Adelaide's Food and Wine
Adelaide is fast becoming a culinary hub for its local, sustainable and revolutionary food practices with dining experiences set in some of the country’s most stunning surrounds. South Australia’s restaurants and chefs regularly feature on some of the world’s most respected award listings. Locals revere and celebrate what is produced in their own backyard: organically grown heirloom varieties, artisan and handmade delicacies, and small boutique wineries, breweries and distilleries.
As a hub for food in the city, the Adelaide Central Market is the oldest undercover produce market in Australia. Locals and visitors alike search the colourful aisles for the freshest fruit, vegetables, smallgoods, meat and seafood. It’s a cacophony of colours, smells, tastes and fun.
Here are some of Adelaide’s most popular dining experiences:
Africola
Africola is a bright, colourful restaurant serving African-inspired vegetables, grilled and smoked meats, flatbreads, pickles and natural wine.
Andre’s Cucina
Casual, sophisticated and lively, Andre’s Cucina prides itself on the true flavours of regional Italian cuisine.
Bistro Blackwood
Bistro Blackwood is Jock Zonfrillo’s lively restaurant located in the east end of Adelaide’s city centre. It’s a place for everyone where they serve a seasonally evolving menu with daily specials drawing from indigenous ingredients and techniques
Citi Zen
Citi Zen Restaurant is located in the city centre and specialises in a broad range of authentic Cantonese cuisine. They are known for their Peking Duck, fresh seafood dishes and traditional Yum Cha (available at lunch time).
Golden Boy
Located in Adelaide's East End, Golden Boy is a traditional Thai eatery with a contemporary twist. The menu is designed for sharing, using the freshest seasonal produce available and the authentic sauces, pastes and relishes are all made in-house.
Madame Hanoi
Aromatic smells and a funky fit-out greet every patron as they enter the doors of Madame Hanoi. This French-Vietnamese Espresso Bar & Bistro serves fresh full-flavoured Vietnamese dishes, best enjoyed in a shared grazing style.
Peel Street
Peel Street serves simple, fresh and delicious food. Dishes are generous and buzzing with robust flavours.
Press* Food and Wine
A popular Adelaide eatery, Press* Food and Wine is all about sharing locally grown and prepared ingredients in a casual, modern atmosphere.
Sean’s Kitchen
Sean’s Kitchen serves fresh produce and delicious wine. The restaurant is based on New York bistros and mirrors the style of Adelaide’s historic Railway station next door. Local South Australian produce is the hero on the menu.
Shobosho
Shōbōshō, which literally translates to ‘fire station’ in Japanese, centres itself around fire and flames. The menu draws its inspiration from various Japanese ingredients and cooking styles.
Ding Hao
Located in busy Gouger Street, this popular and affordable yum cha hangout has a large seating capacity, resulting in a bustling, ever-busy dining room.
2KW
Perched high above the Adelaide skyline, 2KW offers an amazing dining experience with the views to match.
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