Tedesca

We love this little space so much, we don't even know where to start! The food is to die for and the open kitchen feels so warm and inviting, it’s like dining at a friend’s house in the Italian countryside. The menu is always changing depending on what local produce is available in the area, even the playlist at the restaurant was beautiful when we had lunch there for my birthday, and really set the tone for the space. The care and attention to detail in absolutely everything Brigitte, James and the team do, is second to none. This place is an absolute gem. As wedding photographers, we often talk about what we would do if we were to have our wedding all over again and it would definitely be at Tedesca with our nearest and dearest with the ceremony and photos out on the grounds overlooking the incredible scenery and then enjoy a long lunch of the best food and wine on the Peninsula. It really is such a special place and there is truly nothing like it, or that even almost compares!

From start to finish the experience was excellent. This is humble, rustic Italian cuisine amongst the beauty of Red Hill. A really special moment were the zeppole at the start, as they were a childhood favourite from my nonnas kitchen. The hapuka was definitely my favourite dish and the starters were a wonderful selection. My partner has allergies and he was well catered for. Service was excellent, albeit a little slow but you’re supposed to sit and enjoy a long lunch. Don’t come if you’re expecting a quick meal, as you need the time to take it all in.

Wonderful location, great food, outstanding service. Made our special day even more special.

We had a fabulous lunch here today. The food was amazing with plenty of dishes and staff were super friendly. It is one of those places where you feel like you are having 5 star meals but in a homely environment. Highly recommended!

Staff were nice and overall experience was pleasant, but not at the level competing restaurants in the area offer. Lunch went for nearly 4 hours, with breaks between courses of 30+ minutes. Very little communication from staff between courses. We had to ask for our food as we had to leave at 4pm (we started at 12.20pm).Once we asked if we could get our food and also commented about the last course, the service almost shut down. Not great thought put in for special dietary requests. Food went from exceptional to average over the nearly 4 hours. I would describe the food as homely, with great fresh ingredients, but not trail blazing the food industry.

Compared to the other reviews I am sorry we went. The initial service was very poor. Only 2 out of the 5 of us got drinks for 15 or more minutes. The food is good but for $155 per head it is way over priced. It is good Italian country restaurant cooking and had very nice but ‘normal’ plates made from chicken and other less glamorous meats and vegetables. Having just experienced a wonderful Vietnamese meal in Port Melbourne for $55 per head in comparison the price difference to Tedesca is just not reasonable. You will not be able to find a more expensive Italian restaurant in Melbourne and unfortunately (or fortunately) you can get the same quality of food in literally a thousand different Italian restaurants around the greater Melbourne area.

One of the best dining experience that I have ever had!

Food was excellent and the restaurant itself was beautiful however the service was a significant let down. Wait staff were rude and elitist and left my mum and I feeling ignored and not welcomed. Such a shame especially given the price tag

A gastronomic delight. Every course a winner! Great service. A delightful 4 hr sojourn along many delicious courses.

Great place for lunch, amazing food, warm atmosphere, friendly service.