Restaurant

Gondola Gondola

1 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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1 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gondola Gondola

Smack in the thick of Peel Street, Gondola Gondola draws a crowd for energetic Southeast Asian dining built on serious wok hei. Portions land big and fast for the table—crispy salt-and-pepper eggplant, rich green curry, and sticky pork ribs that fall straight off the bone. Owner Annie anchors the floor herself, steering service through the tight, buzzing room while the bar shakes fresh, citrus-driven cocktails. Long tables crowd the wooden benches over shared set menus, trading plates of lemongrass-charred quail and seared barramundi.

  • Laneway Energy & Cocktails: A bustling Peel Street room packed with group energy, fast drink service, and inventive house cocktails.
  • Shareable Southeast Asian Plates: Generous portions made for the table, from crisp salt-and-pepper eggplant to rich green curry and fall-apart pork ribs.
  • Owner-Led Floor Care: Helmed directly on the floor by owner Annie, pairing high-tempo table turns with personal hospitality.

What's On at Gondola Gondola

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose Gondola Gondola

Vibrant Southeast Asian sharing plates and spirited laneway hospitality on Peel Street

  • Personal, Owner-Led Hospitality

    Hands-on hospitality steered personally by owner Annie turns busy dinner service into a remarkably warm, attentive hosting experience.

    Annie went above & beyond for our table and we will absolutely be back.

    Piper Delbridge
  • Electric Peel Street Laneway Energy

    Set right on Peel Street's bustling nightlife corridor, the dining room combines fast-paced cocktail service with an electric, intimate laneway atmosphere.

    Great place for an amazing meal with great cocktails, food, atmosphere and service.

    Andy
  • Generous Shared Dining for Groups

    Large-format plates and abundant portions are specifically structured for passing around tables during family and friend gatherings.

    Portions were generous, and sharing worked well for a family.

    Binu
  • Effortless Group 'Feed Me' Menus

    The communal 'feed me' set menu removes ordering guesswork for large parties while delivering high-value multi-course dining.

    Good place to hang out with family and friends. We chose feed me option with fairly good price.

    Marvie E
  • Iconic Salt and Pepper Eggplant

    Crisp on the exterior and tender within, this signature spiced eggplant has earned a near-cult status across table orders.

    the Salt and Pepper eggplant is possibly the single best food that they have ever eaten.

    matthew phillips
  • Flavour-Forward Signature Dishes

    Dishes like the tender grilled Coco Chook paired with coconut lime reduction showcase balanced, vibrant Southeast Asian fusion cooking.

    Coco Chook was definitely the best meal I've ever eaten anywhere.

    Cath Byles

Other favorites

Specialty cocktails, savory sides, and refreshing desserts that round out the Peel Street dining experience.

  • Kung Fu Pandan Cocktail

    particularly loved the Kung Fu Pandan cocktail, it was like drinking a dessert.

    Carly Sheil
  • South East Side Cocktail

    a refreshing and fragrant blend of gin, lime, sugar, cucumber, and Vietnamese mint. It was the perfect match for the spice and aromatics of the food—cooling, zesty, and utterly moreish.

    Goose
  • Garlic Stem Stir Fry

    the garlic stem stir fry in the sides was the clear and unexpected winner for us!

    Carly Sheil
  • Mango Sorbet with Coconut and Sago

    mango sorbet with coconut and sago. It was a wonderful way to finish the meal and was perfectly balanced and delicious.

    Emma Goodsir

Before you head over

Practical dining tips to help you make the most of your meal at Gondola Gondola.

  • Reserve Your Table in Advance

    The dining room fills up quickly during evening services, making reservations strongly recommended to guarantee a table for dinner and drinks.

  • Pace Your Dish Ordering

    Dishes arrive in generous, shareable portions. Diners suggest ordering a few plates first and adding more later, or opting for the structured 'feed me' option to prevent over-ordering.

  • Expect an Intimate, High-Energy Room

    The Peel Street space features an open, intimate layout with backless bench seating and high ambient sound, creating an energetic social setting rather than a quiet room.

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