Isabella's Restaurant Yarra Valley

Isabella's is the restaurant at Rochford Wines on the Maroondah Highway at Coldstream, a relaxed, family-friendly room serving seasonal, Mediterranean-leaning food with views over the vineyard. The dog-relevant part is the large covered outdoor area and the open lawns of the Rochford grounds, which give you somewhere to sit and eat with a dog rather than indoors.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor and alfresco areas and across the Rochford grounds, not in the main indoor dining room. The undercover outdoor seating gives some shelter from sun or light rain, and the lawn beside it is room enough for a settled dog to stretch out while you eat. Keep your dog on a lead and bring your own water bowl.

Good to know. The kitchen leans on local seasonal produce with French technique, designed to pair with Rochford wines, and there are casual pizza options too. It is set up for large groups and family events, so the space is generous, but that also means it gets busy on weekends.

Getting there. Free, ample off-street parking sits on the winery grounds at 878-880 Maroondah Hwy, with easy access from the highway between Lilydale and Healesville.

Nearby with the dogs. The Rochford lawns are good for a stroll on the same visit, and Yarra Glen a short drive on has dog-friendly cafes and parks.

Aim for a weekday or an early weekend sitting to beat the event crowds. Good for groups who want their dog along without giving up a proper lunch.

Sources

• Isabella's Restaurant Yarra Valley - Rochford Wines · rochfordwines.com.au
• Isabella's Restaurant At Rochford Wines - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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