The perfect wine country destination for life’s pleasures from cucina to vino.
Lakeside against the backdrop of the Cherubino estate, a building that feels like the setting of a Tuscan romance novel — yet remains undeniably Margaret River — Masseria nails the mood. Outdoor dining is spacious and effortless, while inside you’re comfortably cocooned in a polished cottage. Thoughtful touches — crested plates and chalk-white napkins — add elegance and pride without tipping into formality. The food is confident and well priced, designed for sharing and comfort. Arancini arrives with a molten cheese centre, swimming in rich red sauce with meatball pieces. Pasta is properly al dente — not a touch over — and the veal cotoletta lands generous and bright with pickled zucchini. Familiar flavours invite nostalgia, encouraging everyone to relax into what will inevitably become a lingering lunch. Service is a strong suit: warm, attentive and relaxed, with the finesse of fine dining and none of the stiffness. A friendly sommelier, excited to talk Italian varieties, brings joy, Tasmanian sparkling suggestions, and ease to decision-making. Stay longer, order dessert — and maybe wander the gardens.
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