Sidewood Estate Restaurant

Sidewood Estate Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Anna

   Adelaide1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good. Service friendly but slow and seemed disorganised. We had to approach staff for menus etc. Very noisy and we struggled to hear each other.
   

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   Brenton

   Melbourne3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Sour dough was cold and stale, almost too hard to saw through with a knife. whipped butter to accompany was frozen, buratta was also very cold and hard. Triple cooked pork belly felt like it was overcooked and then heated in the microwave, it was super chewy and well hidden under a mass of salad. Potatoes were delicious although I couldn’t identify any preserved lemon in the dish. The room is lovely but it felt like the service staff were always confused. There’s better food options in the Adelaide hills.
   

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   Jeffrey

   Adelaide1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great selection of tapas serves at reasonable price
   

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   timothy

   South Australia1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   It's okay, but we won't be back. On arrival, hard to know where to go, as no staff were there to greet us. Those that were there acted busy. Once we did get shown to our seats we were given menus, but no wine list. When staff came to our table to take the order, part way through the waiter taking our order suddenly yelled very loudly across the table at a young boy going down the decking stairs not with us and told him not to go down there, the young boy promptly burst into tears and ran back to his table. The abrupt yelling of the waiter like that was a restaurant first for me. I ordered wine off the menu as they mentioned paired wines there. The wine list came later from the waiter that liked to yell, but we had ordered the wine already. Then when the wine came it was the wrong wine, they then went off to get the right bottle after we corrected them. Food came, it was okay,.some.of the dishes were better than others. The kids meal was very average, my daughter ate half of it, the chicken was overcooked. The outside crumb was a solid mess. I would think it was from the freezer. I asked for more table water, it came when we were leaving, waitress said she forgot. Mains were okay, but the pork should have been cooked better, the rubbery fatty bits were a disappointment. Servings were small. There is potential here, nice setting, they appear understaffed and the yelling waiters manners in general are off putting. Why yell at full force accross the table, it's not a bar on Hindley Street. In terms of value, there are better places to visit that offer more for the same prices we paid.
   

   Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on May 1, 2025

   Hi Timothy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations — that’s not the level of service we aim to provide. We take all feedback seriously and will be addressing the issues you raised, particularly around staff attentiveness, communication, and food quality. It's clear we fell short in a number of areas during your visit, and we’re taking the necessary steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We do hope to welcome you back in the future for a much better experience. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. Warm regards, The Sidewood Team
   

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   John

   WA1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful lunch. Great chef at work a real gem. The pizza was at a high standard. The manger was experience and a joy to talk with. Thanks for the beautiful experience see you next time the pizza expert.
   

   Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hi John, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our pizzas and the company of our manager! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Warm Regards, The Sidewood Team
   

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   Anh

   Adelaide1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely atmosphere with lots of outdoor area & family friendly. Good service & plenty of waiters despite crowds. Good food.
   

   Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hi Anh, Thank you for your great review, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind Regards, The Sidewood Team
   

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   Anne

   Adelaide1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a shared lunch on the deck...it was fabulous
   

   Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hi Anne, We are glad to hear your lunch was fabulous, we look forward to hosting you again soon. The Sidewood Team
   

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   Jen

   Adelaide1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A gorgeous dining experience - beautiful setting, delicious food and friendly service.
   

   Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hi Jen, Thanks for your review, we hope to welcome you back soon! The Sidewood Team
   

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   Julie

   Adelaide1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Surprise lunch for my sister's BD. Great food, fantastic cocktails, staff very attentive and a surprise- they make a Sparkling Shiraz ( our favourite). Delishishness +++😋
   

   Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your great review! We are glad to hear you had a good time and loved our sparkling shiraz. Kind Regards, The Sidewood Team
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Our meals were delicious. Service was great. Thank you
    

    Sidewood Estate RestaurantResponded on April 29, 2025

    Thank you for your great review, we look forward to welcoming you back again :) Kind Regards, The Sidewood Team
    

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