Woodcutters Restaurant — Restaurant in Western Australia

Woodcutters restaurant in the heart Swan Valley at Nikola Estate winery is set in absolutely stunning grounds, a combination of vineyard and parkland with huge windows to enjoy the views while dining. The warm, rustic ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience, with charming decor and lighting. The menu is an amazing blend of comfort food and gourmet cuisine. We started with their wood-fired fermented flatbread and smoked ricotta, which was topped with vinegared tomatoes – an amazing combination of flavours. The entrée scallop dish is an exquisite masterpiece. The scallops were seared to perfection, with a beautiful golden crust on the outside and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture on the inside. The pairing with chestnut mushrooms added an earthy richness that complemented the delicate sweetness of the scallops. The quince vinegar brought a subtle tanginess that cut through the richness, creating a harmonious balance of flavours. The chenin blanc sauce was the star of the show, with its velvety smoothness enhancing every bite - a testament to the chef's skill and creativity. The confit duck was nothing short of spectacular, incredibly tender, succulent, flavourful meat with a crispy exterior. The inclusion of persimmon provided a sweetness that paired beautifully with the savory duck. The grilled cabbage – slightly charred, added a smokiness and a slight crunch that contrasted perfectly with the tender meat. Golden raisins were the perfect finishing touch, adding bursts of sweetness to the savory and smoky flavours. The presentation was as impressive as the taste, with each component thoughtfully arranged to create a visually stunning plate. This and the other fellow diner dishes on the table are a true testament to the chef's artistry and attention to detail. Would give it another 5...

Sad to say I am extremely disappointed with Woodcutters Restaurant . We booked a table for 12 to celebrate my 60th birthday on 1st June 2024. I chose Woodcutters as my husband and I had dined here before and enjoyed great food ambience and service. However, on 23/5 my husband received a voicemail from the restaurant advising they were unable to honour our booking due to a private function on the same date and there had been a problem with their system and the date had not been blocked out! We had booked the table back in April and I’m struggling to understand why this glitch in their system had not been picked up sooner? My husband called back and was told this was an oversight and they were sorry, but they could not honour our booking of 12 people for my birthday celebration! No other option was offered. My husband asked to speak with the manager, who was unavailable, but would call us back. She did call the following day and just reiterated they could not honour our booking. She apologised and offered a bottle of wine for the inconvenience! I apologise for this long review, but I really feel let down that this restaurant has given such short notice in dishonouring our booking and literally shirked accountability by blaming their booking system! They have shown zero empathy towards myself and my birthday guests. I thought an establishment such as this would show a greater level...

A beautiful setting, but training of the staff is definitely needed here. I ordered the starter which didn't mention Octopus until the Waiter explained it was in the ingredients. I explained I didn't like Octopus and could it be left out and so he went off to check. He came back and told me they couldn't do the Starter without it, so I assumed it must have been some sort of pre mixed cocktail. However when a Friend had hers served it was two small pieces perched on the edge of the Plate. After just ordering bread as I don't eat Meat, I was quite cheesed off and when bringing it up to the Waiter he said 'we are really short staffed in the Kitchen today' and so I did point out that because they were short staffed it would be less work as they wouldn't have had to place the Octopus on the plate!! It was a very poor thought through excuse and the reply to my statement was 'well you know how these Chefs are'!! Absolutely terrible response and Nikola I think you need better customer service training for...