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No Mafia

Restaurant Bar Italian restaurant Wine bar Tapas bar

Clever Southern Italian share plates & choice wines in a funky, narrow space with an open kitchen. People often mention good, service, Italian, pasta, staff, delicious, menu, dishes, great, nice,


Address

252 William St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Website

www.nomafia.com.au

Contact

+61 412 697 528

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (631 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) service (13) Italian (12) pasta (11) staff (11) delicious (11) menu (10) dishes (10) great (9) nice (9)
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  • 3/5 Terry C. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend booked a table for a medium size group. We decided it was easier to order the set menu. An antipasto to share and a pasta dish. The food was excellent, the service was good and the place had a great atmosphere. I took a point off because the antipasto servings were so tiny. The pasta serving was more an entree size, $49 is a ripoff for a tiny amount of Italian food. I took another point off because they scammed us with the desert. $9 for a cannoli, when I have just noticed on there menu here it’s $5, which is on par with other places. The food is good, But you can spend $50 on a few Italian restaurants which I have been to in Mount Hawthorn, all excellent quality Italian food just as good and get much more and not feel ripped off.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamillah E. 10 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Good food, friendly and attentive staff, chill vibes. The spicy spaghetti with nduja and calamari was delicious, but the Nutella Mousse was absolutely divine and wins top spot! Sat at the bar, and although it was a great place for people watching, since I was sitting at the end, by the door, I often had people bumping my back because of the limited space.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fran C. 3 years ago on Google
    We called for an early dinner before the Rooftop Cinema nearby. Without a reservation we managed to get a seat right out front, facing the street. The menu is limited in choice but the dishes we had were outstanding. Duck ragu. Oh my word. If I had one dish left in life it would be this. Heaven on a plate. The spaghetti with calamari was excellent and the wines by the glass hit just the right spot. We can't wait to return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catherine G. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfectly cooked pasta and good service. Love the out door seating overlooking the street although the high chairs are super uncomfortable, wouldn’t recommend for a long sitting or older people. It was fine for our walk in booking and a quick eat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Khristina V. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a long lunch, sat outside looking into the street, shared a bottle of wine and ordered the Roman arancini for starter then the basil pesto pasta and the sausage and celery pasta. Arancini was outstanding, possibly the best I've had, cheesy gooey crispy. Perfect. Pasta was el dente so that was great. Pesto needed a bit of salt but otherwise both were yum. Would try another off the menu next time. Only reason for 4 stars is we think they forgot our food order since we waited 40min - no apology until we paid - seemed to be a one off since other tables were prompt. Would still go back again!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sulynn C. 1 year ago on Google
    Packed on a Tuesday night - good sign of great food and warm ambience. The crew are warm, friendly, cheerful and efficient. Service was quick. Food delicious - pasta, prawn and butter w a rocket salad plus a giant piece of yummy tiramisu with the best filtered coffee - absolutely made my evening.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails and delicious Italian food. Great service too. Fun location and atmosphere in Northbridge!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott P. 7 months ago on Google • 319 reviews
    We had a fabulous meal here just by chance. All 3 meals were delicious and sides / entrees were generous services as well. Service was quick and friendly and we'll definitely be back next time we're visiting Northbridge.

  • 4/5 Lydia 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    I’ve been here on two occasions and each time it was just above average. The food is tasty but each time it was cold and other parties of the group also thought the same. For the price you pay could at least have hot dishes. Otherwise it’s a nice spot for dinner / a date. Service and atmosphere is good just maybe improve on the food temperature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joana G. 9 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Hands down truly the best Italian food I’ve ever ever had. Major foodie here and honestly I don’t think I’ve made so many comments every bite i had ever before 🤣 the staff were so friendly, quick, and just the whole place was so Italy & romantic. I loved that all the staff are Italian - was honestly next level 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark L. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We have tried Negroni’s all over the city and still return to No Mafia for the best Negroni’s. Always paired with the Triple Cooked Potatoes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashtyn R. 2 years ago on Google
    I would give 6 stars if I could. The gnocchi was perfect. They tasted like little pillows of potato that melted in my mouth. The cannolo was very tasty (I took the picture in the middle of eating it because I forgot) as well and I really like that they have the kitchen open later on the weekend. The wait staff were so helpful and kind, they understood that I couldn't chew and relayed that to the kitchen so the meal was cooked perfectly for me. They were also really thoughtful about what I might be able to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lexi 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice staff, food was pretty good, the menu is quite small, I shared two dishes with my sister and one was beautiful but the other came out cold and very average in taste. I do like that they accommodate dietary requirements. Had a lovely cocktail too. Overall good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maurice L. 1 year ago on Google
    Pappadelle with Braised Duck with Mushroom. It's a magnificent delicacy. Lovely environment, waiter/waitress are nice. Willing to listen and acknowledge you as you first walk in. Cozy ambience. There's is an option for outdoor sitting but you'll be sitting on a high ribbed metal chair, which for some may not be comfortable for some. We sat outdoor, facing the main road. So yeah, cars and people walking past staring at you eating. The only gripe I have, is the waiting time, it was longer than 15 minutes. We had to go and ask them what's taking them so long. It's not until 25 minutes later they explain that it was a busy night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angus T. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Great venue. Cool vibes, delicious food and a team of friendly, energetic staff. Would recommend the Roman Arancini, the pappardelle w/ duck ragu.and sitting at the bar.

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    I had dinner there with a couple of friends and had a really good time. Staff is super nice and helped us pick one of the main as we didn't know what to get. We shared some appetizers which were super yummy and then got pasta which is homemade and just amazing. We felt at home. We'll definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Ellie 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Mine and hubby’s favourite place to come kid free (although we’ve bought our 7 year old and she says it’s the best spaghetti she’s ever had and has requested to go back for her birthday) The service is faultless, food amazing (highly recommended the arincini balls), gluten free pasta options. I love that the menu stay the same. Why change something when you’ve done it to perfection. We’ve been about 4 times and I can promise we’ll be combing back again 😊

  • 5/5 Kelly B. 2 years ago on Google
    10/10 We walked in without a booking but were lucky enough to get a table. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with menu choices. Everything we ordered was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Drinks were quick and meals perfectly timed. Restaurant was very busy but everything ran smoothly

  • 5/5 Ian W. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful ambiance and excellent service - and fantastic food.

  • 5/5 anne t. 4 months ago on Google
    Love this place. It’s a small menu but they do it so well. The staff are very attentive and gave helpful advice on what to order. The food is absolutely delicious

  • 5/5 Tony B. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a boys lunch from 12.15pm and we left @ 5.45pm. The staff were great, they just kept bringing us out all the yummy food until we were full!. We took their recommendations and didn't even look at the menu. Great food, great service. Highly recommended 🙌.

  • 4/5 David D. 2 years ago on Google
    I had higher expectations of this place, it was probably a hit and miss day being Tuesday. Overloaded in kale, but Dry, really thick pasta and sauce was pretty sour. I'd give it a 2nd try one day

  • 5/5 Samuela 2 years ago on Google
    High quality Italian restaurant in Perth ! Good quality products and very well made dishes lovely location and perfect service, very nice staff

  • 5/5 Rafaela B. 1 year ago on Google
    Last Saturday I had lunch around 1pm and it was very good. As entree we had prosciutto and the arancini, about main I had gnocchi and my husband ordered another past with cherry tomatoes. Very good food, restaurant was clean and the service was nice as well.

  • 1/5 Phoebe 10 months ago on Google
    Ordered the gnocchi ,ragu alla bolognaise $32 Waited 50 minutes for an entre sized meal, the gnocchi had a strange taste to it, very unsatisfied.

  • 2/5 Olle W. 11 months ago on Google
    Sad to see a good restaurant fall to this. We used to be regulars and truly enjoy food, wine and service. On our last visit, yes not latest but last, food was very average and service was a joke. All deep fried dishes were pale and soggy. The gnocchi was swimming in oil. To be fare the anchovies and the mortadella was very good. But I am sure it was bought from a supplier and just plated in the restaurant. And the service - a couple of young men roaming around carrying plates. Did not even understand that the plates from the starter was to go off the table before mains arrive. We had to ask him to remove the dirty dishes. The fact that mains did not arrive together was in the big scheme a minor issue, but still not acceptable on a table of three. Thanks No Mafia for the good old days, but those are obviously gone, and so are we.

  • 5/5 Sharon E. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this little place for a drink and nibbles. A perfect place to sit outside on the little balcony and watch the world go past and chat for an hour or so. Music is always pleasant but not too loud, always a nice choice of drinks and friendly staff. Super nice!!

  • 4/5 Kate 1 year ago on Google
    Really great restaurant, the food was delicious. The waiter was lovely. It's very busy on a Friday night, so if you're seated inside it does get a bit loud. The only hiccup was we were charged for extra butter when ordering the bread. I would recommend to build it into the price and serve it to people. It seems strange to have to ask for butter with the bread, most places automatically serve something with the bread (and don't separately charge)

  • 5/5 Nick B. 10 months ago on Google
    Intimate venue in the heart of Northbridge. Authentic house-made Italian food, with a great selection of Vino & Italian drinks. Arguably the best Italian food around… Staff are very welcoming, and we had a great interaction with the Australian bartender. 10/10

  • 5/5 Ines A. 1 year ago on Google
    Quality Italian food in Perth - has to be some of the best Italian I’ve had! The restaurant is not big and their menu is not extensive, but the dishes they do offer are done well and are delicious. Pros Casual dining experience in the heart of Northbridge Quick service Delicious meals. For entree, we had the burrata and beetroot with bread - delicious! More than enough for 2, could be shared easily between 3-4. For main, we had duck parpadelle - sauce was tasty and duck/pasta was soft - and gnocchi - so soft and melt in your mouth. The plate size is not large but more than enough to fill you and give you room to taste their entree and dessert. Though other pasta dishes appear to be slightly bigger, their parpadelle and gnocchi have to be the star dishes and well worth it. Cons They dont take bookings for 2 and this place is really popular so you may not get in during peak times. Could make date nights hard. I will return to taste their other dishes!

  • 5/5 Barbara O. 1 year ago on Google
    I went for my 3rd trip to no Mafia at the weekend, and just when I thought it couldn't get any better it did!! Truly the best mouth watering gnocchi experience I have ever had! All of the 5 folks on my table (even the fussiest and most critical eater) raved. Hands down the best food. Congrats team for the consistently amazing food experience.

  • 5/5 Albi 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I recently dined at this restaurant and had an exceptional experience. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring a delightful dining atmosphere. I must say, the food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Each bite was a delightful symphony of flavors. I highly recommend this establishment for anyone seeking a top-notch dining experience. Additionally, I would like to commend the manager for their outstanding leadership. They played a pivotal role in creating a welcoming ambiance and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. The attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set this establishment apart. Kudos to the entire team for making my dining experience memorable and enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafael S. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Good place for any occasion. very good food and wonderful drinks. very nice employees!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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