Adelaide Central Market District

Wood-Fired & Made to Share

Name: Ember & Olive
Address: 14 Market Lane, Adelaide, SA, 5000, AU
Telephone: +61-8-8123-4567
Price range: $$$

Modern Mediterranean dining built around seasonal produce, slow fire, and long tables — in the heart of the Central Market District.

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Open Tue–Sun Licensed & BYO Wine Monday Private Dining Available

Our Story

Cooked over open flame, served at long tables

E&O

"We cook the way my grandmother did — over fire, with whatever the market gave us that morning."

Nico Adamos, Head Chef & Owner

Seasonal & Local

Our menu changes with the Adelaide Central Market, sourced daily from growers and producers across South Australia.

Slow Fire Cooking

Everything from our mains to our vegetables is finished over an open wood fire, low and slow, for depth you can't rush.

Shared Tables

Our dishes are built for the middle of the table — long dinners, shared plates, and conversation that runs late.

From the Kitchen

Seasonal menu, updated weekly

Select a category to explore what's on tonight.

Starters

Wood-Fired Mains

Shared Plates

Wine List

A hand-picked list of small-producer wines from South Australia and beyond. Prices shown by glass / bottle.

Skin Contact & Orange

Adelaide Hills Skin Contact RieslingAdelaide Hills, SA$16 / $68

Barossa Amber GewürztraminerBarossa Valley, SA$15 / $64

McLaren Vale Fiano SkinMcLaren Vale, SA$17 / $72

Reds

Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, SA$18 / $76

Adelaide Hills Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, SA$19 / $82

Coonawarra Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, SA$20 / $88

Whites

Clare Valley RieslingClare Valley, SA$14 / $60

Adelaide Hills ChardonnayAdelaide Hills, SA$16 / $68

McLaren Vale VermentinoMcLaren Vale, SA$15 / $64

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Gallery

A night at Ember & Olive

Private Dining

Host your next occasion with us

Our private dining room seats up to 40 guests, with tailored set menus, a dedicated wood-fire station, and full AV for speeches and celebrations.

Seats up to 40 guests
Custom set menus from our wood fire
Curated wine pairings on request

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Guest Reviews

What people are saying

"Easily the best lamb shoulder I've had in Adelaide. The whole room smells like woodsmoke and it's magic."

Sarah M. — Anniversary Dinner

"Booked the private room for a work function and they nailed every detail — the set menu was the highlight of the night."

David R. — Private Function

"The wine list alone is worth the visit. Small producers you won't find anywhere else in the city."

Priya K. — Regular Guest

"Long table, shared plates, slow night — exactly the kind of dinner Adelaide needed more of."

Tom H. — Adelaide Review

Reservations

Reserve your table

Tell us your date, time, and party size and we'll confirm by phone or email.

Ember & Olive

14 Market Lane, Adelaide SA 5000

Phone

(08) 8123 4567

Email

hello@emberandolive.com.au

Location

14 Market Lane, Adelaide SA 5000

Monday	Bar & BYO wine only
Tuesday – Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday	12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sunday	12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 9pm

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FAQ

Good to know

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes — we hold bar seating for walk-ins every night, but tables are best secured with a reservation, especially Friday and Saturday.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Absolutely. Our menu is marked for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and our kitchen can adapt most dishes — just let us know when booking.

Is there parking nearby?

Metered street parking is available on Market Lane, with the Central Market car park a two-minute walk away.

Do you host group bookings or private events?

Yes — our private dining room seats up to 40 guests with a tailored set menu. See our Private Dining section above or email events@emberandolive.com.au.

What's your cancellation policy?

We ask for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or changes to party size, especially for weekend bookings.

Is there a dress code?

We're smart casual — come as you are. No singlets or thongs after 6pm, otherwise dress for a relaxed, long dinner.

Visit Us

Find us in the Market District

Tucked down a laneway just off the Adelaide Central Market, with bar seating for walk-ins and a private room upstairs.

Address	14 Market Lane, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone	(08) 8123 4567
Email	hello@emberandolive.com.au

Cooked over open flame, served at long tables

Seasonal & Local

Slow Fire Cooking

Shared Tables

Seasonal menu, updated weekly

Starters

Marinated Olives & Wood-Fired Flatbread

Charred Octopus, Chorizo, Smoked Paprika

Heirloom Tomato, Burrata, Basil Oil

Whipped Feta, Hot Honey, Walnut

Wood-Fired Mains

Whole Snapper, Salsa Verde, Lemon

Lamb Shoulder, 12hr Slow Fire, Mint Yoghurt

Chargrilled Eggplant, Tahini, Pomegranate

Dry-Aged Sirloin, Bone Marrow Butter

Shared Plates

Saffron Risotto, Prawns, Fennel

Roasted Cauliflower, Almond, Currant

Grilled Haloumi, Fig, Honey

Desserts

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Olive Oil Cake, Citrus, Mascarpone

Affogato, Amaretto

Wine List

Cocktails

Smoked Negroni

Fig Leaf Sour

Olive Martini

Adelaide Hills Spritz