TOP ADELAIDE METRO PICKS

08 APR 2025

It’s easy to find culinary adventure in Adelaide at any time of the year. Tasting Australia offers an extra serve of inspiration: dream date nights, bespoke menus and drinks destined to be new favourites. Find our top metro picks below – each a chance to explore.

SKYCITY CULINARY EXCURSION

Sure, you could visit one SkyCity restaurant – but why not all four? Small plates, an entrée, main and dessert will feature in this progressive dinner hosted at Madame Hanoi, The Kitchen, iTL and Sôl Rooftop. Drinks are sorted, with each stop to feature a carefully chosen beverage.

RED GUM DINNER WITH MARK OLIVE AND MUNDA WINES

Celebrated Bundjalung chef Mark Olive is shaping a culinary and cultural journey at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Expect a blend of native ingredients and contemporary cuisine across four courses paired with exceptional Munda Wines, plus live music and First Nations visual art.

AROUND THE WORLD WITH PENFOLDS

Go underground for a tour through the best international wine regions. Penfolds releases from Australia, France, the United States and China will be shared in the storied Magill Estate tunnels, together with matched canapés from in-house chef Scott Huggins and a DJ playing into the evening.

AMBRA PRESENTS – AMALFI TO ADELAIDE

There’s nothing like a Mediterranean moment. Here that takes the form of an eight-course small plate degustation blending classic Amalfi Coast flavours with South Australian fare. Ambra Spirits is hosting all the fun from its Thebarton distillery.

ZERO HEROS

At its best fine dining is a retreat from the noisy world beyond. But it can also point to a more sustainable future: one where waste is curbed while flavour and technique continue to star. Zero Heroes calls on three brilliant chefs to shape a menu reframing the culinary landscape

PENNY BLUE – A NIGHT AT THE GPO

Classic dishes – think prawn cocktail and beef wellington – will feature in this celebration of the landmark Adelaide General Post Office building. Gather at Penny Blue and toast city history with a selection of Hentley Farm wines.

TASTING TABLE – MUYU SPIRITS

Spirits made with the same nuance as perfume? Meet Muyu, created by leading bartender Monica Berg and in the spotlight at Tasting Australia. Gather at city bar Maybe Mae as the London-based Berg introduces her exquisite range.

MOTHER'S DAY – DEGUSTATION

Treat mum to a lavish Dining Gallery lunch with time to truly catch up. Michelin-starred Chiara Pavan will craft this meal alongside fellow chefs Baine Stubbs and Lilly Trewartha, working with the best South Australian produce and taking cues from European and Japanese cuisine.

TASTING AUSTRALIA TOWN SQUARE (VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA)

Fifteen food vendors, four bars and one very special dance floor. Tasting Australia’s Town Square is the festival’s heart – and yours to discover across 10 delicious days and nights. Entry is always free to this fun-filled hub, so put the word out: you have eating and drinking to do.