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The 5 Best Restaurants for Solo Dining in Perth
13/11/2024
Wanting to try something new? Then get ready to ditch the crowd and dine solo.
For some of us, dining solo seems like a normal thing to do. But, most recently, there’s been a new craze for curious culinary consumers to try: eating alone. It allows us to truly absorb ourselves into the activity where there is no small talk and, more importantly, no sharing.
So whether you’re a seasoned soloist or a first timer, we’ve put together a guide to the best restaurants for solo dining in Perth. Packed with wine bars, Italian eateries, an omakase and, even wood-fired restaurants, there’s plenty for you to pick and choose from.
Happy dining!
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Ascua Spanish Grill
Perth CBD, Perth, Western AustraliaFound inside the InterContinental Perth is one of the best steak restaurants in the city, Ascua. Offering a true treat for all the senses, unlike others, what sets Ascua apart is their use of a wood-fired grill that’s infused with banksia aromatics and olive wood. Beyond this, the space is centred around the theatre-style open kitchen where true craftsmanship comes alive. Menu standouts include the Wood-Fired Sesame Turkish Bread, the Char-Grilled Fremantle Octopus and the Margaret River Black Angus Sirloin.
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Dandelion Perth
Karrinyup, Perth, Western AustraliaLet your tastebuds grow wild with Karrinyup’s Dandelion! Located inside the Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Dandelion is more than just your typical restaurant – it’s also a distillery too! Currently offering Asian inspired cuisine, the team over at Dandelion use their expertise in woodfired cooking to create a sensational treat for all of your senses. Their menu is highlighted by raw and fire cooked dishes with plenty of entrees, main meals and desserts to choose from too. Once you’re done here, be sure to take a tour (and tasting) through the distillery.
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Monsterella
Wembley, Perth, Western AustraliaWe’re big believers that a pizza is the perfect dish for one. And that’s exactly why Monsterella in Wembley made the cut as one of the best restaurants for solo dining in Perth. Not only are all their pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, but they are handmade and risen naturally for 48 hours. There is also antipasti, salads, pastas and even desserts. Stuck on what to order? Try the Milliano made with Italian pork and fennel sausage, caramelised onions, pecorino and truffle oil. Yum!
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Tora Sushi
Leederville, Perth, Western AustraliaIf you’re searching for a place to solo dine in Perth, Electric Lane’s Tora Sushi is the perfect solution. This omakase restaurant in Leederville is a must try for soloists. Not only does it cater to just 10 guests at a time, but its fresh, seasonal produce has landed them on countless lists. Led by James Loh and Hide Otani, every Wednesday to Saturday Tora Sushi offers just two seatings per night where they’ll take you on a gastronomic journey through Japanese cuisine. A must add to your list!
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Vincent Wine
Perth CBD, Perth, Western AustraliaIf you love to be wined and dined, treat your tastebuds to one of our favourite wine bars in Perth, Vincent Wine. With heavy Parisian vibes, William Street’s wine watering hole is perfect for solo dining in Perth. Not only will you fall deep in conversation with the friendly owners, but it’s a sanctuary for soloists who like to keep it simple and silent. With a heavy French and Italian influence on their food and wine list, your senses will go on a spectacular European holiday.
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