The Sitchu Awards 2025 Finalists – South Australia

After an incredible wave of nominations from our readers, the results are in — the finalists for the very first Sitchu Awards have been revealed. These are the venues, businesses, and neighbourhood favourites across South Australia that you told us make life that little bit more extraordinary.

From romantic restaurants to artisan bakeries, boutique wellness havens to foodie escapes, this is your chance to celebrate the very best of local living — the places and people who make SA shine.

Now it’s time to cast your vote for the winners in each category. By voting and supporting your favourites, you will go in the running to win *$1,000 cash.

The Categories & Nominees

Best Date Night Venue

• arkhé (Norwood)
• Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room (Adelaide CBD)
• La Louisiane (Adelaide CBD)
• Rosemont Hall (Prospect)
• Tutto Cucina + Bar (Adelaide CBD)

Best Deli or Sandwich Spot

• Bottega Bandito (Multiple Locations)
• Dante’s Deli (Glenelg)
• Frankly Bagels (Multiple Locations)
• Fratelli Italian Deli (Prospect)
• Just Down The Road (Unley)

Best Bakery

• Bakery on O’Connell (North Adelaide)
• Jenny’s Bakery (Multiple Locations)
• Port Elliot Bakery (Port Elliot)
• Prove Patisserie (Stepney)
• The Lost Loaf (Bowden)

Best Neighbourhood Bar

• Bar Torino (Adelaide CBD)
• East End Cellars (Adelaide CBD)
• Good Gilbert (Goodwood)
• Lune Bar & Eatery (Beulah Park)
• Pastel Wine Bar (North Adelaide)

Best Region For a Weekend Escape

• Adelaide Hills
• Barossa Valley
• Clare Valley
• Fleurieu Peninsula
• Kangaroo Island

Best New Restaurant Opening of 2025

• Mensa (Kent Town)
• OZIN Restaurant (Adelaide CBD)
• Pinco Italo (Adelaide CBD)
• Tarantino’s (Adelaide CBD)
• Tirage on Kangaroo Island (Kingscote)

Best Coffee Spot

• Bread & Butter (Woodville South)
• Cheeky Grin Coffee (Firle)
• Exchange Coffee (Adelaide CBD)
• My Kingdom for a Horse (Multiple Locations)
• Yolk Cafe (Walkerville)

Best Small Local Business – Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion, Wellness

• Denim Iniquity (Hyde Park)
• Etienne (Unley)
• Extend Studio (Prospect)
• Geranium (Adelaide CBD)
• IONE Spa And Wellness (West Lakes)

Best Foodie Suburb

• Adelaide CBD
• Henley Beach
• Hyde Park
• Norwood
• Prospect

Voting has now closed, thank you for taking part! Winners will be revealed on 12 November. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to be the first to know.

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