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Biota Dining

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"Consistently gracing Australia’s top restaurant lists, the two-hatted Biota is a must-do for anyone serious about eating, or just anyone visiting..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Husband treated me to a weekend in the Southern Highlands as a little post-birthday escape. I’ve heard about Biota and always wanted to try it, so..."

Andy Quan

"Great dining experience. Got a cozy spot on couch by the fire. Standout dishes of the night was the octopus with tomatoes and basil (so much flavour..."

Kerri

"We arrive for late brunch/early lunch this fine Monday. The place is still preparing for the throng.The waiter is personable and efficient,..."

Peter White

"Great ambience and service. Staff were friendly and attentive. We came here after friends recommended it to us as a must do when in the southern..."

PurplePasta

"Amazing restaurant to visit, located just over 1 hour drive from Sydney. All the food are sourced locally and house made. Follow me on instagram @..."

Cissythescorpio

"What amazing food and reputation Biota has. Cheers! A toast with the Macallan to all whisky lovers. As representatives of the Australian Good Food..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"I visited Biota Dining in the late afternoon for pre-dinner cocktails. I am a martini aficionado and was pleased with their eclectic choice of..."

J S Lasher

"The girls and I went down to Bowral the weekend of my birthday. Biota was the pivotal element of the trip. The package we booked was $285pp for a..."

Samanthawxlow

"Biota dining boasts 2 chefs hats and an even well paced rustic environment. The staff were so friendly and accomodation and the food was lovely And..."

TotalAwkward

"I’ve previously only known Biota for its degustation menu, but it also has a more casual lunch / BBQ menu. The best part of the casual variety is..."

Bad Table Manners

"Just outside of the Bowral town centre, Biota Dining is a fine-dining restaurant shrouded by a tall row of bushes along the main street. There is..."

MSGCafeteria

"Had an excellent time dining here for a wine showcase for McWilliams. The food was delicious whilst restrained- which really showed off the quality..."

Clay McInnes

"Great atmosphere and astonishing experience~ drove 2 hrs to get here and try biota for the first time.. Everything was fantastic! Great service! Very..."

Lucianna Guo

"Went to Biota dining for a late Sunday lunch. It was a nicely styled space with seating outdoors as well. It was a sunny day so we sat outside with a..."

Thewhereto

"The two-hatted Biota Dining has put Bowral on the map as a foodie destination, just a 90 minute drive away from Sydney in the gorgeously green hills..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"Having the last day of a long weekend to spare the Foodie Mookie crew and friends looked around for for a foodie day trip destination. Pookie had..."

Foodie Mookie

"Staff amazing. Ambiance is very warm and intimate for couples. The food is truly fantastic. Out of the 7 dishes I could not fault a single one...."

Mark Dragar

"And then there was one… and this is it! My 100th and final Top 100 to complete the 2016 list! Once again, it’s one of those places that has..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"This Nordic style restaurant is probably the closest you will get to Noma without going there. Only 1.5 hours from Sydney, it feels like a getaway as..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"We had the Summer seven course tasting menu and everything was exquisite. Highlights for me were the goose ham, optional cheese platter and frozen..."

Rebekah

"With two hats under their belt and a menu created from their own garden, Biota is leaps ahead of the competition. Naturally, I expected a..."

Leesah

"A friend's wedding was held near Bowral NSW which provided an opportunity to check out Biota Dining. Some friends and I went there for lunch. Biota..."

Foodpornjournal

"Outstanding, hyper-local cuisine. Produce and (for the most part) wine from the surrounding area of the Southern Highlands. We had the 5 course..."

Simon Rush

"It’s looking like a warm summer, but back in cold wintry days we took a Thursday off to do a day trip to Bowral and surrounds. The main purpose of..."

A Food Fable

"Never gone anywhere else for breakfast at Pyrmont Growers Market since I tried the black sausage-egg- onion jam- white egg aioli roll from Biota. The..."

Lea

"Took my wife here for a birthday treat given that she is a good cook I want to challenge her taste buds and reading the menus it concerned us both..."

Anthony

"Beautiful and delicate food. Wow! Each bite was an explosion in my mouth. Flavours and textures worked wonders together, creating delicate and..."

Brooke Fraser

"Good Food, Equivocal Service. The food was imaginative and really very good, although I'm sure I had a tinned peach as part of my desert. The space..."

Tim

"THE CHEESE. The cheese is just AMAZING... That's all for..."

DiRNiS

"Amazing desserts. The savoury dishes are also very good, but I feel the standout is Biota..."

N

"Was to be a Romantic Dinner. Biota's food was very imaginative and special. Unfortunately, being seated facing the kitchen, I spent the entire 5..."

KatS

"We are locals and have been to biota dining a few times. And I must say we have loved it each time. The food is interesting and beautiful and it is..."

James

"Incredible country dining. Hands down the best country restaurant we've visited, cute and charming but smart and sleek. The food is innovative, fresh..."

Jono C

"Grazing in the sunshine. Enjoyed a great lunch far from home (Perth) on the holiday Monday. Great salad and humus and fresh and zesty prawns and..."

Michael Paton

"This is a rave review! It couldn't really get much better. Sensational,interesting food brilliantly complimented by glorious wine in a fabulous roomy..."

John Garrod

"The Tapas is great, however that is within the talent and capabilities of the chef. The food in the fine dining is an overly ambitious effort by a..."

Geoffrey Ballard

"I have been to this establishment twice now... And both times I can only say amazing things about everything and everyone. The food was impeccable......"

C.B

"We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Biota. We ate in the lounge from the tapas menu & everything was delicious - from the duck crepes, hand cut..."

Bel G

"Return visit, even better than the first time. We checked out biota not long after they opened. were very impressed at the quality of their dishes..."

Dex Choong

"Congratulations on achieving a hat and thank you for a superb dining experience from the impeccable service to the exquisite..."

G McFeat

"Something different. Two of us went for breakfast quite early one Sunday. He ordered poached eggs on toast, I ordered the truffle cheese toasted..."

Vix

"March 15, 2015 18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral NSW For Valentine’s day this year, Belly 2 was feeling romantic – he organised a surprise weekend away..."

Twohappybellies

"Biota Dining was simply awesome and we will definitely be..."

Out4LongLunch

"Chef de cuisine James Viles has taken on one of the most onerous culinary challenges possible - to create groundbreaking modern Australian cuisine,..."

I'm Still Hungry

"James has worked alongside some of the world's best chefs including Alain Ducasse and Hans Haas, so it's no wonder that his restaurant, Biota Dining,..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Biota Dining is located in the town of Bowral, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The only time I have been to Bowral was to have a quick walk around..."

A Foodie's Joy

"Biota Dining is a true gem tucked away in this magical little town of Bowral in the Southern Highlands. They grow their own vegetables and herbs and..."

From Across The Kitchen Table

"At $124 for seven exquisite courses it actually feels like good value for money and I would definitely be keen to return to sample the menu at..."

Nichola Midgley

"Hidden behind the green shrubbery is a haven for culinary charm headed by Chef James Viles who uses ingredients from local producers and from the..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"“They’ll be made into pâté! That’s why they’re such vicious creatures – they know what’s coming,” snipes a passing father after the..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Beautiful space, very unique decoration. Flavors in dishes are well ballanced to enhance the natural taste of ingredients. The sourdough is a pure..."

Stephen ZHENG

"Biota held a pop up at Chippendale and we had an amazing time. Their modern Australian, rustic, delicious meals are designed to be eaten with your..."

Shan McVee

"Biota is easily one of my top 5 favourite restaurants in the world. I’ve dined here over a dozen times for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even just..."

Ernie Kim

"I loved everything but I just wished there was MORE of it! Or rather, a-la-carte options. Perhaps it was because we visited on Easter Friday but..."

Mavis Tian

"Where to begin...? I had been looking forward to this for weeks! Suffice to say, you need to book weeks in advance. Our table was perfect, far enough..."

Jonah Green

"Such a delightful place almost in the heart of Bowral. Food was magnificent and the service was delightful. A perfect place for a celebration or an..."

Lana “Banana”

"If you want to try some delicious and slightly experimental meals, this is for you. Not all dishes were winners, but each one is exciting and..."

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