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Nunzio's Restaurant

20 Essex St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

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20 Essex St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

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+61 8 6219 5441
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Nunzio's Restaurant

Set inside a heritage Fremantle cottage, Nunzio’s trades modern dining scripts for Sicilian hospitality and handmade pasta. Regulars head straight for the partitioned dining rooms—quieter corners tailor-made for anniversaries—where the padrone works the floor, mapping out course pairings from the cellar. The kitchen cuts fresh pasta in-house, rolling squid ink spaghetti, four-cheese gnocchi, and duck ravioli finished with orange dusting. Rich brisket and Chianti ragù clings to slow-cooked fettuccine, while seafood plates lean on delicate scallops and sardine spaghettoni. Finish with the espresso crème brûlée, torched tableside right in front of the table.

  • Owner-Led Service: Owner Nunzio works the floor directly, pacing dishes, pouring cellar selections, and plating courses tableside.
  • Handmade Pastas: Fresh pasta cut in-house, including slow-cooked brisket fettuccine, duck ravioli, and squid ink spaghetti.
  • Tableside Crème Brûlée: Custard torched directly at the table for an espresso-infused finish.
  • Intimate Heritage Setting: Character-filled heritage layout partitioned into smaller, quieter rooms suited for anniversaries and celebrations.
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The Dining Experience at Nunzio's Restaurant

Why diners choose Nunzio's for authentic Italian meals and milestone occasions

  • Proprietor-Led Tableside Guidance

    Patrons receive personalized front-of-house hospitality directly from Nunzio, who personally welcomes guests, explains dishes, and recommends wine pairings.

    Nunzio himself took excellent care of us. Suggesting how we should sequence our dishes and which wines to pair with.

    Melvin YEO

  • Tableside Flaming Presentations

    Guests enjoy memorable culinary presentations, including desserts flamed directly in front of the table during service.

    Watching them flame the custard right in front of us was such a fun experience and it tasted even better than it looked.

    Lina Meier

  • Memorable Milestone Celebrations

    Couples celebrate significant milestones with personalized touches, such as custom chocolate lettering and attentive celebration service.

    It was our 34th wedding anniversary celebration and the intimate window setting set the scene.

    Steve Mcalpine

  • Warm Welcomes for Family Gatherings

    Group events and milestone gatherings are hosted with dedicated attention that ensures every guest feels individually cared for.

    All off our guests were made to feel very special. The Service & food was spectacular.

    Donna de la Rie

  • Handmade Regional Pastas

    The kitchen prepares authentic, house-made pastas featuring traditional sauces, from fresh gnocchi to squid ink and spaghettoni specialties.

    The food was outstanding, pasta made in house, I had the saffron spaghettoni with sardines, pine nuts and wild fennel with a glass of crisp Italian pinot grigio.

    Cassandra Bonucelli

  • Intimate Multi-Room Heritage Layout

    Divided into separate dining areas within a character-filled heritage building, the venue offers a quieter, more personal setting than open dining rooms.

    The separate dining areas give it a more intimate feel, especially for smaller groups.

    Ronnie Mcdowell

Authentic handmade pasta specialties crafted fresh in-house

  • Squid Ink Spaghetti

    Both unique and delicious, rich flavours from the sauce coating the pasta generously.

    David Sampson

  • Duck Ravioli

    Must try the duck ravioli with orange dusting, the ragu, the squid ink spag and the cafe brûlée.

    Bengti Tan

  • Sardine Spaghettoni

    I had the saffron spaghettoni with sardines, pine nuts and wild fennel with a glass of crisp Italian pinot grigio.

    Cassandra Bonucelli

  • 4 Formaggi Gnocchi

    Must order the 4 formaggi gnocci. Best dish we have ever eaten and we even felt a little emotional about the experience in a really good way.

    Becky Lowe

Other favorites

Handcrafted desserts, starters, and accompaniments to complete your dining experience

  • Espresso Crème Brûlée

    The espresso crème brûlée was hands down the best I’ve ever had absolute perfection.

    Maria Bourke

  • Zucchini Flowers

    We had the zucchini flowers, duck ravioli, sardine spaghettoni, and squid ink spaghetti. You can see we like pasta. The pasta was al dente. The dishes were perfect.

    Melvin YEO

  • Warm Freshly Baked Bread

    Warm, freshly baked bread to begin, scallops that were unbelievably delicate, and meatballs bursting with rich flavour while remaining incredibly tender.

    Maria Bourke

  • Tiramisù

    The dinner and wine recommendations were fabulously combined, and the chocolate salami and tiramisù with accompanying chocolate anniversary verse were a terrific culmination.

    Steve Mcalpine

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal touches and celebratory gestures that define dining at Nunzio's.

  • Hands-On Owner Course Guidance

    Nunzio personally visits tables to explain menu origins, tailor course sequencing, and advise on wine pairings from his Sicilian heritage.

  • Chocolate-Scripted Celebration Desserts

    Patrons celebrating anniversaries and milestones receive custom dessert displays, complete with celebratory messages hand-scripted directly in chocolate sauce.

  • Tableside Flamed Dessert Theatrics

    Custard and dessert presentations are brought directly to the table and dramatically flamed before seated guests.

  • Anniversary Limoncello Surprises

    Anniversary celebrations are greeted with complimentary celebratory limoncello served by the hospitality staff to toast the occasion.

Before you head over

Practical tips to ensure an intimate and seamless dining visit

  • Seek Host Guidance for Ordering

    Nunzio often assists guests personally with course sequencing and tailored wine pairings, making his direct dining guidance worth tapping into.

  • Reserve Early for Desired Seating

    Bookings made well in advance help secure prime front-facing tables or quiet corners across the restaurant's separate character rooms.

  • Inquire About Dietary Accommodations

    The kitchen readily accommodates diverse dietary needs—including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets—alongside its handmade pasta specialties.

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