From neighbourhood pizza joints to damask-draped fine-diners, we've combed the country to bring you only the best. Our reviewers dine unannounced, pay their way and write without bias or obligation. If a restaurant is here, it's only because we think you'll enjoy it. Bon appétit.

2011 GT Restaurant Awards nominees

Want a snapshot of the movers and shakers in the Australian food scene? Look no further than the nominees for the 2011 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards.

MoVida, mo’ magic

MoVida Aqui, the latest rendering of Melbourne’s modern Spanish powerhouse, could challenge the loyalties of even the most diehard fan of the original, writes Michael Harden.

Tasting plates

Watch Michael Psilakis, David Chang, Thomasina Miers, Massimo Bottura and Shane Delia as they put on a show in their Langham Melbourne Masterclasses at the 2010 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.