Manningham's favourite all-in-one park has some new features including lakeside boardwalk, 100 stone steps, public sculpture (EllipseCircleView by Natasha Johns-Messenger), Ninja warrior course, disc golf, etc. From easy strolls to more challenging trails, there is always a trail that suits any age. Walking the full loop is about 7.1km with 103m elevation. Massive playgrounds and BBQ facilities are spread across the park. Magnificent lake scenery offers perfect photo spots.

Love this place ❤️ It’s good to bring kids and grandkids to the playground - there are 2 reasonably-sized play area. Walking by the lake is beautiful 🤩 and the outdoor gym is really cool 👍

Went their twice already and it was a big place, lots of space for everyone and things to do for adults and kids. It has a great playground area, lots of picnic tables and a place to walk and run around

Ruffey Lake Park is a beautiful and spacious park, perfect for families. It has great walking tracks, playgrounds, and plenty of open space for picnics. A lovely place to relax and enjoy nature.

Always love jogging and walking in Ruffey Lake Park. Good for kids and older people. Easy to find a parking spot, BBQ oven and toilet.

Great park for casual dog walks, family and friends gatherings, beautiful scenery 🤩

There is a beautiful road with blooming flowers along the road. The park is large with lake and not crowded.

My absolute favorite little stop-in place. Lovely walks and cute ducks. They tore down the old play equipment and fire puts and didn't replace either which is sad. Still, it has good covered areas and spaces for a picnic.

The playground is currently fenced off aside from the swings and sandpit due to damage, hopefully an upgrade is on the way. There's been some improvement lately with some long awaited clean-up following the October '22 floods and views of the main billabong opened up after being dry for many years. The old wood fired BBQs are gone but nothing has replaced them yet and there are some shiny new drinking fountains Enjoy the walks and wildlife.

Nice enough place, there is a flat and accessible sealed walking track, met someone with a walker there. There are toilets, shade and picnic tables. The park was quiet when I was there (mid morning on a weekend).

It's a good place to be with your family. Nice and open with lots of parking space. You have BBQ area and nice dining area to enjoy a sunny day with good food. Kids got lots of area to play and few fun games are there. I love visiting this place whenever I get a chance with my family. Maintenance is really good and it’s always nice and clean.

This place is very nice because it has really excellent native trees there in a unique environmental setting. There are cycling trails available around the park. Before, we used to go to Birrarung Park by car and I used to cycle there a lot. Nowadays, When I take this park occasionally by bike, it took approximately 10 minutes to get there. However, it can be improved when there are cycling trails that go back home.

Had luncheon here for the first time, today.. (takeaway Lamb gyros pack).. Didn't venture farther than the top rung.. Nice trees and calming nature. Will venture further down track next time, maybe.. Out of my realm. City life x

Great place for the kids to scoot or ride, lots of open space, not too busy, beautiful walk.

Really great place. Quiet and secretive location. A beautiful modern art outdoor sculpture park with a variety of different flora and fauna with a lake nearby that has Wood Ducks! ❤️ Heide Cafe next door for a quick coffee and dessert with lovely flat walking trails. Abundant trees surround this park, each having their own character. Smaller children may be bored, but a really lovely place for a picnic, a family day out, a romantic walk or even if you're looking to get your nature dose, highly recommend this entire park!

Nice location . Great history behind it. There is a nice cafe there but it was busy so we did not go, it looks like they serve nice foods and coffees. Nice park to walk around.

One of the best galleries in Australia and an important part of Melbourne’s creative history. The grounds are worth a walk - there’s a range of interesting, quirky sculptures and multiple buildings that are worth a look. It’s ticketed - $27 for adults as of September 2025 - and is well worth a visit.

This place is a treasure - the gardens and the history are definitely worth a visit. I recently visited for Manray and Max Dupain exhibition and was lucky to get onto guided tour which was great. Confess I was disappointed with the catering at the venue which was overpriced and not that good (second time now). Maybe grab a coffee - bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy it in the gardens

Well presented art invites exploration of the historic homes. New purpose built gallery space is spacious. Sunday Reed’s garden is lovely. Only three toilet cubicles - might be another in restaurant- but really lovely hand soap.

Discovered this museum just by riding along the Yarra and of course I decided to visit it. The building itself is very good, a brutalist form surrounded by a very nice sculpture park. I did not have much time but I wandered around the galleries, that had very interesting and captivating artworks, many of them regarding aboriginal lives. Definitely recommended!

I photographed a wedding at Heide MOMA recently and it’s such an interesting, fun venue. The mix of art, architecture, and landscaped gardens creates endless photo opportunities. The team are fantastic and the whole day flowed seamlessly.

Apart from this park being a great place for a picnic day or just some well defined walking tracks, this park boasts of having great chances of seeing a kangaroo particularly if you are visiting Australia for the first time. To add to it, one can access this place via public transport particularly if you reside in Melbourne CBD. Just hop on to 905 bus and after 50 minutes, you can see kangaroos in plenty. This place is also great for birdwatchers. I have been here multiple times and have enjoyed myself thoroughly. There are BBQ points, public toilets and car parking areas too. Dont miss this place if you want to see kangaroos!

Visited the park at the end of the Australian winter (last week of August) mainly to see kangaroos for the first time, and the experience exceeded all expectations. Even on a cloudy and chilly day, I spotted several kangaroo mobs right by the parking lot, just relaxing on the grass. The fact that there are no barriers or restrictions was incredible — you can get surprisingly close, which made for amazing photos and a real “bucket list” moment. Highly recommend the visit. As long as you respect the animals and their space, the experience will be truly unforgettable.

Sprawling park in the bushlands of Doncaster/ Templestowe. Once you enter the park you find yourself hidden from the hustle and bustle outside the gates of Fitzsimons Lane. The highlight is spotting the abundance of mob of kangaroos that can be seen on the grounds of Westerfolds Park. The walking trails are clean and well paved, and the sounds of the rushing river is comforting.

The park is clean, peaceful and well-maintained. There are plenty of picnic areas and open green spaces to chill with friends or family. The Yarra River views are also really nice. Parking is easy and there’s lots of space.

Easy to get in the park that atmosphere is so good, green, birds, kangaroos. Trail is excellent and you can see a lot of wildlife there. Toilet, chairs are great but a little bit dirty and less as I excepted .

Westerfolds Park is such a nice and peaceful place to go for a walk. The park is really clean, dog-friendly, and has bike tracks too, which is great if you’re riding. There’s heaps of parking and even a picnic area if you want to hang out with friends or family. One of the best parts is the viewpoint over the Yarra River. And you can even spot kangaroos hopping around in the early morning or late arvo. Always a fun surprise.

Love how large the park is and the fact that you can see wombat, echidna, rabbit, and other animals in one spot makes me feel thrilled although we didn’t get to see the roo though 😅

Best quality fruits and vegetables.. already picked.. no picking permitted.. farm and cafe are well maintained.. Cafe food and beverage are delicious.. Playground for kids.. Car park inside the farm area.. Toilet facilities available but needs a bit more maintenance..

What an amazing find! Get down here! How is something this beautiful and rural stuck right in the middle of the suburbs?! Organic farm store with new season apples and pears, plus local organic produce. Heritage buildings, over 200 apple varieties, a pretty cafe with great coffee (serving to 5pm!!!). They've got homemade cakes, Casper's pies and pastries, smoothies, juices, and organic vegan icy poles. Take a 5 minute stroll to the river, or the kids can play on the playground. Plenty of parking

What a beautiful place! Petty’s cafe serves good food 👍 and the lady who served us today was very nice and friendly!

Always friendly and the food is wonderful. Just a pity they use take away cups and lids. Could they have a landfill bin and a recyclable bin and ask visitors to separate their rubbish?

Great friendly staff, excellent coffee and cakes/slices. Friendly magpies. Very rustic old cool rooms among heritage apple orchards. Short stroll to Yarra River. Recommend this for coffee and experience.

What a discovery today. In the wild’s of Templestowe far far away, their lurks an Apple Orchard, a rather popular café and organic fruit store here at Perry’s Orchard. The orchard is leased out to a local operator and the sign says it’s maintained by local volunteers. The staff are helpful and the choices vary from home cooked - I was told ‘the lady who does the baking’ - pies and sausage rolls to quite amazing vegan and vegetarian slices, tarts quiches and cakes? Stars of our show? Probably the spinach and zucchini cake that looked like a carrot cake with the same icing walnuts and raisins on top. What an amazing flavour, spiced with nutmeg cinnamon. Absolutely yum! Next, the caramellised onion tart and vegetarian tart with beetroot was a hit. And we tried their vegetarian lasagna it was delicious strong tomato base flavor. The late coffee was strong and the English breakfast tea was good. They have a wide variety of milk and soy drinks as well as sweet cakes and tarts. Wrapped around the serving counter is an organic fruit and vegetable 🥦 display. Prices are expensive here, as you might expect? Outside the is a small children’s play area and down the lawn a bit is a pergola for that personal café experience away from the crowd. It’s winter so no blush or fruit on the apple trees, still there some lemons on the trees next to the café. Petty’s seems to be a popular cyclist’s stop over and fun for all ages. It’s five minutes away from the Templestowe branch of Aumann’s nursery so a double garden experience is very doable. We enjoyed this sojourn. Not so much the drive back to Mernda via the C746 squiggly road though 🫢

Took a pitstop here after a morning walk along Yarra River. Ordered a coffee and small snack. Coffee was not bad, but the oat milk had a sweet after taste which I didn’t like. The view in this cafe was great. Oh almost forgot, the staff was lovely. Highly recommended for healing your spirit 😊

I ordered a Junior Whopper with added bacon and spicy sauce around 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 8th. Even before taking a bite, I was already upset. The fries were scattered all over the inside of the bag, the burger wrapper had holes in it, and the sauce was leaking out. What the hell. The bacon wasn’t even cooked properly—it was just thrown in. The sauce wasn’t inside the burger but smeared all over the side in a messy way. I assume they initially missed my extra requests and only realized it later, then just shoved in the sauce carelessly. But the worst part? They didn’t even bother cooking the bacon properly. Who made this? Maybe it was the short girl working at the counter—I don’t know if it was her, but this was a seriously awful experience. I need immediate action on this. I’m officially requesting a refund.

Today is the second day I visited there . This is about small cappuccino, I ordered small cappuccino with three sugar. But it’s really bad no milky taste no frothy . Its just like only coffee tastes . Think we get this as a morning fresh but its worse 🤮

The slowest HJ I ever been to. They beat the timer by asking drive through customers to wait outside so that their wait time counter won’t affect the store performance while in fact customers wait for over 15 min for their orders by going drive through, even worse in store. With all the construction workers for the link between freeway, they are busy but didn’t think to put more staffs for peak period. While writing this review, I’m waiting with 4 different cars for their orders.

My whopper burger was made up of like, 8 patties... all slammed together with cheese. Was a feral tasting burger. If you guys don't have the correct patties, definitely check with the customer first. Could barely eat it.

We waited over 20 minutes without our order being acknowledged, thinking we could go inside and pay for takeaway. Unfortunately, it wasn’t clear that this location is drive-through only. During this time, all drive-through customers were served promptly. If dine-in or walk-in service isn't available, it should be clearly stated to avoid confusion—especially for those arriving on foot. To make matters worse, the hot chocolate we finally received was cold. Disappointing experience overall. I recommend visiting another Hungry Jack’s, as the management here seemed disorganised.

We ordered ‘no salt’ chips, but Hungry Jacks gave us the most salty chips we have ever had. 😡

Well, someone was smoking vapes inside of your restaurant and told your staff but didn't do anything but let him keep smoking. Had to wait around 20 min to get the burgers but drinks were already been filled 15 min ago and requested to refill the drinks but just to fill up little bit more from the original drinks. No greeting, no words to me apart from calling my name. Very nice place and I now do understand why your stores are getting less and less.

"Absolutely loved the food and service at Rajbhog. The flavours were rich and authentic, and the service was top-notch. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, as we dined in last night. Highly recommend the our favourite lamb chops and veg madras - it was flavourful and tender. The ambiance was cozy and intimate, perfect for a night out with friends or family. Can't wait to come back and try more of their delicious Indian cuisine!" 5/5 stars.

Cannot rate this restaurant highly enough. First time visit recently after we decided spur-of-the-moment to eat out. The food was very tasty with plentiful serving sizes. The service was exceptional! Highly impressed and will definitely be returning. We just found our favourite Indian restaurant!!

The absolute best Indian restaurant. I’ve eaten at quite literally - most Indian restaurants in Melbourne and this place is 10/10. Proper tandoori food and a proper taste of India! Service is excellent and staff are very attentive and kind. Thank you rajbhog

I visited the restaurant last week with my friends and i tried various dishes out there which were amazing. Mixed platter and spicy kulcha were two of the best dishes that i had. I really enjoyed the food and the ambiance was awesome. Would love to visit again .

Im quite disappointed to be having to write this review as we have came here a couple times before and haven’t really noticed this issue before, me and my family had came here to eat after having had a long day out we get there and are seated and we noticed that everyone had papadum yet even after been having seated for almost 20 minutes we weren’t served any while a group of people who had arrived after us were served instantly. I decided to brush that off assuming they must have just been very busy and low on staff but we noticed people who arrived after us had already gotten there order taken while we waited for a staff member to come take ours for 25 minutes and during this 25 minutes staff were out and serving other people. After that while we were ordering the tomato soup would be extremely spicy and recommend to order something else we asked for it to be mild and she said it would still most likely be spicy and to just order one almost as if she was trying to get us to order something else so she wouldn’t have to make it . After that we got served out soup which supposedly was “very spicy “(it was in-fact extremely mild) we waited for out mains and saw people whom had arrived after us to have been served there food before us and not trying to compare to much but it was definitely clear that we were getting treated unfairly. After that out mains arrived and we were waiting for out salted lassi we got told that the salted lassi would take longer to make but being completely honest the salted lassi can’t possibly be taking longer to make than the mains.almost being finished with our mains we still hadn’t been served our side dish of salad which should clearly accompany the mains . The food was not the worst but then again not the best but all i know is it definitely wasn’t worth the service I don’t want to write to much so i will leave it at this but i truly am disappointed with the service and hope they would improve because it was completely unacceptable. Edit: thank you to the owner for reaching out and explaining the situation to my family and i understand where they were coming from the restaurant is actually quite nice i did enjoy the food i just hope the service could slightly be improved but knowing now that the staff were new hires its more understanding how it was since the restaurant was quite packed im sure if we had came on a less busy day we would have been treated better but it you decide to go the food was very nice.

Just got $183 order delivered it Was absolutely disgusting Half serves of butter chicken with over cooked chicken breast Rice served were tiny and most of the gravy’s all tasted the same I’ve been supporting this restaurant since its original site on James st But you’ve lost us as customers I hope a better shop opens up in the area soon because this was appalling!!!!

Our favourite food spot for takeaway in the village! Great food, online ordering is smooth & the service is always friendly.

Pumpkin chicken salad was amazing. Just the right amount of chicken, the cous cous was perfectly moist and had enough seeds/fruits to give it a nice flavour, and the pumpkin was well proportioned and still had good integrity even though I got it take away and didn't have a chance to eat it for nearly an hour. Fetta was a nice touch as well. Pumpkin chicken risotto was also great, and my friend had the ginger porridge with a great amount of fruit. Coffee was very good. The whole Cafe was busy, staff were friendly. But the food was a standout

Very friendly staff and good service! I had a delicious avocado, chicken and cheese toastie this morning, and the latte was nicely done 👍

We had breakfast Saturday morning, as I was still hungry I ordered one additional slice of gluten free bread. Hope you're sitting down while reading this... $9! NINE DOLLARS! That was on its own, no additional condiments i.e butter etc. In context, 14 slices is normal for a gluten free loaf which costs $9-$12 in a supermarket. This cafe is onselling the same for $126. If that is not price gouging customers I don't know what is. No excuse or reason to be charging $9 for a slice of bread. None. Disgusting.

My daughter and I sat down to have lunch here today. The menu did state gluten free option and also LG (Low Gluten) I understand that there is always the possibility of cross contamination. I informed the waitress that I was Coeliac. I asked about the beef thai salad. The response I got we get the meat from outside is that ok. I said well if the meat is raw then cooked here it should be ok as long as you don't put gluten in it. Then she said I can put the sauce on the side. Is the sauce gluten free? Every question was a problem the kitchen had no idea at all. What would they do with people who are anaphylaxis ? You seriously need education in food allegeries and how to handle this. We had ordered but after all this we asked for a refund and walked out. Education please.

Ordered the steak sandwich and iced chocolate when catching up with friends for lunch yesterday. The steak sandwich was quite huge, buns were soft. For small eaters, would be advisable to share it with someone. Chips were freshly cooked and crispy. The iced chocolate on the other hand was a bit of a let down. For $7.5, it came in a narrow thin tall glass. Not much of chocolate sauce in it with a small scoop of ice cream. All I could taste was like a watery milkshake with a tinge of chocolate flavour only, hence I gave only 4 stars. Staff were friendly though and there was no public holiday surcharge yesterday.

It’s my first time being here. The price and quality of the food are good. I will recommend this cafe for brekkie & lunch. The service is also great. I love the coffee art! 😊

Dropped by for tea time and had lemon cheesecake and coffee Billy's lounge. The cheesecake was tangy and delicious. Good pastry as well. The hot chocolate was ok. The latte was not bad. Great atmosphere with good seating and tables. Good place for tea time.

Tender Trap is a top notch fine diner in the suburbs. For starters we had the prawns tacos which are always divine, goats cheese mushroom tart which is too light on the goats cheese (thought this the first time we visited too. Add more goats cheese!), croquettes were juicy and flavoursome and the calamari was ok. Mains were steaks and lamb neck roulade and some sides. We came for a special occasion and advised this on reservation but no mention of it or candle on any of the desserts - it’s these little details that make the experience.

My dinner at Tender Trap was fantastic! The waiter provided exceptional service, being incredibly accommodating throughout. The balance between attentive service and allowing us space to savour our meal and conversation was spot-on. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious."l

If you are looking for a nice night out.. try Tender Trap! Fabulous food and extensive drinks list. We had the Beef Carpaccio for Entree, steaks for Main with a delicious side of green beans with Chilli and peanuts. Prosecco from Italy was vintage and divine! Need to come back to try their desserts Great service - Chris is celebrating 20yrs here!

Great food, very comprehensive menu got everything for everyone. It wasn’t busy at lunch time. All dishes were cook exceptionally well. Perfect experience for anniversary with my wife and little one.

A cozy restaurant with great wine range! Beautiful presentation and great taste. With every bit you experience something delicious. Don’t forget to order deserts you won’t regret it.😇

Tender Trap celebrated 20 years with a wine dinner with Majella Wines. Congratulations Chris and Helen and the Team. Amazing food and excellent wines. So happy not to have missed.

Been here a number of times and has never been disappointed. The owner Chris is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable in food culture. Food presentation and taste is exceptional. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed walking in Warrandyte State Park. Luckily we saw a mother kangaroo with a joey and a wombat. That was definitely a highlight of the walk. It would be great if there are maps in the park otherwise it worths visit.

Nice place for a casual stroll to see the man made tunnel. Strange to see how much time and effort was spent to help logs float downstream. These days, the water flow is low, and you can rock hop with the kids across the stream.

My Lofty loop walk and can also do a shorter walk and go straight up the steep hill on your right as coming along the path. Can see rare birds, kangaroos, amazing views all around and Maroondah Valley. Definitely worth a visit for nature lovers and hikers. No public toilets or BBQ facilities at Lyon Road entrance.

Great spot and nice to walk along the river

Excellent place to stroll and relax. Great kiddies play area too

Came here on Christmas day. The carpark to the river is a short walk to the actual river. There's not that many spaces with shade however there are lots of flat rocks like a jaggered cliff that you can sit on under the trees singularly. On the other side it's a flat area with no shade that you can do picnic. A tip would be to wear beach shoes with strap as thongs or slides will break or wear an old sneakers as there's heaps of sharp rocks in the water as well as mud and they hurt when you step on them in the water. Overall was a nice experience. It got really crowded after lunch and we left when it got too noisy. There's also no toilets or none that I saw.

On a personal mission to try to see as many reserves as possible. Really lovely place near the winding Yarra River. Serene bushwalks and great views. You can find nice secluded inlets along the river bank, which is handy if the muddy main entrance is not your thing. The water is bracing fresh, so it's ideal if you need to wake up or just need a hangover cure.

Just to get out and enjoy the fresh air is great for anyone. They have many walking tracks available along the Yarra River. Be aware with very young children as it can get slippery in sections, especially after rain. The River height and flow can rise very quickly after heavy rains. Safety is your number one priority. Having said that there is a great deal of bird life around and other fauna such as Wombats and kangaroos in the area which is wonderful. In the spring you can veiw some beautiful native flora in bloom. Public toilets, tables and chairs and a map of the area and surrounds is available. The carpark isn't very big so l suggest travelling in one car with friends or family will make it easier for you. Go have a look and see what is on offer. You never know the young ones might just be fortunate to see a Wombats and Kookaburras.

Great bushwalk with plenty of parking, has a toilet and picnic tables as well. Lovely place to get in touch with nature as it is not too busy and the trails around the river go right up into the bushes. Fun time.

This place is an absolute gem. If you’re looking for a bushwalk that doesn’t piss around, Warrandyte State Park delivers. The trails are pure magic – winding through rugged bushland, hugging the Yarra River, and serving up views that’ll knock your socks into next week.

Fantastic place for a hike along the Yarra River. Upstream is easier going while the downstream hiking track is a bit more challenging in some sections.

Warrandyte State Park was once well kept and inviting for picnics and short walks along the river. In recent years it has been in a state of decline around the main picnic area. Once you get away from the carpark area it improves a little, however, there is evidence everywhere of people toileting beside the paths which is pretty off-putting. Discarded beer bottles are a constant feature along the river trail.

Nice place to hike. The initial 2km of the hike felt adventurest as the path was small so only acted as a guide on which way to go. Abit rocky now and then but overall fun place to hike

Lovely peaceful walk to blue tongue bend. Saw a king parrot, cockatoos, rosellas, lorikeets, fairy wrens and even a wombat just standing in the middle of the path. Undulating path that stays close to the river. Also saw a big red fox across the river.

My partner and I (and our golden retriever) visited Kellybrook this weekend. We drove for an hour to this winery, and it was worth it! We had a few of the hot plates, a wine tasting, and a cheese board. It was perfect, as we enjoy smaller, share plates. All of the food was delicious, especially the hot baked cheese. The staff were also really good. They were warm, friendly, knowledgable and so accommodating to our pet. The fire in the living room was also a nice feature to a really cold and wet afternoon. We will be back! Thanks for a great afternoon!

The wine tasting- so hard to choose which one I liked best. All the varieties are excellent. We were advised well by the cellar door ladies. The platters- also really delicious and generous servings.. We thoroughly enjoyed our birthday/hens day experience. And the garden.. An amazing old oak tree 👌🏻👌🏻

We booked a lunch for my partners 40th birthday at Kellybrook. We’ve lived in the area for a long time but had never visited before - I can’t believe we had missed this place for so long! Firstly, Jenny was extremely accommodating and responsive with my booking inquiry. We were seated up near the beautiful old oak tree - it was a bit of a distance from the actual venue but this was explained to us and we had no issues with the walk up and down (in fact, our children delighted in going up and down and playing the lawn games provided, too). The venue itself is beautiful , and our seating area was shady and private and the perfect setting for an afternoon with wine and cheese. We had the sharing feast platter menu - the bread and crackers kept getting refilled by the staff, the charcuterie board was delicious (the salmon a stand out!) and the cheeses and dessert board were exceptional. We were able to bring a cake for the birthday boy and the staff were all extremely helpful and super friendly. Already planning our next trip back! Food - YUM Drinks - delicious Venue/gardens - absolutely gorgeous.

We had a wonderful afternoon in the sun, under a canopy of gorgeous vines, enjoying a range of delicious wines. Leanna looked after us, she was so knowledgeable, friendly and warm. This was our first visit but it definitely won't be our last!!

Kellybrook was an absolute delight during our visit for the Shortest Lunch festival! The old oak tree from 1890 added a charming historical touch, and the live music on the balcony was enchanting. The beautiful dining room and outdoor seating overlooking the vineyard were perfect for relaxing. We loved learning about the three generations of the Kellybrook family involved in the winery. Their Traditional Method Blanc de Blanc was a standout. Despite being a smaller winery, it offers an intimate and welcoming atmosphere that stands out. A must-visit!

Lovely hampers of cheese and bread with a great selection of wine to try. Our dog was allowed to join us outside too which was great. Staff were very friendly and accomodating, and there's lovely gardens out the back, with a great seating area under a huge tree for larger groups. Ample car park spaces and definitely worth a visit!

Jenny and the team at Kellybrook were fantastic, the range of wine and cider we tasted was all better than on point, great selection of locally sourced produce and selection of locations to enjoy the experience was worth letting you all know, great work. Thanks Vinny

Such a beautiful and peaceful spot for a weekend hike! The Mount Lofty trail in Wonga Park offers amazing views — mountains, water, and open skies. The hiking trail itself feels a bit random at times, but it’s easy and super relaxing, perfect for a casual walk rather than a serious trek. We even spotted kangaroos all over the hills, and while walking through a small forest area, we came across the famously funny square-shaped wombat poo — nature is wild 😄 We walked about 8km in circle, and it was a perfect way to unwind with the family. There’s even a little spot where you could do some gentle water drifting. Highly recommended for a calm, nature-filled day out — especially for families with kids!

great easy short walk, 2 hours return. With great view at the top, free car park at trail head. Lots of kangaroos, also saw two wombats Please note: no toilet and rubbish Bin

Without too much effort you can get wonderful experiences wandering in woods.and can spot kangaroo. There is no need to say there is always a birds symphony going on. Peaceful walk.

Beautiful and peaceful Wurundjeri land - a perfect spot for wandering souls. The main trail is pretty easy for everyone to walk. You can sit by the riverbank and relax, listening to the river and the birds in the area. We switched to the narrow, muddy track next to the river in the middle and got back to the main trail once I had had enough adventure. We met a warin (Woiwurung word for wombat) on the way. It was a cutie patootie. We kept a respectful distance and took some photos. Please treat the habitat with respect and care ❤️

This is an excellent hiking experience. No shade which makes for incredible panoramic views. It’s hot and sticky lending the weather which then draws out the flies, so bring a hat water and good shoes Parking can be cumbersome, but y’all will figure it out, just be a considerate to the next person that’s always nice ;) big hugs everyone enjoy

Great walking track, even with someone who has a physical disability like myself, I wish it had more signs on which way goes back to the car park other than that, it's a moderately hard track, with a few spots you can sit down and rest if need be.

A beautiful place to wander and appreciate nature; flora and fauna. The tracks leading to the top of Mount Lofty are steep, although not difficult - merely testing. The views from the top are breathtaking, and one of very few places offering unobstructed 360 degree views. The golf club, wetlands and The Lodge look very inviting from the top of Mount Lofty. I highly recommend the walk for the sake of walking, having a picnic or merely capturing some stunning views.

It's a great place for sightseeing. There's a stone-build tower on the top of the hill, and if you walk to the top, you can enjoy the view of the surrounding area. There's a sitting area and carpark, too. We were there about midday, and quite unfortunately, we didn't get to see Kangaroos.

Great views from the tower, however views of the city from the lower lookout are blocked by trees. Toilets smelled really bad.

What a great hidden gem in outer Melbourne. There's a tower to climb in search of a fair maiden (sadly she was out maidening). There is also a pavilion showing the indigenous history of the area and some WW1 information. Defo worth a visit.

The lookout tower has a spiral stairs to the top. Nice view of surroundings from the balcony, and Melbourne CBD can be seen on a clear day. Ample parking, including disabled parking. There are toilets including cubicle with disability access. Bins provided.

Stunning setting on the top of a hill over looking the beautiful valley below. I didnt venture up the tower but my husband did and he said the views were amazing. Located at this memorial is a rotunda with story boards of Australian indigenous culture.

Lovely place to visit on the highest point in Kangaroo Ground. Nice large carpark. Toilets. Picnic tables. There is the obvious tower that is easy to climb the spiral staircase - all of 59 steps. Views 360 degrees to Melbourne and back to the Dandenongs. Nice interpretation boards with relevant and interesting information. There is also a more modern viewing platform. Nicely made but could benefit from some further info as it has nice large display boards. I’ve come here a few times just for the serenity that embraces you in a quiet but stunning environment.

This is one of the best lookout Towers in Melbourne, second only to Mt Dandenong. I only discovered this recently. It's awesome to climb the spiral staircase and walk around the top for a 360 view of the area north of Melbourne. Can see the city and the bay! There is a good Historical installation which is part of a wheelchair accessible lookout near the main memorial tower.

This place is beautiful 😍 and perfect for relaxing 😎 and peaceful weather and walks and picnics with friends and family 10/10

A perfect spot to have a walk and enjoy the sound of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the routine life. I also took a coffee from the nice cafe close to the place and enjoyed it while having a walk alongside the river. Make sure you leave the place as clean as you visit and respect to No-Alcohol rule there. It would also be interesting if you can spend some time to read the signs to know the area and its history more.

Nice place to sit down with the kids, dip your feet in the water and watch the birds. Can get really busy on the weekends. The play area has been done up, offers some really nice play equipment for the kids.

It’s a lovely picturesque walk along the track by the river. With plenty of seats and benches scattered along the track, where you can sit and enjoy the peaceful outlook. However it is a popular spot - particularly for people walking their dogs (often off leash) - but there is good car parking availability at various points. One of the nearby highlights for families with young kids is the awesome playground. Another feature of the location is “The Bakery” which is positioned close to the river - and a popular spot for pastries, cakes and coffee. We enjoyed a leisurely morning walking along the river track, later having a pastry from the Bakery and browsing in some of the local shops (including a book shop and antique shop). Overall, a very pleasant place for a relaxing half day visit.

Found this hidden gem, so many dogs, great playground for kids! Toilets need some cleaning but that would be my only negative opinion. Local cafes are very sweet as well

Very nice place to visit. There is a walking track side to the river to enjoy the greenery and nature. A large kids play area and picnic spots to enjoy with family and friends. My both the kids love this place and we usually visit in every 2-3 months. There are BBQ places and you can find few cafes near by

A beautiful trail which allows dogs both on and off leash depending on the section of the walk. The river can be fast flowing in places, so caution with dogs swimming, however there are a few sections which are more shallow and great for swimming with your dogs. Plenty of areas to stop on the trail for picnics, and BBQ facilities and toilets are available at certain places.

Loved the birds, there sadly wasnt much space to sit around the water and take it in. Overall... beautiful, peaceful and everyone using the park seemed very respectful of each other

Very cool place to walk in the weekend. But it is not easy to find toilets nearby.

This is what they call a park . Well it’s not really it’s a few paddocks with.a bike trail though it . However it’s a great bike trail goes to Research one way and the city the other way . If you turn off the track next close to the river their are great mountain bike tracks

Great place to walk or ride. Dog friendly off lead as long as they stay off conservation area which is fenced (just watch the gap under the gate). Be careful of snakes in summer if you stay away from the water and keep to the path shouldn't be a problem. If you're lucky you might see some kangaroos!

Good bushland and trails close to CBD

A really nice and not too busy dog off lead park. Great to feel that you're a tiny bit off the beaten track.

Awesome windy single-track for those adventurous enough and great gravel trails for those looking to cruise.

Snazzy eatery on the main street. Yesterday’s muffins are a bargain at $3! Service is friendly & the crowd is well dressed.

First time at this cafe for our family of 4 and a fur child. We sat at their outdoor tables 10 mins before the cafe opened, but as we did we were greeted with a friendly smile. Impeccable service really. The coffee was perfect and a few little nibbles we got (croissants, ginger bread etc) were delicious. A delightful start to our day - thank you!

First time here. Excellent service, and luckily, a table was free for 4 as it was quite busy. Whilst I wasn't hungry my partner enjoyed a very tasty Ruben sandwich... and, instead of eating half and taking half home, she gobbled up the lot as it was so yummy.

Been few times. Coffee is consistent but food is NOT. I was left searching for chicken in my $15 pesto sandwich today and the $5 add on chips, the quantity was very disappointing. Hope this prompts a bit more quality control.

Looking for some healthy appetite dishes? Now and not yet is one of my favorite cafe at Warrandyte. Fresh ingredients and taste with friendly staff. The location is great, walking distance to the river walk.

We waited over an hour for food whilst people who ordered after received theirs before us with no communication. When we got our food - the eggs were overcooked and my scrambled eggs had a black hair in them and were watery. I understand a Father’s Day rush but cutting down on quality shouldn’t be something that is done.

Baked goods we ordered were dried out and inedible. They did not say they were selling us day-old (tasted like week old) Coffee was lukewarm and crappy. Handed the baked goods back nicely saying they were not good but no acknowledgement of our dissatisfaction by staff. They just tossed them. Utter waste of $26!

Had a 2-hour 5-course lunch banquet here with my friend. Set menu with varieties. Nice food. Great ambience. Patrons and staff talk quietly so if you are after a place where you can enjoy good food and conversation with a friend, this would be the place !

I had a pretty mixed experience here. The concept and food quality was well thought out and well delivered, but it was inconsistent in that some entrees/mains were done well while others not so much. The entree and pre main for the vegetarian selection was a bit disappointing. Pretty filling though, and a well rounded dining experience. The wait staff could use some training in general table service.

Nice venue with lovely ambience. Menue is limited to 2 set options and a weekday set with wine. Since we are not alcoholic drinkers, we opted for 7 course meal. The courses were nicely plated and presented but I feel the staff should be trained to do a bit more in terms of explaining each course and how they should be eaten. This gives a nice personalised experience that customers would value. The meals tasted OK.

Had a set lunch here and very full. I love the soy bean ice cream, not too sweet. And the surroundings are very nice. Good for a family dinner.

The fine dining here is absolutely amazing! The 7 course meal is a pure taste bud journey and makes you wonder how they manage to put so much flavour into each dish. I love my massive meals and although portion size is small, after the 7 courses i was totally stuffed. One of the best restaurants ever!

Pretty great ambience and extraordinary service, food is delicate and touched to details, flavor is on point and we had a wonderful night there~ Will definitely be back for more. The soup and tempura prawn is just amazingly tasty!

Great spacious restaurant and fantastic food. Set menus offer great international cuisines like Japanese sashimi and bonito soup in tea pot or delicious Chinese Ginseng Chicken Soup, slow cooked belly pork and free delicious fried rice or French duck confit and creme brulee, incredible Greek lamb cutlets, Australian porterhouse with pepper sauce on sizzling plate, Australian salman, free appetisers and many other choices. Many of our birthday celebrations are held here with number of guests ranging from 10 to over 60. Highly recommended and a very clean environment with lots of parking. Ian (owner) and Steven (manager) are very good in what they do.

We were really craving Thai while staying in Warrandyte and came across this place on Google — so glad we did! We were warmly welcomed by two lovely staff members who sat us down and spoke about the specials with such genuine passion. We went with their recommendation of the special pork skewers — they told us they’re found on every corner in Bangkok — and they were absolutely delicious. We also had a chicken stir-fry with basil and chili, which was full of flavour and beautifully cooked. The service was fantastic, the food was fresh and authentic, and the prices were very reasonable. We also noticed it’s BYO, so perfect if you’d like to bring your own wine, and they offer takeaway too. Highly recommend if you’re in the area — authentic, high-quality Thai food that really hits the spot!

Delicious thai food!! We order 5-6 dishes all of them are flavorful.

Have heard good things about this place, finally went! Went on Sunday night and there are only a few tables occupied. The front of the place isnt obvious, and the gardens probably need maintenance. At the front there is an area they could do outdoor dining but it wasnt used and looked a bit abandoned when we came. Inside is quite nice, with that warm lighting and decor that many Thai places do. Staff are friendly, menu has nice variety. We had their coconut rice, chicken pad thai and a special chef recommendation of this fried fish fillet with curry sauce. I like the appearance of the dishes, all looking nice and kinda regal. Pad thai is slightly sour compared to other places, but I like it, has good balanced amount of meat and noodles. Fish was nice and big, had good variety of veggies on it. Sauce is nice but slightly subtle compared to other red curries I have had. Overall very happy with dinner. You can have free refill or rice (steamed or coconut). Price is reasonable for quality and amount. Will come back again.

It was unanimous, our group of four all said this was the best Thai food we’ve ever had. The staff are super friendly, the setting is relaxed, just really nice. We had everything from the Winter Special, absolutely delicious and beautifully crafted food.

On the way back to Melbourne we got hungry and this place was recommended by Google. We really liked it. We ordered 2x Pad Thai, 1x Mussaman Curry and 1x Beef salad. The flavours were awesome and the quality also good. The salad had a bit too much meet, but still yummy and if you are a meet lover this is your option. Very polite staff. We would stop here again.

We just had the best Thai takeaway we have ever had. Service with a smile and really tasty food that was made quickly. Thanks.

Have been going to Saam Sai Thai Restaurant in Wonga Park for 15 years but never before has the menu been so extravagant and the food so beautifully prepared and presented. The flavours so represent eating exquisite Thai food in Thailand. Thank you Mike and Angel.

We recently had a lovely get together with my brother and his partner and some family friends from our childhood. We chose the “Stonehouse” because we had such a great time when we went there last year. We were not disappointed with our choice. The food was excellent, very happy with the menu choices. Having an “all day breakfast” on the menu is a real plus, especially if you are going for brunch. The staff are very friendly and attentive and it was a nice friendly, comfortable atmosphere, especially with the fire burning. We will be back for sure.

The food was excellent, but the service fell short. There was a significant wait for the food to arrive, and despite the staff not apologizing for the delay, the dish itself was impressive enough to make up for it. With a bit more attention and a sincere apology, the overall experience would have been greatly improved.

Great place. It was busy and a tad noisy when we walked in, so we took a seat on the balcony. Nothing was a problem. All day breakfast win! We both had the breaky burger in a brioche bun.Great price $17 & delicious! Good coffee. Excellent service (even though they were down a staff member) Bing bang boom we were fed and happy. 😃

Nice quiet and cosy location. Whether you dine inside or on the deck outside you will enjoy the ambience. Nice open fire inside was warm. Had a Brekky roll and mug of cappuccino. Lovely

Very nice place. I reckon we came here for breakfast during the covid lockdowns and this place now has a lovely vibe. Fresh, great menu options, gluten free options and caters for big groups. Coffee is also really good. I had poached chicken, that was literally delicious. Can’t wait to come back!

A great peaceful vibe with beautiful outdoor seating with a view. Really happy with our big breakfast we ordered, good value will definitely come here again. They were also quite welcoming with our reservation request Thank you for making this day memorable for us. 😊

Not my first time and certainly not my last. Beautiful little place in amongst the gums. Busy but not overcrowded like some places. Outside area would be gorgeous on a sunny morning. Service is always on point and food is delicious. Plenty of parking too. The whole family loves it.

Lovely spot to see kangaroos "locally." There are some spots that are extremely steep, so wear good footwear and be prepared to slip a bit. If you're looking for the kangaroos, I spotted them just beyond the Conference & Environment Centre (2nd carpark). The signage isn't great, so you may end up wandering and not knowing where you're going, which can be part of the fun.

A really lovely piece of bushland next to the suburbs. Plenty of kangaroos throughout, an abundance of birdlife and frogs calling. Nice tracks, some sections at single file and not too steep. The drive in to the second car park is a little narrow.

Lovely park. Not crowded at all on weekdays. Dog friendly as long as they have a lead. I really enjoyed some me time at this park. Visit if you are around.

Wow what an awesome place to visit. There are lots of trails to walk here and plenty of things to see. There are lots of information boards and signs showing the history and wildlife information about the area. There is an abundance of bird life to see, and kangaroos wandering about the park. This place makes for a fun day out. There are picnic tables, bbqs and toilets for your convenience.

We came after lunch at Westfield Doncaster on a 20°C Saturday. Took the 5km creek circuit. Half of the walk is rough terrain, up and down with some steep climb. Single file walk. Other half consists of gravel walkways, and the return walk alongside Reynold road is asphalt. Time to listen to the birds, hear the sound of running water from the creek and check out native plants. There are seats peppered along the circuit. Occasionally pass by other walkers and bikers. A group of kangaroos lazing under the shade on the return leg of the walk. Excellent bush walk experience so near my suburb. Truly a hidden gem. I'll come again with a drink bottle.

It was a pleasure to visit Currawong Bush Park and it’s very beautiful all the way around. We saw a group of kangaroos and a wallaby as well as numerous birds in the area. Will definitely go again soon!

Beautiful :) There is lots of natural bush to see and so many different types of birds. There are also a number of trials to walk. Many kangaroos live here too so if you want to see them this is a good place to come to.

The oval and park is overall nice but the park dose not have a lot of cool stuff for the bigger kids. I reccomend it for the smaller kids. The oval is not very big. There is a bigger oval on the tom kelly reserve on george street.

Nice park for a footy game, especially having the elevated car park look over the oval so you can watch your son play from the comfort of your car! Nice small ground so lots of action around the goals. Great view too! The canteen for the footy club is pretty rudimentary. I wouldn’t recommend the coffee.

Great football oval. Awesome playground for the kids.

Great footy oval, well maintained.

Well done st Damien and captain Karl p on you game 100 downing doncaster x 3 pts with a goal after the siren

Quite a nice ground set amongst the gum trees and nature . And Vermont were Victorious ,Ye ha

Great place to run your dogs, up on the hill away from oval,

A huge variety of food - was more expensive than anticipated but worth it for the local community! This Sunday was heaving with people! So great to see. Recommend: gozleme and yo-yos 🫠

Easy walk, perfect with young children. Fishing areas, shops near by & bbq facilities.

A small reserve with a children's playground and off leash dog area nearby. This reserve joins the Warrandyte River Reserve trail which is beautiful. There are toilet facilities nearby and it's a short walk from the main shops and cafes in Warrandyte.

A fantastic venue for the monthly market. It’s a stunning spot on the Yarra with lots of puppies to make the day happier

Beautiful place to relax and walk.Close to shops and lga.

We came here for the Warrandyte Festival , it was great they had lots of stalls and little attractions to see. Also a nice little spot to go for a walk so we parked the car up the road and walked the Length of the river to get there. Saw a little possum sleeping in the tree on the way there.

Permanent stage in large open green area with a slope that maximises the viewing for the audience. Small reserve out the back close to river with BBQ's and seating. Small playground to the side and toilets close by. Close to a pathway that will link you up with parks and trails.

What a great little hide away. I didn't know this place existed until it popped up in my feed. It's well situated on the hill, and the lawn area and stoned area under the tree was perfect to deter the hot sun. There's no restaurant however, the platters looked good. the toasties were perfect with the relish on the side. Nice selection of wines and well priced to match. The staff were great, so relaxed, and well informed of what's what. Will definitely be going back again.

We have visited some of the classic wineries around Melbourne, but today we were looking for a winery close to Melbourne for a half-day experience. We were pleasantly surprised to discover Rob Dolan wines and enjoyed an exceptional morning here. Our host (Nick) immediately made us feel welcome and arranged a table facing the rolling fields. He described the history of the winery and excitedly spoke of the wines and the tasty offerings available to us. We enjoyed an impeccable platter coupled with a fresh glass of their wines. The price for this experience was very reasonable. After our little feast, we wandered the gardens and were able to capture some beautiful memories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a lovely winery close to Melbourne, with 5 star experience.

A great spot for a grazing lunch and vino at this winery. The charcuterie board was well prepared with a fair amount of quality cold cuts, terrines, cheese and accompaniments. The Chardonnay was refreshing, and their Blanc de Blanc and sparkling rose were delightful paired with a substantial grazing board. As most seating is outside (except if you have booked the function space indoors) you need to rug up and wear warm clothes during the colder months as the outdoor heaters don’t suffice. However during the warmer months it’s perfect. Service generally was good, they did however bring out some items late to our table.

Was looking online for a dog friendly winery around Melbourne and came across Rob Dolan Winery. It didn’t disappoint. Plus they had a vegan platter for me to enjoy. My family had the grazing platter and they thought it was very generous.

Beautiful place to enjoy some yarra valley wine at the start or end of your trip. Gorgeous scenery, plenty of tables to sit and enjoy and cheese boards with cheese made locally on site. Wine was delicious. Only wish they gave a little more of a generous pour as it was hardly a full sip so challenging to really taste the wine, especially when paying $15 for the tasting, I’d expect a slightly longer pour.

We passed through a few wineries today on a bus tour and experienced a large variety of wines and locations. The Rob Dolan winery was lovely and enjoyable. What truly made this experience special wasn’t that it was the most spectacular venue or view, it was having someone like Taylor at the front of the customers. She was passionate, knowledgeable and was very commanding of a room. She taught me in our little time there more about wine and the various processes to achieve the results that we tasted than I’ve learned in all my life. I’d come again to spend more time knowing she’s there. Thank you for sharing the beautiful wines, and mostly thank you for sharing your passion and energy, Taylor!

Booked the bean bag experience and we had a relaxing lovely experience. Platter was perfect to have with the Chardonnay (highly recommended). We arrived early and had a tasting ($15 unless you buy a bottle), Holly was so lovely and made our experience more enjoyable. Will go again while the weather is nice.

Food: 4.5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Bang for Buck: $120pp Certified Delish: 93% Shout out to our teppanyaki entertainer/chef Howard for providing good laughs and good food. Everything on the meat lovers menu was so fresh and succulent, we will be back for more, no doubt. Seefood Flippinsational.

Attended with the family for my mum's birthday, for some of us it was our first time. Amazing exp, food was excellent! And the chef was so interactive and fun!

Saturday night for teppanyaki with the family. The Kobe set teppanyaki menu was chosen. Always fun watching the chef cook the food. The garden salad as starter was tasty and very fresh. The fried chicken was ok nothing fancy and a slight fast food taste to it. The king prawn was very good. The eye fillet steak was very good and tasty. And the fried rice was good, can always eat plenty of fried rice. Large drinks menu. The chef was entertaining throwing the bowls of rice for patrons to catch and flicking the sliced egg again for patrons to catch in their mouth. As it was for 2 birthdays the desert was brought out in a large bowl with happy birthday written in chocolate. Service was slightly slow at the beginning but overall a really good night with great food. Would visit again.

Kobe restaurant is the best place for good quality food, extreme taste and fun entertainment. We went there for our wedding anniversary and without having said anything when booking, we were treated at the end to a desert with wishes on the plate. Our chef for the evening asked us if we had anything special and this proves their extreme professionalism. Chef Man served us such a fun show and flawless service. Thank you all and we will definitely be back very soon as these kind of restaurants cannot be avoided but requested. We left the restaurant with huge smiles on our faces, happy stomachs and already planning our next visit.

If I could give zero stars I would. We came at 7:15pm on a Friday as a walk in. We ordered mixed tempura and spicy salmon sushi for our entrees. After eating our entrees, I immediately asked for our Wafu steak to be served. But no one cared and they just kept saying it is being prepared. After waiting for 45 MINUTES and after multiple follow ups, the steak was never served! So disappointing! We arrived 20 minutes before the table beside us but they were served order after order after order with lots of different entrees and 2 very large sushi boats! Obviously they were prioritised and our steak they never even bothered to prepare!! In the end, we just cancelled the steak and left very very mad and disappointed but no one NO ONE even bothered to apologise despite my expression of disappointment!! The Asian lady who never cared just kept SHOUTING CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL. WE WILL NEVER COME BACK HERE! Very poor customer service!! Fyi the restaurant was not even half full and they were already having a hard time serving us.

We have been going to Kobe for many years and it’s my daughter’s go to restaurant never been disappointed. Howard makes the experience so much fun excellent food and good value for money. Do yourself a favour and book Teppanyaki with Howard you wont be disappointed

It’s a great experience. Cocktails are amazing, staff are really nice and great entertainment as you’re engaged through out. I like the freshness of the food they prepare right then and there. But don’t expect take away noodle box flavours coz they use clean flavours for cooking.

Ichiban is incredible!!! The food, staff and vibe were all perfect, but what was really above and beyond was the way Monique and Fab entertained our two year old! Going out for dinner with him is usually a nightmare but they went so out of their way to entertain him with jokes, attention, stickers, fire, and care, our chef even picked up a prawn and sang baby shark to him and made him feel so chuffed when he threw rice bowls at him from a careful short distance so that he actually caught them! Monique cuddled our baby so we could eat and it was all just 10/10! The whole way home our two year old screamed “more Teppanyaki!” - we can’t wait to return, thank you for such outstanding service and the best night out we have had in years!

Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars 🤩 Monique took such good care for us and Michael put on a great show while making super yummy food in front of us. Highly recommend for families!! Monique was incredibly accommodating and kind to our two year old twins. We’ve found our new go-to place for special occasions or just an “exciting dinner” (as Twin B put it 😄).

I'll start with the good points, as this won't take me long: + The chef, who calls himself Fabio, was good fun and good value. Skilled, extroverted, enthusiastic and the star of the evening. This is what the Teppanyaki experience is all about. + Decoration/ambience inside the venue was nice, though they could do to perhaps have some nice background music at a suitable volume. Now to where the venue fell short of what might have otherwise amounted to a good overall experience: - Entering the carpark, I felt like I was entering an abandoned lot. This was my first impression, and it was hard not to notice the lack of care with things like overgrown grass, dilapidated signage, and graffiti on the building. - Quality of the food vs. the price charged wasn't particularly good value. Sure, I'm paying for the entertainment also, and that's why I'm not saying it was completely overpriced. It was fun, but the fish they serve, for example, is cheapo Mekong Catfish a.k.a. Basa. Portion sizes were generally small (edamame was a tiny serve), and some of the dishes were rather bland. - I felt that the only genuinely Japanese thing at this restaurant was the name. The staff/managers/owners were Chinese-speaking. For those in the know, this should tell you a lot about what to expect. - Service from the staff (other than our chef) was poor and disingenuous. I felt absolutely rushed, and like trying to enjoy the experience and my food was some kind of burden on them. The service provided was cold, and whilst often "attentive" it was not "perceptive". I had the staff standing over me appearing frustrated and impatient whilst I looked through the menu. They asked me what drinks (higher profit) I wanted to order several times after I'd opted for water, as if not drinking alcohol was somehow strange. They tried to clear food from the table halfway through our group still eating it SEVERAL times. At one point I really had to assert myself with this which is a no-no in my eyes. A very uncomfortable interaction that I shouldn't have to experience at a hospitality venue. -Half our group were ushered back to the door after arriving to confirm whether they had a booking, even though they'd made a beeline for us and it was clear we all knew each other and were part of the same group. This just seemed bizarre to me. - They refused to split bills (even in half), as though when customers are bringing them hundreds of dollars in turnover this is some kind of massive imposition or effort. It wasn't even that busy at the time, with perhaps 2 groups still seated when I went to pay. - Credit card surcharge. When will people stop taking advantage of their customers like this? In summary, the cookery showmanship/experience was great and I've added a star to my overall rating for this. Otherwise, the quality of the food was nothing to write home about and the service from the female staff members at times bordered on abysmal. I left hungry & it's unlikely I will return.

We visited for dinner 2 adults and 3 kids. A great family restaurant and would also suit a larger group. The food was as you would expect at a teppanyaki place as well as the entertainment. We ordered small sake, mock tails for the kids and the ‘signature’ pack. Serving size was generous. All worth it because our chef thoroughly entertained the kids with tricks. They were laughing all the way through the night and our waitress was also very professional and genuine. Worth the drive out to Doncaster.

Chef is super entertaining but a bit too loud. The service was pretty good though, Monique was really attentive and patient. She told us about the sauces on the plate and even encouraged us to take away our leftovers (whereby we feel shy to ask). Overall, the food was delicious! A good place for special occasions and gathering.

We had such a fun, laughter-filled dining experience here last night! Our assigned chef was amazing and hilarious! He delivered both great jokes and great food! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 The meats here tasted AMAZING! The beef and chicken melted in my mouth, yum… I especially recommend ordering the wagyu set. The portion sizes were really big too, so definitely value for money! I couldn’t finish my food, but they let me take the leftovers home. I’m excited to have it for lunch tomorrow! One advice is not to wear something you won’t want stained, because the chef will throw food at you (you will have to try to catch it with your mouth 🤭). I highly recommend dining here! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

What a wonderful experience. Absolutely loved the chef Michael and his brilliant cooking style. He made us laugh and cooked up an awesome delicious meal. The servings kept rolling on. It’s a must outing.

We had the most beautiful experience at Olivigna! My daughter took part in the school holiday pasta-making class and absolutely loved it. The chef was calm, patient, and made the whole experience engaging and fun for the kids. Every member of staff we interacted with was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do. The food? Absolutely divine. From the moment we arrived, the smells alone had us drooling—and it did not disappoint. Fresh, flavoursome, and made with real heart. Add to that the stunning surroundings, relaxed vibe, and great coffee, and you’ve got yourself the perfect family, romantic or just girls day out outing. Can’t wait to come back! (Pasta in photos made by the kids)

I recently visited the restaurant and was impressed by the beautiful view, it truly enhances the dining experience. However, I found the food to be just average and not up to the expectations set by the ambiance. Given the prices, I felt that the quality of the food did not justify the cost. While the scenery is a highlight, I hope the menu can be improved to match it in the future.

Stunning estate in a beautiful location in Warrandyte with professional, friendly & welcoming staff. A pleasant dining area with lovely views of the estate. Delicious fresh Mediterranean meals with a classy twist. Good local wines available. We loved the local olives, house made soughdough, local olive oil, Fremantle octopus, fresh pasta as well as the most delicious desserts. A great venue Highly recommend

Came here for a spontaneous lunch date and it did not disappoint. Love that there’s such a gorgeous hidden winery only 30mins away! We dined on the 4 course chefs selection menu and it did not disappoint, it was good value for how much food came out - three entrees and some bread that is not photographed. We were so full by the main lamb course that we got half of it packed for takeaway. We were sat right by the fireplace which was perfect as well :) looking forward to coming back.

Olivigna has fabulous ambiance, lush greenery, beautiful views, relaxed atmosphere outside and a large dining option inside. We celebrated mum's 80th birthday inside. The staff were great especially Emily who was very attentive, professional and fun. Lot's of food options with the octopus, pizzas, lamb shoulder and steak our favs. Have been to Olivigna many times and will definitely return!

I had a fantastic experience at Olivigna Restaurant 🤩 we were seated in a perfect corner spot with stunning views that really set the tone for the meal. The server who assisted us (unfortunately no name tag, so I didn’t catch her name) was incredibly helpful, recommending a delicious pasta dish and a couple of great drinks to go with it. The highlight for me, though, was the tartufo 🍕🍄‍🟫 honestly one of the best I’ve ever had, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting. The whole venue has a warm, inviting atmosphere and has a beautiful spot to take photos, making it an ideal place for a special celebration.

Fabulous food, excellent staff and lovely open fire. Jonathan, looked after us with attentive professionalism! Very refreshing to have great service by ALL the staff. It would be equally lovely on a sunny day eating outside. The view is lovely too.

A beautifully presented modern restaurant, exceptional food and service. Highly recommend. Booking in for Sunday lunch to celebrate a special occasion. Our table of 4 opted for the selected feed me menu and were impressed with the incredible amount of variety and courses that came out everything was fresh, well presented and delicious

Came on a Wednesday night, the restaurant is fully booked. While I enjoyed sitting at the bar, staff offered us a table soon as there’s one available. The food is exceptional, value of money given to its quality. Fair amount of portion, we skipped a main course + dessert as we are small eaters. Steak was slightly overcooked, but still a 5 star as the staff are friendly and other components on the dishes are well balanced.

Fantastic restaurant Feed Me Menu will have you rolling out the door. Staff were great and friendly and helpful Food quality was above expectations Fresh, delicious and not a dish that wasn't complemented

Always top notch food, atmosphere & service. Been here a few times over the last few years and it remains consistently delightful and delicious 😋 gift vouchers also available...just bought one today!

Absolutely sensational! Great vibe and story. Fine dining in Warrandyte. Delicious food, awesome wines. Easy to book. Welcoming, attentive staff. Highly recommend.

As like the last time, it was a pleasurable experience. The food was great and well-paced. For the 'Feed Me Feast', there was more than enough food. It was a very special dining experience, as it was our little one's baptismal lunch. He also enjoyed his 'chicken and chips'. The lovely wait staff who was in charge of our table, thank you to you. You made our day special. We will be back!!!

First time here and had an absolutely great time. The food was spot on with lots of unique flavour pairings. Really enjoyable experience.