Perth

With new-look dining rooms and some of Perth's best pizza, there's no denying the allure of this inner-city tavern. And you really, really should order the Il Capo.

The Perth institution might have old-school ideals, but this polished dining room also has an eye on the now.

Truth be told, the clientele of the Highgate establishment spent longer pondering the drinks than the food. But with a new chef in the kitchen, guests might want to rethink their priorities.

It's largely been a year we'd prefer to leave in the past, but for these GT editors, these were the meals to remember.