Our Awards

Over a quarter century Chianti Classico is one of Adelaide’s most consistently awarded Italian restaurants. The following are more recent awards since the restaurant’s move to Hutt Street.

Ospitalità Italiana accreditation, presented by the Italian Government and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Australia. This accreditation recognises the restaurant’s commitment to delivering an authentic Italian dining experience, recreating a little piece of Italy.
2010 SA Sommelier of the Year – Duncan Vent (also 2008)
2009 The Advertiser Adelaide Food Awards – Best Italian
2009 Restaurant & Catering Association NATIONAL Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast
2009 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards- Most Popular
2008 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards - Best Breakfast
2008 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards - Apprentice Chef of the Year -
Jacob (Jake) Davey
2008 ‘Three Glasses’ by Gourmet Traveller’s 2008 Australian Restaurant Guide – Mark Veall
2008 SA Sommelier of the Year - Duncan Vent
2007 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast
2007 Restaurant & Catering Association NATIONAL Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast
2005 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Maitre d’ of the Year – Maria Favaro
2005 Restaurant & Catering Association NATIONAL Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast
2004 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Italian
2004 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Best Breakfast
2002 Restaurant & Catering Association SA Excellence Awards – Italian Formal Dining
2001 American Express – Best Metropolitan Restaurant