Australia’s leading food bible, Gourmet Traveller, has named Red Hill venue Lunetta the ACT Restaurant of the Year.

The award was revealed at a gala ceremony at Hobart’s Henry Jones Art Hotel on 18 August, marking a major recognition for Lunetta so soon after opening in November 2024.

Lunetta was also a national finalist in the Gourmet Traveller Best New Restaurant category, one of only six new restaurants across the nation to make the final listing.

The award is the latest recognition for Lunetta, which restaurateur Tracy Keeley and her business partners Nicholas and Matthew Keeley opened after restoring the Red Hill modernist landmark.

“We’re deeply honoured to be named the ACT Restaurant of the Year. Lunetta has been a labour of love from day one, from restoring this beautiful Red Hill landmark to crafting each detail of the dining experience. We’re so grateful for the support from our guests, the Canberra community, and our extraordinary team who bring it all to life each day,” shares Tracy.

Sydney seafood institution Saint Peter claimed the most prestigious award of the night, named the best restaurant in the country. Click here to see all the award winners.

The Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards, currently in their 45th year, pride themselves on their independent judging process conducted by a panel of experts, including Australia’s most experienced food critics, to identify the best of Australia’s dining scene.

Lunetta is located upstairs at Red Hill Lookout and is open Wednesday and Thursday 5:30pm until late and Friday and Saturday 12 noon until late.

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