Maylands’ Original Heartbeat. Since 1999

The Cafe Sanctuary: When morning breaks over Maylands, our doors open to the comforting aroma of freshly ground boutique coffee and a relaxed, sun-filled atmosphere. It is a neighborhood sanctuary designed for early meetings, relaxed long-lunches, and slow weekend catch-ups.

The Restaurant & Pizzeria: As night falls, the energy transforms. The kitchen shifts into overdrive as our stone ovens roar to life. Our evening service is a high-octane celebration of contemporary Italian dining—where the air is filled with the scent of melting fior di latte, rich simmering ragùs, and the undeniable clinking of glasses among family and regulars.

You don't survive for over twenty-five years in Perth's competitive culinary scene by cutting corners. At Rifos, our endurance is built on consistency, family warmth, and a refusal to rush the process.

Our pride is held within our dough laboratory. We allow our signature pizza dough to naturally cold-ferment for a rigorous 48 hours. This slow, monitored process allows the starches to break down entirely, yielding a crust that is exceptionally light, intensely flavorful, highly digestible, and perfectly blistered with signature "leopard spots." We balance this time-tested science with imported Italian delicacies and the absolute freshest local produce, ensuring that every plate respects our past while exciting the modern palate.

The Starters & Shareables: Set the tone with house-crafted woodfired sourdough and focaccia served with rich extra virgin olive oil, creamy Tricolore Burrata over grape tomatoes, or our legendary Sicilian-recipe Italian meatballs simmered in deep Napoletana sauce.

The 48hr Fermented Woodfired Pizzas: The pride of Maylands. Try the classic Margherita with pure San Marzano tomatoes, the indulgent Amalfi layered with San Daniele prosciutto and creamy stracciatella, or the contemporary kick of the Hot Buzz finished with spicy cacciatore sausage and a drizzle of hot honey.

The Handcrafted Pastas: Perfectly al dente creations. From the rich, velvety depth of our 24-hour slow-cooked Spaghetti Ragù to the sophisticated profile of our Rigatoni Tartufo bathed in rich truffle cream and topped with delicate balsamico pearls.

Signature Plates: Premium, comforting mains like our iconic Chicken Parmigiana served with hand-cut chips, or our slow-cooked lamb shanks melting off the bone in a rich red wine jus.