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Appellation, Marananga, AU-SA

Appellation

4.3
4.3
31 Reviews
$101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
The award-winning establishment restaurant is framed by large windows with views to the vines and featuring private dining nooks, perfect for a degustation dining experience. The elegant, informal atmosphere that flows throughout The Louise continues here and guests will experience dining driven both by generations of Barossa culture and contemporary Australian style and innovation. The Louise welcomes dinner bookings in Appellation from non-resident guests.

Appellation offers a seasonal rotating tasting menu.
$175 per person.
$75 Wine Pairing or we have our full Wine List and other beverages available.
Corkage is $25 per bottle.

Please note all dietary and food preference on your booking and our team will create an appropriate menu for your specific requirements.

For parties more than 6 guests, please contact the lodge directly to discuss tailored dining options.

The Louise has a property wide child policy and are unable to cater to children under the age of 10.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (08) 8562 2722
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Grudnoff

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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31 Reviews
  1. Alanah

    South Australia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and incredible service from Kiara! Thankyou for making our night so enjoyable.

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  2. Francesca

    South Australia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience Each dish was unique and a sensory delight The ambience was relaxing and service impeccable A gastronomic delight

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  3. Peter

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular but the service was a bit amateur

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service here was impeccable. The lady that served us all night was first rate. I believe her name was Haley and I gave 5 stars for service. I scored 3 for ambience because we came at night so there is no view outside. It was freezing and the place is quite minimalist so it felt a bit sterile and cold. It was “good” but not great. I understand the appeal is probably day time. On the food, there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, it was “good” but not outstanding, it wasn’t the taste sensation we had the day before somewhere else or during the week in Adelaide. , we got the wine pairing and the best bit about that was the stories told about the different wineries. We enjoyed that. Value was a two, almost 500 and sorry it was not worth it. To be fair though I do think the standard of food has got so much better that you can get sensational meals for a lot less these days.

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  5. KathrynF

    Sydney

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Decor and ambience very poor. Seating, lighting feels like you are sitting in a hotel lobby. Food ok. Cocktails terrible. First visited 10 years ago. Will wait another 10!

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  6. Katherine

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything about Appellation was nice.. but not great, which is what we'd wanted.

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  7. Aratas

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Likely the best restaurant in Barossa. The setting was wonderful. This modern, serene soft spoken space sits on a knoll with wonderful views. Be sure to experience sunset. As we arrived to The Louse, the door opened and someone walked out to greet us as we walked up the path setting the stage for a welcome experience from the start. Our server was a warm welcoming young gentleman from France and extremely personable and attentive. The daily set menu was flawless and each course was a delight! My husband and I selected different mains and could not decide which was best. Extraordinary! We did not opt for the wine tasting but the pairings we did enjoy were well selected. I requested a special custom cocktail to start and was pleased they were happy to make it happen. The Barossa is a casual, rustic wine region rich with history and Appellation is a polished gem and was a highlight in our visit. (US traveller)

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  8. JamesK

    Saskatoon

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly lovely experience. Thoughtful food with smart wine pairings and an incredible view. Try to get there for sunset.

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  9. LaurenP

    Brisbane

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty spot and great service but had the sun in my husbands eyes throughout dinner (6:30pm summer booking) Food was poor unfortunately, we love trying hatted spots across Australia and this was not good in comparison, fat not rendered on lamb and dishes were quite bland. Loved the beetroot and scallop amuse bouche but that’s unfortunately it.

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  10. AbiK

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was nice. However, value for money wasn’t great. Previous chef’s menu was excellent, wasn’t super impressed with new.

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FAQs

Appellation is rated 4.3 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Appellation

Seppeltsfield Rd & Stonewell Rd, Marananga, AU-SA 5355

Additional information

  • Area
    Barossa Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Grudnoff
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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