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14/08/2026
Welcome to Al Dente Kitchen at Billanook Estate
We are OPEN and looking forward to you joining us for lunch!
Edward Road is closed due to road works. So there is currently no access to Billanook Estate through the main entrance.
If you’re coming from Maroondah Highway, please:
Turn right onto Switchback Road
Take the first left onto Meadow Fairway
Continue to the end of Meadow Fairway and enter through the Billanook Estate rear entrance gates
Follow the gravel road around to the right until you reach the Cellar Door
If you are travelling south from Coldstream West Road, you can still access Billanook Estate via Edward Road as normal.
18/07/2026
Cannoli Sunday July 19 at Al Dente Cooking, Billanook Estate 🤍
Sundays are made for cannoli! 🇮🇹✨
Join us at Al Dente Cooking at Billanook Estate and treat yourself to our delicious handmade cannoli specials:
🥯 Buy 2 Cannoli, Get the 3rd FREE!
☕ Cannoli & Coffee Combo – Just $12
Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a family day out, or simply craving something sweet, there’s no better way to spend your Sunday.
📍 Al Dente Cooking at Billanook Estate
🍰 Fresh cannoli, great coffee, beautiful estate setting
Tag your cannoli-loving friends and make it a Sunday tradition! Book now for lunch 0422280975
07/05/2026
🍝🎶 Live Music Sunday May 24 at Al Dente Kitchen – Billanook Estate 🍷✨
Settle in for a perfect Sunday afternoon of great food, great wine, and even better music.
🎤 Featuring Chris D’Alosio performing the timeless classics of the Rat Pack and other legendary swing icons — bringing the golden era of swing to life.
🍽️ Delicious dishes
🍷 Premium Billanook wines
🎶 Smooth, feel-good tunes
Gather your friends, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere.
📍 Al Dente Kitchen @ Billanook Estate
📅 Book your table now
23/04/2026
Lest We Forget. 🌺
This Anzac Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of those who have served.
To mark the occasion, Al Dente Kitchen at Billanook Estate will be offering a complimentary glass of wine with every share platter purchased. 🍷
With fantastic weather forecast, it’s the perfect day to relax on the deck, soak up the sunshine, and get lost in our magnificent views — they’ll be at their absolute best on a clear, sunny day.
Join us for good food, good wine, and a moment of reflection.
19/04/2026
Looking for something to do today!
13/04/2026
Join us for a long, lazy lunch filled with delicious Italian-inspired dishes, great wines, and unforgettable live music.
✨ Featuring Chris D’Alosio performing the timeless classics of the Rat Pack and other legendary swing icons — Sinatra, Dean Martin, and more.
🥂 Indulge in handcrafted meals
🍷 Sip on Billanook’s finest wines
🎤 Sit back and enjoy smooth swing classics
📅 Bookings essential – reserve your lunch table now!
11/04/2026
Relaxed & Inviting Woodfire pizza, shared platters, good wine and even better company 🍕🍷
Gather your friends and settle in at Al Dente Kitchen at Billonook Estate — the perfect spot to slow down, share a meal and enjoy the moment.
📍 Billonook Estate
✨ Best enjoyed together
♥️
02/04/2026
🎶 Jazz Hands at Billanook Lands! 🎶
Swing into Sunday the classy way 🍃
📅 Sunday, 19 April 2026 | 1:00 PM
📍 Billanook Estate Winery
Sip, snack, and sway to smooth live jazz,
With Al Dente dishes that seriously jazz.
Add Billanook wines (oh yes please 🍷),
And you’ve got vibes for days beneath leafy trees 🌿
✨ Free Entry — because good vibes should be!
🍽️ Book a table or pack a picnic spree:
Blanket? ✅ Chairs? ✅ Umbrella too? ✅
Lawn‑side jazz is calling you!
📞 0422 280 975 — give us a ring,
Book your table, do the jazzy thing 🎶
😄
21/03/2026
Address
280 Edward Road Chirnside Park
Melbourne, VIC
3116
To reach your destination at Edward Road, Chirnside Park in Melbourne, you have a couple of options for transportation:
**By Public Transport:**
1. **Train:** Take a train to Lilydale Station on the Lilydale Line.
2. **Bus:** From Lilydale Station, catch Bus Route 685 towards Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. Get off at the stop closest to Edward Road.
3. **Walk:** From the bus stop, it's a short walk to your destination.
**By Car:**
1. Head towards Maroondah Highway (B300) and follow signs for Chirnside Park.
2. Turn onto Edward Road from Maroondah Highway.
3. There should be parking available nearby; look for designated parking areas or street parking.
Make sure to check local traffic conditions and public transport schedules before you head out!
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
10am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 5pm |
| Friday |
10am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 5pm |
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Nestled within the picturesque Billanook Estate Winery in the Yarra Valley, Aldente Cooking and Kitchen Cafe offers a delightful culinary experience that transports you straight to Italy. With a focus on rustic home-style Italian cooking, this charming cafe serves up freshly made pasta, rich sauces, and mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas that perfectly complement the exquisite wines of the estate.
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, Aldente invites guests to indulge in its delectable offerings while soaking in the stunning vineyard views. For those looking to elevate their culinary skills, Aldente also provides engaging cooking classes where participants can learn to create a traditional Italian feast. These 'banquet style' classes are not only informative but also a fun way to bond with fellow food enthusiasts as you prepare and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal together.
Whether you're stopping by for a delicious meal or seeking an immersive cooking experience, Aldente Cooking and Kitchen Cafe promises an unforgettable taste of Italy right in the heart of Melbourne's Yarra Valley.
