One of the most interestingrestaurants on the MorningtonPeninsula, La P tanque, isset on a 20 acres property.
Since it opened its doors inlate 2006, La P tanque veryquickly became one of thefinest restaurants in the area awarded a Chef s Hat in 2012 2013.
One of the most interestingrestaurants on the MorningtonPeninsula, La P tanque, isset on a 20 acres property.
Since it opened its doors inlate 2006, La P tanque veryquickly became one of thefinest restaurants in the area awarded a Chef s Hat in 2012 2013.
The Chef, Daniel Kerekes was raised onthe Mornington Peninsula and spent thelast seven years perfecting his skills insome of the best restaurants in Europe.
The talented kitchen team has reached another level of cuisine, combiningcontemporary French and Australiancuisine with fabulous presentation andcombination of flavours, confirming itspotential and recent awards.
Just a couple of minutes from ArthurSeat Road, La P tanque certainly looksthe part.
A stylish dining room withbi-folding doors all around the deckarea and tables immersed in nature offers panoramic views over the nearbyvineyards and olive grove.
But LaP tanque is full of surprises, far fromthe typical traditional French diningexperience of stuffy waiters and dinerstalking in hushed voices.
At one end is anopen kitchen where the chef works awayanimatedly with several assistants, whilethe friendly young staff immediately putdiners at ease, and remain attentive ratherthan intrusive throughout the meal.
The new seasonal menu will surpriseyou.
The dishes are spectacular in theiroriginality still inspired by French cuisinebut incorporating new subtle flavoursand techniques.
The A la Carte menu is offered everydaycomplemented by an excellent valueweekday offer starting from 39 for atwo courses lunch.
On Fridays, Saturdays Sundays thechef also offer a 6 courses degustationmenu at 120 with an optional winematch for an addition 65.
This degustation menu is very popularon weekends offering a succession ofeclectic flavours textures and even giving you the choice of dessert fromthe A la Carte.
Even if you opt for thisseasonal flavour concept of no-choicetasting menus the waiter will check first if you have allergies or dislikes, andthe chef can then prepare alternatives.
The menu changes often but to reallyappreciate Kerekes dazzling, inventivecuisine it is worth opting for the 57 three courses or 75 for five courses midweek lunch.
The experience is worth the time spent 067.indd 1 002 The lunch has a lot to offer from the cured King Fish, the seared Altanticscallops, the house butternut pumpkinagnolotti to the Duck breast cooked toperfection with crispy skin and the meltin the mouth Flinders Island rack of Lamb.
Dessert the honey glazed figs, white chocolate and poppy seeds cream, or the exquisite French Chocolate fromValrhona with a warm chocolate brownie.
La P tanque has a remarkable wine list.
Both Philippe and Manager John arevery enthusiastic about the selection oflocal wines offered.
In 2009 La P tanquewon Gourmet Traveller s Best RegionalWine List of the Year with a fantastic selection of local gems, iconic Australianand New Zealand wines but also a verycomprehensive selection of French wines.
Also check the website regularly forspecial events and wine dinner offers.
Open every day for lunch and Fridaysand Saturdays for dinner withextended hours on long weekends La P tanque Living the homewaresboutique has moved to Mornington.
At La P tanque Living there is alwayssomething new to discover.
The rangeof product presented is always changingwith a selection of modern and contemporary homewares, gifts, furniture, jewelleryand fashion.
You will find Australian and European labels Jac Jack, Tickets forCoco, Empire Rose and gorgeous knitwear by Spanish designer Aldo Martin.
Pamper yourself with L Occitane andFragonard from the South of France, the hand creams, soaps, candles, bodylotions, fragrances and more for bothwomen and men alike.
You will find Fink Co anodised aluminium water jugs, along with beautiful glass bowls and plates from Spainand Luigi Bormioli crystal wine glasses, all used in the restaurant and all makingthe perfect wedding gift or the perfectaddition to your own dining table.
This is an eclectic mix of design andquirkiness.
There is something for everyone at La P tanque Living.
La P tanque Living 138 rear Main StMornington 5976 3773 closed Sunday CHEF S HAT - The Age Good Food Guide 2013 BEST REGIONAL WINE LIST - Gourmet Traveller LUNCH DAILY - DINNER - THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY JANUARY - OPEN EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH DINNER Bookings recommended Tel 03 5931 0155 This is a top contender for best food on the Peninsula Matt Preston, February 2011 for Delicious Magazine 1208 Mornington Flinders Road Main Ridge Mel Ref 190 D8 INFO LAPETANQUE.COM.AU WWW.LAPETANQUE.COM.AU 3 04 14 11 30 AM