Restaurant
Tedesca
1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia
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1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia
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Set on a Red Hill acreage, Tedesca turns lunch into an unhurried, multi-hour wood-fire feast grounded in its own morning harvest. Inside the restored farmhouse, the energy revolves around an open hearth right in the dining room—no walls or barriers, just chefs working an island bench with quiet precision. Diners often remark on the easy, four-hour rhythm, slipping outside with a drink in hand to wander through the kitchen gardens between courses. The handwritten set menu shifts with what the soil yields and what local growers deliver, sending out dishes like flame-seared ribeye paired with duck fat potatoes and handmade pasta dressed in rich shellfish cream.
- Farm-Driven Menu: A rotating multi-course menu dictated by morning harvests from the on-site garden and local producers.
- Hearthside Kitchen: Chefs cook over an open wood grill and prep at an island bench situated right in the dining room.
- Garden Walks Between Courses: Four-hour lunch services are paced so diners can freely stroll the vegetable gardens between plates.
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The Tedesca Experience
Why guests choose Tedesca for unhurried destination dining
Four-Hour Multi-Course Lunch Rhythm
Lunches unfold across a dedicated four-hour rhythm, serving set courses tailored around wine and relaxation without rushed table turns.
Absolutely exquisite long lunch experience lasting about 4 hours.
Kevin Ang Hyper-Seasonal Kitchen Garden Harvest
Menus rotate dynamically based on daily farm yields and regional producers, paired with bespoke cellar selections.
Each dish is meticulously created with beauty and gorgeous produce either regional or from the garden.
The Lunch Lady Garden Walks Between Courses
An unhurried service pace invites guests to wander through sprawling on-site vegetable patches and estate grounds between courses.
Make sure you’ve got the afternoon clear as the pace is relaxed with time between courses to walk through the vegetable gardens.
Peter Lloyd Front-of-House Hearth Cooking Theatre
The open wood-fire hearth and prep island sit directly in the intimate dining room, showcasing artisan cooking over coals.
we were seated with a view to the wood fire cooking and food prep area, a fascinating and pleasing theatre that played out over nearly four hours.
Tony Morrison Transporting Pastoral Escape
The tranquil pastoral setting and attentive hospitality transport guests away from everyday routine into a serene sojourn.
This was not going out to lunch. This was an experience that transported us to another place for an afternoon.
K. Kennedy Quietly Luxurious Hospitality
Warm, grounded service balances high culinary standards with approachable, unpretentious hospitality.
such a warm, relaxed and quietly luxurious atmosphere.
Anne-Maree McDonald
Most popular items
Standout dishes from our wood-fired hearth and garden harvest
Wild Barramundi
The standout for me was the wild barramundi, perfectly roasted and paired with an umami rich squid ink sauce, with XO congee adding both flavour and texture.
Mashi_soyo Aged Ribeye
To see the aged ribeye trimmed and thickly sliced ready for cooking over coals, the trout sliced and cooked to perfection and the Serrano jamon being sliced tissue thin to be added to the pasta made our day special as the chefs openly shared their skills.
Tony Morrison Tortellini
their tortellini were pockets of love - pecorino, potato, ricotta, swimming in brown butter and glorious shavings of flinders truffle.
elisa mets Paris Brest
Dessert was another high point, a delicate Paris Brest with light airy choux pastry, layered with hazelnut, pear, pistachio and the brightness of candied mandarin.
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Beyond the menu
Attentive, unhurried hospitality moments that distinguish the dining experience
Underground Cellar and Farm Exploration
Guests can explore the on-site farm gardens and take a personal tour of the estate's underground wine cellar during their visit.
Hearthside Chef Interaction
Chefs and kitchen staff openly converse with guests from the open wood-fire hearth, with chef-owner Brigitte checking in between dishes.
Thoughtful Dietary Care
The kitchen accommodates bespoke dietary requirements with care, preparing tailored adjustments such as gluten-free focaccia.
Personalized Cocktail Consultations
Bartenders take time to personally consult guests on their flavor preferences, crafting customized cocktail selections for the table.
Before you head over
Essential advice on pacing, reservations, and exploring the grounds for your visit
Book Months in Advance
Reservations fill up months in advance, so plan ahead or join the waitlist, with Mondays often being a helpful option to secure a spot.
Clear Your Entire Afternoon
Plan for an unhurried sitting of 3.5 to 4.5 hours with an open afternoon so you can enjoy the paced courses and estate grounds.
Stroll the Grounds Between Courses
Take breaks between courses to wander through the working vegetable gardens and surrounding grounds with a drink in hand.
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