South Australia has officially joined the global Michelin Guide map, marking the Guide’s first-ever expansion into Australia.

The Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 recognises 77 restaurants across the state, celebrating their craft, creativity and distinct sense of place.

After months of anonymous inspections, the Michelin Guide has awarded one Adelaide restaurant, Magill Estate Restaurant, Two Michelin Stars. Ten restaurants have received One Michelin Star, 16 have been recognised with a Bib Gourmand for offering good food at great value and a further 50 are included in the Michelin Selected category.

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.

“What struck our Inspectors was the sheer diversity on display – European, Southeast Asian and Japanese traditions sitting naturally alongside native ingredients such as quandong, lemon myrtle and native Australian meats, never as novelty, but as an honest expression of place.

“From Adelaide’s easy-going dining rooms to the restaurants within wineries of the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, and Adelaide Hills, fire is the thread that runs through it all – wood and charcoal used not as a trend, but as a technique that lets exceptional local produce speak for itself.

“It is a food culture unburdened by rigid tradition, and all the more distinctive for it – technically refined yet relaxed, generous and unmistakably South Australian in its warmth.”

Magill Estate Restaurant awarded Two Michelin Stars

The sole recipient of Two Michelin Stars in the first South Australian edition is Magill Estate Restaurant, led by Chef Scott Huggins.

Sitting at the base of the Adelaide Hills and overlooking the vineyards of the Penfolds winery, the restaurant pairs Australian produce with precise technique across a 10-course tasting menu, which may feature dishes such as sea urchin with snow peas and tarragon or spring lamb Wellington with kohlrabi.

Service is warm and engaging, while wine is naturally a major part of the experience, with the Icon pairing showcasing the breadth of local winemakers.

10 restaurants receive One Michelin Star

Inspectors awarded One Michelin Star to the following restaurants:

Anvers Restaurant: In the Adelaide Hills countryside, the panoramic views are almost worth the trip alone. Chef Connor Bishop’s creative Long Story menu tells a story of modern Australian cooking, with Paroo kangaroo, Murray cod and flavourful damper bread taking centre stage, all paired with Anvers wines.

Aptos: Set inside a fully renovated former church, Chef Justin James serves a creative, product-focused tasting menu over more than three hours and across three different rooms, with native Australian ingredients in the spotlight.

arkhé: Located on The Parade in Norwood, the restaurant starts with cocktails at the bar before diners can take a seat at the counter, where Chef Jake Kellie and his team cook over an open fire. Dishes include Peking duck wontons with smoked duck broth and Eyrewoolf abalone.

Aurora at ILA: On the ground floor of the ILA Visual Arts Museum, Aurora serves modern Australian food with global influences, with plenty of cooking over open flame. Seasonal produce drives the menu and both meat and vegetable dishes are handled with depth and precision, while the vegetarian options are given just as much consideration.

Skillogalee Barrel House: Surrounded by the rolling hills and vineyards of the Clare Valley, Skillogalee Barrel House offers a distinctly regional dining experience shaped by the area around it. The kitchen works closely with local farmers and estate-grown ingredients to create contemporary Australian dishes.

Botanic: Set within a former teahouse dating back to the 1800s, Chef Jamie Musgrave’s tasting menu is dedicated to showcasing some of Australia’s best ingredients.

Esmay: Inside the Hackney Hotel, Esmay’s bright dining room has a relaxed, convivial feel, with counter seats giving diners a front-row spot near the chefs. Chef Alanna Sapwell follows the seasons while bringing plenty of playfulness and her own perspective to dishes, including calamari with kohlrabi seasoned with fish sauce.

Hentley Farm: Set among the rolling hills of the Barossa Valley, Hentley Farm occupies a former barn where diners walk through the kitchen on the way to their table. Chef Kyle Johns’ Discovery Tasting Menu follows the seasons, with dishes such as flash-fried abalone over creamy tomato rice and tender pork with fermented blueberry jus.

LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand: Sitting within Bird in Hand Winery in the Adelaide Hills, LVN, named using the initials of the owner’s daughter, looks out over the surrounding landscape from a dining room filled with contemporary art. Open for lunch only, the restaurant serves a tasting menu from Chef Jacob Davey using high-quality ingredients, including vegetables from the onsite garden and nearby farms. Everything is cooked over live fire in the open kitchen.

Maxwell Restaurant: Inspired by McLaren Vale’s four seasons, Chef Fabian Lehmann oversees a creative tasting menu at Maxwell Restaurant above the family-owned vineyard. Lehmann brings together his experiences in Europe and the Nordics with high-quality produce, resulting in dishes such as mussels with apple concassé, fennel and curry-flavoured mayonnaise or marron with chilli bisque.

16 restaurants awarded Bib Gourmand for good quality cooking at great value

The Bib Gourmand highlights restaurants where diners can find high-quality, thoughtful cooking at more approachable prices, with recipients spread across South Australia.

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

Clare: Antidote Kitchen

Kingscote: Tirage on Kangaroo Island

McLaren Vale: The Salopian Inn

Seppeltsfield: Fino Seppeltsfield

50 restaurants included in the Michelin Guide Selected

Another 50 restaurants whose cooking impressed the Michelin inspectors make up the broader Michelin Selected list, with venues spread across the state.

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

Canunda: Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse

Crafers: Hardy’s Verandah, The Crafers Hotel Bistro

Hahndorf: The Lane Vineyard

Hawker: Woolshed Restaurant

Kangaroo Head: Sunset Food and Wine

Kingsford: Orleana

Lenswood: Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Pike & Joyce

McLaren Vale: Coriole Vineyards, d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, Little Wolf Osteria

Mount Gambier: Elementary by Kirby Shearing

Nairne: Clover and Stone

Piccadilly: Thelma

Port Lincoln: The Fresh Fish Place

Port Willunga: Star of Greece

Rowland Flat: St Hugo

Sevenhill: Slate Restaurant

Stirling: Patch Kitchen & Garden

Tanunda: fermentAsian

Watervale: Penobscot

In addition to the restaurant selection, the Michelin Guide has presented three Special Awards recognising the talent, passion and craft behind restaurant experiences that stay with diners long after the final course.

Michelin Guide Service Award

The Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 Service Award recognises a hospitality professional whose skill, attentiveness and genuine sense of hospitality make an exceptional contribution to the guest experience.

This year’s award goes to Melissa Pisanelli of Michelin Selected Allegra Dining Room.

At Allegra Dining Room, the restaurant she runs with her husband and named after their daughter, Pisanelli has created a space where hospitality is central to the experience. Her plant-based approach reflects her own values, with ethical sourcing and a Mediterranean-leaning menu driven by ingredients grown close to home.

Her service combines warmth and intuition with a quiet professionalism, while her approach to leadership has helped shape a team culture focused on generosity, attention to detail and care.

Michelin Guide Young Chef Award

Presented by King River, the Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 Young Chef Award recognises a young chef working in a restaurant within the selection whose talent and potential impressed inspectors.

This year’s award goes to Shakaan Abillion of Michelin Selected Shōbōsho.

Abillion’s cooking carries a confidence shaped partly by time spent travelling and cooking in Japan, which sharpened his eye for detail and restraint. At Shōbōsho, he brings that experience together with his Filipino heritage and a natural feel for cooking over fire.

The result is bold but precise cooking using premium South Australian produce, with dishes that reflect both where Abillion comes from and the places that have shaped his career. His creativity, technical control and individual perspective have made him one of the state’s young chefs to watch.

Michelin Guide Sommelier Award

The Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 Sommelier Award recognises the knowledge, expertise and passion of an outstanding wine professional.

This year’s award goes to Maxime Martin of Michelin Selected Hardy’s Verandah.

Originally from France, Martin leads the wine program at Hardy’s Verandah, where the guiding philosophy is simple: South Australia first.

Drawing on the building’s extensive cellar, he champions the state’s producers and regions while telling the stories behind the wines rather than relying on prestige alone. His recommendations are approachable and his pairings often unexpected, with Australian and international wines both represented.

Martin is also recognised for making the complexities of terroir, producers and vintages accessible to diners, combining detailed wine knowledge with a warm and engaging style of service.

The full Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 restaurant selection is available on the Michelin Guide website and free Michelin Guide app, where diners can search restaurants by location, cuisine type and other features.

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