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Bella Restaurant
Ph: (03) 9760 3355; The Sebel Lodge Yarra Valley, Heritage Ave, CHIRNSIDE PARK 3116
Contemporary, $$
Open 7 days 6.30-10.30am, 12.30-2.30pm, 6.30pm-late; Licensed; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Private room
Mietta's Review
It's hardly surprising that Bella feels rather 'hotel' as that's what it is. How else could one sustain the expense of a 'correct' establishment on the outer reaches of Melbourne's suburban sprawl. Well credentialed chef, Marc Brown produces good quality food with a European palate. Service is good and prices are at the upper end of medium.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2008 "With its ambitious menu and urban design, you could almost forget you were in a golfing hotel"
The Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 14/20 "Adventurous Bella offers a four-course share menu, and a challenging 'seven-course food experience', gently hinting that three courses are for sissies. There's a strong emphasis on high-quality produce and the kitchen works each ingredient to its best advantage."
The Age Good Food Guide 2005 score 13/20 "New chef Marc Brown comes with an impressive record in London restaurants and, more recently, at Canberra's Axis. He's having plenty of fun with Yarra Valley produce at Bella, turning out honest full-flavoured food without too much fanfare"
The Age, Sunday Life, 16/11/03, Sunday Life,'You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy Bella, a smart restaurant within a boutique hotel within a golf course.But breakfast dishes such as vanilla French toast with strawberries and mascarpone are bound to improve your swing.'
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