Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kangaroo Ground

3 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Swipers Gully
Swipers Gully
93/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
Reservations
Mid-range
"A cafe-style diner that offers a limited menu selection, but the taste of the food is good, and the price is not..."
Ruangvuth Tantibhaedhyangkul
"I love this restaurant. The food and presentation is absolutely beautiful. The service although its students but as usual it is perfect. Well done..."
Yabbie
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, very good coffee and the almond cake excellent..."
Heidi Mason
"Great training restaurant, menu changes each..."
Adam Toomey
"Did you know the cafe there is staffed by the students? They make the coffees and everything. Fun to be there amongst the new trainees. At night..."
Nick W
"For a training restaurant full of young students, it is exceptionally good food and service. Went with a party of 50 for a function. The students..."
Bec Loy
"The young students that work here and the food they prepare give us all a glimpse into what their wonderful futures will be like - great meals and..."
John Robb
"Training restaurant for Eltham College students in Years 8 and 9 for breakfast and lunch and hospitality VET students for dinner. Great service and..."
Snazzy Jazzy
Fondata 1872
Fondata 1872
90/100 (1724 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Italian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Parfait
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Ice Cream
Arancini
Sit down
Australian
Contemporary
Italian
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This Restaurant is a little gem I found at Kangaroo Ground. The views are spectacular from the Restaurant. The staff are professional, Friendly and..."
Vince Fortune
"Had my 40th birthday there in the function room and staff were fantastic and food was incredible. Followed it up with a lunch with some friends and..."
Nat Carrazza
"Warm and inviting atmosphere and staff, with groovy tunes to suit! Menu options were boasting seasonal flavours. I highly recommend ordering food..."
Fiona Lewis
"Have looked forward to having a meal at Fondata for some time. Very impressive renovations and staff most welcoming. My friend and I had a coffee..."
Marleyne Wendy Bond
"It was our second visit to Fondata and we were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. It was lovely to be seated near the fire, and all the staff..."
Justine Kate
"Had lunch with my Family to celebrate our mums 80th birthday. The service was fantastic and the food absolutely amazing. Would recommend to..."
Karyn Boot
"Have eaten here a few times. Staff are always friendly & helpful with the menu. Great atmosphere, views, choice of wine & food menu's. Worth the..."
Lisa Grayson
"First time back since renovations and it became Fondata 1872. A beautiful location and a restaurant with such a welcoming atmosphere. A roaring fire..."
Susan Payne
"25 Years Ago , we filmed our pre wedding video at this place , over the years it was a place close to home we enjoyed coming to , I performed there a..."
Joe Robassa
"Fabulous lunch here yesterday. The gnocchi was to die for and the service was outstanding. Wonderful ambience by the open fire on a grey Melbourne..."
Amanda Harrowell
"Just enjoyed a lovely dinner here tonight for our anniversary, the food was beautiful and the staff were excellent. A special mention to our lovely..."
Amber Kinden
"We recently visited fondata for my husbands 30th Birthday. We had a fantastic night with great food and a relaxing atmosphere. In the lead up to the..."
Sarah Bowman
Dark Horse
Dark Horse
80/100 (856 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Sausage
hot chocolate
Eggs Florentine
Lemon meringue
Belgian Waffle
Fries
Homemade Scones
Mocha
Salad
Thai Fish Cakes
Calamari
Battered Onion Rings
Calamares
Salt N Pepper Calamari
Antipasto Platter for 2
Flourless Orange Cake
Cappuccino Coffee of the Day
House-Made Scone with Yarra Valley Raspberry Jam & Double Whipped Cream
Smashed Avo with Slow Roasted Tomatoes & Feta on Sourdough Toast
Egg on English Muffin
Kids Fish 'N' Chips with Chips & Tomato Sauce
Big Vege Breakfast
Gnocchi
Sit down
Café
Australian
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a wonderful, relaxed lunch on busy Sunday afternoon. Accommodated our group of 5 despite us being late for our booking (Thanks!!). Had a great..."
Margo Samuel
"Beautiful outlook and the best Chai latte I’ve ever had! Thai beef salad fragrantly marinated in a secret spice mix. Very fresh and tasty! Service..."
Erica Sturman
"Had been hearing great things about this place. Had breakfast there Monday morning, food was great coffee was awesome. Great customer service and..."
Kane Parsons
"Thankyou to all of the lovely staff working today! I had my 25th birthday lunch at this gorgeous venue and I couldnt fault a thing. The service was..."
Teagan Hamilton
"Fantastic little place with great charm surrounded by beautiful bush land. The big breaky was absolutely delicious as were my wife’s eggs benny!..."
Adam Ray
"Delicious brunch, refreshing glass of Pimms with lots of fresh fruit, good coffee, beautiful, relaxing outlook and welcoming, professional staff. We..."
Joanne Greaves
"The best Mediterranean Veggie Platter I've ever had !! So fresh full of flavour & just the right ingredients. Great coffee , friendly staff &..."
Julie Fairway
"On our way through to Sugarloaf Reservoir, we stopped for an ale and a wine then added some hot chips to line the belly. Never can be too careful..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Went here after visiting kinglake & we were starving. We both got the big breakfast & definitely made us full afterwards. The mushrooms were nice and..."
Eating With Ebony
"The food at the Dark Horse is tasty and beautifully prepared. The Middle Eastern eggs dish is divine but there are plenty of other lovely dishes too...."
Suzettekabaila
"Lovely spot for a cup of coffee and scones especially in winter! They have the Coonara blazing on the patio which makes it a a very inviting space to..."
Wayfare Wanderers
"Great food, great staff, had live music this afternoon. Really set the ambience. Lovely cafe in the heart of kangaroo ground. Must visit with your..."
Lauren Meikle
"Had a lovely relaxing breakfast here a few weeks ago! Food was good, house made baked beans were SO tasty, really liked them, recommend!! Eggs cooked..."
Nakita Lastrina
"Went on Sunday lunch , we had the big breakfast, a pasta , chai tea and hot chocolate. Very friendly staffs and great view . Although it was cold..."
Mrs Lavender
"A wonderful find out in the Yarra Valley region. We usually travel through this area when heading out to Healesville and have passed this cafe a few..."
Crumbs Of A Foodie
"I had a lovely afternoon tea her with my mum. We had arancini, carrot cake, tea and coffee. Everything was delicious! The girl who served us was so..."
Shae Dean
"A great atmosphere with even better food and service. So relaxing to sit outside with a coffee and take in the view. Their coffee is the best. Can't..."
Jemma.giovannucci
"I try to make it out there as much as I can because it is just gorgeous! To be able to sit there and eat my French toast (with a side of bacon..."
Vika
"Beautifully constructed meals with an eye for detail, beautiful surrounds. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, as well as being family and pet..."
Melanie Wilson
"Fantastic little cafe! Beautiful location, friendly staff and amazing food... Definitely somewhere I would return to and recommend to..."
Rebecca Curcio
"Gorgeous atmosphere, amazing food and live music, and the staff are warm and inviting. Dark Horse cafe is a really beautiful Yarra Valley treasure. I..."
Lucinda Curcio
"Lots of seating options and space inside and out. The food and service was delightful. Fresh and delicious..."
Teraez F
"Delightful place! We happened upon this cafe as we were driving back to Melbourne from a week away. My partner needed his coffee fix and I was..."
Sharn Peskett
"Great location, Smashed avo and Fries was amazing. Vegetarian Burger 🍔 was yum 🤤 never had that good vegetarian Burger ever.Excellent service,..."
Anisha Dhakal
"Brilliant location, brilliant food, brilliant service! What more could you ask for? Just a 40 min drive from Melbourne, nestled among the hills and..."
Amit Merwar
"One of the best breakfast I've ever had. Excellent customer service and great atmosphere. Thank you to all the staff for making my experience, one..."
TONY MWANGI
"Food and staff were excellent, would love to go..."
Nicholas Kalos
"Lovely little cafe with friendly staff! Antipasto platter was..."
Linsey Finlayson
"Beautiful food, lovely service, picturesque location. Coffee was..."
Gabzilla Holton