Mercato - Italian for "market". Respecting the Italian heritage of Daylesford and the proximity of the famous Daylesford Market.

In early European history, the town market place was the heart and soul of the town. All walks of life came together to satisfy their needs, from the most basic to the most extravagant. All forms of business were carried out from the administration of justice to the declaration of intention to marry in front of the market cross. The market was a gathering place of people and goods from around the world. Full of vibrant colours, a myriad of smells and tastes, the creative and the unusual, the unique and the necessary, and of course the gossip and intrigue.

A contemporary dining experience awaits you in this 1864 timber building. Lovingly restored with polished floor boards, high ceilings and soothing colours Mercato is a well laid out restaurant thanks to owner Richard Mee. You could be seated by one of our 3 open fire places during the cooler months or outside under the heritage listed trees during the summer enjoying a glass of local wine and sampling the delights of the menu.

The creative menu of modern Australian cuisine with regional flavours prepared by Richard Mee and his team produces a sophisticated ensemble of dishes to suit the most discerning of tastes.

Home made soup, toasted Trentham sourdough
9.50

Caramelised onion tart with shaved pecorino, parsnip chips walnuts and a baby herb salad
15.50

Carpaccio of Romsey Emu with Kyneton olive oil, Holy goat fromage fraise and fresh thyme
16.00

Pan seared prawns with Istra chorizo, char grilled fennel, baby watercress with a lemon emulsion
16.50

‘open ravioli’ of Tuki trout, baby leeks, wilted rocket, roasted truss tomatoes and Meredith goats cheese
16.50

Crispy skinned breast of duck with roast sweet potato puree and an apple, celeriac and hazelnut salad
17.00

Selection of local meats, fish, cheese, marinated vegetables, olives & homemade gourmet chutney served with toasted sourdough
17.00 for one
29.50 for two

Chef’s Own Breads
Garlic, lemon and thyme 5.50
Home made olive tapenade 6.00
Basil pesto and goats cheese 7.00

Vegetarian special
29.50

Fresh fish special
Market Price

Organic pumpkin, okra and chickpea tagine with saffron, lentils, roast vegetable couscous, sheeps milk yoghurt and preserved lemon
29.50

Roast spatchcock with braised savoy cabbage, crisp ‘Istra’ prosciutto, cocotte potatoes and an oregano jus
30.50

“The braising plate”
Braised dishes cooked the authentic way with traditional accompaniments. Please ask your waiter for tonight’s special
32.50

Fillet of kangaroo on crushed potatoes with spinach, pickled beetroot, rocket aioli and a red currant jus
34.50

Roasted rack of local lamb with a fresh herb crust, root vegetable gratin, puy lentils and an olive jus
35.50

Fillet of Kyneton aged beef on a potato roesti with creamed spinach, caramelised shallots, mushrooms, bacon lardons and a red wine jus
38.00

A lovely bowl of freshly steamed vegetables will be provided for your table with your main course.

Roasted rosemary chats with sea salt - 8.50
Fresh garden salad - 8.50

Persian fairy floss
6.50

Selection of house made ice creams
10.50

Local honey crème brûlèe with crisp biscotti
12.00

Warm date and walnut brioche served with caramelised pear, candied ginger and mascarpone
13.00

Traditional apple and rhubarb crumble with cinnamon icecream
13.50

Soft centred chocolate pudding with hazelnut icecream, port soaked muscatels and a berry reduction
14.50

“Affogato”
espresso coffee, Vanilla bean ice cream & your favorite liqueur
14.50

Selection of local, interstate and international cheeses seasonal fruits, crisp breads
See cheese menu

NV Cope-Williams "Willow Liqueur" 375ml

25

2004 Yering Station Late Harvest Pinot Gris 750ml
7
30

2003 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 375ml
12
45

De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat
6


Stanton & Killeen Classic Rutherglen Tokay
10


Galway Pipe port
6.50


Penfolds Grandfather port
10


Tea & Coffee

Tea Corporation Teas

Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Russian Caravan, Daintree, Chai, Sencha, Chamomile, Peppermint, Nature’s Garden, Blue Fire
4.00 per pot per person

7.50 per pot for 2

Toby Estate Coffee, Woolloomooloo Blend

Flat White, Long Black, Café Latte, Long Macchiato,
Short Macchiato, Cappuccino, Mocha, Decaffeinated,
3.70

Double shot 0.50

Hot Chocolate
3.70

Espresso, Short macchiato 3.00

Vienna 3.70

Phoenix Chai Latte
4.00