Been waiting weeks for this place to open....Greeted warmly by Shian as soon as we entered and you could tell the place was going to be filled with warmth and ambience...Stunning views...gorgeous gardens..relaxed decor and environment...Stopped by for an unexpected lunch and left with a belly full of goodness...Entree a vegetarian paperdelle, mushroom, gorgonzola dish a marriage of beautiful flavours and a generous portion followed by Spatchcock in coq au vin style...paired with a lovely class of Sauvignon Blanc...In house, unlimited bread had to taste them all a classic sour dough, olive bread(yum)..there was a third but can't remember and you had a choice of smoked or sweet butter....no dessert this time..saviing for the next visit. Compliments to Chef Adrain for the marvellous friendship he has created between country and gourmet food...not too boring and plain and not prententious and complicated..thankyou for a perfectly balanced lunch that felt like a treat.
Absolutely sublime... the gardens are magical, the staff are so gracious and friendly, the food is divine!!! This is my new favourite place..
I recommend this place to everyone and I cannot say enough positive things about this fabulous place! You just visit!! 🍽👌 10/10✨
Lovely Sunday lunch.
Great service and food.
I used to frequently come here before they closed for renovations a couple of years back. I must say, that I preferred it before. The gardens have been cut right back and are a lot more manicured... I loved the way they were previously.
The inside is a lot more modern and not like the original feel of the main house.
Still highly recommend, but all the changes made were unnecessary and have taken away from the charm that I loved about the place.
This restaurant deserves better than the 3.9 rating it currently has. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. The view from our table near the window was amazing. The food was presented beautifully. We skipped entrees and went for main meals and desert. Hubby had steak, I had the chicken. Both were really delicious. Our sides of potatoes and the squash were cooked to perfection. Dessert was fantastic too. Yes, it is not a cheap restaurant, but for a special night out it is worth the $.
Cost for two mains, two sides (to share), two desserts, two cocktails and one wine $184.50.
Ambiance- 5 stars
Service- 5 stars
Food presentation- 5 stars
Decor- 5 stars
Price - 4 stars
Food quality and taste - 5 stars
Highly recommended for a special occasion.
This was a great restaurant, they staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Really nice views sitting on the balcony watching the parrots fly buy. The food was A+++, definitely worth the drive to visit this one.
Firstly it probably deserves a better rating than 3.9 on Zomato. It was my first visit to the estate and the lush gardens and homely ambience (it's literally a home) made a great starting impression. The starters such as the beef carpaccio and blue swimmer crab were great and the mains being the fish, lamb, mussels, and ravioli were all spot on. We ordered all 3 deserts and they were all winners too. After lunch we took a walk in the garden grounds and it was spectacular.
We had a great experience here. The staff were super nice. The chef came out personally to discuss with us our dietary concerns. The setting was really beautiful. It looks like historical house that has been lovingly renovated. The food and wine were magnificent. I can recommend the spatchcock but also the the way they do vegetables was really superb. Was a great afternoon. Will definitely return.
Really enjoyed eating here. The restaurant is set in some beautiful gardens, the atmosphere inside relaxing, the open fire crackling. The food was of excellent quality, striking the balance I like between fine dining and not being too pretentious or fussy. It's not trying to be the next Fat Duck, it's just serving good produce and decent ideas, well presented and well cooked. The service was friendly, not stuffy, and added to the relaxed vibe. Recommended.Note: as of Sep 23, the menu on Zomato is old. They are running with a new and different menu at present.
Food: I particularly loved the pork belly for its perfect balance of soft and crunchy, and the soup because it was so creamy and the truffle really added to the flavour. The scallops were quite good, albeit a bit pricey since they are priced individually. The duck tasted nice but was a little boring in my opinion.
Service: Good service, as expected from a good restaurant. They went out of their way to provide us with extra plates for us to share our food, which was nice.
Ambience: Very nicely decorated inside with views of the garden. However, the large windows mean the sun might shine in your eyes if you sit facing them and the blinds are up.
Wonderful people at Coonara Springs. Looking very much forward to Comming back very soon ! Would have loved a booked tomorrow but they are closed Tuesdays !
We dined here with a group of friends who were visiting from Sydney, the service was fantastic, the drinks menu was great and I really enjoyed the Pimms, the food overall was great, although it took sometime to come out. The desserts were fantastic!! Overall a great experience I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience in the area. We also walked around the property after lunch and it has a very nice setting.
We had such a lovely experience at this restaurant. Went to their bistro night and the food was incredibly good. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend!
Nice restaurant with good scenic view in Olinda area. lovely food, especially the entree on this special Valentines Day.
Amazing food, super friendly staff and delicious dessert in a peaceful environment with mountains view. What else do you need for a memorable experience?
Lovely gardens, nice food and friendly service. Great for couples and groups.
The food, the drinks, the view, the atmosphere, the staff - All spectacular. Highly recommended.
Came here to celebrate my partner's birthday.
Made a last minute booking and was easily accommodated.
The restaurant was easy enough to find and parking was ample infront or on the side of the building. The restaurant looked like a house from the outside and when we walked in it felt the same too. It had very nice decor and charm to it. Our table was at the back overlooking the sloping garden which provided an amazing view as we watched the sunset.
The food tasted very nice and I had ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly.
The waiter was very friendly and engaged us in friendly conversation.
Can't wait to come back.
We had a most delightful and enjoyable experience at this wonderful restaurant today. From the warm greeting at the front door by the head waiter to the beautiful ambience of this old house attention to every detail by the head waiter and staff with explanation of the delicious menu. We decided on two entrees which were completely satisfying with delightful wine from an extensive wine list of local and other wines. Unfortunately it was raining so we couldn't walk in the beautiful gardens. We will be back and will bring our friends. Thank you for a lovely day.
Awesome dining experience. Perfectly matched wines were recommended by our lovely waitress. Beautifully renovated hills cottage with a terrific outside deck which we dined on whilst enjoying the gorgeous view across the hills towards Healesville. The gardens are well worth a walk through as well.
Definitely a great destination for a romantic dinner or a night out with close friends.
In addition, Coonara Springs can provide absolutely first class function hosting. We had the most perfect wedding with 30 guests, which was made completely stress free by the professional and friendly attitude of management, staff and the chef.
The menu is fantastic. Creative and original dishes displaying the finest of local produce in very tasty dishes.
Highly recommended!
Great location, really well presented restaurant. The food was excellent, although more suited to an intimate meal than a family affair with older kids such as we had. Our departure through the garden in the early evening, where much of the produce is sourced, was a lovely way to finish off the experience.
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