Australian restaurants have had a long history of impressing diners, but only recently has the country become home to eateries that have received Michelin stars. The Michelin Guide awards stars to restaurants of high quality, and the number of Australian restaurants with at least one star is on the rise.
What Are Michelin Stars?
The Michelin Guide is an international guidebook for travelers that rates hotels and restaurants around the world. Restaurants are awarded one to three stars based on their quality. A single star indicates a “very good restaurant in its category”, two stars represent “excellent cooking” and three stars denote “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey”.
Australia’s Growing Culinary Scene
Australia is home to some of the world’s best chefs and many highly acclaimed restaurants, but until recently there have been very few Australian eateries with Michelin stars. This is now starting to change as more and more restaurants are receiving recognition from the prestigious guidebook.
Restaurants with Michelin Stars
The first Australian restaurant to receive a Michelin star was Quay in Sydney, which was awarded one star in 2017. Since then, several other restaurants have earned their own Michelin stars including Attica in Melbourne (one star), Sepia in Sydney (two stars) and Brae in Victoria (one star).
Conclusion: How Many Australian Restaurants Have a Michelin Star?
Currently, there are four Australian restaurants that have been awarded at least one Michelin star: Quay, Attica, Sepia and Brae. It is likely that this number will continue to grow as Australia’s culinary scene continues to expand and impress food critics from around the world.