Pettavel, Waurn Ponds
ID: 345
This stunning winery restaurant perched on a hilltop in Waurn Ponds, only 10 minutes from Geelong has quickly become a favourite destination for food and wine lovers. With sweeping views of the vineyard and a produce-driven menu that features fresh, seasonally influenced creations. This restaurant deserves the many accolades it has earnt since opening.
Set on a hilltop in one of Victoria’s first wine producing areas, Pettavel Winery & Restaurant is a state of the art venue, overlooking acres of lush grapevines. Located at 65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds – just off the Princes Highway, and only 10 kms from the heart of Geelong.
Cellar door is open daily, between 10am - 5.30pm. Drop in for a wine tasting and sample our prize winning range of Evening Star, Platina and Southern Emigré estate-grown wines. An extensive wine list of over 150 Australian and international wines are also on offer.
Treat yourself to the full Pettavel experience and book into our award winning restaurant to enjoy a relaxing ‘long banquet lunch’. Alternatively, light snacks, tea and coffee, are available from our cellar door menu.
The flexible facilities at Pettavel are suited to hosting a range of events including weddings, private parties & cooking classes. Pettavel also has a private boardroom for corporate conferences, business meetings & private parties. Open 7 days a week for lunch and Friday nights for dinner.
For more information log on to our website www.pettavel.com. Pettavel was awarded Best Winery Restaurant in Victoria and has held one Hat from the Age Good Food Guide for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Awards
1 Hat
Age Good Food Guide 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008.
Best Restaurant in a Winery
Restaurant & Catering Awards VIC 2003, 2004 & 2005.
After three consecutive awards in the Best Restaurant in a Winery category, Pettavel was inducted into the hall of fame in 2005.
Overall Winner
Telstra Country Wide Golden Plate Award 2004, 2005 & 2006.
Telstra Country Wide Golden Plate Award “Hall of Fame” 2007.
Best Customer Service 2005 & Best Chef 2006
Telstra Golden Plate Awards
Best Winery Restaurant
Best of International Wine Tourism Awards 2005