Melbourne’s best private dining rooms for celebrations, parties and work lunches in 2026
From intimate rooms for birthday celebrations to spots that will be sure to impress clients.
The best new restaurants in Sydney
The most exciting restaurants in Sydney right now.
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The best new restaurants in Perth
West coast, best coast?
The best new restaurants in Melbourne for exciting dining in 2026
All of Melbourne's latest restaurant openings to have on your radar.
Bar Local Drop
An excellent team underpins a relaxed, sophisticated backstreet wine bar.
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Melbourne’s best lunch specials for when you want a bit of luxe for less
Your guide to experiencing the best of Melbourne for less in 2026.
The best new restaurants in Adelaide
From experimental elegance to hearty classics.
Justin James’s Restaurant Aptos has finally opened in the Adelaide Hills
The 14-seat restaurant unfolds across several spaces in an 1860s church in Stirling.
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The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne in 2026
All of Melbourne’s latest cafés and bakery openings to have on your radar.
Our expert food reviewers’ guide to the best Melbourne restaurants
We've reviewed old favourites and new trailblazers to determine the best Melbourne restaurants right now.
The best new restaurants in Brisbane
The Queensland capital's restaurant scene is booming.
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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.
Our expert reviewers’ picks for the best Sydney restaurants right now
The best restaurants in Sydney, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
Rosheen Kaul’s French-Chinese pop-up, Little Rose, opens tomorrow in Fitzroy
Expect bistro favourites with an Asian bent and reworked classic cocktails from renowned mixologist, Joe Jones.
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Hong Kong restaurant Mott 32 will open in Melbourne next year
It's the first Australian location of the celebrated Chinese restaurant.
The best private dining rooms in Brisbane for celebrations and work lunches in 2026
From long tables in refurbished apartments to riverside tavernas, these are the best private dining rooms to book for your next big event.
Tigerfish
Beachside dining with energy, theatre and modern Asian flavours.
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Luxe for less: Sydney’s best lunch specials
Feeling the pinch? Experience the best of Sydney's fine-dining scene for less with these lunch specials.
Sydney’s best new bars (and what to drink there)
Basement bars and chic wine rooms for your next drink in Sydney.
Melbourne’s best new bars to add to your list in 2026
From funky sherry bars to New York cocktail lounges, discover the latest watering holes in Melbourne.
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Sydney CBD’s most enduring night out
The Establishment Precinct has anchored Sydney’s CBD for decades – a recent return reminded us exactly why it endures
Venner
A restrained, seasonal take on neo-Nordic dining.
Five Sydney Royal Easter Show winners you can cook with at home
Gold-medal ingredients you can keep in the pantry or fridge.
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The best happy hours in Sydney for a post-work drink
How to sample Sydney's best menus for less.
Bar Carnation
An exciting reinvention of a storied neighbourhood favourite.
The best happy hours in Melbourne to tide you over until dinner
Raise your glass to value-packed sips and snacks.
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A new home for Vivid Fire Kitchen, Ottolenghi returns and more: what’s on the 2026 Vivid Food program
Fire cooking, big-name chefs and glamorous events are on the cards for Vivid Food 2026.
The best restaurants in Tasmania right now
Intimate dégustations and inventive menus abound.
Tread Lightly
An underground dining space in one of South Australia’s oldest rural towns.
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The best new restaurants around Australia to know about in 2026
The best new restaurants around Australia to have on your radar.
The best restaurants in Adelaide right now
From long-standing favourites to exciting new hot spots.
Omada
A punchy Greek bistro where smoky feasts, bold cocktails and warm chaos collide.
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What top pastry chef Andy Bowden is making this Easter
In the spirit of the season of indulgence, we asked Andy about how he’ll be enjoying Easter, and what he’ll be baking.
What’s open this Easter long weekend
A round-up of some of the top restaurants and bars open across Australia for the upcoming Easter holiday long weekend.
Hamsi Taverna
Somer Sivrioğlu’s harbourside seafood haven finds its stride at Sydney’s fish market.
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Saint Peter is celebrating 10 years by collaborating on dinners with the world’s top chefs
Our 2025 Restaurant of the Year is marking a milestone with a series of one-off dinner parties — and you’re invited.
Cibaria Noosa
Alessandro Pavoni’s casual Italian concept already feels at home on Hastings Street.
Editors’ picks: The cookbooks to gift, cook with and cherish this autumn
Whether you’re giving something special or treating yourself, these cookbooks promise to inspire and delight.
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The 8 Noosa restaurants you cannot miss in 2026
From beloved institutions to flash new openings, there’s never been a better time to dine in the coastal town.
Coupette Corner Bistro & Bar
An all-day hotel diner is equal opportunity fun for guests and locals alike.
The world’s number-one restaurant, SingleThread, is coming to Australia
The California restaurant will operate in Sydney for four weeks this winter.
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Melbourne’s four-storey flagship uniting the worlds of food and fashion
First floor, menswear.
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+81 Sushi Kappo
Dining at one of Australia's most expensive restaurants.
The best places to visit in Japan according to chefs and food experts
Sharing the top spots across Japan for foodie enthusiasts.
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The best restaurants in Brisbane, according to our expert food reviewers
Swinging between old favourites and shiny new jaunts.
The 10 Gold Coast restaurants you cannot miss in 2026
From Mermaid Beach to Surfers Paradise, try these stylish Gold Coast eateries.
Claret Club
Spot this relaxed wine bar in a charming city terrace.
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Australian chef Matt Abé’s new London restaurant Bonheur has been awarded two Michelin stars
Newly awarded two Michelin stars, we talk with the London-based, Australian chef and restaurateur about his critically acclaimed Mayfair restaurant.
Netflix-famous taqueria El Vilsito to pop up in Australia for the first time
Two chefs from the Michelin Guide-recommended spot will take over Howard Smith Wharves and Manly Wharf for two weeks only.
Tasting Australia’s 2026 program has a luxury train trip, wild Swedish pop-up and top chef collaborations
Adelaide's annual food celebration is back with a bumper program of one-off events.
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Geralds Bar
An expansive new version of a Melbourne icon.
Esmay
Nostalgia reimagined in a heritage-listed city-fringe watering hole.
Beyond pad Thai: 5 trending Thai dishes to try
And the authentic Thai restaurants in Australia to order them from.
Brought to you by Thai SELECT
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Table for two: the most romantic restaurants in Melbourne for Valentine’s Day in 2026
Whether it's the food or your dining companion, you can't help falling in love at these Melbourne eateries.
Watermans
Serving vibrant Eastern Mediterranean dishes and desserts you’ll dream about later.
The new Sydney Fish Market is finally open after its $800-million relocation
The new multi-storey seafood market hosts more than 40 retailers, including favourites from the former site.
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Top Brisbane chefs will collaborate on a one-off, open-air dinner with The Calile Hotel
The leading hotel is bringing together neighbouring restaurant talent for a good cause.
The French Exit
The Anyday group continues to impress with its eighth venue: a beautiful French bistro designed for long lunches and dinners.
The best Canberra restaurants to visit in 2026
There's something for everyone in this gastronomic wonderland.
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The best restaurants in Perth right now
Rediscover neighbourhood favourites and track down new gems.
The best restaurants in NSW right now
From globally acclaimed Sydney restaurants to regional fine diners.
The best restaurants in Queensland right now
From underground fine-diners to coveted counters.
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The best restaurants in Victoria right now
From hotel restaurants to South East Asian diners.
The best restaurants in South Australia right now
These are the best restaurants in South Australia, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
The best restaurants in Western Australia right now
These are the best restaurants in WA, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
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Top 100: Best restaurants in Australia
Australia's culinary crème de la crème.
Zareh
Tom Sarafian’s first standalone restaurant hits the ground running.
Pearla & Co
From the seafood on the plate to the view from your seat, the West Australian coastline is front and centre.
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Daphne
A comforting return to neighbourhood dining.
The Belongil is Shannon Bennett’s ambitious new Byron Bay dining precinct
With a fine dining restaurant, beachy bistro, barefoot kiosk and invite-only cocktail bar.
The best bites of 2025, according to the GT team
From fish charcuterie at GT's Restaurant of The Year to a zesty granita from Mapo.
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Lontara
Polished Asian cooking in a breezy setting equals an island restaurant worth setting sail for, writes Max Veenhuyzen.
“Mixed emotions”: Peter Gilmore on why Quay will close in early 2026
The leading Sydney restaurant will welcome its final guests in February.
The Woodshed
At the Kin Kin Hotel, a regional fine-diner is putting this small hinterland town on the gastronomic map, writes Elliot Baker.
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One of Rome’s most exciting chefs will host a Summer Series residency at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
The oceanfront restaurant is celebrating summer on the Pacific with dining specials, events and more.
Where to eat and drink in the Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands is the perfect weekend escape from the city. Here is a food lovers' guide to the best places to eat, drink and stay.
Flaminia is Giovanni Pilu’s new Italian restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour
The seafood-starring restaurant is inspired by Italy’s port cities.
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The best restaurants to enjoy an exceptional New Year’s Eve dinner in 2025
Fine dining restaurants that will start your new year right.
The rise of the private party
How inclusive intimacy is shaping luxury entertaining.
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Vin-Cenzo’s
A time machine back to a bygone era.
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Seafood champion Rick Stein’s first Sydney restaurant is now open
The celebrated British chef has brought his signature seafood fare to Coogee Beach.
Best restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025 around Australia
Whether you’re taking a break from hosting Christmas lunch or simply don’t celebrate the holiday.
At your convenience: the past, present and potential of Japan’s ubiquitous convenience stores.
The konbini is a beacon of Japanese culture both at home and abroad. Max Veenhuyzen explores their history.
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Hinchcliff House & Principe Prosciutto bring a slice of Italy to Sydney this summer
A world-renowned Prosciutto producer is blessing Sydney this Christmas.
Harriot
Smooth, satisfying Euro-bistro brilliance from the Tipo 00 team is one for your restaurant radar.
South City Wine is Brisbane’s answer to European dining
An escape without the passport.
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Terrigal Pavilion, from the team who brought us Burleigh Pavilion, opens tomorrow on Sydney’s Central Coast
The three-in-one dining destination dishes up everything from acai bowls to tuna crudo.
Chris Lucas has brought his Venetian restaurant Grill Americano to Sydney
The Lucas Collective restaurateur’s popular Italian steakhouse opens on 19 November in the Sydney CBD.
Aløft
Casting a glow over the waterfront, Hobart's most stylish treehouse shines.
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Best Christmas hams in Australia to buy in 2025
Pre-order these pronto, these seasonal pork centrepieces run out fast.
10 top restaurants and bars that opened in Australia in October
New restaurants and bars in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth that deserve a visit.
Blackbird has officially flown south
Where native flavours meet modern Australian cuisine.
Brought To You By Blackbird Melbourne
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Lygon Street’s legendary King & Godfree building to welcome three new venues, starting this summer
The former deli, café and cellar will be reborn as an osteria and wine bar, pizzeria and cocktail bar.
What’s on this spring: Top events and experiences happening around Australia
Your guide to what's on in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and around the country this month and beyond.
Yiaga, the first restaurant from chef Hugh Allen, is now open in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens
A historic park kiosk has been transformed into an innovative restaurant inviting the outside in.
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Caness
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean feasting brings good vibes to Paddington in an energetic room where bread steals the spotlight.
Ho Jiak Junda’s Playground
Stylish, full-flavoured fun awaits at Ho Jiak’s new southern outpost.
Australia’s first 25hours Hotel is now open in Sydney
The Oxford Street hotel has a restaurant, rooftop bar, lounge bar and cafe.
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Grill Americano will open in Sydney in November
Chris Lucas's popular New York-style grill restaurant will open in Sydney’s CBD in spring.
10 of the best restaurants and bars that opened in Australia in September
Ready to try something new? These September openings in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are worth a booking.
