Let them feed you
Take the decision making out of dining and let the chef feed you with a chef’s menu or degustation. The region’s kitchen stars love to surprise and delight.
One of the hidden treasures of McLaren Vale is Our Place at Willunga which is run by
local legends Andy Clappis and his 89-year-old father Enzo Clappis (hospitality royalty from way back). The hilltop McLaren Vale restaurant serves up hearty Italian lunches (on Sundays only) with a side of charisma.
Must try: Andy’s cannoli are famous region-wide.
Serafino Restaurant, McLaren Vale
The Serafino Chef's Table is an intimate five-course Mediterranean menu created and presented by the talented chef.
Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale
Serving up a multi-course tasting menu that is a feast of world class quality. Add it to your bucket list.
D’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, McLaren Vale
There’s a lavish eight-course degustation option to be found here. Buckle up… it’s divine.
Mitolo Wines Little Wolf Osteria, McLaren Vale (image credit)
The La Montagna’s Veloce ‘express lunch menu’, Da Noi ‘let us feed you’ option serves up a selection of dishes from across the menu.
Muni, Willunga
The 11-course set dining menu has an emphasis on top-notch ingredients such as Phoenix wagyu, spice brined duck (dry-aged for three weeks), South Australia’s Cape Calamari and Fleurieu Peninsula’s Choice Mushrooms.
Coriole, McLaren Vale
For a leisurely lunch with a pretty view, choose between five or seven-courses for the Chef’s Feed Me Menu with optional wine pairings.
Pizzateca, McLaren Vale
Let the Pizzateca gurus feed you with one of their set menus (compulsory for groups of eight-14. The pizzas here are a delight and the atmosphere is fun.
Russell’s Pizza. Willunga
Russell’s pizza has an option where they serve you shared pizzas until you and your pals are full and happy.
