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 the Yarra Valley is always lovely, 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 groups/tour group 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.

We do have strict sitting times for all weekend 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.

All our weekend reservations are for a 2 hour duration which offers a comfortable dining time for all groups.

We offer a 10 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 closures on weekends to allow for our wedding 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 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 8+ on weekdays we do take a 20% deposit based on all adults for the food component of the set menu. This payment is non-transferable or non-refundable once booked, however is discounted from your final bill on the day.

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 centre 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 centre 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 dining in our Stables building for groups up to 80 guests on Monday-Friday. Private functions are for a three hour duration only. For more information, 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.

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We love our doggos! That said, only accredited guide dogs (in accordance with The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992) are allowed on premises. In addition to being a winery/restaurant we are also a working farm, so for the safety of our animals and staff we please ask that you leave your fury 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 antipasto, can select a vegetarian pizza from our menu and will receive a gnocchi with burnt butter and sage 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 20% deposit. This is non-transferable/non-refundable once booked and discounted 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, or place the funds on a credit note for you to use at a later stage that works for 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 wonderful place to dine and soak up the Yarra Valley views. However, these tables are not undercover, and umbrellas only provide partial shade in the summer (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.

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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.