Dining Out Archives

Dany Karam of Magma carving dry aged wagyu

Magma by Dany Karam is the world-class restaurant Western Sydney was waiting for

For years, a meal at this level meant a trip into the city. Dany Karam decided Western Sydney had waited long enough.

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Our La Mer collaboration in Sydney is plating up Miracle Meals and martinis

Neil Perry has been inspired by the sea.

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Florentino Dining Room

A Melbourne institution’s new era is off to a strong start.

Melissa Leong restaurant recommendations

4 Victorian restaurants Melissa Leong thinks are worth a repeat visit

Places I’ll keep going back to, near and far – from Melbourne CBD favourites to destination dining in Daylesford.

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Grass fed beef in scorched cream and dorrigo pepper at Botanic Lodge, Adelaide

Why beef is making a comeback on Australian plates

After a dalliance with alternative sources of protein, Australia is rekindling its passion for the butcher’s counter.

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The poolside precinct at The Leea hotel in Darwin

This boutique hotel’s poolside precinct will bring a new era of hospitality to Darwin

The Leea hotel will welcome a refreshed pool bar and more later this year.

What to eat at the James St Food + Wine Trail: The complete Gourmet Traveller guide

26 venues. 160+ dishes. One unmissable Sunday at Brisbane’s biggest table

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Never Enough

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

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Save $60 on tickets to our next Reader Dinner in Sydney

Join us at The Grill at The International on Wednesday 10 June.

Portrait of chef Dan Hong in his chef whites

Dan Hong on how the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy supports the next generation of chefs

The Pacific Regional Jury for the prestigious culinary program has been announced for 2026.

Vote in our Readers’ Choice Enduring Excellence Award for your chance to win

We're giving away a two-night Mornington Peninsula getaway.

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Vitelli’s Upstairs

Parmies bubble, vodka sauce flows and restraint is nowhere invited.

The dining room of new Melbourne restaurant Roma, with a candle-lit atmosphere and a table of flowers and produce.

The best new restaurants in Melbourne for exciting dining in 2026

All of Melbourne's latest restaurant openings to have on your radar.

Tokyo, poured differently: A sake-lover’s guide to the city’s hidden breweries

Beyond temples and omakase, Tokyo's breweries offer something rarer — a direct line to the city's soul.

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Angry Penguin

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

High ceilings and warm interiors at Julie in Abbotsford

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.

Bar Bruno sits above Razz Room in Sydney's CBD

The best new restaurants in Sydney

The most exciting restaurants in Sydney right now.

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The interior of Perth restaurant Brighton Wine Bar looking out to the ocean

The best new restaurants in Perth

West coast, best coast?

Bar Local Drop

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

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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A single crab claw in the centre of a silver dish from Esmay in Adelaide.

The best new restaurants in Adelaide

From experimental elegance to hearty classics.

The moody exterior of new Adelaide restaurant Aptos

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.

The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne in 2026

All of Melbourne’s latest cafés and bakery openings to have on your radar.

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The lemon dessert at Gimlet, one of our best restaurants in Melbourne

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.

A dark omakase counter at new Brisbane restaurant +81 Sushi Kappo

The best new restaurants in Brisbane

The Queensland capital's restaurant scene is booming.

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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The busy dining room at Saint Peter restaurant at The Grand National Hotel, Paddington.

Our expert reviewers’ picks for the best Sydney restaurants right now

The best restaurants in Sydney, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.

Chef and author Rosheen Kaul with mixologist and bar owner Joe Jones

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.

A visual render of the dining room at Mott 32 at Crown Melbourne

Hong Kong restaurant Mott 32 will open in Melbourne next year

It's the first Australian location of the celebrated Chinese restaurant.

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Central's private dining room is tucked away in a hidden corner of the 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.

The terrace at Martinez is the ideal lunch spot to savour your lunch specials

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.

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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.

Dan hong executive chef for Mr Wong and Good Luck Eating House

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

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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.

The Dry Dock is Balmain's answer to elevated pub fare.

The best happy hours in Sydney for a post-work drink

How to sample Sydney's best menus for less.

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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.

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.

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The Agrarian Kitchen Restaurant is the best restaurant in Australia for 2025

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.

The main dining room at new Noosa restaurant Cibaria by Alessandro Pavoni

The best new restaurants around Australia to know about in 2026

The best new restaurants around Australia to have on your radar.

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Diners seated at Kiin restaurant in Adelaide.

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.

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.

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Light Years Perth is open over Easter 2026

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.

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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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.

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.

Chefs behind the pass in the moody interior of Brisbane restaurant Essa

The best restaurants in Brisbane, according to our expert food reviewers

Swinging between old favourites and shiny new jaunts.

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The ocean views from Rick Shores restaurant on the Gold Coast at sunset.

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.

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.

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El Vilsito chefs L-César Reyes and R-Abel Rodriguez

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.

Victoria Square with pop-up eateries and tables during Tasting Australia in Adelaide

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.

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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.

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The facade of Marion Wine Bar in Fizroy, one of our romantic restaurants Melbourne

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.

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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.

Brisbane's twilight skyline from The Calile Hotel

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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The French Exit

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

The interior at night at Lunetta restaurant, Red Hill, ACT

The best Canberra restaurants to visit in 2026

There's something for everyone in this gastronomic wonderland.

A photo of a large dining room. On the left-hand side there is a bar, and on the right there is a window with a view of the ocean.

The best restaurants in Perth right now

Rediscover neighbourhood favourites and track down new gems.

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The best restaurants in NSW right now

From globally acclaimed Sydney restaurants to regional fine diners.

A photograph of the interiors of Essa, Fortitude Valley, featuring a giant outdoor plant on the other side of the window to the dining room.

The best restaurants in Queensland right now

From underground fine-diners to coveted counters.

The dark wood interiors of Marmelo restaurant, Hyde Melbourne Place

The best restaurants in Victoria right now

From hotel restaurants to South East Asian diners.

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Vineyard views at Maxwell Restaurant South Australia

The best restaurants in South Australia right now

These are the best restaurants in South Australia, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.

Best new restaurant finalist Gibney grandeur dining room

The best restaurants in Western Australia right now

These are the best restaurants in WA, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.

Sumptuous dining room at Saint Peter - Australia's best restaurant

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 dining room at Feu, the new Shannon Bennett restaurant at Feu in Byron Bay

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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The view to the Sydney Opera House from leading Sydney restaurant Quay

“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.

Chef Sarah Cicolini from Rome restaurant SantoPalato

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.

Chef Giovanni Pilu at his new Sydney restaurant Flaminia

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.

the signature singapore chilli crab at rick stein at coogee beach

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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Harbour views at the stunning Quay in Sydney's circular quay

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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Lee Ho Fook

Victor Liong’s Melbourne favourite brings Chinese cuisine with a modern twist to Sydney.

Harriot

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