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Stefano's Restaurant

16 Langtree Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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Find Stefano's Restaurant

16 Langtree Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia

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+61 3 5022 0881
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Stefano's Restaurant

Tucked beneath the Grand Hotel, Stefano’s turns cellars into an authentic stage for rustic Italian dining. Down here, brick walls frame a spoken five-course degustation rooted firmly in cucina povera. Guests follow an unprinted progression dictated by the kitchen—think tender cuttlefish over polenta, delicate zucchini and Gorgonzola soufflé, and tagliatelle coated in rich rabbit ragù. Stefano de Pieri wanders the floor himself to guide cellar selections and pour Victorian and regional Italian vintages, before courses wind down with fennel ice cream in meringue.

  • Historic Cellar Setting: Set within historic brick cellars beneath the Grand Hotel, offering an intimate dining room tucked away below street level.
  • Spoken Degustation: Five courses announced verbally at the table, drawing on regional Italian traditions without printed menus.
  • Founder Wine Guidance: Founder Stefano de Pieri works the room, offering pairing suggestions from an extensive regional and Italian wine list.
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Why Guests Choose Stefano's

Authentic regional Italian dining beneath Mildura's Grand Hotel

  • Destination Degustation Dining

    Guests experience an unhurried multi-course Italian culinary journey curated with regional ingredients and matched wines.

    At least once in your lifetime should you have a culinary adventure like this.

    Mark Mcconaghy

  • Traditional Unscripted Oral Menu

    Dishes arrive without fixed printed menus, verbally introduced course by course alongside expert pairing recommendations.

    We loved the oral menu which is so traditionally Italian.

    Kate O'Dwyer

  • Direct Host Hospitality and Guidance

    Founder Stefano de Pieri regularly visits the floor to greet guests, discuss regional culinary heritage, and recommend wines.

    Stefano himself was a warm and a welcoming presence, overseeing everything and chatting to the diners.

    Oliver Frank

  • Celebratory Group Care

    Accommodating service and private cellar spaces create an effortless setting for birthdays and group gatherings.

    The staff did everything to make sure we were all looked after and it was a wonderful night

    Terence O'Riain

  • Atmospheric Subterranean Cellars

    Tucked beneath the Grand Hotel, the restored brick and stone cellars evoke the intimate charm of an authentic Italian grotto.

    like stepping into a Italian grotto

    Claire Allan

  • Pre-Dinner Wine and Antipasto Option

    Early evening visitors can drop in before dinner services for an antipasto course and paired glass of wine without a full degustation booking.

    gets you, in effect, a light degustation meal of top quality plus a glass of wine each

    Chris Severn

Beloved regional Italian classics and tasting options from Mildura's iconic cellar restaurant

  • antipasto and a glass of wine

    Just tried the ‘antipasto and a glass of wine’ option, pre dinner. Very much above expectations, to the extent that after being served the fourth plate I assumed I’d read the online details wrongly - has to be $60 a person right? No, $60 a couple gets you, in effect, a light degustation meal of top quality plus a glass of wine each

    Chris Severn

  • tagliatelle with rabbit ragù

    the tagliatelle with rabbit ragù brought a tear to my eye - this is true Italian comfort food at its best

    Sandra Pitronaci

  • cuttlefish on polenta

    The cuttlefish on polenta and the tagliatelle with rabbit ragu were standouts, leaving a lasting impression.

    Jacqueline D

  • braised beef shin

    The high point was the braised beef shin paired with a Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico 2018.

    Jonathan Baker

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality details that elevate dining in the Grand Hotel cellars

  • Founder Tableside Visits & Wine Guidance

    Founder Stefano de Pieri regularly circulates through the dining cellars, greeting tables, pouring pairings, and discussing regional ingredients and Italian culinary traditions with guests.

  • Spoken Italian Degustation Presentation

    In true regional Italian tradition, the five-course degustation unfolds without printed menus, with staff announcing and describing each curated dish as it is presented to the table.

  • Guided Historic Cellar Tours

    Guests dining in the historic cellars are guided through the venue's heritage wine vaults, led personally by front-of-house staff.

  • Tailored Dietary Adaptations

    Kitchen and floor staff accommodate individual dietary restrictions with dedicated dish substitutions across set courses rather than generic alterations.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dietary accommodations, cellar comfort, and menu options at Stefano's Restaurant

  • State Dietary Needs Upfront

    Because the five-course degustation relies on an oral menu without a printed list, confirm any dietary restrictions like vegetarian preferences or seafood exclusions upon booking and when seated.

  • Drop In Early for Antipasto

    If you do not have time for the full multi-course degustation dinner, stop by in the late afternoon before dinner service for a generous antipasto platter and paired wine.

  • Bring a Layer for Cellar Dining

    The subterranean historic cellar maintains a notably cool temperature, so bring an extra layer or jacket to stay comfortable throughout the multi-course dinner.

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