Restaurant · Kangaroo Ground
Fondata 1872
Restaurant in Kangaroo Ground known for antipasto platter, slow cooked lamb shoulder.
About Fondata 1872
A respected restaurant in, Fondata 1872 sits in Kangaroo Ground specialising in italian cooking and holds a 4.6-star rating across 910 Google reviews. A neighbourhood restaurant of the kind that anchors a suburb — a reliable, well-regarded option that locals return to and visitors leave wanting to recommend.
Expect a full table-service experience with a printed menu, a respectable wine list, and bookings recommended on weekends. Pricing typically lands in the $$ to $$$ range.
Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting, an open fireplace that earns its keep through the cooler months and wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Unfortunately our 2 pork belly dishes were stringy! Otherwise, a nice time was had by our group. Excellent service!"
Fondata 1872 is open five days a week — typically a Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern that works around the region's weekend visitor surge.
You'll find Fondata 1872 at 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097, Australia. With bookings on 03 9712 0742. And full menu details on the venue's website.
Why visit
- ✓ Top-rated by locals — 4.6★ across 910 reviews
- ✓ Menu specialising in Italian and Italian cooking
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Easy Kangaroo Ground drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
A relaxed, table-service experience that suits an unhurried lunch or dinner. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek visits offer greater flexibility.
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- Getting here
- 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open 5 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 9712 0742. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
- Menu
- Specialising in italian, italian cooking with seasonal local produce.
What guests are saying
"Unfortunately our 2 pork belly dishes were stringy! Otherwise, a nice time was had by our group. Excellent service!"
"We had a lovely dinner at Fondata 1872. The meals we ordered were both lovely and the service was so warm and professional. The dark chocolate brulee was a standout and I'll probably be dreaming of it for a while. ❤️"
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