Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Yarra Valley Ranges

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Yarra Valley Ranges? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nevedya

4.9

4.9 (309)

$41 to $100

South Indian

Upwey

About the restaurant

Nevedya is Food for the Spirit, an organic plant-focussed restaurant & cafe in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne. We serve wholefood vegetarian and vegan world cuisine with flavours from India, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. Our ingredients are healthy, ethical, organic, seasonal and showcase produce from local farms and growers.

Run by husband and wife duo Daniel and Shakti, it is an experience to bring you back to your true self. The food is a cleansing experience of reconnecting to nourishment at its untainted roots.

All the food is designed and created by female head chef Shakti Iyer with intention to nurture, transform and heal.

Inspired by Indian restaurants, Ayurveda and our travels throughout the world expect to taste our famous Ayurvedic khichadi, Sri Lankan masala dosa, world fusion tapas, plant-based all day breakfasts and our amazing organic and healthy desserts!

Top review

Irina

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful as always. I love their masala dosa and mulled wine.

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Cognoscenti Food & Wine

4.9

4.9 (645)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Belgrave

About the restaurant

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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FredericVIP

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

The lamb was fabulous. The service excellent. Cognoscenti is always a treat.

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4.8

4.8 (2569)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Coldstream

About the restaurant

Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe Yarra Valley is a property with an unrivalled provenance. Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience.

Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower and under the helm of Chef Neil Cunningham, our restaurant serves Contemporary Modern Australian a la carte menu options.

An inspiring selection of seasonal and estate grown produce is on offer for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 5 days a week.

The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard of the beautifully restored facilities. The view from the conservatory is of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and gives glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.

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Rosemary

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely surroundings. Welcoming, warm staff. The food was delicious from the lunch offer with a good range of choices with options. Lovely country aspect at a window placed table. The service was great. Will go again to taste more of the offer.

Kelly's Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (77)

$41 to $100

Australian

Olinda

About the restaurant

A cozy log cabin with large open fire situated in the heart of the Dandenong’s, Kelly's is the perfect place for any occasion.

Whether it's having a nice warm meal in front of the fire or a nice cold beer on a hot summers day. We have a large selection of Australian craft beers on tap and a wonderful wine list to match made up with some amazing local wines.

Kelly's is well known for our steaks, burgers and parmas, however we have so many more options to choose from including some vegan and vegetarian options, as well as our wholly home made dessert menu.

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Gerard

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

It was a great Easter Sunday lunch. The staff were excellent and very accommodating given we failed to tell them we had someone in a wheelchair and they rearrange appropriate seating. The staff were friendly and the food was good. The beer was cold and a good variety and the wine was limited but excellent. We went there on a recommendation from a family friend and will be returning in the future.

Kallista Tea Rooms

4.6

4.6 (322)

$40 and under

Café

Sassafras

About the restaurant

Situated in the Dandenong Ranges in a beautiful art deco building. Freshly baked scones everyday, served with our house made jams & double cream. Licensed & available for functions.

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Dee

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food. Attentive staff. Did not have to wait for anything. Lovely outlook. Love the cockies. Highly recommend

Home Hotel - Launching Place

4.6

4.6 (413)

$40 and under

Australian

Launching Place

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Yarra Valley, the Home Hotel stands as a testament to the rich history and warm hospitality of this region. Established in the mid-1800s, this iconic locally owned pub has recently undergone a stunning renovation, making it the ideal destination for families, locals and travellers alike.

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Sonja

Dined 7 days ago

Good food, portion sizes large (but smaller meal options available and perfect for a smaller appetite). Would love to see soup on the menu!! And a more varied and less expensive dessert.

Rowanos Restaurant - Chirnside Park

4.6

4.6 (44)

$40 and under

Italian

Chirnside Park

About the restaurant

We welcome you to Rowanos Restaurants, a family owned & run Italian-inspired dining experience nestled in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs.

Our story began with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a desire to create a local, welcoming space where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Our goal is simple: we want you to feel at home. This approach has grown us to three venues, all of which share the philosophy of community & contribution.

Whether you're joining us for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting bowl of homemade gnocchi on your way home, our friendly & long-standing staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service & brilliant flavours Join us at Rowanos Restaurants be a part of our growing family of food lovers who appreciate the simple pleasures in life - good company and great food.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love for Italian cuisine, close to home. "

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Andrew

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Returning customer, last time gave it five stars due to the food and service and happy to see it's still as good as I remember

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Experience

2-for-1 Cocktails | 5pm to 7pm every Friday

Experience

Kids eat free | Monday - Thursday

Paperbark Cafe

4.5

4.5 (311)

$40 and under

Australian

Montrose

About the restaurant

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Dandenong Ranges is highly acclaimed Paperbark Café that celebrates the flavours and nutritious qualities of Australian bush foods.Paperbark Café will provide you with a warm and friendly retreat where you can enjoy an indulgent breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon tea.

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Stephie

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Another lovely experience at the cafe! Such friendly staff, lovely views of the gardens and amazingggggg food

Micawber Tavern

4.3

4.3 (828)

$40 and under

Pub

Belgrave

About the restaurant

An English Tavern located in the Dandenong Ranges, serving warm meals and cold beer. With a fireplace inside and a massive beer garden, we are an all year around venue perfect for all occasions.

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Amy

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Food is really good and can cater gluten free which is great. Worth the travel for a good gluten free parma

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Steak Night - every Monday!

The Groove Train Chirnside Park