Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) unveiled the winners of the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence for the ACT last night.

Les Bistronomes in Campbell was the big winner on the night, securing the titles of Restaurant of the Year, Premium Dining of the Year, and Best European Restaurant for the second straight year. Hotel Realm in Barton was named Caterer of the Year and also received the award for Wedding Caterer of the Year.

R&CA CEO Suresh Manickam praised the winners, acknowledging their remarkable contributions to the hospitality sector in the ACT.

“We are continually inspired by the passion, creativity, and unwavering dedication displayed by all those who contribute to the restaurant and catering industry. From chefs and restaurateurs to servers and suppliers, they all play a vital role in shaping the gastronomic identity of this region and enriching the lives of their patrons,” Mr. Manickam said.

The complete list of the award winners in the ACT:

MAJOR AWARDS

CATERER OF THE YEAR – Hotel Realm, Barton

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – Les Bistronomes, Campbell

RESTAURANT AWARDS

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT – Stella’s By The Lake, Belconnen

CAFÉ DINING – Stella’s By The Lake, Belconnen

CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – The Boat House, Barton

EUROPEAN RESTAURANT – Les Bistronomes, Campbell

INDIAN RESTAURANT – Sweet Mahal, Amaroo

ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Mezzalira Italian Restaurant, Canberra

PREMIUM DINING – Les Bistronomes, Campbell

RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL/RESORT – Diplomat Bar & Grill – Ramada by  Wyndham, Griffith

RESTAURANT IN A PUB/CLUB Restaurant – National Press Club of Australia, Barton

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT – Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant, Erindale

STEAK RESTAURANT – The Meat & Wine Co, Canberra

WINE BAR – Vincent Restaurant, Barton

CATERING AWARDS

EDUCATION CATERER – Trippas White Group – Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill

EVENTS CATERER – National Press Club of Australia, Barton

WEDDING CATERER – Hotel Realm, Barton