Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Perth

"Having recently reopened after four years of renovations, WA Museum Boola Bardip offers an insight into Western Australia’s social, cultural and natural history. Housed across eight permanent galleries, the museum’s collection of fossils, specimens and historical artefacts are showcased in an innovative and immersive format. Children will enjoy exploring the sensory maze of the wildlife gallery, while parents are delighted with the unique display of Western Australia’s live music, sports and entertainment history."

"This is a museum to share stories and learn about the rich history of WA. Each exhibition has a hands-on element for children, meaning you won’t hear the words ‘this is boring’!. With eight permanent exhibitions and ever-changing ones, you will find something everyone will love."

"Nestled in a beautiful heritage building in Fremantle, Young George on George Street is a unique neighbourhood bar with a serious focus on food. Purveyors of craft wine, beer, cider and spirits, grab a table at the bar and settle in with friends for an after-work catch up as a buzz of lively conversation surrounds you and peruse a globally inspired menu of share plates. Rusticity abounds with stone walls with brick feature archways, polished concrete and black table settings, while the downstairs cellar is an ideal area for private parties and group bookings."

"Couples can enjoy a river cruise at either head out south to Fremantle or upstream to the Swan Valley with both adventures offering awesome perspectives of the city."

"The first destination is an unassuming family-run café serving authentic and homely Italian dishes. The owners are particularly proud of their ragù, a traditional meat sauce, served with hand made pasta. Ask for their farmers soup too - a tasty, hearty dish that’s perfect for lunch."

"Several Italian places to eat in Fremantle were established decades ago by migrating families. One long standing venue, opened by an Italian family in the 1970s, is Pizza Bella Roma on High Street, just off the strip. This is a great place to sample some gourmet pizza, pasta and other delicious light dishes like chilli mussels, bruschetta and chorizo salad."

"Enjoy the rustic vibe at The Village Bar on your lunch hour. Every week there is a different lunch special priced at around the $20 mark. Although it changes week-to-week, some of the previous specials have included a refreshing citrus and halloumi salad, and mouth-watering lamb ragout fettuccini pasta."

"When the husband and wife team behind super popular food truck Comida do Sul opened Madalena’s back in the tail end of 2018 , it was no surprise that it became one of the most talked about restaurants in Perth, and Australia at large. This relaxed boteco has a menu that celebrates local seafood, as well as a wine list curated in conjunction with the guys at Wise Child. You’d think you were on the beach in Barcelona if it wasn’t so classically Perth."

"This is what makes Madalena’s Bar one of the best fine dine-in restaurant in Perth. This restaurant has a suits-and-satin inner-city exclusivity but it is quite difficult to get a seat in this place, particularly at peak times. Getting a seat at this place is near to impossible when it comes to the busiest hours."

"Western Australia is known for its unique shellfish, especially the rock lobsters, blue swimmer crabs, prawns and clams that can be found in its waters. The Cray (as rock lobsters are often known in Perth) is a one-stop-shop in Belmont for the region's best seafood. The atmosphere is casual and service is attentive, but the food is the real drawcard."