Roll up your sleeves and knead dough in this one-off organic pasta-making experience. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with wine pairing.
This Coles fettuccine channels nonna vibes but isn’t quite there, its thin pasta falling apart and sticking to the roof of your mouth in an attempt to twirl. Its simple Australian ricotta and spinach filling is creamy but thicker than some. For more fresh tasting pasta Adelaide, check this out.
Borsa
Named after the Italian stock exchange, Borsa is a traditional eatery that fills the bellies of Adelaide’s business set. Its quaint dining space offers fresh pasta airing from the kitchen and etched-crystal glassware. The restaurant is a step up from the neighbourhood corner trattoria and specializes in Italian classics.
Its winter menu features “heavier, richer food,” like the rigatoni con Sinatra: slow-cooked duck covered in a tomato, sage, and field mushroom sauce with rigatoni pasta. The dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect to try when visiting Adelaide in the cold months.
It would be a sin for seafood lovers to visit Adelaide without visiting Fishbank. This iconic eatery serves a full range of ocean-fresh delicacies in a stunning, historic location.
Coccobello
Coccobello is a tropical green fragrance that evokes the feeling of a day on the beach. The scent is at once creamy and fresh, classic and cutting edge. It features notes of gardenia, palm leaves, and vanilla orchids mingled with sandalwood, Virginia cedar, and benzoin. For more fresh tasting pasta Adelaide, check this out.
Nano may look like your average faded striped sunshade cafe, but this daytime eatery flies under the radar for its lunchtime pasta specials. Whether it’s little ears of Orecchiette tumbling over nuggets of saline anchovy or spaghetti tangled with grilled summer vegetables, its unpretentious dishes are the stuff of legends.
You’ll also find vegetarian and gluten-free versions of their pasta. The restaurant uses only the best local and Italian ingredients to create its dishes.
Midnight Spaghetti
Midnight Spaghetti is an excellent dish for a quick late-night snack or a fast weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes. To make it more hearty, you can use various ingredients, such as chopped herbs (parsley or basil) or a sprinkle of pan-fried bacon.
The menu mixes classic and new dishes, but the pasta is the show’s star. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy. There are indoor booths, bar seating, and a balcony where you can enjoy the weather. They also have a good selection of wine.
Ruby Red Flamingo
The team at Ruby Red Flamingo does not mess around. Their menu does what it says on the tin – spaghetti and crab (in this case, South Australian blue swimmer). They serve no starters, sides or desserts. Their drinks are simple, and their pottery is the kind of mismatched brown and orange stuff that every Adelaide household seems to have. For more fresh tasting pasta Adelaide, check this out.
This North Adelaide restaurant was a popup when it first opened in 2012 but has become one of the city’s most iconic. It serves Italian food that Nonna would be proud of. From rich ragu to a puck of polenta smothered in a medley of mushrooms, its dishes are heartwarming and flavoured.
Chianti
While Chianti has long been associated with Italian comfort food, this versatile wine can be enjoyed with many dishes. The classic pairing is with pasta dishes that feature tomato sauce. However, this wine can also pair well with grilled meats and savoury charcuterie boards.