Reviews Villa D'este

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Robin
+5
Italian style restaurant, with traditional & modern dishes. Very friendly professional silver service. Only premium products are used by our multi award winning Chef. Great atmosphere, very comfortable garden surroundings. Perfect place for a business lunch or a special dinner occasion. Take advantage of our private room, which hold up to 14 people or our court yard setting that can be used all year around. Don't forget our daily specials changed daily or the wood fire suckling piglet available every Thursday. Our snails in garlic sauce and the fresh oysters shucked to order. For the final touch, indulge with Villa d'Este creme brûlée or tiramisu, also one of the last places you can find famous 'Crepe Suzette' cooked at the table . Don't forget our signature dishes, Casonsei alla Bergamasca (small parcels of homemade pasta filled with chicken, veal and Parmesan cheese, served with browned butter and fresh sage) or Gamberoni al Diavoletto, sizzling garlic prawns. Amazing grilled steaks
Apr 20, 2019
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DaphneEats
+5
Joint birthday dinner... went on a groupon and we were treated really well by all waitstaff.
Entrees were fabulous and in huge portions...I had gnocci with sausage, spinach and tomato ...perfection.
My main of veal, marrow and polenta was super delicious and the pouring gravy tied everything together... do yourself a favour and get the duck fat potato side! Tried my friend's tagliatelli with ragu and it was sensational too!
Dessert was drool worthy... I got the creme caramel with salted caramel, brittle and banana ice cream... wow!
This place provides robust flavours, handmade pasta perfection and has a refined, yet warm setting.
Thanks so much for making our dinner extra special :)
Sep 07, 2018
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Geo Pina Colada
+5
Probably the best Dinner of my life. Great authentic italian food and impeccable service Vote: 10+.
Thursday night I have had a romantic three course dinner with my partner. What can I said? Probably it has been one of the best dinner of my life. The dinner has been perfect: the atmosphere was unique, the service was impeccable and the food was divine. We have ordered casonsei alla bergamasca (homemade pasta filled with meat): the best dish of the night. The burramandi was cooked perfectly: it melt in our mouth and the dessert was incredible. I have to say that this restaurant is probably the best italian restaurant in Perth. Thanks to the head chef William, to Victor, Luigi and Antonio. Thanks to make our dinner so incredible and special.We will return for sure soon. Thaaanks
Jun 23, 2018
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Kosuke Hada
+5
We really had an incredible experience at Villa D'Este.
I took my girlfriend there for her 21st birthday and Everythig is excellent!!
The food was delicious and the service was really incredible. Try The pumpkin soup that You’ll love it for the rest of your life.
The staff is very knowledgeable and passionate about food.
Best dinner I have had in Peth! Highly recommend for a special occasion or more casual.
Thank you so much!!
May 27, 2018
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Alice
+5
We had a wonderful time here tonight. The service was great and the staff were extremely welcoming. The food was delicious and the portions were extremely generous. The linguine was cooked perfectly al dente and the pumpkin soup was particularly spectacular. Will definitely be coming again!
May 15, 2018
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Ms Persia
+4.5
Service and food was lovely. Service was very personalized which is a rare thing these days. We had the prawn special and Morton Bay Bugs as entree. My favourite was definitely the bugs! So good and generous serve.
Mains we had the suckling pig and fish of the day. Again amazing quality. Tiramisu was similar to what we had in Italy. Our waiter (Antonio i believe) was attentive but gave us our space. It felt so authentic and homely. Was my first time there but hopefully not the last! Cant wait to go back to try something different next time.
Thank you for making my husband's special night flawless!
Nov 09, 2017
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Shelley
+5
Absolutely incredible experience! We felt like we were in Italy. The service was definitely a 5 star! Meals couldn't of been better - full of flavour and very well presented ! I would definitely recommend the potato gnocchi for entree and the beef cheeks for main. VERY delicious food!!
Jul 15, 2017
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Emerald
+4
Lovely meal
The best service in Perth - nothing was too hard
Food was tasty- my chicken breast cooked perfectly
Tiramisu was wonderful
Gin n Tonic..top notch

Jun 30, 2017
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Perthian_foodie
+3.5
Great friendly service. Gnocchi and spaghetti was good but pricey menu. If there could be more vegetarian options that would be an improvement.
Jun 06, 2017
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Katie Adams
+5
Before tonight began my partner and i wanted to experience a romantic restaurant in perth so i googled fine dining restaurants and Villa D'Este came up.
Which brings me to tonight (Feb 17th 2017) me and my partner went to this fine dining restaurant (a bit hesitant as the last time we googled and went to a place it was quite bad and for high prices too)
As soon as we walked in two lovely gentlemen from the baby boomers generation tended to us and treated us like we were the only people there. They were very attentive our water glass was never left empty and what can i say service was just Impeccable oh and the food was AMAZING!!!
(See photos) and to complete the night my partner surprised me with an important question which one of the men were happy to catch on camera for us.
Then as we payed the bill they gave me a rose and a box of chocolates and said that my partner had organised it even when he didnt.
Such a lovely restaurant and such a romantic atmosphere WE'LL BE BACK!!
$190... GARLIC BREAD, GNOCCI SML, CLAM PASTA, CRUSTED LAMB, TWO DESSERTS AND 3 BEERS
5 stars!!
Feb 17, 2017
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TheKnifeForkSpoonAndStraw
+4.5
Thought I'd add my review even though I visited before the change of management some time ago. Visited with a few family members and whoa! was I impressed! I'm usually a bit weary visiting higher-end restaurants due to their 'snob factor', not the case here. The food was to die for. Easily the best pasta I have ever had and the staff were fantastic. Sure, it's nowhere near being inexpensive but I don't eat always thinking about my wallet. Was truely an impeccable dining experience, well done!!
Oct 05, 2016
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Coupon Chaser
+4.5
Groupon
$109 for a three-course Italian meal with wine for two people (total value up to $220.40)
Two entrées from the Antipasti or Entrée menu sections
Two mains
Two desserts
Two glasses of Talijancich Verdelho or Talijancich shiraz

Under a new management, with the same quality of service and delicious food.

Sep 02, 2016
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Ml MacDonald
+5
I have been a long time diner at Villa D'Este but since the new owner took over earlier this year it has moved from a 3.5 star to a 5 star restaurant. It starts from the moment you are personally greeted by the Maitre D - Enrico ((who reaks experience and professionalism) , through to the wait staff who made me feel that I was so special! I started with the soup of the day a true traditional Italian clear broth with vegetables then I was attracted to the fish on the menu and went for Red Snapper - lightly grilled with the skin crisp and a delicate lemon sauce - to die for! 
The ambiance of the restaurant has been improved since my last visit with freshly painted dining areas and renovated bathrooms - all adding to a more sophisticated experience.
I was amazed by the excellent range of wines and went for a French variety to complement the fish. Finally when I was settling the bill I was presented with a long stemmed rose - now that what a lady likes - highly recommended ML
Jun 03, 2016
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TheDaniel0813
+4
Very lovely place. The interior has an amazing Italian style layout that makes you feel as if you are there. The staff were lovely and attentative. Happened to be a quieter night but this was nice as I could imagine when it is more full, the noise would carry. The food was amazing, my partner loved the food last time and raved until we came back. She would have liked to have had the Panna cotta on the dessert menu as previously, but only a small detail. Overall very lovely night and we will be back.
Apr 23, 2016
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Patricia Passetti
+4.5
The ambience was superb. It was our anniversary and what a lovely place to celebrate. Service was absolutely fantastic. Garlic Bread and snails Casonsei were absolutely delicious. The mains of suckling pork and veal Prataiola was tender and tasty. Desserts were both very enjoyable as was the Irish Coffee. Will definitely be returning.
Apr 17, 2016
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Sunshine
+5
Everything about Villa d'Este is memorable, probably one of the best meals I have had in Perth!
Service friendly knowledgeable staff and fantastic food make this a must not miss restaurant!! However will definitely make this for another evening!!!
Apr 05, 2016
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Sandra Giumelli Bonomelli
+5
Hi to all. On Friday 26th February 2016 I had a beautiful meal at Villa D'Este like usual. During the night at Villa D'Este I lost my Tiffany Bracelet. I know that someone at the restaurant that night would have found it either in the Restaurant ,the Toilets or just out side. It is a beautiful Bracelet and it has a lot of sentimental value to me. Please if you did find it please please do return it to me. It would make you a better person. You have no idea what this bracelet means to me.
It can be dropped off at the restaurant or I can pick it up or you can post it to me. I will pay for the postage. Please I beg you to return it.
Feb 28, 2016
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Thunderous Wizard
+4
Under new ownership and management. Fantastic food. Great genuine italian service. Pasta was exceptional and whole cooked piglet sensational. Generous serves. Large selection of tasty desserts. Noisy, however.
Dec 15, 2015
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Wreakitralph60
+4.5
Traditional Italian dinning staff were very friendly food was tasty fish was cooked perfect
Pasta my son had was a bit to much oil but was cooked adenta overall very good.
Only downside was we waited and waited for a desert menu and ended up going
Nov 01, 2015
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Kerry F
+4
Have had several business lunches and a dinner at Villa D'Este. The service is always gracious and attentive, occasionally a little too much, and the menu is diverse and tempting.

Worth a try if you have a voucher or deal but otherwise save this one for when you want to show off or impress. You'll certainly remember the bill for a while!
Sep 11, 2015
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Annette Evans
+4
It seems Villa D’Este has been around almost as long as I have, and that’s a while. In the heart of the West Perth business district, this Italian stalwart keeps chugging along, serving excellent business lunches at a price that will make your heart sing. For $38.80 you can indulge in a three course meal, served by waiters straight from charm school.
Jun 03, 2015
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Fabrizio Bai
+4.5
Outstanding restaurant. Amazing surrounding, very relaxed atmosphere.
Service and dishes impeccable!
May 11, 2015
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Brooke Woodley
+4.5
I have just returned home from Villa D'Este and am mortified to read the reviews about the restaurant as I would have to disagree 100% in regards to the comments about the bad service.
We had a voucher in which there was no judgement, the service was the best I have received in Perth in a long time. The serving sizes massive. Our table walked away smiling and full! Thank you wait staff at Villa D'Este!!
Mar 19, 2015
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Sarah Byrne
+4.5
Amazing food and couldn't have asked for better service.
Jan 25, 2015
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Carrie G
+4.5
It was lovely. We have been there a number of times and it never fails to impress me. It is a pricey restaurant, but a lot of places in Perth are. We will definitely return.
Oct 03, 2014
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Omnivore
+4.5
Very expensive but great quality. It really comes down to what you are prepared to pay. And I think for many the prices would be beyond their tolerance level. However, we were there as a couple with no other family members to pay for and we had a first class meal. Restaurant was busy but not quite full. We were greeted by attentive and polite staff. Our summary of the meal would be first class ingredients excellently prepared and presented. Both the steak and the chicken breast we had for mains were cooked to perfection and the accompanying vegetables were simply succulent. If you are dining on a budget, don't go here. But if you want something special and are prepared to splash out the experience is worth it.
Aug 23, 2014
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Paul.freo
+4.5
Great atmosphere ..... Good.... Great atmosphere .....
Good service
Well presented and tasty food
Very sizeable wine list
It's not cheap however
Was dissappointed they couldn't do the flambé Crepes as we were too early for dinner we were told....
Jul 26, 2014
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Brodin8
+4.5
Extremely impressed Went wi.... Extremely impressed
Went with a scoopon voucher for a three course meal
We were greeted with utmost professionalism and respect and lead to our table. Before placing our orders we were given an appetiser which added a lovely touch
Oysters and squid for entree - very acceptable size portions however and oyster was missing from it's shell - as they had done oyster kilpatrick so well we felt we had to let them know - they were extremely apologetic and brought out 4 more! Very impressed
The mains course was just as good, my partner had the serloin steak and even that was a big enough portion to stop him in his tracks, cooked to perfection.
The barramundi was also cooked perfectly
Dessert topped it off

And we had a bottle of red to go with our meals that went down a treat!
Would definietly return even without the scoopon! It's worth paying the money here for the exceptional quality and service! An excellent example of what fine dining should be.
Jun 13, 2014
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Vicki Valenti
+4.5
Visited this restaurant tonight on a Groupon voucher and enjoyed a delicious 3 courses. The time between ordering and each course was a little long most likely I believe because we only had one drink each leaving lots of wait time. Service was pleasant and the food was very nice with lots of delicious choices not limited at all by the voucher but a little limited on the vegetarian options. Would recommend a return visit taking advantage of a voucher deal option as the menu is quite expensive. All in all a lovely experience with an authentic Italian feel.
May 28, 2014
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Shay Wilson
+4.5
Went here for dinner last night with a voucher and was amazing! Was a very lovely atmosphere. Service a little bit slow at the start but was quite busy, waiters were very pollite and friendly. Food was delicious had gnochi for entre and my partner had another pasta dish, both were delicious and fresh! For the main I had a steak, was really yummy! Veal was good too but my partner wanted the steak too. both had the warm chocolate pudding which was very yummy and rich. Couldn't fault a dish and great value for 100 dollars!!! No idea why there's some bad reviews very authentic Italian. Wonderful experience.
May 28, 2014
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Shirlinnes
+4.5
Dining Experience at Villa D'Este Restaurant. My husband and I dined at Villa D'Este Restaurant on 3 April at lunchtime and we had a Scoopon voucher for a three course meal for two people for $99.00 and this proved to be exceptional value for money at a top end restaurant.This was a wonderful dining experience with top quality food and excellent service by professional Italian waiters. We could choose anything on the menu except for two items and nothing was compromised because we had a Scoopon voucher. Highly recommended.
May 08, 2014
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Lisa
+4.5
Gimme that Gnocchi!. My boyfriend and I went to Villa D'Este with a $99 voucher. You can order anything from the menu except for some of the shellfish dishes. This wasn't a problem because there were lots of other yummy options. Service was lovely and no different for us with a voucher than other diners in the restaurants. Though it was a Tuesday night so they weren't too busy anyway.

For entree I ordered the gnocchi and my boyfriend ordered the linguini vongolle. I thought his pasta was a bit salty but he loved it. My gnocchi was just amazing. Perfect texture and beautiful sauce. I would come back just for that gnocchi. I still think about it weeks later and I get cravings for it.

For mains I ordered twice cooked duck in orange sauce and my boyrfriend ordered scallopini. We were both happy with our mains... but the gnocchi was definitely my favourite. Overall lovely experience.
Apr 11, 2014
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Bea Boo
+4.5
Always a favourite ! My husband & I look forward to dining here on special occasions. We love the elegance of the establishment, the ambience and the charming old school service no one else in Perth seems to provide. Now about the food... The bread to start is fresh and crusty. The clams are my all time fav entree, for main the barramundi is heavenly and dessert is walnut tart every time! A glass of wine washes it all down nicely or my usual order of pompellmo which is refreshingly good!! We use deal vouchers to dine and that makes for a memorable evening all round. Highly recommend the experience! Dress up and enjoy an unforgettable meal
Apr 03, 2014
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Gurdip Maan
+4.5
Beautiful ambience, beautiful and friendly people who do not expect anything in return and all are fair. When I say fair, I actually bought a prepaid meal where I get an entrée, main and a dessert. I asked for a bruschetta to be my entrée and the waiter asked if I was sure as it's value is not the same as of it being a typical entrée. That's really sweet. To top that off, my mum had tea afterwards on top of our prepaid meal and they did not charge us although I told them to calculate the bill and add ten to tip but they politely refused to take any money. Genuine people loved the kind manager, Christopher I think took our order and I'll never forget Frédérico our brilliant waiter who very subtly and perfectly kept an eye on us.

Ok for the food. The bruschetta was okay, the bread was a bit tough but my mum had the oysters and they were brilliant. We had the chicken main oh my god, I'm not exaggerating, I died and went to heaven whilst it lasted. It was absolutely fab! I almost wiped off the gravy with my fingers as it was massively delicious but held myself back (fine dining and all that)

Dessert couldn't have been better. Ahhhh, the ambience, setting, staff, food, Kind gestures, better than my birthday I'd say, love it! =)

It is a tad bit pricey for the portions but I'd say go for the lunch or set menus, more than half the price :-)
Feb 26, 2014
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Veganlover
+4.5
Went for a aniversary dinner lastnight with hubby. We had our deal voucher and the waitress made us feel as if we didn't. He kindly suggested the pork belly. We both ordered as I main and it was to die for especially with the fig. For the main my partner ordered the duck and I ordered the pasta, both were good. Desert tiramisu was amazing but the rich chocolate cake was dry very dry do not get. Service amazing except for one of the waiters spilling the bottle on me which the manager apologised and gave me a free drink. All in all very professional and would only go again with the voucher as it was really expensive. Great night though thanks villa deste
Feb 21, 2014
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Feed Me
+4.5
This place has been around a long time, the menu probably hasn't changed and it doesn't need to. All three courses were amazing. The service was top class. It is expensive, so for special nights only. Not for anyone looking for new and hip, very old style. I love it.
Nov 02, 2013
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Tash8888
+4.5
This is a fabulous restaurant. Admittedly also an expensive restaurant, but the service is good, and the food is great. We had a very enjoyable dinner, thank you!
Oct 26, 2013
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Yenyen.foodielife
+4.5
Scoopon voucher - 3 course meal for two for $99. Totally worth it !!

Excellent food, great service. Despite the other reviews we didnt feel any less important with the voucher. Lucky we have the voucher. Without it wouldnt be as worth it because its really pricey. Food was great but I think definitely overpriced without the voucher. Go buy the voucher!!!

Snails - smell amazing when it arrived on the table. Snails were lovely but small leaving me wanting more. Could eat whole bowl of it

Beef cheeks - Ohh really melts in the mouth. But needed some roast veggies to cut down the richness of if

Choc pudding - Ahmazing. Butterscotch to die for. Could use one or two more tablespoon of sauce. Barely any sauce in the last bites of the pudding.

Would definitely comeback only with the voucher.
Oct 20, 2013
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Claudia
+4.5
I was a bit worried about going for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary using Scoopon vouchers but it ends up being a great experience. The service was fine even after we brought blurred printed vouchers they were happy to just taking the numbers from our mobile. The decoration and atmosphere are very pleasant and relaxing. The served us water in the cups and we weren't charged for them (I think they only charge you if you ask for a bottle) and they kept refilling our cups all night. When we ordered entries and main my husband order something that wasn't included in the promo selection and they informed him and suggested a similar dish that he could have instead. The entries were great, I ordered one of the pasta dishes (something del mare with seafood) and it was delicious. My husband's entry was good but he founded it small (he always does) so he accompanied it with garlic bread. Main was ok. I had coniglio (rabbit) for the very first time and quite enjoyed it although it came with chestnuts which were a bit overpowered with alcohol, good if you like alcohol but I don't so I skipped those ones. My husband's main was a steak dish and had no sides but I shared mines as I was full and it would had taken too long to order something else, surprisingly he didn't complain about the size. Desserts were delicious and very well presented. At the end there were no surprises with our bill we only paid $30odd for two beers, lemon lime & bitters and two portions of garlic bread. I would go again although I think is overpriced
Oct 16, 2013
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Donna Hussey
+4.5
Amazing food and service. Best Italian we have had in Perth.
Recommend the chocolate pudding, simply stunning!
Sep 28, 2013
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Lvoegoodstuff
+4.5
Consistently excellent. We've been dining at Villa D'este for over 10 years, this occasion was as expected. Great food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Loved having the crepes suzette made at my table, this was a first for me. Quality of ingredients always fresh and service impeccable, extensive menu. I wouldn't categorize it as fine dining, it's definitely not a snobby environment it's nice to go somewhere with a relaxed feel that serves beautiful food. Would never say no to another visit here!
Sep 21, 2013
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Stefania
+4.5
THE BEST SO FAR!!i am Italian and quite fussy with food expecialy Italian food. I've tried few places in Perth and mostly I 've been disappointed. When I go out x dinner and decide to spend money I hope to have something that I can't cook myself,with a decent service and a good quality ingredients. Very rare in Perth. This restaurant is not cheap but so far 5* to concern food, service,atmosphere,knowledge. Well done. I will go back and I suggest to everyone who like simple the best. Rabbit with chestnut and pannacotta with creme caramel mmmmmmm. Never tasted something more perfect!!!!
Jul 15, 2013
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Mel And Friends
+4.5
Delicious meal tonight, with excellent service. Generous serves. Felt very welcome and well looked after.
May 02, 2013
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Rozanne Van Der Heijden
+4.5
Upclass Italian. Villa D'Este is one of those restaurants that you go to for a nice evening out, knowing that it will be at least $100/head for two courses and bottle of wine. I had the roast rabbit, my partner had the twice roast duck and both were fantastic. The service was good, but I was quite surprised by the lack of female wait staff!

The food was good, the atmosphere was fantastic and we will return.
Feb 16, 2013
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Dining With Child
+4.5
Very expensive , but amazing food and service and very romantic
Nov 20, 2012
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Food Lover
+4.5
Top service and amazing food. You won't find many places like this in Perth. We had an OurDeal voucher and we absolutely loved our fine dining experience at Villa D'Este . The service was impeccable and food is absolutely Devine! Will definetly go back!
Oct 25, 2012
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HMM23
+4.5
A Very Special Find. Villa D’Este is a real treat. The wait- staff make you feel like you are the only diners in the restaurant. The setting is so romantic, I really did not want to leave!

Food is delicious, service is flawless and wine amazing. Would recommend this place again and again.
Sep 23, 2012
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Slippery
+4.5
Voucher for us. We also attended last night using a voucher. We were impressed in fact ate too much. Food was excellent if not a little rich, thought wine list was $$$$ but we managed to find a good kiwi one to our liking. Staff top rate. If i could change anything it would be the background music! yuck.
We got to eat at a nice place ,parked outside front door,experience good service and will be back when we save a few more dollars.
Sep 13, 2012
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Mike A
+4.5
Villa D'Este is fantastic. We went to Villa D'Este with a small group of 5 and ordered from "A la Carte Menu".
Each dish was incredible!!! They were different and special.
The wine was equally amazing. The service was brilliant and the manager had impeccable wine knowledge. Couldn't fault this restaurant which is a must visit in Perth. Being from Adelaide we were blown away by the food which is on par with some of Adelaide's best restaurants.
Sep 12, 2012
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Kirsty M
+4.5
I love this place!! The food is always amazing, well seasoned, filling, sophisticated and they offer the ultimate experience of Fine Dining! It's a large menu yet very easy to chose, which is always a good sign.
The staff are extremely friendly and capable. I've taken friends there and people are always pleasantly surprised, for a restaurant away from the main roads, they are doing a much better job than most in the area!
This place is a must if you haven't been before!!!
Sep 12, 2012
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Juleslovesfood
+4.5
Best Italian food in Perth. I know it's a little pricey but for a special treat it is worth it to expereince the quality of the food they have on offer.
Aug 29, 2012
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Alfred
+4.5
Classic Italian. Not feel excellent while on the phone confirming the bookings and during greetings when arrival. Anyway, the service was still good and wait persons are all very friendly. Excellent decoration and settings both indoor and outdoor. During my visit it's a bit noisy because of a big party with 3 big tables (over 30+ pax). Should be a romantic place. Food are over par however the wine menu may be enhanced to compromise the good food.
Jul 08, 2012
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Boat Yellow Pages
+4.5
By far the best Italian Restaurant in Town. I can't understand why some of you would bash this restaurant when you use try to use your coupons on busy nights. If you understand how the coupon system works you will know that no restaurants in their right minds would except more than 5 (if not less) coupons per day as they still need to serve their regular and walk in customers.

Me and my partner went there for lunch and coffee and I was greeted by a very polite and well mannered staff. After we got escorted to our table we quickly checked out the menu (we were starving) and we were both stunned by the range of food this cosy restaurant has to offer.

The food came out within 15 minutes and we have to say that the taste and presentation were amazing.

Will go back again tonight.
Jun 15, 2012
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Amy M
+4.5
One of the best Italian Restaurants in Perth. As soon as my husband and I walked into Villa D'Este we felt like at home. The greeting we received was warm and inviting and quickly shown to our table where we were offered starter drinks. I couldn"t believe a restaurant of that size could offer such a wide variety of dishes, everything sounded amazing as well as having at least 10 different specials to choose from. We ended up having Casonsei with Butter and Sage and beautiful sizzling (even as they arrived) prawns for entrees followed by an amazing Double Roasted Duck that tasted just like it did when I visited Italy and my husband had the Osso Buco which just fell apart in the bowl. To finsih we both had the Crepes Suzette which they did at the table, something we had never seen before in a Peth restaurant. Our evening was wonderful, the food exceptional and the service impeccable. No one minds spending money in a restaurant when everything is this good.
Jun 13, 2012
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Sandro B
+4.5
How a Restaurant should be?. Coming from Europe to live in the beautiful and sunny Perth years ago I experienced a vacuum, a void in the good top end Restaurants. Few and far between a multitude of Cafe' and self-proclaimed European food venues. Surely Villa D'Este impress me from the first time I walked in: a classic elegant deco that reminded me of a villa on the foreshore of the Lake of Como with a professional, elegant service, with food and wine to surprise me and my guest every time. For work and private reasons I have been allover Perth for lunch and dinners. However, Villa D'Este Restaurant hovers above the others venues as a shine and bright star: never fail and never disappointing!! Food is superb, wine selection is massive and if you go for business lunch is also surprising reasonable priced. If you chose "A la Carte Menu" then you will experience the Top End Restaurant at his best!!
May 04, 2012
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Helen
+4.5
This restaurant is elegant and the food is well prepared. If you appreciate the subtleness of quality you will enjoy the experience.
Feb 19, 2012
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Kerrstar
+4.5
Best service in perth and great food! I Would highly recommend D'Este for those occasions worth spending a little extra.
Dec 20, 2011
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Little Pidlets
+4.5
De-lish. Went to Villa D'Este finally after hearing great reviews & was extremely satisfied! The entree, main & dessert was all exceptional! The service was great & same with the atmosphere.
Although expensive but def worth a try...would recommend
Oct 21, 2011
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Beauty And The Beast
+4.5
Prestige at a price. Highlights
- busy on a Monday night
- sense of dining like royalty
- the wine waiter who "destuffed" the whole place
- seafood entrees which tasted as good as they looked
Lowlights
- a great looking veal cutlet that just wasn't fresh
- the over cooked duck with over reduced sauce
- not having the wine we ordered and then having to struggle through the "equivalent" wine that was suggested
Comment
- for the price you want the chef to have gone shopping that morning and cooked the meal just before its handed to you
Ambience: Beauty (4) the Beast (4.5)
Service: Beauty (4.5) the Beasr (4)
Food: Beauty (3.5) the Beast (3)
Value: Beauty (3.5) the Beast (3)
Jul 31, 2011
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Scotty
+4.5
Lovely experience. We like to eat out and try new restaurants, and Villa D'Este has been on our wish list for a while. As we have no babysitter we always have to take our 11 year old, but he is very well behaved so it isnt a problem as far as far as we are concerned. To date, everwhere we have been has been a dream when it comes to kids, treating Zack like a small adult. Villa D'Este was no exception. Service was top notch, the food was lovely, we had the garlic prawns. grilled fish, Italian sausage with polenta, and the veal, everything was beautifully presented and the silver service was a nice touch. Thank you to all of the staff who helped to make our night such a good one, especially on such a busy night. Pricey, yes, but worth it, as we were celebrating. A 10 out of 10.
Jul 23, 2011
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MARIE
+4.5
Always good. Had lunch here last week and as always the servcie was sublime and the food totally gorgeous, you won't be disappointed
Apr 20, 2011
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Dom
+4.5
I love Villa D'Este. My husband and I dine here once every couple of weeks and we are always treated with courtesy and great service. The food is fantastic. The closest to 'authentic' Italian that we've found since visiting Italy. Highly recommended.
Apr 05, 2011
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Mick Peters
+4.5
Nice food but very expensive. Poor service by our waiter.
Feb 13, 2011
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David Christie
+4.5
I have been dining at Villa D'Este for a decade and the food is almost always magnificent. The service too is great, but the music is usually unspeakably bad. Go for the home made pasta.
Nov 21, 2009
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Chompchomp
+4.5
A number of weeks ago in an attempt to adhere to our wedding budget I had purchased a Spreets coupon for Villa D’Este. It was a very good deal: a three course meal for two for only $99. Quite a few years ago our bank took us out for dinner here. We all had a wonderful meal back then so I figured that this place had some potential to be a much better coupon experience than our previous recent outings.
Jun 29, 2012
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Wine Libertarian
+4.5
The food is good traditional Italian fare and with the addition of a rotisserie and wood fired oven, the menu extends to specials like the piglet which is cooked on the rotisserie and finished in the wood fired oven
May 23, 2011
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Sprinklingofspice
+4.5
The pronounciation of the second word of this restaurant caused such a fuss amongst us, but not more than having to share a plate of the yummiest gnocchi ever tasted in Perth EVER. In fact there was just so much fuss, fuss over the name, having to share a
Aug 05, 2010
5
Steve D
+5
A++ Absolutely Amazing Get in early as it gets busy Can be a little pricey, but the food is top of its game.
5
Peter Walkemeyer
+5
Villa D'Este provides a very pleasant dining experience. The food is excellent. There is a good wine selection. The service is first-rate. It is a classy establishment and popular with business people for those important meal occasions. There is a private dining room that can be booked for small functions. Highly recommended for a classy dining experience.
5
P “Warrigal” Hutchins
+5
Superb dining experience, attentive, experienced staff, faultless food. The suggested wines were most enjoyable. Lovely relaxed atmosphere where diners and staff seemed to be having a good night. Highly recommended.
4
Fiona Farren
+4
My partner and I had a great dinner with a calm and friendly staff looking after every requirement. The Crepe Suzettes were served with flair ( delicious) and every request heeded with a smile. It was a special dinner for us that was greatly enhanced by good food and pleasant service
5
Ko
+5
We really had an incredible experience at Villa D'Este. I took my girlfriend there for her 21st birthday and Everythig is excellent!! The food was delicious and the service was really incredible especially "Antonio". thanks!! The staff is very knowledgeable and passionate about food. Best dinner I have had in Peth! Highly recommend for a special occasion or more casual.
5
Wade Vlogs
+5
A great night out with the family. The lamb was moist and delicious :-). I highly recommend the oysters for entree and the martinis are to die for. On a side note, the staff are second to none and the humour and side jokes shared throughout the night made the experience!
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