Adelaide Restaurants by de Groots

Kathmandu Palace Restaurant

Now here’s something you don’t see everyday- an authentic Nepalese restaurant tucked in the beautiful natural surrounds of South Australia’s Gleneg, making diners feel as relaxed as a Nepalese mountain dweller. It’s not just the name and beautiful rustic interior that makes Kathmandu such a unique experience, one mouthful of the seko ko ko kukhura and you’ll lose all concept of space and time. The rich and spicy flavours will have you in a tizzy, be prepared.

Marquis Restaurant

With over 700 wines to choose from, don’t expect to simply saunter into the Marquis for a quick pinot. Sommelier Marcel Bellenger has put together an impressive international and local list that he describes as ‘food-friendly’, rather than a meal in itself. This bistro, bar and wine store on Gouger Street offers a flexible bistro menu with an emphasis on house-made charcuterie.

Puccini’s Restaurant

A fresh approach to dine dining, Puccini’s Restaurant combines impeccable service with an extensive Italian influenced gourmet menu. A far cry from your standard Italian fare, Puccini’s features dishes such as prawn cones, spatchock and rich and creamy hot chocolate.

Cafe di Mare

Cafe di Mare in The Hotel Grand Chancellor on Currie uses only fresh local produce, including Coffin Bay Oysters and Barossa Valley specialty produce. Combined with an extensive wine list including a handpicked selection of wines by Stephen Henschke, of Henschke Wines, this restaurant will surpass your expectations of a restaurant in a hotel.

House of Pearl

This new restaurant in Chinatown offers an traditional Nonya cuisine which is an exciting blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences. It seats 200 patrons, and is always busy with hungry hoards who love the home made roti, sambals, the aromas of fresh curry and the reasonably priced menu.

La Vita Ristorante

Don’t feel like cooking but still want a home-style meal for the family? Get down to La Vita Ristorante and dine with your extended Italian family. The kids won’t be left complaining as they choose simple favourites from the special kids menu and leave them to pass the time by creating artistic masterpieces on the colouring sheets provided. That leaves time for the adults to sit back and enjoy traditional pasta, risotto and meat dishes, washed down by a glass of specially chosen wine.

Jolley's Boathouse Restaurant

This converted boathouse overlooking Torrens Lake is the perfect place to wind down after a busy day. The tranquil surrounds of Jolley’s Boathouse, combined with an innovative Modern Australian menu, has ensured a strong local clientele for years.

From Orient

Opening in October Floor-to-ceiling polished steel “birdcage” lights and marble topped bar benches are all part of the lavish fit-out of From Orient. With more than 100 seats over two levels, the restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere.

The Press Food & Wine

Adelaide’s Waymouth St is a flurry with new restaurants and The Press Food & Wine is the new kid on the block. The heritage style of the restaurant’s 1880s building has been retained with just a few basic modern trimmings such as raw steel edges and reclaimed timber which give the restaurant a fresh feel. The twin-levelled restaurant caters for both casual (ground level) and formal dining (upstairs) and the menu features Modern Australian dishes.

Gallery on Waymouth

The Gallery on Waymouth is a unique restaurant, art gallery and triple-level bar. It has recently completed its ground floor renovations by adding intimate booth seating and an intimate dining room space. Chef Jason Evans-Wood has created a menu whereby each dish is carefully prepared using traditional Spanish ingredients and fresh South Australian produce.

Maxwell’s Restaurant at Maxwell Winery

Cellar Door is open daily, 10am to 5pm (except Good Friday, Christmas Day & New Year's Day). Diners gaze out over the vines while sampling exquisite French cuisine at Maxwell’s Restaurant, situated just north of McLaren Vale. While the restaurant may only seat 30, it means you don’t have to share your view. Owners Ben Doublet and Haley Masse have created a warm and intimate atmosphere that rivals the best restaurants in the area.

The Kitchen Door at Penny’s Hill Winery

McLaren Vale hosts a range of beautiful restaurant winery’s but The Kitchen Door at Penny’s Hill is a particularly memorable one with talents such as Chef Adam Liston, formerly from Shanghai’s T8, joining Ben Sommariva and the kitchen team. The menu embraces the seasonality of local ingredients with both a la carte and tasting menus available.

Lyndoch Hill

Watch the sun set over the Barossa Ranges while dining on the terrace at Lyndoch Hill Restaurant. Set on a 15-acre property, boasting a rose garden with over 30,000 roses – the modern Australian menu draws strongly on the local regional produce and the staff are efficient and friendly.

Cilantro

Located at the far, Eastern end of The Parade lies Cilantro. This modern Indian restaurant serves up authentic dishes, with a twist with items including “roti lasagne” and “deconstructed butter chicken”. Head Chef Namit Mangal (formerly of Port Adelaide’s Spice N Ice) creates the complexity of Indian flavours in a refined and delicate way.

El Torro

Maxim's Wine Bar/Bistro

Located at the Parade Norwood, the friendly staff of Maxim Bar & Bistro invite you to dine upstairs and feast on their tapas menu. The bistro’s Art-Deco theme creates an alluring atmosphere and the bar offers a great range of fine wines, beers, spirits and cocktails.

Sfera's 1877 Restaurant

Housed in a heritage-listed former school building in Adelaide’s North East, 1877 Restaurant serves traditional exquisite Italian cuisine that is complimented by personalised service and old world charm.

The Apple Bar

Apple Bar is a spacious and stunning venue available for unique private functions, corporate events and creative uses such as photo shoots and fashion shows. The expansive interiors feature a large central area with in-built stage, a mezzanine level balcony with views onto the ground floor, and smaller rooms and bar area. The venue can be used for up to 600 guests.

Parlamento

Parlamento is a true inner-city Italian bistros with its urban vibe, smartly dressed staff and dependably good food.

The Barn Steakhouse

There are some things in life that are incomplete without the other. A thick slice of premium beef can often be simple complete with a dreamily perfect glass of wine or beer. The very stylish Barn is dressed in refined country comfort of warm shades of cream, tear-drop chandeliers, leather lounges, and cheeky injections of its main inspiration seen in the cow hide that lines the bar. The grass-fed Hereford that roam the nearby fields make for sweetly tender cuts on the menu, while the admirable wine list allows you to appreciate some of life’s fine yet simple pleasures.