Stacey Caruso

As the mercury drops, we’re looking for hearty meals. Enter the pub roast with all the yorkies, gravy and trimmings you need to get through the colder months.

There are more eyes than ever on the Adelaide food scene – and venues are putting on a worthy show with degustation diners, refined restaurants, hybrid spots and, of course, plenty of Italian.

Oliver Luxton’s CV is a laundry list of high-end diners. Now he’s trading degustation for mole and Margaritas.

The Sprout team’s new dining-slash-retail venture puts SA producers like The Lost Loaf’s Emma Shearer, Little Tin Co and Mischief Brew front and centre.

From fruit-studded classics to tiramisu-inspired buns, Adelaide’s bakeries are bringing their A game this Easter.

The team behind Tonino and the recently closed Side Hustle in Carrickalinga serves woodfired pizzas and Italian soda at this new Naples-inspired pizzeria.

Expect a pared-back menu with a focus on woodfired pies and mozzarella.

The Eastwood hotspot has expanded west, with a new Euro-inspired bakery serving soft serve and cookie combos.

The chef and author’s Semaphore bungalow is a vibrant homage to her Mexican heritage.

Offering a refined take on convenience food, Yuku Do serves up pork katsu sandos, tuna onigiri and house-blended matcha.

From hot cross croissant ice-cream to a dreamy hokey pokey tart and even an Easter-inspired brown ale, here’s where to turn when you’re done with the buns.

From traditional takes loaded with Italian candied fruit and spice, to tiramisu-stuffed buns, there’s something for everyone this Easter.