Quentin Whittle is a highly regarded Australian chef and restauranteur based in Adelaide, known for his "unpretentious" and "earth-to-table" approach to Mediterranean and Eastern cuisine. He is currently a co-owner and head chef at several acclaimed Adelaide establishments.
Herringbone: Located on Halifax Street in Adelaide's CBD, this restaurant is Whittle's flagship venture and is stoically South Australian. Opened in 2018, it focuses on sharing plates with fresh, seasonal ingredients and earned a "chef's hat" from the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide shortly after its debut.
Trak : Opened in late 2023 in Toorak Gardens, Trak occupies the historic site of the former Grimaldi's restaurant. It offers simple, healthy, delicious Mediterranean cuisine and a smart casual dining experience. With a menu that features the very best of South Australian produce in the form of bar snacks, house made breads, pasta and chargrilled meats.
Crafers Pizza Bar: In 2021, Whittle and his partners took over this Adelaide Hills pizzeria, reimagining the local pizza bar with hand stretched, sourdough style pizza with a focus on locality, provenance and a modern feel.
Whittle's cooking is characterized by substance over style, often blending Mediterranean foundations with influences from Asia and the Middle East. He is noted for his mastery of logistics in open-galley kitchens and a preference for "generosity and balance " rather than overly intricate plating.
