Perched above terraced vines at Tallavera Grove, Bistro Molines is a Hunter Valley icon where Provençal-inspired cooking meets spectacular valley views. Longtime hosts Robert and Sally Molines lead a seasoned team, serving sophisticated yet rustic French provincial dishes that change with the seasons and lean on local produce. Expect warm hospitality, polished service and a relaxed European rhythm that suits long lunches and intimate weekend dinners.
Since 2010, the restaurant has consistently earned a Chef’s Hat in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, reflecting a standard that draws visitors from across Australia. The setting is part of the magic: a light-filled dining room opening to vine-lined hills and grazing country in Mount View, one of the region’s most scenic pockets.
Why it’s worth booking
- The view: sweeping outlook across Tallavera Grove’s vineyards and rolling hills — a classic Hunter lunch spot.
- The food: seasonal French provincial menus from Robert Molines and head chef Garreth Robbs; elegant, produce-led plates.
- The pedigree: a decade-plus run of Good Food Guide recognition; Robert’s broader contribution to NSW dining.
Need-to-know for Vintry guests
- Address: 749 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW 2325.
- Phone: (02) 4990 9553.
- Bookings: recommended well in advance; group and private function enquiries welcome.
- Typical service times: lunch most days; dinner on selected evenings (check current hours when booking).
- Notes: children welcome; dietary requirements can be accommodated with notice.
Nearby and pairing your day
Combine lunch at Bistro Molines with a tasting at Carillion/Tallavera Grove next door, or a Mount View scenic drive for lookouts across the Brokenback Range. It’s an easy inclusion in a Pokolbin-based itinerary from The Vintry: morning tastings, a lingering lunch here, then a sunset return to your deck among the vines.
Practical details
- Bistro Molines — 749 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW 2325 • (02) 4990 9553.