Maruzzella Restaurant

Craving a proper Italian feast? Maruzzella in East Perth is the absolute move. Forget the overly polished, stiff dining rooms—this bustling institution delivers pure, unapologetic Napoli soul. East Coast expats with impossibly high standards are practically throwing flowers at the kitchen for the delicate pork and beef lasagna and those perfectly crisp mushroom arancini. Expect blistered, wood-fired pizzas with a puffy, charred cornicione that demands to be eaten, alongside hearty, deeply savory pastas. The chefs absolutely nail the classics—think rich chilli mussels and flawlessly grilled fish—while quietly serving some of the most meticulously prepared gluten-free dough in the city. It’s loud, it’s vibrant, and the floor staff can occasionally pump the brakes when the dining room is slammed. But that’s the charm. Grab a table off Bennett Street, order a standout calzone, and soak up the chaotic, beautiful sprezzatura of an authentic Italian kitchen doing exactly what it does best.