Santini Bar & Grill

Santini Bar & Grill is an Italian-inspired restaurant and bar on the first floor of QT Perth at 133 Murray Street in Perth CBD. Its cooking is described as having a Mediterranean foundation, with Western Australian produce playing an important role. The approach is not strictly traditional: the restaurant pairs familiar Italian influences with its own signature dishes and a deliberately unconventional edge.

The website singles out Cacio E Pepe pizza and 1988 Tiramisu as examples of Santini’s style. Menus extend beyond dinner, with breakfast, lunch and dinner options, a chef’s tasting menu, a feasting menu, a wine list and a dedicated bar menu. For a shorter daytime visit, Il Veloce is a two-course lunch offered on Thursday and Friday, with the option to add dessert or a carafe of Italian wine. The current listed price is $59 per person.

The setting is a substantial part of the experience. Santini describes its interior as Sorrento-inspired, with an atmosphere shaped around Italian romance, evening dining and a strong sense of occasion. The bar is positioned as a place to continue from dinner or meet for drinks, offering an aperitivo-to-digestivo experience. Its listed Duos at Santini promotion runs daily from 5pm to 7pm, while Bubbles with Bite combines Champagne pairings with snacks.

For larger occasions, Santini also offers event bookings and a range of special dining experiences. These have included wine dinners, truffle-focused menus and collaborations involving Executive Chef Jake Lynch, Culinary Creative Lead Nic Wood, Leeuwin Estate Wines and Truffle Hill. The programme has included a five-course truffle and wine dinner, as well as a chef’s truffle tasting menu, giving groups and food-focused diners a reason to look beyond the regular menu. With its date-night setting, bar service, event offering and weekday lunch, Santini suits an evening out, a considered midday meal or a group gathering in central Perth.