Tansy's Kyneton

"It was such a surprise to find out that Tansy's was in Kyneton after hearing myths and legends from their original establishment in Carlton. We booked on a sunny Autumn day and sat by the window looking out across their cottage garden still bursting with flowers. Not knowing what to expect, we were totally in awe at a level of food you just don't see anymore in Melbourne. Every element on the plate was perfect, true to the art of cooking, and suspended in the most divine sauces. This is dining like you would find in a seriously good restaurant in the south of France."

"We have dined Twice at Tansy’s in Kyneton in the last two months ,and both times we have been extremely impressed ,her 40 years plus of experience with food shines in every dish ,beautifully crafted ingredients and tastes , not pretentious or frivolous, she knows her craft. Equally ,John the sommelier provides perfect no fuss service. We will be back ."

"Small, perfect menu. Love, respect, supreme skill and balance in the truly delicious and satisfying dishes. The lemon verbena pannacotta was breath taking and the ambience very relaxing. Lots of retro country chic, stylish quirky collectibles, developed over time. Even the background music was really considered and appropriate."

"I'm not sure how this place doesn't get talked about more.. Tansy is a literal living legend in the Australian dining scene, nailing the classics in her one woman kitchen. We started with the salmon gravalax with salmon rillette and garden fresh veggies and herbs. I can't begin to describe how perfect this was..so well balanced, bright and fresh.. The cheese souffle was just perfectly 'yum'. I had the fish main and holy sh** it was great. A perfectly cooked fillet with mussels on an incredible bisque. I can see why most the venue ordered it.. The wine list was tight but well curated and very fair in price. My only (minor) gripe was I would have liked to see more local especially since much of the product probably came from just outside this quaint little cottage from its garden. Panacotta was a triumphant end to a perfect meal. Tansy's is neither trendy nor cool.. (we were probably the youngest by a generation and a bit and we aren't young..) Tansy's is well beyond that and just a pure gastronomic delight."

"We had a lovely time! Lunch was spectacular where all the ingredients and dishes were fresh and seasonal. Tansy's is just so special that it needs to experienced to understand."