Fine dining in regional Victoria
You can taste the best of regional Victoria's fresh, diverse and bountiful local produce in a variety of ways, but it's hard to go past the finest foods and wines in luxurious settings while feeling like you're a million miles from the rat race. Tour the pick of regional Victoria's fine dining establishments.
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Winner of Best Food/Wine Tourism for the second year at The Australian Travel & Tourism Awards 2006/2007, Lake House is consistently recognised as a destination for food and wine lovers.
King Street, Daylesford
Ph 03 5348 3329
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Simple, hearty Italian food benefits from the bountiful produce of the region. This is real comfort food in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere, with service to match.
98 Gavan Street, Bright
Ph 03 5755 2266
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The idyllic rural background sets the tone for the regional delicacies. Organic sourdough is baked on-site and the kitchen gardens inspire the five-course degustation dinners.
Badger's Brook Winery, 874 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream
Ph 03 5962 6161
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With the comfort of a traditional pub and the refined and creative use of seasonal produce of a fancy restaurant, this charming local marks the evolution of the gastro-pub.
1 East Street, Daylesford
Ph 03 5348 2091
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Providing a true gastronomic experience to Avenel, the menu is broad enough to delight any palate, the wines and food are expertly matched and the ambience is sublime.
1-9 Bank Street, Avenel
Ph 03 5796 2339
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This revitalised old pub serves traditional food with originality, creating familiar dishes with a twist, like lemon and thyme veal schnitzel stuffed with fontina cheese.
256 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
Ph 03 5962 4002
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Created to complement the winery, this restaurant can stand on its own. The menu changes daily, but the pigeon is an oft-repeated highlight, with wine to match.
65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds
Ph 03 5266 1120
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Head chef Stefano De Pieri (TV star and celeb chef) serves Italian food with flair and flavour. The menu is set each night, with dinner a series of surprises.
Mildura Grand Hotel, Seventh Street, Mildura
Ph 03 5023 0511
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Having earned his big-city stripes, chef Matthew Milsome has returned home to serve up a whimsical selection of mod-Oz dishes in this sleekly refurbished old bank building.
108 McLennan Street, Mooroopna
Ph 03 5825 3344
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Overlooking Mount Buffalo, this villa's northern Italian style complete with marble, fountains and tapestries complement Douglas Elder's authentic Italian cuisine.
630 Buckland Valley Road, Bright
Ph 03 5756 2000
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The Tuscan-style gardens, vineyards and lake are a romantic backdrop for the Mediterranean-themed dishes, a big draw for couples and pinot noir lovers.
150 Red Hill Road, Red Hill
Ph 03 5989 2977
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