

The UPPside European Restaurant & Wine Bar
Locals, supporting locals, showcasing locals!
Located in the heart of the Clare Valley with a countryside setting, we are a place to meet and greet for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy in a light bite, lunch, dinner, a glass of local wine or just coffee and gelato.
Come say hi and get your European fix at The UPPside.
Serving farm fresh handmade traditional European food and the region's best wines, beers and spirits.


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Home grown produce onsite and at our family farm

South Australia
Slow Food South Australia is part of the global Slow Food network that has grown into a movement involving millions of people in over 160 countries.
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The UPPside a supporter of Slow Food recognise that our food choices can make a positive difference in the world – to people, local communities, animals, plants and the environment. Members and supporters of Slow Food aim to create a world in which all people can access and enjoy food that is good for them, good for those who grow it, good for the surrounding community and good for our planet.
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The Slow Food approach aims to preserve traditional foods and regional food cultures by supporting the production of food that is good, clean and fair.
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The UPPside has their snail of approval
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"Soaring to new heights with global recognition as The UPPside European Restaurant, Clare Valley has been awarded the snail of approval from the Slow Food Movement governing body.
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The Snail of Approval is an internationally recognised program aimed at inspiring producers, chefs, businesses and growers, to advocate for and promote "Good, Clean and Fair food" for all.
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The Slow Food movement began in Italy, 1986 and since spread globally encouraging business owners/chefs like Christian and Caity Uppill of The UPPside.
Christian and Caity initially become members in 2017 when they owned their first restaurant, Il Toro pasta and espresso bar. This is when Chef Christian decided to utilised his parents family home/farm with the assistance of "mum and dad" to grow fresh produce for their restaurant.
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Just after the initial woes of COVID, at the end of 2021 saw Christian and Caity move back to the Clare Valley countryside and open their second restaurant, The UPPside European Restaurant and Wine Bar in Penwortham, a Euro inspired restaurant with the fusion of classic country Australian charm. Since it's inception they have expanded on their fresh produce growing and now also have a strong focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices including raw and cooked food composting, worm farming, soil management, use of enviro-cycle systems to recycle grey water, use of solar energy, use of ethical and sustainable producers/suppliers and much more.
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This is a true testament to their dedication in promoting good, clean and fair food in the heart of the Clare Valley."
To learn more about The UPPside visit their website www.theuppside.com

Opening Hours
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Wednesday - Saturday
Lunch 11:00am to 3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm to 9:00pm
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Sunday
11:00am to 5:00pm
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Monday & Tuesday
CLOSED
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Kitchen closes for dine in
30 minutes before trade times end
Come Dine with Us
Address
7812 Horrocks Highway
Penwortham, South Australia 5353
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Contact Details
Phone - 8803 6122
Email - theuppside.clarevalley@gmail.com
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For bookings
Please call or email us
theuppside.clarevalley@gmail.com
