Osteria Polpo Italian Restaurant in Adelaide
A taste of Veneto: Good food, good wine, good friends
Welcome to Osteria Polpo
Veneto is a region in the north of Italy, where good food isn’t an indulgence, it’s sustenance. Sustenance for family, for business, for life.
Now, you can taste it for yourself in this northern Italian restaurant on East Terrace, Adelaide.
Northern Italian cuisine – fresh, hearty and possibly unexpected
With its roots in the food of the original merchants of Venice, who would eat cicchetti while bartering over spices and wine, Venetian food is different. Refreshing, hearty, and always an experience.
Veneto’s cool climate has created a tradition of rich food full of warmth.
Think polenta, rice, radicchio and seafood full of strong flavours.
“Mangiare è Divertimento” Food is pleasure
Osteria Polpo was founded by Paul Serafin, second-generation Venetian and a popular figure in Adelaide’s hospitality scene.
His philosophy: food is pleasure.
Life is too short not to enjoy good food, but don’t take it too seriously. Allegria (good company and fun) is equally important.
When you come to Osteria Polpo, you’ll be welcomed into a warm and comfortable environment where every conversation and every plate of food is an experience. Just like you’re in the Veneto, standing at the bar having un ombra e un ciacola while eating cicchetti or enjoying a hearty meal in the dining room.
Host your private dinner at Osteria Polpo
Up to 10 people, in the historic Bragg Library
For social birthday dinners, low-key work events or private meetings, enjoy a comfortable and intimate lunch or dinner in Osteria Polpo’s historic Bragg Library.
Old school charm, Northern Italian cuisine, and in a convenient spot on East Terrace, Adelaide city – what’s not to love?
We make our pasta fresh daily
At Osteria Polpo, we pride ourselves in bringing the Northern Italian hospitality to you by serving you our house-made pasta. Like the Nonnas in Veneto, we make our pastas by hand.
Carefully curated wine selection
Our motto is “Good food. Good wine. Good friends.” Why? Because Osteria Polpo is the perfect place to enjoy wine and cicchetti with friends, colleagues or loved ones.
Our selection features a diverse range of local and international varieties, designed to complement our Northern Italian cuisine. From crisp, refreshing whites to robust, full-bodied reds, we have something to cater to every palate.
Most importantly, you can find wines typically enjoyed in Venice, such as:
Prosecco
A sparkling wine that pairs wonderfully with a variety of cicchetti.
Soave
A light and crisp white wine from the Veneto region.
Valpolicella
A versatile red wine that complements the savory flavours of cicchetti.
Pinot Grigio
A refreshing white wine, perfect for balancing the richness of the dishes.
Our staff are always on hand to help you choose the perfect wine to match your meal or to simply enjoy on its own.
Opening Times
Friday
11:30 am – 11 pm
Saturday
11:30 am – 11 pm
Sunday
11:30 am – 6 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 am – 10 pm
Wednesday
11:30 am – 10 pm
Thursday
11:30 am – 10 pm
Lunch service everyday is from 12pm to 3pm
Dinner service everyday (except Sunday) from 6pm to 9pm
Cicchetti served every day all hours.
Contact
Address
207 East Terrace,
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone
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