Those familiar with the story of Pinocchio would know that Gepetto is the name of the fictional woodcarver. The name has also been used for an Italian restaurant in Hahndorf, which is now over a year old. Co-owner, Mick Romeo has spent decades in hospitality and has mastered the art of pizza making, while Head…
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Oasis Pizza and Pasta – Torrensville
There are two Oasis Pizza and Pasta stores, one in Cowandilla and the other at the Brickworks Marketplace in Torrensville. The latter is their second store and has been open for just over a year. Their pizzas come in four different sizes (small 9 inch, large 12 inch, family 15 inch and party 18 inch)…
Al Italia Food Truck
We’d all agree that pizzas cooked in a wood oven are the best, and to have them come from a food truck is an even better concept. Roaming the streets of Adelaide is the Al Italia Food Truck with a wood oven fitted at the back of the van. All the pizzas are 9 inches…
Al Mina on Prospect
I was already familiar with Al Mina when they used to be located in Central Market Arcade in the city. A month after opening the store in Prospect, the city location closed, as did the retail component of their store in Blair Athol. For Sam, one of the co-owners, it was all about consolidation and…
Pizza Pan – Seaview Downs
Pizza Pan is a franchise that was started by Abed and Isa, many years ago. There are currently three stores with Abed owning the Seaview Downs business while Isa owns the other two. The Seaview Downs store is located within a small complex on Seacombe Road and is purely takeaway. There are 22 pizzas on…
Insieme Ristorante – New Spring Menu
The elegant and intimate interior of Insieme Ristorante offers a blissful escape from the busy city centre where it is conveniently located. Meaning ‘together’ Insieme is just the place to gather with friends and family to experience refined Italian cuisine and friendly, efficient service. We sampled some of the dishes from the inspired spring menu…
La Romana Pizza Bar – Newton
There are 3 La Romana Pizza Bars in Adelaide. While there are 2 others that bear the same name, the original is in Newton and has a completely different menu. All the pizzas here come in one size (12 inches) and use only the freshest ingredients. The offerings are extensive with over 25 pizzas to…
Sfizio Cucina e Bar
People are spoilt for choice when it comes to Italian cafes down The Parade. The latest one to open its doors is Sfizio Cucina e Bar. “Sfizio” is a slang word in Italian with many different meanings. In this particular case, we were told that it meant “to crave”, and that’s exactly what we did,…
Farina 00 Pasta & Wine Bar – Artisan Degustation
Adelaide Food Central are big fans of Farina 00 Pasta and Wine Bar, especially of their freshly made pasta and their strong focus on customer service. When we were invited to their Artisan Degustation which consists of a generous 7 courses matched with Farnese Wines, we were more than excited. We’ve already reviewed them twice…
Pranzo – New Menu Items
Located right in the business district of Adelaide, Pranzo is a favourite hangout among the business, media and political identities. Not only are they a great place for coffee, they also serve up delicious modern Italian cuisine. It was only 6 months ago since our last visit, but since then, there have been a couple…
