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!

We've ordered here twice and have just been entirely underwhelmed by the whole ordeal…read more They never seem to have enough staff on and while you're watching them assemble the pizzas time seems to stand still. They're not in any sort of a rush to get things done and it's not as though these are fancy gourmet pizzas from a sit down restaurant that need to presented well. They're just you're run of the mill takeaway pizza that you want done fast. Another big downfall of this place is that they don't take card. This would be fine if you were paying a couple of bucks for a takeaway coffee but when paying for a meal you expect the be able to pay with your card. Honestly, unless you're calling well in advance you're better off trying your hand elsewhere.

Big Jims Pizza sells decent Pizzas at cheaper prices than Castlemaine's other Pizza restaurants…read more They're still not cheap by city standards but the alternatives are even less so. It can get busy and they've not got a lot of staff so you're better off ringing ahead with your order to reduce the wait.

There's only 2 real pizza joints in C'Maine and Capone's is definitely the better of the 2. Buuuuut…read moreit's not really anything amazing. The decor is pretty boring and the service is nothing to get excited about but they definitely do have a few good pizzas. The Bonny & Clyde is our go to. A little spicy with the sweetness of pineapple to cool things off. Honey chilli chicken is another good one. And they definitely do a good Caesar salad (but that's really not that hard). It's not really something you'd go out of your way for but there's not a huge amount to choose from of an evening if you're a local so it'll do.

Woodfired pizza oven, cinnamon apple crepes, lightly fried calamari and steak...mmmm my tummy just…read moregrumbled again thinking about it. We booked a dinner for 2 at the Winery Kitchen on a rainy weekend away in Seymour and we couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable dinner. Staff were friendly from the get go and the atmosphere really relaxing and casual. The inside has simple decor and the restaurant is round with seating outside as well which seems perfect for the summer. The highlights: Pizza - heaps of prosciutto and rocket and the base was crispy but thin and soft enough that I even ate a few crusts! Apple pie crepes - the ice cream was really creamy and we really wanted to ask for another bowl of it by itself but actual crepes were great too. Tiny bit crispy on the edges with perfectly soft cinnamon apple on the inside. The great thing is heaps of the ingredients are freshly supplied from their garden out the back or from local farmers. What a great place!

Have eaten at this restaurant on many occasions food is to die for no need to travel to Melboure…read more The pizza is the best you will find any where just like in Italy it's a must try experience.Breakfast is also a must

Let me just get this off my chest firstly - it frustrates the hell out of me that Bella Fresca is…read moreonly open Wednesday - Saturday nights. And every time we've tried to go they've been on a break or it's a Sunday night or something. I have been trying to get here for MONTHS! But... we finally got to try it out during the Castlemaine State Festival. There were 4 of us, we arrived at 8:30pm and were told that there was only enough dough left for 2 large pizzas so 2 large pizzas it was. The better half and I opted for proscuitto and our friends chose the chicken and avocado pizza (hold the mushrooms). I enjoy being able to see into a kitchen and watch them work their magic. We watched pizzas being stretched and spun in the air and saw them cooking in that big beautiful woodfired oven. I imagine it would be so nice to sit in by the window during winter sipping on a vino and soaking up the warmth from the fire. The bases on our pizzas were delicious, like REALLY tasty, but we weren't terribly convinced with the toppings. My better half didn't really appreciate the mound of roquette on the proscuitto pizza and our poor friends who asked for NO mushrooms seemed to have received about 8 pizza loads of mushrooms and spent most of the time picking it off. There's nothing worse than getting something you've specifically asked not to receive. But hey, we were told there was only enough dough left for 2 pizzas so we couldn't really do much about it. A couple of our other friends who are regulars here rave about it so we'll give it a second chance in hopes that this was just an off night.

This is quite possibly the best pizza outside of Italy. Having been to Europe these pizzas compare…read moreand if not better. Always fresh. Crispy base and the most important ingredient is love. Cannot recommend these guys enough. Sonia and Remi are just lovely and always greet you with a smile. Will continue to support this wonderful business.

From the owner: An Airstream in the hands of a pizza obsessed family = Happy Camper Pizza.read more

An evening deep in dark Daylesford on a frosty winters night, my partner and I on a lovely weekend…read moreaway elected Rubens as our first feasting feat. Though, firstly we were told they were unable to seat us without a reservation on night like this. So away we went and returned when our time came. The interior is sparsely decorated, a pizza oven feature in the main dining area, a beautiful touch, if it functions, I do not know. Clean, contemporary, functional wooden furniture that cleverly compliment the exposed ceiling beams which are common in these parts. The restaurant was bustling and all seemingly enjoying. The serving staff are polite and professional, attentive however there were a few repeated questions, implying there was a lack of communication and/or organisation with front of house, however given how busy Rubens was this night, staff being over attentive is hardly a complaint. We ordered a Margherita, mostly because we couldn't decide on anything else. The ingredients were so fresh and the base was perfect! However, there was a shocking lack of depth to the flavour. Strange especially as one would assume the Napoli sauce base and the basil pesto on this pizza should be house made? All I could taste was sourness. There was a sad excuse for a garnish of grated beets and sparsely scattered roquette- refer to my photo. For $15, in Daylesford, I was disappointed frankly. Now, for one of the two issues that has lead me to to the two stars. I'll admit I made an adjustment to a menu item which is usually a no no however, the concept wasn't that dissimilar to what was already on there. I asked the for Napoli Marinara with Gnocchi instead of the listed spaghetti- why? Because I wanted Gnocchi. Boy, do I regret this order! I expected floury, potato pillows with fresh seafood and rich Napoli sauce. What I got was, sour mash potato marinara soup. Considering the beautiful meals I saw on other tables, I am unsure how my meal turned out this way. I sent it back. They didn't charge me for it. I would have expected an a word from the manager but didn't hear a peep. I was brought a spaghetti with Napoli sauce in place of my meal ($22) is strange to admit I was surprised we were charged for this, considering it is a basic dish chosen to correct an error? You may be surprised to learn, that the sauce was sour. This is the second reason I have come to the two stars, an Italian inspired/style restaurant that can not master red sauce is an embarrassment. To develop complexity and to balance flavour in a basic red sauce, is admittedly something that requires technique and practice, but possibly one of the most important things a chef/cook must learn. The Mango Island cocktail that is quite popular from all accounts, is very decent, strong and sweet, worth a taste if you happen upon Rubens. If..

We had a pleasant evening meal here at Ruben's…read more The starter sharing plate was delicious, as were the donuts for dessert. The pizza left me disappointed though. The base is not made in house and a bit frozen pizza-ish if I'm honest. Not what you want from an Italian restaurant. The toppings were fresh though. The pasta had by our friends was very nice from all accounts. Staff were very nice and very helpful.

Stayed in Kyneton for a few nights and went here. Service was good, nice and friendly staff. Food…read morewas average but the vibe of the place was really good. Kids menu is good. Kids can even make their own bread. Wine is locally sourced. The Pizza and Wine Club was suitable for the whole family.

I'm a regular at this place, both sit in and home delivery. Great pizza, great risotto and the…read morehouse special pasta is excellent. You can order online if you want a home delivery and the staff are always on time and polite. It can get very busy in the restaurant so keep that in mind as it can be quite noisy. Lots of lovely food but I can't comment on the wine as I don't drink it. There is a pretty cool hand gun embedded into the counter top too if you want to see something a little different. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

"I am all astonishment." Pride and Prejudice…read more Steaks better than I've had in Rockpool, Melbourne or Sydney. As you walk in this restaurant you see a special fridge where the steaks are dry-ageing. This also restaurant also trains other restauranteurs how to utilise these fridges to best effect. Steaks have an extra level of finesse to their flavour, above the standard I've had from capital city restaurants with a higher price tag. Quality of surrounding menu and wine-list to match. Service similarly good; standard varying from person to person. Several dinning rooms, all having a relaxed atmosphere. Quiet, though a little acceptable noise when busy, which naturally this establishment often is.

Delicious! We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and received excellent service. We did have to…read moremake a late reservation for 8:30 pm because they were so busy, but that wasn't the end of the world. The food was excellent. I had an eye fillet and added a side of mushrooms with creme brulee for dessert. The steak was outstanding!