Bistro & Wine at Veitkopis
A contemporary bistro built around seasonal plates and a considered Australian wine list.
At Veitkopis, the kitchen and the wine list work hand in hand. The cooking is modern and seasonal, designed for sharing and made to pair — whether that’s a crisp glass with a plate of something charred, or a fuller red alongside slow-cooked beef.
Cooking with the seasons
Our menu shifts through the year with South Australian produce leading the way. Lighter, brighter plates in the warmer months; richer, slower dishes as the weather cools. It means the menu below is a guide to the style of food we serve rather than a fixed list — ask your waiter what’s on this week.
How to eat here
Most guests build a table from several plates. A couple of small dishes to start, something from the grill to share, a side or two, and a wine to carry it. There’s no wrong way to do it.
- Small plates to open
- Shared plates and mains for the middle of the table
- Vegetable sides and salads
- Cheese or dessert to finish
Sample menu
A snapshot of the kind of dishes we serve. Prices are a guide and change with the season.
Small plates
Whipped feta, charred honey and seeded cracker
A$16
Wood-roasted mushroom toast, thyme and garlic
A$18
Kingfish crudo, finger lime and cucumber
A$24
Shared plates and mains
Grilled free-range chicken, lemon and herb butter
A$29
Slow-cooked beef cheek, red wine, soft polenta
A$34
Market fish of the day, salsa verde, seasonal greens
A$36
Vegetarian
Spring pea and saffron risotto, parmesan
A$28
Roasted heirloom carrots, whipped goat’s cheese, dukkah
A$22
Sides
Rosemary and sea salt roast potatoes
A$12
Cheese and grazing
South Australian cheese plate, quince and lavosh
A$26
Sides
Dark chocolate delice, salted caramel
A$16
Lemon and olive oil tart, crème fraîche
A$15
Building a shared table
If you’d rather graze than order a single main, our small and sharing plates are made for it. Mix a few together and you’ve got a generous table for two to four.
- Charred and roasted vegetable plates
- Cheese, bread and house accompaniments
- Smaller meat and fish plates
- Whatever the kitchen has run as a seasonal special
Let us know how hungry you are and we’ll help you build the right spread.
Drinks
We ask guests to enjoy alcohol responsibly, and there’s always a considered non-alcoholic option for anyone who’d prefer one.
The wine list
Our list favours Australian wine, with plenty from South Australia, organised into easy styles rather than a long index. Ask for a recommendation — we’re happy to point you toward something that suits your table.
Sparkling
from A$14 glass / A$62 bottle
White
from A$13 glass / A$56 bottle
Rosé
from A$13 glass / A$54 bottle
Light red
from A$14 glass / A$60 bottle
Dessert wine
from A$12 glass
Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks
There’s more here than wine. Our bar pours classic and house cocktails, lighter spritz-style drinks, and a genuine list of non-alcoholic options so no one at the table feels left out.
Classic cocktails
from A$20
House cocktails, built around citrus, herbs, stone fruit, ginger or berry
from A$22
Spritz-style aperitifs
from A$18
Non-alcoholic cocktails
from A$14
Soft drinks and sparkling water
from A$6
Coffee and tea
from A$5
Dietary information
We’re glad to talk through the menu with you. Please ask our team about:
- Vegetarian options
- Allergens and ingredients
- Specific dietary requirements
- Anything you’re unsure about
While we take care in the kitchen, we prepare food in a shared space, so do let us know your needs when you order and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
A room made for lingering
Whether it’s an early dinner or a late glass, the bistro is designed to be easy company — warm, social and unhurried, right in the middle of the city.
