Every 21st century traveller loves adventuring to new and unexplored places, and Australia offers a whole host of cultural treasures. From the iconic Sydney Opera House to the immense and wondrous Great Barrier Reef, it delivers delights both man-made and natural to enhance your experience and make for a truly unforgettable trip.
But let’s keep our priorities straight here. As amazing as the sight of white sand beaches and crashing waves might be, you don’t want to explore the country on an empty belly. You need a good dose of fantastically delicious food to keep you going, and this list will help you to find it!
If you’re wondering where to pause for a pit stop, here are five exquisite eateries that we recommend…
#1: Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney
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No trip to Sydney is complete without a stop at the city’s famed Opera House. The cultural heart of Australia, with its striking architecture and scenic backdrop, it also serves up some pretty great cuisine. The quay-side Bennelong eatery serves only the best to its high-brow clientele, with chef Peter Gilmore artfully showcasing the finest produce the country has to offer. Peruse the extensive menu, pick your favourite, and prepare to be impressed.
#2: Mack Daddy’s in Perth
They say that Mack Daddy’s sells the best pizza in Perth, and they’re not wrong. Serving up an American inspired list of culinary options, they are especially renowned for their famed New York slice, and have an Instagram-worthy interior to boot. Selling stomach-stretching portions of supremely delicious pizza, Mack Daddy’s is a great place to go with friends – just don’t forget to add a side of mozzarella sticks to your order!
#3: 38 Chairs in Melbourne
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Melbourne also has plenty of insanely good eateries to choose from, and 38 Chairs is one of our favourites. Serving up a selection of homemade Italian pasta dishes alongside antipasti and primi piatti, their delicacies are sure to delight even the fussiest of diners. Although the ambience of their interior is really something, you can also order through Deliveroo if you fancy a beach-side picnic on a balmy evening.
#4: Sepia in Sydney
The next pick on our list takes us back to Sydney and the amazing Sepia. Nominated as ‘the one to watch’ at the 2015 Best Restaurants Awards in London, it is the brainchild of brilliant chef Martin Benn. Serving up dishes that are both original and inspired, its menu choices are a unique blend of Australian produce and Japanese aesthetic, with the poached spanner crab being our personal favourite.
#5: Orana in Adelaide
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Last but not least, pay a visit to Orana if you happen to stop overnight in Adelaide. The creation of Scotsman Jock Zonfrillo, it is exquisitely Australian, offering dishes inspired by native desert, bush, and coastal recipes. Minimalist and natural, its menu choices are nonetheless mouth-watering, and include everything from kangaroo steak to green ants and salt sea succulents.
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