The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Parkside, April 2024

La Tombola

84/100 (975 ratings)

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"We went there today for our 8th anniversary of meeting. OMG the food is to die for. Bob had the steak and it was seriously the best steak he had ever..."

Sandy McLellan

"looks and feels like a family italian place but priced slightly above. I cant recommend it enough, just had the best lamb of my life with fantastic..."

Myles Holcombe

"This is my favourite place in Adelaide I miss it so much since moving and the owner tony is a wonderful man always made me feel really welcome and..."

Melissa Audrey

"Amazing food and amazing service. We really enjoyed the cheese soufflé, carpaccio, veal pasta and penne pasta. We found..."

Jenny Wilkins

"Amazing high quality italian food! Have been here a few times and definitely will be back. The service here is also outstanding- the staff definitely..."

Georgina Zerella

"Together with my family (ages 3 to 60+) we went for my annual birthday dinner at La Tombola and it is so rewarding to return after a year and find..."

AJ

"Went to La Tombola for the first time last night and ll I can is that the food was delicious, the service was very friendly and prompt and just an..."

John Roberts

"Awesome, fantastic Italian food and friendly efficient service we had a lovely time here. The veal pasta is very very good and the chicken main with..."

Ebanful

"Poppy went for Dinner to Unley Rd. He booked a table at La Tombola. Poppy loved the friendly family atmosphere and service. All Poppy's needs were..."

Poppie

"Great service and excellent food!! We were even given free champagne. A great night with friends we won't forget, thank you latombola, we will be..."

Tijana

"Had a lovely meal here tonight. Although the food is on the pricey side, I would happily pay for meals of this quality. I got the veal which came..."

GT

"Beautiful food, lovely staff, friendly homey atmosphere. Tony the restaurant owner made the effort to get around to every table which made the..."

Jodie

"Authentic Italian restaurant. It is a semi fine dining restaurant with cosy and homey feeling. some of the decorations could be quite old but it..."

J.YeePP

"There’s nothing flash or trendy about this place… in fact the décor is old fashioned and a little bit daggy – but maybe that adds to the whole..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Amazing food!! Outstanding service!!! I felt like I was at my nonnas house. Tony is so welcoming and he even accommodated for my very fussy mother..."

PG

"Wonderful evening!. Enjoyed a lovely traditional Italian meal with my family. The service was excellent and the hospitality was too. Looking forward..."

Rebekah

"European hospitality in Adelaide. I remembered I had always wanted to try La Tombola, so I looked up their website to check their menus and phone..."

Loumj

"We are from Melbourne and have dined at a good percentage of the top restaurants in the city... Hands down the best steak dinner I've ever eaten....."

James Grundy

"Fantastic service and delicious authentic Italian food. Highly..."

Leeroy

"Food is that of any 5 star anywhere in aus.. Loved..."

Ben

"Nathan. Must go to restarent in Adelaide service outstanding food the way you food to taste like.host treats you like family do not miss this..."

Nathan

"THE BEST Been there several.... THE BESTBeen there several times and always the freshest and tastiest. Tony the owner always friendly and..."

Eater

"Christmas function. We held our Club Christmas Dinner at La Tombola on the 17th of December 2013 for 45 people. The food was beautifully prepared..."

Snoopy5

"Just had a wonderful meal with 7 friends. All loved our dishes. Dessert superb coffee perfect. Thank you to Tony. We love your restaurant Service..."

Julia Ats

"Good. It tastes greater without the owners breathing down your..."

ELLAS

"Lunch. My husband and I had lunch here and it was fantastic, the food was so fresh, homemade and tasty. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and we noticed..."

Trish

"I've been here with my boyfriend 3 times, others once, and am NEVER disappointed. In fact I'm still here right now and am so impressed with their..."

Rani Marek

"Coffee and Cake. I took my lovely wife to La Tombola today for coffee and cake. Service excellent. Staff very very courteous, and the cake Tiramasu..."

Tuckerpianotech

"Lunch at La Tombola. A big thank you to Chef Kelsey for a wonderful meal today. Great food, excellent wine (at a really great price) excellent venue...."

Roz

"I have been here OFTEN for many different occasions and have always had excellent food and wonderful service. Tony is a gem and can't do enough to..."

Kathy Scheucher

"We had a beautiful dinner tonight! The service by the owner Tony and the young female waitress was superb, it was attentive without being intrusive..."

Melissa Laukirbe

"Amazing food and great service!. I would really recommend this lovely restaurant. It has great atmosphere and the food and service is superb! the..."

Saima

"This is a very nice restaurant for relaxed dining, the staff an the service are superb. We were treated like royal customers. The food arrived at our..."

Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)

"Had the most wonderful time here the other night for dinner. Chicken risotto is divine. Food all delicious, service impeccable. Decor quite dated and..."

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"Mrs. Recently dined with a group of friends. As I am one who delights in fine food, i was not left disappointed. I savoured every bit of my pasta..."

Pat

"Great host. Went with my husband for lunch and had a great time . The owner was very friendly and passionate about his restaurant. Food was good but..."

Jules

"Excellent attentive service, genial 'mein host' who's obviously been there for ever. I had a delicious salmon and avocado pasta; very generous serve...."

Virginia Cooke

"****. Very tasty food, old-school service, comfy atmosphere. Loved..."

Kandrealibob

"A true Italian delight. Rarely is good authentic Italian cuisine found these days, but this restaurant really does encompass the beautiful spirited..."

Jalisa Johnson

"Fantastic food, great wine brilliant..."

Sigrid Johnson

"Perfect Place for eating. This is the best restaurant I have ever been......I recomend all guys, who search for a unique taste, try this one and you..."

Ethan Shaw

"The service was amazing, waitors and waitresses were really attentive. The food was well presented and taste was beautiful. I highly reccomend La..."

Georgia Farmilo

"Parking can be challenging, but worth the effort. The food is delicious with large helpings. The staff are friendly and efficient. I have eaten here..."

Dr Steve Whittle

"I'm not sure what a Tombola is, so I check the dictionary. In English, it's "a lottery in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum." This sounds..."

The Feed Report

"I’ve gone through most of the high-rated (according to Urbanspoon) fancy restaurants in the CBD. I’m not a fan of parking in the northern half of..."

The Feed Report

"This dish gives me the same feeling as the pasta. This is typical food at its best. There’s no way this can compete with the fancy restaurants, but..."

The Feed Report

"This was a very nice restaurant for relaxed dining, the staff and the service were superb. We were treated like royal customers. The owner was so..."

Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)

"I discovered this restaurant accidentally and this was the best discovery ever! Best Italian restaurant in Adelaide! We asked what was the signature..."

Hsiang Tan

"Friday 13th August 2021 I celebrated my 70th birthday with a booking for 15 people at La Tombola on Unley Rd. Tony was so good in meeting my..."

Sharon Evans

"Excellent Italian restaurant, food was great and reminded me of my grandparents home cooking! The waiters were great and although the food took a bit..."

William Niccolo

"Amazing pasta. It can get busy and a bit loud so it might be good to dine earlier if you don't like that type of setting. The service is honest and..."

Adam W

"Excellent Food and Service. We searched up a good/highly rated Italian restaurant on Google Maps. La Tombola in Adelaide is one of the most highly..."

Thomas Reeh

"The staff really make the difference. They are attentive and friendly, being there at the perfect moment. The food is really tasty with large..."

Suzanne Haynes

"My favourite Italian restaurant, La Tombola is fast becoming my favourite dining choice in Adelaide irrespective of cuisine type. It offers a wide..."

Kenneth Ng

"Great place in Unley , superb customer service, great tasting food, on the expensive side but they can back it up with the above....you won't regret..."

Neil T

The Soup Shop

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"I stayed in Adelaide city for four nights. Tried a few coffee spots and Exchange was by far the best. I drink my coffee black (the way it should be..."

Nav Jayasinghe

"Saw the newest official website menu and catch the French Toast which is my favorite,would like to try. But they didn't keep updating their menu on..."

Sally Sun

"Delicious breakfast! We stumbled upon Exchange looking to cure our hangover. Great menu and coffee, we’re both vegetarian and left very content...."

Thomas Johnson

"Breakfast was lovely, nothing too exciting. Ordered a long black which was ok, I think the coffee beans that they have, has got a fruity notes to it..."

Berna

"Been here for coffee a few times. Great quality and comes out quick. Often have a few types you can choose from too and some nice small snacks. Check..."

Gastronomist

"Lovely little cafe! Went for breakfast with the family in the morning. Hot chocolate is really nice if you love dark chocolate. I had a burger with..."

Allen Jiang

"I really enjoy my morning coffee and finding a place that makes good coffee brings a smile to my face ... Exchange certainly does not disappoint. One..."

Asha

"Cute little corner cafe in the city! Really busy on Sundays so we didn't receive a table straight away but the staff were friendly and amazing, great..."

Alyzza Mae Barreta

"This hidden Gem of Adelaide deserves more recognition. The staff were all so lovely and polite and their service was excellent ! Their food were..."

Team FEA

"The Exchange Speciality is a cosy yet minimalist coffee joint located at the East end of Rundle Street. I tried their famous drip coffee and paired..."

Journalsofj

"Best coffee I've had in Adelaide hands down, great little place tucked away from the main street, will definitely be heading back when I'm in town..."

Zac Steel

"As a caffeine addict from Melbourne when I venture outside my own city I scour for a top shelf double espresso. The exchange didn't disappoint,..."

Nathan

"Great service, friendly staff, could have more choices for food but what we had was delicious. Will come back. The place can be a bit tight...."

Hassank27

"Coffee was great. Service was fantastic and food was delicious. A bit tight for room if I came with a pram but that's coming from a dad with an..."

Billy Raditya

"Excellent service!!! And Exchage Specialty Coffee has great quality of coffee. I've been to many coffee shops. It is my favorite coffee shop so..."

Austin Steve

"Located on a back alley just off Rundle Street, this is a place where regulars come for their coffee fix.They have a good selection of..."

Kennnny

"They deliver exceptional coffees all time! Chilling interior and great atmosphere in the cafe. Friendly and professional staff. Small menu but I had..."

Einney

"Great coffee with reasonable price, one of the best in Adelaide. Good and considerate service. Limited space makes you feel a little squeezed though...."

Xin Pei

"One very tasty sandwich; we tried both of the meat ones between us. Bread was delicious; sauce or dressing on both was divine. You could tell a lot..."

Oliver Smith

"PART ONE: "THE AMBIENCE"... I came to ESC on the recommendation of a friend. I'd had a hard morning on excel so I really needed a pick me up. The..."

Tomato

"Really good coffee, small but delicious menu we loved the Mex breakfast, the corn bread was really good. Complimentary sparkling water was a nice..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Best hot chocolate in the east end! I had the Frankie chicken sandwich today and mentioned to my boyfriend we would share it - they brought it out on..."

Frances Peters

"Took away their Granola ($14), which was beautifully arranged in a cup, topped with half a passion fruit, poached pear and sliced strawberry. I ended..."

TresHungry

"Love the coffee here. Definitely stronger and different than other coffee shops. Minimalistic design and pastries look absolutely delicious..."

The Munchkin

"Legit cafe. Definitely the strongest out of all the east end ones. Completely the opposite of a shitty ETC type place. High quality beans and unique..."

Neil Young

"With its doors opening this morning, there is nothing like venturing into a shiny new house of coffee. Located on Vardon Ave just behind Rundle St in..."

Fare Comment

"Superb coffee and delicious, vibrant and fresh tasty food can be found at the little corner cafe on Vardon Avenue, Exchange Specialty Coffee in the..."

D

"Probably the best cafe I've been to in Adelaide. I'm visiting Adelaide from Melbourne for work at the university. I've been planning my meals..."

LizbethDee

"Mexibreakfast was delicious!!!! Loved it, especially the corn salsa and pancetta. Left me wanting more. Enjoyed the coffee too of course! Wish it was..."

Ally Wilson

"Quaint cafe situated in Adelaide's pretty east end. I've walked past Exchange after hours on many occasions, and it's been on the hitlist since I..."

Famished

"LOVE THE EXCHANGE! Really nice coffee, almost a nutty flavour, but still creamy! I really love the service in here and they are very welcoming..."

Bethan Smith

"Ending 2015 with a blog post dedicated to one of my favourite places in Australia, Adelaide. I was fortunately enough to revisit this state and do..."

Michelle Leong

"If you're sick of expensive, bogus coffee from b-grade, generic chain cafes, Exchange might just be the change you need. As the name suggests, coffee..."

Monica

"Great cafe, excellent coffee, wonderful food and efficient yet friendly service by Emily. We come here regularly and love it. Bring back the..."

Mike Feszczak

"Came here on a recommendation which I'm now passing on. Nice coffee and the pikelets were lovely. Perfect fluffy texture complimented by tangy lime..."

Eyes > Belly

"Great coffee and food! Good vibe to the place too! Went at 10AM and wasn't crowded but at lunch time it's difficult to get a seat. Would definitely..."

Jonty

"Top quality tasting coffee and good size cup!The breakfast is great here as well, different and unique from most standard breakfast places in..."

Sahar&Aurelio

"Nice, fresh cafe with great tea and coffee. The tea is presented nicely and the staff were really friendly. A bit noisy and crowded, though...."

Laura

"This place is great, coffee is excellent and staff very friendly.Looking forward to the next visit and trying out the food.Very cool..."

The Cat

"Classy looking establishment tucked away off the main strip and they do a quality coffee! The specialise in all types of coffees and love wha they..."

Fish

"Amazing french toast. This little cafe is beautifully outfitted, staff are lovely and the food and coffee is delicious ! i've had the french toast 3x..."

Shazanfar

"Such a dope joint for all things coffee, and 'The Gloria' is a straight brunch game changer. Do..."

John Day

"Excellent food, coffees, teas and service. Cannot fault it in anyway. Try..."

Mike F

"Perfect. Simple and cool fit-out. A nice and clean space. Coffee is top 3 in ADL. Staff are friendly and helpful and very attentive. Can not fault..."

Jonathan Vdk

"Hands down the best coffee in adelaide. Absolute bangin shorties with both single origin and seasonal roasts always on offer and a solid selection of..."

Mitchell Canfield

"ESC is excellent and a refreshing change from the painfully hip cohort of coffee places opening at the moment. Both the coffee and food are..."

DSF

"Finally, good coffee in the East End!. This place serves consistently great coffee, what more do you need to know? (You can skip the brownies,..."

Seajatz

"Love the coffee and the waffles were..."

Michelle

"Your new favourite cafe. Exchange lives up to their name - incredible coffee by Market Lane - with a selection of sandwiches on incredible sourdough..."

Shopgirl

"If you appreciate quality coffee, this is your place. Their beans are sourced from the highest quality roasters including market lane, and this kind..."

Hannah Empen

"Consistently good coffee, friendly and efficient service. Delivers every time... Such a good addition to the burgeoning adelaide coffee..."

Jess

"I had the strawberry and blueberry waffles and my partner has the banana peanut and caramel waffles. I think the banana one tasted better and they..."

Jccb

"Exchange has a light and airy location off Rundle Street, which is enhanced by its simple decor. Cyclist-friendly, we found a table amongst the..."

Adventures In Winterland

"This is an I(sans serif) shaped coffee house. A few tables outside n long bench+table top inside provide succour to aching legs+ incite conversation...."

Maheshwar antony S

"This is hands down the best coffee I have had in Adelaide. Perfect extraction, balanced, slightly sweet well rounded and delicious. I used to run a..."

Mark Hamilton

"Outstanding coffee. The four of us are coffee snobs (one has owned a coffee business) and we rated this very best coffee of all that we drank during..."

Brandon Jackson

"The coffee is always excellent. The service always friendly. It's a lovely little nook on Leigh St is well-established. They also serve breakfast,..."

Frances Gumapac

"The chilli scrambled eggs (recommended with added avocado - which was the best presented avo I've had, topped with chia seeds) were so fluffy and..."

Matto Lucas

"Love this hole-in-the-wall cafe. Beautiful coffee, attentive staff and laid back atmosphere. They serve some the most consistently delicious coffee..."

Bruce Trương

"The best coffee in the City. A Different bean blend depending on whether you have your coffee black or white. Savour the flavour. Cosy inside or..."

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