Cafe Settebello — Restaurant in Adelaide

Tonight, we had the pleasure of dining at a gem of a restaurant where the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we walked in, the evening was set to be special, thanks in large part to Rami, the owner, whose flawless attention to detail made us feel like honored guests. His warmth and care extended to every member of our party, particularly our eight-month-old son, who was utterly charmed by the atmosphere.

We began our meal with a duo of appetizers that set the tone for what was to come. The bruschetta was a revelation—each bite was a burst of fresh flavors, the tomatoes were perfectly ripe, and the basil was fragrant. It was so delectable that I could easily see myself enjoying it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The arancini balls were equally impressive; the truffle infusion was subtle yet sophisticated, elevating the dish without overwhelming the palate. These starters alone were enough to signal that we were in for an exceptional evening.

For the main course, we opted for the veal schnitzel with a cheeseburger topping and a mushroom risotto. The schnitzel was nothing short of spectacular—massive in size yet impeccably tender and flavorful. The cheeseburger topping added a creative twist that was both hearty and satisfying without compromising the dish's elegance. The mushroom risotto was a delightful companion, rich and creamy with a depth of flavor that only comes from perfectly executed risotto. Each mouthful was a testament to the kitchen's skill and attention to detail.

We concluded our meal with a scoop of gelato, the perfect sweet note to end an indulgent evening. The gelato was smooth and refreshing, a simple yet sophisticated finish that left us completely satisfied.

One of the highlights of the evening was how welcoming the restaurant was for families. Our son was mesmerised by the lively yet comfortable atmosphere, making it a pleasant dining experience for all of us.

In the end, our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs, but fortunately, we were able to take home the leftovers, which I’m sure will be just as delicious tomorrow.

Overall, this dining experience was a symphony of flavors, with service that was attentive and personal, thanks to Rami’s impeccable hosting. We can't wait to return and indulge in more of this culinary delight.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking a meal that is both comforting...

Edit : 1 Changing my review to now 1 star for owners dishonest response. I had booked table around 4pm for 0830 pm so there was plenty on time to set the table. So please don't say that i booked late at night. And if it was an issue then please don't accept the booking in the future. The reason i ordered off the app was because there was no attention given to our table, no one brought the menu or anything, we waited and waited so as a last resort we ordered off the app. Then no one asked us if our food was ok. One man brought the pizza to our table and asked me if food is ok but that was before we even ate the pizza. By this point you guys had just ruined our night out with terrible service and that disgusting pizza. And we just wanted to get out of there.

So pleass stop trying to make it look like it our fault for receiving terrible service. I get it you are a busy business and losing 1 customer is not going to bother you, but please open your self for constructive criticism. Anyway thanks for your response.

Original review: Changing my review from 5 stars to 2 from our last visit. First of all i had a table reserved but was told that there was none available when I arrived and was given the table right by the door, then service was quite poor as we were served our food without any cutlery, plates or serviettes. Had to keep on calling the service staff to sort things out. How can they just dump the food on our table and just leave without checking if the table was set. Then 1 main meal was brought with the enteree but my dinner was like 25 min behind. To make matters worse my Gourmet pizza was one of the worst i have ever had. It had ungodly amount of thick undercooked crunchy chuncks of potatoes on top, please see the pics if you don't believe me. Now because potatoes covered the whole pizza, eggplant and other toppings were uncooked underneath. I wouldn't have paid $5 for this disgusting sad excuse of a pizza let alone almost $27. I hate to say this but I have had better pizza from Dominos. This is a very pricey place and I normally don't mind paying large amounts as long as food and service is good, but my last visit was very very disappointing. Only giving an extra star for dip platter as it was nice. Will have to really think twice...

A big SURPRISE & sad, sad, sad. I enquired whether the owner was in, they said no, well, he needs to drop in & kick a few bottoms. I was surprised initially it was 80% empty, but soon discovered why. The service was the most disinterested & lax I have experienced in many, many moons, their customer care factor almost nil. The venue itself was of good quality & appears like they spent a decent dollar, but that goodwill is lost if your staff are asleep at the wheel. We found our table & it was quite some time before anyone bothered with us, eventually a bottle of water was brought to the table. The waitresses spent considerable time setting up empty tables, pity it didn't dawn on them to actually serve a customer, they certainly were not busy. FINALLY, someone took our order & their knowledge, or lack of it, of the menu was appalling. The bar staff stood around chatting & having a mothers meeting, we only received our bread ONLY after I flagged someone down & made a request. It took ages for the coffee to arrive, God forbid if they were actually busy & had to make more than one, geez. The food eventually arrived & I give credit where it's due, the quality was quite good. Once we finished, our dirty plates & cutlery were not removed & sat on our table for the duration, no one asked if we wanted something else off the menu, nor whether we were happy with our food. NOW, I appreciate it must be a drag working on a Sunday but NEVER advertise that to your customers, it's anathema to a business. On the way out a staff member lay on his back sprawled across a bench seat on his mobile phone on social media, you have got to be kidding. We will NEVER come back, I would NEVER recommend this place unless you don't mind poor, lazy & sloppy...