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Atlas & Vine

Atlas & Vine

From Noma to Hobart, chef Nick Kavenagh opens his first restaurant, with Tasmania’s finest produce in the spotlight.
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Delmonte

Delmonte

King & Godfree’s new Italian restaurant brings its old deli roots into a smart new setting.
Barro Wine Bar

Barro Wine Bar

A clandestine wine haunt and comida exuding connection, conviviality and genuine Mexican soul.
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Hentley Farm food

Hentley Farm

Promising a long lunch that feels like a ritual, Hentley Farm is a rustic affair that's polished at every step.
Ashe

Ashe

A riot of spice, smoke and swagger.
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Roma

Roma

Con Christopoulos's latest is a fitting tribute to Rome.
Agnes in Fortitude Valley's dining room with wine-lined shelves

Agnes

A menu overhaul at this Brisbane stalwart has it back to its scorching best.
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Il Santo

Il Santo

When the crew behind two beloved Perth Italian eateries opens an osteria, diners and drinkers expect – and get – good things.
Dishes arrive via unusual vehicles at Restaurant Aptos

Restaurant Aptos

Native ingredients, theatrical presentation and a sense of wonder define this Adelaide Hills destination.
Sushi Oe

Sushi Oe

Impeccable fish and perfectly judged rice do all the talking.
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Never Enough

Never Enough

Laid-back and fun, this is what happens when two live-music enthusiasts open a restaurant.
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Angry Penguin

Angry Penguin

Euro-style pre-theatre dining in a sexy Art Deco Festival Centre setting.
Bar Local Drop

Bar Local Drop

An excellent team underpins a relaxed, sophisticated backstreet wine bar.
Farra Dining

Farra Dining

From an unexpected address to the direction of its kitchen, this new Perth restaurant is full of surprises. And in the best possible ways.
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Tigerfish

Tigerfish

Beachside dining with energy, theatre and modern Asian flavours.
Venner

Venner

A restrained, seasonal take on neo-Nordic dining.
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Tread Lightly

Tread Lightly

An underground dining space in one of South Australia’s oldest rural towns.
Omada

Omada

A punchy Greek bistro where smoky feasts, bold cocktails and warm chaos collide.
Hamsi Taverna

Hamsi Taverna

Somer Sivrioğlu’s harbourside seafood haven finds its stride at Sydney’s fish market.
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Cibaria Noosa

Cibaria Noosa

Alessandro Pavoni’s casual Italian concept already feels at home on Hastings Street.
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Esmay dining room

Esmay

Nostalgia reimagined in a heritage-listed city-fringe watering hole.
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Watermans

Watermans

Serving vibrant Eastern Mediterranean dishes and desserts you’ll dream about later.
The French Exit Interior

The French Exit

The Anyday group continues to impress with its eighth venue: a beautiful French bistro designed for long lunches and dinners.
Zareh

Zareh

Tom Sarafian’s first standalone restaurant hits the ground running.
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Pearla & Co

Pearla & Co

From the seafood on the plate to the view from your seat, the West Australian coastline is front and centre.
The counter at Daphne restaurant

Daphne

A comforting return to neighbourhood dining.
Lontara

Lontara

Polished Asian cooking in a breezy setting equals an island restaurant worth setting sail for, writes Max Veenhuyzen.
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The Woodshed dining room

The Woodshed

At the Kin Kin Hotel, a regional fine-diner is putting this small hinterland town on the gastronomic map, writes Elliot Baker.
1930s charm overflows at Brisbane's Marlowe

Marlowe

Classic Australian dishes are reimagined at this charming restaurant housed in a 1930s apartment block.
Saadi

Saadi

Modern Indian cuisine continues on an exciting trajectory as this much-loved pop-up concept settles into its permanent home.
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Pure decadence is on display at Victor Liong's Sydney outpost of Melbourne-favourite, Lee Ho Fook

Lee Ho Fook

Victor Liong’s Melbourne favourite brings Chinese cuisine with a modern twist to Sydney.
The interiors of Harriot is warm and buzzy

Harriot

Smooth, satisfying Euro-bistro brilliance from the Tipo 00 team is one for your restaurant radar.
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Aloft in Hobart

Aløft

Casting a glow over the waterfront, Hobart's most stylish treehouse shines.
Winnifred's Brisbane dining room

Winnifred’s

Champagne is the star at this ambitious new venue but don’t overlook the très bon cooking in the bistro.
Montrachet's light-dappled dining room

Montrachet

A new era has begun at this French institution, where old-world charm meets contemporary flair.
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The homely interiors at Mini Lokanta in Adelaide

Mini Lokanta

Three charming tables in a suburban home deliver wholesome Turkish hospitality.
Black and white chalkboards denote Caness' wine list

Caness

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean feasting brings good vibes to Paddington in an energetic room where bread steals the spotlight.
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The homely exteriors of Snug, Brisbane.

Snug

A bustling suburban café evolves into a moody wine bar at night, specialising in anju – Korean drinking food – writes ELLIOT BAKER.
The salmon-pink exterior of That's Enrico, Adelaide Hills.

That’s Enrico

This intimate, community-driven eatery attracts a steady crowd of pizza purists to the Adelaide Hills, writes KATIE SPAIN.
The interiors of Provenance's dining room

Provenance

Michael Ryan’s High Country diner is an ever-evolving beacon of regional, Japan-inflected deliciousness, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
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The coveted indoor fireplace at The Dry Dock in Balmain.

The Dry Dock

A charmingly renovated inner west pub that’s worth the ferry ride from the city, writes ALEXANDRA CARLTON.
Sommerlad chicken at Brae Restaurant in Birregurra, Victoria.

Brae

Home-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs play the starring role in this uniquely Australian culinary performance.

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A table setting and wine collection at Du Fermier restaurant in Trentham, Victoria.

Du Fermier

Annie Smithers’ Euro-channelling gem is a Victorian regional classic.
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The delicate dishes at Sixpenny.

Sixpenny

The tiny inner-west terrace peddling funk-driven fine dining. 
Crocodile tongue at Wildflower Restaurant in Perth

Wildflower

This fine diner brings polished flair and quiet confidence to the Perth scene.

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The kitchen at St Peter at the Grand National, Sydney NSW.

Saint Peter

This iconic seafood spot is making waves in a stunning new location. 
The 10-seat counter welcomes diners in for an intimate experience.

Joy

An elusive seat at Sarah Baldwin’s coveted counter is worth the effort. 
The dining space at Cafe Paci

Cafe Paci

Eclectic and energising: Paci is one of Sydney’s great menus.
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The dining room at Porcine in Paddington NSW

Porcine

Paddington’s salon de swine now has a broader remit.
The dining room at Margaret in Double Bay is light-filled and modern.

Margaret

The jewel of the Neil Perry empire puts great produce in the spotlight.
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A selection of dishes at Pipit restaurant in Pottsville NSW

Pipit

Sharp technique, a sustainable ethos and a sense of place come together at this quietly assured coastal diner. 
Mulberry white coral dessert at Quay, Sydney NSW.

Quay

Sydney’s bedrock fine-diner stays the same while embracing change.

Chef-owner Tim Scott at work in the kitchen at Exhibition, Brisbane.

Exhibition

Tim Scott and his team showcase skill and artistry across more than 20 courses.
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The interiors at Blume showing pickles in jars on shelves.

Blume

This stellar regional restaurant is in full bloom.
Chefs behind the pass in the moody interior of Brisbane restaurant Essa

Essa

This ever-consistent wood-fired favourite brings playfulness to fine dining.
A candid photo of Agnes in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The picture shows diners and waitresses moving about.

Agnes

The flames – and new ideas – keep burning bright at Brisbane’s temple of fire.
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A wooden tray displaying cuts of raw fish, skilfully prepared by the chefs at Sushi Room, Brisbane.

Sushi Room

Precise technique in luxury surrounds on the ground floor of The Calile Hotel.
Fico dining room

Fico

Fico’s creative embrace of Tasmanian produce is deeper, more interesting and tastier than ever.
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Stillwater's dining room

Stillwater

Launceston’s finest celebrates its 25th birthday looking fresher than ever.
The interior of Pilot restaurant in Ainslie, ACT

Pilot

Fun, fresh and unpretentious: this is Australian fine dining in 2025.
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Dishes at Vue de Monde restaurant in Melbourne, Victoria

Vue de Monde

Melbourne's sky-high degustation stalwart continues to impress.
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O.My dining room

O.My

A farm-to-table treasure in Melbourne’s south-east bursts with heart and humour.

The dining room interior at Lake House Restaurant Victoria.

Lake House

The charm, flavour and hospitality of Lake House never gets old.

A range of Asian dishes at Lee Ho Fook restaurant in Melbourne, Victoria

Lee Ho Fook

Wit, flavour and skill come together beautifully at this modern Chinese diner.

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Shabu shabu at Minamishima Restaurant, Melbourne, Victoria.

Minamishima

An exalted and exacting sushi omakase with surprises up its sleeve. 

Flower Drum dining room, one of the best restaurants Melbourne has to offer

Flower Drum

The Drum still hits after fifty years of high-end Cantonese mastery.

Gimlet

Gimlet

Andrew McConnell’s flagship restaurant gives the people what they want.
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Scallops at Embla Restaurant, Melbourne Victoria.

Embla

This ever-packed, ever-delicious wine bar is a beloved Melbourne legend.

A selection of dishes at Such and Such restaurant, Canberra ACT

Such and Such

The irreverent sibling to fine-diner Pilot has a personality all of its own.
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Chauncy in Heathcote dining room - best destination dining finalist

Chauncy

A destination diner for lovers of classic French food and wine.

Prawn skewers at Etta restaurant in Melbourne, Victoria.

Etta

This beautifully run neighbourhood restaurant deftly balances comfort and creativity.

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Dishes at Mauritian restaurant Manzé in Melbourne, Victoria.

Manzé

Precise spicing and relaxed vibes make a compelling mix.

Casa

Casa

It’s “mi casa, su casa” at this neighbourhood wine bar and bottle-o.
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