Bau Bau Dining

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 9pm
18 Ranelagh Dr, Mount Eliza VIC 3930

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Intimate Mount Eliza Italian with a seasonal, produce-driven menu and set-lunch value

Intimate dining room with carpeted floors keeping noise at bay and a small open kitchen visible to diners. The space transitions from a relaxed daytime feel to warm, candle-lit intimacy in the evenings, with a welcoming team that makes guests feel genuinely looked after.

Open kitchen showing chef Dan's craft; seasonally rotating menu tied to Mornington Peninsula producer relationships including Peninsula sparkling water and fresh local seafood; knowledgeable floor team who guide wine pairings with precision.

Italian kitchen sensibility applied to Mornington Peninsula produce; the team expresses Italian heritage through technique and wine culture while rooting the dishes firmly in local seasonal ingredients including Peninsula seafood and farm produce.

Premium fine dining with a clear value entry point in the $68 set lunch; dinner runs approximately $120 per person. The majority consider the quality commensurate; a minority find portions on the smaller side relative to price.

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18 Ranelagh Dr, Mount Eliza VIC 3930

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Mount Eliza

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