Adelaide

French fare with a redeveloped Festival Plaza view lands in Adelaide’s CBD, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Sustainability and provenance is a priority at this new no-waste Adelaide Hills wonderland, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Casual long lunches and leafy tranquillity still sit in the heart of Adelaide Botanic Garden, writes KATIE SPAIN.

Contemporary Middle Eastern and North African fare in a neighbourhood setting is the bright new kid on the block, writes KATIE SPAIN.

At Restaurant Botanic, the line between the kitchen and the surrounding Adelaide Botanic Garden is all but invisible.

Of course there's (very good) steak at a restaurant focused on cooking with fire, but the joys of Arkhé are in the unconventional.

Andrew Davies, much loved for his work at Osteria Oggi and Press Food and Wine, recently took over a cottage-style building in Stirling – and, of course, diners have followed.

A friendly neighbourhood pizza joint brings wood-fired Italian-inspired dishes and good times to Adelaide.

Recent renovations have enhanced the effortless charm of this family-run establishment, which is also home to Ottelia Wines.

A menu shift to more plants has only amped up the sense of exploration.

Sink into a booth under trailing plants while easy, breezy, super-smart staff bring a succession of pretty plates.

Always bustling, but rarely raucous, this bright, buzzing place hasn't faltered for a second since opening in 2013.

A space that channels Tokyo's jumble of cheap grills and thrills, with a dash of Korea and kitsch.

The restaurant in Adelaide's tranquil Botanic Gardens has always been perfectly situated, and has now been injected with wild new life.

Aurora is more than just a fabulous newcomer to the Adelaide restaurant scene – it's also a registered charity. Eat well and do good in one sitting.

Located 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, the restaurant lives up to the hype with impressive dishes to match its wine and views.

The distance from garden to the plate has never been shorter than at this white pavilion in the centre of Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

REVIEW Six years into his exploration of native ingredients within a fine-dining prism, Jock Zonfrillokeeps devising innovative combinations at a furious pace. His confidence lifts Orana’s modest dining room to showcase a maverick Australia-first philosophy that feeds all the senses, from lemon myrtle-scented hand towels to Aboriginal artworks and comfortable Australian hardwood furniture, backed by […]

You don't have to venture far from Adelaide's CBD to experience chef Will Doak's lively menu.

The best bars in Adelaide, as seen in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, published in August 2017

REVIEW Sean’s Kitchen is celebration city, embracing the ethos of an eclectic New York-style brasserie. Its high vaulted ceiling, hanging jamon and impressive kitchen flames erupting from the charcoal station create exuberance soaked up by an eager crowd of diners. The casual downstairs bistro space pulls off its amalgam of railway diner-meets-butcher shop chic; upstairs […]

REVIEW Chef Quentin Whittle cleverly rethinks suburban bistro style by borrowing boldly from many cultures and producing a variety of share plates with generosity and flair. Salmon sashimi with tahini yoghurt sets the mood – its strong salt levels met with a robust mix of chilli, sumac, candied walnuts, chopped herbs and salmon roe. A […]

REVIEW Visiting Magill Estate is like travelling in time: past Dr Penfold’s 1840s cottage, up to bluestone cellars housing Australia’s most famous wine. Back to the future, Magill Estate Kitchen is a sleek daytime dining space to complement the wine tasting room, contained in contemporary pavilions overlooking vines down to the city. The casual lunch […]

REVIEW Inspired by Spain and Portugal without slipping into caricature, Iberia captures authenticity on the plate. The serious kitchen brigade concentrates on subtleties, best seen in dishes highlighting carefully sourced seafood and vegetables. Grilled perch fillet sits with peas, almond and fennel. Caldoso is rich and fulfilling, its deep, savoury broth augmented by chickpeas and […]

An Adelaide landmark has begun an exciting new chapter under Emma McCaskill.

REVIEW Escoffier would surely applaud Mayflower’s “classic hotel fare” – lobster bisque, chateaubriand with béarnaise sauce, chicken Kiev – just as he’d commend the plush velvet chairs and large gilt mirrors that transform this hotel basement into an elegant, welcoming dining space. White tablecloths, silver napkin rings and monogrammed aprons echo scenes at the Savoy, […]