Must-see restaurants in Yarra Valley

  • Giant Steps

    Yarra Valley

    Known for both its cellar door and buzzing restaurant, this slick operation takes the quality of its food and wine seriously and is a great choice for a…

  • Habituel

    Yarra Valley

    Its name is taken from the French term L'habituel (the things one does every day), and this excellent cafe does everyday things, such as coffee and…

  • Oakridge

    Yarra Valley

    Head here to taste Oakridge's acclaimed chardonnay in one of the most stunning cellar door set-ups in the valley (and that's really saying something)…

  • Healesville Hotel

    Yarra Valley

    One of the area’s culinary showstoppers, historic Healesville Hotel is split into a formal dining room and a casual front bar – the same delicious Mod Oz…

  • BT Dubs Cafe

    Yarra Valley

    Enthusiastic owners Amanda McCrea and Simone Janken make the town's best coffee at their cafe on the main strip, and also offer a tempting menu of…

  • Cog Bike Cafe

    Yarra Valley

    Located in an old goods shed on the Warby Trail, this cafe and bike workshop is the perfect pit stop for a coffee or light meal. It offers all your bike…

  • ezard at Levantine Hill

    Yarra Valley

    Moving outside his usual inner-Melbourne patch, multi-hatted chef Teage Ezard has collaborated with the Levantine Hill winery to open this upmarket…

  • Grace Burn Wine Room & Bistro

    Yarra Valley

    Mac Forbes is one of the best-known winemakers in the valley, and his hybrid tasting room and eatery in Healesville is one of the region's simplest yet…

  • Elevation 423

    Yarra Valley

    Named for Marysville's elevation above sea level in metres, this family-run cafe, bar and restaurant rates higher than most of its town competitors when…

  • Zonzo

    Yarra Valley

    Serving Italian home-style food, this eatery has superb views of the valley and a casual vibe. Order a pizza or opt for the shared menu ($50 per person)…

  • Many Hands Winery

    Yarra Valley

    A popular weekend lunch stop, this unassuming place is modelled on an Italian osteria (simple, often family-operated eatery). Its menu draws on home-grown…

  • Mocha & Lime

    Yarra Valley

    Comfy couches, a wall of books and a friendly vibe make this cafe just off the main strip a great choice for breakfast, lunch or a caffeine hit. The…

  • Fraga’s Café Restaurant

    Yarra Valley

    Generally acknowledged as the home of Marysville's best coffee (beans from Great Divide Roastery), this bustling cafe on the main strip has a large…

  • Rainbow Ice Cream Shop

    Yarra Valley

    Regular customers swear by the pistachio and hazelnut flavours scooped into cups and cones at this cute-as-a-button shop, but all of the ice cream and…

  • Yarra Valley Dairy

    Yarra Valley

    This renowned cheesemaker sells creamy handmade cheeses, produce and wine from its farm gate – the ashed chevre is particularly delicious. Take part in…

  • Little Joe's

    Yarra Valley

    Wood-fired pizzas with gourmet toppings, such as home-made port and fennel sausage, tomato, roast onion and provolone (yum!), are served here, with…

  • Eleonore's Restaurant

    Yarra Valley

    Housed in the historic 1850s Chateau Yering mansion, this elegant restaurant offers two- or three-course menus for dinner daily, and a traditional high…

  • Bodhi Tree

    Yarra Valley

    The casual indoor and outdoor eating spaces here are welcoming spots in which to enjoy wood-fired pizzas with toppings both traditional and exotic. Kudos…

  • Warburton Pantry

    Yarra Valley

    Offering coffee made with freshly roasted beans from Silva Yarra Valley Roasters, which can be enjoyed with a savoury pie or sweet pastries, this place…

  • RiverView Cafe & Wine Bar

    Yarra Valley

    Featuring beautiful forest views from its rear deck, this pleasant cafe on the river offers a menu of cafe standards as well as Devonshire teas.

  • Reefton Hotel

    Yarra Valley

    A bona fide slice of colonial Australiana, Reefton is a real Aussie bush pub. Eat your burger, steak or chicken dish in the bar, which is presided over by…

  • Innocent Bystander

    Yarra Valley

    The pizza makers working the wood-fired oven at this huge and noisy place near the eastern entrance to town are kept busy, especially on weekends. The…

  • Meletos Café

    Yarra Valley

    Wine and pizza are a marriage made in heaven, as this huge pizzeria demonstrates. The wood-fired oven works overtime on weekends, supplying groups of…

  • Lake Mountain Café

    Yarra Valley

    This friendly cafe-bistro is the only place on the mountain where you can source food and hot drinks. It's located in the administration building at Lake…

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