5 Adelaide Restaurants We Love Right Now

Autumn Edition

Autumn in Adelaide means golden light, cooler nights, and menus that lean into warmth, richness, and comfort. It’s the season for long dinners, flickering candlelight, and a glass (or two) of something red. These five restaurants are where we’re heading right now, each one offering an experience that feels deliciously in season.

1. Arkhe – Norwood

Wood-fired everything and interiors that feel like a luxe, modern lodge. Arkhe is perfect for cool-weather date nights or long dinners with friends. Their open kitchen brings warmth (literally) to the space, and the autumn menu is packed with smoke, spice, and slow-roasted flavour. Try the wood-roasted cabbage—you won’t regret it.

📍127 The Parade, Norwood

2. Fugazzi – CBD

Glamorous, moody, and made for autumn dining. Fugazzi is where Italian-American indulgence meets high-end detail. Velvet banquettes, crystal glassware, and rich pasta dishes like duck agnolotti or lobster spaghetti make it ideal for when you want to go all in. Pair with a Negroni or Barolo and linger a little longer.

📍27 Leigh Street, Adelaide

3. The Summertown Aristologist – Adelaide Hills

For when you want to make a day of it. Drive through the Hills as the leaves turn gold, then arrive at The Summertown Aristologist for a long, wine-drenched lunch. The menu is small, seasonal, and constantly changing, with local produce, natural wines, and that distinct Hills sense of calm.

📍1097 Greenhill Road, Summertown

4. Nido – King William Road

Warm pasta, good wine, and the kind of atmosphere that invites lingering. Nido nails the modern Italian brief with handmade pastas, golden hour lighting, and plates made for sharing. Their cacio e pepe and pork ragu are autumnal love stories in themselves.

📍160 King William Road, Hyde Park

5. Press Food & Wine – CBD

With its sleek New York-style interior and a seasonal focus that shines in autumn, Press is the place for something elevated without being over the top. The wagyu rump cap, heirloom carrots, and local mushrooms are perfect this time of year, and the service is always on point. Great for date nights or a long overdue dinner with friends.

📍40 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

Final Sips

These are the places that match the energy of the season: rich, layered, and unforgettable. Whether it’s an impulsive Friday night or a planned long lunch, autumn is your excuse to book the table and savour every bite.