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Ottelia

5 Memorial Dr, Coonawarra SA 5263, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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5 Memorial Dr, Coonawarra SA 5263, Australia

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+61 8 8736 3170
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ottelia

Scoring a lunch table at Ottelia anchors any road trip across Coonawarra’s terra rossa strip. The kitchen runs a multi-course chef’s tasting menu featuring smoked trout tacos, mussel tostadas, and slow-cooked lamb shoulder—paired with pours of their Anytime White. Table talk leans toward the blistered sourdough pizzas, pillows of ricotta gnocchi, and warm loaves served with smoked butter. Diners take in vineyard views while the floor crew runs brisk, thoughtful bottle briefings.

  • Chef's Degustation: Multi-course set menu sequencing bites like mussel tostadas and smoked trout tacos alongside matched estate pours.
  • Woodfired & Comfort Classics: Puffed woodfired sourdough pizzas, pillowy ricotta gnocchi, and slow-cooked lamb shoulder crafted for sharing.
  • Curated Wine Pairings: Seated cellar-door tastings and meal pairings featuring regional bottles like the signature Anytime White.
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Key Advantages of Dining at Ottelia

Why visitors choose Ottelia for dining in Coonawarra

  • Curated Chef's Tasting Degustation

    Guests can enjoy an inventive, multi-course degustation menu expertly paired with local wines while exploring Coonawarra wine country.

    Lunch at Ottelia was the unexpected highlight of our stay in Coonawarra. We chose the Chefs Menu, mussel tostada and smoked trout taco had us at first bite, each of 7 courses wowed us from there.

    SuzHx

  • Immersive Multi-Course Presentation

    Diners are treated to a seamless dining journey with generous, imaginative courses presented and briefed by welcoming staff.

    The food was perfect and every course ( degustation ) was a treat to enjoy. Service was more than pleasant and every course a wonderful briefing on what was in it and how it was prepared.

    Gerard Cameron

  • Exceptional Wood-Fired Sourdough Pizzas

    Travellers stop by to savour standout wood-fired sourdough pizzas boasting perfectly crafted crispy crusts.

    I do believe we’ve found the best Pizza we’ve eaten on our travels.

    Marco Averono

  • Artisan Sourdough and Sharing Plates

    Alongside pizza, the restaurant serves artisan fresh-baked sourdough bread with smoked butter and flavorful shareable dishes.

    The sourdough with butter is a must-try — simple yet incredibly delicious.

    Cynderella- the real life-tale!

  • Delight from Unexpected Culinary Excellence

    Visitors to Coonawarra often find their dining experience to be an unexpected culinary revelation rivaling world-class destinations.

    I have been to many degustations including Michelin star places and I think this was the best so far.

    Karen McFadden

  • Memorable Discoveries in Wine Country

    Parties exploring the regional wine trails are consistently blown away by the elevated, beautifully presented dishes.

    Yesterday we visited Otellia restaurant for lunch and were absolutely blown away. The Chef’s menu was a series of multiple savoury plates and was truely amazing.

    Philip Milton

Guest favourites and standout dishes from the kitchen and wood oven

  • Chef's Menu

    We chose the Chefs Menu, mussel tostada and smoked trout taco had us at first bite, each of 7 courses wowed us from there.

    SuzHx

  • Gnocchi

    I had the gnocchi it was absolutely beautiful, melted in my mouth.

    Sophie Bell

  • Sourdough with butter

    The sourdough with butter is a must-try — simple yet incredibly delicious.

    Cynderella- the real life-tale!

  • Wood-fired pizzas

    the wood-fired pizzas were easily some of the best I’ve had, full of flavor with that perfect crispy base

    Cynderella- the real life-tale!

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and culinary touches that elevate dining in Coonawarra.

  • Course-by-Course Preparation Briefings

    Every degustation course arrives with an in-depth table briefing explaining what went into the plate and how it was prepared.

  • Hands-On Owner and Head Chef Service

    Guests often encounter direct table greetings and attentive service from owner and head chef Paul Stone, even during peak dining sittings.

  • Compare-and-Contrast Wine Pairings

    The kitchen complements its structured multi-course menu with tailored compare-and-contrast wine pairings across regional varietals.

  • House Sourdough Loaves to Take Away

    Diners who fall in love with the house sourdough can purchase full loaves directly from the restaurant to take on their regional travels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Ottelia accepts reservations and they are strongly recommended, as dining rooms can fill up quickly and tables are often booked for afternoon sittings. While staff occasionally accommodate walk-ins or phone calls on short notice, advance booking avoids missing out.

What dining formats and menus are available for lunch?

The menu offers flexible choices, including an à la carte selection of wood-fired sourdough pizzas and sharing plates, alongside a multi-course Chef's Choice degustation menu with optional wine pairings.

Can you visit just for a wine tasting?

Yes, Ottelia provides a seated wine tasting experience showcasing their wines alongside pairing snacks, with bottles available for purchase to take home.

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