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.
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Etta
This beautifully run neighbourhood restaurant deftly balances comfort and creativity.
Chauncy
A destination diner for lovers of classic French food and wine.
Lagoon Dining
Exciting pan-Asian flavours in the heart of Little Italy.
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Manzé
Precise spicing and relaxed vibes make a compelling mix.
Du Fermier
Annie Smithers’ Euro-channelling gem is a Victorian regional classic.
The Little Rickshaw
Book early for this contemporary take on Southeast Asian cuisine.
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Casa
It’s “mi casa, su casa” at this neighbourhood wine bar and bottle-o.
Glenarty Road
Farmhouse dining and wining done right.
EXP. Restaurant
The service at this Hunter Valley icon is as almost as pleasing as the low-waste, high-taste cooking.
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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.
Pilloni
Disarmingly good Italian food executed with a regional twist.
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Gerard’s
This James Street stalwart brings centuries-old Levantine flavours into 2025.
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.
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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.
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Mínima
Bold contemporary flavours in an intimate setting from local restaurant royalty.
Corner 75
Heartfelt Hungarian, preserved and protected by a gun restaurant team.
Bar Soma
Hervey Bay is known for its beaches, humpback whales – and now, this brilliant little wine bar.
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August
European-inspired plates and relaxed service inside a former house of worship.
De’sendent
Punk rock dining that makes and breaks all the rules.
Firepop
This Enmore firestarter is top of the pops.
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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.
Ondeen
This no-waste Adelaide Hills utopia celebrates the best of South Australian produce.
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Ah Um
A dining spinoff from listening bar Astral Weeks pumps up the volume.
Maxwell Restaurant
Essential wine country degustation dining with imaginative twists.
Baba’s Place
This warehouse of fun cartwheels between cultures and cuisines.
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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.
R by Raita Noda
An intimate omakase experience that puts flavour at the heart of the action.
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Cafe Paci
Eclectic and energising: Paci is one of Sydney’s great menus.
Porcine
Paddington’s salon de swine now has a broader remit.
Pipit
Sharp technique, a sustainable ethos and a sense of place come together at this quietly assured coastal diner.
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Oscar’s in the Valley
A bright new star for Western Australia’s oldest wine region.
Blume
This stellar regional restaurant is in full bloom.
Restaurant Labart
A laid-back coastal bistro from a supremely talented duo.
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Stillwater
Launceston’s finest celebrates its 25th birthday looking fresher than ever.
Hearth Restaurant and Lounge
Playing with fire brings out the best in Western Australian produce.
Allegra Dining Room
Fine dining with vegan verve, this intimate spot serves up bold flavours with flair.
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O.My
A farm-to-table treasure in Melbourne’s south-east bursts with heart and humour.
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.
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Minamishima
An exalted and exacting sushi omakase with surprises up its sleeve.
Flower Drum
The Drum still hits after fifty years of high-end Cantonese mastery.
Embla
This ever-packed, ever-delicious wine bar is a beloved Melbourne legend.
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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.
Wills Domain
This Imaginative, artful winery dining delivers on deliciousness.
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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.
Jungle Fowl
Vibrant Thai fare in the tropical heart of Far North Queensland.
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Tedesca Osteria
A long, languid lunch that dreams are made of.
Serai
A big-flavoured, wood-fired Pinoy party.
Provenance
Provenance’s Japanese-esque mastery now includes an à la carte option.
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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
Ursula’s
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
The Zin House
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
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Ester
Annual Restaurant Guide: NSW top 25
