Bistro

Bistro by the food business
a hidden river gem waiting to be discovered

Having won the ‘Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant (SA) Award 2008’, ‘Best Corporate Caterer (SA) 2009’ and being recently named as a finalist across three categories in the 2010 Restaurant & Catering SA Awards, we will bring your dining experience here at the Festival Centre to new heights.

Bistro by the food business is a 140-seater restaurant with unrivalled River Torrens views, offering highly memorable experiences with a tantalising seasonal a la carte menu accompanied by quality service and can accommodate up to 400 guests for a stand-up function. Alternatively, a catering package can be tailored to suit any occasion, be it a stunning wedding, anniversary, milestone birthday, conference, product launch with finger food or a casual sit-down lunch or dinner all overlooking the River Torrens.

The modern Australian cuisine covers a global spectrum of tastes, using the freshest local top-shelf produce. Some of the ingredients used are grown in the garden at the back of the food business’ Hazelwood Park restaurant.

Book a sumptuous two-course dinner from our Express Menu @ $50 per person including a glass of wine – perfect for pre and post theatre dining.

For the month of August, book a table of four or more and receive a complimentary bottle of wine.

Click here to view the current a la carte menu

As part of the Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2010 OzAsia Festival, acclaimed chefs Luke Nguyen, co-owner of Red Lantern, Sydney and Adelaide’s own Cheong Liew will present two gastronomic evenings at Bistro by the food business on 23 and 24 September. Check out the event show page for further information.

The cosy Cocktail Lounge adjacent to the restaurant is an idyllic place to unwind for after work drinks with delectable bar snacks and cocktails on offer. Bar snack platters can be arranged in advance for group bookings.

Currently, Bistro by the food business is open when there are performances in the Dunstan Playhouse and Festival Theatre.

As of 1 September 2010, the restaurant and adjacent Cocktail Lounge will be open more regularly for the following lunch and dinner trading:

Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday from 12midday to 3pm
Dinner: Wednesday - Saturday from 5pm onwards


Bistro by the food business will continue to be open at other times when there are performances in the Dunstan Playhouse, as well as opening for private functions.

To enquire about a function please phone the food business events manager, Alex on 08 8379 8699 or email alex@foodbusiness.com.au

To make a lunch or dinner booking at Bistro by the food business phone 08 8216 8744 or email food.business@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au