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Food and Drink News in Adelaide You Need to Know About
Known for award-winning wineries and impeccable dining, there's always some exciting food and drink news in Adelaide.
The latest Adelaide food and drink news brings a steady stream of openings, rebrands, awards and updates from the venues shaping South Australia’s dining scene. From fine dining restaurants and cosy neighbourhood bars to cellar doors across the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare, there is always something new to discover.
We’re rounding up the stories worth knowing about, from exciting new venues and industry recognition to the people, places and experiences keeping Adelaide’s hospitality scene on the move.
In This Guide
Food and Drink News in Adelaide: Latest News
Port Adelaide’s Next Great Cafe Is Rising on the Water
Something new is taking shape on the Port River. An iconic waterfront building, perched right on the water, is set to become Juno this spring. It overlooks the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, a setting built for slowing down, whether you’re there for the cafe, an event, or somewhere in between.
Great coffee and local produce will anchor the offering. But it’s the view doing most of the talking here. As Port Adelaide undergoes its own refresh, Juno feels like a natural next chapter for a suburb on the move.
Coming soon to Mundy Street, Port Adelaide
Brooki Bakehouse Is Opening Its First Permanent Adelaide Store
No more smuggling cookies over state borders; Brooki Bakehouse is officially setting up shop in Adelaide for good. The Brisbane-born bakery that turned chunky cookies into a viral moment, and already had the city queuing at Westfield Marion earlier this year, is opening a permanent location at Adelaide Airport this July. The kiosk will run the regular line-up, the Classic Choc Chip, Cookie Butter Cookie, Red Velvet and NYC Cookie, boxed up in that pink packaging the brand’s known for. So if you’ve got a flight to catch, there’s now one more reason to get there early.
Opening July 17, 2026
1 James Schofield Drive, Adelaide Airport
Food and Drink News in Adelaide: Coming Soon
Michelin Pedigree Meets Mexican Home Cooking at Adelaide’s Exciting New Opening
Adelaide’s restaurant scene has a serious new arrival coming this winter. Barro is the CBD debut from husband-and-wife duo Alejandro Huerta and Galia Valadez, and the credentials alone are worth paying attention to. Alejandro has cooked at Pujol, Noma and Alinea, three of the most acclaimed restaurants on the planet, yet Barro is a deliberate departure from that world. This is a small room with a big heart and a Mexican soul, a wine bar where catch-ups turn into long nights and nobody rushes the bill.
The menu goes well beyond tacos, with traditional dishes like mole and consomé sitting alongside thoughtfully incorporated South Australian produce. Galia’s pastry background shapes a dessert menu that gives Mexican sweets the serious attention they deserve, while the drinks list is led by award-winning bartender Eduardo Conde, whose cocktail program explores the full breadth of Mexican spirits, poured to be shared and savoured. Not quite traditional, not quite expected and if the early details are anything to go by, Barro is shaping up to be one of Adelaide’s most exciting openings of the year.
Opening August 1, 2026
38 Rosina Street, Adelaide
Rymill Park’s New Kiosk Cafe Is Almost Here
One of Adelaide’s most anticipated park upgrades is finally taking shape. The historic Rymill Park Kiosk is officially being transformed into a charming new lakeside cafe, with an opening locked in for September 2026. But you won’t have to wait until spring to see what’s in store. The site will be activated throughout Illuminate Adelaide from July 3 to 19, giving festival-goers a first taste of the precinct’s next chapter before the cafe officially opens its doors.
Set beside the lake and operated by the much-loved team behind Peter Rabbit, the reimagined kiosk promises the kind of easy-going city escape Adelaide does so well — think coffee by the water, leafy surrounds and, come summer, the return of the iconic row boats.
The kiosk has been a fixture of Rymill Park since the 1960s and was fondly known as Arnie’s Kiosk for two decades. Its revival marks one of the final pieces of the park’s extensive renewal, which has already delivered a revitalised lake, upgraded bridges, new pathways, lighting and lush landscaping. By spring, one of Adelaide’s prettiest pockets will have a fresh reason to linger. Coffee, lake views and a little nostalgia? We’re in.
$2M Makeover is Underway at The Kensi
The beloved Kensi (The Kensington Hotel) is mid-makeover, and it’s looking good. $2 million is going into a full refresh of the restaurant, wine bar and function spaces, giving the place a breezy Hamptons vibe — lighter, brighter, and way more elevated.
Designed by Fleur Linke from Surround Interiors, the upgrade brings skylights flooding the space with sun, a revamped wine display, a spruced-up alfresco, and a slick private boardroom for those big deal moments. Hotel Manager Chris Eitzen says it’s all about keeping the personality locals love while making the space feel fresh, fun, and a little luxe.
The best part? You can still pop in for your usual drinks or long lunches while the work rolls out. By June, expect the Kensi to be even more of an east-Adelaide go-to for anything from weekday drinks to celebrations that need a little extra flair.
23 Regent Street, Kensington
$15M Glow-Up Set For Go-To Foodie Strip
Adelaide’s go-to foodie and cultural strip, Gouger Street, could finally get the upgrade it’s been quietly begging for. The Adelaide City Council is set to discuss a proposed $15 million makeover, and if it gets the nod, construction could kick off in May 2026, starting with the Market Square frontage. The plan? A greener, shadier street that’s easier to stroll, wheel, or cycle, buzzing with light, events, and welcoming spots that make you want to linger. Smarter layouts are designed to declutter the chaos, boost trade and dining, and celebrate the rich heritage of Chinatown and the Adelaide Central Market. If it all goes ahead, by late 2027 the strip could feel fresher, livelier, and more unmistakably Adelaide than ever.
Food and Drink News in Adelaide: New Openings & Launches
Mercato Opens New North Adelaide Flagship
Mercato at 88 O’Connell Street isn’t just a store, it’s a destination. Think Eataly, but right in North Adelaide. Polished interiors and curated pantry goods set the stage, while the vibrant bar serves authentic Italian coffee, house-made pastries, small and large plates with a modern Australian twist, plus aperitivo and antipasto for your afternoon or pre-dinner ritual. From browsing premium groceries to lingering over a glass of wine, it’s a playground for food lovers to shop, taste, and savour.
88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
Gelato & Pastry Magic Are About to Drop in North Adelaide
North Adelaide’s sweet treat game just got turbocharged. Gelato Messina has opened its third Adelaide location alongside Shadow Baking’s second, and together they’re creating one gorgeous dual-brand space at 88 O’Connell Street. Designed by Vie Studio, the fit-out is inspired by The Grand Budapest Hotel and leans into a slightly surreal, old-meets-new aesthetic, nodding to North Adelaide’s heritage while layering in bold, modern personality. Think pastel tones, sculptural forms, and terrazzo underfoot — with a clever connecting door between the two spaces so you can drift effortlessly from gelato to pastry and back again. The launch brings 40 flavours of Messina magic (35 classics plus 5 rotating weekly specials), alongside shakes and take-home tubs.
88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
Adelaide Is Chasing This Sold-Out Salt Bread
There’s a 20-gram block of butter rolled into every single piece, and once you know that, the sold-out first drop makes complete sense. Medo is the Mile End micro bakery from duo Michelle and Evelyn, and their thing is Japanese salt bread, hand-rolled in small batches and released in limited monthly drops. The butter melts as it bakes, giving each roll a crispy golden shell, a soft cloud-like centre, and a signature hollow right through the middle. There are six flavours to get across: Original, Garlic Butter, Hot Honey Cream Cheese, Ube, Matcha Strawberry, and a Pandan Kaya finished in desiccated coconut. Pre-orders open two weeks before pickup, and they go fast.
Wood-Fired Mornings Have Arrived at Falcone
North Adelaide’s beloved wood-fired pizza spot Falcone has added a new reason to visit — and it starts well before the ovens are loaded with dough. Owner Nick Barone and his partner Marie have launched a Friday and Saturday micro bakery from 8.15am, bringing the same wood-fired approach that’s made Falcone a sellout most nights to an early morning lineup worth setting an alarm for.
McLaren Vale Now Has a Permanent Home for SA’s Most Obsessed-Over Crumpet
Angelle and Daniel’s story spans London, Paris and a farmers’ market tent in Willunga — and their sourdough crumpets have earned a cult following at every stop. Now they have a permanent home in McLaren Vale, called Neighbours.
The crumpets take three days to make. Organic flour, water and natural yeast ferment for 72 hours before Angelle works the hotplate with the kind of precision that looks like intuition. They arrive golden and deeply textured, served with house-made cultured butter and jam or local honey — or packaged in six-packs to take home.
The space is minimal and unfussy: cement floors, timber finishes, the same Synesso machine that poured coffees at their Paris cafe. Beyond the crumpets, expect scrambled eggs with house-made chutney and parsley oil, butter bean puree with mushrooms and poached egg, smashed avo, cake, and Dawn Patrol coffee.
402 Main Road, McLaren Vale
The Viral Dot Cake Has Found Its Way to Adelaide
If your feed has been taken over by cups piled high with hundreds-and-thousands, you’ve met the Dot Cake — a sweet sensation that started life at a bakery in New York before the internet did what the internet does and spread it across the world. The concept is simple but deeply satisfying: a moist cake layered with frosting and completely blanketed by a dense, crunchy layer of hundreds and thousands (or dots).
Adelaide has officially jumped on the trend, with Gilly’s Espresso and sister venue, Chapter 3, serving up the viral dessert from May 27th. The cups arrive in two varieties — sprinkle-topped or chocolate shaving-dusted — and are every bit as photogenic in person as they are on your screen.
274/276 Unley Road, Unley
27 Frome Street, Adelaide
SA Just Made the World’s First Strawberry Pistachio Spread
South Australia has quietly dropped a world-first for those with a sweet tooth — and it’s as chic as it is indulgent. Meet Pinkstachio, a strawberry–pistachio spread dreamed up by two best friends right here in SA, blending nutty richness with fresh berry sweetness in a signature blush-pink hue.
Made with locally grown Murray River pistachios and real strawberries, it leans into a clean, feel-good formula — no palm oil, no additives, nothing artificial. It’s vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and crafted for conscious indulgence that doesn’t compromise on flavour.
But this isn’t just one for your morning toast. Think spooned over pancakes, swirled through yoghurt, layered with fruit or even stirred into your go-to drinks. Equal parts pantry staple and elevated treat, this local creation feels destined for cult status.
Adelaide’s First Burrata Bar Finds Permanent Home in CBD
Adelaide’s burrata cravings are here to stay. Project Burrata has found a permanent home in the CBD, bringing all the gooey, creamy goodness that had us lining up at the Adelaide Central Market straight to Wyatt Street. Every bowl is handmade and packed with flavour, but our eyes are on The Ragu — slow‑cooked beef, pork & veal; The Plum — creamy burrata with Adelaide Hills plums and fresh passionfruit; and The Orange — seasonal orange and fennel cutting through the richness. Indulgent, comforting, and downright dreamy, each bowl is a little taste of southern Italy.
18 Wyatt Street, Adelaide
Joe’s at Sabella Just Traded Pizza for a Mexico City
Joe’s at Sabella has always had something quietly special about it — a century-old church in McLaren Vale with the kind of atmosphere most restaurants spend years trying to manufacture. This month, it gets a new name and an entirely new direction to match. Welcome, Joe’s Mexico City Kitchen.
What started as Taco José — the smoky, mezcal-lit courtyard pop-up that earned its reputation one charcoal-kissed plate at a time — has outgrown its corner and taken over the whole building. The menu has followed with ambition: small bites and proper tacos that ease you in, plates designed to share, and a Mexican take on tiramisu that suggests the kitchen is having as much fun as you will. This is Mexican food with a city pulse and a wine region address, and the two turn out to suit each other rather well.
From May 28, 2026
133 Main Road, McLaren Vale
Yakisan’s New Way To Do Late Nights In Adelaide
Yakisan arrived on O’Connell Street six months ago with a clear point of view — live-fire grilling, considered flavour, and the kind of atmosphere that makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. It found its crowd quickly. Now the team is pushing further. NIGHTCHA is a late-night supper club launching this May, running Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm to midnight.
The menu takes its cues from after-hours dining culture across Asia — champagne, caviar, nigiri, hand rolls, and a luxury cheeseburger that earns its place on the list. Indulgent without being excessive. The kind of eating that only really makes sense later in the evening.
88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
Viral Souffle Pancakes Land in Glenelg
Glenelg just got a serious sweet upgrade. Momo Japanese Souffle Pancakes are here, and yes, they live up to the hype. Light, cloud-like stacks crafted with rice flour and airy meringue for that signature height and jiggle, cooked low and slow to a custard-like centre — patience rewarded, about 20 minutes per stack. Topped with house-made sauces and toppings like Yuzu Blueberry Cheesecake, Matcha Creme Brulee, Biscoff Tiramisu, and of course, a classic option, too. Grab a Japanese-inspired specialty drink while you wait and soak in the beachside vibes.
Unit 16/7 Moseley Square, Glenelg
Pepper Lunch Makes Its Adelaide Comeback
Fans of sizzling, DIY-style dining can rejoice — Pepper Lunch is back in Adelaide. The Japanese fast-steak concept, known for its signature hot plates and customisable meals is coming soon in an express format to City Cross. Whether you’re craving steak, rice or pasta, this interactive dining experience promises the same satisfying sizzle that made it a cult favourite back on Gouger Street.
Coming soon to City Cross, 31-39 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Adelaide’s New Ramen Pop-Up Serving Up a Twist
No more than 100 bowls a day, that’s Toriok — a pop-up where every bowl is made with care, craft, and a whole lot of soul. Owner-chef Hugh Ok fell for ramen in Japan, lived it, breathed it, and spent 20+ years perfecting it. Reuniting with Terukazu Mukai, ex-Himeji Ramen Izakaya head chef, they’re serving Adelaide ramen that’s creamy, rich, but light enough to enjoy every day. The menu is tight and deliberate: signature Tori Paitan, Spicy Tori Paitan, Chicken Shoyu, brothless Mazesoba, and a veggie-friendly Creamy Miso Soy — all built on a 22-hour simmered chicken broth. It’s a small space, but it more than makes up for it in flavour.
Opening December 16th, 2025
14 Eliza Street, Adelaide
Honeydripper HiFi Now Does Mornings
Since opening on Frome Street in mid‑2025, Honeydripper HiFi Bar has been Adelaide’s go-to spot for music lovers, cocktail enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a retro‑inspired vibe. Two levels, hi‑fi speakers, and a curated record library make it feel like your cool friend’s living room — cosy, stylish, and full of character.
Now, the AM gets the Honeydripper treatment with the launch of Honeydripper Mornings. Sip perfectly brewed coffee, tuck into bagels topped with smoked salmon, tuna, or veggie options, and enjoy cheeky drink specials like guava matcha with Yakult foam and Mont Blanc coffee with orange zest and nutmeg. Free Wi‑Fi and power points in every booth make it easy to settle in, work, or meet friends.
Weekdays, 7.30am to 2pm
11 Frome Street, Adelaide
Midnight Spaghetti Finds New Home at The Ed Castle
Midnight Spaghetti has landed at The Ed Castle Hotel. Once calling Grenfell Street home, the old spot’s gone, but Tuesday night takeover vibes are very much alive — pastas from $15, entree specials, and yes, the iconic Midnight Spaghetti with anchovies, olives, chilli, pangrattato and pecorino, is now on the menu all week.
233 Currie Street, Adelaide
Multi-Million Dollar Modachau Set to Ignite Prospect’s Dining Scene
Big things are happening on Churchill Road — say hello to Modachau, a multi-million-dollar, two-storey restaurant from the powerhouse Nguyen family, the team behind Ong Vietnamese Kitchen, Noi Vietnamese Eatery, Devour Café, Shibui Dessert Bar and Shmochi by Shibui. This time, the siblings are going all in with modern Asian cuisine that’s equal parts fire, flavour and finesse.
Leading the charge is Thy, who calls Modachau a true family project and a love letter to both their roots and the community they’ve grown with. Designed by Mavtect Designs and built by Beyond Built Projects, the custom space will pair warm walnut tones with sleek, architectural lines.
Set to rise from the site of the former Rose Garden Restaurant — we’re calling it now — Modachau is shaping up to be the next big name on Adelaide’s culinary map.
125 Churchill Road, Prospect
Coming 2026
Haigh’s Chocolates Officially Opens New $120M Facility
The Haigh’s Chocolates Salisbury South HQ is complete — and yes, it’s basically South Australia’s version of Willy Wonka. The 18,000m² hub will double chocolate output to 2,000 tonnes a year for Haigh’s 22 stores nationwide. Inside, there are design nods to the chocolatier’s most-famed treats, including chocolate frogs and freckles, plus a staff lounge for its 400 staff. For a 110-year-old family business, it’s proof that big, clever and slightly cheeky chocolate dreams are very much alive.
Food and Drink News in Adelaide: Awards
Adelaide Central Market Ranked Among the World’s Top Food Markets
Adelaide’s food scene has scored a global moment, with the Adelaide Central Market officially named one of the world’s top three food markets in a new ranking by travel specialists AllClear.
One of the largest undercover fresh food meccas in the Southern Hemisphere, the CBD market is a constant bustle of flavour and colour — where seasonal produce meets speciality grocers, and bakers, butchers and makers sit shoulder to shoulder under one roof, bringing the city’s food culture to life in real time.
The study analysed thousands of four and five-star reviews from food-loving travellers around the world, with the Adelaide icon landing in third place — behind London’s Borough Market and Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market, and ahead of global heavyweights including Mercado Central in Spain, Marché Bastille in Paris and Chelsea Market in New York City.
McLaren Vale Just Made the World’s Best Negroni
Never Never Distilling Co. has taken out World’s Best Contemporary Premix at the World Drink Awards in London — and the cocktail that clinched it started life at their McLaren Vale cellar door.
The Panettone Negroni is built on Never Never’s Triple Juniper Gin — itself a former World’s Best — alongside Campari, Australian sweet vermouth, local aged muscat, Australian orange liqueur, and a blend of toasty vanilla and biscuit. It’s a riff on the classic that skews slightly sweeter, with the warmth and spiced richness of Italian panettone bread baked into every sip.
Co-founder Sean Baxter describes it as one of the venue’s most-loved pours — bottled so it could travel further than the cellar door. The World Drink Awards, it turns out, agreed.
Fresh ciabatta, thick-cut focaccia, cinnamon scrolls and Marie’s Greek pastries all come out of the wood oven in the early hours — but it’s the mini ciabatta rolls served hot with whipped butter that have already stolen the show. They soft-launched over the weekend and were gone in under two hours.
58 Melbourne Street, Adelaide
SA’s Top Tables Shine at the 2026 AGFG Chef Hat Awards
South Australia is serving up some serious culinary fire. The 2026 Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards are in, and a handful of local venues are leading the pack with next-level dining. Topping the SA charts with 18 Chef Hats each are Maxwell Restaurant in McLaren Vale, Restaurant Botanic in Adelaide CBD, and Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant in the eastern suburbs — proof that modern Australian cuisine in SA is where it’s at.
Close behind, with 17 Chef Hats, are Hentley Farm in the Barossa, LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand in the Adelaide Hills, Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, with Anvers Wines becoming the first South Australian venue to ever achieve that score on debut, placing it among the top 0.25% of restaurants nationally. Whether you’re planning a wine-country getaway or a city night out, these award-winning venues are the places to go in 2026 for flavours, flair, and a whole lot of foodie inspo.
Where to Find South Australia’s Best Wine List
The Salopian Inn in McLaren Vale has claimed Best Wine List South Australia 2025 at Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. Modern Australian bites meet a wine list expertly curated by Alex Marchetti, featuring 623 wines and 41 by the glass. Prices are friendly, the cellar — just down the stairs — is yours to explore, and yes, you can fondly handle your pick before sipping. This year, the Awards have gone next-level, releasing a Top 10 Wine Lists ranking for the first time, giving you even more reason to toast your way through SA’s finest collections.
Top 10
The Salopian Inn
2KW Bar & Restaurant
A Prayer For The Wild At Heart
Chianti
Coal Cellar
Crafers Hotel
Hardy’s Verandah
Mother Vine
Restaurant Botanic
Stirling Hotel
Forbes Names Penfolds World’s Second Best Winery
Penfolds Magill Estate has cemented its name on the world stage, taking out the number two spot on Forbes’ World’s 50 Best Wineries list as ranked by wine experts at Virgin Wines. Founded in 1844, the estate is the birthplace of the legendary Grange wine, where visitors can explore historic bluestone cellars, sample back-vintage Grange in private tastings, and enjoy seasonal degustation menus at Magill Estate Restaurant — all framed by sweeping vineyard and city views. From its heritage roots to its modern-day experiences, Penfolds proves that South Australian wine stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s finest.
78 Penfold Road, Magill
Maxwell Wines Celebrated Among World’s Wine Elite
South Australia’s Maxwell Wines is putting McLaren Vale on the global gourmet map. Named a global winner at the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Bordeaux, France, the cellar door is being celebrated for making three-hatted dining accessible with a snack menu crafted by award-winning chefs. Bite-sized, fine-dining-level treats + world-class wines = a tasting experience you won’t forget. With this kind of accolade, it’s safe to say McLaren Vale is officially a must-visit for wine lovers worldwide.
Olivers Road, McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale Wineries Shine At 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards
South Australia was an undeniable star at the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, and we are absolutely here for it. Wine of the Year went to Thistledown’s This Charming Man Grenache 2024 – a McLaren Vale standout that lives up to its name with elegance and finesse. Sourced from old vines in Clarendon, this small-batch beauty impressed judges for its provenance, quality and depth of flavour. Think black fruits layered with warming spice, violet, mineral notes and a touch of black cherry – drinking beautifully now, but built for the cellar. It’s a true love letter to Grenache.
The wins didn’t stop there. McLaren Vale’s Bondar Wines took out Best Value Winery, proving that world-class wine doesn’t need a luxury price tag. This husband-and-wife team is celebrated for producing vibrant, savoury drops that showcase both quality and sustainability. Structured yet approachable, Bondar’s wines are the ultimate pick for those who want standout bottles without breaking the bank.
Find the full list of winners here.
FAQs
South Australian restaurants, wineries and producers are regularly recognised across a range of national and international awards. Key ones include the Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards, which rank fine dining restaurants nationally, the Halliday Wine Companion Awards, which cover wine quality and winery performance, and Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, which recognise the strength and curation of a venue’s wine offering. International recognition, such as the World’s 50 Best Wineries list and the World Drink Awards, also regularly features South Australian wineries and cocktail creations, reflecting the state’s standing on the global stage.
Adelaide’s food scene has followed several broader trends seen across Australia, including viral bakery items, Japanese-inspired desserts and cafe concepts, and a strong focus on small-batch, slow-fermented baked goods. Alongside these trend-led openings, the city has also seen growth in wine bar and small plate dining, late-night supper club formats, and dedicated dessert and gelato destinations. This mix reflects a scene that engages with national and global food movements while maintaining a strong base of wine-region dining and produce-driven cooking that’s specific to South Australia.
McLaren Vale is one of South Australia’s key wine regions, known for producing internationally awarded wines and increasingly for its dining and cellar door experiences. The region has picked up major recognition at events including the World Drink Awards, the Halliday Wine Companion Awards, and the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, alongside a growing number of acclaimed restaurants operating alongside its wineries. Its appeal lies in combining high-quality wine production with a dining scene that ranges from casual cellar door snacks to multi-hatted restaurants, all within a compact, drivable region close to Adelaide.
Adelaide’s dining is spread across several distinct precincts rather than concentrated in one strip. The CBD and North Adelaide cover fine dining, wine bars and destination cafes, Gouger Street anchors the city’s food and cultural scene alongside Chinatown and the Adelaide Central Market, and inner suburbs like Prospect, Kensington and Unley have become known for standout neighbourhood openings. Beyond the metro area, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills pair restaurants and cellar doors within the same wine region, making them popular for a full day of eating and drinking without needing to travel far between venues.
South Australia’s strength lies in the close relationship between its capital and its surrounding wine regions, including the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley. This proximity means Adelaide diners have easy access to cellar door dining, regional produce and wine-matched menus that many other Australian cities can’t offer within a short drive. The state regularly performs well in national and international recognition, from chef hat rankings to global wine tourism awards, reflecting a hospitality culture that spans everything from CBD fine dining to working cellar doors and small-batch producers.
Now that you’re across the most important food and drink news in Adelaide, it’s time to start seeing what the hype is about! Start with our guide to the best fine-dining restaurants, followed by the best wineries to sip and swill your way through.
