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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
13/03/2026
✨ Lunch plans sorted! ✨
Join us at Al Dente Kitchen Café at Billanook Estate this weekend for delicious Italian comfort food made with love. 🇮🇹🍽️
🍝 Weekend Special:
Spaghetti Carbonara – creamy, comforting, and cooked the true Italian way.
🍩 Sweet Treat:
Zeppoli – hot, fluffy Italian doughnuts served with a honey lemon syrup. The perfect finish to your meal!
Whether you’re catching up with friends, soaking in the estate views, or just craving great food, we’ve got a table waiting for you. 🥂🌿
📍 Al Dente Kitchen Café – Billanook Estate
⏰ Serving lunch all weekend
Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️
09/03/2026
🎶 Live Jazz at Billanook Estate Winery 🎶
🎶 Featuring the Page Burney Quartet 🎶
📅 Sunday, 22nd March 2026 1.00 PM
📍 Billanook Estate Winery
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of live jazz, delicious food by Al Dente Kitchen, and fine Billanook Estate wines! 🌿🍷
🌟 Free Entry
🍽️ Reserve a table in the dining room or bring a picnic blanket, chairs, and an umbrella to enjoy the music on the lawns.
📞 Call 0422 280 975 to reserve your table today!
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.
