TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated September 2024

Mercato @ Daylesford

87/100 (1058 ratings)

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"The ambience was so beautiful and intimate and as soon as we walked in were made to feel like the only people there. Had two staff members tend to us..."

Tammi

"As soon as we arrived, the staff were so welcoming and got to know us a little bit while seating us. Ordering the food was easy and quick and the..."

Raelene Pagala

"Absolutely superb food. Some of the most delicious scallops and barramundi I’ve ever eaten. The service was impeccable and the setting was very..."

Nick X Thomson

"unable to fault a thing. Staff: knowledgeable, professional. Food: great flavours, good quality, great recipes. I enjoyed..."

Chrissy Halden

"Highly recommended as a favourite for visiting tourists , I was really looking forward to having dinner here. Mercato with its plush rich..."

Freeo

"An Outstanding Restaurant. Service was exquisite. The Wine Pairing we're Outrageous. The Food Divine. Only a lacklustre deconstructed Tarte Tatin..."

Michael Mitrovski

"Food was divine. Especially the scallops, so I highly recommend it. Customer service was on point. Everyone was so friendly and very professional...."

Jess

"This is a charming but serious restaurant. We ate the chef’s degustation. It was delicious, interesting and filling. Highlights included the..."

Mattharv67

"As soon as you walk into Mercato, it gives off a fine dining with a country inviting feel. It felt warm and the staff were friendly and..."

Excited By Food

"What a lovely night we had here tonight at Mercato.Having been a weekend resident of the area for nearly 4 years, I can’t understand why..."

Dan

"Wonderful meal-Duck was delicious！ beautiful surroundings and excellent hosts! Mercato is a beautiful space to have a dinner.we will look..."

Vanessa Chen

"Have eaten here a number of times now, food is always great, lovely ambience in the dining room and good service. New owners have recently taken..."

Матчев Беат

"Food was delicious and fresh + beautifully presented. Despite arriving late and close to closing hours we still received top and prompt..."

KhanhLy Tran

"Very professional staff they grab your jacket at the door and bring it back for you at the end of the evening. The food tasted great but it wasn't as..."

Mel

"We had an outstanding meal here! This contemporary and cosy restaurant is located on Raglan Street. With its fireplace and nicely decorated interior,..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"We went to Mercato for our (many years!) anniversary and we loved it! They have a huge wine list, and the food is fresh and interesting. My husband..."

JenPak

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meals on Mondays "locals night" - main and glass of wine for $30 with the ability to add in a la carte items. Service was..."

Bec Dirago

"Great memories here at Mercato! We had some really delicious food, my entree,main and special request for dessert was amazing, Great service! I would..."

Deefoodmeister

"My bestie and I arrived at Mercato @ Daylesford ready for the last meal of our 2 day trip in Victoria’s spa country. We had been overwhelmed by the..."

Food And Drink Melbourne

"It behooves me to say this upfront. This review may be tainted by excess consumption of excellent alcohol.Mercato, in Daylesford / Hepburn..."

Oni San

"amazing angus beef as main dishes, nice table service. Plain pork belly is average, will come back when update menu is..."

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"Interesting to say the least and underwhelming as we expected more. The service staff were on point with their knowledge of the food and wine along..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Romantic restaurant with decent food. Spatcock & pork belly were the highlight. Worth a visit if you are in Daylesford and already been to the other..."

TT

"This place was nice, it’s a lovely spot. The food was okay, maybe we ordered wrong but I don’t know it just didn’t have the wow..."

Crogga

"Stylish restaurant with a fantastic menu - all meals were presented beautifully and tasted wonderful. Wine choices were very good. The dessert menu..."

Anita Hamilton

"Went there on Locals night (Monday night) which is $30 for a main and a glass of wine. Not that great unfortunately... I expected a higher standard..."

MD

"Great ambiance and attentive staff.We both had the degustation and the kitchen were very flexible in catering to dietary requirements.The..."

Matt Vaughan

"Lovely atmosphere, found the service to be extremely prompt and professional. Had a 2 course meal (mains & dessert) which were small servings but..."

Fitnessforgranted

"Had a great lunch here and the food was great. Each dish was well presented, cooked well and had great flavour. The seared scallops in particular..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"We had a wonderful 3 course meal. The menu was fantastic with a superb variety of combinations of ingredients within each dish. Each course was..."

Darlene Scowen

"Always fantastic!. Have been going to Mercato for a number of years whenever we get the chance to get away to Daylesford. Since Mercato opened its..."

Nick Kokkoris

"Delicious, cosy, friendly,..."

Ladybug13

"Just OK for the price you pay. Nothing really set this restaurant apart from the surrounding restaurants. Nonetheless, I had a good dining experience..."

Hungry Hippo

"Simply gorgeous. Wow spectacular food. I am still salivating when I think about it. Definitely try the degustation menu and have the best of..."

Silvia Sk

"Diner review. Stopped by Mercato for dinner based on reviews on here. To say the least, the food was delectable and the atmosphere was ambient and..."

Tony Lam

"WONDERFUL. The food, service and everything was fantastic. I can't say anything bad about this place. Give it a go,..."

Melbournechick

"Consistently Excellent. We have been to Mercato a number of times over the last 3 years and it has never been anything but exceptional. The food was..."

Bec.heath

"Delicious food, lovely service. Could not fault the..."

Mgd1992

"Absolutely the best service and top notch food- amazing..."

Jo Callaghan

"Wow, what a beautiful restaurant!! Perfect place for a romantic dinner. Food was FANTASTIC along with the staff. The choice of food and wine was..."

Peter Munivrana

"Food & service impeccable. Highly..."

Mineral Springs Foodies

"I absolutley adore this resteraunt. perfect ambiance candleit with a fire place. been here several times and never fails to impress ! my husband..."

Gina Haitidis

"ROMANTIC GETAWAY. Wonderful night out for that special occasion. Priced very well considering the delicious meals we ate. Never eaten a tender steak..."

Foodguru

"We have been to Mercato's many times the food is good to very good, sometimes excellent. The wine list is excellent. Lovely ambience & service, it..."

Kazredracer

"Lovely place for dinner for a couple, relaxed atmosphere and service was great. I had the spatchcock for main and my partner had the angus beef, both..."

Wendy

"Had dinner on Saturday night with a friend who was very impressed. Had the seared prawns and pork belly for entrees, rib eye and spatchcock for..."

Chris

"The degustation was absolutely lovely. Impeccable service and extensive drinks / wine list. Cannot wait to return..."

Babybean

"What an amazing experience. We dined here on the Tuesday the 30th of July and chose the 7 course degustation. The service from arrival to finish was..."

Foodbaby

"Went here for a special occasion with my partner and was not disappointed! Fantastic food, service was exceptional and the wine list very plentiful...."

JohnandAl

"Beautiful interior, excellent service, great food and well priced. The only real criticism being I thought the wine was a little over priced!! Would..."

Claire

"YUM. Best dessert I've had in years - sticky black rice with poached quince and lemon myrtle ice cream...."

GPeeCubed

"Absolutely loved it, the food was delicious and the restaurant was so romantic and cozy! A great way to spend our..."

ME4food

"Proper Food. A really nice dining room, attentive but low- key service, and top-quality produce used by a kitchen which has the courage to cook..."

The Grim Sleeper

"Fabulous food, service..."

JR

"It doesn't matter how many times we eat here, the food, wine & staff always of the highest standard. The produce is home grown & local & this is..."

HungryBeavers

"Lovely ambience to the restaurant and the food was of a high quality. The standout was the Kyenton Angus Eye Fillet, it was so tasty and cooked to..."

Stinger

"Love the Monday Local's nite. We went to Mercato after reading about the $25 Monday night special. Not only was it good value but the food was..."

Ald28

"Great food, awesome staff and service. What else can you ask..."

Arthur Chuang

"Fantastic!. Great atmosphere, efficient and friendly service and simply consistently wonderful food.It's refreshing to dine somewhere local that..."

Foodie

"Love Daylesford. #1 restaurant we went to over the weekend. Highly..."

Absoloodle

"Excellent food, excellent service! Had the lamb, which was cooked to perfection - blushing pink on the inside. The sides were delicious also: pear,..."

Amel Katrib

"I love it, we had the lamb which was absolutely awesome and the pumpkin with Persian fetta was amazing as a..."

Wodzman

"Best kangaroo dish ever. Every time I visit Daylesford, this place is a must! Walking in, it feels elegant yet warm and classy. We were seated by the..."

Sophilia

"Fantastic!. The Monday night locals special ($25 for main and wine) means great food at a great price!I had some wonderful fish with lemon,..."

E

"Still the best. Two years ago we ate at Mercato and it went down as one of the best restaurants we had ever been to...we hoped that a return visit..."

Saffron

"Fantastic location, excellent service and the food was outstanding. A romantic and delicious..."

Jessie

"Mercato Delish!. Really enjoyed our time at Mercato on Saturday evening. Informative, polished service with a hint of familiarity. Impressive meals,..."

Wine_Dine 73

"Got to love the local!. Good honest food and friendly service, I don't think its a great big occasion restaurant, however its great for a mid week..."

Soph

"Very Good Experience. My partner and I were lucky to try a number of different places in Daylesford.The Lake House, Sault , The Convent &..."

Jenstar

"A great experience.. We visited Mercato on a Thursday evening in August and were surprised at the number of people dining (we almost expected to be..."

Hotels And Airports

"Best place I've eaten in past 12 months. Food excellently prepared and service to..."

Desi 71

"Amazing. It was years ago, we went for our 6 month dating anniversary. But I have never forgotten the place and have recommended to all friends going..."

Anaskies

"Amazing place to eat. I went there for lunch today and the food, service and ambience were all just perfect. Such a romantic little place and I can't..."

TastebudTrail

"Great Night Out!. An absolutely fantastic restaurant, which really gives Lake House a run for its money. The food has great variety, the atmosphere..."

Reviewer101

"Food was exceptional, despite waiting almost an hour for it to appear. That said, the wait staff were extremely attentive and offered us wine and..."

Lauren McKirdy

"Fantastic food and beautiful people. Couldn't ask for a better night out. Have been back a few times and never..."

Cheeseman

"The food was wonderful with, I quote, 'the best lamb I've ever had.' the pork was perfectly cooked yet the special: blue eye fish, was on the dry..."

Euan Maclean

"One of our favourite restaurants in Melbourne. This place has never failed us everytime we visit. Fresh local produce everytome. The food is just..."

Mel T

"We held our post Wedding lunch (reception) at Mercato. We met with owners Carroll and Dan prior to confirming venue. We had both experienced fine..."

Ian_Nick Nick_Ian

"Loved this place from the moment we stepped inside. Rustic setting with a cozy atmosphere. The service was next level, prompt and informative. You..."

Billy Nel

"10 of us went for dinner for a special family occasion. We are potentially the most annoying family in Australia for chefs given 7 out of 10 of us..."

Nicole Holmes

"Ordered the Degustation Menu with and without matching wines. Girlfriend enjoyed the wines, I was driving ☹ From start to finish the 7 course meals..."

Justin McLemon

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"We had a lovely dinner at the boathouse. The views are lovely, service friendly and food was great. We ordered the seafood linguini and the beef..."

Megan Azer

"Such a fantastic spot right on the lake, truly beautiful!! The staff were just the best, so attentive and friendly, offering to take photos for us..."

Cmzajicek

"A weekend getaway had us traveling to Newlyn and looking for a place to have dinner. A quick search on Zomato had this gem pop up and we drove to the..."

Robin Yang

"Beautiful view with amazing food! I’ll recommend this restaurant to all my friends who want to visit Daylesford:) The price is ok, and staff are..."

Mian Wang

"I'll be thinking about them miso beef short ribs for a while. Nestled on the lake, the menu holds up well on the surrounds of greatness and does..."

ABC3147

"Came here on a busy day but didn't have to wait long for food to be ordered or served and staff were very friendly. Ordered the miso beef short ribs..."

Diem Tran

"Great place to brunch in a beautiful setting on the lake. Food was incredible and the zucchini and corn waffles an absolute must. Coffee was good..."

Freeo

"I have been here many many times over the years and every time has been exceptional. Great food, great service, great atmosphere (can be a little..."

Jessie Benjamin

"Came here for lunch and the place is so cosy and warm, eating lunch right by the lake is a stunning and relaxing view! The food was yummy I had the..."

Stephanie Jade

"Love this restaurant at Daylesford lake. It's a nice place to have food with a view. We had the:- Main Calamari: fried calamari, lemon, rocket..."

Food Critic

"Weekend get away with my wife down Daylesford, head down the Boathouse for breakfast. Nice and peaceful place to be. Food was cooked to perfection,..."

Hong Nguyen

"It’s a shame that the old Boathouse Café was burnt down in 2012, but we were even more curious about how the rebuilt of the 1930s historical café..."

Mommy Reviews

"Delicious!! The place looked great and the food was top quality! I do think the service let it down a bit though. Eye contact and a smile goes a long..."

A.P

"This place was Gregging awesome! I must be honest, I wasn’t expecting too much on arrival at the Boathouse, but it kind of blew my colourful..."

GregFood ?️‍♀️

"Amazing view of the lake. The seafood pasta was full of flavour. Wait staff were very attentive and friendly. They also offer a kids menu. Cant fault..."

Nds

"Was seated on the deck outside in a beautiful and sunny day. My partner and I had incredible meals each, mussels and barramundi, which we both..."

Kayz

"They were busy today, but the food was well presented and tasted fresh. Good selections and range of dishes. Great setting. Some wait staff were..."

Seismicproof

"Gorgeous tranquil location. Delicious breakfast and lovely coffee. Friendly, prompt service and dog friendly too! Great spot for a walk in the..."

Bobby

"Arrived for lunch on a Friday (of a public holiday) and was delighted that we were promptly seated inside (with views of the lake) within minutes. We..."

Kimberley Leggett

"We came here for our anniversary and it was well worth the 90 minute trip. It helped that the weather was perfect, but the location is so tranquil..."

Melissa Chatfield

"Visited The Boathouse as we were in Daylesford for the long weekend. Located right on the lake this cafe offers amazing views while sitting down for..."

Nic

"Not bad menu, great and friendly staff and of course beautiful view of that lake whilst sipping on some wine. would definitely come back to the..."

Edel

"Excellent location with a varied menu. The mussels we had were amazing and was enough for a couple of small eaters to share. Views and ambience is..."

Dave The Diner

"Stopped in for some lunch and was not disappointed!Warm and cosy environment with beautiful views out over Daylesford lake. The staff are..."

Food4Lyf

"Fabulous location especially in Autumn and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were warned before sitting down that there was a wait for..."

Steve.schubert

"The restaurant is located near to Daylesford lake which they have such a spectacular view over the lake. I went there for lunch on 29th March..."

Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub

"The Boat House in Daylesford is a sensational restaurant with spectacular views that delivers excellent food in a very relaxing indulgent..."

Brew Hunter

"Breakfast three days in a row at the Boathouse gave my vegetarian and I a good sense of the strengths and weaknesses of this picturesque Cafe. A..."

Oni San

"Loved the location, service was excellent. Very friendly staff, food was great. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Walk around the picturesque lake was..."

MsDelish

"A fresh start! Yes, the place has just changed management and now run by the friendly ladies who previously managed the iconic Farmers Arms. Had..."

Chris

"Fabulous view of the lake . Quick service and done with a smile. Yummy lunch. Lovely salad , fresh and crunchy . Generous serving. Just the right..."

Netty

"Lovely setting and atmosphere with 'industrial-chic meets boating-chic' decor. We had a brunch. Good sized servings - lots of bacon!The..."

Anita Hamilton

"3.5/5 and the 3 is all about the location and the view. 0.5 for the service, food and price. If you're just going for a sit-down with some coffee or..."

Jaysful

"Loved sitting on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake. The interior was also very nice. I ordered the baked eggs which were delicious. Serving..."

Christine

"I saw the all-day breakfast menu conveniently placed at the front desk when I had checked in at Dayget on Day 1 of our Hepburn Springs/Daylesford..."

Smikg Needs Coffee

"Yummy coffee. My wife and I went here for a coffee and it's so relaxing and peaceful, we loved the coffee and the service was great, definitely..."

Welovefood

"Faboulous experience. Brunch by the Lake was indeed a special experience. The Granola and fruit yoghurt was delicious; the coffee was excellent; the..."

Kyneton11

"Open again. The boathouse cafe is now open and a lot better than the old operator Can we just have some umbrellas to shelter the dog owners area..."

Jefffloydy

"We came here for lunch as our 1st stop when visiting Daylesford. The view from the restaurant is beautiful. Inside the restaurant, it was cozy and..."

Yos William

"Great SERVICE, sumptuous FOOD and reasonable Price. All in perfect harmony. Our 4th time here. A very perfect..."

JE Salvador Ruero

"Just had a beautiful lunch overlooking the lake. Very good service. A varied menu. Big serves- my husband finished my main...Small but good wine..."

Sally Smith

"Lunch today with friends at Boathouse Restaurant and it was so good to be back. Loved the ocean trout entree and mussels main. Such great food. Other..."

Donna Kelly Kyle Barnes (TL)

"Great food and service with a beautiful view. What an amazing experience! Thank you Boathouse..."

Pahan Atu

"Beautiful relaxing lunch with friendly professional service. The meal was delicious as were our drinks. We sat outside on the decking overlooking the..."

Beryl Berriman

"New owners, Welcome!!! Great food, service and friendly hospitality. The food was delicious and fresh, your friendly approach is going to win lots of..."

Luma Whitehead

"We came here to enjoy the views of the lake. We had the arancini- amazing flavours! Garlic aioli was delicious. The barramundi was equally amazing..."

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