Excellence in dining

Chef Hat Awards

Recognising Melbourne's finest restaurants — venues that consistently deliver exceptional cuisine, outstanding service and memorable dining experiences.

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What is a Hat Award?

The Hat Award system recognises restaurants that consistently achieve a high standard of cuisine, presentation and service — equivalent to one, two or three hats.

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How are they assessed?

Venues are assessed anonymously by our editorial team based on food quality, technique, consistency, service, ambience and overall value.

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When are awards announced?

Hat Awards are reviewed and updated annually. Venues earning or losing a hat are notified and the guide updated accordingly.

Award-winning venues

Cutler & Co
★ Two Hat Award
Fitzroy
★★★★½4.6(1,078)

Andrew McConnell's two-hat flagship on Gertrude Street — Fitzroy's most acclaimed fine dining destination.