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Eighteen Sixty

312B High St, Nagambie VIC 3608, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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312B High St, Nagambie VIC 3608, Australia

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+61 3 5719 2015
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Eighteen Sixty

Eighteen Sixty pairs thoughtful regional Italian dining with boutique local cellar drops in an intimate dining room by an open fire. In-the-know diners skip the lakeside crowds for a tight, seasonal menu featuring hand-crafted squid ink linguine folded with sweet crab and prawns, followed by slow-cooked lamb ragu and seared scallops with pangrattato. Bernie runs the front with warm pairing tips—spotlighting regional bottles available to take home at cellar-door prices—while the kitchen sends out yoghurt panna cotta with poached pear to wrap up the evening.

  • Curated, Rotating Regional Menu: A concise, rotating seasonal lineup showcases handmade pastas like squid ink linguine with crab alongside slow-braised lamb ragu and seared scallops.
  • Local Cellar-Door Bottles: An extensive boutique list champions regional producers, paired personally by front-of-house and offered for takeaway at retail pricing.
  • Fireside Comfort & Inclusive Dining: The intimate room features an open fireplace, attentive hosting, and dedicated gluten-free pasta and bread options for worry-free dining.
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Why Dine at Eighteen Sixty

Discover why travellers and locals choose Eighteen Sixty for elevated Italian cuisine and regional wines.

  • City-Grade Italian Cooking in Nagambie

    Seasonal dishes such as crab and prawn squid ink linguine, slow-cooked lamb ragu, and roasted barramundi match the standards of premier metropolitan dining rooms.

    This restaurant is as good as the best in Melbourne highly recommended.

    Ylana Perlov

  • Extensive Regional & Boutique Wine List

    Curated pairings draw from Goulburn Valley and Strathbogie producers, with bottles available to purchase and take home at retail pricing.

    For such a small place they have one of the most diverse and large wine list, and if you love the wine takeaways are available at very reasonable prices, So Many boutique wines.

    Colin Kennedy

  • Cosy Setting Anchored by an Open Fire

    The intimate dining space features an open fireplace that sets a welcoming, celebratory tone for milestone dates, anniversaries, and getaways.

    great customer service & ambience with an open fire to boot.

    Janice Moore

  • Attentive Celebratory Hospitality

    Hosts and staff personalize service for couples celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, ensuring knowledgeable recommendations and seamless hospitality.

    Our waitress was a gem, knew her wines and made the afternoon special.

    Akash Sharma

  • Considerate Gluten-Free Dining Options

    Guests with dietary needs dine without compromise thanks to accommodating options including house gluten-free pasta and bread across the menu.

    There were many gluten free options (including pasta, bread) and they were very accomodating.

    Ruby Haupt

  • Ever-Evolving Seasonal Menu

    A compact, dynamic menu rotates regularly around seasonal produce and inventive chef specials, giving returning diners new dishes to discover.

    We love that the menu regularly changes with more amazing choices added.

    Katrina McGee

Customer favourites and signature Italian dishes from our kitchen

  • Squid ink linguine

    The pasta was chock full of crab greatness and the prawns were well cooked - soft, spongy and sweet.

    Simon B

  • Barramundi

    I had the prawn skewers and the barramundi which were excellent and my partner had the artichokes and the barramundi which he also said was first class.

    Ylana Perlov

  • Lamb ragu

    Mafaldine with slow cooked lamb Bianca ragu. A milder ragu, lamb sooo tender and tasty.

    Mery

  • Scallops

    The scallops are a very good and some of the chefs playfulness with pasta is great.

    Colin Kennedy

Other favorites

Complementary desserts and signature drinks to finish your meal

  • Yoghurt panna cotta

    Yoghurt panna cotta with red wine poached pear. A great finale.

    Mery

  • Chocolate mousse

    and the chocolate mousse (perfectly balanced).

    José Maturana

  • Bloody Gin Fizz

    heartedly enjoyed with a Bloody Gin Fizz.

    Simon B

  • Tiramisu

    Not to mention the tiramisu. Highly recommend!!

    Francesca C F Worsman

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining in Nagambie

  • Cellar retail service for takeaway bottles

    Guests can take home their favourite regional discoveries, with takeaway bottles available at retail prices from an extensive boutique selection.

  • Cosy hearthside dining with an open fire

    The dining room is anchored by an open fire that creates a warm, welcoming, and intimate atmosphere for celebrations and getaways.

  • Dedicated gluten-free pasta and bread options

    Diners with dietary needs are looked after with thoughtful, accommodating gluten-free options including both custom pasta and bread.

  • Personalised regional wine pairings

    Knowledgeable hosts take the time to guide guests with tailor-made pairings from local producers to match dishes like the squid ink linguine.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for planning your visit to Eighteen Sixty

  • Reserve Ahead to Secure a Table

    Tables fill up quickly in this intimate space, so reserving ahead is strongly advised to ensure you secure a spot.

  • Pick Up Takeaway Bottles

    If you love the regional boutique wine poured with your meal, takeaway bottles are available for retail purchase.

  • Ask for Gluten-Free Options

    Diners with dietary restrictions can comfortably enjoy meals here, with accommodating options available for both gluten-free pasta and bread.

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