This list of the best restaurants in Australia is all you will need to ensure you enjoy countless dining experiences throughout 2023. Our team of reviewers spend months crisscrossing the country, knife and fork in hand, kicking the tyres of old favourites, putting new players through their paces and generally taking stock of the nation’s dining scene to compile this comprehensive run-down for your eating pleasure. They visit unannounced and pay their way so you can feel confident every restaurant featured here should offer a winning experience.
New South Wales
Margaret, Sydney (best in New South Wales)
Queensland
Essa, Brisbane (best in Queensland)
Restaurant Dan Arnold, Brisbane
Restaurant Labart, Burleigh Heads
Tasmania
Fico, Hobart (best in Tasmania)
Australian Capital Territory
Pilot, Ainslie (best in Australian Capital Territory)
South Australia
Restaurant Botanic, Adelaide (best in South Australia)
The Watervale Hotel, Watervale
The Summertown Aristologist, Summertown
Western Australia
Lulu La Delizia, Subiaco (best in Western Australia)
Hearth Restaurant and Lounge, Perth
Victoria
Tedesca Osteria, Red Hill (best in Victoria)
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