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Red Hill

Mock Red Hill

Fifth-generation family-owned apple orchard open year-round.

Stop by Hawkes Farm for coffee, fresh produce and hot chips.

The Age Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink in Red Hill

Taking its name from the vivid volcanic soil of the region, this pretty corner of the Mornington Peninsula has proven ideal for nurturing grapevines – and stellar dining.

  • Emily Naismith
Lunch begins with a bracket of snacks.
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Tedesca Osteria

A leisurely lunch as nature intended.

Lunch at Tedesca Osteria begins with an opening bracket of snacks.
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‘This is how it should be’: Join the waitlist for a shot at Victoria’s perfect long lunch

I had my doubts when hearing gushing accounts from other diners, but I fell into the embrace of two-hatted Tedesca Osteria’s relaxed hospitality, writes Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Ethically sourced meat gets the pitmaster treatment at Red Gum BBQ.

Red Gum BBQ

A raucous beacon amid elegant winery restaurants.

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"Pitmaster selection" platter (clockwise from top right) pulled pork, buffalo hot chicken wings, brisket, house-made sausage, smoked chicken breast with Alabama-style white sauce, pickles and coleslaw.
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True-blue meets Texas BBQ at Red Gum in Red Hill

It's okay if you can't get true Texas-style barbecue in Australia, as long as you can get Australian-American barbecue this good, reviews Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Pasta courses are made fresh daily, featuring Hafner's own produce.
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Osteria Tedesca brings the heat to Red Hill

Restaurants such as this don't happen by magic, nor very often, reviews Gemima Cody.

  • Gemima Cody
Crispy masterstock chicken, polenta and grilled radicchio.

Polperro

This Red Hill property ticks all the boxes for a perfect weekend away.

  • Dani Valent

Vines of Red Hill

Large windows overlook a patio and vines; inside, bare tables and an open fire give a smart-casual feel.

Foxeys Hangout

It’s easy to see why dining tables are a hot commodity at this popular cellar door.