Formerly a general store and post office, Patch Kitchen & Garden is a darling spot in the Adelaide Hills. Husband-and-wife restaurateurs have fashioned an appealing place where Belle and her team make everyone feel especially welcome. Meanwhile, Andrew mans the stove, cooking flavorful regional dishes with a strong Italian bent. Pasta, made in house, is served in a heaping portion, with most tables ordering one to share (tagliatelle tucked with meaty Port Broughton crab and a kicky chili tomato sauce is a winner). Kerwee rump steak, sourced locally, is set atop rustic caponata for a likeable dish. Caramel ice cream layered with meringue and mango sorbet is a creative finale.