ADELAIDE FOOD CENTRAL

Hardy’s Verandah – New Menu Items & Alternative Beverage Pairing

A refreshed menu featuring alternative beverage pairings, and the biggest wine list in South Australia, welcomes patrons to Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant (HVR) this winter. The Adelaide Hills icon, located within Mt Lofty House (built 1852), is also enjoying 2026 recognition from Wine Spectator in their 2026 Restaurant Awards. HVR’s wine list received a Best of Award of Excellence accolade,…

Kaffana

As Australians, we’re very lucky to live in a multicultural society, particularly when it comes to food. There are so many different cuisines right at our door step. Kaffana is a new Serbian restaurant that has opened up on the revitalised Peel Street in the CBD. The owners of this place previously ran the well…

Edinburgh Hotel & Cellars

The Ed is one of the nicer establishments in Adelaide. The venue is located as the base of the foothills and is considerably spacious with so many different areas. Two of the features it’s known for are its beer garden and premium wine cellar. I’ve been to the Ed on many occasions, but tonight was the…

Roll In Saigon

Roll In Saigon is a small store on Goodwood Road just before the tram stop. Based on the food keeping warm under their heat lamps, I would say their roast pork, grilled chicken and spring rolls are their best sellers. In the other cabinet, they literally have piles of vegetables for their Vietnamese rolls. This…

Strawberry Fair Bakery

Strawberry Fair Bakery is a small family owned store located on busy South Road in Clovelly Park. One of the advantages of being a bakery is it’s fresh supply of Vietnamese rolls. This compliments their food offerings quite nicely. All their clientele are take away customers as there is no seating at this bakery. For…

House Of Pearl

House of Pearl used to be located amidst the hustle and bustle of Gouger Street, but has since moved to a quieter side street within the area. The restaurant specialises in Malaysian food, and their menu is quite extensive. The menu offerings are divided between entrees, rice and noodles, vegetables, seafood and meat dishes. They…

Ambassadors Hotel

Ambassadors Hotel is located right in the heart of the Adelaide CBD on King William Street. The building has a lot of old world charm about it with some things looking like they are in their original condition. Today, we decided to dine in the bar area which is at the back of the building….

Asian Puzzle Canteen

Asian Puzzle Canteen used to be called Moodle, a Taiwanese noodle bar. The signage and menu have changed, however, the business itself is still registered under the old name. The food is a mixture of Asian cuisines with hotpots, small tapas dishes, mains and their unique “Shao-xing Wine Chicken on Fire” (a drunken chicken dish…

Illy’s Cafe

I often wonder whether businesses change their name in order to attract new customers, particularly when the menu is still the same. They haven’t completely changed though as the menu board inside still bears the previous name. Illy’s Cafe, formerly known as Falafel Stop, is located close to the corner of Gouger Street and Morphett…

Betel Leaf Cafe

I’ve read that Betel Leaf Cafe makes one of the best Roast Pork Rolls in Adelaide, and today, I was here to find out for myself. Betel Leaf Cafe is located on Grange Road in Seaton. The venue looks deceptively small, however it has the capacity to comfortably seat 40. The decor is modern and…

Pasticceria Reggina

Pasticceria Reggina is a small little patisserie on Grange Road in Seaton. While it doesn’t look like much from the outside, the inside is filled with cabinets full of cakes and biscuits. There are so many choices, you’ll be scratching your head as to what to have. Some of their products are gluten free and…