Eating out

Welcome to flavour country. Victoria is famed for its award-winning food and wine, a fabulous range of quality produce – everything from roasted venison and barbecued quail to fresh fruits, vegetables and cheeses.

You can taste the best of each region in a variety of ways, from roadside stalls and shopfronts to market sellers, winery restaurants, country pubs or pick-your-own farms. Food festivals and gourmet deli trails bring together Victoria’s excellent wines with high-quality fare.

How about some Murray cod with a crisp sauvignon blanc? Magnificent venison with a sturdy cabernet sauvignon? Or creamy goat’s cheese with a smoky tokay from Rutherglen in north-east Victoria? You’ll find hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bistros covering everything from fine dining establishments to value-for-money eating spots.

Wineries

Victoria boasts over 350 wineries in 22 distinct wine regions. Enjoy tastings at the cellar door and dine on local produce at winery restaurants. From the cool-climate varieties of the Yarra Valley to the big reds of Rutherglen, you won’t have to travel far to taste fantastic wine in Victoria.

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