Two acclaimed South Australian dining establishments, Restaurant Botanic and Magill Estate Restaurant, have cemented their status among the world’s finest culinary destinations, earning esteemed spots on the prestigious La Liste 2025.
Chosen by one of the most selective global restaurant, pastry shop & hotel guides on the planet, La Liste’s global ranking honours the top restaurants based on reviews and ratings aggregated from thousands of guides and online publications. La Liste’s recognition highlights Adelaide’s growing reputation as a global dining destination, positioning both venues as icons of excellence.
South Australia’s own Restaurant Botanic was crowned the joint 14th best restaurant globally for 2025, along with Australian icon Brae Restaurant, global hot spots El Chato in Bogotá, and Alain Duccaise’s Michelin-starred Restaurant le Meurice, Paris.
Restaurant Botanic
Located in the heart of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Restaurant Botanic is celebrated for its innovative use of native ingredients and commitment to sustainability. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Jamie Musgrave, the restaurant delivers a dining experience that reflects the living museum that surrounds it and the very best of bespoke and sustainable producers, offering a true taste of Australia.
As a celebration of place and time, Restaurant Botanic is surrounded by 51-hectares of lush gardens and wildlife, inspiring everything their guests taste, touch, and experience. Their tasting menu showcases artisan producers that shape Australia: the perfect addition to the ingredients sourced from the Garden. Using Australia-specific, luxury ingredients like marron, green ants, finger limes, and bunya branches, their chefs strive to take you on a journey through the gardens, savouring every minute of their culinary oasis.
Magill Estate
Nestled in the picturesque foothills of Adelaide, South Australia, Magill Estate Restaurant has earned a well-deserved reputation as a beacon of culinary excellence. Frequented by industry luminaries, celebrities, and discerning food enthusiasts from around the globe, it stands as one of Australia’s most revered dining destinations.
Magill Estate Restaurant delivers an exceptional dining experience with its contemporary Australian cuisine and selection of Penfolds wines. Guests are invited to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, while enjoying expertly crafted dishes made from the freshest local ingredients.
Under the visionary leadership of Owner and Chef Scott Huggins, Magill Estate Restaurant has helped place South Australia’s dining scene on a national stage for more than a decade.
Nationwide, a total of 18 Australian restaurants earned spots in La Liste’s top 50, once again highlighting the country as one of the world’s most exceptional culinary destinations.
The full list of Australian restaurants to be recognised on La Liste 2025 is featured below:
- Vue de Monde, VIC
- Oncore by Clare Smyth, NSW
- Attica, VIC
- Quay, NSW
- Brae, VIC
- Botanic, SA
- Dan Arnold, QLD
- Minimishima, VIC
- Ten Minutes by Tractor, VIC
- Bentley Restaurant and Bar, NSW
- Cutler and Co, VIC
- Provenance, VIC
- Bennelong, NSW
- Penfolds Magill Estate, SA
- Saint Peter, NSW
- Lake House, VIC
- Sixpenny, NSW
- Ormeggio at The Spit, NSW
- Florentino, VIC
- Rockpool Bar and Grill, NSW
- Amaru, VIC
- Kadota, VIC
- LuMi Bar and Dining, NSW
- Wills Domain, WA
Among the global leaders in La Liste 2025, Cheval Blanc in Basil, Switzerland, and Guy Savoy in Paris, France, took top honours, showcasing exceptional culinary artistry that defines the pinnacle of fine dining.
These accolades come as a testament to the dedication of both teams to pushing boundaries and redefining fine dining in South Australia.
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