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Josh Niland (centre) at the new Saint Peter, in Paddington’s Grand National Hotel.

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All the winners in the SMH Good Food Guide 2025

Read more about all the award winners in the 40th anniversary edition of the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.

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Josh Niland (centre) at the new Saint Peter, in Paddington’s Grand National Hotel.

Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year: Saint Peter

Ray and Alina Hou at their Firepop restaurant.

New Restaurant of the Year, presented by Aurum Poultry Co.: Firepop

The You Beauty kitchen team (from left) Nelson Stevens, Matt Stone and Ben Simmonds.

Vittoria Coffee Regional Restaurant of the Year: You Beauty

Aalia chef Paul Farag.

Oceania Cruises Chef of the Year: Paul Farag

Restaurateur Bill Granger.

Vittoria Coffee Legend Award: Bill Granger

Co-owners Jean-Paul El Tom, Alex Kelly and James Bellos at their restaurant Baba’s Place.

Bill Granger Trailblazer Award: Baba’s Place

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Women and Revolution president and co-founder Bridget Raffal.

Cultural Change Champion: Women and Revolution

Elderly Chinese-Australians on an excursion to Sydney’s Chinatown.

Food for Good Award, presented by Lightspeed: Rice Fund

Rockpool Bar and Grill sous chef Luke Bourke.

Young Chef of the Year, presented by Smeg: Luke Bourke

White Horse general manager Maureen Er.

Oceania Cruises Service Excellence Award: Maureen Er

From left: Sebastian ‘Cosmo’ Soto, Alicia Clarke, Michael Jury and Glynn Firth at Double Deuce.

Bar of the Year: Double Deuce Lounge

Stonefruit stocks a diverse selection of drops.

Drinks List of the Year: Stonefruit

Caitlin Baker.

Sommelier of the Year: Caitlin Baker

Gursha Ethiopian restaurant in Blacktown.

Critics’ Pick of the Year: Gursha Ethiopian

Ona’s new flagship in Marrickville.

Cafe of the Year: Ona

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