Fine dining from the top of Adelaide Hills that redefines regional Australian cuisine.

Alt: A Hilltop Experience Worth the Journey

Alt sits high above the vineyards and rolling green of Adelaide Hills, offering an experience that’s both deeply Australian and quietly world-class. The design is restrained but striking — glass, timber and stone blending into the landscape as if it’s always been there. Inside, the space glows with natural light by day and flickers with firelight by night, creating a dining room that shifts with the seasons.

This is not a quick stop. Alt is about slowing down, connecting with the land and tasting it in every course. It feels luxurious, but not in the traditional sense — luxury here is time, care and depth of flavour.

The Menu: Earth, Fire and Craft

The open kitchen sets the tone, built around wood and smoke. Ingredients are sourced from nearby growers and foragers, often within sight of the restaurant itself. Expect dry-aged duck brushed with wattleseed, fire-roasted pumpkin with macadamia cream, or local venison cooked gently over embers. Every plate is built with precision and patience, balancing texture and smoke against delicate acidity and freshness.

The tasting menu changes frequently, but the rhythm remains the same — an unfolding narrative of the region’s produce at its peak. Even the bread course, often baked from heritage grains milled on-site, feels like a quiet statement of intent.

Wine, Warmth and the View

The wine list leans heavily on South Australian strength — Adelaide Hills chardonnay, Clare Valley riesling, McLaren Vale grenache — supported by smaller producers pushing boundaries with organic and low-intervention methods. The staff speak confidently but never lecture; they guide you through pairings that reveal layers you didn’t expect.

From the first sip to the final petit four, Alt captures what fine dining in Australia can be — thoughtful, elemental and grounded in place. It’s a restaurant that doesn’t just serve food from the land, it honours it.