PIALLIGO ESTATE FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT

18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo thepialligoestate.com.au Pialligo Estate’s Farmhouse Restaurant is a fine-diner but only as far as ace food and swift service go. When it comes to the vibe, the establishment takes a cue from the trattorias of Italy. Lively chatter fills the dining room, which features a pitched roof, timber beams, stone walls and an open fire blazing in the corner. The kitchen has won close to 100 local and international awards for its charcuterie, which includes wood-grilled chorizo and spicy pork tasso. But do leave room for the share-style main courses, too, such as the honey-glazed lamb ribs or the creamy seafood fettuccine beautifully seasoned and spiked with chilli flakes.