Varias Restaurant — Restaurant in Stanthorpe

We enjoyed the most delicious lunch at Varias – an experience that was both refined and satisfying.

My husband had the tasting plate (Medley of mains) was beautifully presented, each element thoughtfully balanced with texture and flavour. From the crisp, golden sesame-crumbed piece with creamy dressing to the vibrant pickled vegetables and perfectly cooked meats, every bite was a delight. The combinations on the plate felt creative yet harmonious – a real showcase of seasonal produce.

My lunch was equally impressive: a rich, flavoursome seafood stew with tender fish, balanced by the freshness of fennel and herbs, served with rustic grilled sourdough. Comforting yet elegant, it was exactly the kind of dish you want to linger over.

Service was warm and attentive, and the wine pairings were spot-on, enhancing each course without overwhelming the food.

The poached pear desert was equally outstanding! Amazing

Overall, Varias delivers a truly memorable dining experience – sophisticated without being pretentious, and absolutely worth...

3 years ago I posted the review at the bottom of this page. I wholeheartedly recommended this restaurant to my family and friends and returned with high expectations. Unfortunately the prices have increased twofold, the wait times have doubled and the value for money has decreased to the point where I was embarrassed and heartbroken to have recommended such an establishment. Such a disappointment and very upsetting that a once fine example of high quality dining has reduced itself to a single star review.

(2015 review) Amazing food, fantastic service and great value for money. This training college has a huge amount going for it and looks, feels and produces food that is easily some of the best in the region. Paired with the fact that the students produce their own wines, this Restaurant provided us with an experience that we will be...

What a find… Stanthorpe and the surrounding areas in the off season (early January) is an interesting place to find a good place to eat. Websites say places are open when they aren’t and others haven’t been updated in years.

It was a relief therefore to find somewhere that was actually open for a birthday lunch and actually offered a menu you could peruse rather than a set menu or platters.

The staff were lovely and attentive and more than happy to modify dishes to accommodate one of our party that is Pescatarian. The food was outstanding - hats off to the chef and team.

The drinks were also very competitively priced, $11 for a 500ml can of local beer (old quart pot) and generous glass of onsite wines from $8.

If you are in the Granite Belt and looking for a really delicious and filling lunch / dinner give Varias a...