Cafe D Freo

Well situated in Fremantle (not far from Fremantle Market). Can be a bit tricky to find parking when it's busy but it's pretty expected in Freo anyways. Food is fantastic. We are blown away by the lamb shanks. It's soft, really tasty with the whipped potatoes. I will highly recommend it. We also have chilli mussels which to our slight disappointment some of them are not overly fresh (doesn't taste well). However I thought the overall food experience & the service provided are really good. Hence I like to overlook the "mussel" taste issue & still rate it 5 stars. Will definitely revisit them for other of their food & will refine the ratings if needed. 😁

Family friendly food at a family friendly price. I went past this place too many times before I came here finally for dinner. It looked too tacky and awkward for my liking, but I am running out of Fremantle eateries to try. To my surprise on a Friday night it was fairly full up up market sorts and most other tables were booked. The space presents a bit empty however a bit like a good court, but maybe that’s its charm? The food is hearty and a little home style which I really like, prices reasonable and service very friendly. I had the chicken Parma with side of spaghetti bog, my GF had the salmon salad. Wine list also well chosen. I had the house red and I came back for 3. Worth a visit. Note to the owner: I thought the name sucked so I avoided, it doesn’t do the place any justice. It’s better than the name says. The food is Italian - I didn’t even know that! A nice traditional Italian name would be a good idea - we just lost la porchetta near millennium so you are ripe to take its spot. Not enough staff Friday night, two lovely girls trying their heart out, made mistakes and were obviously run off their feet. Need 1 - 2 more, to bring a more relaxed service atmosphere at least. Again, music is king! Think about adding some.

The service was pleasant, the waitress did not keep coming to us but one came when she needed to. The knowledge of the food by the waitress and the chief is really good any questions we ask and they knew the answer. The most important is that the food was top notch it was delicious, and there are more options on the menu that I will need to try. The atmosphere is cosy and comfortable, with the benches and chair.

I was really wowed from the moment we were attended at this cafe, it has classic pub vibes, but it's also classy. The service is great and personal, and the dishes are very generous in portion and flavour. I was amazed at the duck and waffle dish, such perfect textures and flavors which go very well combined, it's a must-try at this place. The place is spacious and good for groups, I definitely want to return for lunch to try some authentic Italian food.

My partner bought a breakfast voucher from one of those online deal merchants for this venue, $19 breakfast for two with coffee. My expectations were fairly low, and I'm pleased to say I was blown away! The food was outstanding, the staff attentive, polite, and friendly. Above all absolutely outstanding value. We will return to see if their dinner offer is just as good, with expectations being a lot higher after our first visit. The only down side I can mention is that the restaurant was more or less empty, I think there may have been only one other table when we arrived at 8.30am on a Saturday morning. A few more people came to dine while we were there, but not many. I think this could be accounted to it being a new venue. Not much atmosphere, which was fine over breakfast, but if we were having dinner and wine it would have been a little sad.

Three of us dined here on a Thursday night and we couldn't have been happier with everything. The seafood platter was amazing, the home made spaghetti bologna was generous and very tasty and we shared a mixed entree. Such big serves that a doggy bag was required. We will definitely be back. Keen to give the breakfast menu a go too.

Visited Cafe d Freo on a Groupon voucher and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Food selection is enormous as are the servings and the flavour took us right back to Venice. House wine was lovely and crisp and the service was second to none. When things arrive at your table before you ask for them you know you are in good hands. Thoroughly recommend and we will return!!!!