The other night we went to Chianti Classico for my mother-in-law’s birthday and I have to admit I was pretty excited because I heard so much about it. Located on 160 Hutt Street Adelaide they’re open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We all rocked up at roughly the same time and from the moment I walked in with my family we were greeted by staff who were exceptionally friendly. Actually throughout the whole dinner they went out of their way to make sure that everyone had a great time. There was never a moment when we were left lacking service as can happen at some restaurants.
Something that I liked about the restaurant was that unlike a lot of cafes the noise level was such that I could actually hear myself speak to the person next to me.
As to the meals, I had the Risi e Bisi, a
Venetian summertime risotto of vialone nano rice, fresh peas, smoked speck & parmesan. My wife looked at me as if I had made the wrong choice, but once she a taste of my risotto she was amazed at the flavor. Now I have many a risotto and I have to admit that this only just missed out from being the best ever.
Nick, the brother-in-law’s meal really looked a treat. 
They say that if the meal looks appetizing then you’ve won half the battle. Well his meal looked simply scrumptious and according to Nick it tasted as good as it looked.
Probably the only one who was a little disappointed was Sam, the other brother-in-law, who is somewhat of a regular. That alone speaks volumes as to the quality of the food at Chianti Classico, as you wouldn’t go back if the food was lacking. Anyway, Sam had rabbit and he thought it was a little dry. Sorry Sam, I reckon you should have had the risotto old son.
Seeing as how it was a birthday celebration we brought 
our own cake and so I didn’t get to sample any of their desserts. Normally if a restaurant was to present a birthday cake which a customer had supplied it’s just cut into slices and put on individual plates. Not Chianti, no they presented it as if it was part of their own dessert. I have to admit that in itself was pretty impressive.
All in all we had a great experience. The food was great, as was the atmosphere and the wait staff were exceptional. I would recommend Chianti Classico to anyone, so if you’re ever in the area you may want to drop in for a great meal.
They also have a website in case you want to check out the menu and opening times.
I liked the picture of the door. Has some real nice feeling to it.
One thing that I was reminded of when I saw the food of your brother-in-law was how small the portions are. I’m a person who likes to it a lot and I’d rather go for a big potion of a good curry over a small potion of something else that’d be more tasty in some peoples eyes, just to get all filled up.
Actually Alexander, no-one came away hungry. Perhaps it’s because we’re all a little older now and can’t eat as much, or perhaps that was an entree.
That’s a good thing. Did you go with a full course or just the main dish and the desert you brought with you?
If a full course I suppose I can get it. I remember eating at a nice place where we only ordered the main dish. Didn’t fill me up.
But actually the worse experience I had was probably the one time me and two friends to a “Maid Café” as they are called. The special dish was a hamburger and a few pieces of fries. Nothing like everyone was saying the experience would be. Not the thing for me I learned there.
Ah, sorry about talking on and on. A bad habit of mine 😉
No we went for a full course, but I know what you mean about coming away hungry.
There was a time when I was trying to impress my wife to be by taking her to a silver service restaurant. I had heard how they servings were small and so I ordered the stuff chicken. What I got was two slices of chicken stuffed with some pink crap on a huge plate.
Cut a long story short I had to stop for pizza on the way home.
This looks delicious. I’ll be in the area in a few months, so I’ll have to make a reservation here! Thanks for the tip, let me know if you have any other spots I should be sure to go.