MandalaPh: (03) 5965 2016 ; 1568 Melba Highway, DIXONS CREEK 3775Modern Australian, $$ Open dinner Fri & Sat; Licensed; MC V, Seats inside 70 |
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Other published opinions
Herald Sun Bob Hart, 20-09-08 "Less than a month after opening in this charming corner of our most fortunate wine region, Mandala, and Callegari, are being mentioned in foodie circles. So last weekend, on one of our regular pilgrimages to the valley, four of us dropped into Mandala to see what the fuss was about. Now we know"
Herald Sun Stephen Downes, 2-09-08 Score: 12/20 "Very new, Mandala needs to review both its food and wine lists. Though l felt the dishes I tried lacked flavour, they were freshly made by a kitchen that showed it had skill. The venue is splendid."
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Balgownie Estate (03) 9730 0700, Melba Hwy Cnr Gulf Rd, Yarra Glen
Berry Cafe & Wine Centre (03) 5965 2205, 1925 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek - It's got a zip fly front, it's in the middle of nowhere, and it has a great selection of Yarra Valley wines.
Bundjel Restaurant (03) 5962 1822, 22 Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville
Cafe Immerse (03) 5965 2300, , Immerse In The Yarra Valley, 1548 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek - The cafe at Immerse, a winery, spa resort in the Yarra Valley, is a bright light filled room.
De Bortoli Winery & Restaurant (03) 5965 2271, De Bortoli Winery, 58 Pinnacle la, Dixons Creek - A lovely picturesque situation with the requisite vineyard and well prepared modern dishes.
Eastern Food Garage 5962 2662, 335 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Fergussons (03) 5965 2237, Wills Rd, Yarra Glen - The formula doesn't change but remains popular. Prime aged Charolais beef cooked on the spit is the star.
Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander 5957 3200, 336 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Hargreaves Hill Brewing (03) 9730 1905, , 25 Bell St, Yarra Glen
Healesville Harvest Food & Wine (03) 5962 4002, Healesville Hotel, 256 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville - The is the newest addition to this food empire is the Healesville Harvest - a casual cafe cum food store.
Healesville Hotel (03) 5962 4002, 256 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville - The Healesville Hotel is genuinely sophisticated. The menu focuses on Yarra Valley produce and Yarra Valley wines
Mandala (03) 5965 2016, , 1568 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek
Mt Rael (03) 5962 1977, Mt Rael Retreat, 140 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Healesville - Restaurant/bed and breakfast set high on the hillside is a spectacular spot with views across the Warburton ranges
Outlook Hill Restaurant (03) 5962 3500, Outlook Hill Vineyard, 97 School La, Tarrawarra - It's a new venture that features views over the vines to Lillydale and the distant Christmas Hills - a restaurant to watch in the Valley
Shantell Vineyard & Winery (03) 5965 2155, , 1974 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek - A winery cafe in the Yarra Valley with vineyard views . Vineyard platters and more substantial lunch dishes
Tarrawarra Estate Wine Bar & Cellar Door (03) 5957 3510, 311 Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen - The cafe is the dramatic rammed earth building designed by Allan Powell. You're in a hot-bed of art here
White Rabbit Brewery 5962 6516, 316 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Wombat's Chai 5962 2611, 194 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Yarra Glen Grand Bistro 9730 1230, 19 Bell St, Yarra Glen - The bistro in this large and imposing building offers nostalgia at moderate prices.
Yering Station Wine Bar 9730 0100, 38 Melba Hwy, Yering - Good food and well priced local wines are brought together in this modern complex set in the idyllic landscape of the Yarra Valley.