Magpies Nest Restaurant

Firstly, the service here is rivalled by no other restaurant I've visited in Wagga, and we've done them all. My only regret is that in the 25 years I've lived here, this was our first visit. It absolutely won't be our last! The Magpies Nest is Wagga's hidden gem, and if you haven't visited yet you are doing yourself a great disservice. The staff ensured tonight was not merely a delicious dinner but also an experience - even in the busy Christmas period service was prompt and extremely friendly. One of the best bits is that much of the produce is sourced from the grounds where you wine and dine. I booked our dinner as a Xmas present for my parents and it could not have been more perfect. Ingrid serviced our table and could not be commended more highly - she was very attentive and genuine. We sat outside overlooking the olive trees and a fucia sunset - what a picturesque setting! The menu was set, and for $55 it is incredible value! The first course was an entree with sour dough and olives made/grown on-site, and delicious hot horsderves - chorizo and roast beet skewers, and the duck and apple spring rolls were a hit! We chose the lamb, pork and chicken mains - I could have licked my plate clean. And the desserts were a work of art! We chose the baked berry cheese cake and lemon tart, and although they looked too good to eat, we made light work of them. There's an option still for those lacking a sweet tooth - Dad had the cheese platter with a shot of port. There is a comprehensive drinks menu, also. We will be raving about our experience for a good while.

We had our wedding at Magpies Nest in March and had the most amazing experience! Hayley and her staff were professional and accommodating, and made the day much less stressful than we expected a wedding to be. From our first meeting with Hayley, it was clear she had a thorough understanding of how to cater events. She effortlessly pivoted anytime we wanted to make changes to our timeline of the day (and her suggestions were often better than ours!). The attention to detail from the staff to our guests was phenomenal and many of our friends/family are still raving about our choice of venue. Honestly, if I could give more than 5/5 stars to Magpies Nest I would. Thank you!

Great food and service. Very reasonble pricing also

Main was pretty good. I think the waitress we had could be bit more on the ball. Checking in more often for drinks and making sure each course comes out in timely manner.

(4.5 stars) Late afternoon light paints the stone walls of this former 1860s stable a glowing orange. It streams into the glass-fronted dining room, where (very) well-spaced tables give you the airspace to completely focus on your own conversation. A bubbly floor team explain how the ($60/head) all inclusive menu works, while we neck jalapeño margaritas ($19/each). As Wagga Wagga’s premier wedding venue, the kitchen have evolved a formula that allows them to serve a lot of people fast. Entrees are set - extraordinary salad greens and tomatoes from the garden, a generous portion of bread oil and dukkah, then a plate of hot canapés. Each item—smoked trout croquettes made with four types of cheese garnished with pickled ginger; kangaroo kofte and puff pastry tarts with darkly caramelised onion jam—punches flavour. Mains you get to select yourself. The Riverina lamb rack is evenly cooked with a juicy pink interior, and a surprisingly good sweet potato. Crisp cabbage roesti is the star of the chicken supreme, accompanied by sticky chickpeas and spinach gomae—a Japanese-inspired sesame treatment. A bowl of garden-fresh cooked vegetables is equally as compelling as the mains. Dessert isn’t my favourite course, but I liked the burnt butter peach that came with the panna cotta. I found the orange blossom flavouring, mulled wine syrup, edible flowers and gingerbread crumble to be overkill. For a $6/cheese add-on we tried three local cheeses on a well-presented cheese board, prompting a drive to Coolamon cheese the next day. Local produce and careful cooking makes Magpies Nest Restaurant a winner whether you’re here for a wedding or for a romantic dinner for two and a twilight stroll through the grounds to take in the sunset.