Bar Torino
Step out of the CBD and into Spain at this chic, low-lit space of exposed brickwork, monochrome tiles and smartly attired waiters.
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158a Hutt St, city
(08) 8155 6010
Step out of the CBD and into Spain at this chic, low-lit space of exposed brickwork, monochrome tiles and smartly attired waiters.
Bar Torino is a place of impeccable and friendly service, exceptional food, spirits and cocktails, and contemporary Mediterranean share plates. It’s also a favourite with post-work drinkers, so head deep into this narrow space to avoid the front bar cacophony.
Crisp tuile cigars filled with vitello tonnato are a fun amuse bouche. You could simply offer Bar Torino’s smoky, black truffle-filled mushroom croquettes and it would keep people coming back for more. The pattas bravas — how have they raised this dish to a higher level?
Their brava sauce mix is a secret but it works. The Crudo misses the mark, however, with the gin and crème fraiche obscuring any hint of salmon. Lightly spiced meatballs with gorgonzola and sage soon have us smiling a cheesy grin again.
Dessert here is limited to two dishes. Both work. The Golden Gaytime dish is a crunchy treat with a name that sells itself short considering it’s created by teaming macadamia praline with house-made dulce de leche ice-cream. And there are churros, of course. Opt for the chocolate.
The wine list pulls in Med-influenced SA drops and is one of Adelaide’s better offerings, while the selection of spirits and cocktails is matched but not beaten in this city.
- Hours: L Fri-Sun D Tues-Sun
- Bill: E $5-$14.50 M $13.50-$45 D$8-$9
- Wine Wine list
- Chef: Sebastian Richards
