African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Adelaide

Africola

87/100 (3076 ratings)

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"The amazing decor makes for an incredibly exciting restaurant, however we went for the food. Not surprisingly we were totally overwhelmed with all..."

Shannon Martinez

"This was my third Afri-experience and continues to exceed expectations. Easy to understand why regularly rated one of the best restaurants in the..."

Rob Nachum

"Grilled stone fruit with watermelon granita, pickled watermelon & peppermint/almond crumb - the dessert kept giving with its amazing flavours &..."

Jasmine Bates

"We thought this place was fabulous! We'd been treated to a gift voucher by my brother and sister in law from the UK. They booked it electronically!!..."

Vivienne Little

"Flavour's are on point! Amazing customer service � definitely the best food in Adelaide..."

Cherikee Berden Bruce

"Everything I tried was amazing, but the cauliflower steak is one of the best things I've ever eaten. If you're in Adelaide and you don't go there,..."

Seumas Francis

"My daughter took me here for my birthday celebration. Unsure what to expect other than what she told me from previous visits. Even though I couldn't..."

Lindsey Bolton

"I came in tonight with my wife and my dad and everything was just fantastic. The food, the service, the ambiance was perfect. I love my food, but it..."

Sampree Babu

"Have just arrived home after an amazing feed at Africola. We had the Flanked steak, Roast Lamb, Peri Peri chicken with sides of baked cauliflower and..."

Glenn Michael

"Excellent food, service and setting. Loved it - very upbeat! I am vegetarian and loved the Cauliflower Roast - the desserts are to die for too! My..."

Dianne Jackson

"Food was spectacular and all the staff are so knowledgeable on all the food and wines. Great dining experience.. I like the bag hooks..."

Belinda Parsons

"So amazing! Thank you for such a fabulous dinner; the food was delicious and generous and the service was spot on too. And thank you for catering for..."

Mim Gollan

"Fantabulous. Cannot say how incredibly tasty everything we ordered was! I want the pipis to be my last meal, they were that good. You must eat..."

Erin Hurson

"Whilst all the food was good it was kind of disappointing that they still aren’t doing the al a carte purely because the set menu is 80% vegetables..."

Jesse Tucker

"Africola was as good as takeaway as it is to eat in. Ordering was easy and it arrived as promised. Food was, as expected,..."

4chillies

"We visited Africola for dinner which is probably the coolest restaurant in South Australia and really reminded me of some of the fun eateries in..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Went to Africola to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary.Service was amazing! From the call to book (they accomodate our request for 6:30pm..."

Eka

"The food is unique and very tasty. Nothing will disappoint in the dishes made to share, comprising tender meat selections as well as thought-out..."

Sandra Mitchell Canil

"Even if the food at Africola was unremarkable, it would still be fun. The space is colourful and loud, the staff are happy and really know their..."

Onara

"This place is great to go with a group of people and just share a whole bunch of dishes. They’ll offer you the banquet at $75 per person but it’s..."

Ellen

"Really enjoyed the experience on Saturday night. We were put at the bar because they were so busy but this was great. We started with a couple of..."

Master Diner

"Beautiful atmosphere,live kitchen,friendly and well informed staff.Crispy tea sandwich is a much try!lentil salad was fresh and lemony,periperi..."

Chef On The Run!!

"Wow a great night out started with a fantastic meal at this hip atmosphere and great staff place. We were introduced to Southern African food..."

EvilRobotSanta

"Full house on Tuesday for my birthday, I recommend booking in advance and requesting a table away from the door during chilly nights . We..."

Erin

"Made a reservation and came here on a week night with the partner.We chose the "feed-me" option, which was very VERY generous (thankfully,..."

Quesarahsarah

"Absolutely amazing food everytime we visit! Paired with quality customer service and fantastic wine selection, it's our favorite place to eat in..."

Eleanor Kate

"I have wanted to dine here for such a long time and booked ahead online for a birthday dinner. The decor is so cool and creative. We opted for the..."

Dawson Brister

"I don’t know how Africola manages to make a simple sandwich with mayo and crispy chicken skin taste so good. Peri peri chicken was succulent and..."

Thai Thach

"Oh yeah, where do i start... yum yum yum.Capsicum with anchovies and bread, yumKingfish, yumNgeringa vegetable plate, yumPeriperi..."

NowayJose

"After reading from the AFR, this is a place that got me to book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide to try. And of my gosh, it is worthy of the..."

Jenny Kwong

"Headed to Africola recently with family for my birthday and all I am thinking about is when can I get back there and have that cauliflower!!! Had the..."

Ariel8181

"The four of us went along on a miserable Friday night, lucky we booked as the place was full.With great service and exquisite food we had a..."

BRUTAL

"Sat at the bar overlooking a very calm kitchen which was interesting. Had the "feed me" menu. The food was delicious and the service good. The number..."

Aunty Ol

"What a wonderful celebration of vegetables and soul food! It was so refreshing to go somewhere where there was so much veggie selection and decent..."

Fit & Fed Foodie

"Africola - Wow..wow...wowI'd been putting off going to Africola for quite a long time. I knew it was Good but the food seemed "foreign" to..."

Only If Its Good

"Everything was spot on when we visited Africola! Great service and great food.I’d go back again for the Tea sandwich and the grilled..."

Melanie Martin

"Afriola has been on my list of restaurants to try for a long while, and since eating there I am sad that it took me so long to try it! I would highly..."

Anjelica Alanne

"We managed to sneak into Africola without booking on a cold Thursday night and were so glad we did. Firstly the waitress was really welcoming and had..."

Mark Laughton

"honestly the best meal i had in adelaide, the peri peri chicken is cooked to absolute perfection and the lemon meringue is super tasty! Highly..."

Rohan Talwar

"cool vibes, retro decor, open kitchen, interesting food. cauliflower steak is quite filling and a flavour explosion.might pass on the..."

Caro

"Africola was nothing like I had munched on before. The selection is awesome. The flavours smack you in the face but then kiss you all better. Ordered..."

Bobby Sledteam

"A truly delicious culinary experience. Such unique flavours and generous portions. My favourite was the eggplant (which can also pass for a dessert..."

Lz

"Had heard that chef Duncan Welgemoed had been serving up some deliciously tasty treats from Africola for some time now, so decided to go check and..."

Chris

"Do you yourself a favour and book a table. We sat outside adjacent to the grape vines and ordered the "feed me". There were 9 courses between us and..."

Alice Brandli

"Decided to visit africola thinking it served African food. Well its more Spanish in my opinion. The food was good nothing special or outstanding...."

Sandhya1814

"We had heard so many good things about Africola so we were super excited to go for dinner. Food was tasty but nothing was super outstanding. The..."

Tige

"Yummo! Went here on Sat night, great atmosphere and really friendly service, without being pushy. We ordered the ground beef with hummus, crispy..."

Nbowen613

"Just fabulous! Had our staff end of year dinner here. The feed me option was fantastic for a vegetarian- not just dishes where veggies replaced the..."

Donata

"Had the potential to be a perfect 5. Food was super tasty rare to find such well prepared food. However the total focus of staff to get to get you..."

AP

"Oh my! Incredible! Africola lived up to its reputation and more. Amazing decor, great layout with the open kitchen along with delicious smells..."

Tonya Darby

"The Africola menu serves up deliciously humble yet totally innovative dishes that seem like they have been part of a food culture for eons. Go, be..."

Mafu

"We happened to have just booked a weekend getaway to Adelaide when we saw Africola pop up as #29 on the AFR’s Top 100 Australian restaurants list..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"I never went to Africola before they shifted their focus to North African food. I won’t even pretend to know what South and North African food is...."

Ling Tan

"Wow what a great place! Flavours were amazing, went with the chefs choice and didn't disappoint at all! I would suggest making a booking in advance..."

Richard Ricardo Sosa

"I don't often give a place a five star rating, but Africola really did it for me. Everything was on point: the food was delicious, the staff were..."

Nadia

"This gem offers some of the most amazing food I have ever had. The staff were friendly and excellent at helping when it came to the menu. They were..."

Amelia Robson

"t’s great to be back in Adelaide. It’s a hot and dry day and I’m on my way to Africola for the first time. I rarely have high expectations when..."

Ben Lee Kong

"OMG all I can say is go to this place! I haven't had this much joy in eating for a while. All sorts of flavours put together and just mouthwatering...."

Sofie Angel

"OMG food pack full of flavours , never tasted food this good when I was in Africa last time. Must order the tea sandwich and deep fried egg plant...."

Michael Marfan

"Must must must visit when in Adelaide. The fit out was so unique and well executed with a beautiful open kitchen and service area, which carried the..."

Nicole Hunter

"I had a great dinner here. Such good food and service, and a the place just has a really good vibe. I'm already looking forward to coming here..."

Sarma

"East terrace stars Africola! A spectacular, tasteful night was had at this buzzing little restaurant. Africola is currently featuring and..."

ForkfullofLife

"Straight up the best eatery in Adelaide. Tasty. Creative. Way ahead of its time. The fit out is incredible. The staff are brilliant - knowledgeable,..."

John Day

"Outstanding. Food and flavours are all so unique, a must eat at place in Adelaide for locals and travellers alike. I took my staff here as a thank..."

Marcus Motteram

"Delicious food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. It is quite pricey but the dishes were filling. Interesting flavours and combinations in the..."

Shannon

"Great vibe on a Saturday night. Everything was really nice but portions were on the small side. My fave was the eggplant which was..."

Minh Nguyen

"Quiet and dreamy Adelaide has its share of restaurants, but it can be difficult to find something special that stands out from the rest. Maybe this..."

Aussie Meets World

"Amazing! Great service and the most amazing food to eat. I never knew vegetables could taste so great. We got to sit right by the kitchen and watch..."

Tommy

"Africola at 4 East Tce, Adelaide has been on our list of places to visit for a very long time. As soon as we walked in, we noticed the funky and..."

Tempting Palates

"Sometimes you eat at a restaurant and while the food was very interesting, you have absolutely no desire to return. Africola is not like that. They..."

6ixty

"This was at the top of my need to try places and in atmosphere, quirkiness and vibe it hit the spot. The beverage menu is a small array of well..."

FoodCritiq

"Do like the food at Africola. The smell of Braii style BBQ gets your stomach grumbling as soon as you walk through the door. Old mate Chef Duncan..."

Angus Henderson

"This was a long time coming. Africola has been recommended to me on several occasions since it's opening. Curiosity finally killed the cat, so I..."

Gus' Gastro Review

"Outstanding!! Let them feed you with five courses for $75. Service is great, food is great, ambiance is cool. Sit at the bar and watch the chiefs..."

Gary Maguire

"I have been telling people about this place for the longest time but haven't had the chance to go there myself. Also I have been referring to it as..."

Raph M

"Interesting, vibrant, engaging .... it's good to have places that stretch our culinary knowledge which Africola does to an extent - I've never been..."

Can't Be Bothered To Cook

"I really enjoy restaurants like this. Casual atmosphere with great food - exciting and full of flavour. Be adventurous - you won't be disappointed...."

Nirms

"Had an enjoyable but puzzling meal here. Opted for the 'let us feed you', so I assume we got the kind of impression they wanted us to have. It was..."

Antony Eagle

"You little sneakies! Don't think I haven't noticed that your portions have literally halved since you opened!That being said, the food is..."

Onegreedygirl

"I finally made it to Africola! I was super excited to try South African food for the first time! We booked on a Friday night and were allocated..."

Adventures In Winterland

"I've been to Africola a few times now and every time I've been the experience has gotten better and better. The most recent visit was an absolute..."

Adrian Porcaro

"Africola at 4 East Tce, Adelaide has been on our list of places to visit for a very long time. As soon as we walked in, we noticed the funky and..."

Tempting Palates

"From the moment you reach the door at Africola, you know you’re in for a good night with its colourful and quirky interior, open kitchen and..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"From the moment you reach the door at Africola, you know you’re in for a good night with its colourful and quirky interior, open kitchen and..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"From the moment you reach the door at Africola, you know you’re in for a good night with its colourful and quirky interior, open kitchen and..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"From the moment you reach the door at Africola, you know you’re in for a good night with its colourful and quirky interior, open kitchen and..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Really enjoyed Africola, unusual flavours. Loved small plates. Mussels and marron brilliant. Slightly disappointed with spit roasted pig, lacked any..."

Meg Cornish

"First time at this ever so busy restaurant - And I can see why its so popular! I made a reservation on a Sunday for a Friday night, and the only..."

Sonny D

"We had a lovely dinner with friends. Food was beautifully cooked and great wine list. The host was amazing - we will definitely be going..."

Amanda Sale

"Africola at 4 East Tce, Adelaide has been on our list of places to visit for a very long time. As soon as we walked in, we noticed the funky and..."

Tempting Palates

"Have been to Africola a couple of times now and the food remains exceptional! It's amazing how Duncan can take an ordinary spit to a different level!..."

Barbara

"I have read various reviews and I have heard various opinions, but in my opinion, Africola is awesome! Great vibe, lovely staff and friendly,..."

Claire Lillian

"We had a great night- despite a very average selection of food. I like it, I might go back, but our experience was positive mostly due to company,..."

Ro

"Fantastic!. Visiting from Melbourne and came upon Afticola...what a find. Great fit out, friendly and efficient service and a unique approach. The..."

Molly Wilson

"Best restaurant in Adelaide .... Best restaurant in AdelaideHad a family dinner on a busy Saturday night, staff were attentive and excellent...."

Kobus Swart

"Loved the feed me experience and the intimate ambience. Staff are very friendly and the food overall was really great. I didn't like certain flavours..."

Rush Riz

"Really good dining experience here. Enjoyed the contemporary African food which is a very different experience from the traditional African dishes..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"We enjoyed every dish in the tasting menu. Well worth the $ and good value. Staff are very friendly. Very good turnaround- no waits. Good 2hours in..."

Sue Kerr

"What a stunning meal! We loved every single dish and was wowed each time. The veggie dishes were definitely the highlight. So many layers to the..."

Sophia Luu

"Wow! You can see why Africola gets great reviews. The flavor combinations on their dishes is incredibly well done. The service was outstanding,..."

Lindsey Killeen

"So bloody good! Feed me menu had heaps of food, all was really fresh and delicious. When reading the menu a lot of it actually didn’t appeal to me..."

Alyssa

"Friendly and attentive staff despite a packed restaurant. Glass of water was always full. Everybody is served a randomised selection from a larger..."

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