How does the CBD love this tavern hiding in plain sight beneath St Georges Terrace? Let us count the ways. It loves it on a Friday when suits crowd the smart-casual public bar for end-of-week knock-offs and crisp, elegant and hugely underrated pizza – some of the city's best. It loves it through the day and night when the dedicated enoteca offers a quiet perch to recharge and explore one of Perth's best stockpiles of European wine, available for drink-in or takeaway pleasure. But most of all, it loves it whenever the occasion calls for spirited Italian dining. Alexandra Haynes eschews the confines of regionality and tradition in favour of a cosmopolitan menu rooted in deliciousness. Sweet summery tomatoes are crowned with thick pucks of pickled cucumber, shichimi togarashi and shavings of dried beef; grilled octopus is played off against vinegary braised witlof; and tagliatelle correctly sauced with an oxtail ragù spiked with cocoa is typical of the gutsy, house-made pasta on offer. Attentive staff patrol the entire venue and know when to swoop with comforting Italianate sweets (a tumbler of tiramisù, perhaps) or to reload glasses.
Phone:
(08) 9325 7077
(08) 9325 7077
Website:
https://lallarookh.com.au
https://lallarookh.com.au
Bookings:
Bookings recommended
Bookings recommended
Features:
- Licensed
- Bar
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Outdoor dining
Accepted card types:
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Eftpos
- Visa
Chef:
Alexandra Haynes
Alexandra Haynes
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide's reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.