Shadowfax Winery

Name: Shadowfax Winery
Address: K Rd, Werribee, AU-VIC, 3030, AU
Telephone: (03) 9731 4420
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (45)

$41 to $100

Winery

K Rd, Werribee, AU-VIC 3030

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Shadowfax Winery

4.6

$41 to $100

Winery

Werribee

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for groups

At Shadowfax, the artistry of winemaking and the joy of Mediterranean dining are entwined. We showcase the finest local ingredients, many sourced from our kitchen garden, to create dishes that celebrate and complement our range of award-winning wines.

Your journey begins at our Cellar Door. Settle in for a guided tasting of our current releases, from elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Macedon Ranges to our unique Minnow blends from our estate vineyard in Werribee. It is the perfect prelude or finale to your meal, allowing you to discover the stories behind each bottle.

In the restaurant, savour our signature wood-fired pizzas, house-made gnocchi, rich flavours of our slow-cooked lamb and famous tiramisu. From the relaxed vibe of our outdoor terrace and live music on weekends, to intimate gatherings in our rustic Barrel Hall, we create unforgettable moments. Join us for a glass of wine or a shared meal with friends and enjoy our warm hospitality and friendly service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Winery, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Cellar Door Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00 Restaurant Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00 Fri 17:45–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:45–16:00
Contact
(03) 9731 4420
Website
https://www.shadowfax.com.au/restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Darcy

Location
K Rd, Werribee, AU-VIC 3030
Area
Werribee
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Standard Booking
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Incorporating an array of fresh vegetables and herbs from our established Kitchen Garden, the new winter menu celebrates the season's finest produce and showcases all of our original classics. Our philosophy in the restaurant is the same as in our winery – to showcase the finest quality regional ingredients.
Feed Me Menu
$0.00 - $85.00 per person
Prepaid
2 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
4 course chef's sharing menu 80pp | Optional Matched wine 55pp SAMPLE MENU (Subject to change) ----------------------- 1ST COURSE Mussel escabeche / onion ash / semi sun-dried tomato sofrito / salt & vinegar chips / wood-fired garlic flatbread - 2025 Pinot Gris, Macedon Ranges 2ND COURSE Hand-made pan-fried gnocchi / swiss brown mushrooms / chestnut cream / pickled shimeji / toasted hazelnuts / crispy sage - 2023 Midhill Chardonnay, Macedon Ranges 3RD COURSE Braised beef cheek / white bean & roasted garlic purée / port jus / horseradish pangrattato - 2023 Minnow Carignan Grenache Mataro, Werribee SIDES - Roasted dutch carrots / cumin yoghurt / garden herbs / pistachio crumb - French fries / aioll 4TH COURSE Caramelized apple tarte tatin / vanilla bean ice cream - 2022 Sparkling Shiraz, Pyrenees ----------------------- IMPORTANT - The experience and any add-ons are prepaid at the time of booking. - The whole table will need to participate in the same menu. - Children under 15 can choose from a limited a la carte menu (paid on the day)

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Crumbed green olives$14.00
pork & fennel stuffing / emerald aioli
Fried Tomatoss Farms cauliflower$22.00
honey glaze / garlic & chilli butter
Whipped chicken liver parfait$24.00
red onion & quince marmalade / lemon thyme butter / toasted brioche
Wood roasted pumpkin$25.00
agrodolce / stracciatella / sage / toasted pepita
Mussel escabeche$28.00
onion ash / semi sun-dried tomato sofrito / salt & vinegar crisps
Calamari fritti$30.00
lemon / aioli
Buffalo mozzarella DOP$45.00
prosciutto di parma / wagyu salami / pickled cauliflower & olives / wood-fired garlic & parmesan flatbread
Crudo$34.00
Ocean trout crudo / pickled rhubarb / beetroot / dill oil / horseradish crème fraîche / radish

Mains

Classi per persona individuale

Hand made pan-fried gnocchi$39.00
basil pesto / whipped stracciatella / toasted pistachio / chilli oil / preserved lemon
Linguine$49.00
skull island prawns / nduja / garlic / white wine / tomato / mascarpone / lemon / pangrattato
Fish$48.00
Swordfish cotoletta / smoked celeriac rémoulade / sauce gribiche / charred lemon
Spring Lamb$48.00
lamb leg / zucchini purée / grilled asparagus / golden raisins / roasted macadamias / rosemary jus
Steak$58.00
250g MS4+ wagyu rump cap / artichoke purée / charred broccolini / confit shallot / black garlic / sauce bordelaise

Sides

French fries$14.00
aioli
Polenta chips$16.00
smoked tomato jam
Fragapane Farms baby gem lettuce$16.00
gem lettuce / pickled cucumber / radish / chives / parmesan / green goddess / sourdough pangrattato
Zucchini$16.00
Grilled baby zucchini / whipped ricotta / mint / lemon zest / toasted pistachios

Sweets

Shadowfax's famous tiramisu$16.00
coffee anglaise
Sponge$17.00
Olive oil sponge / macerated strawberries / elderflower jelly / whipped mascarpone / pistachio crumble / basil
Tart$17.00
Chocolate tart / salted caramel ice-cream
Affogato$20.00
house churned vanilla bean ice-cream / Hallyers Rd 12yo Tasmanian whisky cream Liqueur / espresso / crostoli

Cheese

All served with house made spelt fruit paste / fig bread / seasonal fruit / lavosh
St Andrews Cheddar, St Andrews Scotland
Nimbin Valley Dairy Truffled Triple Cream Brie, Nimbin NSW
Sts Farms Ash Brie, Adelaide Hills SA
Barossa Valley Cheese Co 'Wheels' Wash Rind, Barossa Valley SA
Fourme D'Ambert Morvan Blue, Auvergne France
$19 (1 piece) / $54 (3 pieces) 50g per piece

Feed Me Menu

Feed Me sharing menu$90.00
Chef's sharing menu$55.00
1st crudo
Ocean trout crudo / pickled rhubarb / beetroot / dill oil / horseradish crème fraîche / radish
2nd Hand made pan-fried gnocchi
basil pesto / whipped stracciatella / toasted pistachio / chilli oil / preserved lemon
3rd Spring lamb
Spring lamb leg / zucchini purée / grilled asparagus / golden raisins / roasted macadamias / rosemary jus
4th French Fries
Grilled baby zucchini / whipped ricotta / mint / lemon zest / toasted pistachios
4th Tart
Chocolate tart / salted caramel ice-cream

Wood Fired Pizza

GARLIC$18.00
Confit garlic / parmesan / sea salt / rosemary / parsley
MARGHERITA$28.00
Tomato sugo / fior di latte / parmesan / basil
GAMBERO$34.00
roasted prawns / smoked garlic, shallot & chilli paste / scamorza / bottarga
PROSCIUTTO$36.00
Tomato sugo / fior di latte / DOP buffalo mozzarella / prosciutto / garden rocket / Parmigiano Reggiano
SALSCICCIA$30.00
confit garlic / pork sausage / roasted cauliflower / vine ripened tomatoes / pecorino pepato
Cavolo$29.00
confit garlic / charred Werribee South cabbage / asiago / scamorza
Funghi$28.00
foraged pine mushrooms / asiago / scamorza / chives / porcini dust
SALAMI$30.00
Sopressa salami / tomato sugo / taleggio / scamorza / oregano

Extras

Fresh DOP Buffalo mozzarella$7.00
Prosciutto di parma$7.00
Liguria olives$3.00
Garden Base$4.00
Felino Salami$3.00
Anchovies$4.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Shadowfax Winery.

4.6

(45)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shadowfax Winery offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with "delicious food and wine." The staff are often "attentive and friendly," contributing to a "memorable dining experience." While some guests note inconsistencies in service and noise levels, the venue is praised for its "high-quality food" and "great wine tasting."

45 Reviews

D
Denise
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious but short of veg unless you paid extra
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Louise
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was extremely noisy inside the venue. We were seated in a corner with a low roof, next to the bar, that seemed to amplify the noise making it very difficult for our table to even talk to each other. The food was nice, however wait staff took a plate of food away before my aunt had even finished it. And there was a significant amount left. Lots of different wait staff serving our table. Felt less like formal dining, more casual eating experience, which is not what I was expecting. was a bit awkward. Overall the food was delicious. So it wouldn’t necessarily deter me from coming back. Just disappointed as the ambience was not what I would expect from a nice winery. Seemed more like a casual eatery.
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Sonia
Victoria1 review
3.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great however the menu was not the same to your menu on your website. It would be good to have more main dishes on the menu
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Lisa
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our 3rd time here. We booked a table a couple of weeks in advance for a belated birthday celebration with a friend, but unfortunately, the experience was underwhelming and disappointing. Upon arrival, we were seated near the entrance, in a busy area with staff constantly passing by. When we politely asked to move to a quieter table, they just said "No" and told another table had been specifically requested by guests who weren't arriving for another hour. Interestingly, the online booking process offered no option to request a particular table, so it's unclear how some guests were able to arrange this. The service was equally disappointing. Despite mentioning the birthday celebration in our booking, it was never acknowledged. Why ask about special occasions during the booking process if they're going to be completely ignored? The staff came across as rude and unwelcoming. Nobody explained the menu or dishes, and when we asked about non-alcoholic drinks, we were simply told to order any coffee we liked. No mention of tea or other options, and no effort to help. The food was good, but unfortunately, that wasn't enough to make up for the poor service and lack of hospitality. We left feeling unwelcome and disappointed, particularly given that this was meant to be a special occasion. Not somewhere I'd want to return to or recommend.
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Doug
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
on such a busy day the staff were superb , however i have had steak twice i have been to Shadowfax and they have been cooked to my specifications but have been chewy , however all other dishes we ordered were beautiful. i certainly would nt let the steak turn us away, i just wouldn't order steak again
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Jenny
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable lunch with attentive friendly staff. 1st visit and it was fabulous
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Samantha
Sydney5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Marco for wine tasting was amazing - engaging, informative and generous with his time , and the wine amazing wines ! Lucy on the floor as our server was a delight .. friendly, quick and charming telling us all about the venue and background - a credit to the venue 👍
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Kirti
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My all time favorite place! We love to come here all the time!
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Catherine
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as was the wine. Beautiful atmosphere. Thank you
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Teresa
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful experience, staff were very friendly and obliging. Food was delicious. Great atmosphere. AAA+
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Winery, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Cellar Door Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00 Restaurant Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00 Fri 17:45–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:45–16:00
Contact
(03) 9731 4420
Website
https://www.shadowfax.com.au/restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Darcy

Location
K Rd, Werribee, AU-VIC 3030
Area
Werribee
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a favourite, guests particularly enjoy Sunday lunches with live jazz and a relaxed vineyard atmosphere.

Yes, the grounds and outdoor seating work well for families: guests describe picnic-style seating, movable picnic tables, heaters and blankets, and staff accommodating children.

Yes, vegetarian diners are well catered for: guests praise the vegetarian offerings and the menu includes dishes such as Wood roasted pumpkin and hand-made pan-fried gnocchi.

The Feed Me sharing menu is generous, guests repeatedly describe the Feed Me/set menu as plentiful and well suited to sharing for groups.

Yes, Shadowfax is well suited to a special evening, thanks to its intimate Barrel Hall, wine tastings and thoughtful pairings, weekend live music and frequent use for special occasions.

Weekends are a great choice, Shadowfax runs live music on weekends, and many guests specifically recommend Sunday (lunchtime) when a jazz band plays, making for a relaxed wine-and-lunch visit.

Yes, Shadowfax offers guided tastings at the Cellar Door of their current releases, and the restaurant features a chef-led "Feed Me" sharing menu on the current Autumn menu.

Yes, Shadowfax is a working winery with a curated wine offering: the Cellar Door runs guided tastings and guests commonly enjoy wine flights and bottles alongside their meal, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Macedon Ranges and estate blends.

Shadowfax fills up for lively visits, guests report the venue being "buzzing" on arrival and sunny Sundays with live music often have tables fully booked; Saturday afternoons can be easier, with walk-ins finding plenty of space at the bar.

The house-made gnocchi is a clear standout, it's listed on the menu as a signature pan-fried gnocchi and multiple guests praise it as a favourite.

Shadowfax feels like a relaxed, welcoming winery, vineyard grounds, an outdoor terrace with live weekend music, and an intimate rustic Barrel Hall combine with warm, attentive staff to create a pleasant, relaxed vibe.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire works well, and many guests dress up a little for birthdays, weddings and special occasions held at the winery.

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Shadowfax Winery

4.6

$41 to $100

Winery

Werribee

Make a booking

2 people

9 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Shadowfax Winery

Make a booking

Shadowfax Winery

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Standard Booking

Feed Me Menu

Entree

Crumbed green olives$14.00

Fried Tomatoss Farms cauliflower$22.00

Whipped chicken liver parfait$24.00

Wood roasted pumpkin$25.00

Mussel escabeche$28.00

Calamari fritti$30.00

Buffalo mozzarella DOP$45.00

Crudo$34.00

Mains

Hand made pan-fried gnocchi$39.00

Linguine$49.00

Fish$48.00

Spring Lamb$48.00

Steak$58.00

Sides

French fries$14.00

Polenta chips$16.00

Fragapane Farms baby gem lettuce$16.00

Zucchini$16.00

Sweets

Shadowfax's famous tiramisu$16.00

Sponge$17.00

Tart$17.00

Affogato$20.00

Cheese

All served with house made spelt fruit paste / fig bread / seasonal fruit / lavosh

St Andrews Cheddar, St Andrews Scotland

Nimbin Valley Dairy Truffled Triple Cream Brie, Nimbin NSW

Sts Farms Ash Brie, Adelaide Hills SA

Barossa Valley Cheese Co 'Wheels' Wash Rind, Barossa Valley SA

Fourme D'Ambert Morvan Blue, Auvergne France

$19 (1 piece) / $54 (3 pieces) 50g per piece

Feed Me Menu

Feed Me sharing menu$90.00

Chef's sharing menu$55.00

1st crudo

2nd Hand made pan-fried gnocchi

3rd Spring lamb

4th French Fries

4th Tart

Wood Fired Pizza

GARLIC$18.00

MARGHERITA$28.00

GAMBERO$34.00

PROSCIUTTO$36.00

SALSCICCIA$30.00

Cavolo$29.00

Funghi$28.00

SALAMI$30.00

Extras

Fresh DOP Buffalo mozzarella$7.00

Prosciutto di parma$7.00

Liguria olives$3.00

Garden Base$4.00

Felino Salami$3.00

Anchovies$4.00

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