South Australia

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Restaurant Botanic Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Fine Dining, Modern Australian Immersed in nature and fuelled by innovation, Restaurant Botanic delivers a one-of-a-kind dining journey in the heart of Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens. Led by visionary chef Justin James, this multi-award-winning restaurant offers a hyper-seasonal, 20+ course degustation that celebrates native ingredients, sustainability, and pure creativity. With floor-to-ceiling garden views and a deep connection to its natural surroundings, it’s not just a meal — it’s a culinary adventure ranked among the world’s best dining experiences.

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Africola Adelaide, South Australia, Australia South African Wild, fiery, and fiercely flavourful, Africola is a culinary powerhouse that redefines bold dining in Adelaide. Located on East Terrace, this South African-inspired restaurant serves up wood-fired vegetables, charred meats, house-made pickles, and spice-driven sauces in a riot of colour, sound, and soul. With a constantly evolving menu by acclaimed chef Duncan Welgemoed, Africola is as much about attitude as it is about food — an unforgettable experience where big flavours, music, and fun collide.

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Aurora Restaurant Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Fine Dining Stylish, soulful, and sustainability-focused, Aurora Restaurant brings a thoughtful and beautifully curated dining experience to Adelaide’s Light Square. Connected to the creative heartbeat of Light ADL, Aurora celebrates local producers, low-waste practices, and seasonal ingredients through a modern Australian lens. Whether you’re here for the tasting menu, an à la carte treat, or just a perfect pre-show dinner, Aurora delivers elegance without excess — fine dining that’s approachable, conscious, and always creatively inspired.

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant Rosslyn Park, South Australia, Australia Modern Australian Perched on the slopes of the Adelaide foothills and surrounded by heritage vines, Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant delivers one of South Australia's most elevated dining experiences. Combining fine dining finesse with one of the world’s most iconic wine brands, this acclaimed venue offers seasonal tasting menus that highlight local produce and innovation. With sweeping views over the vines and city skyline, it’s a must-visit for special occasions, long lunches, and wine lovers seeking luxury and legacy in perfect balance.

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Osteria Oggi Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Italian Tucked into the east end of Pirie Street, Osteria Oggi is a modern Italian osteria that brings the warmth and soul of traditional Italy into the heart of Adelaide. With handmade pasta, locally sourced produce, and a chic subterranean wine cellar, Oggi blends classic flavours with contemporary flair. Whether you're settling in for a long lunch, date night, or group dinner, this award-winning restaurant delivers a bold, buzzing dining experience that’s as stylish as it is satisfying.

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Peel St Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Fresh, generous, and packed with flavour, Peel St Restaurant is a mainstay of Adelaide’s vibrant laneway dining scene. Located in the heart of the CBD, this casual-yet-sophisticated eatery has built its reputation on honest, produce-forward food served in big portions with big heart. With chalkboard menus that change daily and a raw, industrial-style fit-out, Peel St captures the soul of modern Adelaide — bold food, great wine, and warm, no-nonsense hospitality in a space that always feels alive.

2022 Gourmet Traveller - Adelaide's best restaurants right now Shobosho Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Japanese Smoky, sultry, and sensationally creative, Shobosho is where Japanese tradition meets modern fire-driven flair on vibrant Leigh Street. Blending robata grilling, yakitori, raw sashimi, and house ferments, this award-winning kitchen from the Orana team creates dishes with depth, drama, and balance. With moody lighting, slick interiors, and a killer drinks list, it’s the perfect spot for a stylish night out. Whether you're perched at the bar or tucked in a booth, Shobosho never stops impressing.

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