Winery Restaurant · Lilydale
Helen's Hill Estate
Winery Restaurant in Lilydale known for arancini, chardonnay.
About Helen's Hill Estate
A vineyard restaurant pairing modern Australian cooking with on-site wines, Helen's Hill Estate sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.7-star rating across 388 Google reviews. The format is what makes Yarra Valley dining famous: a long, considered lunch with estate wines, ingredients with provenance, and views of the very vines your glass came from.
A long lunch is the assumed format: two or three courses, a glass or two of the estate's wines, and unhurried table service against vineyard views. Bookings are essential, particularly Friday through Sunday. Weekend tables routinely book out a week or more in advance during peak season.
The venue is notable for wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Fabulous mother's day had here. Great for the kids too."
Helen's Hill Estate is open five days a week — typically a Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern that works around the region's weekend visitor surge. Friday through Sunday lunch is the peak window — weekend tables routinely book a week or more in advance during the autumn and spring shoulder seasons.
You'll find Helen's Hill Estate at 16 Ingram Rd, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 9739 1573. Plus online bookings via the button above. Pair your visit with one of the nearby cellar doors for a full day in the Yarra Valley.
Why visit
- ✓ Top-rated by locals — 4.7★ across 388 reviews
- ✓ Vineyard views with estate wines paired to the menu
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Full bar with local wines and craft beers
- ✓ Easy Lilydale drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
A typical visit runs around 90 minutes to two hours, including time for a cellar door tasting before sitting down. Most winery restaurants accept walk-ins for the cellar door but require bookings for the restaurant — particularly across the weekend lunch peak.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 16 Ingram Rd, Lilydale VIC 3140, 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 online via the 'Book a table' link above or by phone on 03 9739 1573. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Fabulous mother's day had here. Great for the kids too."
"Beautiful place inside and outside. Staff are very warm and attentive. Ordered the share dips, tzatziki Beetroot and basil. Omg the Beetroot dip was like eating jam and the basil dip had so much lemon. Chef you need to go back to culinary school. Pizza base is very rubbery and can't cut with a knife"
"Not a big menu for lunch but the food was mostly nice. Most of the waiters were very friendly and helpful."