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Spring is just beginning to show on the Peninsula and there’s a lovely sense of momentum across the estate. We’re still buzzing after being named a Top Five Red Star Winery in the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion - a recognition of the focus and care our winemaking team pours into every vintage.
In the gardens, the first spring produce is on its way; in the vineyard, new life is unfolding row by row. It’s a beautiful time to visit - whether you’re here for Father’s Day this Sunday, a relaxed afternoon in The Piazza, or a long lunch in The Restaurant. You’ll also find thoughtful gift packs and voucher ideas in The Cellar Door too.
With the AFL Grand Final Long Weekend and school holidays on the horizon, September is full of good excuses to make a day of it. And a quick reminder: our Piazza mid-week special is in its final weeks - get in quick because it won’t be around for too much longer!
Cheers,
This Father’s Day, make memories over good food, great wine and breathtaking views on the Mornington Peninsula.
In The Restaurant, enjoy a one-day-only Sunday Roast with two set menu options ($95 or $130 per person), both featuring your choice of lamb rump or beef served with all the classic trimmings - plus seasonal entrées like chicken liver parfait, housemade focaccia, snapper crudo and wood-fired quail.
Prefer something more relaxed? Book a table in The Piazza, where wood-fired pizzas, rustic sides and award-winning Montalto wines set the tone for an easygoing afternoon with family and friends.
Looking for the perfect gift? Two limited-edition Father’s Day wine packs are available now, featuring estate-grown reds, our small-batch rhubarb sweet chilli sauce and a premium Vinoair wine pourer. Or visit The Cellar Door to pick up a $100+ Montalto gift voucher and receive a complimentary gift with purchase - only available in-store until Sunday 7th September.
Menu items subject to change due to seasonal availability. Dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised at time of booking.
READ MORE & PLAN YOUR FATHER’S DAY
"Spring is the most exciting time of year in the kitchen - the gardens come alive, and suddenly we’ve got this incredible wave of new-season produce to inspire us. It’s all about light, vibrant flavours - think fresh peas, broad beans, globe artichokes and the first of the asparagus. You’ll see these ingredients appearing across our spring menus in the weeks ahead - straight from the estate gardens, and often harvested just hours before service."
Adam Johnston, Head Chef
The Restaurant is open Friday – Sunday for lunch. Reservations essential.
There’s still time to enjoy one of the Mornington Peninsula’s best-kept weekday secrets - but not for long.
Our much-loved $99 Mid-Week Lunch for Two ends on Friday 19th September, so now’s the moment to book that long-overdue catch-up, lazy lunch date, or mid-week treat.
Settle into The Piazza and enjoy:
• 2 of our signature wood-fired pizzas
• Roquette salad with orchard fruit, parmesan, walnuts
• 1 bottle of Pennon Hill wine of your choice
It’s the perfect way to escape the crowds, soak up the vineyard views and savour the flavours of the season - all for just $99.
Available Monday to Friday, online bookings available. Offer runs until Friday 19th September 2025. Mid-week only, Monday to Friday: 11:30am – 4:30pm (kitchen closes at 3:30pm).
There’s no better time to start planning your end of year celebration - and no better place to host it than Montalto.
Bookings are now open across The Restaurant, Private Dining Room and The Garden Room. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or something a little more festive, we recommend securing your preferred date early before the calendar fills.
This September, we’re also unveiling new packages designed to elevate every occasion. Think generous canapés, relaxed-yet-refined stand-up celebrations in The Garden Room for up to 40 guests, or our remarkable new Meet The Chef experience - an opportunity to collaborate directly with Head Chef Adam Johnston on a bespoke menu.
Whether it’s a team celebration, milestone birthday or a long-overdue catch-up, there’s a Montalto experience to make it memorable.
September marks the shift to spring at The Restaurant, as new season peas, snow peas and broad bean tips join winter’s final bounty. Expect vibrant dishes layered with kales, rainbow chard, mustard greens, citrus, radish and green garlic, balanced by the sweet earthiness of parsnips, carrots, beetroot and tender young turnips.
With sweeping views across the vines to the sea, The Restaurant at Montalto has long been a destination for those seeking an elevated dining experience on the Mornington Peninsula. The Restaurant has entered an exciting new chapter: an evolved seasonal menu format that brings even more choice to your table, while continuing to celebrate Montalto’s renowned estate-to-plate philosophy.
Introducing Our Refined Seasonal Spring Menus
This refined format gives diners the freedom to select their own main course, adding a personal touch to a carefully curated journey through the season's best.
This offering delivers the same immersive experience with one less course - ideal for a slightly lighter escape to the Peninsula.
Each menu is a thoughtful expression of Montalto's estate, guided by the expert hand of Head Chef Adam Johnston, whose connection to the estate's produce forms the heart of every plate. Explore Adam’s food philosophy here.
Bask in the beauty of spring with a private picnic experience surrounded by the gardens in full bloom, and rolling vineyard views at Montalto.
Settle in at one of six secluded picnic sites across the estate and enjoy:
• A guided wine tasting in The Cellar Door, featuring our current release wines
• A shared three-course set menu, thoughtfully prepared using the very best seasonal estate-grown produce
• A bottle of Montalto wine (one per couple), yours to enjoy at your leisure
Each picnic begins at 11.30am sharp and is available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout spring.
Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply soaking up the sunshine, this is your invitation to experience the very best of the Mornington Peninsula in delicious, uninterrupted privacy.
“Spring is a very exciting time in our produce gardens as summer plants are nearly ready to be planted and we farewell the last of our winter citrus.
Asparagus begins to poke through its rich winter layer of mulch and our garlic bulbs fatten. Winter greens of Swiss chard, cabbages and kales continue for a bit longer but will soon be replaced with summer crops of zucchini, capsicums, cucumbers, chillies and tomatoes. French breakfast radishes are harvested by the armload and our waterways are producing the crispest watercress for our restaurant.
Happy spring!”
Julie Bennett, Produce Manager
