Located in Victoria’s stunning Yarra Valley, just 45mins from Melbourne CBD, Fondata 1872, a winery restaurant, is a unique Yarra Valley Restaurant & Wedding Venue, celebrating Italian food, wine and culture through Italian inspired dishes created from seasonal and local Australian produce. Our lively dining room is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening enjoying amazing food, local wines and great conversation. Our Italian restaurant is available for a la carte dining as well as functions and corporate events: a birthday celebration in the bar, a christening in the Wellers room or a Spring wedding ceremony on the lawn followed by an unforgettable reception in the main dining room. Whatever your occasion, we can make it happen! Talk to us.
The Wellers room, for example, is a hidden gem perfect for hosting special occasions: birthday celebrations, boutique weddings, christening, conferencing, networking events, celebrations of life and long lunches for up to 60 guests seated or 70 guests stand-up cocktail. Our chefs and kitchen team can create a menu to suit your occasion and our incredible events team can create cocktails and wines to be served throughout the event. Or there is the Bar Room, relaxed space with a wonderful country feel with its red brick floors, wooden beams and rustic charm. This space screams “Celebration’’ with guest access to the alfresco terrace overlooking the lawn & vista. Mingle with family and friends while you watch the sunset over the valley. With the capacity to seat 60 guests stand-up cocktail this space is the perfect place to enjoy a canape and a local brew. The terrace room is an intimate, private dining space with access to the balcony overlooking the beautiful views of the Yarra. It separates itself from the main dining room by a grand barn door where inside you can enjoy a unique dining experience when our head chef and kitchen team create a menu to suit your event and restaurant crew make your vision come to life with bespoke cocktails and local and international wines. Seating up to 18 guests this is the ultimate space for your next dinner party, special occasion or product launch.
Create long lasting memories in the Fondata dining room, with its stunning double-sided, heritage fireplace and views overlooking the gardens and rolling hills, it’s easy to feel like you have arrived “home” as you settle in with family and friends. Seating up to 100 guests or 120 guests stand-up cocktail. Create a bespoke event with styling and menus to make your celebration come to life. Whatever your event, we are here to make it happen.
