A spread of South Australian restaurants has achieved distinguished culinary honours by becoming the first in the nation to receive stars from world-renowned guide Michelin.

At a glitzy, red-carpet ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday evening, Michelin dished out one-star ratings to 10 SA eateries.

It also delivered a single, coveted two-star rating to Magill Estate Restaurant, which overlooks Penfolds winery.

The one-star winners are Anvers Restaurant, Maxwell Restaurant, Botanic, Arkhe, Esmay, Aurora at Ila, Hentley Farm, LVN Restaurant at Bird In Hand, Aptos and Skillogalee Barrel House.

"Tonight marks an historic milestone. The first time the Michelin Guide has recognised restaurants in Australia," Michelin Guide international director said Gwendal Poullennec.

"To every restaurant recognised tonight — congratulations."

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