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2023 Capital Country & Southern Highlands Readers' Choice 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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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fine Dining"
Eschalot

Eschalot

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Berrima

15 Chef Hat Award
A striking heritage-listed sandstone cottage is home to Eschalot restaurant, an award-winning eatery on Old Hume Highway in Berrima. A popular Southern Highlands dining destination since 2003, Esch...
La Palette Restaurant - Mount Ashby Estate on Nowra Road in Moss Vale is a boutique vineyard and award-winning restaurant hidden in the stunning countryside of The Southern Highlands. Soak up the v...
The Royal Turban

The Royal Turban

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Queanbeyan

Celebrate authentic Indian cuisine the way it was meant and dine royally at The Royal Turban on Monaro Street in Queanbeyan. A large alfresco area beckons to soak up rays on balmy Queensland days; ...
"Decadent Menu Choices"
Set on a secluded private estate in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Horderns Restaurant nestles in the Milton Park Country House Hotel, a grand mansion built at the turn of t...
The Lodge at Berrima Vault House

The Lodge at Berrima Vault House

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Berrima

Find an historic place to rest, stay, play and dine at The Lodge at Berrima Vault House on Old Hume Highway in Berrima. Nestled in the original Taylor's Crown Inn hand-built by convicts in 1844 usi...
Renegade Spirits

Renegade Spirits

   Opens at 12:00:PM

Mittagong

Expect to find unique high-quality spirits which push boundaries and challenge the norm at Renegade Spirits on Cavendish Street in Mittagong. While paying respect and homage to traditional methods,...
Onesta Cucina

Onesta Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Bowral

Restaurant & Catering Association
The Sir George

The Sir George

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Jugiong

For those who enjoy the atmosphere of an old fashioned country pub, stop by The Sir George on Riverside Drive in Jugiong. Just off the Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne, this historic hotel...
Lil Piggy

Lil Piggy

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Mittagong

Old classics with a modern spin are what Mittagong locals find on the menu at Lil Piggy on Bowral Road. This funky little café in the beautiful Southern Highlands oozes charm from all corners as di...
Carca Restobar

Carca Restobar

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Moss Vale

Blue Plate

Blue Plate

International   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Goulburn

The Blue Plate Restaurant opened its doors in 1975 giving Goulburn a restaurant that had great service and fantastic food delivered by outstanding chefs - like our current one Chaz Ruffles.
Cuttaway Hill Wines

Cuttaway Hill Wines

   Opens at 12:00:PM

Exeter

With a philosophy of good wine is made in the winery, but great wine is made in the vineyard, Cuttaway Hill Wines in Exeter is a popular stop on any Southern Highlands tour. Located on Sallys Corne...
The Batty Baker

The Batty Baker

   Opens at 9:00:AM

Bowral

A lifelong passion for cooking and baking creative treats has led to The Batty Baker delivering delicious cakes, macarons and milk tarts to discerning Bowral foodies. South African-born Roxi has li...
Veggie Nook

Veggie Nook

Vegetarian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Bowral

Il Pranzo

Il Pranzo

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Moss Vale

Birch

Birch

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Moss Vale

Mittagong RSL Club, the largest Club on the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW. Located just 100km from the Sydney CBD and only a few minutes off the freeway, the Club is the ideal venue for a da...