Parwana Afghan Kitchen
This mid-sized, family-run restaurant on the outskirts of Adelaide’s Central Business District is a great intro to Afghan food. Parwana is packed at dinner on weekends, and without a booking, people usually are turned away at the door. Pekowrah, a traditional Afghanistan spiced vegetable fritter served with chutney, is a great starter. The mantu, a steamed dumpling stuffed with carrot and sautéed onion, is divine. Popular mains include palaw, a long-grain rice dish with caramelized carrots, sultana grapes, slivered almonds and pistachios; and their signature dish, eggplant slices simmered in fresh tomato sauce, topped with garlic yogurt dressing and garnished with paprika and mint. Intriguing homemade ice creams include saffron, ginger and walnut, and rose and pistachio. The colorful, tasty food is best enjoyed in larger groups so everyone can sample a bit of everything.

Indian Temptations
A constant line of customers filters from the front counter to the entrance at Indian Temptations, while taxi drivers queue outside after long shifts to enjoy its aromatic fare. Known as the best place in town to get authentic, delicious and affordable Indian food, it even has a take-away store open into the wee hours. You can't go wrong with the popular Indian savory snack of samosa chaats, served smashed on a plate with mint, tamarind chutney, chickpeas, yogurt and diced onions. The tandoori chicken and various curries are sublime. Favorites include the butter chicken and beef vindaloo; and the chicken biryani, naan breads and mango lassi are worth a mention. A must-visit for Indian food lovers, you know it's good when native Indians eat there.

Windy Point
Windy Point Restaurant, an Adelaide institution, is situated just 15 minutes from the Central Business District with sweeping panoramic views of the city from St. Vincent Gulf to the Adelaide Hills. The “Starlight Room” inside the restaurant has a retractable roof that lets in natural light during the day and allows diners to literally dine under the stars at night. Food is seasonal utilizing the freshest local South Australian produce and finest wines. A favorite from the ever-changing menu is the Huon Ocean Trout Carpaccio, as vibrant and beautiful as it tastes.

Fish Kitchen
This family-run business prides itself on a menu that is almost all locally caught fish and shellfish. Fish Kitchen focuses on three elements: freshness, simplicity and quality. Fish are served simply: skin side up with a variety of butters or sauces on top or on the side. Specials change daily. For a superb example, order the Sea Bass Fillets.

Taqueria Gonzalez
“Los mejores tacos del centro histórico” shrieks the sign, and apparently they are, indeed, the best as there always is a huge crowd gathered at this corner. Try the longaniza, a spicy and not-so-fatty sausage. You can augment your tacos with nopales, beans or various colorful salsas.

Wee Lochan
Lime adds zing to this cold dessert of thickened cream, which is well-paired with a light gingery shortbread.

Wee Lochan
Perfectly poached sea bass, salmon and haddock arrive in a lemongrass velouté with basmati rice, spring onion and king prawn tempura. The entrée is just one on an evolving Scottish menu served in a modern tiled room lit by fireplace and large windows.

Loks Bar and Kitchen
Menus cover the bases at this renovated restaurant on the site of the Pollok FC Social Club on Glasgow’s Southside, Popular items include the hearty Steak Ciabatta. A good amount of meat arrives chargrilled to order, accompanied by sweet, caramelized onions on a crisp ciabatta roll. Be warned: Chips will put you over the top.

Malmaison Brasserie
Among the restaurant's great "French brasserie-style dishes" is the Tagliatelle with Truffle Purée. Lightly seared scallops surround hand-rolled tagliatelle -- the creamiest, melt-in-the-mouth pasta ever -- which arrives with just the right amount of earthy truffle so as not to overpower this fabulous dish.

CafeZique
At this stylish café with wooden seating, bold prints above the bar and a mezzanine overlooking the main space, the aroma of steaming hot beef evokes trips to Asia with its soy/umami flavours, slightly caramelized onions and a warming kick.