Created by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in 1900, the guide was originally designed to encourage motorists to travel – ultimately boosting their core business of selling tyres. It offered drivers maps and recommendations for places to eat and stay, before evolving into one of the best-known names in restaurant recognition.
Michelin stars were introduced in 1926 and have since become a major distinction for chefs and restaurants around the world.
One star recognises high-quality cooking, two stars indicate excellent cooking worth a detour, while three stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine worth a special journey.
Among the one-star recipients is Arkhé in Norwood, which specialises in open-fire cooking, while Aptos in Adelaide serves a tasting menu focused on native Australian ingredients. Here is the full list:
Two Michelin stars
One Michelin star
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Anvers Restaurant, Kangarilla
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Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale
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Botanic, Adelaide
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Arkhé, Norwood
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Esmay, Adelaide
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Aurora at ILA, Adelaide
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Hentley Farm, Seppeltsfield
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LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand, Woodside
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Aptos, Stirling
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Skillogalee Barrel House, Sevenhill
The wider guide includes more than 70 other South Australian restaurants, with some recognised through the Bib Gourmand category, which highlights restaurants offering good food at more moderate prices.
