Italian Pasta Restaurants in Adelaide

COMMUNICATING classic Italian homestyle cuisine in cheery surrounds, this North Terrace restaurant is a local favourite. Diners return time and again for traditional Calabrian dishes such as spaghetti frutti di mare and fettuccine con corciofi.

A rustic Italian trattoria with humble Hutt Street roots, this eatery is renowned for its service and regional cuisine. The menu features traditional Italian pasta Adelaide and woodfired pizza.

Borsa Pasta Cucina

Tucked below street level in the undercroft of Grenfell Plaza (aka Black Stump), Borsa is an honest lunch spot serving traditional Italian food. There’s no music, and the atmosphere is cosy with the hum of chatter among family and friends.

The menu is dominated by pasta with 14 fresh and dry options, plus antipasto. Various customary meat dishes such as veal saltimbocca and cotoletta alla Milanese are also available.

From etched-crystal glassware to a vintage Faema espresso machine, Borsa has an authentic feel and takes homemade, homestyle cooking to the next level. It’s not a place to go if you’re looking for a quick bite, and it is more suitable for those who want a relaxed lunch with a glass of wine. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic, a nice change from some restaurants in the city.

La Vita

This popular restaurant is near Mawson Lakes and specialises in homemade pasta, pizzas and salads. They also serve a delicious range of decadent Italian desserts. Whether you’re looking for a romantic night out or a quick bite to eat, La Vita is the perfect place.

The mantra at King William Road’s newest modern Italian eatery is La Dolce Vita (enjoy life). Husband and wife team Federico and Laurie Godi have certainly taken this to heart with their handcrafted menu that showcases everything from signature cheese wheel Italian pasta Adelaide dishes to grilled steak, Scottish seafood and wholesome salads. This venue is ideal for guests with a busy schedule as it serves breakfast through to dinner and offers takeout options. Customers love the family feel and community vibe evident throughout the restaurant.

Capriccio Restaurant

Located on the first floor of The Peabody Orlando, Capriccio Restaurant is classic chef-inspired fine dining with an “Old World” ambience. It features a large bar with a marble-top table and a contemporary wine bar, the main dining room with vaulted ceilings and murals of old Italy, and an outdoor patio. The menu includes grilled steaks, lobster, and Italian specialties.

 

Owner Bruno Crosnier from Monroe, Connecticut, has brought a fresh take on the traditional European-style restaurant. He has introduced new dishes and updated the ambience, making it as suitable for romantics as it is for families or businesses. A highlight is the live entertainment, which ranges from jazz to R& B and classical. Customers also love the flambée desserts and the bold Italian coffee. The restaurant also offers a private dining room for parties of 25 or more.

Melt

This relaxed Italian diner in Prospect Road mixes Euro-kitsch with top produce and simple flavours. It’s a favourite of locals for low-key in-house dining or weeknight takeaway. The namesake red-sauce pasta with anchovies, pangrattato and kalamata olives is a go-to.

Lui’s menu is inspired by his hometown (Pozzuoli), family and travels to Italy. He knows cured meats like the back of his hand, so you can expect new menu items to be rolled out through the deli soon.

Italian-born husband-and-wife duo Paolo Rosina and Ilenia Scuderi are behind this modern pizza, antipasti and pasta restaurant on Henley Beach Road. The menu focuses on traditional Neapolitan pizzas, plus other dishes, including grilled vegemite soldiers and lasagne pizza. For dessert, don’t miss the ricotta cannoli.

Pizzeria Favaro

The kitchen at this swish Italian eatery, located in a historic building on Pirie Street, is powered by two beautiful red-brick ovens. It is a restaurant, wine bar and cooking school, with ingredients sourced directly from the owner’s farm. The menu is varied and includes dishes from all over Italy and innovative recipes.

Chianti Restaurant

Located on Hutt Street in the heart of Adelaide, Chianti restaurant brings to mind the friendly atmosphere of a family-run Italian trattoria. This restaurant offers a ground-floor dining room, all-weather al fresco space, and two private upstairs rooms perfect for intimate celebrations or events.