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The Diner Reviews Are In: Top 50 Most Beloved Restaurants in Australia for 2022

Introducing the top 50 restaurants that diners loved in 2022. To determine the list, we analysed more than 380,000 reviews from restaurants across Australia — all submitted by verified OpenTable diners. The result is a selection of spots across the country that leave a lasting impression.

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Updated December 02, 2022
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A Touch of Salt

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Townsville CBD
4.8
2252 reviews
The food was perfect with great personal customer service.

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Bang Bang RC

Price: Expensive
Southeast Asian
Elsternwick
4.6
1161 reviews
Been there many time as the food/service is always great.


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Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar

Price: Expensive
Italian
Mooloolaba
4.5
2332 reviews
Husband and Wife date night at our favourite Sunshine Coast restaurant. Have been here a few times now and never fails to serve up amazing food… great service … we will be back 😊


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Bistro Elba

Price: Moderate
French
Sorrento
4.7
881 reviews
Always, a wonderful dinner there. This was the second time we dined at Bistro Elba. We wanted to come back because the food was very good and the service, too. We were not dissappointed; glad that we made the right decision

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Bistrot 916

Price: Expensive
French
Potts Point
4.7
693 reviews
Great early week dinner, charming service and a great value!

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Braza Churrascaria - Darling Harbour

Price: Expensive
Brazilian
Darling Harbour
4.5
2543 reviews
That’s amazing food shrimp and pineapple also really great I recommend this great restaurant

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Melbourne CBD
4.7
979 reviews
Absolutely fantastic, the food is unbelievably good.


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Chocolate Buddha

Price: Expensive
Japanese
Melbourne CBD
4.7
2362 reviews
Second enjoyable experience of chocolate buddha. Food and service were great. Lucas is always very welcoming and an attentive maitre’d. Staff always go that little bit further to ensure customers are happy. We’ll be back


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City Wine Shop and The European

Price: Expensive
European
Melbourne CBD
4.7
1109 reviews
We are very happy to have the lunch there. Good service and delicious food.

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Coombe Yarra Valley

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Coldstream
4.8
2136 reviews
Absolutely amazing!! We started our afternoon with a tasting with Roman who was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable. We then enjoyed an incredible lunch - food was delicious and we couldn’t fault the service We will definitely be back


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Essa Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Wine Bar
Fortitude Valley
4.6
524 reviews
Fantastic service & lovely staff, tasting menu had interesting food that I wouldn’t ever cook or order, so was perfect! Loved the experience. Keen to come back!


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Etsu Izakaya

Price: Expensive
Japanese
Mermaid Beach
4.8
1632 reviews
As always, the food was absolutely amazing and the staff were friendly and helpful. Still my favourite restaurant on the coast!


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Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room

Price: Expensive
Italian
Adelaide City Center
4.7
1408 reviews
Ordered a salad and it never arrived but we were charged for it and ended up paying for it.

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Garfish - Manly

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Manly
4.6
1801 reviews
Excellent choice and a lovely meal. Fresh fish and BYO is a great idea on a Monday night.will be booking again.


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Green Zebra

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Parrearra
4.6
1856 reviews
I brought my parents to the Green Zebra to have a celebratory lunch for my 40th birthday with them. The food was fantastic, with my parents commenting the salad was easily one of the best they have ever had, the drinks mixed perfectly and impeccable service. They are talking about bringing my brother and family to the restaurant on their next visit!


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Harveys Bar and Bistro

Price: Expensive
Australian
New Farm
4.7
728 reviews
A Brisbane institution! Always a wonderful meal and so well looked after.

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Hero ACMI

Price: Expensive
Australian
Melbourne CBD
4.6
712 reviews
Mussels with pancetta in a delicious brodo and potato focaccia to mop up at the end. Buffala ricotta appetiser and an other main of porcini ravioli. Wonderful and helpful table service that completed a delightful culinary experience. Highly recommend.

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Hochi Mama CBD

Price: Moderate
Asian
Melbourne CBD
4.6
2436 reviews
Absolutely delicious. Fresh n good ingredients. I feel nourished. Breyer then home cooked good. The feed me menu is one great idea with variety of choices. Good pretheatre meal. All done in an hour. Wel done n keep up the good work. Jordane our host deserves a shout out for her attentiveness n kindness.


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Il Solito Posto

Price: Expensive
Italian
Melbourne CBD
4.8
756 reviews
Quality food and service. Couldn’t fault anything. Will be back


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Landscape Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
Australian
Hobart City Center
4.8
1253 reviews
Absolutely amazing was a wonderful experience for our 20th wedding anniversary.

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Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

Price: Moderate
Italian
Noosaville / Noosa Heads
4.7
1872 reviews
Always amazing food and service. Our favourite Noosa restaurant.


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Lona Misa

Price: Expensive
Vegetarian / Vegan
South Yarra
4.6
620 reviews
Great staff, delicious food, small but excellent wine choices.


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Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

Price: Expensive
Asian
Broadbeach
4.7
1999 reviews
An amazing experience at Massaman. Shane our waiter was super friendly & extremely helpful. Fabulous food, ambiance & service.


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Meatmaiden

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Melbourne CBD
4.6
1054 reviews
Great food, especially for sharing! Reasonably priced too.


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Mosconi Restaurant & Wine Bar

Price: Expensive
European
Fortitude Valley
4.7
667 reviews
Dined as a party of 4 and had a great time! Food was delicious and we couldn't fault the services.

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Mr & Mrs P

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Brighton
4.6
531 reviews
A late lunch at Mr and Mrs P, and the tasting menu surprised - such a pleasing experience. Nice service, good wine list. I look forward to returning.

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Mr Hizola’s

Price: Moderate
Chinese (Canton)
Burleigh Heads
4.6
1412 reviews
The food was great as usual and the service was amazing! Our waiter was brilliant. So incredibly friendly and helpful

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Noi Vietnamese Eatery

Price: Expensive
Asian
Fullarton
4.7
1309 reviews
It was hard to pick a favourite dish; everything was delicious. The 'feed me' dining option provided an abundance of choices, leaving everyone satisfied. The staff were helpful and attentive.


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Osteria Oggi

Price: Expensive
Italian
Adelaide City Center
4.6
3161 reviews
Delicious food and wine, service was amazing. Will definitely be back.

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Pellegrino 2000

Price: Expensive
Italian
Surry Hills
4.8
566 reviews
We had an amazing meal here last night - I would highly recommend this place to anyone! The service and food were both amazing, and the wine cellar was the perfect atmosphere! It's our new favourite place!

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Rick Shores

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary Asian
Burleigh Heads
4.8
4120 reviews
Food was amazing, staff were fantastic. Such an awesome experience Thank you

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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Noosaville / Noosa Heads
4.7
2678 reviews
Really exceptional restaurant, delicious cocktails. Loved the olives! View was epic. Would go again!

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Rococo St Kilda

Price: Moderate
Italian
St Kilda
4.6
1577 reviews
So pleased that it was open on a public holiday. I took some "senior"American friends and my adult children . The Americans thought it was fabulous ( just a bit too noisy). We had a most enjoyable evening.

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Sails Noosa

Price: Very Expensive
Modern Australian
Noosaville / Noosa Heads
4.7
2747 reviews
Superb, best prawn linguine I've ever eaten. Gorgeous location and excellent, friendly service.

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ShoSho

Price: Expensive
Japanese
Unley
4.7
866 reviews
we went for the top chef's selection, every course was great, presentation & taste excellent waiter was exceptional. happy to recommend, but what we chose was a lot of food so make sure you are hungry

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Sir Loins

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Bright
4.8
801 reviews
Steaks we had were first class; funky and compact place though never felt cramped or noisy; really good experience - recommend!

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Southside

Price: Expensive
Asian
South Brisbane
4.6
1363 reviews
Such a beautiful restaurant and delicious food and wine.


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Spice Monkey

Price: Expensive
Asian
Forster
4.6
811 reviews
Always love coming here. Disappointed in not having duck pancakes but all good

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Straight Outta Saigon

Price: Moderate
Vietnamese
Melbourne CBD
4.7
879 reviews
Such awesome tasty food, loved all our dishes. Food and drinks were served fast and with a smile. Definitely recommend


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Sum Yung Guys

Price: Expensive
Asian
Noosaville
4.7
6048 reviews
A sensational night supreme service, food and ambience - what a memorable evening

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Tartufo

Price: Expensive
Italian
Fortitude Valley
4.8
905 reviews
Been to this restaurant several times and it never lets you down for its food and service. Staff are always very friendly and helpful. I’ve never had a bad meal here. Good value for money as well. Can get a little noisy but not so bad that you can’t hear someone next to you. Highly recommended.

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The Carlton Wine Room

Price: Expensive
European
Carlton
4.7
691 reviews
Travis and team again on point! Took visitors who just loved it.

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The Clare Castle

Price: Expensive
Gastro Pub
Port Melbourne
4.6
680 reviews
We enjoyed a lovely lunch on news years day.The marinara and the biug spaghetti were great. Looking forward to returning.

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The Graham Hotel

Price: Expensive
Modern Australian
Port Melbourne
4.7
615 reviews
Well organised and well run, lovely food and good service. Better than average food and higher than average pub pricing. Lovely decor very nice meal. Chef checking everything equates to quality.

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Union House

Price: Moderate
Modern Australian
Richmond
4.6
243 reviews
Always love steak nights here! Consistently delicious ☺️

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Vue de monde

Price: Very Expensive
Modern Australian
Melbourne CBD
4.9
1548 reviews
A beautiful wholesome experience. Everyone had a job and they got it done. From the welcoming, to being seated, food and drinks arriving was seamless. Each dish was brought out by various kitchen staff and talked you through the dishes. Fergus made a excellent wine pairing for us, allowing it to be specialised and personalised from local wines to wines from around the world. It was amazing seeing the city view from the afternoon to sunset and then getting to enjoy a cocktail in the Lui Bar to finish off. A massive thanks to the whole team for an incredible experience. An experience that I hope to get to do again!

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Walter’s Steakhouse - Brisbane

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Brisbane CBD
4.6
1935 reviews
We traveled ( diverted) our trip home via Brisbane just t to dine at Walters. ( From the NT) If you’re looking for a superior dining experience with excellent staff, food and wine selection then you’ve found it. We had the house specialty ( Porterhouse) and it sure delivered the goods ! We’ll be back !!!

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Whalebone Wharf

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Port Macquarie
4.6
2683 reviews
Great lunch! Food was great, service was outstanding and the view topped it off.

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Zushi Barangaroo

Price: Expensive
Japanese
Barangaroo
4.6
1367 reviews
Super yummy! We hadn’t been before but had heard rave reviews so we had to try it. Definitely will be back!! The miso eggplant was delicious


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Good Nights

Price: Moderate
Asian
Windsor
4.9
260 reviews
Great place, service and and staff.

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