Inspired by the South of France La P tanque is an exceptional restaurant in the heart of one of the most beautiful region in Australia.
Everything is magical and generous at La P tanque the light, the landscape, the crickets, the olive trees, the food...
The restaurant has been only open for 4 years but has already made its mark, winning numerous awards Best European Restaurant at the Awards for Excellence in 2009 and 2010 and Gourmet Traveller Best Regional Wine List of the Year in 2009.
The Restaurant has recently undergone major renovations.
The new dining room and shaded deck and terrace have been extended and have now sweeping views over the valley, overlooking olive grove and vineyards.
The contemporary cuisine of talented chef Simon Buckley is inspired by the South of France, enhancing and elevating traditional ingredients with subtle yet surprising combination of flavors King George whiting, garden artichoke, baby leeks barigoule, tomato concasse, thyme, olive oil sauce vierge, Snapper fillet, celeriac mousseline, Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, Mount Martha s mussels, bacon and light emulsion Mickleham duck breast, red cabbage pur e, pear compote, Main Ridge black Figs, Shoreham honey and star anise jus Poached garden rhubarb, vanilla panacotta, beetroot sorbet, rose water jelly, dehydrated strawberries and pistachio tuile To complement the A la Carte, the weekday menu is a bargain the 2 courses lunch is 35 the 3 courses lunch is 45 Monday to Friday .
The restaurant is open every day for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner.
The wine list is also impressive.
Most of the local wineries are represented with 30 wines offered by the glass and many more affordable and desirable choices by the bottle.
If you prefer to sit back and enjoy, let the menu guide you, try the suggested wine with each dish.
The elegant dining room, well trained staff and delicious dishes make it a natural for a return visit.
La P tanque won the Gourmet Traveller Best Regional Wine List of the Year in 2009 Best European Restaurant at the Mornington Peninsula Award for Excellence 2009 and 2010 Award for excellence in service and front of house in 2008 and 2010.
Bookings are suggested on weekdays and highly recommended on weekends.
La P tanque Restaurant - Open Wed to Sun for Lunch Fri Sat for dinner.
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5931 0155 1208 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge Melways 190 D8 LA P TANQUE LIVING, the homewares boutique has been relocated to the main street in Flinders.
The homewares and furniture shop has developed an eclectic selection of products for men and women, European designer jewelry, vases and jugs from Fink co, skin care and fragrances from L Occitane and a fresh line of clothing and accessories with a French twist La P tanque Living - Open 7 days reduced hours in winter.
39 Cook St, Flinders 5989 0227 Warm up over Winter at Sunny Ridge COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING Take a break from traditional wine tasting this winter with a visit to the Rebello Wine cellar door housed at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm.
Rebello s handcrafted range includes six boutique strawberry wines and liqueurs and a recently launched line of Cheeky Apple Ciders.
All wines feature Sunny Ridge s famous strawberries no artificial flavouring here which create the intense and complex flavours of Rebello Wines.
Resident wine maker Wayne Hewett is credited with developing the signature, award winning range and is always experimenting with new ideas and flavours.
He will even use to four varieties of strawberry in a batch to get an exact mix of colour, aroma and taste.
Rebello Wine tastings are complimentary at the Cellar Door weekends 11am-4pm throughout winter.
FOOD Treat yourself to something decadent at the Sunny Ridge dessert caf this winter.
Our latest menu features all your favourites, plus new options to warm your tummy over the cooler months we recommend the Belgian Waffles or Chocolate Fondue When you ve finished indulging, don t forget to stock up on Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm Jam, Pure Peninsula Honey or Peninsula Fudge.
OPEN May-October weekends 11am-4pm November-April strawberry season daily 9am-5pm.
CLOSED Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday www.gdlife.com.au 87