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Review Delicatessen - Adelaide

Lachlan Song
Had my Christmas Eve dinner here and was genuinely impressed! The Bouillabaisse was definitely the highlight - the soup tasted delicious with a complex flavour from all the fresh seafood in it. The amount of seafood was generous - crab, prawns, mussels, clams, salmon… A dish that warms up your night. The pork and thyme meatball was also amazing with the blue cheese sauce - meat was bouncy, juicy and flavourful. The night ended perfectly with the nougat parfait - rich, milky and nicely balanced with raspberry and coco powder. Scotch fillet was nicely charred and cooked. Escargot was a bit too plain for our liking - but maybe that’s the authentic French style. Definitely a hidden gem in Adelaide city and good for an celebratory occasion or just a casual nice dinner on the weekend!
Kate Stewart
My husband kindly booked to go for a belated Valentine's dinner. It was lovely. As soon as you walk in. It's a place you want to be in. Busy at 6pm. Staff were lovely and attentive. We had croquettes to start they were delicious. Then onto mains. We had beef cheek and a steak. Both meals were excellent. Onto dessert. We had creme brulee is was perfect. All the food was excellent quality. Well presented. Wine list was good. Dessert a must. We had a great night. Wine went down well. Would easily come back. This was a really good quality French restaurant. See you again 🍾🍷 Loved the atmosphere of the place. Bliss 😊
Hanmo Li
Dinner at @delicatessen_bar a couple of weeks ago before going to the symphony! We haven't been back here in a very long time. We have definitely missed the food here! . Shallot and goats cheese tart, salad: absolutely delicious! But not quite a tart in the traditional sense 😅. The goats cheese was not overwhelming, and worked really well with the dish. . Salmon fillet cured with local gin, dressed fennel & honey mustard: light and refreshing! Yummy 😋😋. . Chive & Raclette croquette: super crunchy outside, and the inside was super gooey 🤤🤤🤤. . Steak medium rare, served with fat chips and salad: the steak was spot on. Can't complain at all! The chips were fantastic too 🤤🤤. . Duck and pork sausage cassoulet: wow this dish was full of flavour! Absolutely delicious 😋😋. The duck was 🤤🤤.
Where's the sauce?
Decided to visit this very high rated restaurant and experience some nice flavoursome food but unfortunately did not meet the hype 😞 All dishes that we ordered were pretty bland and missing that burst of flavours you expect. The garlic and walnut Escargot was bland and had hardly any garlic. I was with friends who are very big on French food and they were pretty disappointed. The baked brie sounded really good but i did not like it and it had a bitter taste to it. The one main dish i was looking forward to was the bouillabaisse!! But again left disappointed with very subtle flavours and the only seafood that tasted fresh and was cooked well was the salmon in it. All the other dishes needed salt and more flavour. One dish that wasn't to bad was the duck main with mash and mushroom and truffle sauce. The duck was cooked well and tasty but where was this truffle flavour you speek of? Overall unfortunately i won't be going back. ______________ In regards to the response from the restaurant, well done on you're "professional" response which will definitely get you 5 stars!!! No need to be a smart cookie!! Plus, lockdown and covid have nothing to do with adding seasoning on you're food! Or having a flavour that is mentioned on the menu but you can not taste! I never once questioned the service recieved either. You had plenty of staff on which again was never questioned but you decided to bring that up. If you are unable to take honest feedback by a paying customer that wasn't satisfied then maybe you shouldn't be running a business or responding to people who have every right to be honest. I was never rude or even harsh about the food!! Just honest and constructive. Would love to have you over for a meal in my house because i take feedback on board which would improve something that someone wasnt happy with!!
Elizabeth A
Amazing food and incredibly friendly service. The best Reuben I've ever had! All of our meals were fantastic as were the desserts and the sangria. Highly recommend a visit.
Nicky Lin (Nicky)
A really great experience dining here last night. The food was divine and scrumptious. I especially loved thw Scotch steak, which was perfectly cooked. So juicy and tender. Very easy to cut through. Prob the best steak I have had. The fat chips were fresh and crunchy. The salad was refreshing and tangy. My partner had their braised beef cheek, which was very rich in flavor. The crème Brûlée was heavenly and was not overly sweet. We had the tap beer and Pior Noir half bottle. The wine was great, for someone who only drinks every once in a while, I quite enjoyed it. The service was brilliant and everyone was very attentive and welcoming. The whole experience was very smooth and enjoyable. It was our first night in Adelaide and it was def unforgettable. All 5 stars
Eunice SYL
Delicious bouillabaisse, it’s so yummy with bread, must try. Enjoyed their Chef Menu with 3 course sharing plate…..generous portion. Nougat parfait melt in mouth. Will be back for the duck dish.
Jerry Wong
Fantastic food and service. The pork meatballs in blue cheese sauce was delicious, and the seafood bouillabaisse was pack with ingredients and flavours!
4chillies
I love breakfast at the Delicatessen and that is when I usually eat there. My go to dish is breakfast cassoulet (French style beans) with baked eggs. It has whole (delicious) sausages in it! There are huge chunks of meat in between the beany goodness. The sauce is rich. It comes with excellent toast that has been generously buttered. A great start to the day. <br/><br/>However, a rare trip at lunchtime provided me with the opportunity to revisit their lunch menu, in particular their sandwiches. I know the Rueben is good so I went for the Croque Madame which is a fancy ham and cheese toastie with an egg on it. This was an excellent lunch as the toastie came with asparagus spears and a nice salad. Great atmosphere and professional staff.
Lynn
We arrived there 15 minutes to 9am and probably became their first table having breakfast. Coffee was fairly good but not amazing. There were couples of people grabbing coffee with their colleague. I ordered Croque madame it was very tasty but bacon inside was a bit salty. Top egg was cooked just as it meant to be.Portuguese tart was crispy but slightly sweeter than my taste. Service was warm and i really like the music they played. Nice place for breakfast. My fellow said she will definitely back again~Sorry no photos cuz we already had a bite on food before taking pictures.
Andy (Customer Service)
Everything we ordered was great, service was quick and the waitresses smiles were quicker. I had the steak medium rare with some fancy named butter which was amazing and the entrees we shared were also great... did i mention this place was great?
Alyssa Rigs
One of my favourite dining experiences in Adelaide! Having visited on multiple occasions, each visit continues to live up to its expectations. The service is attentive and consistent. The chef certainly knows flavour, with every dish delicately balanced and seasoned to perfection. Thank you Delicatessen for always delivering the goods!
Emily
Excellent food, generous serves and good service. I came here to celebrate my partners birthday and they happened to have a great deal going, $45 for three courses which was quite exciting seeing as some of the mains were nearly as expensive on their own (there are cheaper options however). From what I can see they have deals and special set meals quite often, which keeps things interesting. The place was very quiet on a Saturday night, there were only 2 tables other than us. However, this probably had something to do with the hot weather and the fact that it wasn’t a whole lot cooler inside. The food itself was delicious, we ordered the pork scratchings and baked Camembert for entree, probably a mistake ordering two rich dishes but no regrets there. For mains, we had the steak (cooked nicely) and the mussels (very creamy and filling). Then we finished off with desserts which really weren’t needed but still appreciated (chocolate mousse and coconut sorbet). Wine range was decent. The waitress was also happy to recommend cocktails for us based on our tastes. Overall an excellent meal, especially if you are in the mood for some creamy, rich food. I would love to return in future to try out their lunch and breakfast options.
Clara
I went there for my 60th last October for breakfast with my Husband and Bianca the atmosphere was lovely and the food was delicious, will definitely go back
Jamie Hynds
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and one of the best bacon and egg rolls I've ever had. I found it to be a tad pricey, but it was definitely worth it.
Yashi
This place is a new favourite. French onion soup was perfection and the club sandwich just as good. Servings are great and prices to match.
Chi Fan
great atmosphere, and food's even better. We dropped in for a quick bite recently, and although we didn't have a booking they were happy to rearrange a few things to accommodate. Will be back!
Hunbun
We came for breakfast as part of our 2nd year wedding anniversary. It had a quiet but vibrant feel, nice menu options. We enjoyed the Cassoulet and Croque Monsieur, both very tasty although the tomato sauce in the Cassoulet was pretty flat. The sausage was delicious. The coffee was one of the best we've had in Adelaide, a full flavoured, locally produced dark roast, great for a morning heart starter. We deduct marks for service, they were undermanned and my wife was almost comatose by the time the coffee arrived, (approx 15 minutes). Yes, we'd go back.
FooDee
Fabulous introduction to this gorgeous place! Just spot on on so many levels. Friendly and efficient service, and the oh-so-amazing food! From fat chips and prawn and salmon fish cakes to start with, to perfectly done Sirloin steak. Other dishes around the table - Salmon, mussels and lamb mains looked as delicious, and based on my friends' comments absolutely were. <br/>There are also plenty of desert options, but I opted for an Espresso Martini which was on the sweeter side, but exactly what I needed. <br/>Highly recommended!
The Dear Luncher
Adelaide delivers again for this transient food-obsessed despot. A very quaint venue with excellent breakfast menu selections. Coffee was a little off the mark, but that's OK. Plentiful bacon in the breakfast brioche roll - which is a big tick. Would return again if in the vicinity.
Tonytonytony
I really love this type of food. French bistro style, simple but well-made and excellent with a good bottle of wine. Highly recommend it and I suspect they would do a terrific job for a wine and food function.
Steve McNamee
Our revisit back tracking all we did when we got engaged while on our honeymoon was let down a little by service. Our first visit in Feb 2014 was amazing both food and service. This time we had an issue where my wife had an allergic reaction to the shell fish that was getting serious but waitress was not helpful. I had to rush to kitchen for water to assist her. When discussing this with male staff member (seemed to be in charge) he just gave us the impression of pay bill and leave. <br/><br/>Other than that the owners\chefs again blew us away with great food. Do yourself a favour and drop in
Famished
I've walked by Delicatessen many times. It is in the vicinity of my former office, and I'd always wanted to try, but due to the crowds and being time poor didn't get a chance. Until now.<br/><br/>I can see why it's so popular. The menu is unique and well executed. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner in a classy setting, yet it is far from pretentious. My friend and I stopped here as part of a Foodi tour. They offered Pork & Sage meatballs, along with the attached 'Truffle & gruyere bread' to sample. I can't vouch for the meatballs as I don't eat pork, but other guests gave good feedback. The bread was a great texture, and you can't go wrong with that combination of flavours.<br/><br/>Next time I'll indulge in what the French do best - dessert.
_foodiej
Friendly service and great food!<br/><br/>Dropped by today for lunch and I couldn't have gone somewhere better. The lady who served us was so lovely and I honestly hope other waiters/waitresses follow her lead in serving patrons because not only did she greet us as soon as we stepped through the door; she seated us, gave us our menus, and even offered to explain anything we were unsure of.<br/><br/>The food. I would say that the dishes were reasonably priced given the portion size, quality and presentation. It was my first time having French onion soup (w/ sourdough, French butter - $13.90) and for some reason, I just wasn't too fond of it. I've never tasted any other French onion soup so I have little to say and judge on the quality, or how far/close it is to an authentic one, so overall, French onion soup is just for not for me. We also ordered the Ratatouille (w/ baked brie, salad leaves - $24) and that tasted quite nice with the melted cheese and seasoning. Also, one would expect fresh salad with any dish and that was exactly what we were given, in fact, that salad dressing was absolutely delicious!<br/><br/>Now, I ordered the Beef cheeks braised in black sherry, mashed potatoes, bacon lardons, and sautéed mushrooms ($28), and there is only one word to describe this pot dish: TASTY. The mashed potato was so smooth, and the beef cheeks were very soft and tender. I've never come across any meat that was braised to perfection, so if you're ever up for some good beef cheeks then you need to come here!<br/><br/>Overall, this place is gorgeous and I could definitely see myself coming back.
Edible Melbourne
We decided to go to Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar after the great rating it received on Zomato. We arrived on a cold Friday morning for a quick coffee and breakfast. <br/><br/>We were greeted by a kind waitress and a Wega Coffee Machine. Instantly, we knew that the skills of the barista would not be able to save us from a bad coffee. We were seated and given water and menus. The waitress quickly offered us some coffees and we kindly accepted.<br/><br/>Our coffees arrived very shortly after as the venue was very quiet at the time - just another 6 patron in the whole venue. Our latte was beyond bad sadly - a very weak, foamy, more like a coffee flavored under-heated glass of milk. The long black was equally bad too; no texture, no body to it, no flavor. <br/><br/>We quickly looked at the menu and to our surprise there were only 3 options and some granola and toasties as well as the build your own options. We settled for the croque madame with extra bacon and the cassoulet as the third option was an avocado dish (which we are not particularly fond of ordering in cafes as it requires little skills to get right considering it is not cooked but simply put together).<br/><br/>The food came out quickly (around 10 minutes). The presentation of the croque madame was quite appealing as well as the presentation of the cassoulet. The bread used for the croque madame was a bit of a let down as a different option of bread would make the dish stand out. Otherwise, it was very flavoursome with a lot of ham through it, nice creamy bechamel sauce and  plently of cheese. The bacon was also crispy and well cooked and it complimented the meal greatly.<br/><br/>The cassoulet was not that great unfortunately. The beans were very well cooked and the sourdough on the side was nice but overly buttered. The sausage used however, lacked flavor and imagination. It was obviously bought but the cheap quality of it reflected poorly on the dish. The eggs were well poached, however, there were insignificant amounts of duck through the dish making it appear cheap.<br/><br/>The atmosphere is nice in the venue but it doesn't match a breakfast place; it looks like a bar. Our expectations of the atmosphere were a bit lower than what the venue presented as the name misled us to believe it to be more like a deli. Overall, a good effort but we would not fondly return due to the limited options of the breakfast menu.
Ben Webb
MASSIVE disappointment.<br/>10 year wedding anniversary and $123.00 I will never get back. Based on the reviews I was expecting something above average. Either I went on the wrong night; previous reviewers have no taste or, the glowing reports been put on there by the restaurant itself. <br/>Very average meal and poor service (water anyone?!).<br/>Entree was OK of Prawn and Salmon fish cakes but not fantastic.<br/>Mains were overpriced and bland. <br/>Bouillabaisse @ $37.00 was only halfway there and lacking in flavour. Crab was over cooked, cockles were nice as was the salmon, but the mussels were average.<br/>The 300g scotch filet (maybe this should read 200-250g) was no better than a basic pub meal. My wife said the chips were nice but if you pay $32.00 for a steak and chips you would assume that they would get that right.<br/>Dessert - if we didn't look like we were falling half asleep and my wife trying to catch the attention of the waitress, we would still be there waiting. A Tarte Tatin doesn't take 50 minutes to make - even from scratch. They didn't admit this but it was clear they forgot the order. When it came out you could tell that it should have been a 10 minute job based on the technique they used. Over caramelised and average to below average like the rest of the meal. <br/>When we come to pay the bill - no "did you enjoy your meal?" it was simply "select your account and would you like your receipt". <br/>Suggestion to management - maybe get someone with an ounce of personality and a genuine desire for good customer service at the bar. The young lady that served us on the way out had the personality of a wet blanket and seemed like it was the last place on earth she wanted to be.<br/>When the best part of your night was the Lemon, Lime and Bitters, you know that it was not great. <br/>Will definitely not be returning.<br/>If only my wife ate Asian cuisine - I could have went to Asian Gourmet, had a cracking meal and saved myself $90.00 - $100.00. Not sure it is anniversary dinner appropriate but neither was the Delicatessen.<br/>My own fault for not sticking to the reliable options of somewhere like George's or Andre's Cucina.<br/>
Alwayshungry
Been here 3 times now and its quickly become one of my go to places for food. The things i love about this place is the kitchen was still open for food at 9:30pm. They also offer 1/2 a bottle of wine to drink so you can get a taste for it before you decide to committ to the whole bottle. My fave is the boulebassie, its absolutely delish ! The duck is tender and flavoursome. The beef cheeks were cooked very well and their escargot is quite cheesy and may be great for people trying out snails for the first time.<br/>High praise for the Nougat parfait aswell - this dessert has all the right elements of smooth sweet and abit of crunch.
Feed Me, Adelaide
The Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar (or Deli as we will call it) is a French inspired cafe/restaurant located on Waymouth Street, just off King William Street in the city. From the outside it doesn’t look like there is much to it, with an A-frame board on the street being the only thing that really draws your attention.
The Munchkin
Celebrated a friend's birthday at this lovely french restaurant. We tried all the entrees and enjoyed each one of them so definitely get the charcuterie board that has most of the entrees. The pork scratchings were sinfully good and crispy. The parfait was smooth and delicious on crispy toast. The gyurere and truffle toast was like a mini pizza with rhat delicious stuff and they were not stingy with the truffle flavour at all. The steak tartare could have been seasoned more but overall you can never go wrong with steak tartare.
TresHungry
One of my pet peeves is when you take away something from a restaurant and they just carelessly toss the food inside the container and it ends up looking like dog food when you remove the lid. Well, I'm glad to report that Delicatessen did the exact opposite. <br/><br/>When I opened up my container I was so pleasantly surprised to see a beautifully arranged Nicoise Salad ($17.90) in front of me. You can tell the chef took utmost care and packed it in the container as if he was plating it up on a plate. I legitimately attracted food envy around the office - everyone kept asking where I got my lunch from.<br/><br/>I chose the Apple Smoked Chicken option and it was delicious! The apple flavour really came through and gave the whole dish this lovely fragrance. Every ingredient in the salad was extremely fresh. Top quality produce really makes a difference! The egg was perfectly boiled; the whites just cooked enough to hold shape and the yolk perfectly gooey.<br/><br/>I asked for the dressing on the side, but they forgot to give it to me. Honestly though the salad didn't need dressing - it's fantastic as is.<br/><br/>I was most impressed with the food I received from Delicatessen today. I can't wait to return!
LizbethDee
What a charming and intimate spot on Waymouth. I love restaurants that have this kind of warming long line interior that's been carefully thought out on how to use the space to its maximum capability. <br/>Do yourself a favor and order the French onion soup. It was absolutely delicious. I'm not sure it needed the double amount of bread both within and out of the soup but the taste of the soup is what you should be ordering this dish for. It was rich yet light and full of delicious flavors and texture. Onions were slightly caramelized and the melted cheese was gooey and decadent. <br/>Although we didn't have one, the cocktails looked great. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the bar girl create them with thought and care and then watch her test them with a nod of approval. A great people watching experience.
Autumn
Excellent. Great food. Good service. Will definitely go back again. Ordered the pan fried duck leg which is delicious. Venison n lamb is great too.
KC
My daughter and I dined here for dinner. Great atmosphere, friendly service and good food. We ordered a range of the smaller tasting plates and they were all good. We tried Beef Tartar for the first time; two thumbs up from her and a "NO" from me. Will be back again to try the mains.
Gabbys79
Amazing authentic Rueben Sandwich. Better than the one I had in New York (it was ridiculous with at least a kilo of pastrami in it!) - this one had the perfect ratio of pastrami to cheese to delicious mouth watering sauerkraut and horseradish cream.. The rye bread was amazing too. Service was fantastic too. Yum
Neil Young
The west end of the city is generally a shithole, but the food at this place is definitely worth dabbling. better service and food than all the hipster east end places like hey jupiter and east end providore.
Jenna Thiele
I've been to Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar a number of times now and the experience never disappoints! Food amazing. A must try are the Beef cheeks and chicken liver parfait.
Miss L
An old co worker had recommended Delicatessen Kitchen And Bar to me a while back and was raving about the European style food they served. I asked A to join me for lunch since she worked across the road. There aren’t many places in Adelaide that do classic American foods. When I saw they had a Reuben sandwich on the menu I immediately thought of the movie When Harry Met Sally where they are sitting in the famous Katz’s Delicatessen.
Mimi Kan
Loved the food there. Everything was of good quality - classic, unpretentious, simple yet delicate. Loved the French onion soup, club sandwich (not too salty with a generous amount of filling), and stews. The bread that came with the dishes were amazing. Staff were friendly. Made our first visit to Adelaide a memorable exprience. Highly recommend this place.
Fish
Great little bar/cafe. The inside is like you step into a European establishment. Coffee was great and I wouldn't mind heading back for the food and wine!
MGDL
We really enjoyed eating at Delicatessan. We came on a quiet night and were the last ones in the restaurant. Our waiter was great, happy to explain the menu and was very attentive without being intrusive. He gave us a few recommendations and the highlights were the duck liver parfait which came with a fig and walnut toast = delicious, the steak tartare, and the mussels with a delicous cream soup. I thought the scallops were just ok, and probably wouldn't order those again. The steak was cooked exactly as I ordered but the chips were a let down, plain, not crunchy and boring. But, overall I think the food was pretty good. Great atmosphere, service and food! Will be back.
Tige
What a wonderful place this little secret in the city is. We made a last minute dinner booking with friends on the weekend. Attentive staff and delicious food served in a relaxed atmosphere without the chaos of a noisy restaurant. The food was spot on, the service was great and we...
Feed Me, Adelaide
Delicatessen kitchen and bar is neatly sprawled behind an innocent corner doorway adjacent Waymouth place. Their website tells us the owners and operators were former staff of The Treasury which in our view is a beautiful venue offering superb food.  Have these guys paved the way to bigger and better things?  Well (spoiler alert) purely from a burger perspective, perhaps not.
Ediak
Located at the busy end on Waymouth Street, The Delicatessen have placed themselves amongst some strong competition (think Press, Bistro Dom, Melt, etc.). Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7-days, the food is French and English inspired; something a bit unique to Adelaide's CBD.<br/><br/>Other than some good reviews online, we hadn't heard too much about this place, so, after a Fringe show, decided to try it for dinner on a busy Saturday night.<br/><br/>We booked online via Zomato - that was all good. Inside, the place is quite small and narrow, and other than some artwork on the wall, it's a pretty basic fit-out. On our arrival, the place was nearly full - a good sign. <br/><br/>The dinner menu is a combination of small, medium and large plates, plus a bunch of sides and salads. Between four people, we shared six dishes. The croquettes and pork scratchings to begin were a good start. Next, the beef tartare, was perhaps the night's best dish; Thai fish cakes also nice. The scallops, other people's favourite dish, was a close second best. To finish, the sirloin steak was excellent and cooked perfectly. <br/><br/>Drinks menu is also good: a solid selection of some less-known premium South Australian wines, a good list of craft beers plus various cocktails. Service was also particularly good. <br/><br/>In all, we would certainly return here again and also recommend others to try it.
MandE
Been here twice for lunch - first time, had the duck roll, and it was divine; meat was tender and full of flavour, with the right amount of cheese and rocket, and the bread roll itself was soft with a thin layer of crunch on top.<br/><br/>Second time, had the American Cheeseburger - the ingredients were good quality and flavours were balanced, the burger as a whole was tasty, but execution needed to be better - the burger was overcooked and burnt, and the bacon was dry and also very burnt. Chips were nice, but needed a bit more crunch to really make them stand out (they were a bit chewy). <br/><br/>Overall a nice place to go for lunch. It does get extremely loud inside though, as the sound bounces off all the walls and floors.
Jo Nacht
Easy to sum it all up. Amazing. Food- some of the most amazing we have had! Waitstaff- super friendly.
Mummythefoodielover
We went the other night with a small group. The food was simply lovely! The croquettes were so crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. The main was very tasty. I enjoyed finally having a salmon with real crispy skin that you can hear crack when you bite it. The espresso martini on arrival was magic! Had a great night here and staff were so welcoming and constantly checking in with the table. I can't wait to go back and try the breakie menu now.
Ho-Toro
I thought there were no better places at Waymouth St than George’s, and Press Food and Wine. I thought I wouldn’t need to go any further for consistent amazing food, and top service but I was wrong. And it’s a shame that it took me longer to discover this place.<br/><br/>I have been going here for a while, and every trip to this restaurant has provided me an amazing, unforgettable experience. The cooks here are masters of any cuisine; whether making up a delicious carbonara, a mouth watering cheeseburger, or bringing you right to Paris with their French dishes. It’s a guarantee that all their dishes will leave a lasting impression for a long time.<br/><br/>Despite the fine-dining experience this place can provide, it does have a relax atmosphere, especially at lunch. They do lunch time specials and provide a range of options at very generous prices considering the quality and portions given. For instance, their cheeseburger is set at the price that is found at other top-end burger places and pubs.<br/><br/>Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar is a treasure in Adelaide’s restaurant scene. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner and from the appetizers to the entrees to the mains and to the dessert, or something on their specials board, anything that you choose is guaranteed to please you. This place has simple and thoughtfully crafted dishes but also provides people an opportunity to try some French cuisine, and also gives foodies something adventurous that even they can love and appreciate. After going here so many times, I decided to be a bit more adventurous than usual in one of my lunch time visits by choosing the ratatouille. It had ingredients that I haven’t tried and normally wouldn’t want to try like goats cheese and capsicum from memory, and while it wasn’t enough to change my tastes entirely, I really did love the warmth, texture and presentation that the ratatouille had. And I’ve becoming back ever since.<br/><br/>It is my favourite restaurant in Adelaide because of the quality of produce in their food and its exceptional presentation, the service provided, and for its excellence it is extremely good value for money.
J.YeePP
Dine in for early lunch. Rang to book a table, staff were very friendly over the phone accommodating extra person and organising a table so that is not that crampy for us. Greet by helpful and friendly staffs. Lotsa menu to look at, breakfast, lunch and the whole day. Printed nicely on thick brown paper but it would be better if its clip in a book form or clipboard. However, the menu look very inviting. My friends and I ordered from the whole day menu. Service is moderate not fast but not too slow. We tried the pork belly, mussel and duck confit leg. Out of the three I prefer the pork belly meat the most, beautiful crackling on the top with moist meat. Some edges of the meat is really dry but overall, beautiful piece of pork belly served with some slices fennel salad. The confit duck leg is delicious but the duck leg itself is quite salty. Other than that, it was cook beautifully served with your choice of either mash potato with truffle sauce or salad. Obviously I have chosen mash potato with truffle sauce. The mash potato texture was perfect and the truffle sauce was just heavenly beautiful. It can be a bit overpowering for those who doesn't really like truffle. When the dish was served, you can smell truffle instantly, so if you are not a fan of truffle then don't order this dish. Mussels were good, cook with white wine sauce. The dish would be 10 out of 10 if they would have clean the mussel more. There was fair bit of debris/slime left which is a bit unpleasant when you eat. You would need to check them all and remove before eating, which makes it a bit inconvenient. Overall, the whole lunch experience was pretty good. Would be back again to try the rest on the menu.
PetiteButCanEat
After a day of back-to-back meetings I was after a dinner that would deliver. Zomato helped me scout out the Delicatessen...<br/><br/>I was not disappointed. My god. One of the best meals I have EVER had. Huge call. <br/><br/>The pork belly was so incredibly tender, the crackling spot on and the apple and celeriac sauce along with the slaw topped it off! The side of green beans was simple with a hint of capers and parmesan. <br/><br/>What made my heart sing was the dessert; Nougat parfait with salted caramel and raspberry coulis. Wow. This was INCREDIBLE. If a meal can make me dance with glee while I'm eating, you know I've had a fab time. Do yourself a favour and hit up Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar. You won't regret it!
Doug Whitmore
Absolutely INCREDIBLE from Service thru the FOOD! Andy & Paul have your experience all figured out & make wonderful suggestions! We had the Scallops Starter, then the Condit Duck Leg & Mussels. Everything@ was a delicate layering of flavors & seasoning! When in Adelaide this is a MUST STOP and ENJOY!
PerthfectBreakfast
This place happened to be down the road from my hotel and it looked pretty casual but the food from this place was nothing short of AMAZING. <br/><br/>I am a self confessed chicken liver parfait/pate sl*t and when I see it on the menu I HAVE TO have it and I want it in and around my mouth and my god, I could've eaten this over and over again. Silky smooth and I loved the butter on the outside. My only gripe is not enough jelly!! <br/><br/>Next up I had the scotch fillet with hand cut chips, salad and bernaise. That was a tasty bit of cow! Asked for medium rare but it was more so medium but still tender. Bernaise was perfect, chips crisp and I loved the pickled onions in the salad.<br/><br/>
Yeats_only
good location~good experience for dinner~not a very big area~but quite nice~I ordered duck for a bit risk ~although the serve took a bit time~but was a good one~the duck thigh with crispy skin plus hot soft meat~and the meat part is marinaded very well~and there's almost no fat at all~it was served with smashed potato and truffle sauce~sauce just a bit salty~however~it's ok with some drink~
Feed Me, Adelaide
Delicatessen kitchen and bar is neatly sprawled behind an innocent corner doorway adjacent Waymouth place. Their website tells us the owners and operators were former staff of The Treasury which in our view is a beautiful venue offering superb food.  Have these guys paved the way to bigger and better things?  Well (spoiler alert) purely from a burger perspective, perhaps not.<br/><br/>It is seemingly a case of an excellent venue delivering a less than perfect burger, but it comes highly recommended as a lunch venue all the same. If that makes sense!
Aszpad
Have been here a few times now and this place always exceeds what you expect. The atmosphere is lovely, the service is always top class, with waiters smiling and loving what they do. The food is fantastic, And well priced not expensive which is what you want. I have been there so many times I have basically had the whole menu, I have tried foods I thought I never would. And yes that includes snails lol. Do yourself a favour and try it out!
Adam Cantley
Delicatessen is one of my favourite places to eat in the city. It's great for lunch - they do amazing bacon and egg brioches for $10 during the day - and even better for dinner. The staff are super attentive and know a lot about the food. I love it because there's lots of butter and cheese - how cooking should be. Also the blue cheese meatballs are incredibly good!
Kelly O'Cleirigh
Service was friendly and attentive and the club sandwich was very nice and was accompanied by home made chips. Coffee was great, it was reasonably expensive for lunch but it very nice tucker.
Julia Clarke
I love this place on Waymouth Street! It looks adorable on the corner and is open really early for great coffee right until really late when it turns in to an adorable wine bar.<br/><br/>I've not experienced the wine bar, but I have had many a coffee! Most recently I had a bacon and egg brioche with a coffee for $10. The roll was DELICIOUS (brioche can never go wrong) and big enough to fill me up until the afternoon. <br/><br/>The service is wonderful & the place is a rare one still open for late afternoon coffee. <br/><br/>Definitely recommend!
Danielle Tessari
Love love love this place! It's conveniently close to my work so I'll often pop in for a coffee and then be tempted by the freshly baked Portuguese tarts or the egg and bacon brioche (currently featuring in a $10 brioche and coffee deal). I've also found myself here in a Friday night sharing pate and cheese over a glass or two of wine. A perfect little slice of Europe right on Waymouth street.
Andy Phung-Hanna
Entrees were outstanding. Had the chicken liver parfait and the blue cheese meatballs. They were to die for! Had escargot butter steak and the pork belly for mains, both were pretty good too. Would defiantly come back just for their meatballs though!
Jen
Best restaurant I've been to in SA!<br/>Amazing prices for fantastic French dining. Also the friendliest and interesting staff I've met in a long time.
Ben Del Bianco
The warm, candle-lit ambience, friendly welcome and smell of rich French cooking was a real winner on a wet winters night! The menu had a great range, drinks list was extensive and all the staff we had the pleasure of dealing with were attentive and friendly. As good as the cocktails were, the food was the winner and I couldn't fault anything. I'm glad we wandered in! Thanks for a great meal and night- I'll be back next time I'm in town.
Danielle Karinna Jade
Gorgeous little french nook tucked away from the world. Our party had the beef cheeks, duck confit, wagyu steak and it was all beautifully cooked. I imagine it would be like in a little french house, strong aromas and simple delicate food. Decor is gorgeous too. We will definitely be back.
Daniel Porter
French, dark, moody. Not well known about.<br/><br/>In the space of an old ordinary coffee shop in the heart of suits and corporate Adelaide, sits the Delicatessen.<br/><br/>The menu is a modern take on French classics with steak tartare, baked camebert and friends sitting alongside slow cooked lamb shoulder and steak with frites.<br/><br/>The food is bang on and just like all good French venues, there is plenty of garlic and all sauces are rich and deeply satisfying. <br/><br/>Great wine list with plenty of local and French labels and a good range of craft beer.<br/><br/>The perfect date spot when you want to impress with local knowledge about a place that the people in the know are raving about.
On The Chopping Board
Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar had been on my hit list for awhile so when a friend at work informed me of the delicious sounding lunch she encountered there I (Amanda) knew I had to bump it up the list much quicker. One Tuesday lunch, myself, 2 girlfriends and a baby enter the spacious, well presented, french inspired establishment. On this particular day there are only a couple of tables occupied and as we arrive with a pram in tow we are promptly upgraded to a larger table. We are provided with 2 menu choices, the specialised lunch menu and the full dinner menu. We all select something from the lunch menu as they all sound delicious, well sized and reasonably priced.
D
At the first right corner on Waymouth Street coming in from King William Street, sits a new French Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar manned by Chefs Andy Thiele and Paul Gray. Both gentlemen worked together at The Treasury before taking over the Manna Cafe E Ristorante space and turned it into the Delicatessen; sitting amongst great company of Press* and Georges on Waymouth. Chef Andy’s passion for French and English cuisine developed over time as he worked in Michelin star restaurants and gastro pubs in Europe, Adelaide and the Riverland. Both chef’s philosophy for the Delicatessen is to create simple comfort food utilising and respecting fresh quality local ingredients.
Lemongrass
Excellent coffee and cake. We will be back.. Stopped in for a quick coffee after eating lunch elsewhere and was met with smiles and quick friendly service. The coffee was excellent and served hot. The Portuguese tart from the counter was perfect and worth the visit alone. We will be back with a large group of friends to explore what looks like an amazing dinner menu.
Phoebe
Fine dining at its best. This modern Australian / French restaurant is a great find. I came here late April with 8 friends for dinner. The staff were friendly and professional. They accommodated the baby on our table well. I had goat cheese in stout, saltbush lamb and crème caramel. They were all delicious. The food is very rich, so it is a fine dining experience rather than a caffe/pub sort of meal. The prices are very fair. I would gladly come back. My friends all really enjoyed their meals, too.
Eat Study Work
Finding new spots to try in the CBD has become increasingly difficult for me, so when Delicatessen popped up on our radar, my fellow foodie friend and I planned a lunch date for the very next day!
Craigmasterssonmanager
Adelaide's best food in a great atmosphere. My partner and I dined at the Delicatessen on Saturday night before catching a late show at the Fringe.<br/>The front of house staff were friendly and welcoming. Our meal started with Gruyere and spinach pizza bread followed by our two main courses. The pork belly was amazing whilst the saltbush lamb was absolutely stunning. We finished off with tarte tartin and crime brûlée. Every course was fantastic.<br/>If you like some of Adelaide's best food in a great relaxed atmosphere you must try this restaurant, the crew at Delicatessen set the bar very high.<br/>My sincere thanks to the wait staff and chefs, you kicked off our night in such a great way.<br/>We will definitely go back
D
At the first right corner on Waymouth Street coming in from King William Street, sits a new French Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar manned by Chefs Andy Thiele and Paul Gray. Both gentlemen worked together at The Treasury before taking over the Manna Cafe E Ristorante space and turned it into the Delicatessen; sitting amongst great company of Press* and Georges on Waymouth . Chef Andy’s passion for French and English cuisine developed over time as he worked in Michelin star restaurants and gastro pubs in Europe, Adelaide and the Riverland. Both chef’s philosophy for the Delicatessen is to create simple comfort food utilising and respecting fresh quality local ingredients. A handful of my friends had been to the Delicatessen during their lunch break and had only raving reviews and photos of empty plates to share, so I quickly and spontaneously arranged a quick get together with our motley crew of 5 to have a dinner session pronto! The stars must have aligned that week as everyone was free and dinner was on! The menu was met with 5 pairs of hungry eyes as we quickly and swiftly ordered 4 items from the starters category and 2 from the charcuterie/smallgoods just for starters! Steak tartare, melba toast, free range egg; $16.00 One of the many favourite things we like to eat. A classic steak tartare with bits of onion, pepper, capers and combined with a golden egg yolk before being generously slabbed on thin slices of crunchy melba toast. Salmon and prawn fish cakes, dill mayonnaise; $14.00 A trio of crunchy battered large discs of salmon and prawn fish cakes sat in a pool of bright green dill mayo. We found the fish cakes cooked well with a crumbly casing and moist flakey filling, however we found it underwhelming in terms of flavour whereas we found the dill mayo to be overwhelmingly… dill-y. The cheek of fresh lemon was an added relief for some flavour on these fancy crumbed fish cakes. Chicken liver parfait, sherry gellèe, walnut & fig melba; $13.00 The cutest cleaver we
Amandafox
Absolutely delicious!. I've tried this place quite a few times now and it's so good I keep going back for more. My favorite would have to be the charcuterie board to share for entrée and the pork belly or salmon dish for main. The staff are very friendly and the food is very reasonably priced for the quality of food. I am yet to check out the breakfast menu, but I am sure it will easily measure up to the experience I've had so far.
Jackie
Beautiful food and great service. I had a yummy beef cheek meal the other week with homemade bread. It was beautifully presented and the food was delicious - fell apart and so tender. I felt the prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. The staff are really happy, helpful and fast.<br/>Went back for a Xmas breakfast and had the sausage and beans with the poached eggs and toast. Not normally a fan of this sort of thing in the morning but it was delicious and would order again. The only negative I have is its fairly nice place and upper class meals so I didn't understand my friends meal coming with the baked beans in a Heinz can with her traditional breakfast. It looked tacky.<br/>Other than that it's a new favourite and great place - I think though as it gets even more popular booking will be a must :D
Bobjones0
I like the lamb. I must first admit that I'm a saltbush lamb tragic. I had theirs and really liked it - a classic dish. My partner thoroughly enjoyed her beef cheeks. The starters of croquettes and meatballs with blue cheese sauce were nice. We shared another of our favorites for desert - a tart tartin - also nice. The wine list (what we tried) was a good selection. We will be back
Kimjltran
Delicious food!. I went here for lunch and had the flat bread with brie, prosciutto, rocket and truffle oil and it was amazing! Simple, high quality ingredients that made an absolutely delicious meal, that was just the right size for lunch. Their lunch menu is not too expensive at all given the quality of the food, presentation and service. I will definitely be back again and highly recommend this place.
Naomi Fenleigh
In love with the space here. Top service, great menu, excellent coffee. Making a Melburnian happy.
Pauline Nelli
Pauly de swag. The food was amazing, i cant wait to go back :)
Pomegranate Passion
The first time I visited Delicatessen I forgot to take photos.  The food was beautifully presented and I was distracted buy the oohs and aahs coming from my friends. 
Adelaidefoodcentral
Unlike other bars that serve simple snacks like toasties, there’s a strong focus on providing quality French inspired cuisine to complement your drink of choice. Their wine list is predominantly Australian, however, they have a few French offerings to correspond with the theme of the place.
Arancini Bagels Baguette Beef Beef Cheeks Bento (Lunch Box) Bibimbap Bolognese Bouillabaisse buckwheat crepes Burger Burrito Burrito Bowl Cakes Calamares Calamari Cannelloni Carbonara Cassoulet Caviar Ceviche Cheeseburger Cheesecake Cheesecakes Chicken Croquettes Chicken Kiev Chicken Paella Chicken Wings Chili Chowder Churrasco Club Sandwich Cockle Confit Couscous Crab Crab Legs Creme Brulee Crepes Croque Monsieur Croquettes Crostini Cupcakes Curry Dim Sum Donburi (Rice Bowl) Donuts Duck Duck Confit Dumplings Eggplant Eggs Benedict Escalope Escargot Fajitas Falafel Fattoush Filet Mignon Fish Fish & Chips Fish Soup Fish Taco Focaccia Fondue French Toast Fried cheese Fried rice Galettes Garlic Prawns Gelato Green Curry Gyros Halloumi Hamburgers Hanger steak Hot Pot Hummus Ice Cream Jambalaya Juice & Smoothies Kabobs keto coffee Korean Fried Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Laksa Lamb chops Lamb Shoulder Lasagne Lobster Lobster rice Lobster Roll Mac and cheese Macarons Macaroons Mandarin Duck Meatballs Meringue Minestrone Moussaka Mussels Nachos Noodle Octopus Omelette Osso Buco Oyster Pad Thai Paella Pancakes Pasta Patatas Bravas Peking Duck Pho Poke Bowls Polenta Porterhouse Steak Prawns Profiteroles Prosciutto Quail Queso Quiche Ramen Red Curry Reuben sandwich Ribs Risotto Roast Chicken Roe Salad Salmon Saltimbocca Sandwiches Scallops Schnitzel Seafood Platters Sirloin Steak Sisig Snails Souvlaki Steak Frites Steak Tartare Suckling Pig Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu Surf And Turf Swordfish Tacos Tagliatelle Tandoori Chicken Tapas Tarte Tatin Tataki Tempura Tiramisu Toasts Torte Tortellini Tortelloni Tortillas Tripe Tuna Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle) Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil) Veggie Burger Waffles Waffles & Crepes Wholemeal bread Wings Yakitori (Grilled Skewers) Yiros
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