Loosen your belts: the delicious. 100 is back for 2023!

While previous guides have lauded the achievements of our finest restaurants, this year, we wanted to recognise the best of the best eats and treats that everyone can enjoy.

Ever wondered who makes the best banh mi, the nicest vanilla slice or the most delicious doughnut in your area?

This year, the delicious. 100 focuses on the 20 most-searched food categories – from pizza and pies to fish & chips and tacos. Whatever you’re craving, we have it covered.

The guide rounds up the best offerings across five states covering New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and – for the first time – Tasmania.

VIEW THE FULL LIST AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE NOW

At delicious., we love a good restaurant recommendation, which is why we asked you, the public, to help us curate our best of the best list.  Thousands of nominations were received for this year’s guide, which were tallied along with recommendations from our expert team of reviewers.

delicious. Editor-in-Chief Krysia Bonkowski said Australians were spending less on fine dining and more on accessible food experiences, such as a treat from their local bakery or casual offerings at local cafes and pubs.

But despite the challenges posed by current economic pressures, Australians were still eager to find the best local dishes on offer, Bonkowski said.

“We’ve been on the hunt for the best food discoveries in the country. Diners are hungry to know where they can find the best ramen in town, or the best taco in the state – and we think we’ve done the heavy lifting… or eating!

“Australia is a food-loving nation. We love to seek out new culinary experiences, taking delight in exploring different cuisines and discovering hidden gems in our neighbourhoods. While we may be more conscious of our spending, we’re still enthusiastic about dining out. It’s a culinary renaissance of sorts. This list is a celebration of a more varied, dynamic food scene, celebrating both cost-effective eats and splurge-worthy treats.”

Find out who made the ‘Best of the Best’ list in your state now at delicious100.com.au.

You can also find the full list in the Weekend Magazine in the Saturday Telegraph, Saturday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail and The Advertiser on Saturday, October 21.

This year, readers can vote for their favourite venue in each category – crowning the “Best of the Best” in each state. By voting, you will automatically go in the draw to win 1 of 10 $500 dining vouchers.