Argo on the Parade is vibrant and colourful.

And you know you’ve come to the right place when you reach the lush vertical garden wall and the building exterior’s vibrant mural, which is constantly being updated by local street artist Nicky Mellonie.

It’s best described as an eclectic restaurant with a menu that packs a punch and located in Adelaide’s East End, a hip hood gaining popularity among both locals and visitors.

From the moment you enter the restaurant it is a true sensory overload. And while hearty wooden tables soften the eatery’s bright blue and yellow furniture, nothing can disguise the spicy delectation of the food served.

Brainchild of award-winning chef Jock Zonfrillo, Orana celebrates Australia’s Indigenous culture and cuisine using both traditional cooking methods and native ingredients.

Opened in 2015, the core of Hispanic Mechanic is centred on Latin American food, with some welcome Korean influences. The menu features Mexican favourites tacos and nachos, but also includes a large vegan-friendly menu and Korean staples like kimchi.

The petite size and dim lighting create a moody atmosphere comfortable to enjoy with friends. While the food menu isn’t extensive, it makes up for it in all-round quality.

The best way to sample it is to order a smorgasbord of meals and share between your friends.

Oggi, Italian for ‘daily’, truly encompasses the business model.

While the restaurant uses fresh produce in food preparation, ‘daily’ also embodies the metaphorical vision that executive chef Andrew Davies and head chef Mimi Rovers have for the restaurant: to reinvent well-known and loved Italian dishes.

Located in three convenient locations around Adelaide, desserts are always on the menu.

The decor in the Prospect branch is a fusion of industrial and old-time charm: while the deep-green soft furnishings give an antiquated feel, exposed brickwork modernises the space.