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 thatbeautifulmacadamia 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 abeautifulview 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.

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

a quaint butbeautifulwinery for weekend lunch. the food was delicious in every way, fresh produce cooked beautifully. loved the views and surroundings. will definitely be back!

this place had really lovely staff and the food and wine were amazing! cute and atmospheric!beautifulviews and an intimate venue!! thanks so much for an awesome time!

really enjoyed this winery. its less than 5 min drive from rye holiday house so was a good find! the indoor seating/tasting area is quite small but quaint. we just rocked up and while all the tables inside and out were booked, they have picnic blankets to sit outside the restaurant and overlook the vineyard. great view! great way to enjoy abeautifulday. grabbed a bottle of pinot gris after the tasting and ordered the cheese and meat boards. very very nice. can even stroll the vineyards which a lot of wineries dont allow. will have to go back to try some more food and wine of course. the pinot noirs were nice too

food was beautiful, the service was excellent- the only down side was the price, but you certainly get your money's worth!beautifulviews too.

fabulous winery down mornington peninsula way. such a modern and well executed tapas style menu. we made a lunch booking for easter sunday which ended up being absolutely packed. we ordered a selection of dishes including the pork and leek croquettes, the wagyu bresaola with radish and horseradish cream, the calamari tacos, the scallops and the crab rillettes. everything was delicious but the scallops were especially phenomenal as were the croquettes. such a serene and relaxed environment withbeautifulview. the only unfortunate thing about sitting outside was the plague of flies.

great food and service. chef obviously cares for each item on the plate.beautifulpresentation and care of the taste, look and freshness of each and every element! outstanding! really pleasantly surprised.

went here for lunch last weekend before heading to the springs. they had a good bathe and dine package which we found to be a good deal.beautifulviews overlooking the vineyard. we were an hour early for our 12.45pm booking and the host very politely allowed us to sit at the table. he was also very obliging when we asked for a change of tables for a better view. we ordered the lamb shanks, beetroot salad and oyster mushrooms. they were delicious except for the mushrooms which were completely bland - we didn't have more than a bite each. would definitely visit again to try their wines - i was too hungover this time. :)

the cups estate is abeautifulvineyard, restaurant and cellar door! the tapas style menu has been well designed, with dishes that are vibrant, full of colour and flavour.  friendly and knowledgeable staff facilitated a truely memorable dining experience.  must haves are the calamari tacos and beetroot salad!!!

what abeautifulview to go with a delicious lunch! our favs have got to be the new take on paella and the lamb ribs! both very flavourful and perfectly cooked. the passion fruit panna cotta was fresh and not heavy. the profiteroles were big and light. only mark down would be glassware. i was served my glass on wine in their small tasting glasses. i expected a proper high stemware from a winery and proper restaurant. couldn't even really swirl my wine which should be part of the whole experience. overall, great place to stop by for tasting and lunch before hitting up the hot springs next door.

one of the areas nicest winery's! smaller and a bit more intimate. great setting,beautifulfood and always good service. sitting outside on a nice day there is abeautifulview. only complaint would be that although it is a winery, not having and beer on the menu is not great.

great location near the peninsula hot springs and overlooked the golf course. fabulous with a group of friends. drop in for a coffee and wine tasting. cuvée isbeautifulor book ahead for a meal. we only had time for a coffee and taste, but as it was the long weekend no tables left. book ahead

incredible food with an incredible view. we went on a cold day so didn't get to sit outside but the winery was stillbeautifulfrom inside. the tapas were delicious, we had the cheese platter, aranchini balls, prawns and soft shell crab burgers. highly recommend!

fantastic tapas food.beautifulviews. attentative staff, great music on sunday arvo and scrummy wines to match it all.
a hidden gem of peninsula.