Food and Culinary Culture in Adelaide

by Bistro Blackwood Restaurateur

Adelaide has history. As one of the first cities for free settlers, it’s been around since the 1800s. It has attracted a variety of people – from wealthy businessmen to those praying to scrape a living in the new settlement. Because of its beginnings, there is diversity on every corner.

Over the last century, the smart elegance of Adelaide with its parks and churches has blossomed. Now, the cultures that were once separate have come together to make Adelaide the best place for everything – shopping, eating, sightseeing. There’s something for everyone.

Arts and culture are at the heart of the city, and where to eat in Adelaide is dependent on your mood. Spanish tapas? Bar snacks? Local, organically sourced bistro classics? Whether you want to find the quirky places off the beaten path or the nice restaurants Adelaide has to offer, your taste buds will surely find what they’re craving.

In every section of Adelaide, you’ll find a variety of cultural cuisine - Italian, Greek, Mexican, Japanese – and plenty of coffee and dessert shops.

Even with Rundle Street’s upscale nature, you’ll still find amazing restaurants that meets your budget. After dinner, stick around for one of the renowned cocktails or a drink in one of the local pubs.

Hindley Street is better known for nightlife, but there are still many places for an excellent meal. Coffee shops and adorable restaurants line the street, and you can find plenty of night clubs and live music to keep your spirits up.

If you’re in the mood for Asian fare, or need a late night café or dessert bar, make your way to Gouger Street. Karaoke is also big here, so make sure you stop in and sing your heart out.

Head to North Adelaide for a range of Asian, Mexican, Irish, or Italian restaurants! The pubs are the main draw here, to you’ll end up on O’Connell Street for those.

If alfresco is what you need, where to eat in Adelaide will take you to Norwood & Magill. Spend the day in a bookstore and end the evening with a glass of wine.

Wealth and upscale more your taste? Try Unley, Hyde Park, and Goodwood. Here, the Nice Restaurants Adelaide include gourmet bakeries and small goods stores. The nightlife is also amazing here, with burlesque-themed bars as well as other cosy spots.

No matter where in Adelaide you find yourself, you can be sure to find exactly the food you’re looking for, along with a variety of drink and nightlife.