The 26 best restaurants in Adelaide

What is it? A sleek, modern Greek-inspired bar and grill in the heart of the city, serving up classic dishes yia yia herself would approve of, alongside Greek beers, wines and ouzo.

Why go? Housed in a charming heritage building on Currie Street, Omada is the latest addition to restaurateur Simon Kardachi’s empire (which includes neighbouring Fugazzi, Osteria Oggi and Shōbōsho). The minimalistic dining room offers a calm oasis in the CBD, featuring charming arched windows, soaring ceilings, gentle cream tables and thatched straw accents. Omada (“oh-mah-tha”) translates to ‘group’ in Greek, embodying the venue’s ethos of gathering around generous share plates. At the far end, an open-kitchen invites diners to watch the chefs turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. We recommend starting with mezedes (small plates), including a sesame-coated kolouri (bread ring) with a side of smoked melitzano (eggplant and capsicum dip), crispy hand-rolled spankopita, and an artful moussaka terrine crowned with glossy béchamel sauce. Then, share seasonal seafood and meat dishes, like Greek-style pasta bolognese and line-caught fish carved tableside. Ending on a bite of baklava or kataifi is always a good idea.

Time Out tip: Omada is also a perfect spot for a casual drink. Settle into a stool at the bar and enjoy Greek beer or wine, or house-made ouzo. Yamas!

Address: 46 Currie St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range to high-end

What is it? Afghan comfort food that the New York Times raves about (as do we).

Why go? Since 2009, the Ayubi family has been introducing diners to fragrant, flavour-packed Afghan staples in Adelaide’s inner west. Despite revealing their secrets in a popular cookbook, no home cook can replicate their legendary jewelled rice (palaw) or banjaan borani (strips of eggplant simmered in tomato sauce and a potpourri of spices until they’re so soft they fall apart). If your taste buds are not too adventurous, opt for the familiarity of fried dumplings, although Parwana’s are called ‘ashak’ and stuffed with chives and smothered in a rich lamb mince sauce and dolloped with garlic yoghurt. As far as alcoholic beverages go, it’s BYO only (the owners use the proceeds to feed the homeless), but the atmosphere is convivial and the colourful interior is packed every night of the week. 

Time Out tip: If you’re on a mission to savour bits and pieces from across Parwana’s menu, it’s worth looking into the banquet menu.

Address: 124B Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville

Price: Mid-range

What is it? An elegant Italian restaurant inspired by lush-life New York joints – fittingly housed along Adelaide’s picturesque and slightly old-school Leigh Street.

Why go? Walk through the brick exterior of this inner-city restaurant and you could convince yourself you’re in New York’s Little Italy. Fugazzi’s menu consists of refined Australian takes on classic Italian-American food. Top dollar will get you seasonal plates of local produce paired with South Australian seafood, smoked and flamed meats, and some pretty outrageous plates of perfectly al dente pasta. The hand-picked blue swimmer crab taglierini with chilli, garlic and salmon roe goes down a treat. Their woodfire oven also does some heavy lifting, and the bow-tied staff are the cherry on top. Famed food critic Nigella Lawson recently gave Fugazzi her overwhelming seal of approval, meaning your taste buds and carb cravings are in safe hands.

Time Out tip: This is one of the few times we don't suggest making use of the alfresco dining space. Fugazzi’s flash interior must be admired; an inside table is sure to enhance your overall experience.

Address: 27 Leigh St, Adelaide

Price: High-end

What is it? Housed in a colourful, heritage-listed East End building, this Adelaide institution serves bold African-inspired cuisine bursting with smoke, spice and flavour.

Why go? African cuisine isn’t super common in Australia’s dining scene, but award-winning South African-born chef Duncan Welgemoed’s Africola is nothing short of legendary. It’s one of those restaurants that makes you consider booking a flight to Adelaide just for dinner. The super buzzy restaurant has a menu that changes seasonally and serves South African-style barbecue with the addition of North African flavours and ingredients like pickled vegetables, hummus and flatbreads. The meat comes from animals bred and raised exclusively for the restaurant – when rubbed in aromatic spices and grilled or smoked in a woodfire oven, you're guaranteed a fantastic meal!

Time Out tip: Try to nab bar seats so you can watch the open kitchen in action. 

Address: 4 East Tce, Adelaide 

Price: Mid-range

What is it? The best of South Australian regional produce on a plate and in your glass.

Why go? Seppeltsfield’s Fino made its city debut in 2019 with the opening of a sleek restaurant and wine bar on Flinders Street. Five years on and Fino Vino is still one of the city’s best, with its largely local menu that heroes the best of the seasons. While they have four- and six-course tasting menus, the $55 all-day express menu is an absolute steal; it lets you sample three share plates, along with a glass of vino for good measure. Think beef short rib atop celeriac purée, carrots and Tuscan kale. All menus allow you to add on dessert, so finish on a sweet note with the crema catalana (crème brûlée’s Spanish cousin that hints towards cinnamon and citrus notes). It's been on the menu since day one, so you already know it’s going to be absolutely bangin’. 

Time Out tip: It’d be appropriate to both debut your new suede shoes at a fanciful evening affair, or simply rock up in your office gear for a lunch break feed at Fino Vino’s contemporary dining room.

Address: 82 Flinders St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? This all-day Parisian café, bistro and bar is all about French classics done well.

Why go? You know what’s cheaper than flights to Paris? A trip to Hey Jupiter. Behind a beautifully tiled green and white facade that recalls the Metro stations of Paris, this brasserie hits the sweet spot between tradition and innovation. As a result, it’s as popular with boomers enjoying the chic brasserie vibes as it is with hospo staff ducking in before a shift. The extensive menu ranges from croissants, croque monsieur and duck confit in the morning, to foie gras, steak frites and crêpes Suzette past noon and well into the night. Wine is a must and the bottles are proudly French, with beers, ciders, apéritifs and cocktails to play with, too. Whether you’re in the mood to dress up or dress down, Hey Jupiter is worthy of a snap. Even the staff look the part.

Time Out tip: Nab a table curbside and plonk yourself on one of the street-facing, Parisian bistro chairs and watch the quirks of Ebenezer Place take place right before your eyes.

Address: 11 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range to high-end

What is it? A bustling, modern Thai restaurant with a value-for-money Tuk Tuk experience and plenty of outdoor seating.

Why go? A far cry from the suburban Thai joints you’re used to, this trendy haunt in a historic building in Adelaide’s East End stays busy until late into the night with good reason. Zingy, spice-laden dishes burst with freshness and the hardest part is deciding what to order. Your best bet is to opt for the Tuk Tuk sharing menu, where the dishes will keep coming until you say stop (though you’ll still need to choose from the list of South Australian-leaning wines and inventive cocktails). Keep cool beneath the shade of the grapevine-covered patio (it’s on one of Adelaide’s busiest roads, mind you), or take a seat inside in front of the fiery kitchen bench – watch out for that wok.

Time Out tip: During Adelaide’s festival season (February and March), Golden Boy is an absolute hot spot for a pre-Fringe show feast and tipple. It’s highly recommended to book during these months to ensure your Thai cravings are met.

Address: 309 North Tce, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? A retro bar x party-sized pizza joint x nightclub, tucked down a city side street.

Why go? Come for pizza and a pinot noir, and stay for a boogie at this kitsch laneway joint. Somewhere between a restaurant, a bar and a nightclub from your favourite 70s film, Sunny’s was always destined to become a cult classic. And no matter which way you slice it, this buzzing spot slings some of Adelaide’s best pizzas. Fluffy Neapolitan-style pies with just the right amount of chew are the main game, while the ‘not pizza’ section of the menu includes wood-roasted veggies and killer fried chicken. Just make sure you’ve got enough energy to hit the potential dance floor afterwards if things get a little out of hand – as they tend to do.

Time Out tip: We’re not going to lie, Sunny’s is pretty rowdy as far as background music goes. If you need a proper yap sesh with your nearest and dearest, or a long-awaited catch-up with a past lover, we recommend perching al fresco or in the 'secluded-ish' dining room.

Address: 17 Solomon St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? An intimate, fine dining degustation room that just happens to be plant-based and doesn’t make you feel like you’re missing out in the slightest.

Why go? This compact 28-seat restaurant upstairs from Etica pizzeria doesn’t try to replace meat dishes with vegan alternatives. Instead, every one of the 10 dishes on the set menu is designed from the ground up to reflect the season. The result is a sophisticated dining experience that never fails to delight vegans and omnivores alike with its next-level inventive fare. Flavour combinations you would least expect somehow work in ways unexplainable – take, for example, the coffee dip with Jerusalem artichoke chips and the porcini-port jelly with spelt sourdough. Not only is Allegra Dining Room one of the best vegan restaurants in Adelaide, but in Australia. We’d go as far as saying that this wee but mighty eatery has helped shape the country’s plant-based culinary scene.

Time Out tip: It’s a pretty cute spot for a date night or special occasion. Go on an empty stomach – the courses start coming and they simply don’t stop coming. 

Address: 1/125 Gilles St, Adelaide

Price: High-end

What is it? A high-end, modern Australian restaurant where the hard-at-work chefs are on full display.

Why go? At Adelaide’s first open-flame restaurant, main character energy comes from a three-and-a-half-tonne wood-burning oven that sizzles everything from local figs and a charred pea tartlet to Margra Lamb Barnsley chops with globe artichokes, as well as the dry-aged Wagyu T-bone. Michelin-trained chef Jake Kellie heads this sleek barbecue restaurant, housed inside a heritage-listed sandstone building. You can dine à la carte from Arkhé’s seasonally-driven menu, or try for a seat at the exclusive chef’s table in the heart of the restaurant. Sip on enticing cocktails like the Wattleseed Negroni and Watermelon Fizz, or choose a top drop from Arkhé’s extensive drinks list.

Time Out tip: We quite like the seating at the very back of the restaurant, which backs onto a leafy courtyard – it’s like you’re outside, but you’re inside all at the same time. There’s something rather calming about it.

Address: 127 The Parade, Norwood

Price: Blowout

What is it? A seriously stylish (and never not packed) dining room that churns out modern takes on Italian fare – some of the best in Adelaide, for that matter.

Why go? Worth visiting for the interior alone, Oggi upped the ante for Adelaide dining when it opened in 2015. At once graceful and modern, the award-winning fit-out draws inspiration from a light-filled Italian piazza and is just as enticing. Book a seat at either the (seemingly) never-ending concrete bar or somewhere along the communal tables – groups are encouraged to get comfy in one of the booths and peruse a highly seasonal menu that melds Italian tradition with the best local produce. Expect plenty of cured meats and seafood, as well as pasta that’s made fresh daily (‘oggi’ is Italian for ‘today’). Our go-to order is a serving of Sicilian green olives to start, a main of spaghetti doused in smoked passata with capers, olives, chilli and basil (it’s simple, but gosh darn effective), a side of crispy potatoes tossed in salsa verde, and a glass of red to wash it all down, of course.

Time Out tip: Put your faith in Osteria Oggi’s staff – they know a thing or two about what’s good and can guide you well on your way to a memorable meal.

Address: 76 Pirie St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? A family-run Middle Eastern joint, serving its beloved falafels from a bright new location in St Morris.

Why go? What began in Prospect as a humble falafel takeaway has grown into a 65-seater venue in St Morris, featuring an expanded menu of Mazen and Sahar El-Baba’s home cuisine. The husband-and-wife duo migrated from Lebanon in 2013, opened their first store in 2023, and moved into the bigger St Morris space in September 2025. Falafel Station's new kitchen allows them to go beyond their vegetarian roots, now serving lamb skewers, grilled chicken, and kafta alongside stuffed vine leaves, veggie fritters, fattoush salad, and spinach triangles. The highlight? A large woodfired flatbread oven turning out fresh manoush with more than 12 toppings, from za’atar and cheese to sujuk.

Time Out tip: Falafel Station only opens for dinner on Saturday nights, but you can swing by for morning or midday falafels any day of the week.

Address: 405 Magill Rd, St Morris

Price: Affordable

What is it? A fine diner with a conscience (and an onsite music venue).

Why go? Taking sustainability beyond the plate and into the way staff and guests are treated, Aurora promises a feel-good fine dining experience. In the open kitchen, the custom-made braai laden (barbecue) with vegetables, meat and fish hints at produce-driven mod-Oz with a South African soul food influence. You can lean into their beautifully balanced three- or five-course tasting menu – whichever you choose, just know it’s set to be simply sublime. How does the Wagyu sirloin with pinenut and broccolini sound? Or perhaps the grilled avocado with oxheart tomatoes is more to your liking. And because the profits from the restaurant help to fund onsite arts venues, on any given night there might be jazz, classical or modern dance performances happening in the 150-year-old building. How’s that for dinner and a show?

Time Out tip: Aurora is ideal for your plant-based friends – the options are unusual, considered and downright delightful.

Address: 63 Light Sq, Adelaide

Price: High-end

What is it? An industrial hip establishment that almost single-handedly reinvented Adelaide city dining.

Why go? Peel Street is ground zero for Adelaide’s burgeoning small bar scene. But before all that jazz, Peel St Restaurant redefined urban dining in Adelaide with trendy industrial décor and super-generous serves of creative modern Australian cuisine (with hints of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, too). The food, listed on a constantly changing blackboard menu, is divine. The vibe is totally unpretentious: quick-fire, communal and democratic. Sink your teeth into fare like baba ganoush, pickled octopus toast, braised lamb shoulder and charred cauliflower. A slice of the grilled focaccia with house butter is a necessity as well. Whatever you land on, you’re in for a treat that’ll linger on your mind for a while.

Time Out tip: If you’re big on people watching, Peel Street (the actual street, not the restaurant) is a prime locale. Grab yourself a seat along the pedestrian laneway and observe the many and varied characters of the '20-minute city’.

Address: 9 Peel St, Adelaide 

Price: Mid-range to high-end

What is it? This new Greek eatery on Unley Road brings a little slice of Athens to Adelaide, specialising in traditional yiros and generous share platters.

Why go? Whether you're craving a late-night yiros or a full-on Greek feast, Elliniko has you covered. Co-owners Ioannis Patros and Anthony Savas hail from the Dodecanese Islands and have swapped the expected blue-and-white Greek decor for rustic browns and creamy beige tones inspired by their home island. Home-style hospitality is at the heart of the venue, with Greek favourites served the traditional way. If you’re just grabbing takeaway, go for one of Elliniko’s yiros – chicken or lamb with chips, dip, tomato and onion, but no lettuce – or try a haloumi, pork belly or calamari wrap. Melt-in-your-mouth meats are also served ‘naked’ on skewers or on platters designed for sharing (the more, the merrier). Round off the meal with nostalgic spanakopita and moussaka, then indulge in creamy kataifi and syrupy loukoumades for dessert.

Time Out tip: There's plenty of free parking in the neighbourhood, and it’s walk-in only unless you’re doing the shared banquet.

Address: 6/283-285 Unley Rd, Malvern

Price: Affordable

What is it? A mash-up between an art gallery and wine room, with a 400-strong list of minimal intervention drops on full display.

Why go? In a former dry cleaner shop on super-hip Leigh Street, this narrow venue takes design cues from Parisian bistros that the owners visited on their honeymoon. It’s also shaped like the innards of a round washing machine – you’ll see. Take a seat at the terrazzo bar and gaze up longingly at the enormous wall of natural wines sourced from near and far, before sitting down to elegant European-inspired share plates of house-made pasta, fresh seafood and meats cooked to perfection. A mix from each section of the menu should have you well on your way to satiation. The Wine Room’s vanilla tart with macerated blackberries and citrus cream is yum too, just FYI.

Time Out tip: Leigh Street Wine Room also has a mezzanine dining floor where inspecting the happenings of the bar below makes for fun tableside entertainment, if you catch our drift.

Address: 9 Leigh St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? Fire rules at this izakaya, where flame-blackened timbers overlook an open kitchen filled with smoke and steam.

Why go? Leigh Street is at it again, putting forward another contender for one of the best restaurants in Adelaide. You can chat with the chef as you feast on flame-licked Japanese food at this intimate yakitori bar. Watch the action from the kitchen bench and start with delicate, intensely flavoured small bites, before moving onto larger share plates that hero proteins from the yakitori grill and wood oven. For an even more intimate experience, grab one of the eight seats at street-level for charcoal-grilled skewers and whisky highballs on tap. You can feel the lingering eyes of curious passersby as they slow their pace to see what all the fuss is about. Keep the spirits high with Japanese sake and tart umeshu tipples.

Time Out tip: Shōbōsho is big with Adelaideans when it comes to celebrating birthdays. There’s just something about the atmosphere that screams “you’re getting older” – so expect a packed dining room and plenty of laughter from within.

Address: 17 Leigh St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? An old-school Italian joint serving pizza and pasta just like nonna used to make.

Why go? For 150 years, Adelaide’s sprawling Central Market has been ground zero for local cooks specialising in every imaginable cuisine – so it’s fitting that it housed the first pizzeria in the state (some say, the country). Today, Lucia’s is better known for its housemade pasta and sauces (Friday is lasagne day), rich silky espresso, deep pan pizzas and one of Adelaide’s best parmigianas. Lucia’s menu has seen little change over the years, so you can expect your favourites to stick around. Why change a good thing, right? We’re a huge fan of the cosy interior that’s complete with checkerboard, vinyl tiling – the ideal spot for slurping up saucy bolognese and subsequently mopping it up with some garlic ciabatta. Also, Lucia’s deli next door makes sandwiches so popular they have their own tea towel – think antipasti and cured meat-stuffed rolls that drip with rich, extra virgin olive oil.

Time Out tip: Escape the Central Market chaos inside the diner, or sit right in the thick of it – pretty much in the firing line of the thoroughfare.

Address: Inside Adelaide Central Market, Shop 1-2 Central Western Mall, Gouger St, Adelaide

Price: Affordable

What is it? A classy French-inspired restaurant and wine bar with traditional brasserie dishes, world-class wines and live jazz every night from 5pm until late.

Why go? Slip below street level into the dimly-lit den that is La Louisiane. Helmed by former head chef of Restaurant Hubert in Sydney, Alexis Besseau, this charming basement bar brings French cuisine to life by pairing premium local produce with specialty ingredients from France. It’s a two-for-one deal too, with interactive roaming caviar carts and live jazz every single night. Start with classic baguettes slathered in cultured butter, then treat yourself to caviar blinis, beef tartare, duck liver parfait, buttery escargots, gruyère cheese soufflé or steak frites. 

Time Out tip: Pop in during happy hour (Tuesday to Saturday from 5-6pm) for snacks priced from $8 to $18, including petit saucisson, duck rillette, croque monsieur and La Louisiane’s signature gruyère burger – as well as affordable drinks.

Address: 89 King William St, Adelaide

Price: High-end

What is it? A breezy all-day bistro tucked behind Adelaide Town Hall, offering plenty of gluten-free options.

Why go? You’re bound to fall in love full-time with this funky eatery in the heart of Adelaide. Part Time Lover lives in a light-filled timber pavilion designed by Sans-Arc Studio, featuring a mix of communal high-top seats, cosy dining tables and sunny spots outdoors. It’s a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding it. We’re obsessed with the seasonal menu, which is designed to share. It’s split between plants, seafood, meat, sides and sweets, with almost 100 per cent of the menu naturally gluten-free. Don’t miss the fried corn ribs with chilli, lime and mayo; the salt and pepper bug roll; or the crumbed chicken croquettes in Neapolitan sauce.

Time Out tip: This buzzy spot also opens for breakfast every day (except Sunday). Expect all the brunch classics paired with Five Senses coffee.

Address: Paul Kelly Ln, Adelaide 

Price: Mid-range

What is it? A lively European-style bistro serving no-fuss food and exceptional wine, all set to a backtrack of vinyl LP (long play). 

Why go? Walking into Longplay feels like crashing your best mate’s dinner party – "a friend who happens to be a great chef, has a thoughtfully curated collection of records and a deep cellar". Head chef Calum Horn (ex-Barrio, Harvest, The Summertown Aristologist) serves up food he unashamedly loves to eat, with a simple one-page menu featuring the likes of chicken liver parfait, vodka sauce maccheroni rigate and dry-aged rib-eye with jus and béarnaise. The ever-growing, 24-page wine list showcases Aussie icons and lesser-known artisan producers alongside gems from around the world. Grab a glass and settle in for a night of vino and vinyl, with records played in full on a single turntable.

Time Out tip: Longplay is brought to us by the same crew behind Clever Little Tailor and Pink Moon Saloon – both quirky bars to grab a drink before or after your meal. 

Address: 131 Pirie St, Adelaide 

Price: High-end

What is it? A modern Asian restaurant in the heart of Adelaide by two hospitality legends: chef Ben Bertei (ex-Longrain, Spirit House and SameSame Brisbane) with maitre’d and sommelier David Wickar (ex-Café Di Stasio and Scusa Mi in Melbourne).

Why go? Kiin is the Thai word for ‘eat’, and that’s exactly what you’ll want to do plenty of at this mod-Asian diner. With a combined 50 years in the hospitality game, Bertei and Wickar know how to deliver impeccable service with old-school charm. Chef Bertei’s menu is mainly inspired by his research trips to Northern Thailand, with each dish given a little South Australian twist. Take the red curry cheeseburger stuffed with crispy onion, cheese and mustard mayo; the Port Lincoln in yellow curry; or the green curry for the braised Black Angus beef. Signature cocktails add to the fun, including a Kiin Spritz with hints of ginger and lemongrass and the Café Boran, an Asian-inspired take on the Espresso Martini. 

Time Out tip: Kiin offers BYO every Tuesday and Wednesday night with a $30 corkage fee per bottle.

Address: 73 Angas St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range

What is it? One of Adelaide’s best Japanese restaurants, featuring an open sushi preparation station that’s safeguarded by kimono-wearing chefs. 

Why go? Head to Yuki in the Hills for both midday meals and evening feasting, where tidy sashimi platters go down a treat, edamame beans served on the branch are an eyebrow-raising sight (in a good way), udon soups fog slurper’s specs and 28 rolls of soosh make for the toughest decision of the day. Vegans are welcome at Yuki in the Hills too, providing green options across every section of the menu. In terms of the ambience, Yuki in the Hills has space for 50 guests and the restaurant is wood-clad in typical Japanese style. The room is designed for a relaxing experience with the addition of food that you’d anticipate at a fine dining restaurant – it’s the best of both worlds.

Time Out tip: Tell your gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free friends about Yuki in the Hills immediately – there’s a plethora of super thoughtful choices up for grabs. No one is going hungry at this Aldgate eatery – not today.

Address: 2 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate

Price: Mid-range

What is it? A blowout restaurant at the base of the foothills within Penfolds winery’s historic Magill Estate vineyard (est. 1844).

Why go? Though it’s only 15 minutes from Adelaide’s city centre, Penfolds’ Magill Estate Restaurant is set high enough among the foothills to offer stellar views back over the CBD. They’re matched by seriously sophisticated food; Chef Scott Huggins works with the finest South Australian produce in an innovative degustation menu that can be paired with predictably brilliant wines (go all out and order some Grange – you know you want to). “It is my honour to create dishes that are a combination of refinement, magic and flavour. So that every guest leaves with a sense of bewilderment, and that lingering question...how?” That's what Chef Huggins stands by, and we’re here to tell you that we wholeheartedly agree that bewilderment is what you shall get from the delicate dishes. The fire and coals play a big part in this, mind you. Magill Estate Restaurant only accommodates 34 diners at any given time, so bookings are recommended to avoid any disappointment.

Time Out tip: For a more laid-back dining experience with the same dreamy views, head next door to the newly revamped Magill Estate Kitchen. Here, you can enjoy classic fish sandos and Mayura Station rump cap bresaola for under $20, or indulge with the grill menu featuring dry-aged tomahawk by the kilo, half lobsters with béarnaise and freshly made pasta.

Address: 78 Penfold Rd, Magill

Price: Blowout

What is it? Part Italian restaurant, part inventive wine bar with a few new-wave twists up its sleeve.

Why go? Traditional Italian dishes mingle with other cuisines at Anchovy Bandit to create playful, imaginative dishes. Fettuccine is tossed through blue swimmer crab meat, yuzu kosho and chilli, while pepperoni pizza gets a revamp with hot honey and jalapeños joining forces atop their puffy dough. Anchovy Bandit's pizza crusts are so thick and round, you could roll your hair with them. Except don’t; it’s put to much better use paired with one of the house-made ‘crust dips’. Choose from garlic butter or XO mayo. Wine is taken very seriously here, with a great range of South Australian and Italian varieties to try. As for the atmosphere, Anchovy Bandit is an idyllic date night spot – it’s timber-clad, a little bit retro, warm-toned – and the friendly service is a bonus. 

Time Out tip: Anchovy Bandit’s Bellini cocktails are seasonal, meaning that you’re not just stuck with prosecco combined with store-bought orange juice. Instead, you’ll be treated to house-made seasonal fruit purées that hit much, much differently.

Address: 96 Prospect Rd, Prospect

Price: Mid-range

What is it? A red-hot addition to Adelaide’s Indian food scene in 2021, Daughter in Law has quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the best. 

Why go? Although this Rundle Street eatery embraces an “inauthentic” label, it doesn’t fail to plate up big, bold flavours in its equally bold, neon-lit dining room. New-wave eats are born from combining both Australian and Asian ingredients, with the menu sectioned into ‘from the streets’, ‘from the pots’ and ‘from the tandoor’. Get stuck into the samosa chaat, the IFC (Indian fried chicken), or perhaps the barramundi curry. Inventive mocktails and cocktails are all the rage at Daughter in Law, too, including Problem Child with pisco, aperol, passionfruit, guava and lime.

Time Out tip: Got a big group? Let Daughter in Law take care of you with one of its Feed Me menus, featuring a chef's selection of street food, tandoor, curries, naan, rice and dessert.

Address: 290 Rundle St, Adelaide

Price: Mid-range