Absolutely! In The Restaurant, we offer a 3-course children's menu at $49 per child — snack-plate entrée, choice of main, dessert, and soft drink. In The Piazza, our à la carte menu has plenty of options children love, including our wood-fired pizzas.
Absolutely! Our menus constantly evolve, inspired by produce from our own Kitchen Gardens and the finest local suppliers across the Mornington Peninsula. We recommend checking with our team ahead of your visit for the latest menu offerings.
Absolutely! Please communicate all dietary needs and allergies at the time of booking. Note that as our kitchens are shared spaces, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. If you have a severe allergy, please speak directly with our team prior to your visit.
You'll find us at 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South VIC 3937, in one of Australia's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions. Nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, Montalto is just over an hour's drive from Melbourne.
Indulge in casual, relaxed dining at The Piazza, where our Chef's seasonal creations are shared across the table, all while soaking up the stunning views of our estate gardens. For those seeking a more elevated experience, The Restaurant — proudly holding a Chef's Hat — is a celebration of our estate-grown heirloom produce and the very finest locally sourced ingredients from across the Mornington Peninsula. Within our Cellar Door you will find our passionate and knowledgeable team who will guide you through an exceptional tasting of our award-winning cool-climate wines. You'll also find a carefully curated selection of wines and artisan pantry items available to take home and savour long after your visit. Wander through our Sculpture Trail, where world-class works of art are woven seamlessly into the natural landscape. Explore our stunning Kitchen Produce Gardens, where the very ingredients that inspire our menus are lovingly grown. We also offer a range of estate experiences — including our Picnics, Estate to Plate, Discovery Experience, and Behind the Scenes tours.
At Montalto, we want every visit to be perfectly timed so you can make the most of everything our estate has to offer. As our opening hours vary across our different spaces and change with the seasons, we always recommend checking our website or giving our friendly reservations team a call ahead of your visit to confirm the latest times. For the most up-to-date opening hours, please visit our website at montalto.com.au or reach out to our team directly at hello@montalto.com.au or (03) 5989 8412.
While we always love welcoming spontaneous visitors to Montalto, we absolutely recommend securing a reservation in advance to avoid any disappointment, particularly during our peak seasons when our spaces fill up incredibly quickly! For The Restaurant, bookings are essential. For The Piazza, bookings are strongly recommended, especially for big groups and weekend visits. Please note, for a weekend we take bookings for a minimum of 10 guests. At The Cellar Door, walk-ins are warmly welcomed, subject to availability. Please note, we take a maximum of 6 guests per booking in the Cellar Door. To make a reservation, visit us at montalto.com.au, email hello@montalto.com.au, or call (03) 5989 8412.
The quickest and most convenient way to reserve your table or experience is through our website at montalto.com.au. Alternatively, our reservations team would be delighted to assist at hello@montalto.com.au or (03) 5989 8412.
In The Piazza, weekend seating sessions run for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. In The Restaurant, sitting durations are 2 hours and 15 minutes. For estate experiences, each has its own dedicated timeframe. For specific details, please contact our reservations team at hello@montalto.com.au or (03) 5989 8412.
We will always do our absolute best to accommodate any changes. Please contact our reservations team at least 24 hours prior to your reservation at hello@montalto.com.au, (03) 5989 8412, or montalto.com.au. Please note that cancellation policies and deposit conditions may vary depending on the space or experience booked.
Cancellation policies vary depending on the type of booking, and full details will always be provided at the time of reservation. As a general guide: Standard Bookings — cancellations or decreases in party size must be made no less than 24 hours prior. No-shows, late cancellations, or last-minute reductions may be subject to a cancellation fee. The Garden Room & Private Dining Room — a minimum of 48 hours' notice is required. Cancellations within this window will result in the deposit being forfeited. We strongly encourage all guests to get in touch as early as possible should any changes need to be made.
Please contact our reservations team as soon as possible. During busier periods we are unfortunately unable to guarantee your table if you arrive more than 15 minutes past your reservation time. Call us on (03) 5989 8412 or email hello@montalto.com.au.
Simply speak with one of our hosts, who will take your name and contact number and message you the moment a table becomes available. In the meantime, enjoy a tasting at The Cellar Door, wander the Sculpture Trail, or grab a glass from our Lawn Bar. At Montalto, even the wait is an experience to be savoured!
The Restaurant — our proudly hatted restaurant with three or four-course shared set menus. The Private Dining Room — exclusive experience for up to 30 guests. The Piazza — casual dining with shared plates and wood-fired pizzas. The Garden Room — private undercover space with Garden Grazing Menu. The Cellar Door — guided tastings of our award-winning cool-climate wines.
Montalto Picnics — wine tasting then a private picnic site with courses delivered throughout the afternoon. Estate to Plate — guided produce garden tour, extended tasting, and four-course Restaurant lunch. Discovery Experience — Current Release tasting followed by three-course Feed Me Menu in The Piazza. Behind the Scenes — winemaking tour followed by four-course Restaurant lunch. The Ultimate Pinot Lover's Road Trip — Single Vineyard tour, four-course lunch, and six bottles to take home. Off the Beaten Track — private vineyard tour with Ten Minutes by Tractor with in-depth tastings.
Absolutely! We love events! Head here HERE for more information or if you’d like to chat further, email functions@montalto.com.au