Foodie Wine Destinations
Explore Foodie Wine Destinations in the Yarra Valley
Where great wine meets unforgettable dining
The Yarra Valley isn’t just a world-class wine region — it’s one of Australia’s most exciting places to eat. From woodfired kitchens and local-produce platters to fine dining and modern cellar-door cuisine, this trail highlights the wineries and producers where the food is as much a drawcard as the wine.Â
Designed for grazing, long lunches, and lingering over views, this trail gives visitors flexibility: choose one hero lunch destination, or structure a progressive food-and-wine day with snacks, share plates and tastings across the region.
Featured Foodie Destinations:
Balgownie Estate, Boat O’Craigo, Chandon, De Bortoli Yarra Valley, TarraWarra Estate, Helen & Joey Estate, Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar, Levantine Hill Estate, Meletos (Punt Road Wines), Soumah of Yarra Valley, St Huberts The Stag, TarraWarra Estate, Paynes Rise and Sir Paz Estate.
Trail Highlights
This trail works beautifully for couples, groups, celebrations or anyone wanting a delicious, relaxed day discovering the Valley through food.
Featuring wineries with restaurants and curated menus, discover a variety of experiences across the Yarra Valley.
On the trail
Cuisine: Modern Australian · Vineyard views · Restaurant 1309.
Breakfast, long lunches and elevated dining meet sweeping hinterland views. Expect regional produce, estate wines, generous plates and a refined but relaxed ambience.Â
Cuisine: Woodfired pizzas · Grazing boards · Wine & chocolate/cheese flights.
A perennial favourite for relaxed, delicious food. Think generous pizzas, local cheese pairings, and friendly tasting flights overlooking the vineyard — perfect for groups and casual long lunches.
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Cuisine: Sparkling-focused dining · French bistro influence.
Sophisticated, light-filled dining with creative dishes designed to pair with sparkling wine. A polished, celebratory stop perfect for brunch or a long lunch with bubbles.
Cuisine: Italian-inspired · Handmade pasta · Vineyard estate dining.
Warm hospitality and authentic northern Italian flavours. Handmade pasta, risotto, seasonal produce and Italian family spirit define this landmark restaurant. A top pick for diners seeking romance or comfort classics.
Cuisine: Seasonal, featuring outstanding local producers.
With sweeping views of the Yarra Valley and expansive outdoor dining area, the kitchen team crafts a seasonal menu that is a symphony of flavours, textures, and aromas. with a commitment to quality and sustainability.Â
Cuisine: Led by Culinary Consultant Mark Ebbels, the restaurant celebrates Helen and Joey’s Chinese heritage.
With a wood-fired grill adding flavour and complexity to creative cuisine and sweeping views, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a long lunch, an elegant evening meal or Yum Cha on a Sunday.
Cuisine: Fire-driven dishes · Chef’s menus · Sustainable local produce.
One of the region’s most exciting food destinations. Think charcoal-grilled seafood, O’Connor beef, garden greens, house-made charcuterie and a design-led dining space inside an urban winery. A hotspot for serious food lovers.
Cuisine: French/Middle Eastern fusion · Chef-hatted style · Luxury
One of the Valley’s most premium dining environments. Precision cooking, architectural beauty and opulent wine pairings — the ultimate splurge for serious gourmands.
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Encompassing a restaurant with sweeping Yarra Valley views, events space, day spa, boutique hotel and Punt Road Wines Cellar Door, the Meletos precinct is the perfect spot to unwind and disconnect.Â
Cuisine: Northern Italian · Primi–secondi · Vineyard lunches.
A fan favourite for long lunches. Handmade pasta, estate-grown produce, northern Italian techniques and a Tuscan ambience — one of the most consistently loved dining experiences in the region.
Cuisine: Café-style brunch · Light lunches · Provisions.
A beautiful modern cellar door with an elevated café, perfect for earlier-day dining, coffee, salads, tartines and pastries. A great first stop or mid-morning refresh.
Cuisine: Seasonal, Italian inspired.
Casual dining offering light lunches, seafood, salads, curry, pasta and pizza, & more. Plus a little something for the sweet tooth.
Cuisine: Woodfire lunch.
With a woodfire lunch menu and sweeping winery views, discover a perfect culinary compliment to enhance the wine tasting experience.