Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

Heartswood

25 Bell St Service Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

Updated

Find Heartswood

25 Bell St Service Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 3 8201 7470
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About Heartswood

Housed in a heritage bank with blues on the stereo, Heartswood pairs unhurried hospitality with generous, Chef’s Hat plates. Regulars come for the hefty chicken schnitzel—served crisp alongside butter sauce and sharp slaw—or brunch plates like sweet, herb-loaded son-in-law eggs. The kitchen backs it up with tender porterhouse, local wines, and an iced long black to chase waffles topped with fairy floss.

  • Heritage Bank Setting: Dine inside a restored period bank building accompanied by a relaxed blues soundtrack and unhurried service.
  • Crisp Chicken Schnitzel: A thick, crispy chicken cutlet balanced by butter sauce, fresh slaw, and seasoned fries.
  • Chef-Hatted Kitchen: Generous, hat-awarded breakfast and lunch plates featuring local ingredients, from son-in-law eggs to tender porterhouse.
  • Regional Drinks & Coffee: A focused drinks selection spanning local wine pairings, mixed cocktails, and cold iced long blacks.
RestaurantRestaurant

What's On at Heartswood

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Guests Choose Heartswood

Discover what makes dining at Heartswood a standout Yarra Glen experience.

  • Chef-hatted culinary craft

    Chef-hatted execution pairs regional wines and handcrafted cocktails with standout local produce in an elevated setting.

    Quality local ingredients, cleverly paired and executed to perfection. Every dish was a killer and a joy to eat.

    Tracey Treloar

  • Memorable signature flavours

    Dishes across the daytime and dinner services deliver generous portions, succulent mains, and balanced house-made sides.

    Tender steak, juicy chicken, and mind you, this was a thick piece of chicken. The slaw served with the chicken was exquisitely delicious.

    BrendanKVD

  • Generous breakfast and brunch plates

    Daytime favourites feature hearty portions with house condiments, thick-cut meats, and thoughtful accompaniments.

    The thick cut bacon was fabulous. The duck, eggs, hasbrown, tomato relish etc. all tasted great.

    Toms Arackal

  • Substantial daytime dining

    Crisp schnitzels and flavourful specialty plates arrive in abundant portions paired with vibrant, herb-infused dressings.

    The portions were super generous, I really enjoyed the crispness of my schnitty paired up with a nice slaw

    Maud Hu

  • Historic heritage banking hall

    Set within a historic former bank, the interior preserves architectural character with comfortable seating and a laid-back soundtrack.

    stunning heritage bank building packed with period features and a laid back blues vibe

    Tracey Treloar

  • Cozy interior atmosphere

    An intimate dining room and hospitable service create a welcoming, relaxed setting for morning coffee or unhurried meals.

    The interior dining area is pleasant and cozy.

    Cherylz Kitchen

Standout dishes celebrated for thoughtful preparation and memorable flavours

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    The best chicken schnitzel I’ve tasted. Extremely moist and tender chicken with a good balance of crispy crunch and softness.

    Cherylz Kitchen

  • Porterhouse

    Tender steak, juicy chicken, and mind you, this was a thick piece of chicken. The slaw served with the chicken was exquisitely delicious. The salad was equally tasty with the steak.

    BrendanKVD

  • John’s mushroom toast

    Delicious John’s mushroom toast.

    Cherylz Kitchen

  • Son in law eggs

    My partner had the son in law eggs which was really good, sweet from the caramel sauce and fresh from the herbs.

    Maud Hu

Before you head over

Practical guidance to make the most of your visit to Heartswood

  • Prepare for Potential Table Waits

    Given the intimate heritage dining spaces and popularity, you may encounter a wait during peak periods; plan extra time as the experience is well worth it.

  • Select Sheltered Outdoor Seating

    If you prefer outdoor dining, choose a table equipped with an umbrella to prevent falling garden blossoms and debris from drifting into your food and drinks.

  • Embrace the Unhurried Dining Rhythm

    The kitchen and front of house emphasize an unhurried, relaxed dining rhythm rather than fast turnover, so come ready for an easygoing, lingering meal.

Explore more places in Melbourne

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Melbourne.

Discover more in Melbourne

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Melbourne venues