Part cellar, part restaurant, this intimate little venue offers a menu of earthy meals with an extensive wine list to match. Their ‘don’t worry about the food’ ($85 per person) and ‘don’t worry about the wine’ ($55 per person) options mean you can sit back and lap up the atmosphere, while the likes of Berrima Bay octopus, pork sausage with leek and wild plum and a generous pouring of wine graces your table.

Not just an elegant Gatsby-inspired venue, this bar, lounge and restaurant specialises in Japanese fusion food. A six-course menu rotates monthly to keep things fresh and exciting. Sip on a specialty cocktail, admire the sophisticated scenes and enjoy your time in the 1920s, old sport.

Where South African barbecue meets funky diner, Africola screams Friday night drinks and dinner. The menu of grilled and smoked meats, inventive veg and seafood is shared on banquet-style plates, with a side of natural wine. While it may seem impossible at the time, avoid going too hard on the hummus, falafel or crispy chicken tea sandwich starters, and save room for the rest.

Fresh, abundant and flavourful, the Peel St menu takes standard (but quality) ingredients and transforms them. Picture plates filled with colour and volume, with meals like the banana blossom salad, honey, ricotta and goat’s curd dumplings, and garlic and rosemary braised lamb shoulder.

In what can only be described as Adelaide’s pasta central, Nido’s menu features all the pasta and all the sides. From gnocchi to spaghetti, it’s all made fresh daily and paired with classic sauces for a dining experience your store-bought pasta could only dream of. Try a curated menu selection for $78 per person, because you’d be forgiven for wanting to try it all.

Eating at Parwana is like being invited over for family meal. Made with heart and tradition, the signature Afghani dishes can be served banquet-style or enjoyed separately. Plus, Parwana not only shares their iconic rice, kebab and vegetable dishes with guests, but also shares their profits with homeless charities.

Showcasing the best local produce, 2KW advocates for South Australian ingredients and wine, with a menu full of the ethically-sourced ingredients. Sample Latin and Mediterranean flavours at their idyllic rooftop location and be sure to bring friends, because this place is all about the share plates. In case you needed extra incentive, thanks to delicious. Month Out, this month you’ll be greeted with a gin and tonic from Threefold Distilling upon arrival.

Presenting open flame dining in a heritage-listed sandstone building, arkhé is all for rustic and earthy dining. Enter past the tempting bar area, and grab one of the 18 seats that surround the central kitchen to admire the cooking, flames and all. Choose from the a la carte menu or let the expert chefs dictate your plate for $120 per person. Meanwhile at the bar, take your lunchtime toastie up a level with the deluxe beef & bone marrow grilled toastie and beer pairing, available only during delicious. Month Out.

For finely crafted food that matches the cool and quaint space, your at-home meal is no match for this inner city dining experience. Featuring a menu of various meats, vegies and locally sourced fine food, it’d be rude not to opt for the tasting menu ($75 per person), or enjoy the set lunch menu with Fino Vino Pino Grigio for $50 per person during delicious. Month Out. Plenty of booth areas make for the perfect scene to take in the sights and sounds (and tastes!).

Corn has a whole new look on a Part Time Lovers plate. The corn ribs with chilli, lime and mayo are just one of many artisan additions to this vibrant menu. Split into plants, seafood and meat, choose your own adventure or have it all with feed me for a long time ($69 per person) or a short time ($39 per person). Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner (or to be fair, all three) amongst the greenery of this laneway setting. This gallery is brought to you by American Express.