Absolutely awesome service from the minute you walk in !!
Topped off with the absolutely amazing value for money food.
Will always recommend and return
Service was great & food was delicious. Was only a short wait for food & the serving sizes were large. Over all a great place.
Always enjoy catalanos when in town service is the best food is authentic atmosphere is great. Last night totally booked out but they still managed to get us in for a quick dinner Thank you so much
Went last night for Granddaughters Birthday,was well looked after .All happy with our food .
Took our own birthday cake , no problems .
Thanks catalanos for a wonderful meal on Tuesday night the pastas were so tasty and the salad - fresh and flavoursome... and your prices were really good for the size of the meals
Great food, full of flavour, great service. Kids really enjoyed there meals. Great value for money. Thanks
What a great restaurant beautiful food and the staff are very friendly
Its the best. Been coming here for 10 years and it hasnt disappointed.
Love your work.
I had the absolute best eva pizza last night and I can't stop thinking about it...Wow...it's a 9/10 and I'm a hard marker...That base is perfect the ingredients are high quality & its a nice size too. I've always been a Dominos Pizza fan but now I've experienced the difference of a Catalanos Cafe Pizza made by Pizza Chef Joseph, I'm not going anywhere else even if I move our of area.
Yum- we took our staff here for our end of year Christmas party on Sunday night. Absolutely loved it. Massive portions, easily cater for fussiness, food came out prompt, service was lovely... no complaints. It’s in the entertainment book and is BYO also. Worth a visit!
Great pizza from Spanish chef Jose
Dinner before a concert on Friday night, we had salmon pasta and chicken pasta... both big sizes and very tasty! The thing I love about this place is they are happy for you take away your left overs, which means they make it fresh daily 😊. Lovely coffee to finish.... if we hadn’t been so full we would have tried their beautiful desserts. Will return for sure
5 star Italian Restaurant 5 star service. Excellent childrens menu and portion size are the best money for value I have ever seen . My son has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair accessible...
My sons recommendation is the carbonara and mine is the veal boscaiota... simple delicious
Went in December, really enjoyed all our meals I had the veal parmigiana and it was one of the better I've had in Perth and certainly the most tender I've had in ~5 years, my partner had the lasagne which he enjoyed and is like his Nonno used to make (it has egg in), others had a pasta which was very tasty - I can't remember the name but overall we were really impressed with our meals and the service was quick. Restaurant was full but they got our meals out very quick considering.
Food was fantastic , enjoyed the huge serving with leftovers to enjpy later
Staff were happy and helpfu with choosing from menu
Wheelchair access great with plenty of room to move.
Been here few times, food was quite nice and big portion. Chicken parmy came with chips and veggie which taste average. Like their pasta dish here .
Rich, creamy pastas with bold flavours. Chilli mussels were well cleaned and cooked, but would have preferred the sauce to be a little thicker. We enjoyed dipping the garlic bread in the chilli mussels sauce, though a few of the mussels had a really strong smell. Have had breakfast here too; enjoyed the Eggs Milano the best. Service is friendly and efficient. Happy to come back to try other dishes.
Had a beautiful meal at Catalanos cafe the other night. Garlic prawns were juicy and tender alongside some chips and cooked veggies. My hubby ordered the salmon pasta, even though it was bit on the salty side the sauce was overall creamy and delicious.
Our starter was the roasted capsicum and boccini. So sweet and juicy how they cooked the capsicum and melted that cheese on garlic toast. Loved the rustic Italian style ambience and family friendly service!
Came here with a group of girls ! We all loved our pastas , the food came out quite quickly which was great .
It is a very big open cafe so you don't get that cramped feeling, there is a huge range of cake and desserts ! I ordered the pasta with scallops and prawns the seafood was very fresh and the sauce was creamy and had a nice hit of garlic to it 😀 the customer service was not the greatest , we weren't made aware of the fish and risotto of the day until we asked. The menu is quite pricey however you do get big serves. $6 for garlic bread is pretty $$$ in my opinion . For a pasta with a good variety of ingredients your looking at the $28 range
Its been few years since I was last here and I was surprised at how open the place has been renovated to. It used to be really crammed and noisy while this time, although busy I didn't feel like we were crammed like a tin of sardines. The antipasto platter is generous, actually overall the serving size is so generous. I had the seafood pasta with prawns and scallops and it was well seasoned. The staff was friendly and quick to give us suggestions and when asked about the ingredient she quickly went and clarified with the kitchen. Would highly recommend this place
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+3.5
Great family restaurant, large serves and it's hard not to find your favourites on this large menu. It can get noisy so get in early . We enjoyed had the garlic prawns , veal snitzel and apple pie. Prawns were nice a garlicky, but a little on the soft side and didn't have the fresh snap you get when biting into them. Snitzel was cooked well end enjoyed . We also enjoyed fettuccini carbonara which was really nice, cooked perfectly and just enough creamy sauce . He had the apple pie and it was huge , maybe too much apple pie and not enough ice cream . Overall pretty consistent .
We've always had pretty good experiences and decent food of good portions here. We always come back. Love the chefs salad with chicken and spaghetti marinara
Delicious, flavourful Italian food! So good! Very busy restaurant. Would give 5 stars if the restaurant wasn't so noisy. Very loud inside when busy. Love this food!
Great Italian Restaurant serving huge meals at great prices. The service here is really nice and friendly. The coffee is ok and the decor and seating is too. Overall it's one of the better Italian restaurants in Victoria park.
Been there twice last month. Food portions generous. Standard parmigiana with chips and salad or vegetables etc. Some service staff great, others grumpy and miserable. Uncomfortable chairs, tables have seen better days, one had a huge split in it, too scared to lean on it! Average Italian food, a lot of it pre prepared and warmed through. Good eats for a family or group booking, don't plan a romantic night here though.
Had an incredible breakfast. I had the pancakes with sausages on the side and it was near perfect, but stay away from the iced coffee, it was chalky and not blended properly - not very nice at all.
Simple pasta dishes done right esp. the prawn and seafood pastas. Great to satisfy my pasta fix. It's too bad they don't do Pizza's.
Yes - I will come back
Meals were quick to come out and portions were very decent. This place is good to go if you're craving a big serve of standard Perthies kind of pasta and don't mind a casual and noisy atmosphere. We were only there to eat and get out quick and overall it satisfied my carb craving :)
We took overseas visitors here for a meal on Saturday night. As Italian goes it's about average. Not excellent but not inedible either. I had the Italian sausage with penne, he had the lasagna, she had the squid salad and said it was great and he had fettuccini with prawns. No complaints about the food or serving sizes. The service was reasonable but not outstanding although the food was on the table really quickly. We didn't leave late but chairs were stacked on tables all around us as we finished our meal. Nice touch.
The food is consistently good. We usually order a salad and pasta then split them. Chicken mango salad and spinach salad are favs. They're a generous serving and the ingredients compliment each other well. Pasta favs are the alla vodka and the spicy prawn one. It's incredibly good value for money considering the quality of food and generous serving size. Service is pleasant and efficient. It's always a delicious safe choice in Vic Park.
We've been to Catalanos a few times and enjoyed our dinner. Today we tried breakfast. The menu was short, with very few vegetarian options (I'm not a vego but I dont like too much meat at breakfast time. Vego breakfasts are my fav). I had the pancakes, which were fluffy and delicious (although no fresh blueberries). My partner had the eggs Benny with hash brown, and my mum had the Milano. We all enjoyed our meals and the coffee was ok. Food came out fast and service was good. The breakfast prices were very reasonable (hence I didn't get too upset by the jarred blueberries). We would come back again for sure, but I'd recommend that they add a yummy veggie breakfast to their menu.
Came here for a dinner today, it was a nice warm atmosphere. Had chilli mussel for appetiser and was so impressed. Very tasty and fresh.
Ordered special of the day : Pork belly and spaghetti carbonara. Was confused when they gave us pork chop instead. Then the Waiter apologised that they ran out of pork belly but nobody told us. A bit disappointed, we ordered sirloin steak.
Steak was dry and a bit tough. Carbonara pasta was too salty and i struggled to finish it.
Overall, i think I will come back just for the chilli mussel.
This place just never gets old! Its recently been renovated and WOW so much nicer and bigger! Delicious food!! Big servings! Reasonably priced! Perfect for family outings but not intimate dining
Table of 6 and a baby on Friday night. Been here about 12 times over the years and food taste exactly the same each time, so it is consistent. Seafood platter is definitely smaller every year. I like the pastas, it's not the best ones, but far from the worse I've eaten. I'm not am expert on pastas though. I can only compare it to the pasta I had in Italy and it's not as good. There is worth 3.5 out of five.
Never disappoints. The service could be better organised (seems chaotic) but the food is wholesome and oversized. Don't be fool as it is mostly potato or pasta...what you expect from an Italian restaurant- dunno - I expect more. Good family venue for an easy lunch or dinner; can get expense but you'll be well fed.
Found this interesting place via Zomato and it really lives up to being a traditional Italian cuisine. The portions and huge and the pasta sauces were so addictive. Fellow dinner mates had a great time eating the fresh oysters. Really enjoyed ourselves.
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I've been to Catalano's Cafe so many times, even before they expanded their restaurant. We like their pastas, they're usually cooked to perfection and sauced really well. Wanted "light" pastas, we ordered Fettuccini Il Funghi and Penne Ala Vodka, both are tomato based sauce (one with cream). We always fancy their Calamari Salad. However yesterday's Calamari Salad felt smaller than usual, hmmmm... We also had Garlic Bread for entree, soft & fragrant. After meal we decided to share cakes. They bought their cakes from somewhere else and have quite an array. We picked Tiramisu & Honeycomb cakes. Others but me liked the Tiramisu. For me the mascarpone was too light so it tasted like whipped cream instead. Honeycomb cake tasted similar like normal chocolate mud cake. Service has never been their strong point, very average. But last night was a bit of a shock. I asked for a little bit of hot water (2cm high is more than enough) to warm up my baby's milk. The waiter said they usually charge $1 for a cup of hot water. What?!?!?! I found it ridiculous and unreasonable. In the end she gave it to me for free, but with sour face. I probably wont go back if not using Entertainment Book voucher.
Nice Italian cuisine menu, a lot to choose from! Average spend. Ordered the pizzaiola (mushroom, cheese & bacon pasta) and my partner ordered the arrabiata (Italian sausage pasta) + fresh bread. You get to choose which pasta they use, which is a good idea! I chose spaghetti which came out al dente, just as I like it :) The food came out quick, large and full of flavour! A lot of oil but the flavour was so good it didn't phase me haha. There was so much I took some home not to waste it! However the container was $1 extra. Service was good. Ambiance was ok but not much to write home about. Overall will come back if looking for a good feed :)
T8wy April 2016:
1. Carbonara Pasta, 3.0/5.0. Ok. Carbonara at Ciao Italia has more flavour and creamier.
2. Alla Vodka Pasta, 3.0/5.0. OK. Nothing special.
3. Chocolate Muffin with Raspberry, 3.0/5.0. OK. not sure if the raspberry filling is about to go bad, it was quite sour?
Servings are about the same size as at Ciao Italia.
Quick service for a reasonably priced breakfast.
Full breakfast and a gf egg and bacon toasted sandwich. No frills but tastey. Nice decor and opens out onto the street with outside settings
Very friendly staff. The food portions are large for the price you pay! All dishes were good. But wished they put chips in another bowl so they wouldn't get soggy in sauce. Gnocchi was quite dense and doughy (wouldn't be able to finish the plate myself unless I was sharing with others). Overall had a good experience.
2017 Edit: Came here recently and ordered something different. I got the chicken breast with tomato based sauce with steamed veggies and chips. Everything was delicious especially the chicken breast which was so tender and cooked to perfection!
Only restaurant. I have ever been to that has the gall to charge 50 cents for a marshmallow they served with a hot chocolate!! Busy restaurant ,service was good, food wholesome but average ! Certainly not the kind of place that should be charging for something everyone else serves free !
15th February 2017
Came back after a 10 month gap to find that attitudes haven't changed in petty pricing despite the restaurant being virtually empty
The menu offers meals with chips and a choice of salad or vegetables - my husband requested no chips but rather salad and vegetables. This request was first declined but later the waitress said she could do it but would charge an extra $5, which we accepted.
Food was good though !l
Always a satisfying meal. Quick service. Pasta is just as you expect it to be. Other meals look large and tasty. Always so full I haven't tried desert but coffee smells good.
Garlic bread was average.
Marinara with home made gnocchi - Fresh and yummy with right texture
Three generations Lasagne - Was excellent & delivered with warm hospitality. Recommended.
Catalano's is tasty and the servings are massive so make sure you go with an appetite!
The decor is pleasant and relatively recent the restaurant has expanded. We didn't have a booking but got a table no worries.
JR ordered the lamb cutlets which he said was juicy and tender but was lacking a gravy or sauce.
BT had the chicken parmigiana. The serving was huge and could have fed her 3 times over. She said the sauce was a little bland though.
I had my gnocchi Piazziola. I love this dish. It was also very generous and I brought 2/3 home.
Had dinner here last night with my girlfriend and as usual, it was great. I come here often and it's always a pleasant experience. The spaghetti marina is my favorite pasta dish here. The seafood is very fresh and there's plenty of it! The garlic bread is great too. You won't be disappointed
I often frequent this place with mum or friends who are willing to pay the extra dollar for a good meal and a nice environment.
I admit some of the staff are a bit lacking in their hospitality service skills...
PRIMARY EXAMPLE: Not walking around barriers to put food/wine onto the table...preferring to pass it to the guest at the table instead - PURE LAZY. I was shocked the waitress did that.
I've also asked for tabasco sauce and/or water a few times on several occasions and the staff seem too busy and stressed (it always shows on their face and through their service) and forget my request. I often am left waiting and have to try and grab the attention of another waitress to finally get what I want.
Cost and clumsiness aside, the food is top notch though and since their renovation a while back the place looks absolutely stunning. Great for a casual nice night out, celebration or even a date, definitely. I still give it a 4. Plenty of room for improvement though.
If you believe all the negative reports, then stay home and that will leave room for everyone who enjoys their food. Our table of 6 loved it. The portions are large the food was spot on and we will be back! Quick and efficient kitchen and table service. Fills up with families so book a table.
Read a lot of mixed reviews about this place, nevertheless we thought we give it a try. We've been here over 8 years ago and the fact that it's still in business meant that it's doing well. Lamb cutlets are cooked to perfection, so tender and melt in your mouth. Chilli mussels are good too and so is the steak. The waitress we had is a bit strange, doesn't smile at all and only abruptly speaks when we asked her a few questions about the menu...doesn't really offer any service....so a bit off putting.
Went there for dinner was actually quite enjoyable. Good service and atmosphere. It's on the entertainment card and relatively good value. Only downside there is no pizza.
Food: 4/5. Greek salad was good not too heavy but filled with feta, fresh olives and serving was large for $12. A winner. The spag bol was good at $20 enough for lunch the next day and fresh home made pasta. Not the best sauce and was a bit bland but the pasta was al dente. Overall decent.
Value: With the entertainment card 25 percent off good value. $24 all up for 2 people. Only downside $1 for a container
Service: Bit slow but acceptable. Ask for tap water or you will get bottled water and be charged
Overall decent honest Italian fare. Good value and was half full for a wed evening which is good. The mains though are a bit pricey but for pasta is good. Cakes I would avoid as they don't make themselves and we never know how long it's been on the counter for. Rather walk to a dessert store in Vic park
My wife and daughter took me out for fathers day 6/9/15 (lunch) we had a reservation and was seated promptly. They had the table ready with the high chair there set up as well. The friendly waitress took our order 5 mins after being seated. We ordered drinks a starter to share and mains each. The starter came out quickly which was perfect to keep the little one quiet but we did have ro wait a long long time for our drinks where in the end i had to ask what had happened to them. The mains came and were hudge even the kids meal is hudge. Just the way i like it. Taste was yummy and i left half a plate and waitress asked if i wanted it boxed to take home. This place was lovely good food nice staff and very relaxed with kids. Had a big dessert range as well. Will be going back
Good Italian food, went here with family and we were all happy with our food. Nice restaurant and the dessert was delicious from what I remember
It was my son's birthday so came here with my family of 10. We had chilli mussels, garlic prawns, parmigiana, and different pasta dishes. All was cooked nicely and servings were huge which was a plus. Will def come back!
Cafeteria style of Italian food, many choices of classic pasta. Taste is not bad, portion is generous, good for sharing. Overall, average Italian Food. However, $1 for takeaway container which make me not very happy. :(
Terrific food!!. Went out last night with hubby and 2 friends and all our mains, which is all we ordered, were delicious, generous and good value. The service was fast and friendly. I got the grilled lamb cutlets and which were cooked perfectly and the Vegas, chips and salad was well seasoned and fresh. We'll be going back again!!!
Luckily not deterred by recent reviews. Just had a very enjoyable Italian meal with friends, very helpful and pleasant staff, and at $35/person - very good for a 2 course outing.
Was somewhat concerned by the recent negative reviews - maybe management responded and made necessary changes - certainly no negatives experienced tonight.
Have followed up with Urbanspoon as this is shown as BYOB - I thought Beer but it is BYO Wine only. Fortunately our friends bought wine so plenty to share. 7+/10
Good portions. We like to come to this venue as we enjoy the larger portion sizes and find its good value. It is a bit busy and noisy most nights but that is sign that must be doing something right...
+++. Great meal as usual (massive serving size) and I like the look of the refurb (especially the tables at the large windows) although the new seats are extremely uncomfortable.
It was a good experience. I love the way they welcome the customers, smile and warm welcome. Food was delicious and taste well. I like how generous they are, food portions are big and assure you that you won't feel hungry 😅. I believe that I will try to visit again and try new items from the menu.
Got the big breakfast, great price for what you get, also get a coffee and a juice with it.
Staff where very friendly and food and drinks came out fast.
Next time my car is in for service ill come back for another meal!
The best Italian restaurant in town. Highly recommended and I will definitely come back again 😋👍👍👍
This place surprise me with their food and services. Staffs not only friendly but professional also. The pizza base is so thin, I like it. Pasta and spaghetti is very cheesy. And last, beautiful wall paper.
Excellent wait staff. Super impressed the last two times I went there. Staff are attentive, careful, respectful, and sufficient. Too many restaurants nowadays struggle to find decent wait staff, and you end up with too few and uninterested service. But not at Catalano's. They are brilliant, and I am grateful. Well done to management and staff.
Great food and service, everyone was great.
We were trying to order and the Chef on the wood fire pizzas noticed us and helper the waiter with the plates so she could take our order. He also paid attention to other customers too.
Overall a really nice casual environment, great food and people!
Good food, good venue and friendly staff. One suggestion, they may serve fresh brewing tea option instead of tea bags. Others all good, We had a good time, so I leave 5 stars. I’ll come back again.
Wonderful service, food and atmosphere! We love going here for a meal. Big servings, tasty food, quality seafood and just overall a great experience. Always a go to place that doesn’t disappoint!
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