POP: Pantry on Prospect

POP: Pantry on Prospect brings a restaurant, wine bar and carefully selected pantry together at 71 Prospect Road in Prospect. Its approach is centred on quality produce from South Australia and further afield, with the kitchen turning those products into straightforward, generous food influenced by flavours from around the world. The pantry extends the experience beyond the table, offering food and drink to take home and use in your own cooking.

The menu is designed around the way POP likes to eat: shared, relaxed and varied. The restaurant describes its cooking as honest, humble and produce-led, with familiar dishes given a considered twist rather than being made overly complicated. For larger bookings, groups of seven or more can enjoy a $77 Share Menu, a selection of favourite dishes that can be adapted for dietary requirements. Lunch and dinner are available from Tuesday to Sunday, making it suitable for a long meal with friends, a relaxed dinner or a casual stop for something to eat.

Wine is a major part of the offering, with the list focused on respected South Australian producers as well as newer winemakers the team believes are shaping the region’s future. The selection spans styles and regions including Barossa Shiraz, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Clare Valley Riesling and McLaren Vale reds. The beverage list also includes locally produced soft drinks and fruit juices, along with coffee and tea, so there are options beyond wine.

The space is described as light-filled and modern, with an atmosphere intended for lingering rather than rushing through a meal. Service is warm and conversational, and guests are encouraged to ask about the dishes and the producers behind them. POP was founded by restaurateurs and food lovers Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis, who created it as an extension of their homes and their interest in food, wine, cooking and shared meals. It suits groups looking to eat collectively, couples wanting an unhurried meal, and locals who would like to browse the pantry after dining. POP’s 4.9 Google rating from 34 reviews also suggests it has made a strong impression with early visitors.