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Orleana Restaurant Wins National Gold: Menu, Hours & Travel
Orleana restaurant at Kingsford The Barossa won national Gold at the 2026 Hostplus Awards. See hours, sample menu prices, booking and how to get there car-free.
Orleana restaurant is a contemporary Australian dining room at Kingsford The Barossa that serves a seasonal à la carte menu, made for sharing, in order to showcase South Australia’s growers and producers. It is at 68 Kingsford Road, Kingsford. On 25 October 2026 it won national Gold for Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Formal at the Hostplus Awards for Excellence.
We are Barossa & Light Cab Service, a local Barossa transport company operating since 2001. This guide covers what Orleana won, what’s on the menu and what it costs. It also covers opening hours, booking, and how to get there and home after dinner without driving.
Key Takeaways
- The award: National Gold, Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Formal, at the 2026 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.
- MICHELIN: Orleana is listed as MICHELIN Selected in the 2027 MICHELIN Guide South Australia.
- Chef: Culinary Director Jake Kellie, the chef behind arkhé in Norwood.
- Hours: Dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 6 to 9pm. Lunch Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 3pm.
- Prices: The sample menu lists mains from $42 to $62. A 15% surcharge applies on Sundays and public holidays.
- No stay needed: You don’t have to book a room at Kingsford to dine at Orleana.
- Getting there: Kingsford is less than an hour from Adelaide. Dinner ends at 9pm, so pre-book your ride home.
What Award Did Orleana Restaurant Win?
Orleana restaurant won national Gold in the Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Formal category at the 2026 Hostplus Awards for Excellence. Restaurant & Catering Australia presented the awards at Doltone House, Sydney, on 25 October 2026. Arrana in Springwood, NSW, took Silver. Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar in Mermaid Beach, QLD, took Bronze.
The Hostplus Awards for Excellence are Restaurant & Catering Australia’s annual industry awards. According to Glam Adelaide’s winners list, venues are independently judged on food, service, presentation, operations and the overall guest experience.
Orleana was one of two Barossa Gold winners. Hentley Farm Restaurant in Seppeltsfield won Gold for Restaurant in a Winery. South Australia collected 13 national medals: 2 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze. Queensland’s Attimi by Dario Manca was named Restaurant of the Year.
Jake Kellie credited the team, including head chef Jimmy and sous chef Nick. “I’m stoked for the whole team, they have been working really hard,” he told Glam Adelaide.
Orleana and the MICHELIN Guide
The Gold came less than two weeks after the first MICHELIN Guide South Australia, announced on 14 October 2026. MICHELIN Selected means a restaurant is recommended in the guide without a Star or Bib Gourmand. MICHELIN lists Orleana’s cuisine as Australian Contemporary, with a price rating of $$$. Its inspectors call the Ferguson lobster roll a house favourite.
Nearby Hentley Farm received One MICHELIN Star. See our Hentley Farm guide or our FINO Seppeltsfield guide to compare Barossa restaurants.
About Orleana and Kingsford The Barossa
Kingsford The Barossa is a luxury retreat on 225 acres beside the Para River. Its homestead dates from 1856. Gourmet Traveller notes that many people will recognise it as Drover’s Run from McLeod’s Daughters. Salter Brothers Hospitality operates the estate.
Orleana sits in the estate’s lodge, with floor-to-ceiling windows over the landscape. Glam Adelaide describes it as light and airy rather than dim and moody. The restaurant is open to the public as well as hotel guests.
The estate also has the Peppertree Pool & Bar and a 25-metre underground wine tunnel with six vaulted chambers. Gourmet Traveller says the tunnel holds a rare museum collection of Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace, and tastings can be arranged. Guests stay in eight heritage rooms and suites in the homestead, or in four View suites with private plunge pools.
Kingsford says it will soon join the Ardour Hotels & Estates collection as Ardour Kingsford Barossa. Expect the name to change on signs and booking pages.
Who Is Jake Kellie?
Jake Kellie is Orleana’s Culinary Director. He was appointed in 2025 and continues to oversee arkhé, the open-fire restaurant he founded in Norwood in 2021. From 2017 to 2019 he was head chef of Burnt Ends in Singapore, which won its first MICHELIN Star during that time.
Orleana Restaurant Menu and Prices
Orleana serves an à la carte menu designed for sharing. The menu changes with the seasons and produce supply. Kingsford says it serves only South Australian seafood. These prices come from Orleana’s current sample menu, published on its official page.
| Course | Sample dishes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Snacks | Gazander oysters, SA octopus, Ablesway chicken consommé | $9 each to $14 |
| To start | Two Gulfs crab with brown butter and brioche, lemongrass miso lamb ribs | $17 to $36 |
| Mains | King George whiting, Gumshire pork chop, Edwards roasted duck | $42 to $62 |
| Signature steak | Mayura Station rump cap with bordelaise | $290 per kg |
| Sides | Fries with confit garlic aioli, charred radicchio | $15 to $16 |
| Desserts | Basque cheesecake with smoked honey, brown ale pudding | $7 each to $14 |
A 15% surcharge applies to all food and drinks on Sundays and public holidays. If you’re watching the budget, a Saturday lunch or a midweek dinner avoids it.
Signature Dishes
- Dry-aged duck: Aged for 14 days, glazed with smoked honey and served with quince mustard. Kellie told Glam Adelaide “the duck won’t be going anywhere”.
- Fleurieu lamb ribs: With caramelised miso and fresh lime.
- Crab brioche: Two Gulfs crab with a brown butter sauce.
- Ferguson lobster roll: Named by MICHELIN as a house favourite.
A refreshed summer menu is on the way, so expect some dishes to change. The wine list won Three Glasses in Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards. It features Barossa names such as Seppeltsfield, Penfolds, Henschke and Langmeil.
Orleana Opening Hours and Bookings
Orleana is open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 6pm to 9pm, and for lunch Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. It is closed for meals on Mondays and Tuesdays. Bookings are essential.
- Book online: Through the Orleana page on the Kingsford website, which uses SevenRooms.
- Phone: Call (08) 8524 8120.
- Dietary needs: Tell the restaurant when you book.
- Parking: Onsite parking is available.
You don’t need to stay overnight. “I think people’s perception of Orleana and Kingsford, you have to stay there. You don’t,” Kellie told Glam Adelaide. You can also stop in for a drink in the lounge.
Christmas Day is a separate booking. Orleana is serving a festive sharing lunch from 12pm on Friday 25 December 2026, with a glass of Sparkling Shiraz or a Pomegranate Spritz on arrival. Kingsford’s website currently lists it with a waitlist.
Getting to Orleana Restaurant
Orleana is at Kingsford The Barossa, 68 Kingsford Road, Kingsford SA 5118. Kingsford describes the estate as less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide. The Villas – Barossa puts it about 20 km from Marananga, via Seppeltsfield Road and the Sturt Highway.
Dinner runs until 9pm, so most diners head home after dark on country roads. If anyone in your group wants the wine list, book a driver. We operate 24/7 and do pre-booked evening pickups.
| Option | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide to the Barossa transfer | Dinner, one way each direction | From $200 one-way (Adelaide CBD to Tanunda or Nuriootpa) |
| Return day transfer from Adelaide | Weekend lunch, driver waits | From $450 with a 6–8 hour wait |
| Adelaide Airport transfer | Interstate visitors | From $230 one-way to the Barossa |
| Private driver | Lunch plus cellar doors | From $80 an hour, 2-hour minimum |
| Local taxi | Barossa accommodation to Kingsford | Call 0400 631 631 for a quote |
Kingsford isn’t in Tanunda, so ask us for an exact quote. See Adelaide to Barossa Valley transfers, Adelaide Airport transfers or our local Barossa taxi for details.
How to Plan a Car-Free Night at Orleana
A car-free Orleana visit means booking three things in order: the table, the ride there and the ride home. These five steps keep them in sync.
Step 1: Choose Lunch or Dinner
- Dinner: Orleana serves dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 6 to 9pm.
- Lunch: Lunch runs Saturday and Sunday only, 12 to 3pm.
- Surcharge: Sundays and public holidays add 15% to all food and drinks.
Step 2: Book Your Orleana Table
- Online: Book through the Orleana page on the Kingsford website.
- By phone: Call Orleana on (08) 8524 8120.
- Dietary needs: Tell Orleana about dietary requirements when you book.
Step 3: Book Your Ride to Kingsford
- Pickup time: Send us your table time and pickup address, and we’ll plan the pickup around your sitting.
- From Adelaide: Kingsford is less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide, so allow about an hour.
- Lead time: Book 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends and public holidays.
Step 4: Book Your Ride Home
- Dinner finish: Orleana’s dinner service ends at 9pm, so book a pickup for after 9pm.
- Same booking: Book the return trip when you book the ride there.
- Waiting option: For a weekend lunch, a return day transfer from Adelaide with a 6–8 hour wait starts from $450.
Step 5: Add Cellar Doors for a Full Day
- Wine tour: Pair a weekend lunch with a private Barossa Valley wine tour.
- By the hour: A private driver starts from $80 an hour, with a 2-hour minimum.
- Kingsford’s cellar: Ask Kingsford about a tasting in its underground wine tunnel.
Orleana Restaurant FAQs
Is Orleana a MICHELIN star restaurant?
No. Orleana is MICHELIN Selected in the 2027 MICHELIN Guide South Australia, released on 14 October 2026. That means MICHELIN recommends it without awarding a Star or Bib Gourmand. In the Barossa, Hentley Farm received One Star. Orleana’s bigger 2026 win came from Restaurant & Catering Australia: national Gold for Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Formal.
What are the Hostplus Awards for Excellence?
The Hostplus Awards for Excellence are Restaurant & Catering Australia’s annual awards for restaurants, cafés and caterers. Venues are judged independently on food, service, presentation and operations. At the 2026 national ceremony in Sydney, South Australian venues won 13 medals, including Gold for Orleana and Hentley Farm.
Who is the chef at Orleana?
Jake Kellie is Orleana’s Culinary Director, appointed in 2025. He was head chef of Singapore’s Burnt Ends from 2017 to 2019, when it won its first MICHELIN Star. He founded arkhé in Norwood in 2021. Glam Adelaide names Jimmy as head chef and Nick as sous chef.
Do you need to stay at Kingsford to eat at Orleana?
No. Orleana is open to the public as well as hotel guests. Bookings are essential for meals, which you can make online or on (08) 8524 8120. You can also visit for a drink in the lounge without a table booking or a room. Onsite parking is available.
How much does dinner at Orleana cost?
On the current sample menu, starters cost $17 to $36 and mains $42 to $62. The Mayura Station rump cap is $290 per kg. Desserts run from $7 to $14. Sundays and public holidays carry a 15% surcharge. Menus change with the season.
Who owns Kingsford The Barossa?
Kingsford The Barossa is operated by Salter Brothers Hospitality, which also runs Spicers Retreats and Bannisters. The estate is set to join the group’s Ardour Hotels & Estates collection as Ardour Kingsford Barossa. Its 1856 homestead sits on 225 acres beside the Para River, less than an hour from Adelaide.
Is Kingsford The Barossa Drover’s Run from McLeod’s Daughters?
Yes. According to Gourmet Traveller, many visitors will recognise Kingsford’s historic homestead as Drover’s Run from the TV series McLeod’s Daughters. The homestead dates from 1856. Today it is a luxury retreat on 225 acres with eight heritage rooms, four View suites and the Orleana restaurant.
How do I get to Orleana without driving?
Pre-book a transfer or private driver. Our Adelaide to Barossa transfers start from $200 one-way, and private drivers from $80 an hour. Because dinner ends at 9pm, book your ride home when you book your table. Send us your sitting time and pickup address, and we’ll match the pickup to your booking.
Book Your Orleana Transport
Got your table? Send us the date, sitting time and pickup address, and we’ll match the pickup to your booking. Call 0400 631 631 or request a quote online.
- Transfers from Adelaide and Adelaide Airport to Kingsford
- Evening pickups after Orleana dinners
- Private drivers for lunch and cellar doors
- Group transport for celebrations
Orleana details were checked on 4 November 2026 against the official Kingsford The Barossa website and sample menu, the MICHELIN Guide and Glam Adelaide’s awards coverage. Menus, prices and hours can change, so confirm with Orleana when you book.
