. 5/97 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008 lululadelizia.com.au

Boasting a prime beachside location, exceptional dishes, and award-winning wine list, Il Lido is one of the greats. Start with a freshly shucked oyster, follow up with the famous gnocchi, and bookend the meal with a slice of the warm amaro cake, all the while enjoying the million dollar view. 88 Marine Pds, Cottesloe illido.com.au

Whether grape or grain, Lalla Rookh has it covered. The smart pub vibe of the front bar and courtyard is perfect for the larger group, while the intimate vibe in the Wine Store, accessed from Sherwood Court, or the rear of the restaurant is perfect for discovering Sommelier Jeremy Prus’ latest finds. If you can’t decide what you’re after, put things in the chef’s capable hands by opting for the six course ‘Il Capo’ menu. 77 St Georges Tce, Perth lallarookh.com.au

For fine fining Italian at its most traditional, you can’t go past Peeugino. Everything is made fresh in house, from the silken pastas to the perfectly-cooked risotto. The dessert trolley that makes its way around the room is both charming and incredibly tempting, providing a fitting end to your Perugino experience. 77 Outram St, West Perth perugino.com.au