Isabella's Restaurant At Rochford Wines
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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3.5
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CUISINES
Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch
features
Menu
Semi-Set Menu
2 Course $65.00 / 3 Course $75.00
Buffalo Mozzarella
wrapped in vine leaves, roasted grapes, spiced walnut crumble and cumquat chutney.
Cos Salad
cucumber, olives, onion, za’atar, heirloom tomatoes, capsicum, fetta, fresh mint, radish, yuzu dressing.
Cured Salmon
cured in dill, beetroot, blood orange, horseradish.
Mediterranean Vegetable Plate
pickled zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, semi-dried tomatoes, artichoke, olives, cornichons, caperberries, tomato relish, house-made lavosh.
Pan Seared Barramundi
roasted heirloom carrot and parsnip, grilled chard, tahini labneh, pistachio dukkah.
Moroccan Spiced Chicken
butter labneh salad, tabouleh, harissa, preserved lemon.
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About
Isabella’s Restaurant aims to provide a memorable and exceptional dining experience in a unique, relaxed atmosphere. Celebrating seasonal fare and using only the best quality ingredients, the methods used by our skilled Isabella’s team combine French techniques with Mediterranean flavours, creating a sensation for the palate. Each dish is carefully created by Executive Chef Ramiz Shaikh to maximise fresh and local produce; with spices that will highlight selected ingredients, and to beautifully complement Rochford’s globally renowned and awarded wines. Celebrating simplicity yet versatility along with some modern day twists, Isabella’s menu encourages sharing meals together – with a favourite being the 16-hour oyster blade of beef – as well as plenty of delectable choices to enjoy as an individual.
CUISINES
Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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3.5
357 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
58
Poor
39
Terrible
52
Deborah P
Melbourne39 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Arrived on time for a treat by our daughter of a celebratory meal for our 30th wedding anniversary. Set menu on the day as it was a public holiday, happy to try it out. As soon as we sat down, half an hour after opening, we were advised lamb had run out, churros had run out and Gazpacho was not a cold soup but something else with tomatoes on a plate. That was the two courses we were going to have, not available and one not what we thought it would be from description on menu. We did order the lamb brisket with herb crumb for entrée which was excellent and the Chicken Maryland and the Beef Oyster Blade which were lovely meals, if not what we had hoped to have. Did not go for the dessert as our favourite was not available, even if still on menu.
Wanted to order a glass of Prosecco but was advised could only order by the bottle, if I wanted to order a bottle it was $30, and they could re-seal it for me to take home. Walked 15 meters to Cellar door to try it first to see if I liked it and found it was only $19 there but could not buy it to take into restaurant and it definitely could not be re-sealed.
My daughter ordered a glass of red which was $24 per glass and it was served in a beautiful large red wine glass, my husband and I ordered one of the other Rochford red wines and because it was a cheaper wine it was served in small wine glasses, making it look like poor man’s wine on the table (made us feel bad for ordering cheaper wine) and we were not given chance to taste it either which is a shame as it was nothing like the one our daughter was drinking. All in all, it was a pleasant lunch as we tried to laugh everything off but do feel that we were very let down in more ways than one, especially as this was a treat for us from our daughter and she had to pay 15% surcharge on top of the price, and we did not get what we wanted with not much other choice being a set menu.
I do feel that Isabella's has dropped its standards since the last time we were there and feel very disappointed. Let’s hope things can improve.
Written 21 April 2022
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Adventureswetake_euphoriasocial
Brisbane534 contributions
June 2020 • none
June 2020, we came to Rochford for lunch.
We decided to go at the last minute so accepted they one option was to be sat outside, by choice, it was nice but very cold, with limited heat.
However, we over heard a staff member say they are going to be adding more heating.
We ate from the Isabella’s Casual Dining Menu.
We found our waitress friendly and polite, but over all found the service very slow.
We waited about 20 minutes for out drinks and about 30 min for our “Charcuterie Board with Traditional Accompaniments”.
We ordered our main meal at the time, our board arrived.
The breads accompanying our entree took and additional 30 min to arrive.
The Charcuterie board was okay, it has 4 meats and some picked vegetables.
The bread was okay, but very dense.
We then waited about 45 min to an hour for our main meal to arrive.
We ordered Crispy Chips and “Margherita Verace - San Marzano Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil & Olive Oil” to share off the 400 GRADI pizza selection.
Unfortunately, this pizza was soggy and unbeatable. The chips however were nice and delicious.
These are strange times and we are all about supporting local businesses.
We had a great time together and the views were great.
The shop and wait staff were absolutely lovely.
The only disappointments for us on this visit, was the wait times and quality of food.
One other side note it was disappointing to see “return” guest being demanding and unaccommodating to staff and restrictions, especially when we over heard them say they had not booked and just rocked up.
We have scored them a 4 over 3 due to new covid pressures. Hopefully it was just a off day.
Written 7 June 2020
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RochfordY
Hello and thank you for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated.
The government restrictions, no matter how necessary, have certainly been challenging for all restaurants to try and operate to usual standards. The limit of 20 guest per venue is the frustrating as our venue can hold more than 10 times that number.
We are grateful for your understanding on this, as noted by your review unfortunately some people are not.
We are happy to receive your lovely comments on the friendliness of our staff, this is something we put a lot of pride into.
We are sorry about the slow service and feedback about some of the food you were served on the day. This has been passed on to our Executive Chef.
I sincerely hope you join us again and we get the chance to deliver the real Rochford experience, as you said, this was hopefully just a one off.
Warm Regards
The team at Rochford Wines
Written 9 June 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fly high
Colombo551 contributions
Mar 2021 • family
Beautiful day and great location to celebrate being back at the Yarra Valley, one of my favourite places in Vic.
Isabella's is spacious and able to accommodate large groups with seating indoors and under cover outside overlooking the vineyard.
The menu, although limited to the set menu due to "COVID" still had a good selection of entree and mains. Great service and fabulous wine enjoyed by all !
I'd love to be back to enjoy the Concert Lounge in this great setting.
Written 6 March 2021
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Rochford W
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! Glad to hear you had a lovely experience and we hope to welcome you back at our restaurant again soon!
Written 13 March 2021
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Kersten G
Healesville22 contributions
June 2024 • family
With drizzling rain and a temperature of 9 degrees, it was beautiful sitting in front of the cozy fireplace at Rochford Wines, feeling completely warm. The scenic view through the windows added to the delight of not feeling the cold outdoors.
Usually, I take photos of my food, but we were so engrossed in the moment—enjoying the wonderful company, a beautifully warm atmosphere, and outstanding food—that we didn't even touch our phones during our two-hour lunch.
We enjoyed a 3-course meal for $75, and all six of us savoured every bite. The value was exceptional, but even more impressive was the quality and taste of the dishes served.
The exceptional service from the wait staff rounded off what was a brilliant afternoon.
I highly recommend anyone traveling to the Yarra Valley to stop by Rochford Wines. Their winter menu, attentive staff, and spectacular ambiance make it a must-visit.
Written 30 June 2024
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Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
Thank you for this fabulous review Kersten, we look forward to welcoming you back anytime! ~Catherine
Written 7 July 2024
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dada
Bayswater9 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
We have lunched at the restaurant today (17.2.22) - 3 people. The menu was very
primitive, wines overpriced. I had barramandi which was overcooked, disintegrating
on the plate and swimming in some indescript vegetable sauce. My friens d had a scrawny chicken drumstick (Chicken Maryland) and a vegetable dish. Wines served
were lukewarm, we were not even told what wines are being served. I paid $43 for
bara and a glass of warm sauvignon blanc. Never again we will put a foot in this place.
Written 16 February 2022
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Rochford W
Hi ironic54, we have contacted the person who made the booking on the day and had a chat regarding your feedback, we do apologize that your meal was not up to your expectations on the day, we can comment the couple who made the booking did say they had a lovely experience and were happy with everything on the day.
Written 24 February 2022
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SharonW2503
Melbourne308 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
Can’t remember why we had a Red Balloon voucher, but we did and it was for lunch here. Three of us went on a Sunday and it started with a wine tasting with Taleisha (?) All good so far, she was lovely, knew what she was talking about and we bought a dozen bottles to take home. The restaurant looked OK. Renata an excellent waitress. The seats were uncomfortably hard. There was nothing special about any of the food. The bread that came with the antipasto platter was delicious, fish overcooked, dessert OK. As more people came in, the noise was unbearably excruciating! Could barely hear each other speak and were so pleased when it was over and we could leave. We have another voucher for a meal here and no idea what to do with it.
Really can’t recommend..
Written 25 February 2023
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Yiping Z
102 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We ordered the two course set meal. The main dish was beef oysterblade and pork belly. They took some time to serve but were really good.
For wine, we ordered the (classic) pinor noir. We liked it.
Written 16 September 2023
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Kathryn Dudman
Churchill101 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
Food was delicious, I had the roasted pork belly, apple sauce chutney, pea tendrils and semi dried tomatoes. Served with a beautiful glass of Rosê. Sweet, crisp, with delicate balance of bubbles to intensify your tastebuds!
Written 13 February 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon13699 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
Isabella's Restaurant at Rochford Wines features varying seasonal menus, based on fresh local produce, sourced in the region. The cuisine has a French flair, with a Mediterranean emphasis. Isabella's is suitable for family events. Your meal is best accompanied by suitable estate-produced wines. The restaurant is in the heart of the renowned Yarra Valley, seven minutes from the quaint township of Healesville, and the well-known Healesville Sanctuary.
Written 23 October 2022
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GraceEdward
Melbourne7 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We visited Isabella's for lunch and a wine tasting. The wine tasting was terrific - led by a very friendly and informative staff member. Unfortunately, the lunch experience was awful. There were several issues with poor service, due to the extremely young and nervous staff: Our dessert was brought out before our main had been served. We asked to order a wine from our waiter and he told us he wasn't old enough to take alcohol orders! It was very difficult to get the attention of staff to have our plates cleared and next course presented. Lunch ended up taking 2.5 hours when there was hardly anyone else in the restaurant and about 8 staff standing around. The food itself was also disappointing. A cheese souffle that was so rich it made me feel ill and chicken that was slimy, cold and basically inedible. What a disappointing experience.
Written 28 February 2020
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RochfordY
Sorry to see it looks like your experience wasn't quite up to scratch when you dined with us.I have passed your comments onto our Restaurant Manager and Head Chef. We really value our customers' feedback and always welcome the opportunity to make improvements.
Jenna at Rochford Wines
Written 18 May 2020
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ProfGranite
Melbourne30 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
Went for lunch on Boxing Day. The wait staff had good intentions but were very inefficient. Starter tasting platter was basically a meagre selection of cold cuts and pickles from Aldi. Mains took well over an hour and were lacklustre. The “free” wine tasting afterwards was a complete fiasco. Probably the rudest dude in the Yarra Valley. We walked out at that stage. Please do not go to this place! There are so many great places nearby.
Written 8 January 2020
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Rochford W
Sorry to see it looks like your experience wasn't quite up to scratch when you dined with us. I have passed this onto our Head Chef, Restaurant Manager and Cellar Door Manager. We really value our customers' feedback and always welcome the opportunity to make improvements!
Jenna at Rochford Wines
Written 14 January 2020
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cecdibar
Melbourne174 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
We visited Isabella’s today and were delighted with our experience. Wonderful, attentive service, delicious food with many gluten free options including bread which was great. My husband had the pork belly and I had the lamb and it was all delicious. Highly recommend
Written 2 January 2021
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Randall K
Canberra1216 contributions
July 2022 • none
Very impressive decor and setting. Our friends had made the booking for our meal and there was some confusion among staff regarding our booking, but it was eventually sorted. Our meals generally were good, some better than others. Mine was certainly delicious and I was happy enough. There looks to be so much potential with this restaurant, and maybe we visited on a day that was not their best.
Written 6 August 2022
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Constance L
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • friends
Great service from one of friendly staff called Patrick . He looked after our table very well. I like the taste of Yarra Valley Rose wine 2023. I don’t expect to have a good coffee there. However, I can rate 5/5 for coffee. The food is not bad and a big serve with reasonable price. Really enjoy the lunch there .
Written 10 January 2025
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Glenda C
1 contribution
July 2023 • couples
My husband and I had lunch there today, customer service was excellent food was fantastic atmosphere was wonderful,sitting near the open fireplace..
Written 17 July 2023
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