Avani Wines — Restaurant in Melbourne

We had a truly memorable experience at this winery — not only for the wines and stunning setting, but for the food that exceeded every expectation. The chefs paid remarkable attention to crafting a full-course menu that was completely dairy-free, including dessert, without ever feeling like a compromise. What made it even more special was the use of fresh Indian ingredients, elevating the dining experience to something unique in Melbourne. This is the only winery we’ve found that so beautifully embraces Indian cuisine, showing there is so much more to discover than just butter chicken. Each dish was authentic, refined, and bursting with flavor, offering a genuine taste of India in a winery setting. It’s a must-visit for both tourists and locals who want to explore what real Indian food can be, paired with exceptional wines and...

The wine, food and ambience at Avani is amazing! I have visited many times and recently came down again with a group for the summer pop up - we were treated to a relaxing lunch with a beautiful vineyard view. We particularly loved the Skin Contact Pinot Gris and Rose de Saignee - and also took home a bottle of the biodynamic Syrah.

The contemporary Indian menu with Australian native ingredients and local produce was also delicious (catering to our dietary requirements) with the asparagus and onion uttapam and strawberry gum and vanilla kulfi being the highlights. Will definitely...

This place was recommended to us by a wine merchant friend. A family-run winery -it recently opened a restaurant on its premises - it pairs south Asian/ Indian food with wines. We went with a group of friends. The booking was smooth and the staff knowledgeable about the food and wines. The food was full of flavours and went beautifully with the wines. Our favourites were the Syrah, the orange skin contact and the Chardonnay. We were told the matriarch of the family is the winemaker. A must-visit for good wines and if you want to support family-run wineries and...