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  • Guests feasting at the Good Food Guide Awards at the Plaza Ballroom.
    Guests feasting at the Good Food Guide Awards at the Plaza Ballroom.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • MC Tim Ross on the Good Food Guide 2017 Awards stage at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
    MC Tim Ross on the Good Food Guide 2017 Awards stage at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • From left: Aaron Turner, Joanna Smith and Drew Hamilton, the team from the Santa Vittoria Regional Restaurant of the ...
    From left: Aaron Turner, Joanna Smith and Drew Hamilton, the team from the Santa Vittoria Regional Restaurant of the Year, Igni. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Citi Chef of the Year Aaron Turner from Igni restaurant in Geelong.
    Citi Chef of the Year Aaron Turner from Igni restaurant in Geelong. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Jean-Paul Prunetti and Geraud Fabre accept their joint Vittoria Legend Award at The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2017.
    Jean-Paul Prunetti and Geraud Fabre accept their joint Vittoria Legend Award at The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2017.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Joint winners of the Vittoria Coffee Legend award, Jean-Paul Prunetti (left) and chef Geraud Fabre (centre) from South ...
    Joint winners of the Vittoria Coffee Legend award, Jean-Paul Prunetti (left) and chef Geraud Fabre (centre) from South Yarra favourite France-Soir with Rolando Schirato from Vittoria Coffee.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
    The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Brae's Dan Hunter accepts the award for Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year.
    Brae's Dan Hunter accepts the award for Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The team from Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year, Brae, including chef Dan Hunter (left).
    The team from Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year, Brae, including chef Dan Hunter (left). Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Champagne Taittinger Sommelier of the Year Jordan Marr from the new Oter French restaurant.
    Champagne Taittinger Sommelier of the Year Jordan Marr from the new Oter French restaurant. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
    The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Banjo Harris Plane from Bar Liberty with Town Mouse sommelier Meira Harel.
    Banjo Harris Plane from Bar Liberty with Town Mouse sommelier Meira Harel. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Citi Service Excellence award winner Caterina Borsato (left) from Caterina's Cucine e Bar with Tanya Smith from Citi.
    Citi Service Excellence award winner Caterina Borsato (left) from Caterina's Cucine e Bar with Tanya Smith from Citi. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Guests at the Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
    Guests at the Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Manu Potoi from Bar Liberty and Elenor Butler from Embla.
    Manu Potoi from Bar Liberty and Elenor Butler from Embla. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Nina Fitzpatrick presents the Don Levy Fitzpatrick Award.
    Nina Fitzpatrick presents the Don Levy Fitzpatrick Award. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • The team from Bar Liberty, winner of the Don Levy Fitzpatrick Award (for restaurant-quality food in a bar setting). ...
    The team from Bar Liberty, winner of the Don Levy Fitzpatrick Award (for restaurant-quality food in a bar setting). Pictured from left: Manu Potoi, Banjo Harris Plane and Casey Wall. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Andrew Joy from Marion, whose wine list was named Wine List of the Year.
    Andrew Joy from Marion, whose wine list was named Wine List of the Year. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The Age restaurant critic and Melbourne Good Food Month creative director Gemima Cody.
    The Age restaurant critic and Melbourne Good Food Month creative director Gemima Cody. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Philippe owner-chef Philippe Mouchel, a member of the Young Chef of the Year judging panel, with this year's winner, ...
    Philippe owner-chef Philippe Mouchel, a member of the Young Chef of the Year judging panel, with this year's winner, Jarrod Di Blasi from Ezard. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Chefs Thomas Woods (left) and Hayden McFarland (centre) from Woodland House, pictured with Ben Shewry from Attica.
    Chefs Thomas Woods (left) and Hayden McFarland (centre) from Woodland House, pictured with Ben Shewry from Attica. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • From left: The Age Good Food Guide Editor Roslyn Grundy, The Age Restaurant Critic Gemima Cody, Fairfax Good Food Guide ...
    From left: The Age Good Food Guide Editor Roslyn Grundy, The Age Restaurant Critic Gemima Cody, Fairfax Good Food Guide Editor Myffy Rigby and Good Food National Editor Nedahl Stelio arrive at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 awards. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Michael Ryan and Jeanette Henderson from Provenance in Beechworth, winner of the Regional Wine List of the Year Award.
    Michael Ryan and Jeanette Henderson from Provenance in Beechworth, winner of the Regional Wine List of the Year Award. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • A representative from Ezard @ Levantine Hill accepts the People's Choice Award.
    A representative from Ezard @ Levantine Hill accepts the People's Choice Award.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Guests at the Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
    Guests at the Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Nathan Toleman (left) and Ben Clark from Higher Ground, the inaugural Cafe of the Year.
    Nathan Toleman (left) and Ben Clark from Higher Ground, the inaugural Cafe of the Year. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
    The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Chef Justin James (right) and sommelier Carlos Simoes from the three-hatted Vue de Monde.
    Chef Justin James (right) and sommelier Carlos Simoes from the three-hatted Vue de Monde. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Attica owner-chef Ben Shewry arrives at the Good Food Guide Awards.
    Attica owner-chef Ben Shewry arrives at the Good Food Guide Awards. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • From left: Christian McCabe, Elenor Butler and Dave Verheul from Best New Restaurant, Embla.
    From left: Christian McCabe, Elenor Butler and Dave Verheul from Best New Restaurant, Embla.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Chef Koichi Minamishima from the three-hatted Minamishima restaurant.
    Chef Koichi Minamishima from the three-hatted Minamishima restaurant. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The team from Hem 27 accept the Best Cheap Eat Award.
    The team from Hem 27 accept the Best Cheap Eat Award. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Best Cheap Eat Award goes to Vietnamese venue Hem 27 in Flemington.
    Best Cheap Eat Award goes to Vietnamese venue Hem 27 in Flemington. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Ben Clark (left) and Nathan Toleman from Higher Ground cafe.
    Ben Clark (left) and Nathan Toleman from Higher Ground cafe. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
    The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.  Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Adam Robinson, founder of StreetSmart, accepts the Food for Good Award.
    Adam Robinson, founder of StreetSmart, accepts the Food for Good Award. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Kylie Staddon and Ben Shewry from the three-hatted Attica.
    Kylie Staddon and Ben Shewry from the three-hatted Attica. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • The Age Good Food Guide founding editor Claude Forrell, who has reviewed for the Guide for 36 years.
    The Age Good Food Guide founding editor Claude Forrell, who has reviewed for the Guide for 36 years. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Sonya Hoyle, General Manager Food and Parenting, Life Media and Events.
    Sonya Hoyle, General Manager Food and Parenting, Life Media and Events. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Sommelier Carlos Simoes (left) and chef Justin James from the three-hatted Vue de Monde.
    Sommelier Carlos Simoes (left) and chef Justin James from the three-hatted Vue de Monde. Photos: Daniel Pockett
  • Guests arriving at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
    Guests arriving at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards. Photo: Daniel Pockett
  • Guests arriving at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
    Guests arriving at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards. Photo: Daniel Pockett
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  • Guests feasting at the Good Food Guide Awards at the Plaza Ballroom.
  • MC Tim Ross on the Good Food Guide 2017 Awards stage at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
  • From left: Aaron Turner, Joanna Smith and Drew Hamilton, the team from the Santa Vittoria Regional Restaurant of the ...
  • Citi Chef of the Year Aaron Turner from Igni restaurant in Geelong.
  • Jean-Paul Prunetti and Geraud Fabre accept their joint Vittoria Legend Award at The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2017.
  • Joint winners of the Vittoria Coffee Legend award, Jean-Paul Prunetti (left) and chef Geraud Fabre (centre) from South ...
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
  • Brae's Dan Hunter accepts the award for Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year.
  • The team from Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year, Brae, including chef Dan Hunter (left).
  • Champagne Taittinger Sommelier of the Year Jordan Marr from the new Oter French restaurant.
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
  • Banjo Harris Plane from Bar Liberty with Town Mouse sommelier Meira Harel.
  • Citi Service Excellence award winner Caterina Borsato (left) from Caterina's Cucine e Bar with Tanya Smith from Citi.
  • Guests at the Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
  • Manu Potoi from Bar Liberty and Elenor Butler from Embla.
  • Nina Fitzpatrick presents the Don Levy Fitzpatrick Award.
  • The team from Bar Liberty, winner of the Don Levy Fitzpatrick Award (for restaurant-quality food in a bar setting). ...
  • Andrew Joy from Marion, whose wine list was named Wine List of the Year.
  • The Age restaurant critic and Melbourne Good Food Month creative director Gemima Cody.
  • Philippe owner-chef Philippe Mouchel, a member of the Young Chef of the Year judging panel, with this year's winner, ...
  • Chefs Thomas Woods (left) and Hayden McFarland (centre) from Woodland House, pictured with Ben Shewry from Attica.
  • From left: The Age Good Food Guide Editor Roslyn Grundy, The Age Restaurant Critic Gemima Cody, Fairfax Good Food Guide ...
  • Michael Ryan and Jeanette Henderson from Provenance in Beechworth, winner of the Regional Wine List of the Year Award.
  • A representative from Ezard @ Levantine Hill accepts the People's Choice Award.
  • Guests at the Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
  • Nathan Toleman (left) and Ben Clark from Higher Ground, the inaugural Cafe of the Year.
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
  • Chef Justin James (right) and sommelier Carlos Simoes from the three-hatted Vue de Monde.
  • Attica owner-chef Ben Shewry arrives at the Good Food Guide Awards.
  • From left: Christian McCabe, Elenor Butler and Dave Verheul from Best New Restaurant, Embla.
  • Chef Koichi Minamishima from the three-hatted Minamishima restaurant.
  • The team from Hem 27 accept the Best Cheap Eat Award.
  • Best Cheap Eat Award goes to Vietnamese venue Hem 27 in Flemington.
  • Ben Clark (left) and Nathan Toleman from Higher Ground cafe.
  • The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
  • Adam Robinson, founder of StreetSmart, accepts the Food for Good Award.
  • Kylie Staddon and Ben Shewry from the three-hatted Attica.
  • The Age Good Food Guide founding editor Claude Forrell, who has reviewed for the Guide for 36 years.
  • Sonya Hoyle, General Manager Food and Parenting, Life Media and Events.
  • Sommelier Carlos Simoes (left) and chef Justin James from the three-hatted Vue de Monde.
  • Guests arriving at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.
  • Guests arriving at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.

Regional restaurateurs were the grinners at The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards.

Carrying off some of the big gongs were Birregurra's Brae, winning Restaurant of the Year, and newcomer Igni in Geelong, which gained two hats on debut and added two trophies to its cabinet (Santa Vittoria Regional Restaurant of the Year and Citi Chef of the Year award for co-owner and chef Aaron Turner).

Swanky winery restaurant Ezard @ Levantine Hill, in the Yarra Valley, won the publicly voted People's Choice Award, and a hat.

Also flying the flag for regional restaurants were Healesville Hotel, which regained the hat it lost last year, Patricia's Table in Milawa, which grabbed its first, and Fen in Port Fairy and Stefano's in Mildura, which both gained their second hats.

In the city and suburbs, fortunes rose for Anchovy, Bar Lourinha, Elyros, Highline at the Railway Hotel, Lee Ho Fook and Noir – all were rewarded with toques this year.

But what goes up inevitably comes down. Bistro Vue, Da Noi, Gladioli, Kenzan, MoVida Aqui, Rosetta and The Roving Marrow all lost hats.

Among the new restaurants getting among the culinary millinery were Amaru, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Embla, Estelle by Scott Pickett, French Saloon, Ides, Marion, Nora and Oter.

City and suburbs

THREE HATS

Attica 

Minamishima

Vue de Monde

TWO HATS

Circa

Cutler & Co

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Estelle by Scott Pickett

Ezard

Flower Drum

Grossi Florentino Upstairs

Lume

Matteo's

The Press Club

Rockpool Bar & Grill

Saint Crispin

Spice Temple

Woodland House

ONE HAT

Amaru

Anchovy

Bacash

Bar Lourinha

Bistro Guillaume

Cafe Di Stasio

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Centonove

Coda

Cumulus Inc.

Dandelion

Donovans

Easy Tiger Smith St

Elyros

Embla

Epocha

European

French Saloon

The Grand

Highline at the Railway Hotel

Ides

Il Bacaro

Kappo

Lee Ho Fook

Longrain

Maha

Marion

Merricote

Mister Jennings

MoVida

Noir

Nora

O.My

Oter

Pei Modern

The Point Albert Park

Rosetta

Sarti

Supernormal

Tipo 00

Tonka

The Town Mouse

Union Dining

Regional

THREE HATS

Brae, Birregurra

TWO HATS

Fen, Port Fairy

Igni, Geelong

Lake House, Daylesford

Provenance, Beechworth

Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

Stefano's, Mildura

Ten Minutes by Tractor, Main Ridge

ONE HAT

A La Grecque, Aireys Inlet

Catfish, Ballarat

Eleonore's, Yering

Ezard at Levantine Hill, Coldstream

Gladioli, Inverleigh

The Good Table, Castlemaine

Healesville Hotel, Healesville

Kazuki's, Daylesford

Masons of Bendigo, Bendigo

Montalto, Red Hill South

Paringa Estate, Red Hill South

Patricia's Table, Milawa

Pickled Pig, Warrnambool

Port Phillip Estate, Red Hill South

Public Inn, Castlemaine

Simones, Bright

Source Dining, Kyneton

Tani Eat & Drink, Bright

Terrace Restaurant, Wahgunyah

Tulip, Geelong