I haven't been here since the new owners and I'm pleased to say the new owner is as passionate as…read morethe previous management! Situated in a charming stone cottage with a true Italian Pizzeria feel, Grotto makes seriously good boutique gourmet pizzas. Unlike hit and miss franchise pizza bars run by random casuals, the pizzas here are pretty special. Not quite as good as EST on East terrace on an overall basis but some of the pizzas are slightly better. Firstly they are thin and crispy and very well cooked, secondly the sauce is home made Napoletana. They are not oily or salty and they have imported Peroni red to wash it down with! We went on a busy period on Friday night, normally a period where you can guarantee delays and service issues but the opposite was true, we got looked after better than most retardants! The owner even came up to our table and asked if we were happy! Go for the meatball pizza (roast pork and fennel meatballs with basil and Parmesan) or the "pumpkin, pig & kid" washed down with one of their Italian reds. They even heat up the home made zeppole!

I've always held the firm belief that it's better to be great at one particular skill than to be a…read morejack of all trades, but a master at none. This is a suitable philosophy for the people at Grotto, who have chosen to keep it simple and do the one thing that they do best: simply good pizza. The Salty Pig is a popular choice and, like its restaurant, is nice and simple. It boasts numerous types of ham and is neither too basic, nor too fancy. I tire of restaurants creating overly ambitious meals that never quite hit the mark. Good food doesn't necessarily have to be exotic or expensive; all it takes is a good understanding of harmonising flavours, and Grotto's pizzas do just that. Hidden away from the business of The Parade, Grotto is surprisingly quiet despite the relatively short distance from the main street. Though casual, the interior is charming and intimate, and is suitable for a quiet dinner for two or group dining. If you've got a specific craving for pizza, I suggest passing on the cafes for a night and giving the masters a try.

Knowledgeable, patient service (non-attentive children in tow!), wide range of pies and yummy food…read moretoo.

Found this little outlet in Norwood Place and was a hive of activity. There was a constant stream…read moreof customers so the cakes, pies and yeast buns must be good. Couldn't resist buying some 1/2 price family sized pies and my boys will be happy with the donut and berliner. The man behind the counter Rob was very pleasant and updated me that they will soon be selling gluten free products. I was impressed when I went to walk away he remembered my name so I'll be back.

We order from here regularly. The standard is consistently high. The food is delicious and the…read moreservings are generous. Even when Menulog have messed up an order, this restaurant came through for us as impeccable service providers. Highly recommended. You have to try their shallot fritters because they are AMAZING! Everything we've ever ordered from this place is fantastic. Our fave is the honey king prawns. They're huge, juicy and very crispy. We will continue to make this place our go-to Chinese choice.

Small and unassuming this is a great little affordable Chinese takeaway, had two meals from there…read morevery yummy

Every thing was great. Our Tigelleri with cheeses were very…read moretasty and superbly matched with Italian wines by our excellent server. Will be back for the pizza!

One of my favorites! Consistently amazing food, coffee and service…read more We go regularly for breakfast and the whole menu is great. Personal favourite is the nduja bruschetta. Pizza, pasta, breakfasts, fried gnocchis/small toasted sandwich things. Makes your mouth water just thinking of it. Love em! Definitely check this place out if you haven't been before.

My friend and I have been stumbling across some great breakfast, brunch and coffee places, we go…read morefor our Saturday morning walk, then going somewhere different for breakfast and or coffee. We were on our way to find Three Card Trick.. much to our disappointment it was closed but we noticed that Bond & Lane was open and figured "Well, we're here, why not!" The service was great... and so was the food! (See pictures) A nice little brunch spot! Will have to try out their lunches sometime soon!

Possibly the best muffin I've EVER eaten. Raspberry, dark chocolate and coconut. Oh my goodness!…read moreCoffee here is always spot on and the few of their savoury meals I've tried have been pretty great too. Gorgeous little courtyard out the back to enjoy on a Spring day. I love Bond and Lane because it's set in a side street in the gorgeous leafy suburbs.

Great place for breakfast!! My egg and bacon sandwich was delicious!! It was freshly made and…read morepiping hot. The breakfast menu has a range of choices so there is something for all tastes. It is very casual here and although open on two sides it does not feel too exposed. The temperature on a cold day is perfect. The staff are very friendly and polite always. It is great also to have a newspaper to browse while eating. Although inside a shopping centre the view provided by the florists on one side and the most attractive fruit and vegetable stall compensate for that. It is a perfect stop before tackling the weekly shopping at the close by supermarket. Close by also are a bakery,news agency and bottle shop. And of course there is more than adequate parking as with any shopping centre.

Stopped in here a couple of days ago after a coffee cafe close by was too busy closing up "early"…read moreto serve me. That does seem to be an Adelaide business disease for food establishments-they start shutting things down 30 minutes before they actually close. It's irritating. So, looking around and wanting a coffee and cake in the late afternoon I spied this place. Honestly, I didn't have high hopes for a hotel cafe. But it seemed that it was The Avenues or nothing. Well, it just goes to show how wrong I could be--I had a delightful coffee and cake episode--so good, I'll go back next time I am in the area. I entered the cafe dining area. There were a few people having coffees-that was a good sign. I was greeted promptly as I looked at the cake display. The passion fruit cheesecake looked yummy, so I ordered that and a 3-shot latte (their mugs were big, but not my usual 4-shot worthy size). I grabbed a table and a few minutes later the server brought me my coffee and cake. The platter had a few blueberries and a syrup swatch and some whipped cream. Looked great-see my photo. And the latte was excellent. I later discovered that they had a coffee and cake special 8 am-to-late for $6.50. What a deal. If you are in the area, try this place out. They have a nice outdoor seating area too. Eat drink and be merry, but not too much. JD

There's a reason why this place is highly rated. It is amazing and worth every penny spent…read more If there's one place with food worth all those carbs - it's Andre's! Meals are designed to share - hot tip - you won't feel so guilty ordering the entire menu. We decided on choosing our dishes. But if you struggle with the choice, there is the set menu option - menu fisso - which is $65 pp, and the staff will choose a selection for you. Make sure you let them know of any dietary requirements. I rarely eat out at Italian restaurants. And if I do, I never order pasta dishes unless I know it's going to be made fresh and traditionally. If you're up for melt-in-your-mouth pasta, you will not regret ordering the gnocchi with ragu. A tasty red sauce with tender ragu and a large serve of big potato pillows of heaven. You won't regret. We also ordered the duck and gorgonzola and spinach polenta. Cooked to perfection, and exceeded expectations. Another highlight was the buratta - a cream-stuffed buffalo mozzarella with squid ink cacciatore. To die for! We managed to finish everything off with dessert - the chocolate semi-freddo and torta. The semi-freddo was incredibly rich, but was complimented by the delicious subtle saltiness of a goats cheese gelato. The torta reminded me of a deconstructed apple and rhubarb pie combined with a lemon meringue pie, hold the meringue! Service was very attentive and all courses came out promptly. Wait staff were great at explaining the menu well, cleared tables efficiently and checked up on us regularly. All in all everything was delicious. It is on the pricier side but it's well worth it. Perfect for treating that special someone.

Best meal I have ever eaten, period. Visited for the first time recently with my significant other…read moreto celebrate our anniversary. He is very fussy, so it is rare indeed for him to enjoy every part of a meal, but we both savoured every single mouthful, and resolved to visit again as soon as we can. We enjoyed the 5 course "Menu Fisso" for $59 per head, which included a delicious range of seasonal foods (and the quantity is generous - no chance we could finish it all, sadly). I highly recommend it, although you can also order A La Carte if you are feeling less adventurous. Table service was exceptional, food outstanding, atmosphere vibrant and inviting. Don't hesitate to try Andre's, you won't be disappointed!

Paulo and Ilenia just opened Blue Velvet last week and I'm so happy they did. There hospitality…read morealong with Margarita was a joy and the food was delicious. I had pizza margarita and a couple of their incredible desserts. You must try their eclairs. The focus here is pizza and desserts and they do both very well. I look forward to coming back next week.

Awesome pizzas, authentic wood fired pizzas, all toppings fresh, service was top notch, you need to…read morego.