Reviews by pioriam

This review is for The Sauce Restaurant, Dulwich SA

verified email - 10 Jun 2010

Lovely little restaurant with fantastic service and fantastic food. We have been there several times and the food has always been delicious. Superb desserts!
Lovely atmosphere - quiet and romantic or friendly and serene.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Maximilians Restaurant & Cellar Door, Verdun SA

verified email - 10 Jun 2010

Maximillians has a breathtaking view and is set in the beauty and tranquility of the Adelaide Hills. The staff are always friendly and go above and beyond to make sure your dining experience is perfect. The food is exquisite and so is the view (the restaurant overlooks a vineyard and pond in a green pasture). The perfect place for good food and romance or just to enjoy a well-cooked meal! And you get a nice little surprise after you pay the bill...which is a lovely way to end the perfect meal!

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for Tusmore Pizzeria & Cafe, Tusmore SA

verified email - 10 Jun 2010

It was surprising to find this quaint little pizza bar is in the suburbs but that is just what it is, quaint. They use good quality products (olive oil, proper cheese and fresh herbs) which is why you pay a little more than at other fast-food pizza places. The service can be slow, which is why I suggest ringing and placing orders for pick up, and the staff at times can be busy to the point of being a little less friendly and more abrupt, but their pizzas are tasty and not drenched in oil.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Buenos Aires Brasserie, Adelaide SA

verified email - 10 Jun 2010

I was eager to try this new restaurant so when a friend suggested having a birthday meal there, I was excited.
Firstly, the service was extremely slow. The entree took over 30 minutes to come out and the mains took a further 45 minutes after the entree was cleared.
Secondly, the food was not cooked properly. I ordered a garlic prawns and they came out raw! I didn't want to make a big deal of it so when the waiter came to pick up my meal, I explained that the prawns were raw. She took them to the kitchen and came back to let me know that the chef and manager agreed that they were undercooked (when the brains come out of the prawn head when you cut the head off, you know they aren't cooked enough). The manager only offered to charge me for "only an entree size instead of the full price of a main" so all I got was a $8 discount (still cost over $20) and food poisoning (when I went home and spent the night vomiting). And it wasn't just my meal...everyone else ordered steaks and not one person of the ten sitting at the table had a steak that was cooked the way they specified.
We ended up leaving at close to midnight and that was leaving right after dessert! (Because that's how long it took for them to serve 3 courses).
Terrible and will never go back EVER!

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for Jurlique, Glenside SA

verified email - 10 Jun 2010

I always thought that paying a lot for skincare was unnecessary until I bought one of their little travel packs for a recent short holiday. Ever since, I've become addicted! My skin has never felt so smooth - it's a difference you can feel. It's a lovely South Australian business so it's great to support the local community. The staff at Burnside are particularly friendly and help you to find exactly what you are looking for. Jurilique products and gift cards also make great presents!

Approximate cost: $30-80

This review is for Assaggio Cafe, Campbelltown SA

verified email - 10 Jun 2010

Staff are always friendly with big smiles on their faces and make you feel very comfortable. The food is delicious - still have not had one meal I haven't liked despite eating there regularly. The decor is very modern and chic with a great atmosphere.

Approximate cost: $22