Aløft
Casting a glow over the waterfront, Hobart's most stylish treehouse shines.
Snug
A bustling suburban café evolves into a moody wine bar at night, specialising in anju – Korean drinking food – writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
That’s Enrico
This intimate, community-driven eatery attracts a steady crowd of pizza purists to the Adelaide Hills, writes KATIE SPAIN.
Provenance
Michael Ryan’s High Country diner is an ever-evolving beacon of regional, Japan-inflected deliciousness, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
The Dry Dock
A charmingly renovated inner west pub that’s worth the ferry ride from the city, writes ALEXANDRA CARLTON.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Carnation Canteen
Carnation elevates simplicity in flavour and design to the level of art.
Brae
Home-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs play the starring role in this uniquely Australian culinary performance.
Du Fermier
Annie Smithers’ Euro-channelling gem is a Victorian regional classic.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Magill Estate Restaurant
A grand dame of fine-dining for a decade and counting.
Pilu at Freshwater
A beloved waterfront favourite still radiates Sardinian sunshine.
Sixpenny
The tiny inner-west terrace peddling funk-driven fine dining.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Stokehouse
This St Kilda Beach stalwart is better than ever.
Wildflower
This fine diner brings polished flair and quiet confidence to the Perth scene.
Saint Peter
This iconic seafood spot is making waves in a stunning new location.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Joy
An elusive seat at Sarah Baldwin’s coveted counter is worth the effort.
Cafe Paci
Eclectic and energising: Paci is one of Sydney’s great menus.
Porcine
Paddington’s salon de swine now has a broader remit.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Margaret
The jewel of the Neil Perry empire puts great produce in the spotlight.
Ho Jiak Town Hall
This modern Malay powerhouse is hotter than ever after five years.
Pipit
Sharp technique, a sustainable ethos and a sense of place come together at this quietly assured coastal diner.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Quay
Sydney’s bedrock fine-diner stays the same while embracing change.
Exhibition
Tim Scott and his team showcase skill and artistry across more than 20 courses.
Blume
This stellar regional restaurant is in full bloom.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Essa
This ever-consistent wood-fired favourite brings playfulness to fine dining.
Agnes
The flames – and new ideas – keep burning bright at Brisbane’s temple of fire.
Restaurant Labart
A laid-back coastal bistro from a supremely talented duo.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Sushi Room
Precise technique in luxury surrounds on the ground floor of The Calile Hotel.
Fico
Fico’s creative embrace of Tasmanian produce is deeper, more interesting and tastier than ever.
Stillwater
Launceston’s finest celebrates its 25th birthday looking fresher than ever.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Pilot
Fun, fresh and unpretentious: this is Australian fine dining in 2025.
Restaurant Botanic
This immersive multi-course journey begins before you even step through the door.
Maxwell Restaurant
Essential wine country degustation dining with imaginative twists.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Hearth Restaurant and Lounge
Playing with fire brings out the best in Western Australian produce.
Vue de Monde
Melbourne's sky-high degustation stalwart continues to impress.
O.My
A farm-to-table treasure in Melbourne’s south-east bursts with heart and humour.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Lake House
The charm, flavour and hospitality of Lake House never gets old.
Lee Ho Fook
Wit, flavour and skill come together beautifully at this modern Chinese diner.
Minamishima
An exalted and exacting sushi omakase with surprises up its sleeve.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Flower Drum
The Drum still hits after fifty years of high-end Cantonese mastery.
Gimlet
Andrew McConnell’s flagship restaurant gives the people what they want.
Embla
This ever-packed, ever-delicious wine bar is a beloved Melbourne legend.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Di Stasio Carlton
This inner-north outpost is a masterclass in Italian design and flavour.
Such and Such
The irreverent sibling to fine-diner Pilot has a personality all of its own.
Chauncy
A destination diner for lovers of classic French food and wine.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Etta
This beautifully run neighbourhood restaurant deftly balances comfort and creativity.
Lagoon Dining
Exciting pan-Asian flavours in the heart of Little Italy.
Manzé
Precise spicing and relaxed vibes make a compelling mix.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
The Little Rickshaw
Book early for this contemporary take on Southeast Asian cuisine.
Casa
It’s “mi casa, su casa” at this neighbourhood wine bar and bottle-o.
Glenarty Road
Farmhouse dining and wining done right.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Aalia
Mezze, meat and more in the heart of the city.
Ante
Sake, vinyl and playfully precise plates converge at Newtown’s coolest wine bar.
Bistro Livi
Quintessentially Australian dining that’s relaxed, refined and utterly its own.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
EXP. Restaurant
The service at this Hunter Valley icon is as almost as pleasing as the low-waste, high-taste cooking.
Megalong
Nature dictates the plates at this seductively simple Blue Mountains hideaway.
Porkfat
A rowdy room serving fiery Thai that never holds back on flavour.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Pilloni
Disarmingly good Italian food executed with a regional twist.
King Clarence
Khanh Nguyen’s pan-Asian diner is the city’s hottest power lunch spot.
Gerard’s
This James Street stalwart brings centuries-old Levantine flavours into 2025.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Short Grain by Martin Boetz
A stalwart of brilliant Thai cooking continues its reign.
LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand
An exquisite long-lunch destination on Bird in Hand's Woodside estate in the Adelaide Hills.
Kiin
A creative, contemporary twist on Thai street food
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Bathers’ Pavilion Restaurant
A waterfront classic that delivers reliable delights.
Bistra
This minimalist bistro in a Carlton terrace makes classic dishes feel new again.
Toddy Shop
Whether boutique or blockbuster, Mischa Tropp’s Indian multiverse delivers spicy thrills.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Kafeneion
Refined Athenian comfort food stylishly extends Melbourne’s Greek repertoire.
The Agrarian Kitchen Restaurant
GT's 2024 Restaurant of the Year continues to dazzle with clever simplicity.
De’sendent
Punk rock dining that makes and breaks all the rules.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Gibney
Cottesloe’s big-night-out brasserie is perfect for special occasions.
Omotenashi
Kaiseki that’s inspired by Japan, but quintessentially Tasmanian.
Supernormal Brisbane
Andrew McConnell brings his pan-Asian diner to town with a whole new vibe.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Firepop
This Enmore firestarter is top of the pops.
Gum Bistro
This relaxed neighbourhood diner serves serious food from brunch to dinner.
Thelma
A cosy-cool farm-to-table bistro with a short menu embracing local produce.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Postino Osteria
A new Italian restaurant that seems like it’s been there forever.
Maison Bâtard
Winner of our Best New Restaurant Award, this opulent four-level portal to France is far more than a bistro.
Ondeen
This no-waste Adelaide Hills utopia celebrates the best of South Australian produce.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Ah Um
A dining spinoff from listening bar Astral Weeks pumps up the volume.
Olympus Dining
Glamorous Greek eats in one of Sydney’s liveliest dining rooms.
Staġuni
Convivial Maltese cooking in a heritage primary school is a gamechanger for the Barossa.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
August
European-inspired plates and relaxed service inside a former house of worship.
Eleven Barrack
A glamorous dining room in a heritage bank is another hit for Bentley Group.
Bar Soma
Hervey Bay is known for its beaches, humpback whales – and now, this brilliant little wine bar.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Norté
Exciting Latin flavours with a sophisticated Gold Coast pedigree.
Corner 75
Heartfelt Hungarian, preserved and protected by a gun restaurant team.
Marmelo
This is the hotel restaurant Melbourne has been waiting for.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Lunetta
A Canberra icon rises again as a sleek Italian-ish fine-diner.
Oirthir
Spectacular views, French technique and Scottish heritage combine for a meal that’s worth a detour.
Scholé
Garagistes’ Luke Burgess returns with this intimate Japanese-inspired gem.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Mínima
Bold contemporary flavours in an intimate setting from local restaurant royalty.
Allegra Dining Room
Fine dining with vegan verve, this intimate spot serves up bold flavours with flair.
Oscar’s in the Valley
A bright new star for Western Australia’s oldest wine region.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Barragunda Dining
A game-changing new destination diner on the Mornington Peninsula.
R by Raita Noda
An intimate omakase experience that puts flavour at the heart of the action.
A.P Bread and Wine
The A.P empire makes its first night moves at this round-the-clock diner.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Baba’s Place
This warehouse of fun cartwheels between cultures and cuisines.
Bessie’s and Alma’s
The most “Sydney” restaurant in Sydney right now.
Wills Domain
This Imaginative, artful winery dining delivers on deliciousness.
Native ad body.
Sponsored by %%sponsor_name%%
Lulu La Delizia
This northern (Italian) star is shaped by Joel Valvasori-Pereza’s bold, refined vision.
Le Rebelle
True to its name, this French bistro charts its own course.
