AWARDED ONE HAT AT THE 2023 GOOD FOOD GUIDE AWARDS

South Yarra's only vegan restaurant and bar, Lona Misa, is honoured to receive a hat at the Australian Good Food Guide 2023 Restaurant Awards.

Hats have been awarded to top restaurants and chefs around the country since 1982. Lona Misa is the only independent hotel collection to win a hat at the awards ceremony and is one of two hotel restaurants to be included in the city awards.

“The whole team are over the moon with the accolade. At Lona Misa, we're committed to pushing the boundaries and changing people's perception of what vegan dining can be, and to have this recognised among the industry and our peers is an absolute thrill'', said Lona Misa's creative culinary partner and queen of vegan cuisine, Shannon Martinez.

Housed in the designer hotel Ovolo South Yarra, Lona Misa is artfully combined, rich in history, unchartered in territory and designed by award-winning agency, Luchetti Krelle. A sense of nostalgia translates in everything from the post-modern characters in the surrounding renaissance-inspired art to the quintessential chequered diner flooring reimagined in terrazzo.

Lona Misa's Latin-inspired menu is a collaboration between creative culinary partners and Melbourne hospitality legends Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters) and Ian Curley (French Saloon and Kirk's Wine Bar). The all-day venue translates from cafe to wine bar to restaurant, with menus sustainably crafted to be shareable, seasonal and flavourful. A strong focus is given to local produce and the freshest ingredients, promising a rebellious renaissance dining experience from root to stem.

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