Best Restaurants in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Adelaide? We've rounded up 224 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Adelaide's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
224 spots
Ocean Bar and Kitchen
Ocean Bar and Kitchen is a restaurant in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 356 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Lone Star Rib House & Brews Hawthorn
$$Lone Star Rib House & Brews Hawthorn is a restaurant in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 333 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Union Bridge on Franklin
Union Bridge on Franklin is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 97 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
ViVu Vietnamese Kitchen
ViVu Vietnamese Kitchen is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 123 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Villa 77 Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant
$$Villa 77 Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 472 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Stella Restaurant
$$Stella Restaurant is a restaurant in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 1627 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Melt Hyde Park
$$Gourmet pizzas & a global tapas menu in a compact space with geometric art & bar seating.
The Strand Cafe Restaurant
$$Wood-fired pizzas, Mediterranean mains & shareable plates in a modern room with a convivial vibe.
Bandit Pizza and Wine
Bandit Pizza and Wine is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 252 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Bangkok Noi Hahndorf
Bangkok Noi Hahndorf is a restaurant in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 268 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
The British Hotel Port Adelaide
$$Gastropub meals & pub classics in a modern venue with outdoor seating & exposed-stone walls.
Cafe Brio
$$Cafe Brio is a restaurant in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 350 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Terra & Sol
$$Terra & Sol is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 641 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Da Vinci Ristorante
$$Wood-fired pizzas & other Italian classics in a laid-back joint featuring a bar & outdoor seating.
Malt Shovel Taphouse Adelaide
$$Malt Shovel Taphouse Adelaide is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 899 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Café Fellini
$$Wood-fired pizza & Italian dishes offered in a spacious dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Uniqorn Eats
$$Uniqorn Eats is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 322 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Secrets By The Parade
Understated eatery with outdoor seating plating Italian provisions, plus cocktails & wine.
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Read guide →Restaurants in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 224 restaurants across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Adelaide?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.