Adelaide CBD
Luigi Delicatessen
43 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- Mon – Fri
- 6:30am – 3:30pm
- Thu (eve)
- 5:30pm – 9:00pm
- Fri – Sat (eve)
- 5:00pm – Late
- Sun
- Private hire only
Tonight · 6:30am – 3:30pm · 5:00pm – Late · Live piano, 7pm to late
An Italian deli by day,
dining excellence by night.
Coffee, breakfast, brunch, fresh panino, Italian sweets and lunch Monday to Friday. Dinner with live music Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Adelaide CBD · 43 Franklin St
Est. Adelaide · Italian
Award winning
2018Restaurant Awards for Excellence - AHA|SA
2020Restaurant Awards for Excellence - AHA|SA
2021Restaurant Awards for Excellence - AHA|SA
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Luigi Delicatessen · Established 2014
Since 2014, Luigi Delicatessen has been bringing authentic Italian hospitality to the heart of Adelaide's CBD.
Monday to Friday, we're open from 6:30am for coffee and our signature breakfasts, before moving into brunch and lunch throughout the day.
Then, from Thursday to Saturday night, the deli transforms into one of Adelaide's most distinctive dining experiences: our award-winning Italian restaurant, complete with live music three nights a week.
From your morning espresso to dinner, wine and live music, Luigi Delicatessen is all about great food, genuine hospitality and the unmistakable spirit of Italy.
Luigi Signature Platters
A day at the deli
6:30am–3:30pm
Monday to Friday.
Coffee pulled all morning, fresh panino made to order, Italian sweets from the case, and a lunch menu that changes with what we've cooked that day.
A day, in momentsMon – Fri
- 06:30
Doors open
Espresso machine on. The panino case starts to fill.
- 11:30
Lunch on
The kitchen rolls. Pasta, salumi, today's specials.
- 14:00
A slow afternoon
Italian sweets, espresso, long conversations.
- 15:30
Doors close
That's the deli day done. Dinner follows Thursday to Saturday.
Dinner service runs Thursday to Saturday: Thu 5:30pm to 9:00pm · Fri and Sat 5:00pm to late. Book a table →
In the kitchen
The family behind itRead the full story →
A kitchen built around the family table.
Luigi Delicatessen started where every Italian story does: at home. A grandmother's stove, a long Sunday lunch, a recipe written on the back of a napkin and a kitchen that always made room for one more chair.
Today we cook those same recipes on Franklin Street. The deli opens every weekday morning, the pasta is rolled by hand, and the dining-room door swings open Thursday to Saturday nights. The chair is still always there.
From the kitchenWe don't write a menu in advance. We write it as we cook.
Book a table →Guest reviews
In their own words.
4.8 from 1,641 reviewson TripAdvisor
Travellers' Choice 2025 · #11 of 1,961 restaurants in Adelaide
“Every single dish was absolutely incredible. The deep-fried risotto balls and seafood pasta were standout highlights.”
Mrs WongJuly 2026
“The best authentic Italian food ever. Not only was the food sensational but the atmosphere and service was exceptional.”
Meredith RAugust 2026
“The lasagne was absolutely unreal, and the gnocchi was some of the most delicious food we've had in a long time.”
Anna PJuly 2026
“Our 3rd visit and it's even better every time! Food is exceptional and service is top notch too.”
Lisa EJune 2026
“Tennessee was entertaining and the food so fresh, tasty and delicious! The chef went above and beyond regarding my uncommon dietary needs.”
Maria FAugust 2026
“It was my first time trying crab pasta, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour.”
Sarah GerrardAdelaide · June 2026
“Fun atmosphere, friendly vibe, welcoming staff and the food amazing! Dietary restrictions were taken care of without fuss.”
Kathleen SJune 2026
“A wonderful meal experience with amazing hosts. Lovely piano accompaniment made for a special dining atmosphere.”
KaytravelsMay 2026
“We really enjoyed our pre-theatre dinner. Staff were aware we were time limited and made sure everything was brought quickly.”
sweetbiscuit21Brisbane · June 2026
“Recommendations were spot on, food was great, fast and the cost reasonable.”
menzies55Terrigal · September 2026
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Visit
In the heart of Adelaide.
One room on Franklin Street, inside U City. The deli weekdays; dinner with live music Thursday to Saturday.
Getting here
The entrance
Inside U City at 43 Franklin Street. Come in from Franklin Street or through the U City foyer.
Access
Step-free entry, lift access throughout the building, and a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
Before a show
A short walk from Her Majesty's Theatre, and a regular stop for dinner before curtain.
Parking
Street parking on Franklin Street, with public car parks a block either side.
Private venue hire
Private venue hire
Make Luigi's yours.
Weddings, milestone birthdays, celebrations and corporate events. Saturdays and Sundays are yours, with selected weekday and evening bookings also available.
Catering
Italian, anywhere in Adelaide.
We cater offices, weddings, milestone celebrations, work lunches and drop-off platters. The kitchen comes to you with the same hand-rolled pasta, slow-cooked sauces, and warm bread we send out from Franklin Street.
Office lunches
Antipasti boards, pasta trays and panino platters, delivered.
Family events
Engagements, birthdays, christenings. At home or your venue.
Weddings
Italian feasts for the day. Custom menu, bar, pasta station.
Drop-off platters
Salumi, cheese, bread and sweets, ready to go from the deli.
Min 7 days notice·Adelaide-wide delivery·Custom menus
Anywhere in Adelaide
Beyond the dining room
Take a bit of Luigi Delicatessen home with you.
Catering for the office, takeaway for the family, or platters for a long lunch at home.
Catering
We come to you.
Office lunches, family events, antipasti boards, pasta stations, full feasts. Anywhere in Adelaide.
Takeaway
Take it home.
Family-size pasta, salumi platters, lasagna trays. Ordering through our app and website is on the way. For now, call ahead and pick up from Franklin Street.
The Luigi app · Coming soon
Italian on demand.
Soon, in your pocket.
We're building the Luigi Delicatessen app. It isn't here yet. When it lands, ordering ahead and the day's lineup will live in one place. Until then, the kitchen is only ever a phone call away.
What the app will do
- Order ahead for pickup, ready when you are
- Delivery across Adelaide CBD and beyond
- The day's specials and live music lineup
- Loyalty perks for our regulars
Coming to iOS & Android
Coming soon to theApp StoreComing soon toGoogle Play
We'll announce it here the moment it's live. In the meantime, call 0477 775 944 to order takeaway, or book a table online.
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Tagliatelle al Ragù
Family tray · serves 4
Pickup ready in 25 minutes
Pickup
Delivery
Luigi Delicatessen
Gift Card · Adelaide
Amount
$150
43 Franklin St
Gift Cards
Give someone dinner, music, and a long evening.
Luigi Delicatessen gift cards, valid for three years and redeemable on dinner, takeaway, or any of our functions.
Digital · instant·Straight to their inbox·Valid 3 years