The Michelin Guide Has Arrived In Australia, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Australia’s dining scene has officially entered its Michelin era, with arguably the world's most prestigous restaurant guide unveiling its first-ever Australian restaurant selection in South Australia. The inaugural MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 recognises 77 establishments across Adelaide and regionally, with 11 restaurants receiving Michelin Stars.

Taking out the state’s highest honour is Magill Estate Restaurant, which has been awarded Two Michelin Stars for its refined tasting menus, strong connection to local produce and enviable position overlooking the vineyards of Penfolds winery.

Another 10 restaurants have received One Michelin Star, 16 have earned a Bib Gourmand for serving good food at great value, and a further 50 restaurants have been included in the Michelin Selected category.

There’s no doubt this is a major moment for Australian hospitality. For the first time, local restaurants are appearing in one of the world’s most recognised dining guides, putting South Australia’s chefs, producers and regional food destinations on an international stage. From open-fire cooking and native ingredients to destination vineyard dining, the selection reflects a food scene that’s technically accomplished without losing its distinctly South Australian character.

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, said: "South Australia's debut has been very impressive. It speaks to a food culture of real depth, where exceptional produce, skilled chefs and an unmistakable sense of place come together.”

Here’s the full list of restaurants recognised in the inaugural guide, including every Michelin Star, Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected venue.

Magill Estate Restaurant Receives Two Michelin Stars

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The standout of the inaugural selection is Magill Estate Restaurant, the only restaurant in South Australia to receive Two Michelin Stars. Two Michelin Stars recognise excellent cooking considered ‘worth a detour,’ making Magill Estate Restaurant a destination in its own right.

Led by chef Scott Huggins, the restaurant sits at the base of the Adelaide Hills overlooking the vineyards of the renowned Penfolds winery. Its 10-course tasting menu brings Australian produce together with precise technique, with dishes that might include sea urchin with snow peas and tarragon or spring lamb Wellington with kohlrabi. Wine is naturally central to the experience, with pairings showcasing the work of local winemakers and the guide also highlighted the restaurant’s warm service.

10 Restaurants Receive One Michelin Star

Ten more South Australian restaurants have been awarded One Michelin Star, recognising high-quality cooking considered ‘worth a stop’. Alongside established destination restaurants, the selection highlights newer venues and regional dining rooms, bringing attention to food experiences well beyond Adelaide’s CBD. 

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The 10 One Star restaurants are:

• Anvers Restaurant, Kangarilla: 
• Restaurant Aptos, Stirling:
• arkhé, Norwood
• Aurora at ILA, Adelaide
• Skillogalee Barrel House, Sevenhill
• Botanic, Adelaide
• Esmay, Hackney
• Hentley Farm, Seppeltsfield
• LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand, Lenswood
• Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale

16 Restaurants Awarded Bib Gourmand 

Michelin Stars tend to grab the headlines, but the Bib Gourmand is worth knowing about if you’re looking for excellent food without necessarily committing to a big-ticket tasting menu. The distinction recognises restaurants serving good-quality cooking at approachable prices. 

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Adelaide

• Africola
• Bar Torino
• Bistro Français
• Golden Boy
• Gondola Gondola
• La Popular Taqueria
• Noi Vietnamese Eatery
• Pantry on Prospect
• Part Time Lover
• Parwana Afghan Kitchen
• Stamps
• Sunny’s Pizza

Regional South Australia

• Antidote Kitchen, Clare
• Tirage on Kangaroo Island, Kingscote
• The Salopian Inn, McLaren Vale
• Fino Seppeltsfield, Seppeltsfield

Michelin Selected List

The Michelin Selected category is a broad snapshot of the state’s dining scene and recognises restaurants whose cooking impressed the guide’s Inspectors, even if they haven’t received a Star or Bib Gourmand. 

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Adelaide

• Agapi
• Allegra Dining Room
• Anchovy Bandit
• Chianti
• Fino Vino
• Fugazzi
• Herringbone
• Huami
• Kiin
• Latteria
• Leigh Street Wine Room
• Low & Slow American BBQ
• Luma
• Magill Estate Kitchen
• Odé Bistro
• Ông Vietnamese Kitchen
• Orso
• Osteria Oggi
• Pastel Wine Bar
• Pearl
• Press* Food and Wine
• Shōbōsho
• Soi 38
• Station Road
• Tarantino’s
• Thai Room
• The Kitchen
• Yakisan

Regional South Australia

• Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse, Canunda
• Hardy’s Verandah, Crafers
• The Crafers Hotel Bistro, Crafers
• The Lane Vineyard, Hahndorf
• Woolshed Restaurant, Hawker
• Sunset Food and Wine, Kangaroo Head
• Orleana, Kingsford
• Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Lenswood
• Pike & Joyce, Lenswood
• Coriole Vineyards, McLaren Vale
• d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, McLaren Vale
• Little Wolf Osteria, McLaren Vale
• Elementary by Kirby Shearing, Mount Gambier
• Clover and Stone, Nairne
• Thelma, Piccadilly
• The Fresh Fish Place, Port Lincoln
• Star of Greece, Port Willunga
• St Hugo, Rowland Flat
• Slate Restaurant, Sevenhill
• Patch Kitchen & Garden, Stirling
• fermentAsian, Tanunda
• Penobscot, Watervale

Michelin Guide Special Awards 

The inaugural selection also includes three individual awards celebrating the people behind the dining experience. The Special Awards recognise hospitality talent, extending the spotlight beyond the restaurants themselves to the teams shaping South Australia’s dining culture.

• Young Chef Award: Shakaan Abillion of Shōbōsho
• Service Award: Melissa Pisanelli of Allegra Dining Room
• Sommelier Award: Maxime Martin of Hardy’s Verandah

How Does The Michelin Guide Award Stars?

First created by the Michelin tyre company in 1900 to encourage motorists to travel, the Michelin Guide has grown into arguably the world’s most prestigious restaurant guides. 

Michelin inspectors assess restaurants anonymously against five criteria including quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking technqiues, harmony of flavours, the personality of the cuisine and consistency across the menu and over time.

One Michelin Star recognises high-quality cooking worth a stop. Two Stars indicate excellent cooking worth a detour, while Three Stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine worth making a special journey to experience.

The Bib Gourmand highlights good-quality food at moderate prices, while Michelin Selected recognises restaurants whose cooking impressed inspectors and earned a place in the guide. The selection follows anonymous inspections, and restaurants cannot pay to receive a Star or be included in the guide.

What About The Michelin Keys?

The Michelin Keys first arrived in Australia in 2025, and now, 22 hotels around the country have received new Michelin Keys for 2026.

The latest additions bring Australia’s total to 54 Michelin Key hotels, up from 35 hotels in 2025, with three existing properties also promoted. Like Michelin Stars for restaurants, Keys recognise exceptional hotels following anonymous inspections—but rate the overall stay rather than the food alone.

Tasmania’s Saffire Freycinet and Kangaroo Island's Southern Ocean Lodge have both been elevated to the highest Three-Key tier, reserved for an 'extraordinary stay', alongside Lizard Island Resort in Queensland, which was the sole Three Keys recipient in 2025. Capella Sydney has risen to Two Keys, while the Adelaide Hills’ 14-suite Sequoia Lodge has entered the guide with Two Keys.

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South Australia has picked up three new One-Key stays: Le Mas Barossa, Mount Lofty House  and Sticky Rice Villas. They join notable new additions across the country including Ardour Milton Park Bowral in the Southern Highlands, Halcyon House on the Tweed Coast, Blackbird Byron Bay, El Questro’s The Homestead in the Kimberly, Hamilton Island’s The Sundays and The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs on the Mornington Peninsula, just to name a select few.

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The 2026 announcement takes the global Michelin Key selection to 2,832 hotels, spanning 155 Three-Key, 657 Two-Key and 2,020 One-Key properties. Inspectors assess each hotel anonymously, considering its design, service, personality, value and connection to its destination.

“This second global selection of the Michelin Keys reflects the extraordinary momentum driving the hospitality sector once again this year,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.

“All around the world, hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience through more immersive, personalised and experiential concepts.”

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