Fondata 1872

My partner and I recently had our wedding at Fondata, and it was exceptional. The scenery and venue were gorgeous, and the food was to a high standard, but the major highlight was the staff. Super friendly, accommodating and welcoming, with a special shout out to the events coordinator Sam R.

Couldn't be happier with how the night went for us. Big props to Fondata and the team.

(Photos by @mottaweddings, flowers by @lulu_bird0)

Went to Fondata to celebrate my daughter’s birthday for dinner. The staff was lovely, friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. The portions were generous. We were 4 adults and 2 children, 3 of the adults are vegan. We had the set menu and they catered so well for us vegans. They didn’t just take ingredients off the dish as most places do, but actually replaced non-vegan products with high quality vegan products (eg vegan cheese). All the food was fantastic and enjoyed by all, even fussy kids. The place is romantic and beautiful.

Exceptional dining experience nestled in a picturesque setting, boasting both delectable cuisine and warm hospitality. The apple crumble was a standout, a true delight for the taste buds!
Adding to the charm, the owners, a delightful couple, further enhanced our visit. Truly a memorable culinary journey!

We had a fabulous day out at Fondata 1872 on Easter Sunday today.

The food was fabulous, exceptionally curated with top of the range wine with the help of Jake.

The staff were friendly and attentive. We were impressed with their exemplary customer service.

Definitely recommend and we'll be back soon!

Thanks for a great afternoon!

We had the most BEAUTIFUL wedding here. The food, the scenery, and the SERVICE was amazing!!!!

I highly recommend anyone wanting to have an intimate wedding to have it here. We wish Fondata all the best! Thank you for helping us out so much throughout our wedding planning and on the day.

My daughter had been told by her teacher that this was a really nice place.

So for weeks she's been saying on her 10th birthday she wanted to take her grandparents for a nice night out at Fondata 1872.

We got there a few minutes before our booking and grandma isn't a fast mover.

So I headed in to see if we could be seated early. While there, I gave a heads up that someone was turning 10 and her name.

We walked in and the waitress said "Happy Birthday (name)."

Big smiles.

After that, it was all fantastic.

The fireplace. The ambient lighting. The drinks. The service and food were all 5 out of 5.

In particular, they really go above and beyond to make all the food special and taste really really good.

I had the duck. It was fantastic.

Can't say enough good about it.

Such a beautiful restaurant to dine in. Even The view walking into Fondata is incredible. It sets the scene for an amazing day/night ahead. Service is excellent with very friendly waitstaff plus the food is incredible. I recommend the Swordfish, such a unique dish on a menu and it was absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back again!!

We had the pleasure of hosting a birthday here and the event was flawless. The food was delicious, the staff were warm, friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere was relaxed.

Fondata manages to combine elegant fine dining with a family friendly venue with plenty of space for the kids to run around.

Oh and the venue and grounds are rustic and stunning. All our guests left very happy and full.

Highly recommend.

Beautiful venue in the countryside.
Regular to this place.
Nice atmosphere, great food and friendly staff.

Beautiful food. We had a group of 9 so they have us the banquet menu but there was still a choice of meals on there. The shared antipasti was decently sized so after the mains we were all full.
Lovely venue too.

The food was awesome, and the service was great

We held our wedding here on Friday 14th April 2023 with around 90 guests attending. The day could not have been more perfect.... even the weather was spot on. Rebecca Clark (Event Manager) was superb. Fondata were able to offer a customised menu, customised event schedule and the food and service was outstanding. We had so many compliments from our guests on the delicious & plentiful food and the presentation of wedding venue. Thank you to Fondata for a truly memorable day that was flawless from beginning to end. Michael & Mehgan - Mr & Mrs Russell ❤

We went for a mid week meal (for a special occasion). Thought it would be quiet, but the place was really buzzing.
We had 3 courses of exceptional food with good by the glass wine selection.
Would recommend👍👍👍👍

We went to celebrate my partner's milestone birthday, we had over 15 guests and everyone loved the food and the location.

Amazing staff, shout out to Olivia for taking care of the guests so well.

The portions were huge and we couldn't even finish it all.

The entree were so generous and Amazing options for vegetarians too.

We were given a private terrace room and we made some amazing conversations and memories.

Thanks to the entire team at Fondata 1872.

Cheers

One of the nicest restaurants in Melbourne. Amazing views, cozy atmosphere and tasty food.

We had the most beautiful lunch at Fondata 1982 . We are so grateful for the beautiful service and attention.

Amazing view and delicious food. We had a wonderful experience for my mother’s birthday and the staff were so accommodating.
We’d be back there again.

Yummy food and good service. Lovely surroundings at a busy venue.

Our favourite local spot for a special occasion or even just a standard date night. Very cosy ambience especially if seated in the main dining section. Would suggest requesting to be in the area with the fireplace if you can. Delicious seasonal menu as well as tried and true year-round favourites, and all at very reasonable prices with great portion sizes.

Beautiful setting with picturesque views over green fields. Delicious Italian food with creative pasta dishes. The cauliflower is a must try. The friendly and helpful staff provided efficient service even with two large functions being held at the same time. Nice selection of wines to chose from.