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Adelaide: Where the locals dine

Adelaide Insider

Find out all about the not-to-miss restaurants in Adelaide; our Insider takes us where the locals dine.

Adelaide Central Market

This is where food-lovers come to worship. If you don't know your artichoke from your elbow, join slightly mad gastronome Mark Gleeson on his food tour of the 1869 icon. See that pile of grotesque what-nots. Put one in your mouth. Be amazed. Buy a kilo.

Stirling Hotel

The pub that has somehow managed to inject some cool into a traditional Hills hotel. Good in summer or winter. Despite the chaotic kitchen and glacial service, locals still can't resist the very charming Organic Café (phone (08) 8339 2345, Stirling).

Ying Chow

Ch-ch-ch-cheap Chinese that's authentic and good. T Chow is the famous one but okay-ish food comes at the expense of a noisy, thankless eating space (phone (08) 8211 7998, Gouger Street, Adelaide).

Estia

Estia is a top-notch Greek restaurant, heavy on the Mediterranean flavour thanks to its beachside setting and family-friendly nature. Consistently good, but mains are still around $18. Fish and chips from the kiosk are, of course, to be eaten on the beach (phone (08) 8353 2875, Henley Beach).

The Lane Bistro

Winery restaurant du jour with awesome views over the vines and valleys at the back of Hahndorf. She ain't cheap but, dang, she's fine.

Coffee shops

Adelaide takes its coffee as seriously as Melbourne — as evidenced by Cibo Espresso and Bean Bar. Yes, they're now chains, but they're excellent and both started life here. Lucia's in Central Market is still the oldest and most atmospheric, but try also Short Black on infinitely fascinating Hindley Street.

Osteria de Mesa and Singapore House

A ten-minute drive south of the city brings you to two side-by-side faves: the colourful Italian Mesa Osteria has found favour for its flavour; the Singapore House serves up fine Malaysian and Indian in an interesting and eclectic space. Both busy at weekends; both $15-$25 mains.

Farmers' Market, the Adelaide Showgrounds

This buzzy Sunday morning market opened last year, and is now huge with the brunch bunch. Great for tasting the best from local growers and artisans.

Bakery

Great bakes a-go-go at a range of reliable outlets. Dulwich Bakery takes line honours for vanilla slice (closest to the city is on Unley Road). Don't miss the tiny pies in hidden North Adelaide gem, Perrymans, on Tynte Street. And German influence in the Hills means cream-dacious indulgences can be had all over: be sure to try Bienstich, a yeast cake covered with caramelised almonds and filled with custard cream (Adelaidians insist on calling it "Bees-dick" or "Bees-sting").

Breakfast

Start in style on Hutt Street. Go with the Italian favourite, Chianti Classico (phone (08) 8232 7955), or cross to the west side of the street for the suitably sunny Citrus (phone (08) 8224 0100).

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User comments

Market 190 in the main st of Mclaren Vale serves amazing breakfast (and mars bar muffins) and dogs are more than welcome there!

Best breakfast, go to The Store on Melbourne St North Adelaide. Best Pizza's, Amalfi restaurant, Frome road in the city

Without a doubt the best place in Adelaide is a little place called "Jahz". For three reasons, 1) They let you draw on the tablecloths with crayons(don't worry it's just brown paper). 2) the atmosphere is both classy and romantic. and 3) THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC! I had the lemon and thyme chicken and it was to die for. My partner had the steak and it was massive, perfectly cooked, and overall scrumptious. even the pricing is good there.

Adelaide Central market is so over rated!! if ur really after a bargain you should go to the gepps x markets on main north road. Get there around 12pm and fruit can be as low as $1 a kilo

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