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South Australian restaurants receive Australia's first Michelin stars
Michelin awarded stars to 11 South Australian restaurants at a ceremony in Adelaide on Wednesday.
This was the first time Michelin rated restaurants in Australia.
Magill Estate Restaurant, at Penfolds winery in the Adelaide foothills, won two stars; its executive chef is Scott Huggins.
Ten other restaurants each received one star, including venues in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley.
Michelin also recognised other venues, bringing the total to 77 venues recognised in South Australia, according to Premier Peter Malinauskas.
The awards followed a commercial agreement with the South Australian government, which says restaurant selections were independent; the price paid remains confidential.
The awards are intended to help attract visitors, though whether they will boost tourism remains to be seen.
South Australian restaurants have become the first in Australia to receive Michelin stars.
Ten restaurants received one star each, while Magill Estate Restaurant received two.
The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday evening.
Michelin recognised 77 venues in South Australia, according to Premier Peter Malinauskas.
The awards followed a commercial agreement between Michelin and the South Australian government, which said the cost was confidential.
- Who
- Michelin awarded stars to South Australian restaurants, including Magill Estate Restaurant.
- What
- Ten restaurants received one star each, and Magill Estate Restaurant received two.
- When
- Wednesday evening, 14 October 2026.
- Where
- At the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia.
- Why
- The awards followed a commercial agreement with the South Australian government. The awards have been promoted for their potential to attract international tourists.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Michelin entered a commercial agreement with the South Australian government to rate restaurants in the state.
Michelin presented its first Australian restaurant stars at a ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
- One-star restaurants
- 10
- Two-star restaurant
- Magill Estate Restaurant
- Recognised venues
- 77, according to Premier Peter Malinauskas
- Ceremony venue
- Adelaide Convention Centre
- Agreement cost
- Confidential, according to the South Australian government
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What people are saying
Tonight marks an historic milestone — the first time the Michelin Guide has recognised restaurants in Australia
It's come to South Australia, so extremely lucky and honoured to be the first restaurant in Australia to achieve two stars.
I would really love to see this spread throughout Australia because it should be inclusive.
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