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Locale Mio

Restaurant Italian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Guildford


Address

159-161 James St, Guildford WA 6055, Australia

Website

www.localemio.com.au

Contact

+61 8 9379 8476

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (601 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: (New Year's Eve), 12 to 9 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Pai W. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visited this place last Sunday night, overall the environment and the staffs are very nice and friendly. My partner and I shared a spaghetti marinara, Contadina pizza, and a pork ribs. The meat on the pork ribs falling apart and well seasoned, the pizza was great with a lovely pizza base. But we both a bit confused about the spaghetti marinara... For 34 dollars, we couldn't actually found much of the seafood in it and the spaghetti itself was over cooked and broke into a very short piece easily. To me, it is more like a ... Stew. Thank god, before we lost our interest in this place. The desserts saved everything, we ordered tiramisu and warm donuts. I have to say the caramel sauce for the donuts is the best caramel ever! And the donuts were fresh made, we would come back again just for the pizza and the desserts :)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle P. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food and wonderful service Walked past about 4.30 and asked if they were dog friendly for future reference. We were promptly greeted by a friendly member of staff and owner/manager who said of course so we decided to book in for hour later. We later found out the manager was also scared of dogs so much appreciated that he still accommodated. We sat down at 5.30 after being greeted by all the friendly staff and asked if we wanted a drink which included a free antipasto if ordered before 6pm which was a fantastic touch We ordered the porchetta, ribs, fillet steak and Pepperoni pizza which once the starters arrived we fast realised was too much food after seeing the generous portion sizes Every item of food was sublime couldn't fault a dish and the meat was cooked exceptionally- so tender. We dealt with 4 or 5 staff members all who were wonderfully down to earth and friendly. Was such a pleasure to eat in a place so well taken care off that accommodated the dog, gave us great service and had food to match. The waitress at the end advised that the restaurant name means neighbourhood local and we can 100% agree its going to be a new local favourite restaurant for excellent fine dining Italian food
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven E. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed a wonderful night at Locale sharing tapas and wine (Chianti) with friends. The meatballs and salted cod croquettes were my favourites, and the deserts were amazing and very generous in portions. Everything was tasty and cooked to perfection. Service was prompt and friendly. I look forward to taking other friends back soon. Bellissimo
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 redloop82 1 year ago on Google
    It was an amazing experience from service to food. I would give them 6 stars if I could. The service was excellent, servers were extremely attentive, friendly and warm. Service staff being warm is very important which many restaurants lack, this will bring customers back. Food was heavenly, everything was so good and eating the pizza brought me so much joy - I waved at the chef and gestured two thumbs up and he smiled. Ordered chips with aioli, hot tapas which was an octopus with artichoke sauce (amazing!! if you like octopus), Primo Amore pizza (absolutely delicious), mushroom pasta (can’t recall the name of the dish, so good), the lychee cocktail is excellent. Finally the desserts - freshly fried donuts with salted caramel and mango panna cotta was really the highlight to end off the meal. They were insanely good especially the donuts. Well done and I will be coming back for more :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tayler S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great dinner and service! Every dish was delicious and the cocktails were some of the best we've ever had! Definitely will be back! Grazie Mille!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Velvet D. 2 years ago on Google
    We had finished playing music at The Guildford (7pm) and decided to get something to eat as we were famished. We were able to get a table seeing as though we hadn’t booked, ordered a couple of delicious red wines and both of us had spaghetti marinara. It wasn’t the best that we have had but nonetheless we were hungry. Went to pay and the friendly staff member that greeted us kindly asked , “how was everything “, so we answered her question. We felt that the meal was too salty and lacked spice. We were happy to pay for what we had and go ( not looking for a discount at all), however the employee showed empathy and decided she would talk to management/supervisor to see what could be arranged. We encountered a rude and blunt manager ( I think). She said “ well I just cleared your table and you’ve clearly finished your meals” ( which at that stage we reiterated that we were asked how our meals were and we were simply giving our feedback). The manger then spoke to the employee explaining that nothing could be done. We paid the bill and left and we will never be back!! We have worked in hospitality for a long time ourselves and this certainly could have been dealt with in a totally different manner which would/could have resulted in us returning. Something to think about for future reference. We have since been contacted by management in which the situation was handled professionally and promptly and was very much appreciated
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lily E. 5 months ago on Google
    We called last minute to ask for a table of 6 and Alessio, I presume the manager, was so kind to accommodate us during a busy Saturday night. Service was excellent, our waiter Vincenzo, was fabulous, attentive and helped us to tailored the food for our needs. We ordered limoncello Spritz that was balanced very well and the bottle of wine from Italy well worth for. The entrees were divine and superb from a wide range we got my 3 favorite were: octopus, the salumi board and the baccalà fritto. After the amazing tapas experience, some of our mains were not good as the entrees unfortunately. We didn’t find much flavor in the marinara pasta and the pork belly wasn’t balanced enough with the apple sauce. Pizza was great though. At the end we enjoyed the experience overall and definitely will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Soyeon L. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff were so friendly but I wasn't fully satisfied with the flavour of the dishes. I ordered the cheese pizza from the kids menu along with the seafood marinara pasta. I didn't realise that my friend order margherita pizza which is basically the cheese pizza!!! The portion of the pasta was good but not much special about the flavour. The taste was like some frozen seafood marinara mix tossed in white wine with spaghetti. I reckon this place was a bit overrated. I cannot believe I paid $18 for the dessert and the ice cream for $14. Overpriced!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaz T. 7 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is renowned for offering some of the finest Italian cuisine in Perth, with every dish being exceptionally delicious. In addition to the exquisite food, the hospitality is commendable. Conveniently located near Swan Valley, a region famous for its wineries, this eatery is an excellent lunch option during your wine-tasting tour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie D. 8 months ago on Google
    What a delightful find. Staff...amazing, attentive, genuine. Food...just divine! Coffee....on point! But dessert....seriously, the Tiramisu...JUST DIVINE!!! What a great authentic experience x
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sara g. 3 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is like a slice of home. The waitstaff are all so friendly and chatty, even happy to converse in Italian. I've been twice now with my father and even with how chatty he is, they always have the time to carry a conversation and make his night. In terms of the food, everything was cooked to perfection. All of the seasoning was spot on and came in very good portions. Maybe it's a bit pricey, but that doesn't mean it's overpriced, I think you definitely get what you're paying for. Amazing hospitality is part of what you're paying for, as it heightens the meal by so much along with the authenticity. The experience, the food and the drinks all come together to form a perfect night out at Locale Mio. I'd love to come again, I think it's a great place for birthday dinners, anniversaries or even just after work drinks. If i could give it more than 5 stars, I would 😊🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    Just....... WOW! Drive past this restaurant all the time and it is always bustling. Thought we’d give it a try last night and ordered some takeaway. BEST spaghetti and meatballs I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried many). So full of flavour and loved the zucchini patties. The lady who took our order over the phone was friendly and efficient. Overall, a fantastic, satisfying and enjoyable experience. Will definitely be back for more.

  • 5/5 Mia L. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and amazing service! Highly recommend, we'll definitely be back soon!

  • 5/5 Joshua W. 3 years ago on Google
    This is by far the best restaurant we have been to in Perth. Outstanding customer service and food to die for. Our new local

  • 5/5 Marina S. 3 years ago on Google
    My husband and I eat here regularly. The food is always amazing and brought out promptly, and the staff are attentive and super friendly. Our favourite Italian restaurant.

  • 5/5 Thomas 3 years ago on Google
    Great pizza, nice people in there!

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you Salvatore and staff for making my husbands 60th birthday celebration wonderful. Lovely, friendly and attentive staff and food was sensational. Cannot wait to be back.

  • 5/5 Massimiliano L. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service . FINALLY I felt like I was back in my lovely Puglia . Well done guys. Will recommend and be back. Bravissimi

  • 5/5 Kate P. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely AWESOME food. Great service - they fit us in without a booking and we're super attentive and quick. Serioisly, the food was fabulous. Try the gnocchi. Good drinks list too.

  • 5/5 Vic M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is so friendly and has a great buzz as well. The food was fantastic - lamb ragu pasta and salad yum!!

  • 5/5 Stan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and excellent service!!

  • 5/5 Belinda G. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and staff

  • 5/5 Bernie S. 10 months ago on Google
    Food is very good. Pizza Suprema and Risotto Marinara were great. Agnello tender and juicy with a touch of gameyness. Wait staff were rather focused preparing for dinner reservations, not so much on diners already present. But overall service is good.

  • 5/5 Connor D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and amazing atmosphere. The Locale Mio is an amazing restraunt. The Arancini Balls were perfect. They were nice and crunchy, light and not stodgy. The cheese (White stuff inside) went perfectly with the mushroom and the rice. The Scallops were cooked to perfection, the toppings went nicely with the scallops as well. The squid was amazing. The sauce went well with the squid as well as the vegetables. The Spaghetti e Polpette was amazing. The sauce and the meatballs tasted amazing. Mushroom Pappadella was excellent, the sauce was excellent on this one as well. The pizza was amazing. We got the one with potato, BBQ sauce, chicken and tomato sauce. The base was sort of floppy so the toppings did fall off, however, the crust and the pizza overall was amazing. O highly recommend you visit Locale Mio.

  • 5/5 Marvin D. 9 months ago on Google
    We made a reservation for a group of eight on a lively Friday evening, and Alessio graciously seated us at the inviting alfresco area, complete with cozy heating and an added touch of privacy. Being our second visit to the restaurant, my girlfriend and I were brimming with anticipation, eager to explore the tantalizing array of dishes on the menu. Our excitement was well-placed as each dish we ordered exceeded expectations, delighting our taste buds with their exquisite flavors. Notably, the pasta sauce was impeccably executed, hitting all the right notes. The service was exceptional, as always. Alessio's hospitality surpassed all expectations, ensuring our dining experience was unparalleled. Additionally, the attentive and accommodating lady with the American accent added an extra layer of attentiveness to our evening. Well done to the chef and the team 👌

  • 5/5 Raqs D. 8 months ago on Google
    Prompt service and very good customer service. They will explain whats in the menu. Reservation is a must, they are always fully booked. Food is amazing. We order Suprema Pizza, Rigattoni and Arancini (must try). Menu are mostly pasta, tapas (options:hot,cold & fried). Kids menu available. The place has no playground. Desserts: heaps of option and my son order Affogato (without alcohol) and he loves it. Drinks:Cocktails,mocktails beer and wines. Coffee available. Free Parking

  • 5/5 Jen-Hao L. 2 years ago on Google
    Three of us had dinner at Locale Mio last night, and it was a great experience! Very welcoming and very attentive. We ordered a few tapas to share, and it was well-seasoned with decent portion. Will definitely return! :)

  • 4/5 Keith E. 1 year ago on Google
    1st visit here. We chose 3 main dishes, the pork ribs, pizza and seafood marinara then tiramisu and the little donuts for dessert. The biggest let down was the seafood marinara, unfortunately it's something I would expect from a frozen meal. I would travel to a place in South Perth next time for that. Everything else was great no complaints what so ever. The only reason for 4 stars. EDIT 25/05/2022 - For $35 I would have expeced more.

  • 5/5 C L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, great ambiance, lovely staff and friendly service, interesting lift to toilet. Do make a reservation before heading there to avoid disappointment. The fish is fantastic, risotto is really good too, my friends love the lamb racks, but we all agree that the pizza was a little disappointing.

  • 5/5 Troy P. 1 year ago on Google
    Locale Mio was booked on a whim to try a new restaurant. We were greeted warmly showed our seat promptly. All the staff were excellent with their own personal touch. The food was all handmade and absolutely incredible. Truffle pasta the winner. Can't wait to go back and bring a big group, the staff would cater well here.

  • 5/5 Sharree E. 1 year ago on Google
    My fiancé and I enjoyed a lovely impromptu dinner date here last friday night, this was our first ever visit to Locale Mio and it most definitely wont be our last. From the Mango Daquiris to the out of this world Dessert Donuts there is absolutely nothing that we didn't enjoy. We were served by the most pleasant waitress and noticed that all wait staff were very friendly and attentive. Locale Mio has a gorgeous bar and simple décor that creates a relaxed ambience, the tables are nicely separated and they have the most comfy chairs which really makes going out for a meal extra enjoyable. The Fritto Misto was a stand out entrée for us. We then tried items from the excellent 'Hot Tapas' Menu, the Eggplant Parmigiana was the best I've ever had, the Mussels (Cozze) were so super fresh and tasty, along with the soft and juicy Pork Ribs (Costine di Maiale), just amazing! We finished our experience with the most delicious and decadent Tiramisu and the Zeppola Caramello (Warm donuts served with salted caramel sauce), I would come back for these alone! Heavenly.

  • 5/5 Sophia C. 3 years ago on Google
    Came with a friend and had the antipasto board and pasta which was all delicious. Would highly recommend coming here!

  • 5/5 Kjana S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had the octopus, meatballs, eggplant ravioli, goat and ribs. Food was exceptional and they have amazing service. Rare to find such a diversity of incredible Italian food. Definitely will come back :)

  • 5/5 Bruce P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great friendly greeting at the door - booked table not yet ready / no problems with free courteous drinks on 'New Years Eve' until it was. Meals were delightful - Good atmosphere. Staff were terrific. 3 enjoyable hours with the company. Happy 2021 everyone. I will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Vanessa R. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been to 'My Local' a few times now, and each time its been excellent. The service is friendly and attentive, but not intrusive, and the restaurant itself is cutely decked out. The food is always delicious. Their sliced steak tastes like my nonna in Italy used to cook for me when I was little. The best food always evokes fond memories. Great work guys, keep it up. :)

  • 5/5 Steven H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food here is really good. We went for valentines day with a set menu, everything was superbly prepared with fresh quality ingredients. Will be back again.

  • 5/5 Laurence G. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was very high quality and full of flavour, the service was superb and enthusiastic, and the venue was well decorated and had a lovely ambiance.

  • 5/5 Anna L. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful dinner with my Mom tonight! The food was exquisite! What made our dining experience extra wonderful was Martina who served our table. She helped us choose what to eat and it was a great recommendation. Great customer service!! We will definitely be back soon! Thank you Locale Mio and Martina!

  • 5/5 Greg W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Italian restaurant with that local feel and great atmosphere. Food is exceptional, staff very friendly and helpful. It also has a nice wine list to compliment the menu.

  • 5/5 Josh H. 3 years ago on Google
    It was our first take away dinner from Locale Mio and the first time since lockdown that this amazing place had been opened. The guys haven’t missed a beat! Amazing atmosphere and welcoming staff make you feel like you’re walking into Nona and Nono’s home. I can’t wait to come back and actually have a table service dinner. The pizza (Capricciosa) is legitimately one of the best pizzas I’ve eaten outside of Italy. Fresh and tasty Gnocchi is always a win too. Grazie staff and welcome back! We’ve missed you. Definitely our new Locale Mio, more than 5 stars worthy.

  • 5/5 Peter W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best arancini I've had !

  • 5/5 Pipi M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A popular Italian restaurant near Guildford station. The shop I was interested in because Google reviews are very high. The shop attached to the Gilford Hotel is very atmospheric and cozy. The staff are very friendly and pleasant and the quality of the food is very high. We ordered prosciutto, sausage and homemade pasta. The prosciutto burrata was the most delicious I've ever eaten. Pasta with big shrimp is also GOOD. There was no draft beer, but there was a wide variety of bottled beer and wine. Lunch is open only on weekends. (Original) ギルフォード駅近の人気イタリアン。Googleの口コミが非常に高いので気になっていたお店。ギルフォードホテルに併設するお店はとても雰囲気があり居心地が良い。スタッフはとてもフレンドリーで感じが良く、料理のクオリティが非常に高い。私達は生ハムとソーセージ、ホームメイドパスタを注文。生ハムのブラータは今まで食べたなかで一番美味しかった。大きな海老入りパスタもGOOD。生ビールはなかったが、ボトルビールやワインの種類は豊富だった。ランチ営業は週末のみ。

  • 3/5 Amie B. 3 years ago on Google
    I didn’t love this place, prices are expensive and food is average. $24 for a small bowl of pasta that was nice but nothing special. Don’t get the squid it’s deep fried black (I’m not sure what the batter was) looked terrible and tasted poor. Service was ok and venue nice with lots of parking.

  • 5/5 KrimsonKait 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, awesome staff. Attended for my birthday and we were treated like royalty! Highly recommend the Mangiane Festa if youbhave a group of 4 or more.

  • 5/5 Mark S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, staff, and atmosphere. Ideal for relaxed dining.

  • 5/5 Karen G. 3 years ago on Google
    I loved our lunch here. The food was delicious and the service terrific. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Both in the lead up to today, and then with some specialised on the spot foodie requirements. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Heinrich B. 3 years ago on Google
    We were six people, and ordered their $50 per person taster plate, which came had both a vegetarian and a meaty incarnation. I think you got to try about 10 tapas and starters and pizza etc. Awesome food! The owner, Salvatore, has assembled cooks that really understand Italian food. I will be going back for more!

  • 5/5 Alexander A. 3 years ago on Google
    What can i say FAN bloody tasict grandsons wedding reception!!

  • 3/5 steve r. 3 years ago on Google
    It was Ok, pizzas didn’t have much flavour and GF pasta came out of a packet, probably the most disappointing thing considering it advertised GF available. Needs to have non-alcoholic beer available, it’s not difficult these days. Overall just did enough

  • 5/5 M B. 3 years ago on Google
    Seriously good Italian food! Amongst the best in Perth, table service is friendly, personal and prompt. Venue is small and intimate but this helps to make it more inviting, perfect for family dinner or date night

  • 5/5 Alex F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pizza! Great customer service! Great atmosphere!!!

  • 5/5 Damian M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and exceptional service. A truly authentic Italian experience.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    If Food Heaven exists on Earth it is definitely located in Guildford @ Locale Mio. Try once, and you will become regular. Thank you for excellent service and tastiest Food ever. So proud to have you in our neighborhood. Highly recommended to everyone...

  • 5/5 Rodney B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great service and very friendly. Another fantastic night. Thanks Sal and team

  • 4/5 Nic I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and awesome service

  • 5/5 Dan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Stopped in on the way back from the Swan Valley. Very pleasantly surprised by this Italian located behind the Guilford Hotel. Staff were super helpful and the food was really good. Prices were very reasonable so 5 stars given.

  • 5/5 Tina T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great foot, very engaged staff

  • 5/5 Erin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful restaurant with wonderful staff and food! Such a welcoming from the manager and the food was so delicious

  • 4/5 Srijana D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great, good hospitality.

  • 5/5 Adam W. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience, visit here for a quick decision dinner and was qorth every penny. Staff are amazing, food is amazing. Service was impeccable and will be returning with some friends for dinner again soon


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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