Our Awards

Chianti Classico is one of Adelaide’s most consistently awarded Italian restaurants over almost a quarter of a century. The following is only a sample of awards and recognition won by the restaurant more recently in its Hutt Street location.

2001 American Express – Best Metropolitan Restaurant

2002 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Italian Formal Dining

2004 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Italian

2004 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast

2005 Restaurant & Catering NATIONAL Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast

2005 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Maitre d’ of the Year – Maria Favaro

2007 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast

2007 NATIONAL Restaurant & Caterers’ Association Awards – Best Breakfast

2008 SA Somelier of the Year – Duncan Vent

2008 ‘Three Glasses’ by Gourmet Traveller’s 2008 Australian Restaurant Guide – Mark Veall

2008 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards - Best Breakfast

2008 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards - Apprentice Chef of the Year -
Jacob (Jake) Davey

2009 Restaurant & Catering NATIONAL Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast

2009 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards- Most Popular

The Advertiser Adelaide Food Awards ‘09 – Best Italian