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Mitolo Wines - Little Wolf Osteria - Frankie
91/100 (467 ratings)
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Wine Bar
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Lamb
Pesto
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Italian
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Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
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"One of the best wineries we've been. All the food is yummmmmmmmm. The chef is so gifted. Every ingredient on the plate has a role. The staff are so..."
wingsau chan
"I am reviewing this based purely on the wine I drank here. It was excellent. The dining room and tasting area is very elegant. Industrial feel and..."
Simone
"We booked an area in the tasting room for a work get together and we were not disappointed. The food, the wines, the service and experience was..."
Rebecca Smith
"I took a group of people there for a wedding. The place is set out very well. They've used old shipping containers for all the buildings. It is such..."
Tim Austin
"We came for a tasting last Friday. The experience as a whole was great, but I must say was made even better by James' service - he was..."
Bec Jane
"An experience like no other!! Amazing architectural design with the use of the shipping containers and clever positioning of windows allowing plenty..."
Callum Cormack
"The young owner relentlessly explained their family history in this area and the features of the italian grape variety they use. The presentation of..."
Pauline Huang
Vasarelli's
90/100 (1213 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Italian
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Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
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Crab
Bruschette
Scallops
Pesto
Fish
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Ragu
Mussels
Calamares
Prawns
Beef
Arancini
Pasta
Beef Cheeks
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Best restaurant in McLaren Vale. Wonderful service, led by Shona. Just the right amount, attentive without being intrusive. Can not fault the food...."
Trisha Jones
"The service was awesome ,and the food fantastic best place I’ve been for a while and enjoyed it so much I live in Hawthorndene and will be going..."
Sharon Shazza Slater
"Just had a beautiful evening at Vasarelli's. Steak was melt in the mouth, the beef cheek pasta was to die for and our waitress was brilliant. We'll..."
Ruth Sedunary
"Top quality food, friendly staff, lovely setting, highly recommend this great restaurant thankyou..."
Lee Phirth
"Another delicious meal at one of our local favourites. Pate and bread to start, hubby had the Sirloin & I had the crab pasta both cooked to..."
Annette Wright
"The freshest and tastiest seafood pasta, as was the duck. Beautiful flavors, fresh and really well complimented with the wine. The staff are really..."
Clinton Franklin
"First time here and we loved it. The old house is such a great setting for Italian food. The chef honours Italian food culture with pride. The staff..."
Debbie McBratney
"Absolutely wonderful food, all 3 courses were delicious and fantastic friendly staff. Service was exceptional and l would highly recommend it to..."
Ursula Ebejer
"Had a fantastic meal again there on Saturday. Pate to start was ample for 2 to share.The steak was cooked to perfection and the desserts to die for ...."
Gaynor Pickles
"Have lived in the Vale for a year and keep driving past saying "must go in there" Yesterday I managed to stop with my wife and had one of the best..."
Michael Ponting
"Thank you Maria and your wonderful staff... the mussels were the best .. well worth the 100km round trip ... We will be back again and..."
Bruce Lubcke
"It's a delight to come here; food superb; service friendly and efficient and delivered with full knowledge of the service ideal. For me, it's like..."
Paul Barnes
"Fanatastic meal tonight, pasta was delicious despite the the Vale being without power - well done. Atmosphere was great. Wine was amazing, thank you..."
Clare Salt
"Many thanks to Maria and the staff for providing wonderful service tonight to my Mum and Dad who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. ..."
Kathryn Layton
"Thank you Maria and staff for another beautiful meal, I love celebrating my birthday at your restaurant..."
Cheryl Minniss
"This is an exceptional Italian restaurant. The chef here clearly knows his stuff. Beautiful produce, great flavour combinations, expertly prepared..."
Michelle Dunner
"Food was so delicious, one of the best restaurants south of Adelaide. Nice wines & awesome staff. Everyone there were lovely & happy, service was..."
judd brunton
"Stopped by for lunch it was an enjoyable lunch Was greeted by a super sweet waitress who made our lunch lovely. We ordered: garlic bread, salmon..."
Sandy
"Wow! This is the best Italian food we've had in Australia and was not expecting it from this place in McLaren Vale. The staff are very kind and the..."
Max Lane
"Another first time visit and oh wow amazing. Why you ask? Staff so friendly. Food was to die for. Home made pasta. Very nice homey comfortable..."
Janeece Walmsley
"Simply stunning – food, location, experience! A wonderfully warm welcome and then quickly seated on the verandah – warm, fresh air, and a..."
Nicki Anderson
"Nice outdoor seating along the deck. Choices are limited. Aranchinni balls were crunchy on the outside, tastes creamy inside, could be cheesier...."
Miss J
"Gnochi Funghi one of the best I've had! But the lamb shoulder pasta was a more on the salty side. Overall great..."
Ms L. Zheng
"It's the best Italian restaurant ever!! VERY friendly staff, absolute top food, awesome ambience and just the best Italian experience!! Highly..."
Alan Hardy
Cucina Di Strada
90/100 (17 ratings)
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Pizzateca
89/100 (1752 ratings)
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Tiramisu
Gelato
Arancini
Lamb
Antipasti
Arrosticini
Salad
Chili
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Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
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Mid-range
"#thebestpizzaonearth..."
Mandy F
"Delicious pizza, in a friendly and fun environment- we really enjoyed the dough and the quality of ingredients!..."
Valina Whites
"IOMG! That was delicious!I ordered the tartufo pizza with truffles, truffle oil, porcini mushrooms and extra salsiccio. This was just..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Visited with the family on a friday around lunch and the place was packed!  We had to wait about 15 mins for a table which we had no issues..."
Matthew Regos
"For a long time I have been singing praises of this special place. In the perfect destination dining wine region of McLaren Vale lies a casual and..."
Ling Tan
"Amazing authentic food, friendly staff and a family style atmosphere. Loved it!The tomato base in the pizzas was out of this world good! Lovely..."
Robert Pickup
"Kept Simple and Kept PerfectIt was their first open day after they'd closed for holidays and the place was packed and I mean jam packed. ..."
Only If Its Good
"Recently headed to Pizzateca for a weekend lunch. We had such a great day. The pizzas were delicious and the arrosticini were so good, so tasty. We..."
Tige
"Enjoyed the day immensely. Great pizzas, wine and atmosphere. The family day at the Sea and Vines festival was another lovely way to experience this..."
Sabrina Fairchild
"We arrived and only just got a table at 2pm as it was very busy. Lamb skewers came about half hour after ordering - not so good. Nice flavour but I..."
Lemon Tree
"Pizzateca came recommended - deservedly so. We were lucky to get a (very nice outside) table on a Saturday lunchtime. They were super busy but..."
Alex
"Lovely spot in McLaren Vale, basic picnic table style seating. Small amount of indoor, but primarily outdoor seating. Good quality, fresh ingredient..."
Mathew Lothian
"Say hello to authentic wood oven pizzas where less really is more! We initially tried their pizza at the Adelaide Food Festival and were impressed by..."
DLe-cious Eats
"Poppie absolutely loves the outdoor and entire setting of pizzateca. Its incredibly trendy and happening. They have done an incredible job with this..."
Poppie
"BEAUTIFUL pizza!! we ordered take away from here and it did not disappoint! Being located in McLaren Vale, you just knew this place was going to be..."
Leticia Azzollini
"Love the pizza and everything we ordered at there... busy place even until 2:30, so remember to book a table before u go! Friendly service and..."
Molly_Y
"Totally worth the drive out to McLaren Vale to try this pizza. The pizza base is crispy on the outside and fresh and doughy on the inside. Topped..."
Rachael Louise
"What a cracking place! We had lunch there today for the first time and tried a couple of the pizzas. You can taste the freshness and the authentic..."
Jamie Clancy
"We all know Italy is the birth place of pizza, and Naples is where it all began. So for the well travelled its such a pleasure to enjoy the genuine..."
Giacomo Black
"Felt instantly transported to ... who knows where?Italy ? SA vineyard ? Great atmosphere, great food & wine Only thing I can say is..."
EEADELAIDE
"Adelaide’s pizza game is going strong. We have been to Pizzateca few months ago after hearing amazing reviews from multiple people. It’s located..."
Nomadic Envy
"Pizzateca- Nothing to fault here. What a great new place down south. Real Italian style pizza- the dough is extremely soft with simple toppings. The..."
ForkfullofLife
"Pizza was delicious and service was great. Really friendly staff. Beautiful layout, the outside seating under the festoon lighting and tree is..."
Lauren
"Received exceptional service and pizza at our visit to Pizzateca today. Authentic pizza, restrained menu done well and came out fast. Looking forward..."
M
"Had an absolutely wonderful experience here. Pizza as close as you'll find to Italy in SA, Pizzateca provides beautiful thin crust, well thought out,..."
Lizzie Newland
"Awesome Real food Real service Family owned and runJust how it should be, get around pizzateca !We will be back....."
Thekuntasir
"Just yum, what more can I say. And lovely staff with great pride in what they are doing so well :)Well, I have to say more as I've got to get to..."
Moira-jane Conahan
"Visited Pizzateca on a Friday night and absolutely loved it, there is no where else like it in the McLaren Vale region. We ordered the mixed olives,..."
Angela A
"Another little gem in McLaren Vale ... This Italian pizza speciality restaurant definitely have one of the best pizza in SA. Love their pizza..."
Aiden Hiew
"Pizzateca is perfect for McLaren. Hearty traditional Italian pizza is exactly what you need after or before you explore some wineries, and Pizzateca..."
FooDee
"Not the nicest of days, but this place is just so homey and warm inside. Family run, strong family feel as you walk in, this place won't disappoint...."
Fit & Fed Foodie
"Why not indulge at the newest wine and pizza joint in town? There is a lot to love here at Pizzateca.  Wide green lawns which just beg to be played..."
Louise Rhodes
Vine Shed Venue And Cellar Door
81/100 (145 ratings)
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Australian
Pizza
Italian
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Highchairs Available
Family style
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Playgrounds
Live Music
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Mid-range
Oscars Restaurant
78/100 (2035 ratings)
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European
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Australian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Australian
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Risotto
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Bruschette
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Australian
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
BYOB
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice little restaurant serving quality food within a beautiful wine region. We ordered pizzas and they were to die for. I had the meatlovers and it..."
KJ85
"Nice atmopshere.Got the specials pizza with haloumi and it was nice.Ordered a chicken caesar salad but arrived with no chicken and 95%..."
SKIFOODS
"Omg this place is fantastic! If you want an amazing pizza GO HERE it's fantastic place to have a home cooked pizza. Great atmosphere and..."
Lachlan Mcdonald
"Oscar's was recommended to me by someone I work with who lives in McLaren Vale (I had mentioned I was going to spend a few days in Adelaide and was..."
Michael
"We went to Oscars to celebrate my brother’s birthday, and absolutely everything about our experience was lovely. We started with a plate of the..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Change of management?. The last few months the quality of the pizzas have dropped quite dramatically. Coincidentally I've noticed two new guys on..."
Timmyp76
"Great Selection of Pizza. Went to Oscars last night with friends that live in the Vale. Was a bit apprehensive after reading reviews on here, because..."
Gay
"Great service and atmosphere. Had the pizza supreme. Fantastic. Wife had the prawn pasta...."
Geoff
"Prompt Service. Clean Bathroom. Warm fire. Reservations required as they are..."
Julie
"Gourmet takeaway pizzas and nice place to dine for..."
TinyB
"Delicious pizzas, and relaxing dining experience.. Will definitely go back to try another flavor..."
Screwes
"A busy bistro that caters for everyone. The feel is casual, and the staff are friendly, and the food is always great. In an old house surrounded by..."
Amy Ewing
"Our first restaurant landing in Adelaide and was quite pleased! We ordered a couple of things from the menu: pate, bacon and spring onion flat..."
Sandy
"What a lovely little place, staff were very friendly and always made sure we had everything we needed whilst dining there. The food is decently..."
Nick Muller
"Awesome set up outside around wine leaves and trees and flowers...a happy atmosphere...it was busy as always and since we didn't book,we had dessert..."
susan ebrew
"Oscars is my number one favourite restaurant. Have not had one bad experience and have been here for dinner probably about 20 times. On top of that..."
Jessica Kleinschmidt
"The food was tasty but it did take a while to get service. It was cold as well and very busy. This made it very noisy. The staff work hard to please...."
Deborah Martin
"I've posted several reviews now about Oscars & every time we go it just gets better & better! Earlier in the week I'd rung to reserve a table for 2 &..."
Charlie Wallace
Carmel's Cafe Bar And Grill
78/100 (1673 ratings)
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Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
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Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Chili
Fish & chips
Lamb
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Tapas
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Beef
Schnitzel
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
After-hours
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Favourite place to visit great friendly atmosphere happy polite staff and the best rib eye on the bone. Number 1 place to go down south with my..."
Nathan Polden
"First visit to Carmel's last night for my birthday. Made to feel very welcome. All the staff were helpful and friendly. We all had an awesome meal..."
Chris Baker
"Always amazing never a let down, great food, atmosphere and service. Definantly the place to go for quality food reasonable portions at affordable..."
Tegan O'Connor
"Food was great and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere around McLaren..."
Karen Smith
"Amazing food the best Iv had since moving here from the uk 7 yrs ago so friendly I'd definitely recommend a visit we will be back on every occasion I..."
Debbielush Page
"Had dinner at Carmels tonight with my partner and our 3 year old daughter it is the first time we have ever been and will not be the last. The staff..."
Sam Schroeder
"Thanks Carmel's for a great lunch!! Making space and a table for our group very late notice as we decided to leave another mclaren vale resturant...."
Deanna Antezana
"top place and great food realy good staff i will be going back with..."
Geoff Goofy
"fantastic food and great service. can highly recommend Carmel's and we cannot wait for our next..."
Joanne Jones
"Absolutely delicious! - 2 x Asian ribs to start then 2x steaks for mains and three beers $139 all up. In and out Within 1hr. Great service. Lovely..."
Amanda Thomas
"Great food great service. My favourite place to..."
Amanda Sparrow
"Fabulous food great service will certainly come again great that they serve kids..."
Jenny Orchard
"This is a destination for get steaks. The servings are generous. Eventhough we have to drive over an hour to get there, its so worth it. Great range..."
Ycnia
"Yum!! Ribs were delicious - generous servings even the garlic bread. Will be back to try the burgers that looked incredible, good atmosphere and..."
Sam Mitchell
"Our favourite restaurant in Adelaide. The food has always been great over the years, awesome serving sizes and great flavour! Very friendly staff,..."
Christina Rees
"Great honest hotel food. The burgers are definitely my recommendation and they're great value. The venue is always busy, even on weeknights, so that..."
Hayley McD
"I went here with my parents for dinner. We were passing through on holiday from NZ. we have the chefs choice oysters for entree, and oh wow what a..."
Rachel Pankhurst
"Really enjoy the lunch we had at there, both food and service are nice. Will be much better if inside of the restaurant can be..."
Molly_Y
"Great place for your Sunday hangovers. The food is HUGE and full of flavour. The burgers are great and we loved the side sauce. The menu is also huge..."
Michael Holder
"Food was great! The atmosphere was also really nice. The staff were friendly, however I have now been here several times and every time they have..."
Carissa
"Fantastic Birthday dinner here last night. Staff were lovely, food was delicious and pricing very reasonable. Will definitely be back..."
Jodie
"Oh wow. We dined here, as a couple, for a laid back birthday dinner. We had not booked and it was busy busy busy on a rainy Friday night...."
Lucy
"Best Steak Ever! Went for dinner tonight. The staff were so amazing. Super friendly, yet not over the top. The hardest thing was what to choose of..."
The General
"Poor Service - Good Food. For a Wednesday night we were surprised at how busy it was, but as it turns out, maybe it was busier than what the staff..."
Martyn
"Great food. Went here with friends and from the "cafe bar and grill" title I really wasn't expecting much. I must say that I was pleasantly..."
Sim69417
"Top Notch. Tried Carmel's out on a Saturday night. The place was busy. The surroundings are nice in Carmel's, very simple and comfortable. Service..."
Kane886688
"Solid meals, good ribs. Service was a little..."
Steve Pritchard
"Great food/staff. I eat here regularly as i live close by. The food is excellent and great value compared to other places in the area. The staff..."
Harty133
"Been to this restaurant was one of the highlights of our weekend scape!Although it can be quite dificult to get the waitresses attention..."
Fabio
"Excellent. I've been to this restaurant, since it's reopened as Carmel's, three times. The menu is extensive, reasonably priced and the service is..."
Ian Steele
"Fantastic. Really enjoyed ourselves here for lunch on Sunday. Relaxed atmosphere, extensive menu to choose from and the staff were very..."
Southy88888
"Spot on. What an odd review I just read on Urbanspoon by Rutman.I dropped into Carmel's tonight for Steak Night $14.90 T-Bone or Rump. I..."
Tastetest
"What a lovely experience. The food just melted in our mouths and the staff looked after our whole table as if we were royals. I rate Carmels very..."
Sjhairdesign
Middlebrook Estate
77/100 (121 ratings)
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Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Italian
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"Could be more Professional. I recently attended a cocktail style wedding reception here. The food was very good, particularly the very unusual duck..."
Frstephenclark
"Very enjoyable lunch. Friendly, efficient service. Helpful waiting staff. Food was excellent - particularly the duck rillette and beef rib eye. Bread..."
Julie Taylor
"Sunday Lunch. Highly recommend this restaurant, food was fabulous, complimented by a great selection of wines. Staff were great. Great place to spend..."
Teresa Brook
"Theyve increase theyre..."
Ghinger's Kitchen
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