Menu from Cafe D'Freo
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Appetizers
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Toasted sourdough, diced tomato, onion, celery, oregano, Danish fetta, Spanish onion, evo
Bruschetta Salmon
Toasted sourdough, smoked salmon, avocado, rocket, capers
Veal And Pork Polpette
Balsamic cherry tomatoes, parmesan
Breakfast
Salmon & Avo Stack
Poached egg, Spinach, Dill, Cottage Cheese
Cafe d Freo Vego lot
common loaf, choice of eggs, Roasted tomato, Roasted mushroom, avocado, wilted spinach
Mushroom Raghu
Slow Cooked Farro, Trio Mushroom, Tomato, Fresh Herbs, tarragon, Common Loaf
Bircher muesli
Overnight Soaked muesli, Apple, Banana, Poached Rhubarb, Seasonal fruits, pistachio, Toasted Coconut Chips
Duck & waffle
Confit duck, savoury waffle poached egg, crispy pancetta, ancho chili maple syrup
Lunch
Chicken & Bacon Panini
Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato with tomato relish & aioli served next to hand cut chips.
Cafe D Freo Burger
Homemade beef patty, lettuce, egg, bacon, cheese, horse radish, tomato, tomato sauce, aioli served with hand cut chips
Pulled pork panini
Slow roasted and shredded pork, lettuce, tomato, aioli, tomato relish on a toasted panini next to chips
Salads
Caesar Salad
Baby cos lettuce, bacon, anchovy, eggs, crouton, anchovy dressing, shaved parmesan
Cafe D Freo Salad
Grilled chicken pieces, mix lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, Spanish onion, cucumber, baby beetroot, pecan nut with olive oil and balsamic
Gamberi Salad
Grilled king prawns, chopped cos lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, Spanish onion, avocado, olive oil, lemon
Meat
Scalopinni
Pork fillets choice of marsala, white wine, creamy mushroom sauce with homemade chips and salad.
Surf & Turf
Premium Grade Scotch Fillet served with tiger prawns, Creamy Garlic Sauce, truffle mash potatoes and greens
Spatchcock
Charred twelve spices spatchcock , Crushed new Potatoes, asparagus, zucchini, medley tomatoes, spinach, Lemon Thyme Jus
Seafood
Chilli Mussels
Fresh mussels, white wine, chilly, garlic, tomato sugo & fresh bread
Cafe D Freo Seafood Platter
Grilled market fish, squid, tiger prawn, scallops, chilly mussels & homemade chips
Salt & Pepper Squid
Baby squid grilled or fried served with homemade chips, salad & aioli
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Ground beef cooked for an hour, tomato sauce
Linguine Gamberi Piccanti
Sauteed prawns, garlic, chilli, spinach, fresh tomato & evo
Spinach, Mushrooms, Walnuts & Ricotta Ravioli
Tomato sugo, zucchini, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, and chives
Rice Dishes
Seafood Risotto
Arborio rice, prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, market fish garlic, napolitana, cream & white wine
Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Arborio rice, trio mushrooms, white wine & parmesan
Chicken Risotto
Arborio rice, chicken, mushrooms, fresh tomato, onion, spinach, goat cheese & white wine.
More about the restaurant: Cafe D'Freo
It doesn’t get much more Freo, than Italian trattoria, Cafe D’Freo. This simple restaurant is located in the very heart of Fremantle and the locals are loyal followers of this classic eatery for its warm service, relaxed setting and exceptional Italian cuisine. Conveniently located on Essex Street, Cafe D’Freo also has guests coming from all over Perth to sample their famous seafood platter, freshly made linguine gamberi piccanti, or delicious pappardelle with slow cooked pork jus, garlic and vermouth. They also offer a range of lunch dishes including the delectable Cafe D’Freo burger with all the trimmings which is perfect to indulge in during a long lunch. Open from breakfast right through until dinner, Cafe D’Freo does tend to fill up so booking ahead is advised.
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Italian food in Fremantle doesn’t get much better than Cafe D’Freo on Essex Street. This restaurant is a favourite amongst Fremantle and Perth dwellers, and serves up splendid seafood, pastas, pizza, risottos, burgers and salads, with plenty of meat and veggie-based options for carnivores and vegetarians, alike. For lunch, the dishes at Cafe D’Freo are not only made with fresh, locally-sourced produce but they feel so decadent you will return time and time again to this Perth place to try out all the dishes. We recommend ordering the salmon bruschetta on toasted sourdough with smoked salmon, avocado, rocket and capers. Alternatively, opt for the veal and pork polpette with balsamic cherry tomatoes and parmesan on top.
If you’re hitting up Cafe D’Freo for an evening meal, we simply cannot give enough praise to the crumbed chicken parmigiana served with bolognese sauce, cheese, homemade chips and salad – which packs a comforting, yet refreshing punch. For any veggies in the house, we advise ordering the ricotta ravioli with spinach, mushrooms, walnuts which is surprisingly light and zesty for a pasta dish. It’s fair to say that no trip to an Italian restaurant is complete without a sizeable dessert being consumed, and you can expect sweet specials that change daily at Cafe D’Freo – perfect for a nice sugar hit with your espresso after a big meal.