arkhé

An underrated favourite of mine. 4.7/5 Snacks were absolutely delicious, we got all of them, with the whipped tofu and mushroom xo on posato hash being an really good favourite of ours. Bread was nice although it would been perfect if it was served warm and the butter a tad saltier. The octopus, for it's size was cooked perfectly. The broadbean and pes tarlet was delicate and full of different textures. Peking duck wonton is a must get in my opinion, deep flavours from the broth and the abalone is a nice touch. Steak and lamb neck cooked perfectly so can't fault it. Do yourselves a favour and get the honey mustard with the steak. Desserts were an absolute hit too. Those warm madeleines are still great to this day. We brought our own wine and the staff were on top of everything, can't fault them whatsoever for how busy it was. Ended up spending around $620 for 2 but it was worth it.

My favourite restaurant in Adelaide. Have had the pleasure of dining at arkhé three times and it never misses. Food is impeccable, always faultless. Love the overall ambiance and counter seating is a must to watch the kitchen at work. Most recently visited in early December for a special occasion and it was 10/10 all round.

I think it would be hard not to give a restaurant like this 5/5 stars. It's aiming for 5/5 stars in everything it does! But before I go any further, let's address the elephant in the room for the majority of us mere mortals. To say it's pricey/expensive would be an understatement. It serves premium wagu beef at $300/kg. You can get cuts as low as around, 300g all the way up to 800g, which would be suitable to share between 2 people. The tomahawk steaks started at 1.15kg on the night we were there, which was New Year's Eve. However this was not a special New Year's Eve menu, it was their everyday menu! They did have 1 'regular' meat dish for approx. $60, and lobster (P.O.A.) as alternatives. Wines start at around $60-80/bottle, and you could knock yourself out on a bottle for $5,000 (approx) at the top end, [it's not a Grange]. I'll try to upload the menus so you can peruse it before you decide to book. Is the food worth it? Well that will be entirely up to your definition of value for money, combined with how much you do actually value your money. What I can say is that the food is excellent, as is the ambience, and the wait staff's service standards. All food is cooked over fire. The meat is aged. The portions of entrees, accompaniments, and desserts is relatively small, and around the $10-$20 mark. But do remember it is tasty. Not 'McDonalds' tasty, but 'upper-class food' tasty! ... if you get what I mean. I was disappointed that my steak knife was quite blunt. Fortunately for me, I'm ok with letting the waiter know such things straight away, and he immediately took everyone's steak knives and sharpened them (thank you, Levi - that was his name!). Although this took a few minutes to do, and the meat was already in front of us, begging us to eat it before it got cold - he did it as promptly as he could, and came back with knives that could slide easily through the meat, even though it had cooled a little. The meat was sliced and 'well seasoned'. A friend of mine says that a good seasoning can make even a cheap cut of meat taste great. While this was definitely NOT a cheap cut of meat, my point here is that the seasoning covered up the fact that it was wagu. This place is also definitely NOT for vegetarians or vegans. A vegetarian COULD find something on the menu to live a subsistence existence on while their friends burned through cash on the meat, but I don't think it would be a fun experience for them overall, unless they wanted to hand over their bank details to get appropriately inebriated to make up for the fact there are only a few expensive good food options for them in the entrees section, and a couple of small salad accomaniements on the side (asparagus and/or potatoes). Look, I had a good time, and figured I'm probably only ever going to do an experience like this once in my life, so I had already resigned myself to spending $100 on my steak + extras. For four of us (3 meat-eaters and a salad person) the bill came to $560 (including two bottles of wine and a $20 tip which I would not normally ever do, but, hey, as they say, when in Rome...). As you can see by the theme of this review, come visit this place of you want an experience that isn't necessarily a cheap one on any day of the week. While this wasn't a special New Year's Eve menu, I did hear that my made-of-money friends did New Year's Eve in Sydney for $700/person, but that apparently was a bottomless dish of oysters and other upper class tasties, although I can't remember if it included or excluded drinks. So use that as a comparison and guide to what it could have cost! Either way, I hope you enjoyed this review. Please drop a 'heart' if you found it useful or helpful. Reviewed: Dec 31 2025

First time dining at Arkhe, and from the moment we stepped in to the moment we left, we were completely blown away. Every detail was executed at the highest level — from the warm, attentive service to the exceptional food. I truly can’t praise this experience enough. Arkhe is, without question, one of the best restaurants I’ve ever dined at, and that’s coming from someone who has eaten at top restaurants all over the world. An unforgettable experience. Well done to the entire team — keep pushing the envelope.

We just loved this meal this evening. Ffion, provided amazing service, very atrnetive and patient with our questions 😘. Cocktails and wine, brilliant. Striploin was simply top shelf, like melt in your mouth butter and the dessert with the sparkler to celebrate our anniversary was a lovely touch. Thank you and a shout out to Cameron for popping past and saying hello.

Lived up to the hype!! Starters and entree were very exciting, with my favourite being the blue swimmer crab on chicken skin. Very friendly staff as well which sealed the experience for me.

Great atmosphere and delicious food — everything we ordered tasted really good and the setting was lovely. The only downside was the service, which was quite slow, and unfortunately our table didn’t get much attention from the wait staff. That’s the main reason for the lower star rating. Otherwise, overall it was a pretty good experience and I’d consider coming back.

One of Adelaide’s finest restaurants, located in Norwood, offers an exceptional dining experience. The inviting atmosphere, combined with the restaurant’s focus on charcoal cooking and its unique open kitchen concept, creates a truly captivating ambiance. Having visited several times, I’m consistently impressed by the quality of the food, the innovative flavor combinations, and the beautifully crafted dishes—from snacks to entrées and main courses. The attention to detail in both service and presentation is outstanding. This is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Adelaide and one of my favorite spots in Australia. A big thank you to the talented team, and I look forward to returning for another remarkable experience.