The Australian dining scene is buzzing after the announcement of this year's Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Awards, and at NOROCK we couldn't be more thrilled. Among the winners are two exceptional restaurants that not only showcase the best in food and service but also feature NOROCK self-stabilising table bases as part of their dining experience.
Saint Peter: Restaurant of the Year
Adding to their trophy cabinet once again, Sydney’s Saint Peter has taken out the coveted Restaurant of the Year title. Helmed by Josh and Julie Niland, Saint Peter is renowned worldwide for its pioneering approach to seafood dining, celebrating the whole fish with unrivalled creativity and precision. Beyond the extraordinary menu, the space itself reflects a dedication to detail, comfort, and innovation — qualities that mirror the ethos of NOROCK.
Saint Peter features our Parkway self-stabilising table bases, chosen for their understated design and flawless functionality. In a restaurant where every plate tells a story and every detail matters, the stability of the dining experience is non-negotiable. NOROCK’s patented mechanical system ensures that guests can focus on the remarkable food without distraction, no matter the surface beneath their table.
NOROCK table bases have been a dream solution to an aspect of dining that has always frustrated the life out of me!
Gibney: Western Australia’s Best Restaurant
On the other side of the country, Perth’s Gibney has been crowned Western Australia’s Best Restaurant of the Year. Set against the sparkling backdrop of Cottesloe Beach, Gibney blends a classic European brasserie feel with modern sophistication. Its interiors are polished and inviting — the perfect match for its menu of refined yet approachable dishes.
Gibney proudly features a combination of our Lunar and NRxTMH self-stabilising table bases, elevating both the dining room and alfresco areas. These bases bring together contemporary design with the proven reliability of NOROCK technology. In a space where long lunches roll into sunset drinks, comfort and elegance go hand-in-hand — and NOROCK ensures that every glass and plate rests steady, no matter where you sit.
Award-winning spaces, award-winning bases
It’s no coincidence that two of Australia’s most celebrated restaurants also feature NOROCK. Our table bases don’t just solve the age-old problem of wobbly tables; they complement the vision of architects, designers, and restaurateurs who demand the very best for their spaces.
NOROCK has been recognised internationally with multiple design accolades, including the Good Design Gold Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Most recently, our collaboration with interior design studio Tom Mark Henry — the NRxTMH self-stabilising table base — won another Good Design Award, and was a Top 3 Finalist at the Hospitality Design Awards. These honours reflect the same spirit of innovation and excellence that defines restaurants like Saint Peter and Gibney.
At NOROCK, we believe dining is about more than food; it’s about creating an atmosphere where every detail enhances the experience. Seeing our self-stabilising table bases in Australia’s best restaurants is a proud reminder that stability and design go hand-in-hand with world-class hospitality.
Congratulations to all the winners of the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards 2025 — and to Saint Peter and Gibney, thank you for choosing NOROCK to be part of your award-winning story.
