Created by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in 1900, the guide was originally designed to encourage motorists to travel, ultimately boosting their core business of selling tires. It offered drivers maps and recommendations for places to eat and stay, before becoming one of the best-known names in restaurant recognition. Michelin stars were introduced in 1926 and have since become an important distinction for chefs and restaurants around the world. One star recognizes high-quality cuisine, two stars indicate excellent cuisine worth a detour, while three stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine worthy of a special trip. Among the one-star recipients is Arkhé in Norwood, which specializes in open-fire cooking, while Aptos in Adelaide serves a tasting menu focused on native Australian ingredients. Here’s the full list: Two Michelin Stars One Michelin Star Anvers Restaurant, Kangarilla Maxwell Restaurant, McLaren Vale Botanic, Adelaide Arkhé, Norwood Esmay, Adelaide Aurora at ILA, Adelaide Hentley Farm, Seppeltsfield LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand, Woodside Aptos, Stirling Skillogalee Barrel House, Sevenhill The broader guide includes more than 70 other South Australian restaurants, some of which are recognized through the Bib. Category Gourmand, which highlights restaurants that offer good food at more moderate prices.
