The Mrs ordered a medium well steak and it came out medium rare. However, the staff were 10/10 and accommodated us very nicely . The rest of the food was 10/10!!! Highly recommend this place and will be coming back soon!!! Thankyou everyone at the river cafe!
Thank you to the very attentive young lady who looked after us all night, an absolute delight.
The food was amaZing, the best view and a relaxed atmosphere.
Never disappoints and we visit as a group of 6 friends each year for that very reason đđ
Was an amazing night out with family..The food was so delicious, had no fault at all and the service was absolutely top class...First time i have been but i do know it won't be the last...Highly recommend..
I dined here on a busy Saturday night the day before mothers day. Despite being full our waiter was very attentive and our food was amazing.
I think this is one of the best hidden gems in Adelaide, will definitely be back.
Celebrating wedding anniversary. We ordered the chef's Feed Me selection of 5 courses. Every course was a complete surprise. We enjoyed everything. There were no crumbs left from any of the dishes. Really recommend the Feed Me option.
Went last night for our wedding Anniversary and can not fault anything. Our waiter went above and beyond for us. And the food was delicous. Will go back again and happily recommend.
I have been to The River Cafe a few times with family and friend. The views are amazing and it has a very pleasant atmosphere, the food and service was great. On the two occasions that I have been there, management and staff were fantastic. We had received complimentary champagne brought to us by the manager for our anniversary. Last night we dined there and the manager was very friendly and professional, making sure our dining experience was a positive one. The waiter that we had last night was very well mannered and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.
What an amazing lunch at The River Cafe for Motherâs Day! Fantastic service, and they even catered especially for two of us dining who were lactose and gluten free. So nice to find a restaurant that goes out of their way to accomodate their guestâs allergies without any eyebrows raised. Thank you River Cafe for making our Motherâs Day magical!
I think I die and went to heaven. The food was 10 out of 10.
We'll be back.
Thanks for making my 60th Birthday dinner beautiful. X
Great steaks deserts views and good service
This is one of my favourite restaurants, the ambience is wonderful, the food is so delicious every dish I have tried is presented beautifully . I would recommend anyone trying this restaurant you wonât be disappointed.. staff are very professional and helpful, canât wait to go back again!!
How did your winter go so far? My one started off great but after catching virus and being sick, I was inundated with all things occurred in the past several weeks. Never mind, things will get better. To overcome the winter âfeverâ, Tina and I headed down to one of the iconic cafe in town, River Cafe, to try the Festival of Food 2018 Menu.
I'd been meaning to go to The River Cafe for a long while. I should say, I've wanted to review River Cafe for a long time. Every time we go I'm too engrossed in the food to take pictures therefore am not able to write anything up.
Trolling (not the bad sort of Troll) through Dimmi, looking at the specials they have if you book online. Just who would be in the listings? My old friend, River Cafe, 50% off food bill. Get that booked pronto!Â
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Excellent service with tasty food, best view for a fancy restaurant on the river. Dessert is much more than expected. The only downside is the portion of the entree at such high price, while main is much reasonable. When booking via Dimmi with 50% off on food, nothing should stop us to visit again.
What is this? Food for ants?
Good service but the food was not worth the loan I had to take out to eat here.
Portions were tiny and to make it worse the steak was cold. Canât say Iâll be coming back any time soon.
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Used a discount voucher which made the evening very affordable as it is a quality venue with quality food and bills are higher than the average restaurant. The only fault (which we have found tonight and on our last two visits) is the service is patchy. E.G. ordered sparkling water delivered still, ordered beers and while pouring one managed to part empty the other on my partners foot, ordered another round and was told they didnât stock that only to find the waitress had asked the bar for something which we did not order and wasnât in the menu.
However the location is excellent, the presentation excellent, menu choices are extensive and the quality is very good. As above, you do pay more but the value is certainly there.
If you want to impress someone you couldnât go wrong with visiting this place.
Wine & beer lists are quite extensive.
Starters - we shared Arancini Balls & Zucchini Flowers both were generous serves, well presented and tasted great. For my main I tried the tagine of goat which was excellent and again a very reasonable portion. We finished with a shares cheese plate - 3 decent sized cheese selections with terrific accompaniments, again very well presented and enjoyable.
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PICTURESQUE VIEW
We arrived early for a Saturday night dinner booking made by a friend & there was a sign on the door that said, "Closed for a private function", which was disconcerting - should we find somewhere else to eat? Apparently the sign applied to the day's lunch trade only.
You can get a parking permit on arrival to prevent getting a ticket in the nearby 2 hour spaces.
The service was good. The waitress warned us that a large group was coming & that we might want to get our orders in before they showed up. I appreciated this advice.Â
We ordered bread with olive oil & balsamic to start which was delicious but the oil mixture ran out very quickly. The waitress happily brought us some more.
The main course serving sizes were on the small side. My girlfriend's tortellini dish looked like an entree.
I had the beef fillet which was cooked perfectly to my taste. Everyone had a taste of it & commented on how good it was. The accompanying truffled mash was ok. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, being papardelle, linguine granchio and a seafood broth.
My sister & I decided to order the chocolate pudding which had a 20 minute wait. However, my sister had to wait for 10 more minutes after my & my girlfriend's dessert (panna cotta) was delivered - why?
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I love Festival of Food time, where I revisit all the restaurants I went to last year, because FOF have made it so affordable! River Café is one of our favourite restaurants in Adelaide and has never disappointed.
The view is spectacular as always.
Service a little slow on this occasion, through no fault of the restaurant, as I believe some sickies were in play, making this difficult for the remaining staff, I so get that! They did a fabulous job for the amount of waiters they did have!
We are always excited with the FOF menus and ordered promptly. Our entrees arrived fairly quickly and were quite nice, small critique on the crostini, it was too hard and just fell to pieces when you tried to eat it, the rest was nice.
When our mains arrived, my eyes roved the table and all the dishes looked promising. The lamb dish was enjoyed, the gnocci not so much, as this really needed some sauce to tie it all together and the gnocci was a little stodgy. I had the pumpkin tortellini which was undercooked, where the pasta was pressed together, was still hard. The pumpkin filling was sweet and the goat curd a bit lost, married with the amaretti butter crumb really made this a super sweet dish which I did not enjoy and couldnât finish, I believe this dish would be much better without the amaretti and maybe a more savoury crumb instead. The rest of the dishes were just okay. We ordered some desserts and they were lovely.
We came here last year with a large group on the FOF and uber foodie mates and myself were totally blown away with their meals. Sad faces all around this year, it wasnât up to the same standard, such a shame.
Thanks team, we will return and give the FOF another go!!
Food was AMAZING. Service was pretty good too. Didn't have to wait long for food. Wasn't too noisy. Now one of our favourite places to eat. Highly reccommend.
The next stop on my Festival of Food journey was The River Cafe. Like most nights this time of year, the night we went was cold and raining and as I left work I wondered why I had agreed to this when I could be on my way home to a hot cup of tea and a warm couch. However once I arrived, I immediately felt better about my decision. Walking up to the restaurant I could hear the sound of the river running under the entry bridge and I felt the calm flow over me and the warmth comfort me as I walked through the doors into the restaurant. As I looked out the window at the beautiful view of the city lights over the river I forgot all about my couch and the cup of tea.
Just had a great night out for dinner here. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, great food, beautiful view and spectacular service. Just short of 5 stars because slightly costly, but it ticked all the other boxes so most probably will return. đ
Great views over the Torrens and beautiful decor creates the perfect setting for a special night out. Staff were attentive and professional yet friendly. All dishes were presented beautifully and tasted devine. Traditional flavours done well.
Went on a Friday night which a lot of big tables r having Christmas dinner or family dinner, so in a not so big restaurant, it's consider very noisy. Service was not bad, food menu was on the traditional side but still cooked very well. Order the special of the night which was a mixture of seafood grill and cook in a broth, it was very nice as I'm a big fan of seafood, ended the dinner with a passion fruit semifreddo which was very light and refreshing, but I won't go back in a short period of time coz it's pricey place.
Booked for a celebratory dinner with family for a table of 8. Service prompt but time to meals a little delayed. Nonetheless oysters were beautiful. For main the beef fillet cooked to medium rare perfectly. really the only flaw was the salt was a overpowering on the side of potatoes.
It was our two years and six months, so we decided to treat ourselves to a massive feast at The River Cafe. It was our first time here so we were both excited to see what this restaurant had to offer! Here was our experienceâŠ. First up we had appetisers â bruschetta and 10 grilled oysters. The bruschetta was really simple but tasted great. It consisted of char grilled slice of ciabatta, topped with roma tomatoes and rockets, followed by a drizzle of balsamic reduction.(Unfortunately we forgot to jot down the name of the dishes). With the oysters, they were nice and fresh and had the perfect amount of toppings, so we were overall very happy with our starters. The evening was off to a great start!
Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)
+4.5
Another year has gone by and it's that time again, yes it's Festival of Food season again. This is The River Cafe, and not the Riverside restaurant - located in The intercontinental hotel across the river.
Top Notch food quality. Went with a large party for dinner. Food quality was exceptional, tasty and well presented. Only compliant was service was not up to standard for a restaurant with premium prices. Had to refill our own wine glasses and had to ask for more table water multiple times. Could have just been an off night. Other than that, highly recommended.
Great food, service and atmosphere. Having walked passed The River Cafe on many occasions, we finally booked a table here for my birthday and we absolutely loved it. Dinner was top notch and the view overlooking the river and city lights made for a very enjoyable dining experience.
Had a birthday dinner here over the weekend - enjoyed it immensely. Friendly staff and a diverse menu on the night - would gladly return!
Couldn't fault the food in the slightest! Honourable mention to the Chicken stuffed Olives, Sea Scallops with sausage and cauliflower purée, Brodo di Mare & the Panna Cotta.
Wine list also impressive, and a view that's worth paying for.
The service is fairly run of the mill, but you won't be much bothered once the food starts coming out.
Great food, great service! The eggplant side dish is AMAZING but I suggest sharing it with 3-4 people with a main coz by the time you eat the main, your stuffed. T-bone steak was cooked to perfection, massive serving compared to the beef fillet.
Good food Fantastic service.... Good food
Fantastic service
Good ambiance
We will definitely be back
Wonderful meal and service. We couldn't fault our meal and the service was very good. Our table was well positioned with a great view across the river. It was a warm evening so the doors out to the balcony were open. The temp inside was very comfortable and no bugs came in, which surprised us. Entree of the scallops as a special and the Vitello Tonnato were delicious as were our mains. I had the beef cheek which melted in my mouth. A wonderful evening.
This is my new favourite restaurant in Adelaide. Food was magnificent, with the eggplant involtinis and panacotta being the highlights. Service was pleasant and could not be faulted. Overall a very enjoyable dining experience.
One of if not the best restaurants in Adelaide. Such a comforting ambiance, awesome scenery, and mouth melting food at fair prices. Also top notch customer services and great for any occasion. A personal favourite, I highly recommend River Cafe.
Had FOF voucher so wife and i decided to give River Cafe a try. I chose the beef steak medium rare and the wife had crab linguine.
The steak i had was amazing. it made windy point and gauchos look like hogs breath cafe. ordered it with potatos and mushrooms as sides. 10/10
Wife usually eats half her mains. Her pasta was so good she finished it. she scored it 9/10
desert menu is amazing. we were so full we shared the creme brûlée. couldnt fault it.
customer service was top notch. nice friendly staff who made you feel welcome.
first and definitely not last time we will visit.
I wouldnt normally do this but i have to agree with Lynn-Voss, the service was great, the venue is in an awsome place and well what can i say about the food but simply awsome,,,,Charly Bear must have picked a bad night or hes just a whinger
Fabulous. The river Cafe is one of those hidden treasures that deserves to be praised. The food was amazing from start to finish. We all had different entrees and all were so tasty. The Main courses were full of flavour and very good sizes. The sweets were lovely and if you are a creme brulee or chocolate lover i suggest you leave room in your belly. The service was friendly and and its always good when you can have a laugh with the waiters. We will most definitely be returning. a fantastic night....
Had a great experience here. The views are great and the food and service was awesome. Our table staff were two people named William and Poppy, they were quick and very friendly. William made the service and ordering a little fun with some humor and made some great suggestions.
Really enjoyed this place and will be a return customer.
YUM...YUM...YUM. I have been to the River CafĂ© many times for a number of different occasions â from casual dinners with friends and family, birthday dinners and most recently, I brought along interstate and international visitors....and I have never been disappointed. It has been a place to go to for a fabulous and relaxing ambiance, attentive service and unmistakably a delicious meal (and every time!).
I recommend. Highly.
YUM!. We had a wonderful dining experience seated in a picturesque setting. We were delighted with our 3 courses topped off by 'couldn't resist' fabulous desserts! My fillet of steak was the best I've experienced since Las Vegas in 2007. We'll be back.
Our family of four went for dinner for the first time on Saturday. The service was great and the food was terrific. HIGHLY recommend the River Cafe. We booked our next dinner on the way out !)
Amazing as usual. My partner and I went there tonight for a celebration and as always it was amazing.
Our host Ryan was a treat and the food spectacular.
We started with ciabatta bread nomnomnom and followed this with the zucchini flower and arrancini ball entrees. Delicious. We then had the crab linguine and the brasato mains, with the brasato never failing to please me. I don't eat seafood but my ptr raved about the crab linguine. As sides we got the eggplant - again never failing to please, and the potatoes - aioli a dream.
No room for dessert which is not a surprise, but is a disappointment - again the menu looked amazing.
We washed this down with a bottle of the dalz Otto prosecco and left very happy customers. The price is very reasonable for the sterling quality of food we received.
What a gem! I can't speak highly enough of my experience here. We arrived early, so decided to wait at the bar and have a drink, but were offered to make our way to the table at any time. To begin, we polished off ciabatta bread; chicken-stuffed fried olives; arancini balls and oysters, all being of top quality. I opted for the Gnocchi e Funghi as a main and was mighty impressed. Despite being far too full for dessert, we couldn't resist ordering baked Lemon Cheesecake and Double Chocolate Fudge Cake to finish. With wonderful service, stunning views and a delectable menu, needless to say I will be returning. Can't wait for the warmer weather, as alfresco dining would make it more enjoyable again.
I have been dining at the river cafe for many years. We love the location over looking the river Torrens. The service is always professional. The food is always decent. A nice place for a romantic meal.
Lovely food and views. We go here for romantic evenings for a meal where you can take your time and enjoy the lovely views and of course your company! Very good food, plenty of variety.
Saturday night at the River Cafe. Very exciting. But this time it really seemed to be lacking something. Music? Not sure. But it wasn't the same. The service was extremely poor. You usually get, highly skilled waiting staff. I guess they were at home having a long weekend rest.
So it's a 2/10 for service. You are usually made to feel special, not to be .
Ok..... so onto the food. Excellent food thankfully. At least the chef was awake. The tapas idea I wasn't sure on, but it was very nice and well priced at $12 per person. Main course excellent. Dessert not many options and really to be honest., not fantastic. Would I go again??. Maybe not in a hurry. They really need to pick up their game. Otherwise it's another fabulous restaurant finished.
Also where are the table clothes???. Not on every table and should be. Poor presentation!!
Management needs to do some work. I guess that's it.
Limited menu but superb position built out over the river. The food is excellent quality and beautifully presented although the plates were not heated on the evening we dined there. Service is satisfactory but not particularly outstanding. Definitely worth a visit with free and easy parking on-site.
It was lovely. The chef could cater for vegan and lowfodmap but very, very limited as it's an Italian restaurant.
Very expensive but service is outstanding. And of course the view :)
It is very easy to give this restaurant a 5 star review. We asked for a quiet table and they happily obliged.
The food was excellent, some innovative ideas which enhanced the experience.
The food was very well presented, made the visual experience a pleasure.
The quality was excellent in fact pefect, the quantities generous. A truly nice pleasant experience.
Everyone on the table was impressed.
The waiting staff were attentive, professional and very pleasant. They made the night.
It was nice to meet the manager who was always making sure people were enjoying themselves and being attended to.
Thank you for an excellent night.
Awesome service. Would recommend trying this restaurant
We had arincini balls. They were 10/10
Highly recommend trying them aswell as we steak was nice
Excellent cuisine. We have the prawn pasta and the marinara pasta followed by two delightful desserts. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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