6 New Chef Hat-winning Dining Destinations to Excite Taste Buds in 2025
DINING There are several new dining destinations to put on your culinary radar after the announcement of the 2025 AGFG Chef Hat Awards last Friday. Make it your mission this year to visit at least one! Here are six new entries in capital cities around the country that are worth the road trip:
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Italian $$$$$
An Italian Romance This Valentine’s Day
Machiavelli Restaurant, Sydney CBD
Step into a world of timeless romance and Italian charm this Valentine’s Day. Celebrate your love in an ambiance of elegance and warmth, where every detail is designed to make your evening extraord...
Greek $$$$$
Valentine's Day Dinner
Alpha Dining, Sydney CBD
Enjoy a carefully curated set dinner menu this Valentine's Day for just $150pp. With added extras like roses and champagne to be served on arrival, you're in good hands at Alpha this Valentine's Da...
Asian $$$$$
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us at Luna Lu
Luna Lu, The Rocks
Join us as we welcome the Chinese New Year and celebrate the Year of the Snake, the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, symbolising wisdom, grace, and transformation. Immerse yourself in an exquisite...
Asian $$$$$
Give The Gift Of Great Food
Toei, Surry Hills
Buying gifts can be tricky, but with a Toei Gift Card you’re giving your friends and family the opportunity to experience a dining experience they will love! Follow the link below...
Japanese $$$$$
An Unforgettable Valentine's at The Rocks Teppanyaki
The Rocks Teppanyaki, The Rocks
Includes a rose and chocolates on arrival followed by a sumptuous 10 course menu prepared by your own personal chef right in front of you. $495 per couple....
Italian $$$$$
Celebrate Love This Valentines Day At Antica Dining
Antica Dining, North Sydney
Let romance take centre stage with an exquisite 3-course dining experience specially curated for an unforgettable evening. Friday, 14th February - Lunch & Dinner 196 Miller St, North Sydney ...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Three Bottle Man X Olmeca Altos
Three Bottle Man, Circular Quay
Treat yourself to the refreshing flavours of our frozen margaritas. Choose between a Frozen Classic Margarita or a fresh Watermelon Margarita, crafted in collaboration with Olmeca Altos, available ...
Italian $$$$$
Australia Day Long Weekend
Angelo's Cabarita, Cabarita
Sit back, relax and take in the beautiful waterfront views at ANGELOS CABARITA this Australia Day Long Weekend. Enjoy the freshest most impressive seafood platter, indulge in a perfectly cooked ste...
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Modern Australian $$$$$
Bar Cupola
Sydney CBD
The pleasant hum of conversation amidst an energetic working day ambience greets diners at Bar Cupola on Pitt Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Corporate chic meets casual dining at this restaur...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Fairmont
Sydney CBD
Located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD in the Occidental Hotel, the Fairmont restaurant on York Street is the ideal location for client meetings, long power lunches or an after-work celebration. Fin...
Modern Australian $$$$$
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House
Sydney CBD
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Cafe $$$$$
Porcellino
East Sydney
Situated in the forecourt of Australia’s oldest hospital, Porcellino on Macquarie Street brings seasonal and contemporary café dining to the Sydney CBD. Enjoy a communal or private dining experienc...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Sydney Common
East Sydney
Sydney Common on Elizabeth Street in the heart of Sydney celebrates contemporary ingredient-focused wood-fire cooking with a uniquely Australian accent. Nestled in the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Pa...
Italian $$$$$
Barista vs Chef
East Sydney
Expect a Modern Australian menu with an authentic Italian influence when dining at Barista vs Chef on Clarence Street in East Sydney. Owned and operated by brother and sister team, Carmelo and Livi...
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