It’s no secret that South Australia is home to some incredible restaurants and caterers.
R&CA’s Awards for Excellence program provides deserved recognition to those restaurants and caterers that excel in their field.
The 2019 winners were recently announced and the full list can be found below.
A big congratulations to all involved.
Restaurant Awards
ASIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by TheFork – A TripAdvisor Company
WINNER – Plus 82 Pocha, ADELAIDE
BAKERY/PATISSERIE/DESSERT BAR
Sponsored by Hostplus
WINNER – Kalymnos Pastries, TORRENSVILLE
BEER CAFÉ/WINE BAR
Sponsored by OneMusic
WINNER – Mother Vine, ADELAIDE
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT – CITY
Sponsored by Concept Collections
WINNER – My Kingdom for a Horse, ADELAIDE
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT – METRO NORTH & EAST
Sponsored by Concept Collections
WINNER – Pane e Latte, BROADVIEW
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT – METRO SOUTH & WEST
Sponsored by Concept Collections
WINNER – Oar, WEST LAKES
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT – REGIONAL
Sponsored by Concept Collections
WINNER – Presto Eatery, MOUNT GAMBIER
BURGER BAR
Sponsored by PFD Food Services
WINNER – Burger Republic, HENLEY BEACH
CAFÉ DINING – CITY
Sponsored by Deputy
WINNER – My Kingdom for a Horse, ADELAIDE
CAFÉ DINING – METRO NORTH & EAST
Sponsored by Deputy
WINNER – The Lab @ 313, ROYSTON PARK
CAFÉ DINING – METRO SOUTH & WEST
Sponsored by Deputy
WINNER – Café Alere, BEDFORD PARK
CAFÉ DINING – REGIONAL
Sponsored by Deputy
WINNER – Presto Eatery, MOUNT GAMBIER
CHINESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Menulog
WINNER – Concubine, ADELAIDE
COFFEE SHOP/TEA HOUSE
Sponsored by Quality Training & Hospitality College
WINNER – Pomegranate Coffee Shop, BIRDWOOD
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – FORMAL – CITY
Sponsored by American Express
WINNER – Botanic Gardens Restaurant, ADELAIDE
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – FORMAL – REGIONAL
Sponsored by American Express
WINNER – Pipers of Penola, PENOLA
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – INFORMAL
Sponsored by American Express
WINNER – Vintners Bar & Grill, ANGASTON
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Alsco
WINNER – ESTIA Restaurant, HENLEY BEACH
FAMILY DINING
Sponsored by Menulog
WINNER – Bocelli Caffe Ristorante, ADELAIDE
FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Sanpellegrino
WINNER – Hentley Farm Restaurant, SEPPELTSFIELD
INDIAN/SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Menulog
WINNER – Laxmi’s Tandoori Indian Restaurant, GLENUNGA
ITALIAN RESTAURANT – FORMAL
Sponsored by TheFork – A TripAdvisor Company
WINNER – Enzo’s Ristorante, HINDMARSH
ITALIAN RESTAURANT – INFORMAL
Sponsored by TheFork – A TripAdvisor Company
WINNER – Ninos of Victor Harbor, VICTOR HARBOR
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Malt Shovel
WINNER – Mimasu, ADELAIDE
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by H&L Australia
WINNER – Mexican Society of Chinatown, ADELAIDE
NEW RESTAURANT – CITY
Sponsored by H&L Australia
WINNER – Henry’s Table @ Ayers House, ADELAIDE
NEW RESTAURANT – METRO
Sponsored by H&L Australia
WINNER – ORSO, ROSE PARK
NEW RESTAURANT – REGIONAL
Sponsored by H&L Australia
WINNER – Ember Pizza, NURIOOTPA
PIZZA RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Sanpellegrino
WINNER – Lost in a Forest, URAIDLA
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL
Sponsored by Malt Shovel
WINNER – The Playford Hotel Restaurant, ADELAIDE
RESTAURANT IN A PUB
Sponsored by Malt Shovel
WINNER – Royal Oak Penola Restaurant, PENOLA
RESTAURANT IN A WINERY
Sponsored by SKYCITY Adelaide Casino
WINNER – Bocca di Lupo – Mitolo Wines, McLAREN VALE
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Entertainment Publications
WINNER – Hortas, PORT NOARLUNGA
SMALL BAR
Sponsored by OneMusic
WINNER – Arthur Waterhouse Lounge, CRAFERS
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Hostplus
WINNER – Red Ochre Grill, NORTH ADELAIDE
STEAK RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Holco Fine Meat Suppliers
WINNER – Gaucho’s Argentinian Restaurant, ADELAIDE
THAI RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Entertainment Publications
WINNER – Sukhumvit Soi 38, ADELAIDE
TOURISM RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tourism Industry Council South Australia
WINNER – Mayura Station’s Tasting Room, MILLICENT
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Prospa
WINNER – Miss Viet Kitchen, PORT ADELAIDE
Catering Awards
EVENTS CATERER
Sponsored by Sanpellegrino
HONOURABLE MENTION – Blanco Catering, NEWTON
FUNCTION/CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER
Sponsored by Oyster Bob
WINNER – The National Wine Centre of Australia, ADELAIDE
RESTAURANT CATERER
Sponsored by Alsco
HONOURABLE MENTION – Botanic Gardens Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SITE/INDUSTRIAL CATERER
Sponsored by Hostplus
WINNER – Spotless – Clayton Church Homes, MAGILL
SMALL CATERER
Sponsored by Hostplus
HONOURABLE MENTION – Owen Andrews Barossa Catering, SEPPELTSFIELD
WEDDING CATERER
Sponsored by Alsco
WINNER – The National Wine Centre of Australia, ADELAIDE
Hospitality Awards
HEALTHY CHOICES FOR KIDS
Sponsored by SA Department of Health
WINNER – Appleseed Café, STRATHALBYN
CHEF OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Rainbow Fresh
WINNER – Adam Liston – Shobosho
STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by TAFE SA Regency International Centre
WINNER – James Parham, SKYCITY Adelaide Casino
WINE LIST
Sponsored by Hostplus
WINNER – Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, CRAFERS
PRODUCT SUPPLIER
Sponsored by R&CA Australia
WINNER – Concept Collections
CONSUMER VOTE AWARD
Sponsored by Savour Australia
WINNER – Café Sia Gawler, EVANSTON
Major Awards
LIFETIME ACHIEVER
WINNER – Brian Shair – Ying Chow
CATERER OF YEAR
Sponsored by Malt Shovel
WINNER – The National Wine Centre of Australia, ADELAIDE
CAFÉ OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Alsco
WINNER – Café Alere, BEDFORD PARK
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Hostplus
WINNER – Hentley Farm Restaurant, SEPPELTSFIELD
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