Food and Drink: From Budget to Boujee

Carton Deli

62 Pulteney St

Just off of Rundle Mall you’ll find Carton Deli, boasting fresh sandos with influences from Japan to France. If you need a little pick me up, grab a coffee. If the weather’s nice, they’re the perfect treats to take around the corner to the Botanic Gardens for a picnic.

Bandit Pizza and Wine

248 Unley Rd

Traditional hand-stretched Neapolitan pizza in the heart of Unley. Make your way south on Monday nights to score $30 bottomless pizzas with a range of vego, vegan and carnivore options to please everyone. If you’re feeling boujee, add a round of oysters to the table, or peruse the incredible wine list including Italian and French imports and a wide range of local natties.

Ban Ban Bar & Chicken

145 Franklin St

Korean fried chicken has been having a moment for a while, and the OG Franklin Street location of Ban Ban was one of the first of its kind in Adelaide. There are now four locations across the city and suburbs but the full experience is on Franklin Street. Grab cocktail jugs, soju, Spam fries and of course, Korean fried chicken. Expect sticky fingers.

Icarus, photo by Kelsey Zafiridis

Icarus Wine Bar

23 Peel St

Peel Street is a longstanding hot spot for late night drinks and nibbles and newcomer Icarus Wine Bar fits in beautifully. Grab some small plates with influences from across the Mediterranean for a light dinner, or get into their large plates and sides for a totally satisfying session. Pair with a classic cocktail or a bottle of vino to round out the experience.

Longplay Bistro

131 Pirie St

From the hospo masterminds who gave Adelaide Clever Little Tailor and Pink Moon Saloon comes a decadent yet relaxed dining experience. The vibes are immaculate with a DJ spinning vinyl through service and some of the most knowledgeable waitstaff to guide you through the food and beverage offerings.

Bibo Bar and Eatery

97 King William St

If you need something light in between shows or alongside a glass of wine, Bibo Bar and Eatery have you covered. A focus on local producers ensures the freshest charcuterie boards highlighting some incredible South Australian cheese, olives and smallgoods. If you need something bigger to get you through the night, grab some larger share plates. Choose from pasta, terrine, tacos and arepas. Create your own degustation.

Niña Restaurant

38 Rosina St

Travel to Spain for the night at Niña with a selection of authentic tapas dishes including patata bravas, chicken pintxo and escabeche. If you’ve got time, check out their Ñom Ñom set menu to cruise through tapas, mains with Basque cheesecake and crema catalana to close. Expect some new taste discoveries!

Allegra Dining Room

L1/125 Gilles St

If you’re not a good one for making decisions, Allegra is a perfect option. To dine at Allegra is to put full trust in the chefs – their set menu varies daily based on the seasonal produce available and the only guarantee is that it is 100% plant-based. The intimate 28 seat restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy and explore the excitement of vegan fare.

Bistro Français

144A King William Rd

If you’re hunting for classic French cuisine, look no further. There’s nothing new on this menu, there’s no boundary pushing – just high quality dishes including ratatouille, confit duck, escargots and crème brûlée. If you’re having a hard time choosing, their $90 feed me option will have you feeling satisfied in no time.

Restaurant Botanic

Plane Tree Dr

For a night unlike any other, head to Australia's Best Restaurant (no, seriously) and indulge in a four hour tasting experience. Restaurant Botanic forage from the Botanic Gardens to fill their plates with over 26 ‘flavour combinations’. If you’re into your wine, you can go for a paired cellar wine experience featuring Champagne, Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy and limited release bottles from across Australia.