Congratulations to South Australia’s Inaugural Michelin Guide Restaurants and Award Recipients

Written By Peter Karidis

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Celebrating the people, places and produce behind an historic hospitality milestone.

C4R - CENTRE FOR RESILIENCE congratulates all 77 restaurants

14 October 2026

C4R - CENTRE FOR RESILIENCE congratulates all 77 restaurants and the three individual award recipients recognised in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027.

Unveiled on 14 October 2026, the selection marks the first time an Australian destination has featured in the world-renowned restaurant guide. It is a proud moment for South Australia’s chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality teams, winemakers and producers, whose dedication has helped bring the state’s dining culture to an international audience.

The inaugural selection includes one restaurant awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, ten awarded One MICHELIN Star, 16 recognised with a Bib Gourmand and 50 included as MICHELIN Selected restaurants. Three Special Awards also celebrate outstanding contributions to cooking, service and wine.

Two MICHELIN Stars

Special congratulations to Magill Estate Restaurant, Adelaide, and its entire team on receiving Two MICHELIN Stars.

One MICHELIN Star

Congratulations to the following ten restaurants and their teams:

  • Anvers Restaurant - Kangarilla.

  • Aptos - Stirling.

  • arkhé - Adelaide.

  • Aurora at ILA - Adelaide.

  • Botanic - Adelaide.

  • Esmay - Adelaide.

  • Hentley Farm - Seppeltsfield.

  • LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand - Woodside.

  • Maxwell Restaurant - McLaren Vale.

  • Skillogalee Barrel House - Sevenhill.

Bib Gourmand

The Bib Gourmand recognises good-quality cooking offering great value. Congratulations to all 16 recipients.

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 Restaurants

Congratulations to the 50 restaurants included in the MICHELIN Selected category, reflecting the breadth of South Australia’s dining offering.

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.

Special Awards

Particular congratulations to the three individuals recognised for their talent and contribution to the guest experience:

  • Young Chef Award: Shakaan Abillion - Shōbōsho, Adelaide.

  • Service Award: Melissa Pisanelli - Allegra Dining Room, Adelaide.

  • Sommelier Award: Maxime Martin - Hardy’s Verandah, Crafers.

Recognising the Wider Hospitality Community

Behind every restaurant recognised are people whose work makes the experience possible: kitchen and front-of-house teams, growers, fishers, farmers, winemakers, suppliers, apprentices and business owners.

For C4R - CENTRE FOR RESILIENCE, this milestone also highlights the importance of a strong hospitality sector to regional communities, employment and the visitor economy. Excellence depends on skilled people, dependable supply chains and businesses able to sustain quality through changing conditions.

This international recognition creates an opportunity to introduce more visitors to South Australia’s restaurants, wine regions, accommodation and local experiences. Turning that attention into lasting benefit will require continued support for the people and businesses behind the achievement.

To every restaurant and individual recognised, congratulations. Your craft, commitment and hospitality have given South Australia much to celebrate.

Discover the official selection: MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027.

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Peter Karidis
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