Perth Hidden Gem: Unexpectedly Amazing Italian at Elizabeth Quay!

🍽️ Restaurant: SIMPLE Italian Cucina Pizzeria Waterfront 📍 Location: 1 Barrack Square, Perth (Swan River waterfront) ⏰ Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm | Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pm Went here for a friend's birthday expecting just "insta-worthy views"... but the food actually slapped! Cocktails 🍸 were fire too. With mood lighting + lakeside vibes, it's photo-ready AND delicious. 🍝 MUST-ORDER DISHES (Ranked!) 1️⃣ [Pappardelle Funghi Porcini e Tartufo] $38 🏆 MVP! Truffle & porcini cream sauce on ribbon pasta = instant happiness. 2️⃣ [Chips with Truffle Mayo] $12 🤯 Dip EVERYTHING in this—so good we wanted to take a jar home. 3️⃣ [Pistacchiosa Pizza] $36 Burrata + mozzarella + salami + pistachios = salty-sweet perfection. 4️⃣ [Barramundi] $40 Fish was meh, but the stewed veggies tasted like home-style Chinese braise (nostalgia!). 5️⃣ [Chilli Mussels] $35 Great sauce (dip your bread!), but mussels were too smol. 🌟 Ratings Ambience: ★★★★★ (Romantic AF) Food: ★★★★☆ (Solid 8/10) Service: ★★★★★ (Birthday song + plating for $3/person!) Return Worthy? ★★★★☆ 💡 Pro Tips: • Book ahead for window seats! • 3 locations in Perth—double-check you’re at the waterfront one. • Skip the Hawaiian pizza—save stomach space for the truffle pasta. #PerthEats #PerthFoodie #WArestaurants #HiddenGems