Restaurant
The Cavern
18 Mead St, Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia
Find The Cavern
18 Mead St, Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout The Cavern
Perched up in Kalamunda, this intimate tapas haunt delivers serious small-plates energy without requiring a drive down into the city. Tables fill fast with friends sharing plates of parmesan-dusted truffle fries, soft gnocchi, and crisp crumbed brie salad. The kitchen runs on seasonal momentum—regularly introducing fresh specials beside steady staples, while handling vegan and gluten-free diets without hesitation. For groups tired of negotiating individual orders, the multi-course banquet rolls out at an unhurried, measured pace.
- Rotating Tapas Lineup: A rotating selection of seasonal plates runs alongside crowd favorites like gnocchi, crumbed brie, and truffle fries.
- Banquet Feasts: Multi-course shared tasting spread paced to remove ordering friction for groups and couples alike.
- Dietary Flexibility: The kitchen readily tailors small plates to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, and diverse dietary needs.
What's On at The Cavern
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose The Cavern
From rotating tapas to curated banquet sharing, discover why diners choose The Cavern for small plates in the hills.
Rotating seasonal specials alongside house favorites
The kitchen combines signature favorites like truffle fries with dynamic seasonal specials that keep returns fresh.
Chef John stays ahead of the curve with new and interesting seasonal specials.
Roina Williams Destination tapas dining in the heart of the hills
Visiting for tapas in Kalamunda delivers destination-worthy small plates without having to head into the city center.
Excellent tapas bar with friendly staff and great food. Worth a trip to the hills.
Peter Sabatino Seamless multi-course banquet dining
A coordinated banquet package removes the stress of deciding between dishes while delivering an evenly paced feast.
The service was perfectly attentive and the dishes well spaced.
Nichole Dietsch Thoughtful dietary inclusivity across the menu
Dietary preferences and restrictions including vegan and gluten-free diets are easily and thoughtfully accommodated.
Scrumptious food and love that it caters for the vegan and gluten intolerant diners too.
Lisa Passmore Cozy, relaxed atmosphere for shared gatherings
The welcoming, intimate setting creates an easy backdrop for dining out with family or close friends.
Friendly and cosy atmosphere, great to enjoy time with friends and family.
Alve Borges Attentive and hospitable neighborhood service
Attentive front-of-house hospitality ensures guests feel warmly welcomed and looked after throughout their meal.
Staff were friendly and very attentive, managed to find us a table with little notice.
Adam Clune
Most popular items
Crowd favorites and core offerings from our tapas menu
Truffle Fries
The best Truffle Fries in all the land!
Rebecca McLean Gnocchi
The gnocchi is highly recommended
Julian Deogracias Banquet Menu
We enjoyed the Banquet Menu tonight. Beautiful food!
Nichole Dietsch Triple Crumbed Brie Salad
my favourite tapas (triple crumbed Brie, pear and rocket salad)
Lisa Passmore
Before you head over
Practical dining tips to help you get the most out of your visit to The Cavern.
Reserve Ahead for Busy Nights
Tables fill up quickly in this intimate, popular hills spot; booking ahead ensures you secure a table without a wait.
Opt for the Banquet to Simplify Ordering
If choosing between small plates feels overwhelming for the table, opt for the set banquet menu for an evenly paced spread.
Dietary Adjustments are Readily Accommodated
Guests with gluten intolerance or vegan preferences can dine comfortably, with dedicated options and helpful staff catering to allergies.
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