10 trend-setting hotel restaurants to plan your next holiday around

From the sultry Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar in Melbourne to the Asian fusion of Perth’s Miss Mi, these next-generation hotel restaurants are carving out reputations of their own.

A new breed of award-winning hotel restaurants is changing the game when it comes to in-accommodation dining. Australia’s top Accor hotels are creating reservation-worthy eateries that regularly pack out.

Not only are these gastronomic havens deserving of a look-in, but they’re also actually worth travelling for. Here are 10 of the best to put on your must-eat-at list.

Stylish decors are almost as enticing as the food and Australia’s best hotel restaurants.

1. Ten Stories, Swissôtel Sydney

Occupying a light and breezy space above Sydney’s busy streets, Ten Stories offers a quiet escape from the heady CBD. Award-winning executive chef John Pugliano has created tasty modern dishes featuring world-class local produce – and a secret ingredient. Harvested from Swissôtel Sydney’s thriving rooftop beehives, Ten Stories’ fresh honey and honeycomb is scented with the flavours of the nearby Royal Botanical Gardens, and you can taste the distinct notes throughout the distinct menu.

Try tasty modern dishes at Ten Stories.

2. Bistro Manly, Manly Pacific MGallery Hotel Collection

Invoking the flavours of France, executive head chef Ryan Dawson and sous chef Toshi Ishihara effortlessly mix local seafood favourites with the spirit of haute cuisine at the popular Bistro Manly, part of the Manly Pacific hotel. The result? A relaxed dining experience filled with surprise flavour bursts enjoyed at a table overlooking Manly Beach.

With light and airy interiors, and dishes such as savoy and white rose ricotta rotolo and strawberry balsamic bresse chicken supreme, Bistro Manly is fusion dining at its best – with world-class waves just metres away.

Enjoy the flavours of France at Bistro Manly.

3. Tamarind, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

The most-awarded restaurant in Cairns is famous for good reason; not only has Tamarind been awarded a much-coveted chef hat, but the busy Pullman Reef Hotel Casino venue also uses fresh local ingredients to create their ‘Australian freestyle’ cuisine.

Using flavours and techniques from around the world, Tamarind’s menu is a respectful nod to diverse cultures and culinary traditions, with dishes such as kimchi risotto, lotus root curry and Daintree whole baby barramundi.

Treat yourself to ‘Australian freestyle’ cuisine at Tamarind.

4. Tesoro, Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

Aiming to hero Tasmania’s best produce, Tesoro’s head chef, Glen Tilly, can often be seen at Hobart’s food markets, where he searches for the next ingredient to feature in his Italian-inspired restaurant.

This Mövenpick hotel venue is big on flavour presented in creative and unexpected ways, so it’s little wonder that it’s fast becoming the place to be – especially as their Lunch Pronto offering includes pasta, pizza and risotto for just $20.

Take advantage of tasty lunch deals at Tesoro.

5. Spice Central Kitchen & Bar, Novotel Brisbane South Bank

In a city known for its growing culinary prowess, Spice Central Kitchen & Bar has made a name for itself as one of Brisbane’s best restaurants.

Serving amped-up versions of market food from around the world, the Novotel Brisbane South Bank eatery brings global cuisine to the trendy neighbourhood. Not surprisingly, executive chef Devranjan Dasgupta adds his meticulous attention to detail to the culinary journey.

Explore amped-up versions of market food from around the world.

6. Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar, Shadow Play by Peppers Melbourne

With a moody and sultry interior, sophisticated food and an impressive Victorian wine list, it’s no wonder that Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar has been called Southbank’s best kept secret.

Located in the lobby of Shadow Play by Peppers Melbourne, the venue offers a quiet corner in a busy part of the city for breakfast catch-ups and late-night gatherings. Not only is the menu surprising – think Parisian gnocchi and 12-month-aged prosciutto – but it’s influenced by local growers and fresh produce.

Book into Melbourne Southbank’s best kept secret.

7. Mr Good Guy, ibis Styles Hobart

As you take a seat at the colourful Mr Good Guy you’ll be transported to your last Southeast Asian holiday – all from the comfort of the modern ibis Styles Hobart.

Sip on Singapore slings and Vietnamese espresso martinis as you peruse a menu full of small and large dishes designed for sharing. Expect flavours and spices from around Asia, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Borneo.

Sip unique cocktails while perusing the innovative menu.

8. Pretty Boy, Novotel Melbourne Central

While Little Lonsdale Street is a sought-after address for Melbourne’s hip dining venues, back in the early 20th century it was notorious for criminals, brothels and gang warfare.

Taking on that history – as well as the name of one of America’s most prominent gangsters, Pretty Boy Floyd – the trendy Pretty Boy in Novotel Melbourne Central has gained a reputation for its hearty contemporary Italian dishes. Try the freshly baked focaccia with truffle butter, handmade pappardelle pasta with wagyu beef ragu and a to-die-for Sicilian cannoli.

Embrace Melbourne’s infamous history at Pretty Boy.

9. Miss Mi, Novotel Perth Murray Street

Put simply, Miss Mi’s menu of Asian-Australian-inspired charred, caramelised, smoked and scorched spices and flavours is a revelation. Created as a homage to the traditional art of the Asian grill, this Novotel Perth Murray Street restaurant is curated by Filipino-born Australian head chef Alex De Leon and offers up dishes such as lamb ribs with Szechuan glaze and roasted Japanese pumpkin with dahl curry.

You don’t have to travel west to experience this flavour explosion, either; you’ll find a sister Miss Mi restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer.

Taste unbeatable Asian-Australian-inspired dishes at Miss Mi.

10. Q Dining, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour

Although the location of this busy restaurant couldn’t be better – right in the heart of Circular Quay – its fresh and perfectly prepared menu is where it really shines.

Newly appointed executive chef Jiwon Do has earned many accolades in his previous appointments and now brings his mission to make people happy through food to Q Dining. Book for lunch or an early dinner to take advantage of the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbour from the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour.

Dine in the heart of Circular Quay.

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