Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Adelaide

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Adelaide? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (83)

$41 to $100

Barbecue

St Morris

About the restaurant

At hoosegow your tastebuds will surrender to many OMG moments
of Charcoal Deliciousness! AND... our cocktails are SO GOOD
to look at and heavenly to drink!
Kitchen Closes at 8:00pm but we are open till late.

Top review

Alissa

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food, amazing drinks and amazing people. Feels like family dinner with the beautiful staff at Hoosegow 💞

Asha

4.9

4.9 (76)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Goodwood

About the restaurant

asha is a contemporary Australian restaurant with a Middle Eastern influence.
Find us in the leafy suburb of Goodwood, Adelaide, 2 doors down from Good Gilbert. This intimate dining space has been designed to elevate neighbourhood high-end casual dining, transporting you in time and place.
We have 3 distinct dining areas available, a hotel-esq bar with deep stools which will allow you to oversee Chef Scott Fox and his team cook for the restaurant whilst you can watch the hustle of the bar, with it's tall custom built cherry oak shelves, before you - we think this is our favourite spot. Alternatively, you may find yourself in our intimate bar booths wrapped in blue velvet and leather, these are very cosy and are best enjoyed with some of your best friends or family. Lastly, our main dining space will be for those who prefer a more formal setting with a little more space, banquette seating and dining chairs.

Top review

Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere. We were warmly greeted by Mel, who was professional and patient. She answered our questions and accommodated our dietary requirements while also providing explanations of the menu and some helpful suggestions. The food was outstanding! The fresh Turkish bread paired perfectly with the homemade hummus, and the beetroot dish had an ideal balance of sweetness and citrusy sourness. The broccolini was fresh and complemented by delicious spices, making for a simple yet delightful dish. The baked pumpkin brought out its natural sweetness, and the spicy pumpkin seed sauce created a fantastic combination. Overall, we had an excellent experience and will definitely visit again!

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Experience

3 or 4 Course Choice Menu

Experience

A La Carte Menu

Shiki Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (19)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Adelaide City Center

About the restaurant

Adelaide's Award Winning Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant. Immerse yourself award-winning, authentic Japanese teppanyaki in the heart of Adelaide. Headed by Shiki Chef de Cuisine, Kenny Trinh, our team has created a delicious menu of truly succulent of sushi, sashimi, tempura, and Teppanyaki selections. Experience the evening of a lifetime as our talented chefs prepare your meal on our live Teppanyaki stations.

Top review

Olivia

Dined 5 days ago

Loved our dinner here. Our favourite restaurant to celebrate special milestones in our life. The food and service is always outstanding.

Noi Vietnamese Eatery

4.8

4.8 (1628)

$41 to $100

Asian

Fullarton

About the restaurant

NOI Vietnamese Eatery is a next generation Vietnamese family restaurant. We'd like to deliver great food with fresh Australian produce and Vietnamese flavours.

The team at NOI aims to share with you what tasty Vietnamese food means to us!

Top review

Stuart

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

As always lovely food and attentive excellent service Highly recommended

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Popular dish

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Popular dish

Banh Trang Pork Belly

Popular dish

Chilli Crab Noodles

Fiore at Down The Rabbit Hole Wines

4.8

4.8 (809)

$41 to $100

Italian

McLaren Vale

About the restaurant

Mangiamo - our beautiful Italian menu has been designed to be enjoyed leisurely over two hours, relax in our light filled restaurant, where we will fill your table with an abundance of wholesome food to share, created with love by our Executive Chef Nick Tadija and his team.

We can cater to Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan diners, for any specific dietaries please reach out so we can best advise. Our restaurant is designed to be an adult experience.

Please note our restaurant is inside and pets are not permitted.

Mangiamo | Let's Eat $95 per person
Dolce | Dessert $18 per person

Top review

Scott

Dined 6 days ago

Always a good time Down The Rabbit Hole. It was a nice Thursday evening, sitting outside enjoying delicious pizzas and a great bottle of red. The scenery is always stunning at sunset and the ambience is always what we need after a hard day's work. We'll be back!

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Experience

Nonna's Table

Longplay Bistro

4.8

4.8 (99)

$101 and over

European

Adelaide City Center

About the restaurant

Longplay Bistro is the summation of the things that we enjoy - a casual, sometimes rowdy environment in which to eat good bistro food, drink great wine and listen to records with friends and family. Longplay Bistro pairs touchstone, well seasoned bistro fare from Calum Horn with a feature wine list and considered hospitality that caters to both fast casual and extended stay diners. Join us for a good time and a long time!

Top review

Kate

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Absolutely fabulous. Hands down incredible service and wine matches

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Experience

Longplay Bistro Special Edition

4.7

4.7 (311)

$40 and under

Mediterranean

Adelaide City Center

About the restaurant

A Mediterranean fusion from Morrocco to the Middle East.

A place where flavour, fun, family and friends come first.

Group Bookings welcome.

Please note:
During dinner service, bookings of seven or more guests are required to enjoy our $74 Feed Me menu.
During lunch service, bookings of 10 or more guests are required to enjoy our $74 Feed Me menu.

Top review

Timothy

Dined today

A welcoming team of staff and delicious lunch menu

Roma

4.6

4.6 (93)

$41 to $100

Italian

Adelaide City Center

About the restaurant

Roma is a modern Italian Restaurant, Deli and Piazza. A place where everyone is welcome.

A casual, fun, inviting alfresco dining experience in the heart of the city. A space in the city where you can meet with friends, family, and colleagues and enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant, or drinks and snacks in our Rome inspired piazza.

Group Bookings welcome.

Please note:
During dinner service, bookings of seven or more guests are required to enjoy our $74 Feed Me menu.
During lunch service, bookings of 10 or more guests are required to enjoy our $74 Feed Me menu.

All day dining from 11.30am, Monday – Saturday.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Roma!

Top review

David

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food and exemplary service. The vibe was relaxed and welcoming.

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Experience

Feed Me

Peter Rabbit

4.5

4.5 (671)

$40 and under

Café

Adelaide City Center

About the restaurant

When you enter through our garden gates, the perfect brunch and lunch venue awaits. Open 7 days, this quaint & quirky wonderland, overgrown with leaves & vines, creates the perfect backdrop to enjoy your wholesome dishes, coffee, cocktail and wines.

Dine in the garden or get cosy inside next to the fire. We take cafe bookings for groups of up to 16 people across a range of indoor & outdoor tables.

If there is no availability for your preferred day or time, we have a limited number of seats available for walk-ins only - please be mindful there may be a wait on walk-in availability during busy periods! If you need to make a modification or cancel a current cafe booking please use the link provided in your OpenTable confirmation email.

Top review

RichardVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As excellent as ever. Always enjoy my visit when in Adelaide.

Ember & Vine

4.5

4.5 (25)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Mawson Lakes

About the restaurant

Ember & Vine offers a unique dining experience that blends global culinary influences with local South Australian flavors.

An open kitchen brings the cooking process to life, creating a vibrant atmosphere that engages all the senses and elevates the dining experience.

Pairing with South Australian wines highlights our commitment to showcasing local produce and regional specialties.

Cuisine: A fusion of Australian and international flavors, likely featuring dishes cooked over the hibachi grill.

Wine Selection: A curated list of South Australian wines, emphasizing local varieties and regional characteristics.

Atmosphere: An engaging and dynamic environment with a focus on both the visual and sensory aspects of cooking and dining.

Top review

Shane

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Really nice food and really good food service. We have been twice now and would like the drink service to be much quicker than we have experienced. In the restaurant you too long for ordered drinks to be delivered to the table from the bar. Bar staff are great, drinks and cocktails are great just quicker service and less wait time

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