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TarraWarra Yarra Valley Winery, Restaurant & Cellar Door

311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia

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Find TarraWarra Yarra Valley Winery, Restaurant & Cellar Door

311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia

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+61 3 5957 3510
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About TarraWarra Yarra Valley Winery, Restaurant & Cellar Door

Tucked into the Yarra Valley hillside, TarraWarra pairs subterranean minimalist architecture with serious cool-climate dining. Visitors often start with a staff-guided flight at the cellar door—sampling estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—before settling in for an unhurried, multi-course lunch overlooking the vines. Dishes lean into seasonal produce across three- and four-course sets, delivering fine-dining precision without stuffy formalities. An open fire warms the dining room in winter, while tables outdoors sit under the canopy for warmer afternoons. Many make a full day of it by wandering through the estate’s on-site Museum of Art after dessert.

  • Earth-Sheltered Architecture: The subterranean cellar door and dining space feature minimalist, soft-brutalist curves tucked directly into the hillside.
  • Staff-Led Cellar Door Flights: Estate flights guide guests through cool-climate varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Roussanne blends.
  • Estate Tasting Menus: Multi-course set menus showcase thoughtful local produce alongside curated estate wine pairings.
  • Integrated Art Museum: Diners frequently pair lunch with a walk through the contemporary TarraWarra Museum of Art on the grounds.
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Why Dine at TarraWarra Estate

Why guests choose TarraWarra for milestone celebrations, fine wine, and cultural dining

  • Art Museum & Vineyard Destination

    Guests can explore curated contemporary exhibitions at the TarraWarra Museum of Art right on the estate grounds before or after dining at the restaurant.

    the vibe was really peaceful and relaxing—perfect for chilling out after a wander through the gallery

    Naga

  • All-in-One Cultural Estate Experience

    The property combines an acclaimed regional gallery, cellar door tasting spaces, and sweeping hillside vistas into one complete cultural excursion.

    A fine art gallery, cellar door and restaurant. The views are absolutely stunning.

    David Pyatt

  • Multi-Course Degustation with Curated Pairings

    Estate tasting menus, ranging from three to six courses, feature artful technique and refined culinary pacing paired seamlessly with estate-grown wines.

    The wine pairings were perfectly matched and elevated every course. The service throughout lunch was warm and attentive

    Amy Crossley

  • Milestone Occasion Celebrations

    Visitors mark milestones, wedding anniversaries, and family birthdays with dedicated service, thoughtful pacing, and bespoke kitchen touches.

    wonderful staff who ensured our celebration was one to remember. The buildings and grounds provide a lovely setting

    Jan Hancock

  • Educational Guided Wine Flights

    Knowledgeable cellar door staff guide guests through comprehensive flights of regional varietals, explaining winemaking methods and tasting profiles in detail.

    Guided us through the process of the wine making and explained the difference in flavour in extreme detail.

    Tylah Urban

  • Seamless Cellar Door to Table Transition

    Structured tastings allow visitors to sample multiple estate wines with attentive guidance and bottle purchase credits prior to seated dining.

    Popped into the cellar door to enjoy the $20 tasting of 5 wines (then refunded against bottles purchased) then onto the restaurant to enjoy the Estate Menu.

    CJ Wong : PA Mann

Signature tasting menus and cellar-door wine flights at TarraWarra

  • Estate Menu

    then onto the restaurant to enjoy the Estate Menu.

    CJ Wong : PA Mann

  • 6-course tasting lunch

    Last Sunday I took my parents for a 6-course tasting lunch. It was superb.

    Kathryn Shearer

  • 3-course lunch with matching wines

    We booked the 3-course lunch with matching wines for our girls’ weekend, and it was nothing short of exceptional.

    Amy Crossley

  • Wine tasting flight

    Its 20$ for 5 different wines (Rousanne, Chardonnay, two Pinot Noirs and a Shiraz).

    Elisabeth Lachnitt

Beyond the menu

Distinctive service and dining gestures documented by estate guests

  • Personalized Celebration Accompaniments

    The culinary team accommodates milestone dining by providing custom celebration touches, including a specially prepared birthday cake for dining parties.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Tailoring

    The kitchen customizes multi-course tasting menus to cater to plant-based and gluten-free dietary requirements without compromising technique.

  • Cross-Menu Tasting Courtesies

    Floor staff accommodate guests exploring different tasting menus by providing extra tastes to sample courses across multiple formats.

  • Redeemable Cellar Door Flights

    Cellar door tastings offer staff-guided walk-throughs covering winemaking processes, with the tasting fee refunded directly against bottle purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book ahead for the restaurant and cellar door?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended for dining and tasting flights. Visitors note that walk-in tables at the Estate Restaurant can be unavailable, and tasting groups may face wait times if arriving without a prior booking.

How do wine tastings work at the cellar door?

Yes. The cellar door offers guided tasting flights where staff introduce estate wines and viticulture background. Tastings cost $20 for 5 wines, which can be refunded against bottle purchases.

Can the kitchen cater to vegan, plant-based, and gluten-free diets?

Yes. The estate provides a dedicated, well-considered vegan menu, accommodates plant-based dining requests, and offers plenty of gluten-free options across its courses.

Is outdoor seating available, and are dogs permitted?

Yes. The estate features an outdoor dining area under the trees where visitors can enjoy wine and charcuterie, and this outdoor area is dog-friendly.

Is there on-site parking at the estate?

Yes. There is plenty of parking on the property. From the car park, visitors take a short walk up the hill past the lake and vineyards to reach the cellar door and restaurant.

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