Cantina
There are probably only a hand full of restaurants around Perth where you can go at any time of day, day of week and get consistent quality food. Cantina in Mt Lawley is one of those places.
It’s looks like it’s an a small cafe that burst at the seams and spilled tables and chairs into the near by arcade. I’m sure this has been a crafted entrance as much as the menu is every few weeks. Yes I said every few weeks. There are a few dishes that are the mainstay but other than that, the produce is seasonal. I like that transitory nature of things. It keeps things interesting. Interestingly Italian.
The wine list is well chosen with imported reds sharing the carte du vin as much as Aussie ones.
I tried the slow cooked duck cannelloni with pine nuts. It came out bubbling like some primordial lava pool in a stoneware dish that retained the heat long after it disappeared. That was prequeled by seared chorizo with caper berries, The chorizo is as good as it gets this side of the equator. It’s made by local señora, Rosa.
This place is a no brainer if you don’t want to be disappointed.
Cantina 663.
663 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
August 18th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Here I was thinking you had found a Star Wars themed bar.
September 10th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Oooer, I didn’t realise you had a blog. With great pics, to boot. Goodtimes!
You gonna be a food photographer or what? hehe