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Simon Wilkinson is the restaurant reviewer at The Advertiser and plays a lead role in compiling the delicious. 100 list every year. While living and working as a journalist in London, he has followed the food trails of Europe from Sardinia to Scandinavia. He lives in Adelaide’s beachside suburbs where he is an enthusiastic home cook.

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SA Weekend

Filet de boeuf at Le Pas Sage bistro, Adelaide

Inside the ‘naughtiest’ restaurant in Adelaide

French, chic and a little bit cheeky. Here’s what got the SA Weekend food reviewer into a stir.

SA Weekend

Pork chop with mustard slaw and salsa macha at Gilbert's Wine and Grill, Torrensville.

The secret behind Adelaide’s fastest growing restaurant

While hospitality venues across the state are shutting shop, there’s one that is opening more and more restaurants. Here’s how it is thriving while many are surviving.

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Whole grilled squid, red capsicum at Cottage Kitchen restaurant, North Adelaide . Picture: Supplied

Former Adelaide villa turned into top restaurant

This North Adelaide eatery might look like an upmarket home from the outside – but inside, it is all class and refined dining.

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This new CBD eat is a scene disruptor, hiring a celebrated Parisian chef to create a divine epicurean experience.

Parisian chef swaps France for Adelaide at new slick restaurant

This new CBD venue is a scene disrupter, hiring a celebrated Parisian chef to create a divine epicurean experience.

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Interior at Hays Street Bar and Kitchen, Goolwa

The Goolwa restaurant worthy of a road trip

This surf coast eatery offers food cooked with care and thoughtful service, making this a good way to prepare for the surf, a hammock or the road home.

Lifestyle

Grilled flathead and other food at Pearl restaurant, Aldinga Beach. Picture Kate Potter

Inside the 10-year journey to open this waterfront restaurant

Found on the stunning shores of one of Adelaide’s most idyllic beaches, this restaurant almost didn’t open – but is now giving the Star of Greece a run for its money.

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The best dishes from SA restuarants in 2024

Ranked: The 24 best restaurant dishes from across SA in 2024

Delicious, delightful and truly decadent dishes from across South Australia, ranked by SA Weekend food reviewers.

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Hidden new beachside dining gem delivers where you’d least expect

A new eatery that’s emerged upstairs on Jetty Rd is making waves for reasons you normally wouldn’t associate with what is effectively pub dining. Our reviewer tells you why.

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Rita's Italian restaurant review art 4:3

New Italian eatery doesn’t serve pizza – and that’s not the biggest surprise

Can an Italian restaurant really get away without serving pizza? As our reviewer finds, that fact isn’t even the most surprising element of this new restaurant.

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Review: Can Restaurant Botanic’s new chef maintain the magic?

When rock star chef Justin James left Restaurant Botanic, many wondered if it could keep its reputation as the best dining experience in Australia. Our reviewer finds out.

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