News, Awards & Media
Celebrating the stories, recognition and milestones that define Ondeen. Explore our latest news, awards and media features.

Ondeen confirms it will continue trading
August 2026
Ondeen has confirmed it will continue trading following interim orders granted by the Supreme Court. The Cellar Door has reopened, offering its full range of wine, spirits and small plates, while the team works towards returning to full operations.

Ondeen reopens its doors
August 2026
Following a brief forced closure, Ondeen reopened after court orders cleared the way for the business to resume operations. The reopening marked an important new chapter, strengthened by extraordinary support from our team, partners and Adelaide Hills community.

Ondeen to reopen after shock closure
15 August 2026
Glam Adelaide shared the news of Ondeen’s reopening less than two weeks after its unexpected closure. The article highlights the court decision that allowed the award-winning Adelaide Hills destination to reopen, alongside the extraordinary support received from the community.

National finalist for Best New Restaurant
July 2025
Ondeen proudly represented South Australia as one of only six national finalists in Gourmet Traveller’s 2025 Best New Restaurant Award—an extraordinary recognition early in our journey.

Ondeen awarded a 14 Chef Hat
2026
Ondeen was awarded a prestigious 14 Chef Hat in the 2026 Australian Good Food Guide Awards, recognising the quality, creativity and commitment behind our Adelaide Hills dining experience.

Featured in Gourmet Traveller’s Restaurant Guide
August 2025
Gourmet Traveller celebrated Ondeen as a no-waste Adelaide Hills destination showcasing the best of South Australian produce, thoughtful cooking and exceptional local wine.

A must-visit Adelaide Hills destination
March 2025
Halliday Wine Companion included Ondeen in its guide to the perfect 48 hours in the Adelaide Hills, highlighting our no-waste approach, respect for local produce and beautifully restored 1850s homestead.

Named South Australia’s best restaurant
January 2025
Just nine months after opening, Ondeen was named South Australia’s best restaurant by SA Weekend food reviewer Simon Wilkinson—an extraordinary early recognition of its thoughtful cooking, local produce and connection to place.




