The Age Good Food Guide 2027 announces new restaurant hat recipients

The 46th edition of The Age Good Food Guide has released its annual awards, highlighting significant movement among restaurants in Melbourne and Victoria. The guide awarded 20 new chefs’ hats this year, reflecting a trend of risk-taking and quality despite a challenging trading environment for restaurateurs.

Among the notable new entrants are Cote Basque by Andrew McConnell, Little Rose by Rosheen Kaul, and Roma by Con Christopoulos. Other successful recent openings include the Indian diner Saadi and the French brasserie Maison Batard.

The rating system evaluates venues out of 20 points, covering food, hospitality, setting, experience, and value. Restaurants scoring 15 or above receive one hat, 16 to 17 receive two, and 18 to 20 receive three. The latest results show a diverse range of dining styles and an expansion into more suburbs and regions across Victoria.