Botanic Lodge
Casual long lunches and leafy tranquillity still sit in the heart of
Adelaide Botanic Garden, writes KATIE SPAIN.
GT’s summer reading guide for 2025
JESS HO guides us through the best new release books to transport you this summer.
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Song Bird
Neil Perry’s presumed swan song in Double Bay has found its melody and pitch, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Central
An underground dumpling bar and restaurant is bringing the flavours and energy of Hong Kong to Brisbane’s CBD, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
25 restaurants, hotels and events to get excited about in 2025
Here are the top 25 reasons to get excited about 2025.
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Asha
Contemporary Middle Eastern and North African fare in a neighbourhood setting is the bright new kid on the block, writes KATIE SPAIN.
Naldham House Brasserie and Terrace
A once-exclusive building now houses a European-style eatery blending modern elegance with old-world charm, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Reed House
Refined Anglo-Aussie comfort food is back in full force at the fringe CBD dwelling restaurant, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
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Petermen — CLOSED
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
Josh Niland’s Petermen in Sydney’s north shore to close this weekend
The news comes just weeks after the Nilands announced a new restaurant on Hamilton Island.
Wunderlich wonderland: glitzy new retail and hospitality precinct opens in Redfern
With a slew of new and upcoming food, beverage and retail openings, Wunderlich Lane is well worth a spot on your radar.
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Lune Croissanterie is (finally) opening in Sydney this weekend
Croissant extraordinaire Kate Reid confirms Lune's Sydney flagship will open in Rosebery — this Saturday.
PorkStar celebrates 20 years of operation in 2024
Everyone knows "get some pork on your fork". So now it's time to meet the stars behind the slogan as they celebrate 20 years of operation.
Best restaurants open on Christmas Day 2024 around Australia
Whether you just want a break from hosting Christmas lunch or you don't partake in the Yuletide holiday, these Australian restaurants are here for all the cheer.
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Show 2024 the door with the best New Year’s Eve events across Australia
Ring in 2025 with Australia's best parties and plates.
Josh Niland to open a restaurant on Hamilton Island, set within a new hotel coming in 2025
Josh and Julie Niland are bringing their whole-fish ethos to Hamilton Island’s newest boutique hotel, The Sundays, in the form of an elevated, family-friendly seafood diner.
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s 2025 program
The 2025 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival program delivers world's longest lunch, pop-up diners, bake sales, and international chefs aplenty.
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The best waterfront restaurants in Australia for alfresco sipping and snacking
Whether you're sipping and supping somewhere balmy and coastal or rugged up lakeside, these are the waterfront diners to keep front of mind.
Martin Place has just welcomed The Grill within its latest multi-tasking venue, The International
We take a first look at The Grill, the luxe new restaurant at the heart of the CBD’s latest hot spot.
Melbourne’s Bourke Street is finally welcoming Maison Bâtard later this month
The ambitious project from Lucas Restaurants has been several years in the making. And it boasts a rooftop terrace.
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Sexism in service: The brutal realities of Australian kitchen culture
Rape jokes, sexual assault and harassment are all an insidious part of Australia’s hospitality and kitchen culture. Rushani Epa speaks to hospitality professionals about their experiences – and what needs to change.
Brisbane restaurant Massimo from Michael Tassis reopens with an impressive new look
The Tassis Group venue is now serving its beloved house-made pasta and seafood-centric dishes in new Amalfi-inspired interiors.
Bossa Nova
Con Christopoulos’ new venture with chef Victor Liong brings a sushi train loaded with delicious hits and Brazilian good times, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
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Doju
An intriguing, exciting addition to the burgeoning Melb-Korean food scene arrives in the CBD, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
Maria
Sun-drenched flavours on the water’s edge get a Tasmanian twist, writes ALIX DAVIS.
The best private dining rooms in Sydney for celebrations, parties and work lunches in 2025
From intimate 12-person tables to towering glass rooms, these are the best private dining rooms to book for that big event.
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Margaret River has a brand-new wine and food festival, and it’s a corker
Experience a taste of the Margaret River Region like never before.
Brought to you by Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover
The best private dining rooms in Melbourne for big celebrations, parties and work lunches in 2024
From intimate rooms for birthday celebrations to spots that will be sure to impress clients, these are the best places to enjoy a private meal of a high standard in Melbourne.
Meet the rising star set to represent the Pacific at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Competition
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25 Gala Dinner becomes a masterclass in making it as a top chef in Australia now. Hint: it’s not just about the cooking.
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Tickets on sale now: Starry night reader event with Chandon
Join us as we discover Chandon Étoile and some exceptional vintages alongside a special menu by Gourmet Traveller’s Chef of the Year.
Meet the rising culinary stars competing to be named Australia’s best young chef
The winner will head to Milan to represent the Pacific region at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy grand final.
Sydney welcomes Ennui, a handsome new restaurant with a wine bar soul
Step inside the heritage-listed space, right by the Capitol Theatre, for a fun drinks list and a menu that’s very French – but also not very French at all.
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Song Bird, Neil Perry’s three-storey Chinese restaurant, opens alongside Bobbie’s – a basement cocktail bar
Perry considers this 230-seat, mostly Cantonese restaurant in Double Bay, to be a Chinese counterpart to Margaret, packed with his “greatest hits.” Downstairs, you’ll find Bobbie’s, a clubby basement bar fuelled by jazz and Martinis.
The Waterloo Inn
Thanks to the work of a plucky young couple, the sleepy Tasmanian town
of Swansea is now a dining destination, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Bistrot 916 in Potts Point is set to close in November
The neo-French restaurant from the Pellegrino 2000 team will serve last drinks on 3 November.
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Muni
Annual Restaurant Guide: South Australia Top 10
Mu Omakase
Mu’s 12-course menu, based on the Japanese omakase and served at a counter, delivers an array of small jewels both subtle and robust.
Nieuw Ruin
An easy-going Freo wine bar with a new French accent. Come for lovingly safeguarded old school classics (with the odd liberty taken), and a wine list with everything from newcomers to big-ticket Burgundies.
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Greasy Zoe’s
Annual Restaurant Guide: VIC top 25
Julie
Annual Restaurant Guide: VIC top 25
Pneuma
Annual Restaurant Guide: QLD top 15
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Elementary by Soul Co
Annual Restaurant Guide: SA top 10
Sofia Bistro
Annual Restaurant Guide: SA top 10
White Horse
Annual Restaurant Guide: New South Wales top 25
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Ester
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
The Zin House
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
Mapleton Public House
Annual Restaurant Guide: Queensland Top 15
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Temperance Restaurant
Annual Restaurant Guide: South Australia Top 10
Hellenika at The Calile
Annual Restaurant Guide: Queensland Top 15
Millbrook
Annual Restaurant Guide: Western Australia Top 10
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Nu Nu
Annual Restaurant Guide: Queensland Top 15
Ormeggio
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
Rick Shores
Annual Restaurant Guide: Queensland Top 15
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The best restaurants in ACT right now
These are the best restaurants across the state, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
Ursula’s
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
Restaurant Dan Arnold
Annual Restaurant Guide: Queensland Top 15
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Peppina
Annual Restaurant Guide: Tasmania Top 5
Bar Rochford
Annual Restaurant Guide: ACT Top 5
Fino Vino
Annual Restaurant Guide: South Australia Top 10
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Madalena’s Bar
Annual Restaurant Guide: Western Australia Top 10
Vasse Felix
Annual Restaurant Guide: Western Australia Top 10
Grill Americano
Annual Restaurant Guide: Victoria Top 25
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Attica
Annual Restaurant Guide: Victoria Top 25
Patsy’s
Annual Restaurant Guide: Victoria Top 25
Bar Heather
Annual Restaurant Guide: New South Wales Top 25
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Kiln
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
Yoshii’s Omakase
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
Pipis Kiosk
Annual Restaurant Guide: Victoria Top 25
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Why we have introduced a new independent restaurant badge to our Annual Restaurant Guide
This year, we have introduced a new badge to recognise venues that are independently owned and operated.
From the editor: Why we have removed Restaurant Hubert from our Annual Restaurant Guide
A report alleging a toxic culture of sexual harassment, assault and drug abuse at Swillhouse group has led to the removal of Restaurant Hubert from NSW’s Top 25.
Gourmet Traveller’s Wine Bar of the Year: South West Wine Shop
Busselton, Western Australia
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A guide to the Australian olive oil industry
In theory, Australian olive oil should have the same prestige as its European counterparts. We’re well on the way.
Table for one: how to perfect the art of solo dining
Restaurant critic and professional eater MICHAEL HARDEN shares the art of dining alone – and how to enjoy it.
Acclaimed Sydney restaurant Saint Peter has reopened in the iconic Grand National Hotel
Josh and Julie Niland's ambitious revamp of Paddington hotel is finally open for service.
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Veuve Clicquot launches new cuvée with an intimate dinner at Catalina
We speak to New Zealand chef Monique Fiso on the once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with the acclaimed Champagne house.
Veuve Clicquot
Award-winning Cirrus Dining in Barangaroo to close in September
The popular Sydney restaurant by the Bentley Group is set to close following failed negotiations with a new landlord.
Four new venues have opened in North Sydney with star chefs at the helm
Etymon opens a new dining precinct, with two restaurants, a wine bar-bakery and an artisan grocer
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The exciting food scene on Melbourne’s doorstep
From beachside Bellarine to the rolling hills of the Moorabool Valley and buzzing Geelong, a new drinking and dining frontier is waiting to be explored.
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Finalists: Wine Bar of the Year
The annual awards are back. Here are the top wine bars around Australia that are finalists for our Wine Bar of the Year Award.
Finalists: Readers’ Choice Icon Award
After hundreds of submissions, these are the finalists for this year's Icon Award — as chosen by you.
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Andrew McConnell’s long-awaited Supernormal Brisbane is opening next week
The chef's much-loved Asian restaurant is finally opening on Queen Street’s riverfront.
Grid culture: How social media is changing the way we dine
Eat, drink, post. Is social media ruining the experience of dining out?
More trouble for Jon Adgemis and Public Hospitality as Maybe Sammy founders cut ties
The award-winning bar collective behind Maybe Sammy and El Primo Sanchez is the latest operator to cut ties with Public Hospitality and its owner Jon Adgemis.
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René Redzepi’s new Apple TV show Omnivore premieres this July
We chat to the Noma chef about his sizzling new eight-part documentary series.
Bosco
Inside a dark industrial warehouse, a veteran restaurateur is highlighting bread and open-fire Mediterranean cooking, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Monopole is morphing into a French restaurant
The CBD wine bar has ushered in a new era.
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Andrew McConnell to open Bar Miette right by Brisbane River this July
The European-inspired bar will open alongside the highly anticipated opening of Supernormal Brisbane mid-2024.
Bar Olo
The new wine bar from Italian veteran Scopri lands with style, charm and confidence.
10 impressive Brisbane restaurants to book when visitors are in town
Whether you have friends or in-laws up for the weekend, or you're simply searching for the best restaurant in Brisbane for birthday celebrations, these top spots offer the best of the city.
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Chris Lucas to further expand his hospitality empire with two new restaurants in Melbourne
Two new restaurants from Lucas will open in the forthcoming $1 billion precinct at 435 Bourke Street, slated to open in 2026.
Good Luck Restaurant Lounge
It's been a minute, but Merivale is back with a vengeance – and a concept that's hard to pin down, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Kylie Kwong calls time on her restaurant career announcing Sydney’s Lucky Kwong to close in June
Kylie Kwong marks the end of her illustrious decades-long career with Lucky Kwong's closure next month.
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The Michelin debate: Why there’s no Michelin Guide in Australia
Australia doesn’t have a Michelin Guide, but should it? DANI VALENT explores
the calls for and against.
MasterChef Australia’s kitchen mastery: 14 cooking essentials inspired by this season
A curated edit for the discerning home chef.
Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s is closing after 37 years of service
The revered Sydney fine-diner is calling an end to its almost 40-year run.
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Pie reinvented: Chefs’ creative twists on the classic Aussie meat pie recipe
From footy stands to petrol stations, the Aussie meat pie is everywhere. LEE TRAN LAM discovers how food personalities from across the country would reinvent this icon today.
The influential bars that shaped Australia
Whether they’re changing social values or pre-empting drink trends, the bars and pubs of Australia have long reflected Australian society. MAX VEENHUYZEN celebrates seven of the nation’s most influential watering holes.
Former Attica chef takes over Melbourne’s Etta
Hannah Green’s seminal Brunswick East restaurant embarks on a new chapter, welcoming Lorcan Kan into the kitchen.
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Why pork is the real hero of Thai cuisine
Porkfat’s owner Narin “Jack” Kulasai is carving the way.
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Five must-visit Michelin-star restaurants in Italy, according to top chef Peter Gilmore
With more than 330 Michelin stars lighting up its culinary landscape, how do you decide which Italian fine-dining experience to embark on? PETER GILMORE shares his guide to Italian icons.
