Turbine at The Trawool Estate

4.5

62 Reviews

$41 to $100

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Welcome to Turbine Restaurant, our bespoke speakeasy.
Reimagining the traditional tapas experience from Executive Chef Sam Wills' Mediterranean roots, with bold, inventive, and globally inspired share plates.

Expect a little mischief, a touch of tradition, and flavours that surprise and delight in a 90's vibe space.

Our commitment to fresh, quality ingredients runs deep.
We proudly source much of our produce from our own Trawool grounds, alongside the best from local farmers. This means our menu evolves with the seasons, always bringing you the freshest flavours.

Winning Best Regional Restaurant in Aug 2022, you'll find us downstairs at The Trawool Estate in the stunning Goulburn Valley ranges, in an adults only ambient and intimate setting for share-style elevated dining and spectacular cocktails.

Indulge in delectable drinking delights in a secret tucked away speakeasy style venue for kicking on late into the evening.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Fri 17:30–21:30
Phone number
(03) 5792 1444
Website
https://www.trawoolestate.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sam Wills
Private party facilities
Available to hire privately. Please visit the Events page on our website for further information.

Location
8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool, AU-VIC 3660
Area
Trawool
Cross Street
8150 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool VIC 3660
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

house focaccia, evooA$8.00
spanish olives, candied orangeA$12.00
pickled mussels, jalapeno, prawn xoA$12.00
croquette, jamon, manchego, leek, romescoA$7.00
white anchovy, parmesan, prosecco sorbet, caper, egg yolkA$7.00
½ shell scallop, celeriac, mushroom, garum, spring onionA$7.00
“the meat room” salami (prosecco, calabrese, chorizo), bark breadA$16.00
bone marrow, sauce gribiche, flatbreadA$14.00
devilled duck heart, beetroot crumpetA$16.00
octopus, artichoke, black garlic, olives, sundried tomato, dukkahA$16.00

RACIONES

smoked ratatouille, sorghum, soft egg, preserved lemon, crème fraicheA$24.00
pork cheek, red wine, strawberry jam, rainbow chardA$24.00
lamb rump, sun dried tomato, olive, red wine jusA$26.00
paperbark barramundi, estate herbs, carrot, walnut, fennelA$26.00
beef cheek tostada, vanilla, port, manchego, soft herbsA$26.00
wagyu inside skirt, adobo, lemonA$30.00

FROM THE GARDEN

savoy cabbage, pomegranate, carrot, gochujangA$12.00
cauliflower a la grecque, saffron, samphireA$12.00
garden vegetables, lemon myrtle vinaigrette, soft herbsA$12.00
tomatoes, tomato vinegar, cucumber waterA$14.00

What 62 people are saying

Turbine at The Trawool Estate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Turbine at The Trawool Estate offers a "romantic setting" with a "cool vibe" that feels like a jazz bar. Guests enjoy an "amazing vibe," "fabulous" set menu, and "extensive wine list." Although some found service slow, many highlight "wonderful staff" and "excellent food." Ideal for special occasions.

62 Reviews

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Karla
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambience, such a gorgeous setting. Warm, friendly and professional staff. Food was amazing, music and mood lighting made a lovely evening for drinks and dining. Highly recommend.
Turbine at The Trawool EstateResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for your great review Karla! We're thrilled you had a lovely time in Turbine and hope to see you again in the near future.
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Amanda
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best night… Delicious food accompanied by perfectly paired wines… great ambience… and ahhhhmazing company couldn’t ask for a better evening.. even hit to get the stilettos out…! Will be booking into the next one asap..!
Turbine at The Trawool EstateResponded on 9 December 2024
So glad you had a wonderful experience with us in Turbine Amanda - doors will open again in 2025 with a new menu, so get those stilettos ready!
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! Everything about our night was great. The staff were faultless, the food was spectacular and the ambiance was perfect. We will definitely be back again.
Turbine at The Trawool EstateResponded on 9 December 2024
Love it! Thank you - hope you'll be back this Summer.
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Siobhan
Melbourne12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! The food was exceptional, each course was delicious. The staff were super accommodating to me as I don't eat lamb. We were very full by the end!
Turbine at The Trawool EstateResponded on 9 December 2024
Wonderful to hear! Hope to see you again in 2025 to try the new menu in Turbine.
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Romantic setting, cool vibe and certainly different feel to your traditional restaurant. Almost a jazz bar feel without it being a lively music venue. New Sri Lankan menu which was fabulous. Along with a great selection of wines to choose from, plus non wine options.
Turbine at The Trawool EstateResponded on 9 December 2024
Thanks for your wonderful review! Thrilled you had a great time. Hope to see you again in 2025 for our new menu in Turbine!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Booked dinner for 6 people tonight after see this beautiful venue in Entertainment book. I am not happy with the billing service as we are over charged . Communicate with manager today with positive outcome . Still waiting for refund. Food quality needs lots of improvement. Dry meat. over cooked. Portion is very little . Serving 3 plates for 6 ppl on the table . Never tried fine dining with two to share one ice cream in one bowel . I expected one plate with reasonable portion . The portion serving for two is like "half" size than usual size. "One piece of fish" for two people ? Very weird !! One icecream for two people to share? Mmmm.... speechless... $79 for 5 course is not valuable for the quality and quantity . Staff are inexperienced . I know it is hard to find experienced staff in countryside. I wish this is can be improved . The place is beautiful . I think the view is better in summer time.
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KimC
Victoria1 review
2.0
Dined on 18 April 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
For set course menu service was very slow, most of the meals were cold long wait between course overall very disappointing
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CarolynG
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A varied and inspired menu. The lemoncello granita ice cream with basil oil was the highlight. What a combination! Wonderful staff who always made sure we were looked after. We will be back
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ChristineC
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful night at Trawool Estate Turbine Restaurant. The food was incredible and the staff were so friendly, very experienced and added to our night.
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JulieM
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Amazing vibe of this place from the moment you open the door. Dark, moody, perfect for a date night or intimate dinner with friends. Every course of the set menu was fabulous. Extensive wine list and cocktails to die for. Highly recommend and will return.
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Turbine at The Trawool Estate is rated 4.5 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Google Map for Turbine at The Trawool Estate

8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool, AU-VIC 3660

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
8150 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool VIC 3660
Area
Trawool
Hours of Operation
Dinner Fri 17:30–21:30
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sam Wills
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.trawoolestate.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5792 1444
Private party facilities
Available to hire privately. Please visit the Events page on our website for further information.

Turbine at The Trawool Estate

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

TAPAS

house focaccia, evooA$8.00

spanish olives, candied orangeA$12.00

pickled mussels, jalapeno, prawn xoA$12.00

croquette, jamon, manchego, leek, romescoA$7.00

white anchovy, parmesan, prosecco sorbet, caper, egg yolkA$7.00

½ shell scallop, celeriac, mushroom, garum, spring onionA$7.00

“the meat room” salami (prosecco, calabrese, chorizo), bark breadA$16.00

bone marrow, sauce gribiche, flatbreadA$14.00

devilled duck heart, beetroot crumpetA$16.00

octopus, artichoke, black garlic, olives, sundried tomato, dukkahA$16.00

RACIONES

smoked ratatouille, sorghum, soft egg, preserved lemon, crème fraicheA$24.00

pork cheek, red wine, strawberry jam, rainbow chardA$24.00

lamb rump, sun dried tomato, olive, red wine jusA$26.00

paperbark barramundi, estate herbs, carrot, walnut, fennelA$26.00

beef cheek tostada, vanilla, port, manchego, soft herbsA$26.00

wagyu inside skirt, adobo, lemonA$30.00

FROM THE GARDEN

savoy cabbage, pomegranate, carrot, gochujangA$12.00

cauliflower a la grecque, saffron, samphireA$12.00

garden vegetables, lemon myrtle vinaigrette, soft herbsA$12.00

tomatoes, tomato vinegar, cucumber waterA$14.00

What 62 people are saying

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