The 12 best restaurants and places to eat in Adelaide

Those who travel to Adelaide have a lot to look forward to! The city in southern Australia is known for its festivals, high quality of life, excellent wine, and delicious cuisine. You are very likely to meet other foodies at the Adelaide Central Market, as well as in delicious Adelaide restaurants. We would like to present a selection of our favorites.

Tip #1: Le Pas Sage

4.9 stars on Google—what a rating! Le Pas Sage immediately caught our attention when we searched Google for 5-star restaurants in Adelaide. And yes, it’s a must-visit if you’re planning a trip to Adelaide.

Here you can expect French cuisine with what they call a “rebellious” twist, where you’ll not only be served French classics, but also learn a thing or two about French joie de vivre.

Tip #2: Luigi Delicatessen

Here you will be treated to plenty of “amore”: Luigi Delicatessen definitely deserves a place on our list of nice restaurants in Adelaide.

This top and authentic Italian restaurant is named after its owner Luigi, who was born in Naples, where family, the best handmade food, good wine, and cheerful get-togethers are a way of life. In his restaurant, Luigi aims to offer this experience to each of his guests.

Buon appetito!

Tip #3: Kiin

The top restaurants in Adelaide offer a wide variety of cuisines. Visit Kiin if you are looking for a first-class Thai restaurant in Adelaide.

Here you can look forward to modern Asian cuisine, which is also presented in a very appealing and instagrammable way. The two chefs are passionate about introducing visitors to Thai cuisine at the highest level, and you can definitely taste it.

Also worth mentioning is the diverse wine selection, cocktails, and upscale service.

Tip #4: Peel St

Peel St, named after the street it’s on, is also one of the best restaurants in Adelaide CBD. Here you can look forward to typical modern Australian cuisine.

The dishes are kept quite simple and their individual components are placed artistically on the plate, so that you can taste and see (almost) every single ingredient—and we love that.

The restaurant’s design is industrial—glass meets stone and wood.

Tip #5: Market & Meander

Market & Meander should definitely be on your radar when searching for fancy restaurants in Adelaide.

As soon as you enter this Italian restaurant, your mouth will start watering as your nose is treated to the aromas of oven-baked focaccia. Throughout your meal, your taste buds will be transported to Italy.

To all wine lovers: the wine list has already won an award for its excellent selection of the region’s best wines.

Tip #6: Maison Clèment

Our search “restaurants Adelaide” yielded a wide variety of restaurants. As the name suggests, Maison Clèment serves French cuisine.

But if you’re thinking this is an expensive place to eat, we can reassure you that Maison Clèment wants to make French cuisine affordable to everyone. Come and enjoy delicious French main courses, as well as classics from the boulangerie, the pâtisserie, or the viennoiserie.

The homemade pastries are also available for purchase at the counter, making this a great place for a quick and enjoyable stop on the go, too.

Tip #7: Station Road

If you want to taste Australia’s best products and produce, then you should reserve a table at Station Road Adelaide. The dishes are prepared and served in a very “clean” style, with flavors from Europe interpreted in a modern Australian way.

The suppliers of the ingredients have been carefully selected by the kitchen team and are the best in the country. This quality affects the pricing, of course, but we are happy to pay a little more for this high quality, aren’t we?

The dishes are served at an absolute fine dining level, making Station Road one of the most enchanting places to eat in Adelaide.

Tip #8: Luma Restaurant & Bar

Luma Restaurant is a very chic food spot in Adelaide or, as they describe it themselves, a place to see and be seen. It serves the finest and most delicious dishes that European cuisine has to offer.

The ambience lives up to this. Special and unusual eye-catchers (apart from the magnificent dishes on the plates and cocktails in the glasses) are the elegantly ornate wall paneling and ceiling lights.

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is your spot for an aesthetic dinner in Adelaide!

Tip #9: Lenox Avenue Rundle Street

Dinner places in Adelaide are very diverse and take your taste buds on a journey around the world! At Lenox Avenue on Rundle Street, you can look forward to a mix of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, but the menu also offers burgers – in short, there’s something for everyone here.

The name of the restaurant is not derived from Europe or Asia, but from Lenox Avenue in New York, a place known for its cultural diversity and history. The atmosphere is casual and very inviting for carefree evenings and is especially recommended for groups.

Tip #10: Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant

Your fine dining Adelaide destination is Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant.

Here, food is art, and you will be amazed. The combination of ingredients in each dish, the artistic presentation on the plate, every single bite—all this makes your visit to this gourmet restaurant in Adelaide unforgettable and special.

In such a brilliant place, the wine list is, of course, compiled accordingly.

All this is topped off by the restaurant’s location on the outskirts of the city, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding nature.

Tip #11: Barry’s Burgers

Barry’s Burgers is no longer a hidden gem, as it has become very popular. As the name suggests, you can expect the best burgers in Adelaide here, as well as a mouthwatering soul food menu. The toppings range from classic to unusual and from vegetarian to vegan.

In addition, the restaurant pays close attention to the origin of the ingredients used and tries to source as much as possible locally.

The location of the food spot is also particularly great, as it is located directly by the sea. You can stop by for lunch on a beach day or enjoy your favourite burger to go by the water.

Tip #12: Part Time Lover

Part Time Lover is another restaurant recommendation in Adelaide CBD.

The menu is divided into four categories, each focusing on plants, meats, seafood, and desserts. You will find well-known classics as well as exclusive house specialties, for which the service team is happy to advise you and give recommendations. If you want to be surprised throughout, you can choose the Feed Me Menu, which is offered at lunchtime as well as a small menu.

The atmosphere of this all-day dining restaurant is very modern in a bistro style and invites social gatherings with friends and family.

Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!