2/7/2016

Came to this restaurant last  night (2nd July 2016). We were walking around the area looking for something for a spontaneous meal.

SERIOUSLY!!! the most amazing pasta i have ever had in my whole life!. I have been to a lot of Italian restaurants due to being such a huge fan of Italian food, and this place by far is one of the best i have ever been to. They were super busy so we had to sit outside, however there are heating over each table outside so being cold was not an issue at all (and i feel the cold so much normally). Service was amazing, only down fall would be that it took a while to receive food, but that was because they were fully booked out.

Amazing food, Amazing staff and service, i really couldn't recommend this place enough!

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  Best garlic bread i have ever had in my life! So fresh and tasty!

  Best garlic bread i have ever had in my life! So fresh and tasty!
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  The amalfi pasta is by far the best!!!

  The amalfi pasta is by far the best!!!

2/11/2018

We ate here last night. Ordered the "Amalfi" pizza. The crust was very tender, a bit too much stuff and not much cheese. We also had a lovely salad, very fresh. I think I would try a pasta dish next time.

19/6/2017

Great staff -  Food just OK

Arrived off the street to a busy restaurant.
Found us a table but had to vacate after an hour, no problem!
Staff friendly and helpful.
Huge portions even with an entree size.
Food was lacking in the flavours appropriate for the dishes we had and very greasy, for Pasta and rice dishes a bit strange!
They have tables outside but please be AWARE that the smokers from inside go outside to smoke too close to these tables!
Prices reasonable but would not return!

5/7/2016

So to start, I would like to start by saying the one less star is due to pathetic things like bathrooms and decor shall explain later.

So onto the review 5 of of us booked into Amalfi's for a Saturday carb loading feast. Now Amalfi's is an institution in Adelaide well in my eyes it is. You would be LUCKY to walk in on a Saturday and get a table.

We were seated at a strange oval shaped table which was basically two person table extended to fit 5, I sat on a corner section it was kinda strange but worked. I guess this is my first grip with Amalfi's because it is so damn popular packed all the time, mid range prices WHY ARE YOU UNABLE TO UPDATE YOUR FURNITURE FROM THE EARLY 80s?!?!
It's squishy and the set up just doesn't work.

Onto the service, service was amazing, we had this awesome girl seeing to our table who was honest about specials and was happy to alter things as we needed.

Food...don't go here if you are on a diet, scared of carbs or gluten intolerant. You will die.
I ordered a special which was spaghetti with veal and pork meatballs and I of course added chilli.
This was delicious. The meatballs were creamy and moist and the basic Napoli it was in was drool worthy.
One of my guests had the Amalfi pasta which was a creamy chilli linguine which looked to die for on the this Adelaide winter.
All other 3 peeps ordered pizzas.
They all ordered large because taking home Amalfi's pizza is one of the best parts. One of my guests was my father in law, he said he has not had pizza so good in such a damn long time and he wished it was closer to home.
One pizza did come out after everyone had finished their meals so my boyfriend had to eat with us all staring at him but the wait staff updated us on the hold up and took it off our bill which was amazing service because that is something I never expect.

Onto my bathroom gripe....this carries on from the decor and furniture gripe. Amalfi's they are busy they are an institution they clearly make some dosh...so the last thing I want to do is pee my red wine away in a little toilet with a black lid that all primary school toilets had in the early 90s!!! Let's not even get into the pink sinks which would actually work really well and look quite chic if everything around them was improved 10 fold. The men of the group informed me they took not much notice when peeing their wine away because they used the trough but that they did notice the blue/green sinks which I assumed were the same as the females just a different colour for boys.

I love that people can say 'who cares what the place looks like the food is amazing' and yes I can tend to agree on some form of scale BUT wouldn't you rather be that place that has 5 stars all round for food/service/decor and ambience???

One day soon when I feel like I want to hate myself for the next few days for all the carbs ingested I will return and I will continue to do so, I hope this is somewhere that does keep up that same simple awesome standard of food that I can take my kids to one day.

Thanks amalfis for the awesome night, no doubt i had half a face of makeup only when we left due to wiping my face constantly due to the delicious pasta flicking everywhere which is how it should be.

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  Our busy table.

  Our busy table.
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  Amalfi linguine!

  Amalfi linguine!
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  Mmmm meatball goodness

  Mmmm meatball goodness
• See all photos from Lisa-marie O. for Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante

23/5/2017

It has become an instant favourite. Very friendly staff and great spread of menu; authentic Italian. I had the best wine and Affagato of my life. Book in advance even on a week day. We had to wait for 40 mins but am so glad we waited to get in.

20/6/2015 Updated review

After another amazing Friday night at Amalfi's I just needed to reiterate how goddamn good this place is. We had the Americano pizza (SO GOOD) possibly the best pizza I've had in Adelaide. We also got the Amalfi pasta which was delicious, not too rich which isn't easy with a cream sauce pasta. Thick ribbons of tender pasta, mushrooms, pancetta and chilli in a cream sauce. I wanted to lick the plate! We also got garlic bread and a glass of the house Shiraz and its $65 all up which was well worth it for the quality and the atmosphere. Glad that I strayed from my usual order of spaghetti and meatballs (I'd only recently made them at home) and I'm tempted to stray again next time as well!

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  Americano pizza and and the Amalfi pasta (and a $6.50 glass of cleanskin!)

  Americano pizza and and the Amalfi pasta (and a $6.50 glass of cleanskin!)

19/7/2013

• 3 check-ins

One of my favourite restaurants in Adelaide. It's loud, busy and unpretentious.
Quite possibly the best pasta I've had out of Italy. Their 'Amalfi' pasta is extremely addictive, egg ribbon pasta with mushrooms, pancetta in a thick chilli cream sauce. A very filling dish, a favour and texture that keeps me coming back
for more.

I generally stick to their entree serves, as the main pasta dishes are enough to feel a small country. Either way, bring your appetite!

Maybe not the best place for a quiet evening as it does get quite noisy inside, but I think it's what makes the atmosphere so enjoyable.

Make sure you always have a booking if dining on a Friday or Saturday night, as its consistently busy all year round.

Call some friends, make a booking.....enjoy!

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  The Amalfi Pasta :)

  The Amalfi Pasta :)

15/12/2014

If you're a fan of Italian cuisine then Amalfi's is a place you must visit. Although they're called a pizzeria, I have never actually tried a pizza whilst dining there, as I've always been too tempted by the pasta dishes.

The pasta is phenomenal but be warned they're heavy handed on the oil... but it's delicious, high quality olive oil, so it's good for you, right?

With so many options on the menu, you'll be drawn back time and time again. Make sure you book as it's constantly busy; the alfresco dining is nice on warm summer evenings.

Take a group of friends and order two bottles of red and a range of dishes and enjoy a little of everything.

10/5/2017

Chanced upon this little Italian restaurant in the free city magazine Fritz. Saw sumptuous photos and descriptions on this app and had to go there when I was craving Italian tonight. Having been through little Italian towns in the Tuscany region, the food capital of Italy Bologna, and the capital of south Italy Naples, I can say that the food in Amalfi ristorante is pretty authentic! Amalfi pasta was great, along with mussels in fish broth. Their Chilli oil brings out the taste in everything even more, and a glass of Chardonnay here definitely doesn't go wrong. Their garlic bread as a starter is great too and we saw many other people ordering it. The food servings here are huge! Not cheap but I would say worth it. Also it's extremely popular so if I came back again I'd make a reservation. We walked in on a Wednesday night and all the tables inside were packed! It was a nice touch that the alfresco seats had a heater. If I lived in Adelaide, this would definitely be my to go place for some good hearty Italian :)

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  This heap of mussels is entree size... You can upgrade it to a main if you wish

  This heap of mussels is entree size... You can upgrade it to a main if you wish
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  Amalfi pasta - lovely if you love cream sauce in your pasta like me

  Amalfi pasta - lovely if you love cream sauce in your pasta like me

18/1/2016

Excellent pizza and nibbleys,  likely the best Italian restaurant in adelaide. You definately want to book before you consider coming here though as this place gets extremely busy

30/3/2016

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Came to this restaurant a few weeks ago which was highly recommended by friends. However, I can't say the same. Very busy even on a Thursday night. All our food were served after 45mins waiting, but oops, they made the wrong pizza. They remade it straight away, but our food got bit cold while waiting for the replacement. My pasta was ok, good serve size for the price, but I don't know how could a seafood pasta lacking seasoning. On the other hand, my partner and friends enjoyed their pizza and I enjoyed my coffee.
Tonight, after having a great dinner in town, my partner couldn't stop thinking about the pizza he had last time and decided to have "savoury dessert". I also have a habit of drinking coffee after meals when I'm out.
Great news, they are still open for food at 9:15pm. We got our pizza and coffee pretty fast this time, however, none of us enjoyed what we got. The pizza was overly greasy and the coffee was pretty average, nothing like what I had last time. Disappointed. Given two stars because of the customer service. We had one coffee to share as it's a little thing after a meal, not a caffeine booster. However, staff seem to find sharing a coffee is an interesting thing, over heard staff talking on my way to the bathroom. I was even more shocked about the staff reaction when I told him the coffee wasn't as good as last time. He rolled his eyes and walked away without a word. This is the first time I got an attitude from a waiter.
I'm not sure I will be back there anytime soon. Inconsistency in food quality and rude customer service.

14/11/2015

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What an absolute gem! Has to be one of the best restaurants in Adelaide. Always busy for a reason, it's just bloody good food. If you've never been here, do yourself a favour and make a booking. Good spot, great staff and even better food.

15/8/2015

Beautiful Italian food. Huge servings! Stick to the entree size as it's enough for 3 people. Their garlic bread is Devine! Vegetarian options are tasty. Great menu and wine list. Will definitely go back but must remember to book a table as it gets very busy.

18/7/2013

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Amalfi is an Adelaide institution. They've been making some of the best Italian regional cuisine and mouth watering pizzas for well over 20 years.

The menu is broad, and includes gluten free and vegetarian options. The wine list is also extensive with some interesting drops. That said, the house red is also really quite good.

Amalfi is a vibrant meeting place but my only word of warning is that its terrazzo floors and hard surfaces bounce the mingling conversations and kitchen noise around the room. If you're hard of hearing, it may not be for you.

Amalfi is a restaurant you should try. You might become a regular like me.

8/12/2011

Are you in need of your own Eat, Pray, Love experience? Well they may not be able to help with the Praying or Loving but Amalfi Pizzeria Restaurant can certainly sort you out when it comes to Eating.

Serving traditional Italian food, Amalfi is an Adelaide institution with some of the best pasta and pizza on offer you'll find in our fair city. Situated on Frome Street just around the corner from Rundle Street, I've always found it at its buzzing best on a Friday night.

Noise and atmosphere are part of the Amalfi experience. In fact if you don't like noise and atmosphere this probably isn't the place for you. If you eat like a bird and don't like big serves, there's another reason not to go. Plates of pasta at Amalfi are huge and often an entrée size is enough to leave you full to brimming. The pizza at Amalfi is legendary and its almost impossible not to have a glass of wine with your meal. Something about the hustle and bustle, the smell and the vibe just scream, drink wine with your meal.

Its almost impossible to have a bad meal there - well that at least has been my experience and I've been there on many occasions over the years.

21/2/2013

If on the offchance you actually manage to get a booking in for this place, then be prepared to experience one of the best italian restaurants this side of town.

Consistently voted one of the best, with a large returning customer base (when I called to reserved the guy recognised me from my voice!), Amalfi's offers excellent food at reasonable prices. Be it pasta, pizza or any other dish, the portions are huge and genuinely tasty. If I am not ordering my favourite Scaloppini, I will try one of the pasta dishes just to be amazed at the size of the thing. If you are of the female gender, you might want to order the pasta as a 'starter size', or you will have enough left over for tomorrows lunch!

Wide variety of wines on the board, though as said below, the desserts selection is small. The place is very noisy, and very busy all the time. Good for groups- you can order lots and share, but may be a little cramped beyond 5 people.

This is one place I always try and take any visitors to Adelaide if they are after an Italian.

17/8/2014

More of a 4.5 star review

Food wise, the pizza and pasta are some of the best in Adelaide - very consistent quality and very tasty. Throw in a focaccia and some squid and muscles for the entre and I'm a happy man.

Last two times I've had spaghetti and meatballs, and Amatricana pasta. Two simple dishes but done to perfection, highly recommended.

Veal and steak dishes I have had were ok but not as memorable as other main's.

Customer service is great but many times we have waited 45min-1hr for mains to be served. This being the reason for a 1* deduction - depending on the occasion, e.g a birthday or a dinner/drinks occasion the wait may not be a issue for you.

Will return, soon!

6/11/2014

I had heard such great things about this place but was extremely disappointed, service was underwhelming and at times with an attitude. The squid main was really unsatisfactory no flavor, tiny salad definitely not worthy of the price. Over all didn't see what the hype was about ...food was Medicore, prices high and staff over worked, high attitude and inattentive.

7/1/2014

I dream of this place every time I'm going to Adelaide. Everything they do is awesome, without fail. Service excellent.

7/12/2011

I have to admit - I eat at Amalfi at least once a month and I have never, ever tried the pizza. They have such an extensive and appealling menu of pasta and secondi dishes that I have just never got around to it.

Their ragu is to die for, fish specials are always great, meatballs some of the best, the eggplant starter thing always pleases and my absolute favourite is a permanent 'special' on their board - a big green, mixed leaf salad with slices of eye fillet and blue cheese throughout. YUM - my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

I think their only dessert option is tiramisu but I have never ever eaten it, as I've always been too full. The service is not always ace but they for the most part proffessionals and it tends to be adequate, if not sparkling... I find a little gentle flirting usually improves the experience. It's nice when floor staff are responsive to a little friendly manipiulation.