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Rose Cottage Restaurant

251 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk VIC 3793, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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251 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk VIC 3793, Australia

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+61 3 9756 6122
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rose Cottage Restaurant

Tucked away off the Monbulk stretch, this vintage cottage serves unpretentious home-style multi-course meals around a roaring open fireplace. Regulars come for the roast beef and warm scones, often packing their own favorite bottles of wine—the kitchen welcomes BYO without charging a corkage fee. Long tables tackle family milestones and group lunches with zero fuss, ending on housemade chocolate mousse.

  • BYO with no corkage: Guests can bring their own wine and beer with zero corkage fees attached.
  • Central fireplace setting: A working open hearth anchors the vintage domestic dining room.
  • Homestyle comfort cooking: Multi-course lunches and dinners center on traditional roast beef, salmon pancakes, and fresh scones.
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Why Guests Choose Rose Cottage Restaurant

Discover why guests choose Rose Cottage for classic comfort dining, milestone group events, and unbeatable value in Monbulk.

  • Traditional Comfort Cooking with Old-World Charm

    Guests enjoy traditional multi-course comfort meals like roast beef and eye fillet cooked on site in a homely heritage setting.

    Gorgeous old world charm with roaring fire. Beautiful menu. I always go for the roast beef and my husband the eye fillet.

    Anna Mulcahy

  • Vintage Cottage Ambience with Central Fireplace

    Guests gather around an authentic open fireplace with vintage domestic decor that brings warmth and homelike comfort.

    The decorations and vibes are just incredible!!! Everything is in vintage and there’s a fireplace in the centre.

    Minh Ton-Nu

  • Seamless Milestone Birthday Celebrations

    Dedicated event coordination and accommodating staff make milestone birthdays and anniversaries effortless for hosts.

    A fabulous venue to celebrate my husbands 70th Birthday today!! Very cosy, open fire place, very attentive staff and nothing was too much trouble for them.

    lynne pelgrim

  • Hassle-Free Group Gatherings and Events

    Accommodating hospitality supports clubs and large group lunches with attentive service and shared entertainment space.

    The Rose Cottage staff were welcoming, efficient, helpful and friendly. The food was excellent, nicely presented and at a very reasonable price.

    Margaret Tyson

  • BYO Friendly with Zero Corkage Fee

    Diners enjoy significant cost savings by bringing their preferred wine with zero corkage fees attached.

    The food was tasty and very good value. BYO and no corkage charge.

    Ken

  • Outstanding Value Multi-Course Menus

    Generous multi-course fixed-price menus deliver exceptional dining value compared to typical mountain destination venues.

    Good options, serving sizes and at $24 for a 2 course menu with byo alcohol available is the best value around.

    Cathy Lilley

Traditional comfort favorites and homestyle courses

  • roast beef

    Highly recommend anyone to give the roast beef a try.

    Cool “Time Traveller” Kat

  • eye fillet

    The eye fillet and roast meal both perfection.

    Luke Collins

  • two-course menu

    We had the two-course menu and we all loved our meals.

    Ashleigh Stevenson

  • chocolate mousse

    The best chocolate mousse you will every try !

    Robert Luke

Beyond the menu

Distinctive touches that make dining at Rose Cottage feel personal, warm, and welcoming

  • BYO Alcohol with Zero Corkage

    Guests are invited to bring their preferred wine or drinks with zero corkage charge, keeping celebratory group meals and casual gatherings relaxed and affordable.

  • Central Roaring Fireplace Warmth

    Guests dine beside an authentic roaring central fireplace surrounded by vintage decor, creating genuine warmth on cool Dandenong Ranges afternoons and evenings.

  • Accommodating Milestone Event Hosting

    The team adapts to group celebrations with personal care and patience—including accommodating two hours of shared live performances, singing, and dancing for choir milestones.

  • Festive Table Styling & Dedicated Planning

    Tables receive dedicated event care and seasonal touches, such as custom Christmas theme decor and meticulous pre-planning for engagement parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYO)?

Yes, guests can bring their own alcohol. Reviewers highlight that it is a BYO venue with no corkage fee.

Is Rose Cottage suitable for large groups or celebrations?

Yes, Rose Cottage is well-suited for groups and special events, having hosted large parties, anniversaries, and birthdays with multi-course meal options. Advance reservations are accepted.

Is there parking available on-site?

Yes, free parking is available outside the restaurant, though parking spaces on-site are limited and can fill up during busy periods. Free street parking is also available.

Can the restaurant accommodate special dietary requirements?

Yes, reviewers note that the kitchen accommodates multiple different dietary needs when requested.

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