Esposito’s passion for food is evident in everything that comes out of the kitchen. This is the food of a happy chef.” John Lethlean. The Age.
BEST NEW RESTAURANT (FINALIST) THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2009
Esposito was a finalist in the Best New Restaurant Category
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
The Victorian Restaurant and Caterers’ Association 2008
Awards for Excellence, Esposito won Best Seafood Restaurant in Victoria.
THE GOURMET TRAVELLER RESTAURANT GUIDE
Esposito achieved one star and is considered among the top 100 dining experiences in Australia.
GREAT CHEFS PROGRAM
“Melburnians’ diverse palates are perfectly suited to this chef who likes to create outside the square. Maurice is as multicultural as Melbourne itself. His knowledge of produce combined with his love of cooking ensures that dishes are progressive, innovative and delicious.”
ONE CHEF’S HAT
THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2009
Esposito has been awarded one chef’s hat in The Age Good Food Guide 2009
BOB HART – Herald Sun Weekend
“Esposito is one of the chef’s who has helped lift food standards in Melbourne. “Esposito at Toofey’s remains the best seafood restaurant in town. “The seafood is so fresh I expected to have my fork wrenched from my hand at any moment.
It’s that good.”
JOHN LETHLEAN – The Age
“Esposito is a marvellous modern cook with an Italian outlook and
an open mind. The service, led by a particularly savvy maitre d' from Sydney, Michelle Louis, is exceptional.
THE RESTAURANT AND CATERING ASSOCIATION 2008 AWARDS
Best Seafood Restaurant