I adore this place .... one of the reasons I wouldn't move from NE Adelaide! You walk in, and…read moreimmediately you want to start buying produce and pasta-making equipment (all the while knowing I'll likely never make my own LOL). The coffee is great, the pastries are divine and they have pizza I will only eat from here!

I grew up in this area, and have driven past Mercato on my way to friends' houses but had never…read morestopped in until last week. A few Italian people I know say it's a bit overpriced compared to the western suburbs, and I can see that it may be for some items, but I think they are not too bad. The layout of the store is typical Italian grocer, with as many items as they can fit and everything grouped logically, which I like. They have flour sections with descriptions of what the particular flours are best for (e.g. pizza/bread/pasta). They have a great range of cheeses and cold meats, fresh pasta, coffee, Italian wines and spirits, biscuits, cakes, sweets, antipasto and canned and jarred tomatoes, passatta and marinated everything. They also sell wholesale to caterers and event organisers and have delivery and a catalogue that can be requested from their website, where they also have recipes and events notices, such as wine tastings. On one end of the store there is also a bakery/pizza bar with barista coffee, authentic Italian pizzas and panini and freshly baked bread and pastries at a good price. It's worth checking out just for the bread. I bought a great large sourdough for about $5. Bellissimo.

Really enjoyed my first visit to The Italian Place today. Service was quick and efficient, and the…read moreprices of the food and drink was very competitive. They catered well for our large group, bringing orders promptly and not messing any of them up. The decor is very Italian delicatessan slash cafe and is just lovely. There's a huge range of foodstuffs for sale to take home as well as fresh baked breads, salads, pastries, deserts, savouries and more. There's also a fantastic Italian Vespa on display inside. The French vanilla flat white coffee I had was quite possibly the best I've had in a VERY long time, and at $3.40, cheaper than a lot of other places. I also tried the almond tart which was impossible to resist, and I was not disappointed, it was incredibly delicious and not overly sweet, just right. Overall, this is a great place for a coffee and cake stop, or even a coffee stop. And while you're at it, grab some fresh bread or other things to take home! I'll definitely be back.

Is it a bakery? Is it a delicatessen? Well yes but it's also a cafe/pizza bar!…read more Some Sunday nights (check FB for more details: https://www.facebook.com/TheItalianPlace) they host pizza nights and for $25.00 (yes, twenty five dollars) you get to sit among the shelves of pasta, tomato pieces and every type of pickled vegetable and enjoy antipasto (freshly sliced from behind the counter), pizza (all you can eat), dessert and coffee/tea. The all you can eat pizza is an unusual concept because you don't have to finish the pizza to get a new one. We ate a half a seafood pizza before moving on to another and finished half of that and the leftovers were put in a box for us to bring home! You don't really order anything its more of a "get what you are given" scenario which is good for us indecisive people because you don't have to agonise over the menu trying to make a decision. Desserts are baked in house and the snowflake/hazelnut one we had was amazing but again they just bring out whatever dessert they want and you just enjoy. To top is all off the house wine is pretty cheap so a very inexpensive night out!

I like food and food likes me.....well, sometimes it likes me, other times it gives me crazy gas…read moreand I have to sleep on the couch, but you get the idea! As much as we all have to head to the supermarket and pick up our stock standards to cook our daily meat and two veg, sometimes we just can't be stuffed.... shopping or cooking! Answer = Sfera's Gourmet. Most know Sfera's as the function centre/restaurant near Tea Tree Plaza. The Gourmet Centre on Lower North East Road has an amazing array of noshables that will probably shorten your life expectancy, but your mouth will be stoked! From pre-packaged pasta wonders to hot and ready to munch stuffed capsicums, lasagne and other options I will hold back from mentioning in case your drool shorts out your keyboard! There is also plenty of Seafood, fresh and frozen in case you do want to cook when you get home...why would you want to cook when it is all done for you? Eh, whatever.

This is one of the best places outside the Central Markets to pick up a variety of goods, from…read moreseafood and meat, chicken, game, and a whole range of pre-prepared meals including pastas and roast meat dishes, ready to cook or reheat products - they have just about everything. You can pick up a fresh meal ready to reheat for as little as $6, and it's not a skimpy meal like a frozen tv dinner from the supermarket, either. One of my favourite guilty pleasures from here is their crumbed calamari - prepared fresh on the premises, $10 worth of it feeds my family of four, and it's so crisp and light when fried well. The handmade tartare sauce they do finishes it off well, too. Everything is so fresh - I guess that comes from also handling a lot of catering - handling product well must come natural to them by now :)

Don't let the outdated outside look put you off. This store has partially been updated inside and…read moreis a big improvement. The deli range is huge and the nicest thing is the staff serving behind the counter with their cheerful nature. There seems to be a happy vibe. Going through the checkout was a sincere `how has your day been so far?` and the current promotion of `wouid you like a free newspaper?` for spending over $5. I`ve noticed that the specials are quire good compared to my local supermarket. I will continue to shop at this Foodland with the great selection and pricing. As an added bonus the supermarket is surrounded by small shops and there is the convenience of the Newsagent with Australia Post facilities. Oh, and plenty of parking.

Yet another great deli in Campbelltown - I think I've found more places like this here than I did…read morein the Eastern suburbs when I was there, maybe a sign of a strong Italian population in the area??? Sliced meats, cheeses, olives and anti pasto, even a selection of fresh meats worthy of any good butcher, you can pick up a wide range of any produce you might need here, and the service is always given with a smile - again, not amazing, it seems to be the norm out here, but worth noting either way. One thing that demonstrates the quality - the Foodland in the centre has a really top notch deli section - but Barossa Fine Foods not only continues to trade, there's always people at the counter - they're definitely doing something right. The one thing I keep missing here - good twiggy sticks... don't know if it's just my timing, or they don't carry them, but in a 'Barossa' fine foods I expect to find some nice Kinders... I'll have to bug them about it some time :)

The Deli on Pulteney offers some of the best customer service I've ever experienced in the cafe…read morecontext. From my first time there to my most recent visit, the owner of the cafe has consistently come out to greet me and ask me how my day has been. This sort of pleasantry goes a long way and leaves a lasting impression ensuring the return of their customers. It's little things like small talk, wiping down your table and ensuring you have a clean ashtray that make the experience all the more enjoyable. The Deli is limited to breakfast and lunch meals, but do both extremely well with a huge variety of dishes to choose from. Their version of the B.L.T in a focaccia is my personal favourite, and the sizing doesn't leave you wanting more. The chicken schnitzel wrap is also a delectable choice. Coffee here is superb, and the fact that they offer large mugs is a bonus - the more the better! In addition to hot beverages, the cafe also makes smoothies on demand with your choice of ingredients. My girlfriend loves their freshly squeezed orange juice and carrot smoothies, and although the combination of the two may be off-putting, it's surprisingly good. The only criticism I can make of this place is that they don't stay open too long passed lunchtime and are closed on weekends, which is a downer if you're hoping to grab a late lunch or a weekend brunch.

This is a really nice little spot to have a coffee or hot chocolate. I've had both on different…read moreoccasions, and both times I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both the product that I ordered and the friendliness of the staff. There's a few tables if you've got time to sit down, and apparently they've got a wifi connection, but I'm not sure if it's free or not, as I didn't have the time to reconfigure my phone to check it out. I'll be going back again next time I'm nearby and in need of a hot drink.

Little gem is the way to describe it. Hidden away in the back of a small group of shops, this is…read morewhere the local Italian community like to shop. That means delicious food right? Right. Fresh and frozen pasta, meats, cheeses, Italian style biscuits, desserts, I really could go on. It has everything in one of those shops were they have really tried to cram more then they can actual fit. They have recently expanded though so rather then be squeezed in like sardines at the service counter you can now spread your wings and fly for some biscotti. Fresh coffee and bread are across the central walkway, another area that was added a number of years ago as popularity increased. I think what I enjoy most about this place is that they were selling crusty, wood fired breads well before you could get them in almost any shop. Seriously go will your grocery bags folks. It isn't expensive and its an amazing experience.

If you love good quality food, you'll love Norwood Fine Foods…read more They stock really delicious small goods, pates, a huge array of cheese which can be cut to order and lots of other t'riffics - sweet and savoury. All the staff are passion foodies and will happily chat about different products on offer and let you try before you decide. They do an amazing trade at lunch time with their hugely popular baguettes. When I worked at Kent Town, I would drive past a dozen other sandwich places to buy my lunch here. There are 12 choices filled with all the yummy fillings you see in the display. They are made to order (they're pretty quick) so you can add or change any filling you like. Baguettes are around the $8 to $10 mark. Norwood Fine Foods is in the Norwood Mall next to Coles.

Cheese and cured meats and pickled onions, oh my!…read more For fans of gourmet small goods, be prepared to pass out when you enter the doors of this place. Stacked to the rafters with pantry delights (many of them local and South Australian), you'll spot olives, cheese cut to order, dips and so on, as well as gift packs for the food lovers in your life. Personally, I prefer to head down to the Central Markets for my small good needs (cheaper, more variety) but this place is a good second for a local option. They also yummy take away foods, like the baguettes that Rani mentioned. My hot tip: the kranskys here are GOOD. Yummy and made on the spot so they're fresh and good quality, though they don't offer a lot of toppings or chili sauce which makes me a little bit sad.

Great pizzas, have eaten here for eight years, same staff as far as I can tell. Delivery is…read moreexpensive but the pick up deals are good value. More importantly the pizzas are great, hands down better than any dominos or Pizza Hut. The have chicken wings and pork ribs bundled in with two pizza and a drink for about $35