Image: Lucia’s Adelaide Central Market
If you’ve been looking to switch up your usual food shop or are seeking a place to find a niche, imported cheese or delicious specialty pasta, look no further. We’ve curated a list of some of Adelaide’s finest gourmet delis and continental stores. These are located all over the state, and each has a great range of unique products that you won’t find in your regular supermarket.
Adelaide Central Market | CBD
While not a single deli, the Adelaide Central Market is a food lover’s paradise! Voted Australia’s favourite foodie experience, there are countless stalls featuring cheeses, smallgoods, artisanal produce, and international specialties all under one roof. You can stroll around on a Friday night, grab dinner, and enjoy the atmosphere, or head in during the week or on a Saturday to grab what you need for the ultimate cheese board or salad.
Here are a few must-check-out spots if you’re looking for deli and continental goods.
Atlas Continental – Stall 63
Con’s Fine Food – Stall 18-19
Lucia’s Pizza & Spaghetti Bar – Stall WR1-2
Mario’s Meats – Stall GO52-54
When: Tuesday, 7am to 5:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 5:30pm, Friday, 7am to 9pm, Saturday, 7am to 3pm
Where: 44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000
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Bottega 1995 | Goodwood
Goodwood’s Bottega 1995 is committed to importing and distributing the world’s very best food and wine with a specific focus on Europe and Australia. They have a highly skilled team of staff who are there to help you make the very best selection. Whether it is Australian wine, artisan cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, select vinegars, pasta, or even chocolate, they’ve got something to suit all your needs!
When: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 2pm
Where: Shop 1/44 King William Rd, Goodwood SA 5034
For more information, click here.
Caruso’s Fresh Foods | Glenelg
Caruso’s Fresh Foods is a continental deli that specialises in smallgoods, meats, cheeses, antipasto and made‑to‑order charcuterie, plus platters and ready meals. This spot is family-owned and provides excellence in customer service, quality local produce and convenience to the local Glenelg community.
When: Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 7am to 6pm, Thursday, 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 5pm
Where: 100 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045
For more information, click here.
Glynburn Gourmet | Glynburn
Glynburn Gourmet is another family-owned and operated business that’s dedicated to delivering the freshest and best flavours Italy has to offer. Their vision is to sell quality, local and imported products at an affordable price, in a friendly and welcoming environment. They have an exquisite selection of breads, cheeses, small goods, and marinated produce that’s all made on the premises, plus imported Italian groceries, and delicious paninis!
When: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, Saturday, 8am to 5pm
Where: 143 Glynburn Rd, Firle SA 5070
For more information, click here.
Mercato | Campbelltown (moving to North Adelaide)
Since its founding in 1972, Mercato has grown into the ultimate everyday marketplace providing quintessential Italian household staples to the local community. Currently located in Campbelltown, where they have a marketplace, cafe and bar inside their store, they’re set to be moving new location on O’Connell Streey later this year.
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, Saturday, 7:30am to 5pm, Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Where: 625-627 Lower North East Rd, Campbelltown SA 5074, moving to 88 O’Connell St North Adelaide SA 5006
For more information, click here.
Metro Fresh | Findon
Metro Fresh Findon is committed to providing Adelaide families, local businesses and restaurants with premium fresh and tasty produce, bringing the best quality produce along with great service and affordable prices. They have more than thirty years experience, and have everything from catering, fresh fruit and veg, ready-made items, nuts, continental products and more.
Where: Shop 6, Findon Shopping Centre, 303 Grange Road, Findon SA, Australia 5023
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 5pm
For more information, click here.
Rito’s Continental and Cafe | Christies Beach
Rito’s Continental blends a marketplace with a cafe, and has become a southern suburbs favourite over the years. They’re known for their delicious breakfast, great coffee, and hard-to-find continental groceries, and nickname themselves as ‘your one-stop shop for groceries’.
When: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm
Where: 101 Beach Rd, Christies Beach SA 5165
For more information, click here.
Schinella’s Your Local Market | Prospect
Prospect’s Schinella’s Your Local Market has been baking, catering, and providing fresh produce to the region for years, all born out of a 1940s business in Broken Hill. After migrating to Adelaide in the 80s, they brought a wealth of knowledge that they continue to employ today. At their shop, you’ll be able to find everything from fruit and veg to local produce, continental goods, bakery, deli, and more!
Where: 62 Prospect Rd, Prospect SA 5082
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, Saturday, 7am to 5pm, Sunday, 8am to 5pm
For more information, click here.
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