Innocent Bystander was a very unique spot for lunch. The wine came in Erlenmeyer Flasks which was a…read morecool thing for the tasting. The wine was good but not the best we had in the region, however, the food and dessert was absolutely delicious! This more than made it worth it as well as the amazing indoor area they had. We'd definitely come back for food and drinks if we were nearby.

Overall the experience and food werenpretty good! The pizzas were good and the service was also…read moregood. The prices were decent for the qauntity and quality of food! Would recommend the charcuterie boards. Definitely a highlight

Exceptionally good breakfast here + coffee + outlets + wifi. Great place to work, have a long…read morebreakfast with friends, or do nothing and just read. Was not expecting great flatbread/pizzas in the middle of nowhere.

Little Joe has managed to get some big flavour on to his Pizza!…read more Is there much better than a perfect, thin crust with semolina, with a few select, high quality toppings cooked in a wood fired over in front of you while you gaze out the windows at the beautiful Mt Donna-Buang? I really don't think so? Pizzas ranged between $12-$20. No pastas. Little Joe makes a mean coffee and a fabulous homemade doughnut with lemon curd. Not to be missed if you're in Warburton!

During a recent trip to Australia, we had the pleasure of doing a special tasting with James at…read moreGiant Steps. As a fan of Pinot Noir and liking Chardonnay that is not heavily oaked, I loved all of the wines. We were treated to 3 single-vineyard tastes each of both varietals. We ended up taking back a whole mixed case to California. Thank you, James!

I've been a fan of Giant Steps since they first started making wine over 11 years ago, long before…read morethey created this terrific cellar door experience. These kids are clever. They know how to make delicious wine and have two ranges pitched at slightly different markets - The IB range pitched slightly younger or for what I like to call "Tuesday night drinking" and the Giant Steps which is high end, special drinking and what I like to call "stash it away for later" kind of wine. Each range offers terrific value and you can try both when you visit the cellar door, though the GS tasting will set you back a tasting fee of $10. On top of great wine, these kids know how to cook (pizza, shared-dishes) and know that to keep people happy you should keep them fulfilled with coffee (they roast their own), cheese (the have an amazing selection) and sweet treats (check out their take-home cake and pastry section). It's a massive venue, but don't go assuming you can just rock up unannounced. Giant Steps is hugely popular, particularly on weekends, so do yourself and your hungry family a favour and make a reservation well ahead of arriving.

In my 5 years of living in Australia, I never had pizza that wasn't sub-par. On my trip back last…read moreweek to visit friends and family, Leonardo's finally changed that for me. While expensive, this place actually knows how to do pizza right. Sauce was flavorful, ingredients were fresh and high quality, and the whole vibe is just right. If I wasn't the only American at our table of 10, I would have forgotten I was in Melbourne! Seriously though, this place is great. I'd recommend getting there early to get a table as we had to wait more than an hour for a table for a large group, but it's worth it!

Anchovy pizza and broccolini salad are really good. Also this is the only place in melbourne that…read moreserves bud light

Labella Pizza is the bomb. It is:…read more - super tasty - not at all oily - well priced/cheap It is a family owned and run business and you can tell. Mick and his family are super friendly and it is really nice heading down to the store. They remember regulars and occasionally will give you a small discount or chuck in a freebie. That's the right kind of service if you ask me! My favourite pizza from there is the vegetarian. It is absolutely delicious and I've included a photo for you. Seriously, I cannot recommend this particular one more highly. All the pizzas from Labellas are nice but this one has always stood out and my family love it. Often we order four of the same because yup - it's that good. The shop itself is also really clean and fresh and it always smells good in there. There are bargain packs available for a drink and a pizza combo and those really are good deals. Give them a go and you won't look back!

As mentioned, this place is beautiful. We were seated in the ranch out back, which was really…read morepretty and rustic. There was a wedding going on, and I can totally see why as it is truly a beautiful location. We came on a Saturday and the place was packed for lunch. Our large group was able to get seated and we ordered the Zonzo Festa, which comes with three courses. We were quickly served the antipasto plates. The meats, prosciutto and salami, I believe, were both very well flavored. There wasn't too much cheese, though, and the bread was just fine. I wish it would have been served with crackers instead. For the pizzas, we had to wait almost an hour. Even though we were a large group, I didn't really expect it to take this long. We ordered the Pizza Alla Salsiccia, which had a pork and fennel sausage. This was very well seasoned and was definitely my favorite. The Pizza con pancetta was also well flavored. Finally the Pizza con Sporessa had salami on it, which was good but quite spicy! The meal ended with slow cooked lamb with potatoes. We were all pretty full already, and this wasn't necessarily a "light" dish, so it did seem a little weird. The lamb looked really good, but was pretty tough. The potatoes were nicely cooked, but I think we were just all too full to really enjoy it. Overall, the restaurant was yummy! However, service was wayy too slow, and we were not expecting to spend close to 2.5 hours eating. One of the groups was also only served two pizzas, though everyone else got three as part of the Zonzo Feast. There aren't too many places to eat in Yarra Valley, so this place is definitely going to stay busy, and I would say it's still worth going for the food and atmosphere.

Great atmosphere, beautiful location and venue and delicious food. We had a combination of pizzas,…read moresalads and sides with accompanying wines and beers. It took a good 15 minutes for our waiter to see us, but once he did food and bev service was quite quick. We were at Zonzo for about an hour and a half. Will definitely be back.

The pizza is amazing. Cooked in a wood fired oven and the varieties of pizza are not what you…read moreexpect. I've had several types and they are all very nice. The friendly staff and good service keep you satisfied and not wanting for anything. The coffee is also good and if you can't stop for a meal grab a takeaway pizza it still great. Make sure you book if you want a table as it can be very busy and you may be disappointed or will have to wait a while. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and I usually book at least a week in advance and even then in the festive times of year it's hard to get a table. Give it a go you won't be disappointed it's a bit of a drive from Melbourne but there are plenty of other places to see and things to do if you make it a day trip.

Amazing pizza using fresh, quality ingredients. The share platters are not to be missed!…read more The atmosphere is simply gorgeous - the outdoor area is a beautiful garden that seems more like an intimate backyard party than a restaurant. I can see many day trips to Avenel in my future just to go to Bank Street!

My family and I recently decided to go to this pizza shop for dinner, I ordered a seafood pizza…read morewith a thick base, it tasted fantastic, would have no hesitation in returning

Sometimes change isn't a good thing…read more Wombats chai serves as direct evidence for this cause; a little grassroots hideaway, that probably hasn't changed since it opened. It dosen't need to. This Healesville cafe, settled off the road by a motorcycles repair shop is one of a by-gone era, and reminds me of something outta a beat generation novel. A scene could be written in here, or at least substituted. Wombat's Chai use mainly organic or locally sourced produce, a lot of which you can take home with you. It's also run by kind folks who want to run a home style cafe, and that's it exactly. home style. No polished tiles and feature walls, no interior decorated design graduates' vision expressed as a " Immersible and interactive modern art and cultural dining experience, expressed by maximsation of natural lighting, and geometric patterns utilised to enhance the panoramic absorbion of natural views" or something like that. Just a simple old fashioned cafe in an original space, just being what it is; good food to it's masses without being pretentious. Genuine service on a home front and nothing more. You're welcome to stay a while.

One of my favourite places in the valley to go for breakfast, this hole in the wall does simple,…read moredelicious food with old fashioned service and a cosy interior. Today I had poached eggs with a generous side of avocado and spinach accompanied by a cup of traditional chai tea - a must have as it comes in a proper teapot with organic honey and is the real deal when it comes to chai. I also tried my friends hazelnut hot chocolate which was delicious. Definitely worth the walk to the end of the Main Street, despite being a little tucked away this place is a gem and holds a big place in my heart. Even if you can't afford a coffee pop in for a hello and get a suspended one!