cups estate

we did not know what to expect. turned up to a small but cosy venue on the top of the hill. lovely view.staffwere 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.

service was excellent and the food was delicious. despite it being a hot day, thestaffwere friendly and welcoming. we had the kingfish, prawns, scallops, wagyu, potatoes, and the donuts for dessert. standouts were the scallops and prawns.

my second time here and it did not disappoint. the food here is fresh, light and just devine! i love the relaxed vibe of this estate.staffare friendly, always smiling and playing great tunes.

this place had really lovelystaffand the food and wine were amazing! cute and atmospheric! beautiful views and an intimate venue!! thanks so much for an awesome time!

food was decent enough, but service was genuinely terrible.

had to wait a while to be seated despite having a booking, and my partner and i were seated outside on an extremely hot day with insufficient umbrella coverage - both ending up sunburnt and dehydrated.

i requested a straw for my beverage and was told that they had "run out".

thestaffwere overall slow, rude and very lazy. would never return.

after a lovely day of horse riding i decided to have a late lunch at cups estate. making a booking here is advisable since this is a very popular venue! i had booked on zomato for 2:45pm and hadn't expected it to be so busy. i assumed if we were here 15 minutes early we could still get our table but no, it was too busy. i do like that they offer wine tastings while you wait for a table. i couldn't take them up on that offer since i was driving. unfortunately if you book a table you might not get it on time since the venue is dependent on the other customers leaving their table on time. if they are running late then this means it might take longer. i think we had to wait an extra ten to 15 minutes for our table. thestaffapologised though so it was fine although it wasn't their fault.

the restaurant has tapas dishes. we decided not to share haha! the presentation of each dish was amazing! the wagyu, the tacos and the gnocchi was enjoyed by my friends.

i ordered the cheese platter since i felt like cheese!! i didn't really like the brie that was on my cheese board. wasn't nice at all unlike other bries i've tried. the blue cheese and the hard cheese were really good!

oh, and the views here are amazing as well!

food was nice and the view of outside was so relaxing.thestaffhere were friendly.
this place would be one of the nice option for your holiday.
i would like to come again.

this was our first visit to the cups estate. we started it off with a wine tasting which was a quick affair, with the pinot gris impressing us enough for us order a glass for lunch. we were seated quickly, having booked previously, but let me say that this was probably one of the most impressive lunches i’ve been to in melbourne…ever.

our first course was a trio of dishes: pan seared scallops, the roasted and pickled beets, and the calamari tacos. the sweet-savoury combination of the beets went so well with the seafood, and presentation made this not just a feast for our taste-buds but also for our eyes. the second course was composed of heavier fare; this time it was the pork sliders, the pickled king fish, and the duck. the sliders didn’t impress us as much as we've had similar in melbourne, but the other two were clever plays on flavour. the kingfish was heavy from the pickling process, rounded out by the serve of crème fraiche. the pumpkin puree was the star of the duck dish, even more impressive than the meat on the plate, which turned out to be tougher than expected. the sicilian donuts were to-die for and we scarfed them down, reluctant to move them around a perfectly presented plate –the ice cream was delicious! the panna cotta was probably a terrible way to end our lunch; the sourness of different elements did not go well with a coffee-flavoured base but wow, did it look pretty regardless.

the dishes came out quickly and there was a bit of a rest between the two courses, as well as dessert. thestaffwere attentive to empty dishes and answered all our questions without judgment. this was an intimate setting, with about 7-8 tables in all. though it could get quite noisy in the middle of the lunch rush, the restaurant offered great, panoramic view of the vineyards.

this was probably the best place for a special anniversary lunch and i would recommend the experience to anyone visiting melbourne. book a table for winter, though, as indoor seating is essential when the weather isn’t great.

my second visit to cups and i couldn't love it more! the service is absolutely wonderful! very friendly and helpfulstaffmake the experience relaxing and enjoyable.
we were lucky enough to get a table inside without making a booking.
also we were told that anyone dining at the restaurant could have a complimentary wine tasting which was a nice surprise! we bought a bottle of the pinot gris and the pinot noir, both light and delicious wines, which we could open with our meal and then take the remainder home.
for food we ordered the calamari taco with guindilla, pickled red cabbage, coriander and black sesame, the nduja (spicy calabrian salami spread) with toasted ciabatta and the gnocchi (ricotta gnocchi, heirloom carrots, macadamia and black garlic). unfortunately, my phone died before i could take more photos of the food.
the nduja was a bit sour for my taste but the bread was buttery, warm and delicious.
it was my second time having the tacos and they were delicious yet again, the perfect balance of textures and flavours.
the gnocchi was an absolute stand out! it was plated beautifully with a very modern look and the taste was incredible! we savoured it as long as possible! everything on the plate complimented each other perfectly and it was a delight to eat!
after lunch we could even take our glasses of wine outside and walk around the vineyard.
absolutely fantastic service, venue and restaurant!
would recommend and return in a heartbeat!

visited the cups estate for a hens set lunch after a recommendation from a friend but was really disappointed. when we arrived (a group of 14 women) we were made to wait 20 minutes for our table and when we were seated we had to ask for water and glasses. our wine tasting appeared to have been forgotten and as the first course arrived i asked the waitress when our pre organised wine tasting would be, she assured me it would be after the first course but the food just kept on coming. i followed up with a different waiter who then told me that they always do a wine tasting at the end of the meal. when we had finished our meal myself and another lady got up to begin the wine tasting when i overheard the barman say to a waitress "oh my god, do they all want to do a wine tasting?" to which she responded "yep" and rolled her eyes. all in all i have to say that the waitstaffwere shocking at best which is a shame as the food was really lovely and the set menu worked really well for a big group. the wine was also lovely but on principle i wouldn't go back.

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

perfect atmosphere, food and wine.staffare lovely and very accommodating. all the food was very good quality and the little details were especially taken care of. was a little loud inside but we were lucky enough for it to be sunny outside so we sat outside overlooking the vineyards. all in all...

service was great,staffwere really friendly and view was beautiful. food was amazing perfect portion size for lunch and the food and wine complemented each other so well. definitely recommend it and we'll definitely be coming back.

the food is always fantastic, thestaffare always delightful, and the wine tops off this amazing restaurant! the pork belly is a winner and the donuts for dessert are the best donuts you will get! can't wait to go back there!

amazing food and wine. lovely atmosphere, was busy but was still very enjoyable. views are lovely and thestafffriendly. will definitely be back.