The Piazza and Garden Café offers a casual, al fresco dining experience.
Drop in and grab a table overlooking the breathtaking views – either in the rammed earth sheltered courtyard or amongst the lush kitchen gardens.
Enjoy a glass or two of our estate wine with some simple, tasty food as you take in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
The small menu is all about good food – seasonal, fresh produce that tastes great with a glass of wine. Grazers may share some estate olives or house made dips, a cheese plate. Those looking for a more substantial lunch might enjoy one of our famous pizzas, braised lamb shanks in winter or a smoked salmon salad in summer.
Mothers Day - Sunday 9th May 2010
The Piazza Cafe is open on Mother's Day for Brunch from 10-11.30, and lunch from 12pm.
Our brunch menu is as follows:
- Ham and cheese croissants
- Ricotta and quince crepes
- Honey yoghurt panna cotta with raspberries and toasted oats
- Baked beans with breakfast sausages and egg
- Smoked salmon with gribiche sauce, and toasted ciabatta
The lunch menu for Mothers Day will be a simple version of our normal lunch menu (see example lunch menu below).
Example Lunch Menu
- Estate olive oil with Ciabatta - $4
- Marinated unpitted olives - $6
- Trio of homemade dips with Ciabatta - $12
- Wendy’s Garden pumpkin soup with olive bread - $12
- Pizza ~ Chilli chicken with avocado and fresh coriander (HOT) - $18
- Pizza ~ Moroccan Lamb, red onion, flaked almonds and a yoghurt dressing - $18
- Pizza ~ Garden tomato, pumpkin, buffalo mozzarella and basil oil - $17
- Pizza ~ Margherita for the kids- mozzarella and tomato - $16
- Smoked salmon with pickled beetroot, apple salad & mayonnaise - $21
- Braised Lamb Shank with baked parmesan polenta - $25
- Vegetarian Frittata with Garden Greens - $19
- Side garden salad - $6
- Cheese plate of local and imported cheeses with lavosh & muscatels - $25
- Tiramisu - $9
- Chocolate brownie with cream - $5
The Piazza & Garden Café is open on weekends from 11am - 4pm, serving food from 12 - 3pm.
No bookings required.
Check out our review in The Age Cheap Eats Guide:
"Montalto? Isn't that too fancy for cheap eaters? Not at the Piazza Café, the casual cousin of the swanky dining room next door. And its fab, with an all-weather heated courtyard, vineyard views, and picnic-style tables among the vegie patch. Here, produce is gathered to create dishes like an heirloom pumpkin, goats cheese, almond and parsley pizza. Heftier dishes might include a beef and lamb shepherd's pie, or a superb pork belly, soft and salty on crispy char-grilled potato and a bed of sauerkraut. Then, kick back with a glass of Montalto pinot and enjoy the high life."
Out of respect for all patrons, we do not cater for bucks and hens groups.
All groups over 8 wanting to do wine tasting will require a booking in the Cellar Door, please contact Justin or Travis to make an arrangement.
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