We are deeply honoured to be named among the La Liste Top 1000 Restaurants for 2025—a global recognition of gastronomy that celebrates the

In October 2025, we’re embarking on a unique bicycle, food, and cultural tour through Japan with Bespoke Cycle Group, and we'd love to have

The Golden Plate Awards 2023 once again reflect the efforts of the Kadota team. Our staff’s unwavering commitment to excellence and going...

This achievement is a testament to the incredible dedication of our entire team. Being acknowledged as one of the best restaurant...

We are honoured to be featured in this Australian Good Food Guide Chef article. Exploring Australia's Culinary Frontier: Meet the Chefs...

We are honoured to be featured in this Australian Good Food Guide dining destinations article. Take Time Out to Invigorate Your Foodie...

In the countdown to AGFG Chef Hats Awards 2024 we’re thrilled to be featured in a couple of recent articles. "We Kick Off Chef Hat 2024...

+ OUTSTANDING FRONT OF HOUSE + BEST CONTEMPORARY DINING + APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR In December 2022 Kadota was awarded the Golden Plate...

Precise fine dining delivered with prowess... Run by couple Aaron Schembri (chef) and Risa Kadota (manager), who are on hand to guide you...

No restaurant better captures the seasons than Daylesford’s Kadota. Owners Aaron Schembri and Risa Kadota met working in Japan’s best...

After just 12 months of operation Kadota is awarded two hats in the Australian Good Food Guide.

This dining experience brought me to tears as I realised that we had just been a part of a true labour of love and passion for art,...

We have proudly won the readers' choice award in 2022.

Richard Cornish, 28 August 2021 In this region, we pride ourselves on our vineyards, forests and rugged landscapes, mineral springs, and...

Daylesford has long been the home of relaxation, restoration and sumptuousness; whether you’re experiencing a soak at the hot springs or...

David Whitley, 2 June 2021 The plentiful, top-quality regional produce is showcased in the many restaurants and vineyards dotted in and...

Published on 19 March 2021 Born in Daylesford, Aaron Schembri has spent the past 15 years honing his craft in the culinary scene....

Richard Cornish, March 9, 2021 After honing his skills working with George Calombaris at The Press Club, Joe Grbac at Saxe and Hajime...