What works brilliantly here is the outdoor terrace area, complete with chuckling fountain and winking fairy lights, which capitalises on Adelaide’s divine summer clime. On a balmy January evening, there are few more pleasant places to sit and sip. Inside the heritage stone former-manse the vibe is eclectic and ‘pop-up’, with quirky murals, mismatched ceramicware and informal staff ’tude. Pasta is the main game – don’t bypass the rabbit ragù pappardelle – complemented by big- and small-plate offerings built to share (pork and fennel sausage, calamari arancini balls). The mood is buoyant, upbeat and highly social. Bookings are available only for groups of eight or more.
