Best Pasta in Adelaide
The best pasta in Adelaide right now is Osteria Oggi (score 76 from 2,860 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pasta in Adelaide — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best pasta in Adelaide right now is Osteria Oggi in CBD ($$$ price tier) (4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Chianti, Luigi Delicatessen. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 16,739 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 43 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Osteria Oggi (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Luigi Delicatessen (2,896 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 5 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Osteria Oggi | CBD | $$$ | 4.5★ | Roman classics |
| #2 | Chianti | CBD | $$$ | 4.5★ | Degustazione/fine |
| #3 | Luigi Delicatessen | CBD | $$ | 4.6★ | Fresh handmade |
| #4 | Enoteca Lounge & Cucina | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | Parisi's Restaurant | Hyde Park | $$ | 4.5★ | — |
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#1 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 76 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the carbonara and burrata; the Parmesan soufflé/flan is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (2,860 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
Chianti
33📍 160 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,114 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 43 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.6 (2,896 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best
#4 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 281/283 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the octopus and duck ragu pasta; the tiramisu is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (570 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 138 King William Rd, Hyde Park SA 5061, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the duck ravioli; save room for tiramisu and pear brûlée.
★ 4.5 (924 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 476 Goodwood Rd, Cumberland Park SA 5041, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the arancini; the gnocchi is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (799 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 Paul Kelly Ln, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,959 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 70 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End SA 5031, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Parmigiana and tiramisu; the burrata and prosciutto are excellent.
★ 4.7 (423 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 Shop 1/111 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (614 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 29 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,460 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 142 Tynte St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,049 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 Ground Floor, Elder House, 27, 39 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.7 (106 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 23-29 Market St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (701 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 54 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End SA 5031, Australia
★ 4.7 (193 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 pasta spots in Adelaide
📍 27 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,071 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pasta questions in Adelaide
Where's the best pasta in Adelaide for a special occasion?
Osteria Oggi ($$$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍕 best pizza in Adelaide. Pasta elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your pasta questions answered. Nationally: best pasta in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best pasta in Adelaide?
Osteria Oggi currently ranks #1 for pasta in Adelaide — 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
Where is the best pasta in the Adelaide CBD?
Osteria Oggi is the top-ranked pasta spot in the CBD (76 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank pasta in Adelaide?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.