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Hummus topped with Fraser Isle spanner crab and Mooloolaba prawns at Tom Sarafian’s debut restaurant, Zareh.

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All the winners in The Age Good Food Guide 2026

Read more about all the award winners in The Age Good Food Guide.

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Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Flower Drum is a Melbourne institution.

T2 Tea Restaurant of the Year: Flower Drum

Owner-chef Tom Sarafian at his debut restaurant, Zareh.

New Restaurant of the Year, presented by Aurum Poultry: Zareh

Tedesca Osteria is the perfect setting for a long lunch.

Regional Restaurant of the Year: Tedesca Osteria

Thi Le of Anchovy and Ca Com.

Oceania Cruises Chef of the Year: Thi Le

Tansy Good at her restaurant, Tansy’s Kyneton.

Legend Award: Tansy Good

Georgia Limacher of Gimlet in Melbourne CBD.

Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award: Georgia Limacher

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Sorry Not Sorry members Jenna Hemsworth, Rachelle “Rocky” Hair and Alex Hooker.

Cultural Change Champion: Sorry Not Sorry

It’s been a big year for All Things Equal.

Food for Good: All Things Equal

Nearly all of Barragunda’s produce is grown onsite.

Trailblazer Award: Barragunda

It’s third time lucky for Viveik Vinoharan.

Young Chef of the Year, presented by Smeg: Viveik Vinoharan

Brae restaurant manager Alex Casey.

Oceania Cruises Service Excellence: Alex Casey

The Walrus in St Kilda.

Bar of the Year, presented by SevenRooms: The Walrus

The North Fitzroy Arms’ popular schnitzel Holstein.

Pub of the Year: North Fitzroy Arms

Bar Midland boats an all-Victorian drinks list.

Drinks List of the Year: Bar Midland

Justin Howe leads the wine program at Harriot.

Sommelier of the Year: Justin Howe

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The Maryam special.

Critics’ Pick of the Year: Maryam

Commonfolk’s corner site hums.

T2 Tea Cafe of the Year: Commonfolk