Cognoscenti Food & Wine

Name: Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Address: 1628A Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, AU-VIC, Australia, 3160
Telephone: (03) 8203 8490
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8

289 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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Cognoscenti is a cosy neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, 50 minutes from the CBD.

Dine with us and be treated to exquisite food and intimate service, while exploring our carefully curated selection of local and international wines. We are passionate about cooking with local, seasonal produce in our wood-fired oven; celebrating the simplicity of each ingredient.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Modern European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 8203 8490
Website
https://www.cognoscentifoodandwine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Cerquiglini

Location
1628A Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, AU-VIC 3160
Neighborhood
Belgrave
Cross street
Cognoscenti Food & Wine is located on Burwood Highway next to Cameo Cin
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
There are two carparks located on either side of the restaurant. Alternatively, there is a carpark behind Woolworths, across Burwood Highway.<br />Belgrave train station is only a few minutes away from Cognoscenti.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Chef's Menu
A$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We can accomodate larger groups up to 12 guests. Our Chef’s Menu is required for all group 7+ guests. The menu offers a selection of entrées, main, sides and dessert for the table to share. Please advise of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking. Menu Sample: Wood-fired house made focaccia, Mt. Zero olive oil Mt. Zero olives marinated with lemon, chili, garlic, rosemary Sweet corn & cheddar croquette, confit garlic aioli Shaved wagyu beef pastrami, horseradish cream, spiced walnuts Smoked tomato risotto, dill & crispy capers Slow cooked lamb shoulder Mixed leaves salad, baby radish, mustard & shallot vinaigrette Crispy potato chips, vinegar salt, garlic aioli Wood-fired Basque cheesecake, roasted strawberries
Sunday Roast
A$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Some of our fondest memories are long Sunday lunches, spent at the table with family, friends, and flowing wine. Every Sunday we are offering a set menu for lunch at $60 per person, featuring a weekly rotating roast with accompanying sides, entrées and desserts. Our Sunday Roast Menu is required for all group 7+ guests. Visit our website to check out our rotating menus. Please advise of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Mother's Day 2023
A$85.00 per person
May 14, 2023 only
Menu Coming Soon ...

Wood-Fired Flat Bread, Whipped Ricotta, Everything Bagel SeasoningA$8.00
Mt. Zero Olives Marinated with Lemon, Chili, RosemaryA$9.00
Sweet Corn & Cheddar Croquettes, Confit Garlic Aioli (x3)A$15.00
Duck Liver Parfait, Toasted Cornbread, Cherry Chutney (x2)A$14.00
Freshly Shucked Oyster, Finger Lime Vinaigrette, Fermented Hot Sauce
- eaA$6.00
Westholme 9+ Wagyu Skewer, Salsa Verde, Pickled Shallots
- eaA$11.00

Entrees

Miso Glazed Eggplant & King Brown Mushroom, Chickpea Blini, Sesame Crema, Almond DukkhaA$23.00
Vitello Tonnato: Rare Seared Wagyu Beef, Tuna Mayo, Crispy Cavolo Nero, CaperberriesA$22.00
Wood-Fired Leeks, Black Truffle Crema, Comte Cheese, Hazelnuts & HerbsA$19.00
Grilled Baby Squid, Almond Tarator, Green Olive Salsa, Chorizo Oil, Rocket LeavesA$26.00
Heirloom Golden Beetroot Carpaccio, Goats Curd, Nectarine, Spiced Walnut, Rosemary OilA$18.00

Mains

Creamy Prawn Risotto, Lime, Peas, Smoked Butter, DillA$32.00
Twice Baked Goat's Cheese Soufflé, Parmesan CreamA$24.00
allow 15 minutes
Crispy Skin Humpty Doo Barramundi, Fregola, Zucchini, Clams, Vadouvan Beurre BlancA$42.00
Rolled Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Apple Soubise, Pickled Shimeji Salad, Smoked Pork JusA$39.00
Yuzu Miso Glazed Pumpkin, Mixed Grains, Smoked Hummus, Pepita Salsa VerdeA$28.00
Margra Lamb Rump, Pressed Potato, Spinach, Charred Spring Onion, Green Peppercorn JusA$43.00

Sides

Blistered Broccoli, Preserved Lemon & Garlic Dressing, Crispy ShallotsA$12.00
Grumble Goose Farm Mix Leaf Salad, Baby Radish, Mustard & Shallot VinaigretteA$12.00
BBQ Carrots, Whipped Ricotta, Burnt Honey, SaltbushA$12.00
Crispy Potato Chips, Vinegar Salt, Confit Garlic AioliA$12.00

Desserts

Wood-Fired Basque Cheesecake, Roasted Stone FruitsA$15.00
Chocolate Crémeux, Fresh Figs, Brown Sugar Marzipan Cake, Hazelnuts & Hibiscus SyrupA$16.00
Passionfruit & Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Roasted BlackberriesA$12.00
Warm Madeleines, Lemon Curd (x4)A$10.00

Cheeses

50g each. One $15 | Two $28

Berry's Creek Riverine Blue Cheese, Wolf Peach Honey
Creamy blue, Buffalo milk, Gippsland, Vic
L'amuse Brabander, Spiced Apricot
Semi hard, Goat's milk, Netherlands

What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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RobH
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always great food and great service here. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 Outstanding food Outstanding service Thank you!
D
Dorothy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most awesome food in the Dandenong Ranges!!! Be back soon!
SW
SironaW
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far one of the best food and wine places! I enjoyed my birthday dinner here and couldn't fault anything it was amazing. Every dish we'll thought out and superb. It was all delicious. The wine options were perfect and my partner and I left already looking the wines up so we could purchase them to have at home. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. All in all we cannot wait to go back and have already told people that they must go here.
BR
BridgetR
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service and food excellent, we have been before and it is consistently excellent. Our only gripe was a table of noisy women but that’s not something that’s your problem. We will be back.
GM
GlennM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
young inexperienced staff unfortunately made the experience lesser than it should of been for a higher end restaurant. wine service was good but staffing in general was poor. We felt rushed and could not relax to enjoy the experience. Cleaning cutlery behind us was annoying also. give it a miss.
RL
RebeccaL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding. My second time here and just as good as the first. We had the Sunday roast and it was such great value for the quantity and quality of the food. 100% recommend.
CP
CazP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed the sunday roast & found it to be delicous. The serves were huge & we had a splendid lunch outing.
N
Nogooddesserts
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When we arrived we got greeted straight away which is always a good sign. The food was outstanding, so taste & generous with the portions. The service was on point, nice and friendly staff. We will be back for sure.
L
Lelle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service, good food - desert was a touch too sweet for us. Would definitely try a roast again.
SP
SadnaP
Yorkshire
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place, amazing food and staff, ambience is wonderful,a must for sure. The sides are so yummy,I could just have them for dinner
AC
AshC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a risotto that was nothing short of outstanding! Can most definitely recommend!
SB
SusyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely blown away with everything about this restaurant! looking forward to returning soon. The food was spectacular! I have no words for how good that focaccia was. We went for a work outing the service was outstanding. Thank-you for a beautiful evening.
SG
SueG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A diamond in Belgrave, great service and food. Will definitely be back
SD
StephanieD
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner here to celebrate our son’s 2nd birthday. Everything about the experience was exceptional! From the initial greeting to when we left we were looked after. The food was amazing. Pate and croquettes for starters than the pork belly, barramundi and vegetable sides. Portion sizes were great. No room for dessert unfortunately. The staff even gave our son a little birthday dessert with happy birthday written on the plate in chocolate. So thoughtful! Will defo be back. Highly recommend.
SC
SueC
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fabulous find. We booked for the Sunday roast. Wow we could not fault anything. Great service, food and ambience. Looking forward to returning in the near future/
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Tanya
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you, the food and service was wonderful. My guest from France was very pleased with the duck liver and souffle.
FJ
FeeJ
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would highly recommend, the staff was fantastic and the food was sensational! Best steak we’ve had.
AB
AngelaB
Sunshine Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all enjoyed the beautiful tasty food. And the service was amazing. Cosy too. My only criticism is that the tasty prawn risotto only had little bits of prawn scattered throughout.
JD
JackieD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I mean wow! The best food and service we have had in such a long time. We are tired of paying a premium for food that is not. But Cognoscenti is one of those places you walk away from and proceed to tell your friends and family about in the best possible way. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Valentine’s Day degustation with wine
DP
DanielleP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, each course even more sublime. Stamford were friendly, without being in any way intrusive. A wonderful evening.
DB
DavidB
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious as always. Great set menu, mushrooms were awesome should be a permanent starter. And the wine was great.
EC
ErinC
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never fails to impress! Love it here. Service and food impeccable :)
AY
AndrewY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The ambience was good, the service was great and the food was amazing. We enjoyed a snack, entrees, main and dessert and we both loved every mouthful. The pork belly as a main was tasty and melt in your mouth tender. We’ll definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Adrien and the team are awesome this is an amazing local gem in the area and perfect for special occasions or a great meal. Brilliant !
HK
HeatherK
Exclusive
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Nice food, but fairly pricey, and although their prices seem above average, they also asked for a tip, which felt awkward and off-putting. Nice place to go, but maybe don't hit people up for a tip when they're already paying well for the experience.
KM
KieranM
Victoria
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding food, wine and service. Highly recommended.
S
Skye
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
My friend and I came here for dinner. We unfortunately didn’t enjoy the food. We felt as though it was quite over priced for what was served to us. My friend ordered the pork belly which he believed was undercooked. After politely informing the staff of this, we were still made to pay in full. Overall, not a great experience. We won’t be returning.
T
Tmk1
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food, just disappointed no oysters. Beautiful wines and lovely place for a special date.
PM
PrudenceM
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our brief meal here before seeing a movie next door. Service was quick and attentive, wine very good and the food delicious. Must try the beef skewers!
TB
TimothyB
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Pork Belly and the Steak. They were both superb. The Shiraz was a perfect accompaniment.
PT
PippaT
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 21 wedding anniversary for dinner here. Everything was outstanding, from the service to the food. We will definitely be returning again soon and thank you for the lovely recognition of our special occasion via a delicious dessert!
DD
DominiqueD
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Beautiful food! Authentic, mouth watering flavours. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
CM
ChrisM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great choice for a special occasion in the Hills.
DB
DavidB
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and wine, highly recommend to family and friends
JG
JarrodG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and great selection of drinks. It is on the more pricey side, but you do get what you pay for.
VM
VivienM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Their good quality dishes and service definitely warrant more visits. Food expectations from their online menu prior to eating there were just a tad higher than the real experience, but despite that, we would have ordered everything on the menu (stomachs permitting). Chairs not great for back comfort – would suggest tub chairs.
BW
BridgetW
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding all over Service delivered with a smile and promptness
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and wine list.Excellent service on a busy Saturday

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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Cognoscenti Food & Wine is rated 4.8 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

Cognoscenti Food & Wine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

1628A Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, AU-VIC 3160

Additional information

Cross street
Cognoscenti Food & Wine is located on Burwood Highway next to Cameo Cin
Neighborhood
Belgrave
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Modern European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
There are two carparks located on either side of the restaurant. Alternatively, there is a carpark behind Woolworths, across Burwood Highway.Belgrave train station is only a few minutes away from Cognoscenti.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Cerquiglini
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.cognoscentifoodandwine.com/
Phone number
(03) 8203 8490

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Chef's Menu

Sunday Roast

Mother's Day 2023

Snacks

Wood-Fired Flat Bread, Whipped Ricotta, Everything Bagel SeasoningA$8.00

Mt. Zero Olives Marinated with Lemon, Chili, RosemaryA$9.00

Sweet Corn & Cheddar Croquettes, Confit Garlic Aioli (x3)A$15.00

Duck Liver Parfait, Toasted Cornbread, Cherry Chutney (x2)A$14.00

Freshly Shucked Oyster, Finger Lime Vinaigrette, Fermented Hot Sauce

Westholme 9+ Wagyu Skewer, Salsa Verde, Pickled Shallots

Entrees

Miso Glazed Eggplant & King Brown Mushroom, Chickpea Blini, Sesame Crema, Almond DukkhaA$23.00

Vitello Tonnato: Rare Seared Wagyu Beef, Tuna Mayo, Crispy Cavolo Nero, CaperberriesA$22.00

Wood-Fired Leeks, Black Truffle Crema, Comte Cheese, Hazelnuts & HerbsA$19.00

Grilled Baby Squid, Almond Tarator, Green Olive Salsa, Chorizo Oil, Rocket LeavesA$26.00

Heirloom Golden Beetroot Carpaccio, Goats Curd, Nectarine, Spiced Walnut, Rosemary OilA$18.00

Mains

Creamy Prawn Risotto, Lime, Peas, Smoked Butter, DillA$32.00

Twice Baked Goat's Cheese Soufflé, Parmesan CreamA$24.00

Crispy Skin Humpty Doo Barramundi, Fregola, Zucchini, Clams, Vadouvan Beurre BlancA$42.00

Rolled Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Apple Soubise, Pickled Shimeji Salad, Smoked Pork JusA$39.00

Yuzu Miso Glazed Pumpkin, Mixed Grains, Smoked Hummus, Pepita Salsa VerdeA$28.00

Margra Lamb Rump, Pressed Potato, Spinach, Charred Spring Onion, Green Peppercorn JusA$43.00

Sides

Blistered Broccoli, Preserved Lemon & Garlic Dressing, Crispy ShallotsA$12.00

Grumble Goose Farm Mix Leaf Salad, Baby Radish, Mustard & Shallot VinaigretteA$12.00

BBQ Carrots, Whipped Ricotta, Burnt Honey, SaltbushA$12.00

Crispy Potato Chips, Vinegar Salt, Confit Garlic AioliA$12.00

Desserts

Wood-Fired Basque Cheesecake, Roasted Stone FruitsA$15.00

Chocolate Crémeux, Fresh Figs, Brown Sugar Marzipan Cake, Hazelnuts & Hibiscus SyrupA$16.00

Passionfruit & Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Roasted BlackberriesA$12.00

Warm Madeleines, Lemon Curd (x4)A$10.00

Cheeses

Berry's Creek Riverine Blue Cheese, Wolf Peach Honey

L'amuse Brabander, Spiced Apricot

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