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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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Simon Wilkinson

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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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The Pullman Hotel in Hindmarsh Square is launching a new five-star French restaurant called PARC Brasserie and Bar inspired by Melbourne's Gimlet. Picture: Jon Wah

Crepes suzette, snail pie: Adelaide’s newest French eatery

This divine French restaurant found in the entryway of an Adelaide CBD hotel gets a visit from SA Weekend’s food reviewer. Here’s Simon Wilkinson’s verdict.

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New CBD restaurant has all the hallmarks of becoming elite

There were some admitted teething problems when our food reviewer tried out Osteria Polpo, however it appears set to become a long-term addition to Adelaide’s dining aristocracy.

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Daring new restaurant offers one-of-a-kind dining experience

The unique location of this new restaurant is highly likely to surprise you. But as our food reviewer finds, that’s only where the surprises start.

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Hospo dream team combine to cook up special new Hills venue

A new Adelaide Hills eatery offers everything from glorious coffee and cakes to tripe and pressed pig’s head. Our reviewer finds the mix of food, staff and atmosphere is magical.

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Anchovy, sago fritti, salsa, chilli at Oliveti restaurant, Glenelg South

High dining hits unlikely Adelaide beachside suburb

It’s the suburb that’s always lacked a high-end fine dining restaurant – until now. SA Weekend’s food reviewer has found a gem.

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Potato and thyme gnocchi, celeriac cream at Orleana restaurant, Kingsford the Barossa

Set menu or a la carte? Restaurant offering set to polarise

It’s a common question diners face these days – to go a set menu or a la carte? As our food reviewer finds out, the choice can make or break an experience.

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