Top Best Italian Restaurants in Queenstown

"Osteria Oggi delivers on its philosophy to cook delicious Italian food fresh for the South Australian masses. Oggi, Italian for ‘daily’, truly encompasses the business model. While the restaurant uses fresh produce in food preparation, ‘daily’ also embodies the metaphorical vision that executive chef Andrew Davies and head chef Mimi Rovers have for the restaurant: to reinvent well-known and loved Italian dishes."

"Perfect from breakfast through to dinner and even after-work drinks, Parlemento is by far one of the best pasta places in Adelaide. If you’re not too sure on what to order, for breakfast we’d recommend the Spiced Honey Pancakes ($15) that’s topped with with poached pears, caramel sauce, walnuts and maple syrup. Otherwise, for a heartier feed, the Quaglie al Forno ($34) – quails oven baked in brandy sauce with crispy prosciutto and baby carrots – will be sure to leave you feeling full."

"Another worthy Italian spot in Adelaide CBD, located on Morphett Street, is Antica in the City. The menu includes plenty of kid-friendly options to enjoy including pizza, pasta, antipasti, and more. Some of the pizza options are margarita, parmigiana, Napoli, and vegetarian."

"If cravings lean toward wood oven pizzas, fresh pasta and a glass of wine, retreat from Adelaide bustle to Antica in the City on Morphett Street. Wrapped in a suave vibe, diners are welcomed into a ca..."

"Unpretentious and generous is the best way to sum up this long-standing Port local serving southern Italian fare. Pop in for a pizza or linger over a four-course feast, waving hello to owners Carmine and Melina, and Nonna Vicky whenever she pops her head out of the kitchen. 49 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide carmineandco.com.au"

"If you’re after an iconic Adelaide culinary experience, this is it. With three generations of restaurateurs behind it, La Trattoria is one of the oldest, most famous and one of the best Italian restaurants in Adelaide. Owned by the original team, Andrea and Natale, La Trattoria has an impressive history."

"For American eats, delicious coffee and brunches to die for in Salisbury North, look no further than LA Eats on Bagster Road. Find a welcoming ambience accented by wooden tables, latte coloured booth ..."

"Mount Lofty is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills, where you can enjoy mountaintop views from the old fashioned luxury of Mount Lofty House. This boutique hotel is an Adelaide classic, dating back to the 1850s when the estate was built as a summer retreat for Arthur Hardy, one of the city’s best known historical figures. Stay in the original coachman’s cottage, or book a room in the tower for splendid views over the hills, before enjoying fine dining at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, or a few cocktails at Arthur’s Waterhouse Lounge."

"Nestled among the autumnal surrounds of one of Adelaide’s most scenic spots, luxury hotel Mount Lofty House, is relaxation destination the Gate Keeper’s Day Spa. The spa is made up of three treatment rooms with a spa menu boasting an array of treatments guests can even book out the whole spa exclusively for themselves and their guests for special events, enjoying lunch and dessert platters and plenty of glasses of bubbly alongside the ultimate day of relaxation. You can find the Gate Keeper’s Day Spa at 1 Mawson Dr, Crafers."

"If you love the Picadilly Valley, or even just amazing views, you have to check out this gorgeous venue in Crafers, South Australia. They have their Tiered Lawns and Piccadilly Lawns, with the former overlooking the rose garden and Tuscan fountain. This venue also offers cocktails and cocktail style receptions."

"One of Adelaide's oldest and longest standing teppanyaki restaurants located in the heart of the InterContinental Hotel is Shiki. Do not let their age deceive you, their skill and talent when plating up authentic dishes in front of your eyes is stellar. This award winning restaurant uses their culinary mastery to serve up plates like tropical lobster tail with herb butter and local or tosaka and wakame seaweed salad."

"Adelaide's longest running teppanyaki restaurant, located in the InterContinental Shiki boasts a sleek dining room with open teppanyaki stations in the middle. Their extensive offering doesn't end at teppanyaki dishes but also sushi and sashimi. Watch exquisite chef's serve up award winning dishes in front of your eyes that are elegant and full flavoured."

"Join the crew at Delicatessen for Bastille day for a local celebration of all things French (well the food anyway). They will be offering their $65 per person set menu on Tuesday the 14th for the purists as well as Saturday the 18th of July. You can book here: https://bit.ly/3hX66OM or give them a call on 82118871."

"Meet Adelaide’s Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar – a contemporary French Bistro, fitted out with an elegant black and white decor. The menu is hearty, with staples of French cuisine and amazing sandwiches. The stand out however is the delicious, classically made steak and chips."

"Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar is a go-to French restaurant in the city. If you are in search of elegant French cuisine served with the best local wines, this French-style bistro is the place for you. Here, you will find an exciting selection of meals and drinks."

"This quaint French brasserie located in Ebenezer place is sure to have you feeling like you are sipping café au lait in the heart of Paris, with the tiled facade outside inspired by the ever-bustling Parisian metro stations. Known to serve one of the best brunches in Adelaide, their French-inspired menu is effervescent. From Croque Monsieur to Cassoulet du Petit Dejeuner, and for those real risk-takers they even serve Sscargots a L'ail - Snails served in garlic butter."

"Eating some French food, perhaps – maybe a classic soupe a l'oignon (French onion soup) or a tub of moules au saffran (mussels steamed in... Vietnamese in Adelaide"

"Spend a few hushed hours in the vaulted, parquetry-floored gallery that represents the big names in Australian art. Permanent exhibitions include Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, European and North American art (20 bronze Rodins!). Progressive visiting exhibitions occupy the basement. There are free guided tours (11am and 2pm daily) and lunchtime talks (12.30pm every day except Tuesday). There's a lovely cafe out the back too."

"Located at the entrance of The Art Galley of South Australia is the 6 metre high Life of Stars Sculpture. Both during the day and the night the sculpture looks incredible and is great to photograph."

"The South Australian Museum is an incredible space to explore housing the largest collection of Aboriginal Australian artefacts in the world, 50,000 registered fossil specimen and over four million specimens and cultural items. When visiting with kids, make sure to head to the Discovery Centre on level one. Opening Times: The Museum is open every day from 10.00 am–5.00 pm, including weekends and all public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday."

"It is located on North Terrace between to State Library and the Art Gallery and it’s the one people mean when they say “The Museum”. The ground floor is always a favourite with kids. For as long as I can remember there has been a display containing full-sized animals from all over the world."

"brings together a huge collection of aboriginal artifacts, Melanesian exhibits, and natural history items. The museum has attained International recognition for its ethographic collections."

"Part gallery, part historical museum; the foundation was established in 1999 and holds an exceptional collection of antiques, paintings and objets d’art accumulated and preserved for future generations. Check out the website for the latest exhibition information and for a taste of the antique treats you can expect on your visit. 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide"