The best new restaurants in Sydney
The most exciting restaurants in Sydney right now.
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.
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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.
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.
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The best new restaurants around Australia to know about in 2026
All the new and soon-to-open restaurants around Australia to add to your hit list.
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 new restaurants in Adelaide
From experimental elegance to hearty classics.
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The best happy hours in Melbourne to tide you over until dinner
Raise your glass to value-packed sips and snacks.
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.
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.
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The best new restaurants in Melbourne for exciting dining in 2026
All of Melbourne's latest restaurant openings to have on your radar.
The best places to visit in Japan according to chefs and food experts
Sharing the top spots across Japan for foodie enthusiasts.
The best restaurants in Brisbane, according to our expert food reviewers
Swinging between old favourites and shiny new jaunts.
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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.
The best restaurants in Melbourne right now
We've reviewed old favourites and new trailblazers to determine the best Melbourne restaurants right now.
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The best new restaurants in Perth
West coast, best coast?
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.
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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.
Geralds Bar
An expansive new version of a Melbourne icon.
The best new restaurants in Brisbane
The Queensland capital's restaurant scene is booming.
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The best happy hours in Sydney for a post-work drink
How to sample Sydney's best menus for less.
Esmay
Nostalgia reimagined in a heritage-listed city-fringe watering hole.
Sydney’s best new bars (and what to drink there)
Basement bars and chic wine rooms for your next drink in Sydney.
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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
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.
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Our expert food reviewers’ picks for the best restaurants in Sydney
The best restaurants in Sydney, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
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.
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.
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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.
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 restaurants in Tasmania right now
Intimate dégustations and inventive menus abound.
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The best Canberra restaurants to visit in 2026
There's something for everyone in this gastronomic wonderland.
The best restaurants in Perth right now
Rediscover neighbourhood favourites and track down new gems.
The best restaurants in Adelaide right now
From long-standing favourites to exciting new hot spots.
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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.
The best restaurants in Victoria right now
From hotel restaurants to South East Asian diners.
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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.
Top 100: Best restaurants in Australia
Australia's culinary crème de la crème.
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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.
Daphne
A comforting return to neighbourhood dining.
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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.
Lontara
Polished Asian cooking in a breezy setting equals an island restaurant worth setting sail for, writes Max Veenhuyzen.
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“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.
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.
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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.
The best restaurants to enjoy an exceptional New Year’s Eve dinner in 2025
Fine dining restaurants that will start your new year right.
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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.
Seafood champion Rick Stein’s first Sydney restaurant is now open
The celebrated British chef has brought his signature seafood fare to Coogee Beach.
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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.
Hinchcliff House & Principe Prosciutto bring a slice of Italy to Sydney this summer
A world-renowned Prosciutto producer is blessing Sydney this Christmas.
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South City Wine is Brisbane’s answer to European dining
An escape without the passport.
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.
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Aløft
Casting a glow over the waterfront, Hobart's most stylish treehouse shines.
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.
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Blackbird has officially flown south
Where native flavours meet modern Australian cuisine.
Brought To You By Blackbird Melbourne
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.
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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.
Australia’s first 25hours Hotel is now open in Sydney
The Oxford Street hotel has a restaurant, rooftop bar, lounge bar and cafe.
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.
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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.
On the pass: An interview with Paisano and Daughters’ head pastry chef Lauren Eldridge
We chat to the sweet genius who took pork from crackling to crème caramel.
Neil Perry’s Bar Torino opens this weekend in the former Bobbie’s site
The Double Bay site has switched from Canto to Italo, transforming into a classic Italian restaurant split across two storeys.
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Lee Ho Fook is now open in Sydney
The popular Melbourne Chinese restaurant now has a location in the Sydney CBD.
Snug
A bustling suburban café evolves into a moody wine bar at night, specialising in anju – Korean drinking food – writes ELLIOT BAKER.
A guide to Tasmania’s charming fresh food destinations
A food-fuelled getaway celebrating local providores and fresh Tasmanian produce.
Brought to you by Discover Tasmania
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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.
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The Dining Report: The trends shaping Australian hospitality in 2025
From old-school ingredients making a comeback to new ways that food is connecting with culture, here's what's on the up in Australian dining — and what we want to see more of.
The 2000-year-old Italian cheese that deserves a place on your plate
Pecorino Romano PDO proves great flavour never goes out of style.
Golden Avenue is Brisbane’s new Middle Eastern restaurant by the owners of Agnes and Biànca
Wood ovens and charcoal grills make for a heady atmosphere in the spacious CBD restaurant.
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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.
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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.
Sixpenny
The tiny inner-west terrace peddling funk-driven fine dining.
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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.
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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.
