There’s a certain kind of magic in bringing your own to a restaurant. It makes you feel a little more at home, a little more like you’re enjoying a night with friends around the dinner table, only without the mess to clean afterwards.
WA’s got no shortage of restaurants where BYO is part of the charm. What you bring depends on where you’re headed. A few cold cans for an easy mid-week dinner, or that special bottle you’ve been saving for an occasion worth celebrating.
From fine-diners and romantic haunts to neighbourhood gems and family favourites, here are a few of our favourite BYO restaurants in Perth.
KCH
KCH might present as simple, but one plate in and you’ll know this Malaysian diner is something special. Chef Calvin Chong and his team serve hawker-style cuisine inspired by his hometown of Kuching, and it’s built them a serious following. The concise carte features dishes like char kway teow, a “Grandma-style” meat roll and the house speciality laksa, all with complex flavours and intense fragrance. Even better, there’s a Thirsty Camel just across Angove Street, and KCH won’t even charge you corkage.
Unit 41, 10 Angove Street, North Perth
Rym Tarng
With just a handful of tables, Rym Tarng is a must-book if you plan on dining in. Their takeaway game is strong, but sitting and soaking up the hum of this suburban Thai eatery will pay dividends with the sizzle of the wok, the spice in the air and the rhythm of plates of Thai street food landing on tables. Sharing is recommended, perfect for dishes like crisp pork and prawn doughnuts, som dtum, and pad see ew. Corkage is just $3 a head, and Mane Liquor is just on the other side of the car park for an easy bottle run.
Shop 8, 258 Canning Highway, Bicton
Andly Private Kitchen
Quite possibly one of Perth’s best restaurants you’ve never heard of, Andly Private Kitchen keeps a low profile but a full book. Word has spread thanks to chef Li ‘Andly’ Yuekua’s commitment to high-quality Chinese cookery with a fine-dining edge. The intimate dining room sets the tone where traditional flavours are delicately balanced with contemporary touches. A rare perk for a fine-diner, Andly’s is BYO, and with Besk just a few minutes away, it’s the perfect spot to have a pre-drink before picking up a bottle for dinner.
1/50 Oxford Close, West Leederville
Monsterella
It’s easy to find a suburban pizza joint, harder to find one worth talking about. Monsterella shifts the standard on what simple, family-friendly pizza can look like. Everything is done right, from fresh ingredients to 48-hour slow-risen dough and service that is equal parts efficient and attentive. BYO beer and wine adds to the charm, letting you take the night in whichever direction you’re feeling. Grab something fancy from the cellar, or a few cold brews will do just fine.
46 Grantham Street, Wembley
Billy Lee’s Chinese Restaurant
Billy Lee’s is a late-night institution known for its quality Cantonese cooking and post-midnight chaos in equal measure. It’s where the masses flock when the bars and clubs close, and where the hospo crowd refuels after service.. Until midnight (4am on Fridays and Saturdays), the menu runs deep with dim sum, omelettes, noodles and hot pot. Whether it’s a late-night fix or you’re just looking for solid Cantonese dining, the $2 corkage fee is always welcome.
15/68 Roe St, Northbridge
Tsukaya
Chef Pepe Tsukayama is masterful in uniting Japanese and Peruvian influences at his Mt Hawthorn eatery. Yes, there’s a sashimi taco on the menu, but it’s Tsukaya’s respectful approach to both cuisines that defines this dining experience, with traditional flavours and techniques delivered with clarity. Aside from a few Japanese sodas, BYO is the only option, and thankfully, a few noteworthy bottleshops are nearby, including Paddington Fine Wines, Porters Liquor and a BWS.
167 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn
Rossonero
Tucked away in Maylands, Rossonero keeps things simple, lively and delicious. The pizzas are wood-fired, the mood is unpretentious, and the crowd is loyal. With no wine list, it’s BYO all the way; whether that’s a pet-nat, a funky orange, or a trusty bottle of red. Effortless, communal and fun; just as a neighbourhood pizzeria should be.
18 Lyric Lane, Maylands
Capri
A true Fremantle institution, Capri has been run by the Pizzale family since 1954, earning its place as one of Perth’s most enduring Italian restaurants. The dining room feels almost untouched in seven decades. Red sauce pastas, veal scallopine, and complimentary minestrone set the tone for a night steeped in tradition. It’s old school in the best way. Bring your favourites, settle in, and see why generations keep coming back.
21 South Terrace, Fremantle
Nolita
Perth has no shortage of casual Italian diners, but few do BYO like Nolita. On Mondays and Tuesdays, bringing your own plonk will cost you nothing. Nada. Zip. It’s the perfect excuse to commit to that special bottle you’ve been hanging onto. The polished, intimate setting elevates fresh pasta and small plates built around top-tier ingredients, including Western Australian seafood and Italian cheeses. Add sharp service and proper glassware, and it’s an easy mid-week win.
16 Bay View Terrace, Claremont
Casa Pizza
Though Casa Pizza holds its own identity from its moodier sister venue next door, the two share a sense of fun and playfulness that carries through the menu. These pizzas aren’t your average slice, packing the flavour punch you’d expect from Paul Bentley’s cooking. The garlic prawn sings with pickled green garlic and parsley, while the carbonara brings all the salt and creaminess of its pasta counterpart. Even the classics get a facelift, with housemade pepperoni on the pepperoni pizza and an olive crumb dusting the capricciosa. Bring a bottle of your own, or browse the shelves next door at Casa for a pick at bottleshop prices.
397/399 Oxford St, Mount Hawthorn
Marumo
Marumo isn’t your typical BYO joint. Securing a table here requires planning, with booking windows open for just minutes before every seating is snapped up months in advance. But the reward is one of Perth’s most sought-after dining experiences. Here, the seven-course omakase celebrates Japanese precision and the season’s best seafood, from tempura-encased toothfish to immaculate slices of sashimi. At $100 per person and a modest $2.50 corkage, it’s a rare mix of luxury and value, made even more personal when you bring that bottle you’ve been saving for a special occasion.
Shop 22, Chelsea Village, 145 Stirling Highway, Nedlands
Yip
Watching the theatrics of owner Erich Wong’s bamboo-pole noodle kneading is reason enough to join the queue at Victoria Park’s Yip. The result? Perfectly springy noodles served in dishes like the famed curry laksa, where they swim in a rich, spicy coconut broth. Add the freedom to BYO – perhaps a crisp Riesling to balance the richness – and you’ve got one of Perth’s most characterful spots for casual BYO dining.
915 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park
Threecoins & Sons
A family-run trattoria with genuine regional Italian roots, Threecoins is undoubtedly one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth. The name nods to the Trequattrini family behind it, and the food carries the same sense of home. On Mondays and Tuesdays, BYO wine is welcome for $15 a bottle – the perfect excuse for a relaxed midweek dinner.
2/776 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley
The Prophet Lebanese Cafe
The Prophet has been slinging Lebanese cuisine for more than 20 years from their Vic Park home, amassing a cult-like following in the process. There’s no alcohol on the menu, so BYO is the go, and will set you back a very reasonable $5 per bottle. The real challenge is deciding what to pair with your wine, with a menu that moves from Middle Eastern stalwarts to house specialities and Lebanese standouts like chicken livers with garlic, chilli and lemon, or kibbeh naya – raw minced lamb with crushed wheat and spices.
907a Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Looking to discover more of Victoria Park? Read our full guide to the best restaurants in Victoria Park here.