# Michelin stars arrive in Australia, South Australia leads

> Eleven South Australian restaurants become the first in the nation to receive Michelin Guide stars, with Magill Estate Restaurant earning a rare two-star rating.
- Title: Michelin stars arrive in Australia, South Australia leads
- Summary: Eleven South Australian restaurants become the first in the nation to receive Michelin Guide stars, with Magill Estate Restaurant earning a rare two-star…
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- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/michelin-star-ceremony-sa-restaurants/107266846
- Published: 2026-10-14T09:35:44+00:00
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- Topics: michelin guide, south australia, restaurants, magill estate restaurant, adelaide, culinary awards, news, politics
## Michelin arrives in Australia
Eleven South Australian restaurants have become the first in the nation to receive Michelin Guide stars at a ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday evening.
## Magill Estate leads the way
Magill Estate Restaurant achieved a two-star rating, the single highest honour. Ten other venues received one-star ratings: Anvers Restaurant, Maxwell Restaurant, Botanic, Arkhé, Esmay, Aurora at ILA, Hentley Farm, LVN Restaurant at Bird In Hand…
## A historic first for Michelin
Michelin Guide international director Gwendal Poullennec said: Tonight marks an historic milestone, the first time the Michelin Guide has recognised restaurants in Australia.

> Tonight marks an historic milestone, the first time the Michelin Guide has recognised restaurants in Australia.
## Magill Estate chef's dream realised
Magill Estate Restaurant chef Scott Huggins said achieving two stars was a dream come true.He noted the restaurant could have opened in France to pursue a Michelin star, but it came to South Australia instead.

> It's like buying a lottery ticket, just not knowing until the number's been read out how it's going to land.
## Broader recognition across the state
Seventy-seven different venues were recognised by Michelin in total. The winning restaurants come from across South Australia's premium produce districts, including McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley.
## Chefs celebrate the honour
Esmay chef Alanna Sapwell said the honour would fill her team with pride.Aptos chef Justin James likened the achievement to the Super Bowl and the Oscars.
## Awards expected to transform the industry
Australian food industry advocate Mandy Hall said achieving a Michelin star was life-changing. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas described the recognition as worth its weight in gold and a special night for Australia's hospitality industry.

> life-changing, there's no question
## Key takeaway

South Australia's eleven restaurants became the first in Australia to receive Michelin Guide stars at a ceremony on October 14th, 2026, with Magill Estate Restaurant achieving a two-star rating and ten others earning one star.