In a celebration of culinary excellence, ‘Les Bistronomes’, in Campbell, ACT, has won the ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence. The awards celebrate the best in Australia’s hospitality industry, recognising venues that demonstrate outstanding food, service, and innovation.
Among other national winners, Delhi ‘O’ Delhi won in the Indian Restaurant category, reaffirming its reputation as one of Sydney’s most celebrated Indian dining destinations.
“This incredible milestone is more than just an award — it’s a reflection of our passionate team, our talented chefs, and, most importantly, our wonderful guests who inspire us every single day,” said Javed Khan, founder of Delhi ‘O’ Delhi. “From our kitchen to your table, thank you for being part of our journey and for helping us keep the spirit of authentic Indian hospitality alive. Here’s to many more years of flavour, warmth, and memories shared together.”
Delhi ‘O’ Delhi expressed its gratitude to its guests, chefs, and staff, crediting them for their role in the restaurant’s success. The team reaffirmed its commitment to authentic Indian hospitality and excellence in dining, marking this national recognition as another step in its journey of culinary achievement.
The event highlighted the strength and diversity of Australia’s restaurant sector, with honours also going to venues such as Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar and Moana Hall across other categories.
Other winners included ALT Pasta Bar in Melbourne which won the best Italian Restuarant. Savoey in Darlinghurst was judged the best ‘Asian Restaurant’ while Sandalford Wines Restaurant in Caversham, Western Australia, was the winner in the ‘Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Informal’ category.
Full list of Winners and Finalists:
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