LA VÈTTA - Food VIC

4 /5 Vy: Dined at La Vetta with a group of 14 for lunch on a busy Saturday. Having a large group meant that we all had to do the Chef’s Journey tasting menu (about 8 courses - 4 plates per meal shared). Beautiful venue with great hill views, lively atmosphere, and very attentive service despite how busy it was (very popular for bridal events). The food used very fresh, high-quality ingredients, but some dishes had flavour balance issues. The oysters were fresh, the kingfish clean and well prepared, and the salmon tartare cone was a standout. The salad ingredients, especially the tomatoes, tasted locally grown and naturally sweet. The prawn pasta was tasty with al dente pasta, though the sauce was slightly salty and could have been much creamier. The anchovies were overwhelmingly salty with nothing to cut through the salt, and the Wagyu was inconsistently cooked and a bit chewy. Desserts were mixed — the first ice cream with popping pieces was fun and refreshing, but the strawberry sponge dessert tasted artificial. Good wine list (excellent Shiraz, lighter Sangiovese). Overall, worth visiting for the views and atmosphere if you’re in the area.

5 /5 Ana Marie Vitor-Busa: Visiting Marnong Estate has always been enjoyable. We were greeted and served by very pleasant employees. As a foodie the LaVetta Restaurant has always been amazing. Presentation, Taste and Serving Time is always impeccable. We celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary this time and we ordered a la carte, we had entre, pasta, mains and dessert. The steak is adequately seasoned and melts in your mouth. We also ordered a rabbit meat tortellini which was interesting-. After having our meals we strolled around to burn some calories and visited the camels. Overall, we had an amazing time.

4 /5 Naz Turkmen: Early birthday celebration with a group of seven. Everything was wonderful overall — our waitress was beautiful and so helpful, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere was very relaxing with beautiful views. The tomahawk steak was absolute perfection and truly delicious. We had an amazing night. A few of the other dishes, however, were a little confusing, which is why we rated four stars. The tortellini itself tasted nice, but the sweetness in the sauce didn’t balance well and didn’t quite work together, leaving an unpleasant aftertaste. Similarly, the dip served with the bread entrée was a bit confusing for the palate. Sometimes it’s best to keep things a little less complicated when it comes to mixing flavours. We also found the mocktails to be a little overpriced at $20 for a small glass, especially when cocktails were $22 for the same size. While we understand this is fine dining, compared to pricing from a few years ago, the increase felt quite significant. Definitely worth checking out, as they offer different types of dining experiences, and overall it’s a beautiful location.

5 /5 Paris Hatt: My partner and I had a wonderful experience! The service was wonderful, everyone’s hospitality was beyond lovely. The food was amazing and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was beautiful. We will be returning again soon as everything was perfect and we had a wonderful experience.