The best French restaurants around Perth
Dine like the French at some of the most authentic French restaurants in Perth. Whether you might be looking to try your first snail over a buttery chardonnay or simply wanting one of the finest dining experiences out, we have the places for you. The French cuisine in Perth? J’adore!
Le Rebelle
Old time New York meets the backstreets of Paris. While they define themselves more broadly as “European”, this Mount Lawley bistro has our hearts a-flutter with their French-leaning menu and intimate, dimly-lit dining room. Le Rebelle’s crab toast and duck liver parfait with truffle butter are classiques not to be missed!
676 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley
La Lune
East Fremantle has gained a slice of Parisian glamour with the opening of La Lune. One part bright and eclectic, one part sultry and romantic, the all-day bistro is enticing diners with classics like steak frites, salade niçoise, or breakfast-ready tartines. We even dedicated a whole article to their all-time crab vol-au-vents.
71-75 George Street, East Fremantle
Vincent Wine
While Vincent may not bill itself strictly as a French restaurant, when it comes to vibes – well, you’re practically in a charming Parisian courtyard. Their ample wine list leans heavily to the French, and the constantly rotating menu scribbled on the tiles will have you saying “Ooh la la!”: think pâté en croûte, salade niçoise, duck confit or coq au vin.
465 William Street, Perth
Lulu’s Little Bistro
This unpretentious, family-run bistro has become a bit of a hidden gem since opening on Bulwer Street at the start of 2024. Head to Lulu’s Little Bistro for timeless dishes like escargot, cheese soufflé, steak tartare and more – after all, why mess with a good thing?
328 Bulwer Street, Perth
Madeleine on Beaufort
This French café is as charming as they come. Alongside a cabinet of baked treats and sandwiches, indulge in a French-style breakfast – croque monsieurs, eggs benedict and pain perdu all make an appearance, and are best enjoyed in the sun-filled dining room or cute blue courtyard. As the sun sets, delve into Madeleine’s bistro-style dinner menu with decadent French faves like parfait, steak Diane or pork belly with truffle mashed potatoes.
487 Beaufort Street, Highgate
La Bastide
Only a few weeks after opening, La Bastide has become the talk of the neighbourhood – not just for their classic bistro plates (steak tartare, frites, oysters, duck), or for the delightful continental breakfast on the leafy terrace (pastries courtesy of Miller + Baker, bien sûr), but for the warmth and passion that owners Michelle and Rob imbue into their dining room.
225 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
Ludo
Descend into Ludo’s subterranean dining room and you’ll be transported to an underground Parisian club, soundtracked by the charming tinkling of live piano and drenched in red-hued lights. Nibble on lobster éclairs or classic beef tartare, or sumptuously gooey baked camembert with wild honey – before diving into bigger plates that include comforting boeuf bourguignon, sole meunière or chateaubriand.
1 Mends Street, South Perth
Angel’s House
Created by Anthony and Jeremy Blanchet, two brothers hailing from the south of France , Angel’s House is nestled in a gorgeous 1880 heritage building in Fremantle. Gorge yourself on their crowd-pleaser dish, the boeuf bourguignon, with braised beef and red wine sauce – but don’t leave before you have a chance to try their riz au lait – a silky treat of creamy rice and salted-butter caramel.
24 Essex Street, Fremantle
Whisper Wine Bar
With the Blanchet brothers recently taking the helm, Whisper knows French food and wine. Located on Essex Street, expect cheese fondue and fantastic wine list, all set within a stunning restored limestone mill.
1/15 Essex Street, Fremantle
Chez Pierre
Tucked into Nedlands is the restaurant Chez Pierre, which specialises in French provincial cuisine. Pierre himself studied cookery at the culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu in France, so make sure to indulge in the dégustation menu, where each course pairs with the perfect wine. Get your mouth watering over dishes like the carré d’agneau rôti: marinated lamb with white bean and rosemary mousseline.
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131 Stirling Highway, Nedlands
Bistro Guillaume
What can beat the glitz and the glamour of a meal at Crown? Dine on French-inspired cuisine overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Metropol pool at Bistro Guillaume – like Parision gnocchi with wild mushrooms, the old-school favourite Duck a L’orange or escargot en persillade. What’s more? Bistro Guillaume offers free top-ups on the bread and butter.
Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
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Header Image: La Lune