Restaurant
Etica
125 Gilles St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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125 Gilles St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Tucked onto Gilles Street, Etica serves certified wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in a dining room that feels like dinner at a friend's house. Adelaide crust purists head straight for tables facing the open kitchen—watching the pizzaiolo stretch fermented dough before sliding it into the white-tiled oven. The move is to start with potato croquettes dipped in rhubarb jam and whipped mint mayo, then move to macaroni laced with house chili oil. Thursday nights bring live jazz alongside a thoughtful wine list, while the floor crew steers guests through the feed-me spread without over-ordering.
- Certified Neapolitan Crusts: Bakes traditional Neapolitan pies in an open central kitchen with a white-tiled wood oven, backed by formal Naples certification.
- Original Starters & Pasta: Serves potato croquettes with rhubarb jam and whipped mint mayo alongside house macaroni tossed in chili oil.
- Thursday Night Live Jazz: Pairs weeknight dinner and wine with recurring live jazz sets in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
What's On at Etica
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Etica
Experience authentic Neapolitan crusts, wood-oven culinary craft, and weekly jazz on Gilles Street—explore the website to plan your meal.
Certified Neapolitan Pizza Craft
Etica crafts Neapolitan pizza according to traditional certified standards, fermenting dough with care and firing each pie to blistered perfection.
turns out he carries a certificate from Naples to prove it!
Crispin Balfour Inventive Starters and Specialties
Beyond signature wood-fired pizzas, the menu offers distinctive dishes like house-made potato croquettes paired with rhubarb jam and mint mayo.
The croquette patata with rhubarb jam and whipped mint mayo (sounds odd but do try it!) was delicious and the pizza was cooked to perfection.
Jenny “JJ” Hendricks Open Wood-Oven Kitchen Theatre
A prominent tiled wood-fired oven anchors the room, letting guests watch the pizzaiolo shape dough and pull blistering pizzas fresh from the hearth.
the central kitchen really makes the restaurant feel like a theatre. We watched as pizza after pizza came out of the amazing white tiled, wood fired oven.
Stewart Peace Thursday Evening Live Jazz Sessions
Thursday nights transform the dining room with scheduled live jazz, providing a vibrant soundtrack to an evening of Italian dining.
The live jazz and awesome atmosphere was the perfect touch.
Thomas Boyle Transportive Southern Italian Flavours
Traditional recipes, regional ingredients, and authentic techniques give diners an immersive taste of southern Italy without leaving Gilles Street.
felt like we were back in Italy.
Belinda H Welcoming Homestyle Warmth
Personal, unhurried service and a cozy setting ensure guests feel welcomed like family gathering around a shared table.
You get the feeling you are having dinner at someone’s house which is exactly what you want at an Italian restaurant.
Mark Snow
Most popular items
Guest favourites and signature experiences across dining occasions
Thursday Live Jazz
The live jazz and awesome atmosphere was the perfect touch.
Thomas Boyle Potato Croquettes
The croquette patata with rhubarb jam and whipped mint mayo (sounds odd but do try it!) was delicious and the pizza was cooked to perfection.
Jenny “JJ” Hendricks Margherita Pizza
Our “Margarita Extra” was phenomenal.
Stewart Peace Tiramisu
The tiramisu was divine, the digestif was delicious and the service was incredibly hospitable and friendly.
Crispin Balfour
Other favorites
Beyond pizzas, discover thoughtfully prepared starters, drinks, and sweets.
Cannoli
cannoli so clean
Kayne (Kano La La) Digestif
the digestif was delicious
Crispin Balfour Straccatella
The straccatella was the highlight of the entrees
Stewart Peace Olives
Olives were delicious
JAMES Lambrou
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details that turn traditional pizza dining into a memorable night out—explore the website to plan your meal.
Thursday Night Live Jazz
On Thursday nights, guests dine accompanied by live jazz performances that create a lively, atmospheric soundtrack in the dining room.
Proactive Split-Plate Serving
When tables share pizzas, staff proactively ask and present split pizzas served with half portions arranged neatly on each guest's plate.
Open Wood-Oven Theatre
The central white-tiled wood oven sits right before guests in an open kitchen, offering an engaging view of pizzaiolos stretching dough and firing pies.
Harmonised Dietary Accommodations
Banquet and group dining menus feature tailored vegan and allergy-aware dishes crafted to complement the wider table's spread without compromise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a table in advance?
Yes, Etica accepts bookings, which is recommended especially on busy nights like Saturdays, though walk-ins have also been accommodated.
When can I catch live music at the restaurant?
Yes, Etica features live jazz music on Thursday nights alongside dinner service.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options available?
Yes, the kitchen caters well to dietary preferences and offers dedicated vegan options, such as zucchini flowers and zucchini pasta.
What parking options are available nearby?
Street parking and paid parking lots are available nearby in the surrounding area. Note that the venue sign can be easy to miss when arriving.
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