Well done to local winners of SMH Good Food Guide 2024 awards

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Susan Luscombe

Oct 26 2023

A modern Italian restaurant in Wollongong, Santino prides itself of using fresh ingredients with all pasta and dishes made in house. Photo: Restaurant Santino

Australian restaurants strive for hats rather than Michelin stars as is the case across Europe, Asia and America.

Australia’s Good Food Guide (AGFG) is our annual restaurant ratings system and is based, according to AGFG, on food alone. They are awarded through anonymous inspections, with each inspector giving a score out of 20. Customer reviews are also considered.

This week the 2024 AGFG awards were held, coinciding with the release of the SMH Good Food Guide. Here are the regional restaurants within striking distance of Wollongong who were awarded one hat:

Babyface Kitchen – Wollongong
Restaurant Santino – Wollongong
South on Albany – Berry
Bangalay Dining – Shoalhaven Heads

Restaurants with one hat score 15-15.5 out of 20.

Congratulations to all.

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