It was a night of jubilation at the Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, where El Estanco, was recognised with the prestigious Specialty Restaurant award. The entire team at El Estanco was absolutely thrilled, dancing the night away in celebration of their hard-earned accolade.
El Estanco is nestled in a beautifully restored property in the heart of Greenock. This establishment offers a unique blend of Barossa traditions and South American flair, creating an inviting atmosphere for its guests.
Here’s a comprehensive list of all the distinguished winners from the evening:
RESTAURANT AWARDS
- Asian Restaurant: Hut and Soul, Adelaide
- City Breakfast Restaurant: Pony and Cole, Hindmarsh
- Regional Breakfast Restaurant: Whalers Seaside Dining, Encounter Bay
- Burger Bar: Burger Incredible, Unley
- City Café Dining: High Street Café, Kensington
- Regional Café Dining: Bombora on the River, Goolwa South
- Chinese Restaurant: Concubine, Adelaide
- Formal Contemporary Australian Restaurant: Pipers of Penola, Penola
- Informal Contemporary Australian Restaurant: Swagman Country Dining, Hindmarsh Valley
- European Restaurant: Estia Restaurant, Henley Beach
- Family Dining: Bocelli Caffé Ristorante, Adelaide
- Indian Restaurant: Laxmi’s Tandoori Indian Restaurant, Glenunga
- Italian Restaurant: LOMBRA Cantina, West Lakes
- Pizza Restaurant: Sportivo Pizzeria & Café, West Lakes
- Premium Dining: Five Regions Restaurant, North Adelaide
- Restaurant in a Pub/Club: Watervale Hotel, Watervale
- Restaurant in a Winery: d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, McLaren Vale
- Seafood Restaurant: Fishbank Bar and Grill, Adelaide
- Formal Steak Restaurant: Mayura Station’s The Tasting Room, Millicent
- Informal Steak Restaurant: Seafire on the Marina, Glenelg
- Vietnamese Restaurant: Miss Viet Kitchen, Port Adelaide
CATERING AWARDS
- Function/Convention Centre Caterer: Events at SkyCity, Adelaide
- Industrial/Institutional Caterer: Chartwell’s – St Ann’s College, North Adelaide
- Site-Contract Caterer: Civeo – Prominent Hill, Glendambo
- Wedding Caterer: Adelaide Oval Functions & Events, Adelaide
PARTNER AWARDS
- Onemusic Excellence Award: Atelier, Crafers
MAJOR AWARDS
- Hall of Fame – Family Dining: Anthony’s Cucina e Pizzeria, Paradise
- Casual Dining of the Year: Bocelli Caffé Ristorante, Adelaide
- Caterer of the Year: Events at SkyCity, Adelaide
- Restaurant of the Year: d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, McLaren Vale
Congratulations to all the winners, with a special shoutout to El Estanco. It’s an exciting time for the culinary scene in Barossa Valley, and we’re immensely proud of our regional representation. Cheers to continued excellence and innovation! 🎉🍷🥂
