There’s something timeless about French dining—the warmth of a slow-cooked stew, the elegance of a perfectly poured glass of Burgundy, the quiet luxury of a little je ne sais quoi that comes together on the plate.
Across Perth, a suite of restaurants honour the traditions that underpin French cuisine, offering everything from refined bistro classics to modern, French-inspired dishes that celebrate local produce through a European lens.
Whether it’s for your next special occasion, a romantic date night, or simply a long, indulgent lunch that stretches into the afternoon, these are the best French restaurants in Perth.
La Lune
La Lune is a lively all-day bistro that puts a fresh spin on French classics while sidestepping cheesy Gallic cliches. Diners are encouraged to swing by this 80-odd-seater for pomme frites, featherlight vol au vents and a glass or two of French bubbles. And swing by they do, seduced by perfectly seasoned coq au vin and baked French brie with red wine and honeycomb. Chef Oskar Pinter’s way with steak tartare, along with a tender, rare grilled bavette, has garnered a well-deserved following along with the Shark Bay scallops doused in sherry and fennel butter.
73 George St, East Fremantle
Intuition Wine Kitchen
Inside a former humble home on Subiaco’s Rokeby Road, Intuition Wine Kitchen delivers modern Mediterranean dishes through a distinctly French lens. At the helm is Chef Matthieu—a Paul Bocuse–trained chef who previously spent seven years leading the kitchen at Chez Pierre. His passion for Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal produce is writ large across the menu, from crisp zucchini flowers filled with nduja and ricotta to the Stirling Range eye fillet, its deeply layered jus taking three days to prepare. For dessert, a clever twist on a classic: mulled wine crème brûlée.
279 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco
Intuition Wine & Kitchen
Mistelle French Bistro
Mistelle once called Bickley Valley home, but now welcomes diners into a cosy French bistro in Shenton Park, where the art of fine dining is celebrated with passion and precision. The menu pays homage to classic French flavours, crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from trusted local farmers and suppliers. The evolving wine list showcases the best of Western Australian and regional French wines, perfectly complementing each dish.
205 Nicholson Road, Shenton Park
Fleur at The Royal
Set within the grandeur of The Royal Hotel, the dining room of Fleur marries opulence with modern accents and lavish floral arrangements. By night, moody lighting and cosy banquette seating make this prime territory for occasion dining or that long-awaited catch-up. A six-course, seasonal tasting menu presents French plates reimagined with international flavours, though the ability to pick and mix from the à la carte is welcome. The wine list is appropriately deep with a marriage of contemporary, Western Australian producers and canons of fine, imported wine.
531 Wellington St, Perth
Fleur
Angel House
Angel House holds fast to the classics, with a throughline of comfort, warmth, and indulgence. Escargots glisten in garlic-parsley butter; rich French onion soup soothes the soul and traditional cassoulet arrives brimming with slow-cooked duck confit, pork, and sausage. Otherwise, veer on the lighter but nonetheless French side with Provençal monkfish and a side plate of goat cheese salad. And when the night winds down, the indulgence lingers in a final glass drawn from their prestigious selection of French and Australian wines.
La Bastide
La Bastide Bar & Bistro transports diners to the sun-drenched countryside of southern France. You’ll find contemporary renditions of French bistro classics on the menu, all crafted from seasonal WA produce and authentic French delicacies. The wine list, inspired by regions like Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Rhône, includes an extensive collection of aged wines. Whether dining alfresco on the terrace or amidst vintage mirrors in the elegant dining room, guests are enveloped in an ambience that exudes the conviviality and warmth of French hospitality.
225 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
La Bastide
Chez Pierre
Since 2007, Chez Pierre has quietly held its place on Stirling Highway as the beacon of French fine dining in Perth. Under the eye of Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Pierre Ichallalene, every detail is effortlessly French—crisp white tablecloths that are readily set with polished glassware awaiting diners to enjoy in the menu that celebrates French bistro staples. The confit duck leg à l’orange—slow-cooked for six hours in duck fat—is impossible to overlook, but the tender fillet de boeuf in a luscious green peppercorn and cognac sauce and the truffle- and mushroom-infused chicken ballotine served atop creamy risotto are equally deserving of attention.
131 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands
Le Vivant
An evening at Beaufort Street’s Le Vivant never feels rushed. You’ll feel less like a guest and more like an old friend invited in for a drink. Sip wine from a carefully curated list that features rare bottles from esteemed national and international winemakers, alongside exceptional by-the-glass options. Here, the team melds the best of local produce with a European-influenced menu through a French lens. To start, there’s honey-thyme baked camembert and ruby-red carpaccio, in which beef fillet is paper-thinly sliced and dressed with capers and pistachios. But the showstopper is the baby goat shoulder—slow-braised for over 20 hours, that falls effortlessly off the bone, served atop pilaf studded with pomegranate, minted yogurt, and house jus. It’s one of those dishes that will linger in your memory long after the meal has ended.
489 Beaufort St, Highgate
Vincent Wine
The Franco-leaning kitchen at Northbridge wine bar, Vincent Wine, delivers on its promise of authentic French bistro fare. From freshly shucked oysters to duck and pork rillettes served with sourdough and classic cornichons, the menu complements the stellar by-the-glass European wine offering. A simple yet effective bistro staple of steak frites is hard to go past. Refinement gets a look in with the likes of goldband snapper with Champagne sauce.
465 William Street, Perth
Vincent Wine
Le Rebelle
Le Rebelle is always buzzing with energy, the dual-level dining room inevitably packed with high-spirited groups and couples leaning into the staff’s upbeat energy. The Francophile menu is a little less animated, but the things that work, work well, such as generous dual splodges of tuna mayo on the Ortiz anchovy-striped vitello tonnato, made from local Girello veal, and the bold whole soft herbs and pickled celery on the crab toast. It’s not-so-secret weapons: winningly approachable and attentive service, co-owner Sarah Atkinson’s razor-sharp wine list, and the bounce of the room.
676 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley
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