cups estate

i will come back here for the food, full stop.

service: 4/5
it was attentive and efficient. i can't quite pinpoint why but i was expecting more from such a fine place. wineries generally have very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable service. here if felt attentive as they wanted to rush you out rather than genuinely appreciating your business.

i will say though, it was impressive they provided a complimentary round of drinks for the delay in mains arriving. to be honest we hadn't even noticed so it was a lovely gesture.

food: 5/5
everything was so delicious and full of flavour, texture, vibrant colour and beautifully plated.

the highlights were definitely the calamari taco. at first it looked like there wasn't enough mayo/sauce, but the pickled cabbage underneath was divine.

the pan-fried gnocchi was also a winner with that beautiful macadamia crumb and pea puree. wagyu dish was also perfectly cooked, all so delicious!

decor & ambience: 3.5/5
it was a fairly small but pleasant venue. the best thing about the dining area was the wall-to-wall windows which gave a beautiful view outside to the vineyard. there were some outdoor options but again, quite limited with space. decor inside was kept simplistic and bare so it really didn't create much of an ambience.

noticeably strange that there were quite a few flies inside which we noticed several patrons, including us, were swatting away from their table.

kid friendly: doable but not preferable. although on a nice day there is some outdoor seating or grass area you can bring a picnic mat.

came here on our anniversary for a relaxing lunch great spanish tapas good view excellent lunch we then seat on the lawn and eat our dessert what a flabouiler day

a visit to cups estate is like stepping into heaven. it really is beyond beautiful- both views and food alike. the gorgeous little restaurant serves up some of the most exquisite food and tasty wine. we highly recommend the chefs menu which for four people, gave us 9 delicious dishes. we were extremely full and for 55$ a head with such fresh produce and creative dishes it really seems worthwhile. they also adapt the menu so easily to vegetarian which is much appreciated. the heirloom tomato bruschetta, ricotta gnocchi and halloumi sliders were probably our top 3 favourites, though we really did adore all dishes. the wine at cups is delicious- the pinot grigio and shiraz are our favourites. a visit to cups estate when next in the region is a must- with their exquisite wine, views and food, you will not leave disappointed!!

lovely view and peaceful retreat on the mornington peninsula. we chose a number of tapas items and i thoroughly enjoyed the mini tacos they were delicious! look forward to coming back soon!

hands down one of the best little winery restaurants out there!!
the chefs menu is definitely worth it because you get an amazing range of options. standouts were the tacos and the croquettes for sure

the cups estate building was surprisingly small but gave off a very cozy feel. the small space allowed for all the inside seatings to have a nice view of the vineyard as the backdrop for the table.

customer service was excellent as our waitress was very friendly and helpful with menu suggestions.

we ordered the prosciutto di san daniele, chicken pate, gnocchi and the rare wagyu beef. for desserts we shared the sfinci, sicilian donuts, and the yuzu mousse. the foods and desserts were all delicious and rich in flavours; the only downside would be that the portion sizes were quite small.

we ordered a bottle of pinot noir as recommended by the waitress. for the bottle it was definitely at a reasonable price. and the wine had a very sweet aroma and went down very smoothly.

we had the 'cups set menu' as a large group, calamari tacos, duck and pork sliders where amazing.
however, several of our corn cobs were rotten to the core. the waitress took them to show chef (in fairness you probably couldn't tell on the outside but cutting off the corn to eat exposed the black. the disappointing part was the owner saying 'no! they are fresh in!' ok you have just gotten them in but we could not eat it as it was .... rotten!
downer from a great meal.

we booked this place for lunch on our family trip to mornington. brilliant service and most wonderful food they served.

we have two young kids, so it wasn't easy to find a nice family restaurant.

andy served us on our visit. he saw me carrying my little one and was there opening the door for us. he was very accommodating with the allergy with one of the girl. he even served her a plain bread. may not sound much to many people, but if you are a mum with a child with allergies, you know how much that means.

highly recommended this place.

every dish is a piece of art! innovative, beautifully presented and extremely delicious. very different to all the other wineries as the restaurant is very small, so feels quite cosy. has a nice view over the hill. if the weather is good, you can try their outdoor benches for soaking in the atmosphere. just beware that they have an unleashed dog outside - the only thing i dislike about this place. if you are not a fan of playing with random pets, like me, sitting outside might not be pleasant.

we did not know what to expect. turned up to a small but cosy venue on the top of the hill. lovely view. staff were attentive and knowledgable. recomended to us was the chefs menu. three entree and three mains. all were large quantity’s and fantastic quality. highly recommend the whole experience to anyone looking for a nice afternoon out.

pleasantly surprised at how tasty the food was! we ordered the chefs menu, & the only thing we'd critique is the steak - it was cooked beautifully but under seasoned. otherwise, the wine & rest of the food was amazing 😍

i could’ve easily smashed down 20 zillion of the calamari tacos from cup estate as they were so delish. corn tortilla filled with pickled cabbage and coriander, topped with crispy calamari and aioli. service on point, nice and intimate space with great service. ask for window seat for great views of vineyard.
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one of the most delicious winery restaurants i’ve ever been to.

all the dishes we ordered were plated so beautifully - they were like pieces of artwork. what blew me away was the wagyu dish- the beef was so tender and the emulsions were so flavourful too !!

i thought all the dishes and wine were very affordable and i’ll definitely be back

outstanding staff, so accommodating of dietary requirements. the food was excellent, balanced flavours with fresh ingredients topped with a beautiful view of the grounds. i wouldn’t hesitate to to give it a 5/5

amazing food, great view and wonderful service. my partner and i came here for my birthday celebration and honestly we had such an amazing time. we are planning to come back already. i can’t wait to try other dishes, i was very overwhelmed by the presentation and deliciousness.