Our verdict
From the moment you see a wine that’s “not shit” or a cocktail that’s “nothing to f* with,” you know this south-east Melbourne fine-diner is run with charm and cheek. Blayne and Chayse Bertoncello turn produce from their kitchen garden into dishes like tempura pickles, flathead mousse, lamb ragù and fall-apart pork neck, finishing with sourdough-offcut crème pâtissière. With house-made kombucha, hyper-local wines and playful technical brilliance at every turn, it’s a dining experience that consistently hits the mark.
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The menu
What to order
- Sourdough bread
- Garden nigiri
- Mimosa oyster
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Beetroot and rhubarb dessert
From the moment you see a wine that’s “not shit” or a cocktail that’s “nothing to f* with,” you know this south-east Melbourne fine-diner is run with charm and cheek. Blayne and Chayse Bertoncello turn produce from their kitchen garden into dishes like tempura pickles, flathead mousse, lamb ragù and fall-apart pork neck, finishing with sourdough-offcut crème pâtissière. With house-made kombucha, hyper-local wines and playful technical brilliance at every turn, it’s a dining experience that consistently hits the mark.
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Details
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Rustic
- Modern
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Garden
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Sommelier Led
- Natural Wine
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Zero Waste
- Garden
- Set Menu
- Tasting Menu
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
An intimate, comfortable fine-dining room with inky but well-lit interiors, earthy wood-and-stone finishes, local ceramics, and a warm, personal service style that avoids pretension.