Reviews Galileo Buona Cucina

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FoodieWineDine
+4
I’ve been there a few times over the years and I always walk away with a satisfied smile, warm heart and a full belly. The food is always good, service is top notch (Italians are certainly known for their hospitality) and the knowledge of the sommelier - always spot on :) A wonderful place tucked away in suburbia..definable come here to have your heart and belly full :)
2 months ago
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Food_Glorious_Food
+4
Galileo has remained one of my favourite restaurants in Perth for several years now. Food and service have always been impeccable. A post ‘virus-shut-down’ visit for dinner found a once extensive menu sadly (but understandably) reduced down to a single page of entrees, mains and desserts. The option was to choose either 2 or 3 courses and we opted for the 3. Entrees we ordered included conchiglioni pasta shells (good), funghi trifolati (ok) and pansotti pasta with walnut sauce (a touch bland, perhaps just lacking salt). For main course we moved onto the slow baked lamb (the main reason I would love to dine here as it has always been sensational, this time round it was still good but not the same level it has been in the past), and the beef cheeks (good). Mains were served with a small side salad and roasted potatoes. Finished with the profiteroles (nice) and the semifreddo (very nice). Service was polite but a bit distracted on this particular night - in the past it has been nothing short of excellent. When I dine out I'm paying for the experience, not just the food and Galileo's has consistently given me an excellent one each time I have been here. Given time I’m sure things will get back to normal with this great restaurant.
2 months ago
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Luke Schuberg
+4
Delicious food and quality service, doesn't really cater for young kids but a first rate dining experience
10 months ago
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Vx321
+5
Absolutely sensational. My wife and I have dined at Galileo's for many years now and I can honestly say hand on heart, Vince is without a doubt the best Italian chef we have ever come across.Truly world class in skills and presentation. In all the years we have never had just an "ok" meal served by him. Each time we dine there the service and quality is always a 5 star experience. We were there for dinner on Sat 24th and were surprised to see a few change's in the menu. WOW, what a meal, what a night.The entrees, mains & deserts were truly outstanding ,and it goes without saying an absolute credit to his culinary skills. Aldo's choice of the perfect Italian red to accompany my veal could not have been better and he never fails.
We really look forward to booking another night very soon. Again, thanks Vince and staff for yet another "Michelin" experience.
Tony & Nathalie.
Aug 25, 2019
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Clara111
+5
Dined with my hubby on Saturday night. Beatiful restaurant. Classic Atmosphere. Great great great cuisines. Friendly and polite staffs. Reasonable price. I heard this restaurant is good but much beyond my expectations! We ordered Bruchetta (starter), Marinated fish (entree), Dried beef (entree), Prawn Pasta (entree) and Wood fired lamb (Main). Tiramisu for dessert, too. All dishes were supre amazing. Especially, my favorites were Bruchetta, Prawn Pasta and Tiramisu!!! We were also surprised their good price, our total amount was only $158.40 (dishes + 4 glasses of wines). We would love to be back again and can't wait for trying other menus! Definitely this is one of the BEST Italian restaurants in Perth.
Mar 10, 2019
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Gina Na
+5
We decided to try this restaurant as we found it accidentally. Very authentic Italian and excellent food, excellent service and good for money. We will come back here soon :)
Jun 29, 2018
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Social Moth
+5
An absolutely fantastic restaurant. Value for money, great service, and, conveniently for me, just around the corner. Will definitely return soon.
Jun 10, 2018
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Eatingismyhobby
+5
Went here last night for my birthday meal. I was worried it would be quiet with it being a Tuesday evening, but I was pleased to see it was full as they had closed off another room, presumably this gets opened up during the busier times of the week. We ordered the entree size gnocchi and pork rigatoni special- the rigatoni was out of this world. Gnocchi was a little too salty, but this was my only complaint of the whole night. Next we had the beef fillet special, which was seriously melt in your mouth tender, and the beef ribs. The ribs were a very generous portion with plenty of delicious rich sauce and mushrooms. We also had the pea and pancetta side which complimented both dishes well. I honestly don’t have anything bad to say about the mains! Desert was the Bonet, which was light and not too sweet. A perfect end to an almost perfect meal. The wine list is extensive, and they offer half bottles too which is fantastic. Service was polite and attentive. Prices are what you expect for the quality of food, but not stupid. You can eat far less quality food for far more money in Perth. Can’t wait to come back to this place!
Mar 14, 2018
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Cinder
+5
Galileo is so very, very good. The food is absolute perfection and takes delicious to a whole new level. The restaurant exudes confidence, quality and finesse. I love how the vegetables and side dishes are not an afterthought, but a special menu feature. The gluten-free bread was divine! The atmosphere and service brings authenticity and a special vibe, yet the prices are very reasonable. Dining out does not get better than this. Sensational in every way.
Oct 20, 2017
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Melimelo3
+5
absolutely amazing experience. food was just melt in the mouth.. best meal i have had by far in perth.. and possibly overall (that being said as someone well travelled). had some bread to start, perfect. my main was the fish which was just cooked to perfection. my partner got the lamb and said it was also the best he had ever had. Overall menu was accommodating to my pickiness (I requested vegetables instead of the mash potato) and service was very pleasant. wine menu is just a whole new level to be an experience on its own. I also got a port dessert wine, it was perfect to finish off the evening. ambience was great.. busy but not overwhleming, quitened down after a while which was nice. cant say any more praise. definitely recommend 100% for quality, affordability and for customer service, that was awesome to say the least! thank you for one of the best meals and nights I have ever been able to share with friends.
Sep 28, 2017
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Kravengerfoodie
+4.5
Food: it's superb. Had croquettes which is very tasty. The eggplant was very salty it's the only saltiest dish we had.

Pasta is good so do the pork back ribs..

Ambiance: is very intimate and cozy

Service: is very friendly. Staff is attentive and very polite.
Sep 05, 2017
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Sophia_
+5
Authentic Italian food. Easily the best Italian restaurant in Perth!! Really love the meatballs. Customer service is very good, staff were very friendly.
Aug 21, 2017
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Food Lover
+5
Having been to this high quality restaurant many times over the years, and never finding any faults in the food or service, I thought it was time to tell fellow future customers just how good this restaurant is. Yesterday we went their for a special occasion and started of with fresh bread with olive oil, croquettes and whiting, we then had wood fired oven baked snapper with a side garden salad, all was simply superb and full of flavour. We ended the meal with a piece of home made fruit and nut dark chocolate. The staff are warm and friendly and with a sound knowledge of their product and their craft. This latest visit only confirmed what I already knew and that is, "this is the best Italian restaurant in Perth by a mile"
Aug 05, 2017
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David
+4.5
The special fish of the day was one of the best fish I've ever tasted. It was mixed in with all the right elements and It was spaced perfectly. The beef cheeks were also quite good. The pork was a bit tough but if I had had the whole thing all together it would be rated high on my behalf. The pasta was as great as the fish. It had the exact balance of flavour and they got it precise. I think this would be one of the best restaurants I've ever been too. The decor was nice and heart warming, it had a peaceful atmosphere and everyone around seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Aug 01, 2017
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Stevo Perth
+4.5
Excellent attentive service without being imposing. Great good at reasonable prices. Good wines and also well priced by glass. These guys clearly know how to make a restaurant hum, even midweek with close to fine dining at affordable price with friendly attentive service. No wonder they stay busy. The lamb Tiella Di Angelo as a main was slow wood fired and just fell apart in the mouth. I also had the Funghi entree which was filling and yummy. Book in advance it's popular.
Jul 18, 2017
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AndyD23
+5
Favourite restaurant in Perth! Been there many times over the past 5 years with only 1 or 2 less than optimum experiences. Service very professional and friendly, and always accomodating if you want to share a dish. Setting nice, but can sometimes be a bit noisy in the main section. Food always to a very high standard and reasonably priced, especially desserts. Glad to say they have brought back their full-sized bruschetta entree, which was minaturised for a time (much to my dismay). Also give a little plate of sweets upon asking for the bill which is a nice touch. Must book ahead, very popular. Hope Galileo retains their high standards for many years to come!!
Jun 29, 2017
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Subifoodie
+5
Magnifico!
The best Italian restaurant in Perth continues to live up to its reputation. My family and I have been regular patrons from day one. While it is no longer a cheap midweek night out; the ambience, service and cuisine justifies the cost. First class in every way.
You need to book well in advance, not surprisingly!
For my meal I started with pesto gnocchi, lightly pan fried with pine nut garnish, melted in the mouth. The main course wood fired slow cooked lamb with sides of rosemary roast potatoes, heirloom carrots and cauliflower with red peppers and black olives was magnificent in flavor and size. How I managed the semi freddo al torrone for dessert says more about my eyes than the size of my stomach! The nougat ice cream treat is one of the best I've eaten...right up there with Melbourne's Lupino.
May 12, 2017
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Michael Thompson
+5
** My first 5 star rating **

Booked a dinner here purely based off the reviews giving this place a 4.6/5 rating and it lived up to its reputation. Very nice layout inside and friendly staff.

Had a margarita (cocktail) to start and it has to be the best tasting I've had in Perth to date.

Entree, a oven baked bruschetta which is not the normal way people would expect them to be served BUT its worth giving it a go, the flavours are great! Also had the lamb meatballs (5) as part of the entree which were too full of flavour and definitely had the taste of parmesan coming through. 

Fish of the day, Grilled snapper which was cooked to perfection, the skin was so crispy and packed full of flavour. 

Couldnt find anything to fault
Apr 26, 2017
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Truth Be Told Australia
+4.5
Highly recommend this restaurant. Great authentic atmosphere and fabulous service. We started with fish croquettes with a garlic sauce , cooked well and generous size. The other entree was baked eggplant with ricotta and prosciutto pudding (the most amazing flavours, and had to stop myself from licking the plate ) .For our mains we had the pesto gnocchi, this was cooked to perfection and again the flavours just worked so well together. Mr M also enjoyed his main which was quail with a lentil salad, his first time for quail and fell in love with it. We would definitely return to try again and found the prices great value . We deducted half a point off , as we had to wait a little before we were served a drink or given a menu, and again no Sauvignon Blanc by the glass on the wine menu. Besides that the service was spot on .
Apr 16, 2017
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Isabella
+5
I visited Galileo for the first time for dinner this week and the food was amazing. The service and attention to detail was first class 👌🏼I will definitely be back - highly recommended 👍🏼
Apr 01, 2017
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Hope Leech
+4.5
Amazing experience, food was divine and love the sophisticated feel! Restaurant was full so service was a little slow, but I believe it is always very popular so maybe they could put a couple more staff on.
Mar 28, 2017
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SweetPoison
+4
We stumbled in here just after 8pm on Friday night. The place was packed and we had no booking. The waitress was lovely and had us a table within 10min. I mentioned I had coeliacs and they were very accomodating. The bread was complimentary and the plate we received was not gluten free. The head waiter realised this before the dish was put down and offered to exchange it for gluten free. The fish was delicious and hot as were the veggies and everything else. Service was lovely. It was fuss free with my coeliacs and menu changes and for this I give it my extra points. Lovely. Would def recommend.
Mar 25, 2017
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Dumpling Love
+4
Lovely dinner to celebrate dad's birthday. Service was prompt and polite, and the food was tasty and unique. Think I had one of the tender beef ribs I've ever tasted! We were sharing the parfait between three, and they kindly served it portioned on separate plates - not something I see very often!
Mar 23, 2017
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Mjb
+5
I couldn't fault it. We booked 1/2 an hour before we arrived on a Friday night and were seated straight away. The service was amazing, your wait staff are friendly, knowledgeable and trained very well. The wine was superb, the food was to die for. I had the Gold band snapper, my boyfriend had the veal back strap. Both were cooked to perfection. We requested things that were not on the menu and they were provided to us without any fuss. The tirimasu was delicious too. We will be back! Grazie.
Mar 18, 2017
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Bianca Nayar
+5
We came to Galileo for dinner tonight and it was terrific. We had Stefano as our waiter and he was extremely courteous and couldn't do enough for us (he found me a place where I could buy the wonderful dessert wine they serve). Because of the wait time for our food he compensated with some delicious entree dishes and a round of free drinks. We really didn't expect it, however it was a lovely gesture and made our experience all the more personalised and warm. They serve the most beautiful, authentic rustic Italian cuisine. Being there reminded me of being immersed in the traditional Italian food culture that is so hard to replicate in a Western setting! It was amazing!
Dec 14, 2016
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Perth Foodaholic
+4.5
At the beginning of this month (pinch and a punch for the first day of the month) I went out with 4 of my girlfriends for a lovely dinner at Galileo. We had been long overdue for a catch up and I was super excited for the night – I missed those girls dearly. The restaurant was beautiful -the décor was very rustic and elegant. Galileo is only open from Tuesday to Saturdays and making a booking is a must! A friend and I had tried to come here once on a weeknight without a reservation and it was fully booked. So we did not make the same mistake again this time round.
Dec 28, 2016
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Michael Lomma
+5
Dined at galileos twice now recently for a graduation dinner. Food is amazing!!! Staff are very attentive always checking up on you (not in an annoying way) filling up your glasses etc etc. Eaten plenty of italian food in restraunts, but this is by far the best in perth! Highly recommend the woodfired lamb as it just falls off the bone and is just melts in your mouth.
Oct 16, 2016
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Jess Vanwees
+5
Galileo is one of my most favourite restaurants in Perth.
The service is fantastic, wonderful wine selection with people who know their wines. The food is so delicious, coming out as a good size meal wonderfully well priced for what your getting and a lovely traditional setting perfect for any occasion be it family, friends or romantic.
👌🏼
Sep 19, 2016
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Shaun
+4.5
I really enjoyed my experience at Galileo. There is a heap of different dishes to select under the various starter and entrée categories, along with mains and dessert. The menu items are not what you would typically see on a stock standard Italian menu, in keeping with preparing traditional authentic Italian cuisine. We started off with fish croquettes which carried a lovely flavour of the fish and sea and were delicious. I had rigatoni in a spicy sausage and broccoli sauce which was full of flavour. I had tastes of the veal meatballs which were super soft and melt in your mouth, and the duck in a marsala sauce which was evident in flavour. For mains I chose the lamb backstrap which cut like butter and was absolutely delicious. I loved the jus and wanted more of it and the Parmesan crunchy bits which carried a slight salty explosion were excellent. I had tastes of the goldband snapper which had a moist tender flesh with a light citrus flavour and delicious mashed potato, and the chargrilled veal chop certainly carried a lovely char flavour though the chop needed a little more cooking. For dessert I had tastes of the amazing tiramisu and also the cassata which was really yum. I ordered the Piedmont white chocolate custard as something different and I was pleasantly surprised. A little like a crème caramel, the white chocolate adds a nice touch of richness and sweetness to the smooth custard. I really liked the chocolate ice cream, the crunch from the chocolate crumbs and the hazelnut biscuit. Wonderful setting, excellent service, delicious Italian cuisine, I left comfortably full and satisfied.
Sep 03, 2016
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Foodieperth
+4.5
We always go here as it is close by, and when I go, I order either the chicken and quail with a side of potatoes. The chicken is so moist and juicy, along with the quail. The roast potatoes are always crispy and golden. My family members normally order the pasta and they say it is soft and well cooked. The service here is lovely and we were always greeted with a smile.
Jul 11, 2016
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More Than Nourishment
+3.5
I was surprised that we could get a booking for a group of 12 at late notice so that was a good start. I was however disappointed about how long we needed to wait for our meals. We got our mains about 2.5 hours from when we arrived with an entree in between. The fish croquettes were okay, a bit on the dry side. My spicy sausage pasta was way too salty that I had trouble finishing it even though I was starving by this point. Others with me had the same comments. The lemon tart special with lemon sorbet was nice, with a really crispy base and a strong lemon filling. Overall I was disappointed with the food on this menu compared to previous visits to Galileo.
Jul 09, 2016
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Wintersolstice
+5
Beautiful, authentic, generous Italian food. Gorgeous and unpretentious restaurant setting. Impeccable service from all staff, catering to our varied needs. Lovely dinner experience!
Jun 27, 2016
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David Hanlin
+5
Been awhile since I could say holy god.... This place is awesome, classic Italian from service food wine fit out. If you like Italian food then this is the place I will return every time in Perth... Classic food, everything was fresh, took me back to my time in Rome and traveling Italy. Great service and good wine selection.. Great for a dinner to impress that somebody or just wanting fine food l... Awesome job
May 20, 2016
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Alex Dimov
+5
This place is just off the bat amazing authentic Italian food. You won't find a better place than this.

Firstly you'll want to wear some baggy pants because you will be so full and if you wear normal tight ones, you'll more then likely burst!

All the food here is well cooked, has so much flavour and is cooked with love. They don't just try to pump out dishes have arsed, they take their time but you're not waiting forever for the food to come.

All the staff are so professional and friendly. Always topping up your glasses of water or wine and always folding up your napkins when you leave the table.

I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant. It's perfect for a nice romantic dinner with your loved one or a catch up meal with family and friends.

Also, the dessert is bloody amazing. The cannoli is made fresh and it taste even better then the ones you buy from patisseries .
Apr 30, 2016
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Giulianavin
+5
OMG!!!! The food, the service, the wine, the waitstaff, the atmosphere was all superb!!!! Absolutely faultless!!! Went here with hubby for my birthday and anniversary on the 19th March and was treated so well. I got the slow cooked wood fire lamb. Wow!!! Just melting in mouth. Hubby hot the wood fire roast chicken Maryland with home made pate and that was so succulent it fell off the bone. But it was the special touches which impressed us. We got help from the somalier with our wine choice, on our dessert plates the chef printed happy birthday and happy anniversary in chocolate and even put a little candle on for me. We even had the door opened for us when we left with a mintie and a warm goodbye. Unforgettable!!!!!
Mar 24, 2016
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Basil Nani
+5
Brilliant...Elegant ....Classy....Magnificent Italian Restaurant.....
And for dessert the absolute beautiful profiteroles....
Definitively I will go back....
Jan 24, 2016
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B & M
+5
Great little " Italy" - Nice atmosphere, Classical authentic Italian food with warm Italian hospitality. Certainly need to book in advance. Enjoyable place to dine!
Jan 20, 2016
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Alex
+4.5
Great tasting authentic food - full of flavour. Have found it to consistently have superb service even when packed out. Homely vibe. Wine list contains some excellent 'hard to get hold of' wines. Would definitely recommend a visit.
Dec 21, 2015
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NRB
+5
What totally beautiful Italian food. The meat just melted in your mouth and the bread was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Amazing service. Drinks were expensive but the food was very very reasonable. I want to go back again and again.
Dec 05, 2015
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Abhinav Sarna
+5
Oh how we loved this place! The food was beyond amazing - so traditional / simple and full of flavour. The service was superb, with the hostess ensuring my granny got something she could eat!

The chef was so humble and nice! We will definitely be back
Nov 27, 2015
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Sweet_Addict
+4.5
This is the best Italian restaurant I've been. The decor is very nice. The staffs are very attentive and well-trained. The food is incredibly amazing and well presented. Definitely going back again
Nov 20, 2015
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The Urban Bento
+4.5
We rarely go to any restaurant more than once but Galileo is one of the few places we'd go back again and again! It seems everyone thinks the same as the restaurant is full every night it's open and weekends are booked weeks in advance. The food is spectacular and the service exceptional. Highlights are the meatballs, beef spare ribs, lamb rack, duck and the profiteroles... okay okay everything we've had is fantastic!
Nov 09, 2015
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Grant Foodie Perry
+4.5
As a first time customer I wad impressed with the service and the atmosphere but for me it's all about the food and this place didn't disappoint me and my partner ordered 2 specials the rotisserie duck and rotisserie lamb which were accompanied with mash potato and we ordered a side of peas with pancetta and sun dried tomato both absolute winners and cooked to perfection then we ordered custard filled profiteroles with chocolate sauce and a flourless chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert which finished the night off beautifully I take my hat off to the chef's very impressed highly recommend this place.
Sep 25, 2015
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Onahi
+4.5
Wow! What an amazing Italian Restaurant!
My husband and I invited two of our friends to meet us here for dinner and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food and had a lovely time.

We had an entree, main and ended up having a little bit of room for dessert. All courses were delicious and presented beautifully. Absolutely no complaints BUT for those who like "large" meals, I wouldn't say the serving sizes are large but suitable for myself.

The services was professional and well presented. The entree came in a good time frame but unfortunately it appeared our mains were forgotten. After a quick reminder the staff well and truly made up for it with their apologies and ensuring we were well cared for. Desert followed soon after our mains. They staff really made up for the error "bravo".

Costs were reasonably priced especially for the quality and delicious flavours. Compliments to the chef.

I will certainly be back.

Sep 23, 2015
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Angelino
+5
Excellent example of Italian food complete with warm Italian hospitality.

Wine list bristles with a fine selection to accompany the fare.
Sep 06, 2015
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Fooodmachine
+3.5
We went as a party of 6 for dinner on a Friday night. We had the mushrooms and the eggplant prosciutto parcels for entrees. We tried all the mains except for the fish, and all the desserts apart from the flourless chocolate mud cake. The food was consistently good, but not remarkable - mixed opinions around the table. We advised we would be sharing all dishes and one dish of each course was brought out divided on individual plates, a nice touch. Service was fairly attentive throughout the night, and our water was constantly topped up. They did forget one main and one dessert, however they were quick to rectify this when we brought it to the waiters attention. These two items were then given to us complimentary, without request. Overall, a good dining experience.
Sep 04, 2015
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Bret Treasure
+5
Sensational meal at Galileo tonight. I like a restaurant that doesn't  hype the food descriptions or fill the menu with novelty ingredients just for the sake of it. This restaurant has uncommonly professional service; no backpackers here.

The beef short ribs were extremely good. Charred on the outside, enhanced by a rich sauce and tender as anything on the inside. The experience of two different textures in the one bite (I'm re-living it all over again writing this).

My dinner companions reported all meals were sumptuous, including the lamb.

Also recommending the Nougat Parfait dessert. It's a nougat-flavoured ice-creamy dish. Soft, not chewy!

Don't be put off by the web page; this place is all class.
Sep 03, 2015
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Cherikstony
+3.5
Well it had certainly been a ride tonight! The night started off great, for entree we had the mushroom, the heirloom tomato salad and wagyu beef. The mushroom is a must have! You absolutely have to try it out, it is heavenly! The other two dishes were just alright, edible but not really special in anyway.

And then main dishes arrived, it was three plates full of disappointment! We had the duck and gnocchi with four cheeses sauce from the tonight's special menu as well as the slow cooked lamb. Unfortunately The duck meat was very very tough, hard to cut and hard to chew, the gnocchi was extremely average too, the taste just did not work for me. The lamb was the best tasting main dish, but it did not really stand out.....

The dessert dishes though, were just gorgeous! Everything tastes perfect! We loved the chocolate flourless cake!!! It is a must try!!!

Anyways, if you do drop by next time, make sure you get the mushroom for entree and do give their desserts a go!
Sep 01, 2015
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Miss Eat A Lot
+4
For Daniel’s 21st birthday I took him to Galileo in Shenton Park, an authentic Italian restaurant that has been one of only 10 WA restaurants that are recognised by the Italian government. After hearing many great things, I made an early reservation at 6pm as we had tickets for Cirque Du Soleil’s Totem later that night.
Aug 23, 2015
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Natty Mc
+4
Had never heard of Galileo before last night. Dinner with a friend and it was a fabulous experience. The wait staff friendly and attentive, and authentic! Assistance with wine selection at the right time and he got it right. Food was absolutely amazing. I had the pork rigatoni and it was scrumptious and generous servings.

One of the latest reviews by Andrew makes no sense. This place was Devine. And good value.
Aug 20, 2015
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Delishmonster
+5
This is the best restaurant in perth. The service is always amazing and the food is consistently brilliant. My fiance and I always come back and order our old favourites - I order the eggplant entree dish and my fiance orders the beef shortribs, we often share the entree meatball dish - these just melt in your mouth! I love the warm flouress chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream. You can't go wrong here.
Jul 16, 2015
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Edward
+4
Galileo feels like a winter restaurant. Guilty pasta dishes with beautiful sauces - my rigatoni, long and slender, bronze cut, came with njuda and tiny stems of aniseed flavoured basil. The bread crusty and solid, well salted. The meat mains are all sub $40, the theme seems to be - slow cooking, melt in the mouth, comfort food for the toothless. On a cold night I can't think of anything better. 

I tried the ossobuco special, two mounds of meat minus the osso on a bed of saffron risotto. Super.

The wine list is old school, with a heavy and proper emphasis on Italy. There's good value and nothing that stood out as being unreasonably priced. Even for a hard core wino, there are plenty of unknowns on the list. Ask for help.
Jul 12, 2015
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Steve
+5
Dinner last night was just perfect. Great food, excellent wine, and warm ambiance. Definetly the place to go for that special occasion. The pea soup was incredible. Which is a big rap for the humble pea!
Jul 08, 2015
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Lamb Pickles
+4
The service was exceptionally friendly. We ordered an extensive range of dishes from starters to entrees to mains but it was quite ashame to waste the mains as we were quite too FULL to eat anymore! For starters, we had bruschetta, fish croquettes, olives and home made bread. The fish croquettes are better than your average fish fingers, the bruschetta was really nice, the olives had a lot of texture in it and was good too and, the bread was quite soft - nice too! We then had for entree, gnocchi and short shelled pasta. The gnocchi was very creamy and definitely so soft it was very tasty but the pasta with the pork, was the winner of the night. For mains, we had the special duck and, the lamb. The duck's was crispy but a tad dry. The meat at the lamb's rib was very tender which was good for the guest I was with. We over ordered 😅😅😅 seriously bloated now.
Jun 18, 2015
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Wjill91
+4.5
A really great restaurant. First time at Galileo and I loved it.
Very attentive service, the staff even recommend dishes and wine - Hurrah a restaurant that trains their staff!

Food was very delicious, and the mains very ample.
Could not manage dessert so will have to try this on another day.
Apr 21, 2015
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Andrijana Vuleti
+4.5
Best Italian food in Perth and first class customer service
Apr 17, 2015
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No Name
+4.5
Best italian ever in Perth. All truly italian. Great food, great service, great wine list,great night. Vince deserve a 10/10. The best italian in Perth. I felt like being back home. Thanks guys
Apr 17, 2015
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Billy
+4.5
Best in town. There are so many disappointing cafes and restaurants in Perth, sometimes I find myself uncharitably wishing ill will on the businesses, thinking they deserve to fail. Its quite the opposite with Galileo. I simply love this place. I hope stays open and thrives as long as I'm alive to enjoy it and long after that too. The rustic, yet sophisticated, Italian food is delicious and the wine list is voluminous but not daunting. Its all exceptionally good value too, and the service is always exemplary - these two qualities being in despairingly short supply in Perth.
Without hesitation or qualification, my favourite restaurant in Perth.
Apr 10, 2015
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Food JJ
+4.5
This place really does live up to its reputation. Service is excellent with waiters greeting and acknowledging in Italian. A truly genuine and authentic place without any gimmicks. We ordered the bruschetta and fish croquette for starters. Both dishes were simple but packed with flavour. For mains, we had the duck with mash as well as the rigatoni with pork and broccoli. The duck was a special and had a crispy skin and succulent meat. While this dish lacked in presentation, it made up for it on flavour. The rigatoni was delicious however the only criticism is that that the pasta was not al dente. There is a great selection for dessert with the tiramisu as the winner over the al freddo with home made ice cream. The tiramisu is well balanced and nicely presented. The staff are super friendly and highly efficient. I'd easily recommend this place to anyone would loves honest, authentic Italian food.
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Mar 05, 2015
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DY
+4.5
My partner and I had a fabulous meal here last night. The food, the wine list, the service and the atmosphere were amazing. And to top this off, the total price was substantially less than we are used to paying elsewhere in Perth. Almost every other Perth restaurant could learn a few things from Galilieo! Thank you - magnifico!
Jan 31, 2015
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Paul Jamieson
+4.5
Went yesterday with several mates. Service was excellent, food was the best, the wine list extensive and some real gems in there. Felt like I was in Italy.
Jan 31, 2015
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Happyeating
+4.5
Cannot fault a single thing.. Absolutely perfect in every way! Lovely service, some of the best food I've had, great atmosphere. Highly recommend, definitely returning!
Dec 19, 2014
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BellePrecieux
+4.5
One of my faves!. Dined here last night with a group of friends for old times sakes and it's still as good as ever! Excellent food, great service and well-priced :) The waitstaff are friendly, well-informed, professional and have high regard for what they do which makes for the great dining experience. I really can't fault anything here so will keep this review short and sweet. Galileo is the perfect example of how a restaurant should be run!!
Nov 20, 2014
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Fleur Thompson
+4.5
Everything was perfect. Great service, awesome flavours!
Jul 09, 2014
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Urbanspoon
+4.5
The Real Deal. All good!
Charming service.
Interesting,delicious food
- meat balls, eggplant&prosciutto pudding
- roast chicken, roast lamb and divine peas
- innovative chestnut dessert
- good coffee
Interesting selections from the sommelier
An extremely relaxed experience in an atmosphere of friendly professionalism
Pricey but worth it
Jun 29, 2014
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Bridgetc11052005
+4.5
Lovely food. Fantastic food, great service and lovely atmosphere. It was so nice to go out for dinner for a change and leave feeling that there was not one course that could have been improved upon and it was well worth every penny. My fish was cooked to perfection and my partner had the veal which he said was lovely. It was the only restaurant that I have ever been to that upon asking if we could share the desert, it appeared on our table in a half portion each on individual decorated plates. We will definitely be back.
Jun 27, 2014
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Jessica Farquhar
+4.5
Finally found a restaurant that I was proud to take my family to. I was looking for a experience for dinner tonight. I wanted something with yummy tasting food, but with enough on the plate so that we would feel satisfied as well. Thank goodness Galileo delivered! We ordered an entree, main and dessert each and we enjoyed every one of our meals.

The service and serving times were good. Our only complaint was that the water wasn't topped up often enough, but that can be forgiven because the restaurant was exceptionally busy especially for a Thursday night! We were lucky to be able to reserve a table!

Anyway we also noticed that Georgie Gardner (from the Today Show) was there so if it's good enough for her then it's good enough for us too :)

I definitely recommend this restaurant for company dinners. It's also pretty good to bring family or friends. A nice, finer dining experience that's also feels warm and homely and delivers what you expect it to.
Jun 26, 2014
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Estelle_varcoe
+4.5
Tough Duck!. From all the reviews and of course high recommendation from people around.... my bestie and I celebrated her birthday at this fine dining establishment. My starter was veal meatballs, that was yum! The special was rotisserie duck that was finished off in the oven. I was excited.... then I was disappointed! Tough duck! So sad, however, overall the wine was good and the service same.
Jun 07, 2014
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Rent-a-guru
+4.5
A consistent and amazing experience. Galileo's is probably our favourite restaurant in Perth, and one we've come back to with other people many times, the food is always excellent, service is impeccable, the menu is changed regularly with the seasons, and the wine selection is vast. In particular I would recommend their duck dishes, also order the peas as a side dish, I never realised that something as mundane as peas could become a dish so amazing when cooked up with pancetta and onions. Highly recommended.
May 05, 2014
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Geraldine Thomson
+4.5
Buona indeed. Beautiful street presence-warm ambience. Interior reminiscent of Villa D'Este-all roman style and amber glow. Service impeccable. Food first class. We had duck, lamb and veal, A bottle of Dog Point Pinot and not a quibble about anything -oh except we would have loved more of the mash potato! Just delicious all round. A classic fine dining restaurant. No bells and whistles, just high quality dining that ticks all the boxes. Highly recommended.
Apr 18, 2014
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Sala_ja
+4.5
Love it. Once again I come away from Galileo's having enjoyed the meal, never disappointed . My food was tasty and well cooked and the service is impeccable. Has to be one of my favourite restaurants.
Apr 05, 2014
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MrandMrsPatel
+4.5
We thought it was too good to be true.. Perth is a difficult place to eat.

The first time we went to Galileo, it was so good we assumed that it must have been a fluke, but a return visit yesterday evening settled the matter. We all know the story, you find somewhere you feel is decent, then the 'Perth factor' sets in.

Within 6 months
- it is nolonger affordable
- the quality has dropped
- portions have shrunk, leaving you starving

Not the case with Galileo, this time we went with a friend (who we had been talking it up to for weeks), we were not let down.

Top tips -

- Prepare to part with quite a bit of the 'hard-earned', it isn't cheap and why should it be? It's glorious.
- Skip dessert unless you have an incredible capacity. Their desserts are fine, but the other stuff is great.
- The lamb
- The seafood pasta
- The wine list
- Have cash on you, you will probably want to tip, service is excellent, they hire professionals
- Don't dress up too fancy unless you want to, it's casually classy, no pretence needed.

Good times.
Mar 29, 2014
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Foodlover
+4.5
New Favourite. Had a farewell from work dinner here last night and it was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were met with friendly happy staff, the food was divine, no other word for it, and the service was friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. If you go, you must try the eggplant pudding entrée - completely different from what the name suggests and beyond delicious. The sommelier knew the wine list and explained and guided where necessary without being patronizing or 'know it all'. I can't rate this restaurant highly enough and suggest you try it as soon as you can.
Mar 06, 2014
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Hungrybears
+4.5
Delightful. We dined here recently to celebrate my birthday. The service was impeccable, the food to die for. I ate the fish of the day and my partner had the lamb. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and very nicely presented. Also quite good value around $30 for a generous serve and very high quality produce. Will keep coming here for special occasions, we are yet to order anything less than delicious off this menu!
Feb 26, 2014
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Anthony George Riordan
+4.5
Everything about my dinner last night was perfect. Service - Perfect, Food-perfect, ambiance-perfect. There is no restaurant in Perth that comes close to this place, my wife and I had never been before but will def be back (that's if we can get a booking). If you own a restaurant in Perth, do yourself a favour and go to this place to see how it's done.
Jan 26, 2014
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Pickyme
+4.5
Nice surprise. I made a late reservation for dinner for 5 so we were asked to dine earlier than usual.. but all was fine in every respect. It seems we all chose different dishes and all were excellent. Rated per my expectations - Service 90%.. food 85%... prices 80%... ambience 75%... cordiality 95%.. AND easy parking. Thank you.
Dec 04, 2013
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Drew Powers
+4.5
Had dinner here on Saturday. Food was great, service great, setting and atmosphere very nice, and prices surprisingly low! Fantastic
Nov 11, 2013
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Perthgirl0310
+5
Fantastic!. My boyfriend and I went here for a mid-week dinner after hearing rave reviews from my colleagues. The restaurant lived up to all our expectations; the service was helpful and polite (without being overbearing!) and the food and wine was beautiful. This is meant to be a fine dining restaurant and the prices were on par with every other sh*tty "Italian" restaurant in Perth.
Sep 22, 2013
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Mel
+4.5
Exceptional. I went to Galileo Buona Cucina on Friday, 30 August 2013 for a dinner date. My date is relatively new to Perth and picked this restaurant after reading the excellent reviews about it on Urbanspoon. The service, food, wine, presentation and atmosphere was nothing short of exceptional. The antipasto platter was a highlight, as was the wine. We were guided by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable waiter in relation to wine (red, white, dessert & port) and were very pleased with the recommendations. I couldn't be happier and will definitely go back.
Sep 04, 2013
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Lana
+4.5
Best Italian in town, friendliest and very helpful staff Thank you guys
Aug 10, 2013
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Jmoz
+4.5
Treated my parents to an anniversary dinner at Galileo tonight. They were so pleased and I was too! Great wait service -friendly, attentive but not obsequious or hovering. Knowledgeable & clear about gluten free alternatives too. Fresh and quality ingredients prepared very well with well balanced flavours. Great bustling ambiance, good range of wines. Such a nice touch: Two of the people at my table wanted to share a dessert and the waiter actually made sure that the cake was divided into two plates and finished with individual cream and sauce flourishes before serving the table. A happy and satisfying night. We'll definitely be back!
Aug 01, 2013
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Danielle
+4.5
Birthday Dinner. We had a fantastic dinner for my birthday last night. The food and service was brilliant and we had our own little corner of the restaurant. There were 13 of us and the food all came out at the same time and was very tasty. The restaurant even prepared a special desert for me and sung happy birthday - very sweet. Thank you for a lovely night.
Jul 28, 2013
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Momonana
+4.5
Favourite Restuarant in Australia!. Without a shadow of a doubt, this restaurant is the best Italian in Australia!!!

If you live in Perth and have not yet been, i suggest you get up and grab your phone out of your pocket and book a seat now!!!!!! Take the mrs, take your mother, take a stranger or even go alone. You will definitely not be disappointed.

My wife and I, (25yo and 28yo respectively) were in Perth for a week and a half from Sydney. In that time we dined at this restaurant 3 times and have told all our families and friends about it and will be coming back in a few months with a group for a weekend away just to have dinner here.

Wait staff are superb, extremely professional and know the specials, meals of the day and the entire menu without a hint of doubt. The manager is welcoming, the decor is rustic and feels very italian and the chef i would marry but im already married and we'd both be men so i think it wouldnt quite work out but i would still marry him becuase he's cooking is divine!

Just go. Now.
Jul 22, 2013
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Amy
+4.5
Had the most divine meal here last night. Everything was just gorgeous, and the service was exceptional as usual. I'd almost forgotten how much I absolutely love this place! Will be back soon for sure.
Jul 21, 2013
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Jeweller
+4.5
This restaurant is superb.Food delicious omg the ricotta gnocchi is a must have.
Authentic italian in every sense , menu , operators,waiters and all served with flair and genuine passion. Thanks for a great anniversary night Galileo!
Jun 22, 2013
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Too Much Choice
+4.5
Great Service, very good food, terrific wine list and super value especially for Perth.
Jun 14, 2013
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Bethany Goodall
+4.5
Best Italian in Perth. Can't wait to return. Pasta was amazing! Staff were very knowledgeable and authentic. Would recommend with no qualms
Jun 13, 2013
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Tiff
+4.5
Dinner. Cannot say anything but fab things -fantastic service. Friendly and helpful staff. Every item on the menu is delicious-we actually like to eat early and have been lucky enough to score a table early without booking-6pm.
Love everything about it-wine list is impressive
great night out!
Jun 06, 2013
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Halo
+4.5
Had a really lovely night here recently, the food was pretty good and the waiters were all very attentive and friendly. Shame there is no byo as wines are pricey, but I would definitely go back sometime.
Jun 02, 2013
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Madsidney
+4.5
Stunning. Perfect food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
May 26, 2013
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Jasmine
+4.5
Amazing. This is my local restaurant and, in my opinion, one of the best in Perth. Consistently good food and very reasonable prices - around $20 for pastas and $30 for mains. Also a great wine selection.

The service can be slow, but it's worth it for the food. Same waiters for forever, which I think is always a good sign.

I recommend:
- eggplant parmigiana (entrée)
- veal meatballs (entrée)
- hand cut seafood pasta (main)
- lamb (main)
- duck (main)

Actually, come t think of it, all the meat main meals are excellent.

And of course, MUST GET THE TIRAMISU. Out of this world.
May 06, 2013
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Jo
+4.5
Definite Winner. After reading some of the reviews we were a bit worried about eating here, but we're glad we went! We had dinner last night on a Wednesday with good atmosphere and very good service, wine and water glasses topped up regularly. We didn't have to wait long to order and entree came soon after. Entree was the special, chicken livers. My husband's favourite and we would go back just for those, very tender with a delicious rich sauce. I had the cuttlefish strips, very tasy and the cuttlefish was cooked perfectly. We should have ordered some bread to soak up the sauce, it was so good! Main was delivered within 40 minutes (very reasonable) which gave us time to leisurely talk over our wine. Mains was the veal backstrap and venison. The veal backstrap was cooked perfectly and my husband was very happy, however the venison was in strips (the menu stated medallions). Most of the strips were well done for my liking although we weren't asked how we would prefer our meat. But it was tender and had a great taste so I can forgive the well done strips. The sauces on all entrees and mains were rich and flavoursome, not too salty and not swimming in butter as stated in some reviews. The pear and apple crumble was delicious, my husband's choice again! My tiramisu had good flavour but I've never tasted another tiramisu like I had in Rome... We were very happy with the whole evening, especially after getting the bill of $160 for 2 entrees, 2 mains and 2 deserts and a bottle of wine and a complimentary plate of after dinner treats, very good value for Perth and we walked out full and satisfied. There are a lot of overrated, expensive and poorly serviced restaurants in this city but this is one of the best Italian restaurants we've been to in Perth. Disregard some of the reviews, try it for yourself and form your own opinion. Maybe it was something to do with being a Wednesday night, but we will definitely come back to Galileo any night of the week.
Apr 25, 2013
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Naila
+4.5
A sure bet. Great, simple and delicious wholesome food, attentive service, actual Italians running the place.
Apr 21, 2013
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Neil McLagan
+4.5
Food was flavoursome however the venison and the veal were both a little tough/dry. Service was very slow and definitely the let down, otherwise the food was food
Apr 18, 2013
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Cjguerrini
+4.5
Best food in Perth. We go to Galileo at least 4 time a year and year in and out the food is perfect. We don't choose 1 specific menu item we try to cover the whole menu if we can. The service has at times been slowish but in an all round effort the service is fantastic. Gesepi in particular is the best waiter I have had the pleasure to be served by.
I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion
Apr 14, 2013
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Friend Of The Cupcake
+4.5
Ignore the bad reviews.. Our second Galileo experience tonight was just as good, if not better than last time. We were surprised to see how many negative reviews there are here on urbanspoon, the majority either complaining that the food was too salty or not "Italian enough". We could not fault anything during our meal; everyone's meals were very flavourful and definitely not too salty, service was acceptable, timing between the entree and main was spot on, and all the food was definitely Italian. If those people are going to a cucina italiana expecting Spaghetti Bolognese and garlic bread, they won't be satisfied at Galileo- try Fasta Pasta.

Also great coffee, Galileo - as always!
Apr 04, 2013
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RS
+4.5
Great food. Great Italian cuisine at a reasonable price. Like most cafe's it can be quite noisy as it is usually full.
Mar 15, 2013
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Maureen
+4.5
A nice setting, but perhaps lay off the salt? Struggled to eat most of the food due to the extreme saltiness... But the chocolate tart was absolutely perfect
Feb 22, 2013
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DWTraveller
+4.5
Best italian food in town!. We love Galileo Buona Cucina - superbly prepared traditional italian food together with exceptional service from staff. We have dined here on several occasions and each time comment how it is still the best in Perth for good italian food!!
Jan 13, 2013
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Gopublic
+4.5
Fabulous food and service. Attentive, career waiters, knowledgeable about the menu and wine. Superb food at great value. I've been there many times, usually in a small group but even when catering for 40 of us the food and service were flawless.
Dec 30, 2012
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Maggie Jegs
+4.5
Went there for dinner tonight and it was absolutely yummo! First of all the service was fantastic. We had a very friendly waiter who was constantly making sure we were ok and honestly the food just kept coming. It was fantastic! We ordered starters, the bread with oil was delicious, then we ordered the meatballs with white wine for the entree. Yummmmm!!!!! For our mains my fiancé opted for the gnocchi which was unbelievable! And he was comparing it to his Nonnas delicious home made gnocchi and honestly... Every bite was heavenly!!! I ordered the special which was pork belly and braised beef and I was not at all disappointed. We went there to celebrate my fiances bday and we were really impressed. This place is a hidden treasure. The red wine was divine as was my cocktail. We finished off the night with tiramisu and torrone with home made ice cream and both desserts were delicious. Overall I'm going to say 10/10. It's so great to see great food, decently priced and fantastic service in Perth!!! Will def be coming back!
Dec 08, 2012
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Braun
+4.5
One of the best Italian restaurants in town-authentic, tasty, reliable. Good wines too!
Dec 03, 2012
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Michele
+4.5
Another wonderful dinner at Galileo last night. Food is as always superb and the service excellent, first class. If yr not sure what to chose from in their excellent wine selection they are only too willing to offer their advice, and for wine buffs like we are, they have never failed to bring something that is memorable. Thanks for another great night!
Nov 03, 2012
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Mc42
+4.5
Wonderful restaurant! Amazing quality food and service. Highly recommend it. Wish more Perth restaurants were like this one.
Oct 01, 2012
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LJ
+4.5
Absolutely beautiful!! Service was attentive but not intrusive. My husband had the duck which was moist and incredibly tasty! I tried the venison (which is my first time eating venison) and it was amazing! I never knew so much flavour could come out of one meal. Dessert was a good portion size- I don't think I could have fitted more in! A local favorite that we never tire of:) I would suggest to book quite in advance as they book out quickley.
Aug 29, 2012
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Mztiff
+4.5
Great dining experience. Came here with a couple of girlfriends one Friday evening not knowing what to expect. We were greeted by friendly waiters in little bow ties and thick Italian accents - from then on we knew we were definitely in for a treat!

We started off with some chicken livers and meatballs and my they were tasty. The portions were huge so I was more than happy to share my dish with my eating companions. One of my girlfriends decided not to have entrees as she is a small eater, but the waiter insisted she should have some bread while we had our food. She agreed but little did we realise that he was charging us for it, sneaky!

Shortly after our mains came out - my lamb dish was a little salty but it was damn tasty. Rich, fall off the bone tender which paired perfectly with a side of peas and bacon. My girlfriends's entree sized ravioli was perfectly sized and packed full of flavour, and the venison was tender and delicious.

For dessert my girlfriend ordered the nougat parfait which was HUGE! She enjoyed every little bit of it. My other girlfriend and I decided to share the flourless mud cake. Upon hearing this request the waiter must of mentioned it to the chef because they were kind enough to cut the dessert in half and serve each bit up on it's own plate with ice cream and strawberries - how thoughtful!

Overall it was an great dining experience and I look forward to returning again.
Aug 09, 2012
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Jess Fowler
+4.5
Best restaurant in Perth. This is my favourite restaurant in Perth. The food and the service are fantastic and it is reasonably priced. Personal favourite is the wood fired duck served on creamy mash which is often a special.
Jul 16, 2012
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HungryHippo
+4.5
Great but rushed. We went here for my partners end of financial year function. While the food was fantastic (duck, rack of lamb and parfita rolls) the attitude of the staff was a little lacking.

Granted they were quick with the water and drink orders but the attitude when handing out meals was something I have never experienced before... and not in a good way.

Our reservation was for 6:30 and people had all arrived by 7. Orders were taken at 7:30 and we did not recieve our entre's until 8:15pm, mains 9:15 and desert at 10:15 (rough estimates). No sooner had we finished our deserts that we felt like we were being herded (quite literally) out the door. 10:30pm on a saturday night for a work function is no something I was completely expecting, especially when the food took it's time coming out.

Great food but attitude needs to change before we will be back again
Jul 11, 2012
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Illi
+4.5
Went here for hubby's bday and what a meal! We shared a pasta for entree...homemade, fresh and delicious! Mains were faultless... Pork belly and veal involtini with a side salad...divine!
Hubby couldn't leave without sweets and same again. We had such a wonderful dining experience and were reminded exactly what Italian food is!!
May 12, 2012
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Candii J
+4.5
Delizioso!. Came here for dinner recently with family from NSW and had a wonderful meal. One of our party has coeliac disease and our waiter was quick to share the gluten-free options the restaurant was able to provide, including gluten-free pasta! We were delighted by how accommodating they were and the overall ambience of the place contributed to our lovely dining experience. The food was some of the tastiest Italian I've had in Australia and I'll happily eat there again.
May 11, 2012
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Gemma Cavoli
+4.5
Perfetto. Undoubtedly the best Italian dining experience I've had in Perth. I haven't had a meal in ages which I felt captured the regional dishes of the motherland itself. My friends and I shared an entree (which was ample for all of us, and great value) of zucchini, eggplant and pecorino involtini, which was simply phenomenal.

We also managed to divide a delicious cucumber salad between the four of us. How did they season that thing? Damn it was so good!

And the mains were sensational. Sensational. I had the pea and spanner crab ravioli with beans, pinenuts and tomato. Light, a bit of oil and a touch of broth remaining. I was on the floor, it was so delicious.

Go there. it's not expensive, the wait staff are charming and delightful and the food is to die for.
Feb 24, 2012
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Bill
+4.5
Awesome Experience. Wonderful ambaiance, great wait staff with authentic Italian service, super friendly, attentive, and the best part are the wine lsits, and of course the menu; a wonderful selection of entrees, mains , pasta and deserts. Highly recommend, we will back again and agian.
Dec 30, 2011
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Le Chifre
+4.5
Waiters like they ought to be and hearty Italian food. Also great coffee and desserts.
Dec 20, 2011
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Karpaul
+4.5
Great food good staff even better prices
Sep 20, 2011
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China
+4.5
Great Italian is hard to find!. Galileo would be one of the best Italian restaurants in Perth.

I love Italian food and finding an authentic, good quality restaurant is like finding an needle in a hay stack in Perth.

Myself and 4 of my amazing girlfriends went to Galileo for dinner and we were not disappointed at all!

The decor can not be flawed and the atmosphere really makes you feel like your right at home. Although at first it was confusing as you have a waiter/waitress who seats you and pours your drinks and another waiter/waitress who will take your order, the service was incredible.

The wait staff joked with us and made dish suggestions, which I really love as it shows they know what is good and can help your explore different flavours!

We all shared an entree (which they made just for us as one of my friends was a vegetarian) a main meal, dessert and a lovely glass of sparkling red wine.

At the end of our dessert they offered us a complimentary muscato from a small village near Sicily, it was a beautiful end to the meal.

It cost us $50.00 a head and for the quality of the food and service, I can honestly say we were extremely impressed with what we were given!

Highly recommend you try Galileo it will not disappoint!
Sep 06, 2011
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Would Love A Good Cup Of Tea
+4.5
Great restaurant!. We had a pasta with prawns and asparagus salad for entrees, the lamb and venison for mains and a chocolate cake and panna cotta for desserts. While the chocolate dessert was ok, it was the best panna cotta and pasta i've had in a long time- absolutely delicious!!!! Mains were a bit peppery for my liking, but everything was perfectly cooked, with lovely flavours!!! We'll be back!
Aug 17, 2011
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Melaustra
+4.5
Best Duck. Came to Galileo for my two friends' birthdays. The service seemed to rush us along a bit there were way too many specials that the waiter read that we all got a bit lost. For entree we shared a fennel salad and a maccheroni which were good.The famous duck was the one i ordered and it was delicious. I am not a fan of duck at all because it tends to be fatty but this was divine. My friends had the venison and chicken this too was delicious. However we all thought the dishes were a bit salty. I had their pannacotta for dessert and this two was delicious. The tiramisu was average and the flourless cake very rich. I would return again just for the duck and pannacotta
Jul 20, 2011
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Lady M
+4.5
Simply the best. I dined here last week with three friends (girls night out) and can honestly say this is the best restaurant I have been in for a very long time. A bit on the pricey side but well worth it. It was packed on a Wednesday evening, which says a lot in itself. The food and service were faultless. I can't wait to return! Despite the fact that we were one of the last tables to leave (we were having such a great time), at no time did the staff give us the impression that they were eager to close up and go home.
Jul 06, 2011
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Wine Libertarian
+4.5
Great Italian food and wines. We have being wanting to go here for quite awhile and finally got around to booking, well worth it, not over price, food was excellent, wine list interesting and nice ambiance.
Jun 09, 2011
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Food Groove
+4.5
Perfect on a cold winter's night.... I dined here with a friend on a recent cold, wet Wednesday night, and the atmosphere, hearty food and bubbly service was the perfect combination to warm my soul!

I was very much looking forward to re-visting Galileo after over year since last dining here. With fond memories of my last dining experience, I was hoping the food and service was still at the same level. I was not disappointed! I ordered the pasta dumplings for my entree, which was fresh, and satisfying. For my main, I could not decide on the house specialty duck or the wood-fired lamb, so the waitress generously suggested they could organise a bit of both on the same plate, and I even got to choose which cut of the duck I would prefer - I was thrilled! Both meats were just divine and melted in my mouth. Dessert was also delicious, with my friend ordering the profiteroles, which were beautifully fresh, and I ordered the nougat parfait with home-made ice-cream, which was also a delight! Very generous servings, so we were more than content by the end of our lengthy sitting. The wait staff are very friendly, and the dining setting has a certain warmth and inviting atmosphere.

I will be back!
Jun 05, 2011
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Roman
+4.5
Overall a very nice evening, good selection of wines, helpful waiter and great service. The meals were hearty and good value for money. Only small complaint is that the Salmon Carpacio needed a little bit if acidity a squeeze of lemon would of been perfect. Also the meals on general were very heavily salted. Now I love salt but it was on the limit for me. Don't be put off by my coments overall a good experience. Cost $440 for four. That's 3 courses with drinks which would of accounted for around $160 of the total.
May 12, 2011
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Jason
+4.5
Great Experience. Was recommended here and had dinner on Saturday night. Great Location, nice Decor and Ambience. Wait Staff mature, friendly and professional.

Food was excellent, ordered ravioli to share for entree and they served it in two seperate plates for us, and the quantity was substantial. The mains cooked in the wood fired oven are fantastic. the lamb was so tender, juicy and had all the flavours you would expect from being cooked like this. Unfortunately they had run out of the Venison but the Duck was a great alternative.

Good Wine Selection, will return
May 04, 2011
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Michael David Lever
+4.5
Best Italian in Perth. Excellent service, food and ambience. Aldo our waiter was charming and knowledgeable, food was prepared with pride and taste with rustic flavours and not too pretentious.

Menu was interesting with a change from stock standard dishes too common in other Perth italian eateries.

Though all were good, the stand out dishes from our table of 7 included the salmon gravlax. spit roast duck (their signature dish) and beef ribs.

Lots of specials including a desert special which I've never previously encountered anywhere.

Extensive and professional drinks list including explanations of all categories by variety, region, etc.

It's not until you come to a place like this that you realise how sorely lacking many other Italian establishments in Perth are.

Prices are on parity with most other Italian restaurants I'd visited recently but with Galileo you get so much more to savour.
Apr 30, 2011
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PerthEater
+4.5
Bellissimo!. THE best Italian restaurant in Perth!

The authentic Italian touch to the restaurant is what really makes it. Our waiter was very professional and attentive without been annoying. Very impressed with the friendly service and i liked the atmosphere in the restaurant.

Compliments to the chef. The food was really delicious. Roast Duck and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The prawns were superb. Having tiramisu for dessert just topped the night off for us.


I highly recommend this as a place to go for a date night with your loved one or with the family for a birthday or anniversary. The staff take great care of you and you're guaranteed a good, wholesome Italian feed.

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Apr 18, 2011
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Gourmandius
+4.5
Great ambience. Excellent friendly service. Good food. Had a meal with my wife. Entree antipasto platter was good especially the king fish salad. Mains were beef short ribs & spit roasted duck. Great tiramisu. Excellent value.
Apr 14, 2011
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Airwalk
+4.5
Beautiful Italian Meal. Went for lunch and found the food to be traditional and hearty serves. Very authentic and tasty...some very large serves(short ribs very big and finger licking good)...wait staff recited specials in thick Italian accents. Highly recommend. Rob Broadfield was having a casual business lunch and appears to be a regular...will be going back again and again myself.
Nov 10, 2010
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Foodeater187b
+4.5
YUM. Went on a tuesday night. it was packed. food was great. still highly recommended after all these years
Sep 23, 2010
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NG
+4
This is the best italian restaurant in Perth, by all means, it has exceptional service and very funky food, it is italian food with modern twist but well sized. I would recommend it to anyone!
Sep 03, 2010
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Carlo
+4.5
Evening ruined by arrogant and ignorant waiter all to happy to pass the buck for order muck up. So called 'manager' very good at making matters worse by refusing to cancel order and causing an even greater scene. Understaffed and very noisy. Greed has overtaken them.
Aug 07, 2010
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Carla Mancini
+4.5
Beautiful home made italian. Absolutely loved it.... had lunch here today and was so nice to have home made pasta, and dessert, and food that just had so much flavour and great portions. The service was great, the staff know the menu well and very friendly.... i cant wait to go back...
Jul 30, 2010
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Muncher
+4.5
10/10 food to die for. Perfectly refined atmosphere. Love this resturant.
Jun 17, 2010
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Andremu
+4.5
Will go again, but..... Excellent food, but the staff seemed a little untrained - too many different people attending my table, and no one seemed to be able to do what I needed without first calling someone else. I'd much prefer a dedicated waiter.
Mar 24, 2010
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Griff
+4.5
As good as it gets. I need to disclose that i am an enthusiastic fan of this restaurant, from its early beginnings where we were almost alone in the place to these days where its almost impossible to get a booking. It ticks all the boxes, great food, extensive wine list, attentive staff who know their stuff and a wonderful, warm, "at home "atmosphere.Ive been here many times and its without doubt one of my favourites.
Feb 08, 2010
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Claire
+4.5
A true Italian dining experience.. I had the pleasure of having luch at Galileo late last year. I really did feel like I'd escaped to Italy for a couple of hours. There are many, many Italian restaurants in Perth but few capture the passion and pride that Italians have for their food like Galileo. Fantastic homemade dishes and an excellent wine selection.
Jan 30, 2010
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Andrew Devitt
+4.5
This must be one of the best value dining experiences in town. They could get away with charging far more given the quality of food.
Jan 11, 2010
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Emjaydz
+4.5
Beautiful food! Elegant and incredibly tasty.
Jan 08, 2010
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Pk
+4.5
Quality. The best authentic Italian food I've tasted in Perth and well priced. The ambiance could be more cosy but the service is attentive and personal and the food really is delicious and well worth many return visits.
Dec 09, 2009
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Marcus
+4.5
Outstanding Italian. Edmarno is there, more subdued than his days at Aperol, but he's the best host in Perth. Everything on the menu is quality, they take pride and care in everything they do. Enjoy!
Oct 23, 2009
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Anthony Eyers
+4.5
Enthusiastic and personal service is the name of the game. The food is wonderful and the staff complete the feel good factor. This is the Italian restaurant you have been looking for. Well done and reserve me a table
Aug 08, 2009
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Damo
+5
I'll be back again and again and again... Galileo was a wonderful experience. I endulged in the salmon cappacio, duck and shared in a trio of desserts. Very reasonably priced and comprehensive wine list too.
Jun 26, 2009
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David Choy
+4.5
Excellent restuarant all the food we tried (soup of the day, beef, ravioli, duck) had generous serves of good quality. best was their signature dish the duck - crispy skin with melt-in-your mouth tender meat. well worth a try.
Jun 09, 2009
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Perth Food Explorer
+4.5
Galileo is one of only 10 restaurants in WA to be recognised by the Italian Government with the Ospitalità Italiana quality seal. This is based on strict quality standards which include: the use of ingredients sourced from Italy, a menu and wine list containing traditional regional produce and, of course, the presence of Italian personnel.
Nov 11, 2014
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Tricia Ong
+5
11/10 - This restaurant is so underrated it hurts. Delicious and refined dishes, thoughtful, knowledgeable and unpretentious service, generous portions, pleasant sophisticated atmosphere, reasonably priced, superb winelist. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!
4
James Hodder
+4
Very reasonably priced quality fare that was served very well by competent front of house staff. Quite a limited fixed price menu but all the dishes we shared were well presented and very tasty. Sharing of the quite generous servings was done in the kitchen once we let our waiter know that this was our intention, so it made this a very pleasant experience. A great extra service. The wine list was vast, the red we chose was very good even though it was in the lowest quartile on the cost curve. The venue was quiet comfortable and elegant albeit slightly tired.
5
Mariana Sayuri
+5
One of my favorite places! I would like to highlight the waitress named Eda, who is very attentive, professional and friendly. If all restaurants had customer service like hers, it would be perfect! I went to the restaurant on Wednesday the 20th to celebrate my birthday with my husband and everything was wonderful! We really wanted to eat the gnocchi pesto and we went there thinking about it, but it was already sold out when we got there, well we'll have to go back soon then. Overall, amazing food and excellent cocktail and wines! Thanks to the whole team!
5
Andrew Adamson
+5
It is rare to go to a restaurant several times over a few years and get an amazingly good experience. It is even more rare that I can describe a night out at a restaurant as perfect. Tonight was one such night. Special thanks to Fernando for his excellent service and the kitchen staff for making the most delicious 4 course meal. 6 stars. Will be back.
5
Nicholas Lim
+5
Having dined here several times I am compelled to say that Galileo Buona Cucina provides the finest dining experience possible. The service is elegant, attentive and experienced. As for the food there is delicious and there is the standard of this restaurant. The bread is fresh, and the roast potatoes are astonishingly good. The mains; the flavour selection, the seasoning, the portion sizing all faultless for the duck, beef and lamb. Extensive and thoughtful wine list. Try this place and be delighted.
5
Lucy Smailes
+5
Probably the best meal I've had in Perth. Perfectly prepared & presented food, spectacular wine list & outstanding service. Very aware & accommodating of my requirements as a coeliac. An absolutely beautiful setting. A gem of which Perth can be proud
5
Nicole Sim
+5
Recommended by a friend and it was excellent! Staff were really friendly from when you first walk in. The food smelled amazing as you walk through the door. The waitress was really patient at explaining the menu to us and how the ordering worked (2 course for $60 and $70 for 3 courses). She told us we could decide later on if we wanted dessert so we didn't feel pressured to decide there and then. Bread was delicious. Nice and warm and plenty to share. We had the pasta tubes with fish and veal meatballs for entrees. Meatballs were tender, pasta was really tasty. Mains were fish and lamb with sides of carrots and potatoes. The fish was really fresh and not overcooked. The lamb was so tender you didn't need a knife. Reminded you of a hearty home cooked meal. Carrots were cooked just right so they weren't soft but still crunchy. Dessert was tiramisu which was devine! Just the best was to top it off! Throughout the night staff came around to make sure we were alright and they were all just lovely. Fernando who I think was the restaurant manager came by to have a chat as well. You could feel the genuine love he has for the restaurant, food and customers. We have him some feedback and he acted on it immediately. Overall, a hidden gem that's just great hearty soul cooked food with a relaxed atmosphere. Great date night spot.
5
Joanna Prins
+5
We fall in love of this place, from the service , the decoration to the menu! We came to this restaurant for our 4 years anniversary and didn't reserved, but they find us a table in 2min. The service was excellent and the waiter really nice friendly and extremely professional! I am allergic to carrot so they made me a new ragout without the carrots, its the first time i am going to a restaurant and agree to change it for me. The food its delicious and the plate are correctly full. we really enjoyed and they made our night memorable. The quality of the service and food are for sure matching the price you pay. Definitely recommend this restaurant .
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