Bookings of a certain size will be placed on a communal table.

Our smallest table size is for a group of 6, therefore groups of 2-12 guests may be placed on a communal table depending on the area they have booked and what the configuration of these tables is on the day. We do leave sufficient spacing between all groups to allow for a comfortable dining experience. If you have a preference for your own table, you are welcome to mention this at the time of booking and we will take this into consideration when assigning tables. It is not guaranteed.

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You think you have your guest numbers sorted and then another person says they can come. We are always happy to assist if you need to add people to your reservation. However, we do tend to book out in advance, with tables and dining spaces reaching their maximum capacity. Therefore we cannot guarantee we will be able to increase your reservation if you need to. Please keep this in mind. If you do need to increase your guest numbers we recommend getting in contact with us more than a week out from your booking to avoid disappointment (this still is no guarantee though).

The drive out to our winery & winery restaurant in the Yarra Valley is always lovely, and with plenty of things to do in the area, you can really make a day of it. We have ample on-site parking too!

If you are planning to dine with a large group and all want to travel together, we recommend looking into local bus group/tour groups or a private car service.

Please note, Taxis and Ubers are not a reliable form of transportation in the area, you may find it easy to get here but it is often very difficult to get home. For this reason we suggest driving or arranging an alternative mode of transport.

As with most Yarra Valley restaurants, lunch is very popular. We do have strict sitting times for all reservations, and we advise that you arrive promptly at the beginning of your sitting to avoid delays and get the most out of your time with us.

The sitting times for all our reservations vary in duration. Most sittings are for 2 hours, however some only allow 1 or 1.5 hours. You sitting time will be stated at the time of booking and on your confirmation email, so please take note of this.

We offer a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. If you are running later then this, we kindly ask that you notify us so we do not give your table away.

We are also a wedding venue, and do have strict property closure times on the days we have weddings to host so we can set up. Therefore you will be required to vacate our premises at a particular time. Please check with our staff if you would like more information in regard to this.

We are a busy restaurant and do tend to book out in advance. If you are unable to get a reservation on your desired date or your desired time, we do ask that you keep checking back on our online booking portal. If anything changes this will be the first place it is updated and shows our most current availability at all times.

Due to this, we do not have a wait list for reservations. We advise booking in advance to get your desired date/time, if you miss out check online!

For all weekend reservations and groups of 20+ on weekdays we do take a $20pp deposit to secure all bookings.This payment is non-transferable or non-refundable once booked, however is discounted from your final bill on the day. This may also apply to all groups on a weekday during our peak times.

Please check our T's and C's and booking terms before securing a reservation.

If you are joining us for a birthday celebration or special occasion you are more than welcome to bring in a few small decorations for your table. We allow the following:

• Small jars of flowers
• Small center pieces
• A couple of balloons

Please note, we are a family friendly venue and do not allow any adult decorations of any kind. Under no circumstances are confetti or confetti filled balloons to be brought onto our Estate.

Our Menu is a sharing style menu with all food being placed down the center of the table, so we do ask that decorations are kept to a minimum to allow for this. All reservations are in a communal dining space so we also ask you are mindful of the diners around you.

We offer private functions Monday to Sunday and have a range of different options depending on your group size. Please head over to our functions page or contact us directly at info@zonzo.com.au for our packages and pricing.

Any reservations made on Saturday and Sunday are for a non-private booking in one of our dining spaces and we can accommodate groups of up to 50 (including all children and babies).

During our off-peak wedding season (July and August) we will occasionally open up Saturday evenings for private dining so keep an eye out on our social media pages for announcements like this.

We love our doggos! That being said, unfortunately, you cannot bring your furry friend along to your lunch at Zonzo as only accredited guide dogs (in accordance with The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992) are allowed on the premises. In addition to being a winery/restaurant in the Yarra Valley, we are also a working farm, so for the safety of our animals and staff, we please ask that you leave your furry friends at home.

Yes, we are well versed in catering for all dietary requirements in our Restaurant from vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, dairy free, fructose free and allergies...we have got you covered!

If you or someone dining with you has any dietary requirements, please mention these in the notes section at the time of booking, so our team can cater accordingly. We do require notice at least 72 hours prior to your booking of all dietary requirements. Please feel free to call us (03) 9730 2500 or reply to your reservation confirmation to update us with dietary requirements.

If you are dining with us on a weekend and indulging in our Zonzo Festa Menu we will make alterations to the Menu where needed for those with dietary requirements, and will ensure that everyone has plenty of food to eat. For example, a vegetarian will receive a seperate vegetarian plate, can select a vegetarian pizza from our menu and will receive a vegetarian pasta instead of the slow cooked lamb.

Please note, if you are fructose free we kindly ask that you specify what you personally cannot eat as this often means something different for everyone (Eg/ No onion or garlic). We also ask that if children have dietary requirements that you specify they are children.

If you arrive on the day having not notified us of dietary requirements, there is no guarantee we will be able to cater for you accordingly.

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You make your plans, secure a table and then you get sick...it happens.

For all weekend reservations, and larger groups on weekdays we do take a $20pp deposit from your final bill. We do understand that people do get sick, and we are happy to assist you here.

If a large portion of your group is unwell, or you as the host is sick and unable to attend we are more than happy to assist you in postponing the event to another date that suits you.

We understand that you can't help when you fall ill, however we do ask for as much notice as possible. Please call us directly on (03) 9730 2500 or email us at info@zonzo.com.au if you are unable to attend and we can assist you further.

Our outside tables are available to be booked, and in clement weather are a wonderful place to dine and soak up the Yarra Valley views. However, these tables are not undercover, and umbrellas only provide partial shade (meaning you may find yourself sitting in the sun at certain times throughout your booking).

If you are booked outside and the weather is not suitable (eg/ extremely hot or raining) management will make an executive decision to either move your booking to an undercover area (subject to availability) or cancel it.

In the event of cancellation at management discretion, a full refund of the deposit/prepayment will be given.

If you are booked outside, this is where your table will remain. Please take this into consideration when booking outside as an alternative is not guaranteed.

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Yes, you are most welcome to bring a cake to our venue.

We charge a $15 fee to bring a cake. We will store the cake for you and provide you with the necessary plates, cutlery, and a cake knife for you to cut and serve the cake yourself at the table.

If you provide candles with the cake, we are happy to bring the cake our lit for you, however are unable to provide candles for you.

Please notify us if you plan to bring a cake to your reservation at least 72 hours prior to your booking.

Alternatively, if you would like to bring a candle we can always put this in one of our desserts for you and bring it out to the table.