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2025 VIC Restaurant Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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NameAwardLocationRegionCuisine
AmaruAmaru19 Chef Hat AwardArmadaleMelbourneModern Australian
AtticaAttica18 Chef Hat AwardRipponleaMelbourneModern Australian
MinamishimaMinamishima18 Chef Hat AwardRichmondMelbourneJapanese
Ten Minutes by Tractor - RestaurantTen Minutes by Tractor - Restaurant18 Chef Hat AwardMain RidgeMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
KadotaKadota18 Chef Hat AwardDaylesfordMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryJapanese
BraeBrae18 Chef Hat AwardBirregurraGreat Ocean RoadModern Australian
Vue de MondeVue de Monde18 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Lake House17 Chef Hat AwardDaylesfordMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryModern Australian
Restaurant GaeaRestaurant Gaea17 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneModern Australian
IDESIDES17 Chef Hat AwardCollingwoodMelbourneModern Australian
IshizukaIshizuka17 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneJapanese
NaviNavi17 Chef Hat AwardYarravilleMelbourneModern Australian
CHAE16 Chef Hat AwardCockatooMelbourneKorean
Underbar16 Chef Hat AwardBallaratBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsModern Australian
Moonah Restaurant16 Chef Hat AwardConnewarreGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaModern Australian
Kazuki's16 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneJapanese
Wickens at the Royal Mail Hotel16 Chef Hat AwardDunkeldGrampians & The PyreneesModern Australian
O.MY Restaurant & Bar16 Chef Hat AwardBeaconsfieldMelbourneModern Australian
LauraLaura16 Chef Hat AwardMerricks NorthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Greasy Zoes16 Chef Hat AwardHurstbridgeMelbourneModern Australian
Gimlet at Cavendish House15 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneEuropean
Bottarga15 Chef Hat AwardBrightonMelbourneItalian
Chauncy15 Chef Hat AwardHeathcoteBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsFrench
The Dining Room at Lancemore Lindenderry Red HillThe Dining Room at Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill15 Chef Hat AwardRed HillMornington PeninsulaEuropean
Oxi Tea RoomOxi Tea Room15 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneModern Australian
Moke DiningMoke Dining15 Chef Hat AwardFlindersMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Society15 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Kisume15 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneJapanese
Akaiito15 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneJapanese
Doot Doot Doot15 Chef Hat AwardMerricks NorthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Cutler & Co. Dining Room15 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneEuropean
SaultSault15 Chef Hat AwardDaylesfordMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryModern Australian
Al Dente Enoteca14 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneItalian
Freyja14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Aru Dining14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneAsian
Tulum Restaurant14 Chef Hat AwardBalaclavaMelbourneTurkish
Cape14 Chef Hat AwardCape SchanckMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Lucia Melbourne14 Chef Hat AwardSouth MelbourneMelbourneEuropean
Warabi14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneJapanese
Glenbosch Wine EstateGlenbosch Wine Estate14 Chef Hat AwardBeechworthVictorian High Country & Goulburn ValleyModern Australian
Circl Wine House14 Chef Hat AwardEast MelbourneMelbourneModern Australian
Atria14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Alium DiningAlium Dining14 Chef Hat AwardBendigoBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsModern Australian
Emerald CityEmerald City14 Chef Hat AwardHealesvilleYarra ValleyModern Australian
Lee Ho Fook14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneChinese
Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
Polperro Restaurant14 Chef Hat AwardRed HillMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Paringa Estate14 Chef Hat AwardRed Hill SouthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
The Surly Goat14 Chef Hat AwardHepburn SpringsMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryModern Australian
Morena Restaurant Melbourne14 Chef Hat AwardEast MelbourneMelbourneModern Australian
Enter Via Laundry14 Chef Hat AwardCarlton NorthMelbourneIndian
LuciLuci14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Steer Dining Room14 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneModern Australian
Shu RestaurantShu Restaurant14 Chef Hat AwardCollingwoodMelbourneChinese
AOI.TSUKI.14 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneJapanese
Pt. Leo RestaurantPt. Leo Restaurant14 Chef Hat AwardMerricks NorthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Reine & La Rue14 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneFrench
Buono Restaurant & Bar13 Chef Hat AwardParkdaleMelbourneItalian
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & KitchenNeeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen13 Chef Hat AwardNeerimGippslandModern Australian
The Recreation Bistro & Bottleshop13 Chef Hat AwardFitzroy NorthMelbourneModern Australian
Tulip Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardGeelong WestGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaModern Australian
TarraWarra Estate Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardYarra GlenYarra ValleyModern Australian
Flower Drum13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneChinese
Yugen Dining13 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneAsian
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne13 Chef Hat AwardSouthbankMelbourneModern Australian
Atta Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardAlbert ParkMelbourneIndian
ISH Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneIndian
MoVida13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneSpanish
Midnight Starling13 Chef Hat AwardKynetonMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryEuropean
Tipo 0013 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
Tinamba HotelTinamba Hotel13 Chef Hat AwardTinambaGippslandModern Australian
Omnia Bistro & Bar13 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneEuropean
Maha Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneMiddle Eastern
MontaltoMontalto13 Chef Hat AwardRed Hill SouthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Stokehouse Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardSt KildaMelbourneModern Australian
Bansho13 Chef Hat AwardArmadaleMelbourneBistro
Philippe13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneFrench
Cumulus Inc.13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Samesyn 2.013 Chef Hat AwardTorquayGreat Ocean RoadModern Australian
Ronin Omakase13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne DocklandsMelbourneJapanese
Bar Liberty13 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneModern Australian
Stefano's Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardMilduraMildura & The MurrayItalian
Mr Jones13 Chef Hat AwardBallaratBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsThai
Audrey's13 Chef Hat AwardSorrentoMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Nomad Melbourne13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
du Fermier13 Chef Hat AwardTrenthamMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryFrench
Di Stasio Citta13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
UMINONO13 Chef Hat AwardPrahranMelbourneJapanese
Donovans13 Chef Hat AwardSt KildaMelbourneModern Australian
Shusai Mijo13 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneJapanese
Levantine Hill13 Chef Hat AwardColdstreamYarra ValleyMediterranean
Brown Brothers RestaurantBrown Brothers Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardMilawaVictorian High Country & Goulburn ValleyModern Australian
Osteria Ilaria13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
Anchovy13 Chef Hat AwardRichmondMelbourneVietnamese
Mongkok Tea House Melbourne13 Chef Hat AwardCamberwellMelbourneFusion
Il Bacaro13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
Molli13 Chef Hat AwardAbbotsfordMelbourneModern Australian
Sardine Dining13 Chef Hat AwardPaynesvilleGippslandSeafood
The Woodhouse Bar and GrillThe Woodhouse Bar and Grill13 Chef Hat AwardBendigoBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsSteak
Port Phillip Estate Dining Room13 Chef Hat AwardRed Hill SouthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Embla13 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
No.7 Healesville13 Chef Hat AwardHealesvilleYarra ValleyModern Australian
Atlas Dining13 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneInternational
Felix13 Chef Hat AwardGeelongGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaFrench
Tokar Estate Restaurant13 Chef Hat AwardColdstreamYarra ValleyModern Australian
Tedesca Osteria13 Chef Hat AwardRed HillMornington PeninsulaInternational
Orlo13 Chef Hat AwardCollingwoodMelbourneMediterranean
3 Sisters Eatery13 Chef Hat AwardBrunswick EastMelbourneThai
Babae13 Chef Hat AwardBallaratBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsModern Australian
Hogget Kitchen13 Chef Hat AwardWarragulGippslandModern Australian
Napier Quarter12 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneCafe
North&COMMON12 Chef Hat AwardCoburgMelbourneModern Australian
Rare Hare12 Chef Hat AwardMerricks NorthMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Re’em12 Chef Hat AwardGruyereYarra ValleyModern Australian
Miss AmelieMiss Amelie12 Chef Hat AwardWodongaVictorian High Country & Goulburn ValleyEuropean
Longrain12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneThai
SUSHI ON12 Chef Hat AwardKewMelbourneJapanese
Regale RestaurantRegale Restaurant12 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneModern Australian
Saint George12 Chef Hat AwardSt KildaMelbourneModern Australian
Manze12 Chef Hat AwardNorth MelbourneMelbourneAfrican
Bacash12 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneModern Australian
The Shared Table12 Chef Hat AwardBuninyongBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsFusion
The Independent Gembrook12 Chef Hat AwardGembrookMelbourneArgentinian
Tombo Den12 Chef Hat AwardWindsorMelbourneModern Australian
Enoteca Boccaccio12 Chef Hat AwardBalwynMelbourneItalian
Peasant12 Chef Hat AwardBallaratBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsEuropean
MATSU12 Chef Hat AwardFootscrayMelbourneJapanese
Coda12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneAsian
Smith Street Bistro12 Chef Hat AwardCollingwoodMelbourneFrench
Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar DoorBarmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door12 Chef Hat AwardMoorooducMornington PeninsulaModern Australian
Miss MiMiss Mi12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneAsian
UUMM Restaurant | Macedon Ranges12 Chef Hat AwardWoodendMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryModern Australian
AuterraAuterra12 Chef Hat AwardArmadaleMelbourneModern Australian
Maha East12 Chef Hat AwardWindsorMelbourneMiddle Eastern
PotluckPotluck12 Chef Hat AwardCaulfieldMelbourneChinese
European12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneEuropean
Basils Farm12 Chef Hat AwardSwan BayGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaCafe
Bistro Terroir12 Chef Hat AwardDaylesfordMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryFrench
Cecconi's12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
Bar Lourinha12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneSpanish
Ruby Dining12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneBrasserie
Komeyui RestaurantKomeyui Restaurant12 Chef Hat AwardSouth MelbourneMelbourneJapanese
Doju12 Chef Hat AwardEast MelbourneMelbourneKorean
Lagotto12 Chef Hat AwardFitzroyMelbourneItalian
Black Cat Truffles by Liam DownesBlack Cat Truffles by Liam Downes12 Chef Hat AwardWattle FlatBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsModern Australian
KIN12 Chef Hat AwardRutherglenVictorian High Country & Goulburn ValleyModern Australian
Etta12 Chef Hat AwardBrunswick EastMelbourneModern Australian
Bar Midland12 Chef Hat AwardCastlemaineBallarat, Bendigo & The GoldfieldsModern Australian
Farmer's Daughters12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneModern Australian
Jones Winery & Vineyard12 Chef Hat AwardRutherglenVictorian High Country & Goulburn ValleyFrench
Bar Magnolia12 Chef Hat AwardBrunswickMelbourneModern Australian
Supernormal12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneAsian
Many Little Bar & Dining12 Chef Hat AwardRed Hill SouthMornington PeninsulaAsian
Lona Misa12 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneVegan
Ipsos12 Chef Hat AwardLorneGreat Ocean RoadGreek
Pincho DiscoPincho Disco12 Chef Hat AwardCollingwoodMelbourneLatin American
Serai12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneFilipino
Askal12 Chef Hat AwardEast MelbourneMelbourneFilipino
Bistra12 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneModern Australian
Maison Batard12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneFrench/European
Coombe Yarra Valley12 Chef Hat AwardColdstreamYarra ValleyModern Australian
Boathouse DaylesfordBoathouse Daylesford12 Chef Hat AwardDaylesfordMacedon Ranges & Spa CountryFrench/European
Bistrot Plume12 Chef Hat AwardGeelongGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaFrench
Bistro Gitan12 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneFrench
Chancery Lane12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneEuropean
Alma12 Chef Hat AwardGeelongGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaSouth American
Matilda 159 Domain12 Chef Hat AwardSouth YarraMelbourneModern Australian
MoVida Aqui12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneSpanish
Eleonore's12 Chef Hat AwardYeringYarra ValleyEuropean
Scopri12 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneItalian
Caterina's Cucina E Bar12 Chef Hat AwardMelbourne CBDMelbourneItalian
Bar Olo12 Chef Hat AwardCarltonMelbourneItalian
Two NobleTwo Noble12 Chef Hat AwardNewtownGeelong & The Bellarine PeninsulaAsian