Six of the 11 restaurants in South Australia that received Michelin Stars in Adelaide on Wednesday night are within wineries.
Magill Estate Restaurant received two stars – now one of only 549 restaurants in the world with a two-star Michelin rating.
Five other winery restaurants received one star – Anvers in Kangarilla, Hentley Farm in the Barossa, LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand in the Adelaide Hills, Maxwell in McLaren Vale and Skillogalee Barrel House in the Clare Valley.
Aptos at Stirling in the Adelaide Hills, Arkhe in Norwood, and Adelaide restaurants Aurora at Ila, the Botanic and Esmay also received on Michelin star.
Scott Huggins, director and chef of Magill Estate Restaurant said, “To receive two Michelin stars is an extraordinary honour and a proud moment for our team.
“What makes Magill Estate Restaurant unique is the experience we create for our guests.
“Our goal is to deliver something truly memorable through exceptional food, genuine hospitality and a deep connection to the location that surrounds us.
“This recognition is a testament to the passion, talent and dedication of our entire team.”
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 easygoing 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.”
South Australia is the first Australian state to feature in the Michelin Guide.
The restaurants have received plaques indicating their inclusion in the Michelin Guide South Australia 2027.
The chefs received special Michelin chef jackets.
The South Australian Government has funded the Michelin Guide coming to South Australia.
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Michelin Guide South Australia
Two Michelin Stars
Magill Estate Restaurant
One Michelin Star
Anvers Restaurant
Maxwell Restaurant
Botanic
Arkhé
Esmay
Aurora At ILA
Hentley Farm
LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand
Aptos
Skillogalee Barrel House
Michelin Selected
Agapi
Allegra Dining Room
Anchovy Bandit
Chianti
Clover and Stone
Coriole Vineyards
D’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant
Elementary by Kirby Shearing
Fermentasian
Fino Vino
Fugazzi
Hardy’s Verandah
Herringbone
Huami
Kiin
Latteria
Leigh Street Wine Room
Little Wolf Osteria
Low and Slow American Bbq
Luma
Magill Estate Kitchen
Mayura Wagyu Steakhouse
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard
Ode Bistro Ong Vietnamese Kitchen
Orleana
Orso
Osteria Oggi
Pastel Wine Bar
Patch Kitchen & Garden
Pearl
Penobscot
Pike & Joyce
Press* Food and Wine
Shoboso
Slate Restaurant
SOI 38
St Hugo
Star of Greece
Station Road
Sunset Food and Wine
Tarantino’s
Thai Room
The Crafers Hotel Bistro
The Fresh Fish Place
Then Kitchen
The Lane Vineyard
Thelma
Woolshed Restaurant
Yakisan
Bib Gourmand
Africola
Antidote Kitchen
Bar Torino
Bistro Francais
Vino Seppeltsfield
Golden Boy
Gondola Gondola
La Popular Taqueria
Noi Vietnamese Eatery
Pantry on Prospect
Part Time Lover
Parwana Afghan Kitchen
Stamps
Sunny’s Pizza
The Salopian Inn
Tirage on Kangaroo Island
Young Chef Award
Shakaan Abillion – Shobosho
Service Award
Melissa Pisanelli – Allegra Dining Room
Sommelier Award
Maxime Martin – Hardy’s Verandah
Mindful Voices
Nicola Palmer and Warrick Duthy – Penobscot