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The History of The Founders

In 1988 we established the first ever authentic Italian wood oven restaurant located in Pulteney Street, Adelaide. Since then we have gone on to be the founders of five very successful businesses:

  • Settebello Restaurant (Pulteney Street, Adelaide; 1988-1996 & Newton Road, Campbelltown; 2017-2019)
  • Amici Restaurant (Rundle Street, Adelaide; 1995-2000)
  • Fellini Cafe (O’Connell Street, North Adelaide; 1997-2008)
  • Brunelli Cafe (Rundle Street, Westlakes & Glynde; 2008-2017)
  • And The Schnithouses (Rundle Street & Elizabeth City Centre; 2015-2018)

Before we retire, we have decided to bring together a culmination of our bestselling dishes from our 5 restaurants, to you, our beloved customer.

  • Tony and Domenica Rocca

    Circa 1985

  • The Original Settebello

    Circa 1988

What Our Customers Say

Came in tonight with the family, got a Con Pollo and my husband got the ribs! Sooo good! Serves were massive and service was great 😊

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
I’ve dined here a few times now, and without a doubt it is the best venue for a well priced, high quality, delicious meal. The wood oven pizza is better than most specialty pizza shops in Adelaide, crispy base, fresh ingredients.

The porterhouse steak is cooked perfectly every time, medium rare just the right way.

The schnitzels are massive. The ribs are exceptional.

Beers on tap are ice cold and the outdoor area has recently been renovated. Good environment.

The staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. Well done!

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Beautiful food, lovely staff and great service. The meals are huge and super tasty and reasonably priced.

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

I couldn’t wait to get stuck in. I can’t believe I haven’t been here sooner! The food is bloody amazing and the service is just as good. I will definitely be coming back…..with friends 🧡

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Just celebrated my 60th Birthday with a delicious lunch with family. As always the food was outstanding, the servings were extremely generous and tasty. All the staff were amazing and so friendly and professional. Highly recommend The Founders to anyone that wants delicious food at good prices too.

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Had a lovely time at The Founders Restaurant! The food was delicious and the service was great. Teresa took great care of us – friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Will definitely be back!

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5