The Kitchen Tootgarook

4.7 (425)

$A40 and under

Comfort Food

1917 Pt Nepean Rd, Tootgarook, AU-VIC 3941

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Welcome to The Kitchen Tootgarook, your laid back Mornington Peninsula local, just minutes from the beach and nearby Rye Pier, Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Thermal Springs.

Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch, plus dinner Thursday to Saturday.

Expect seriously delicious plates made with love: our famous Bacon & Salmon Sandwich with mango chutney, loaded smashed avo with house vegan fetta and pomegranate, fresh local Fettuccini Vongole, one the best Chicken Parma's around and plenty of gluten free options. Got dietaries? We’ve got you.

Proper coffee, local wines, beers and cracking cocktails. Bookings highly recommended (especially weekends), or just rock up and grab a spot in our dog friendly courtyard, join the big shared tables, and people watch on Morris Street with live music every weekend.

Come hungry, leave happy, come back tomorrow. You’ll feel like family from hello number 1.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Breakfast, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 06:30–15:00 Thu–Sat 06:30–21:00
Phone number
(03) 5903 5450
Website
http://thekitchens.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Sharkey
Catering
Get in touch with us to arrange a one on one with our Catering Events Manager and Executive Chef, to guarantee your event goes perfectly to plan & to give you & your guests something to talk about for a long time to come! Info about catering can be found on our website at https://thekitchens.au/catering OR email info@thekitchens.au
Private party facilities
From a small informal get-together, to an all out wedding, we can tailor all your in house or external catering needs. Designed to ensure you & your guests are delighted.From breakfasts to canape cocktail events & sit down substantial dinners, the team at The Kitchen will work alongside you to design and deliver youperfect for your event.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1917 Pt Nepean Rd, Tootgarook, AU-VIC 3941
Area
Tootgarook
Cross Street
Morris Street
Parking Details
Lots of parking along Morris Street, please note there is no standing on the east side of Morris Street (opposite side to The Kitchen)
Public transport
Bus stops one minute away from venue
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Kitchen Tootgarook.

4.7

(425)

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Kitchen Tootgarook offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "amazing" food and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the friendly, knowledgeable staff and diverse menu including standout dishes like steak and Sri Lankan curry. Despite occasional inconsistencies, the restaurant is a "special little place" with "great prices" and a "lovely" ambiance, making it a favorite for many.

425 Reviews

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Melissa
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place. The staff are so friendly and personable. The food is amazing, wonderful atmosphere and impeccable service. Wish we lived closer so could go more often. Will be back again next year after our hot springs visit.
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Graeme
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good value for money with very good food and plenty of it with a very nice and comfortable feel of ambiance to the restaurant
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Lisa
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always great food, service awesome, great prices.
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Amanda
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a special little place, food was awesome, the staff are always on point and friendly, I love going to the kitchen
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Pranay
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing customer service!!! I loved the energy and ambience of the place. Food was delicious, would definitely return here when I'm in the area.
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Morgan
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience and excellent food! The staff were warm, friendly and knowledgeable. The steak was the best we’ve had in years, and the Sri Lankan curry was rich and delicately spiced. There is a great selection of drinks, and our 5 year old loved the kids meal selection too. Highly recommended!
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Simone
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food, and very friendly staff with great service.
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Marian
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff always very cheerful and helpful. Food lovely.
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Cynthia
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on 27 June 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing experience after a recommendation to try this venue. We had the Parma which was dry and tasted like it was cooked from frozen. Chips were ok. Salad wasn’t anything special. We also ordered the Dromana mussels that were on the specials board. The mussels were overcooked and dried up. Not much broth. The flavour was there but it was just underwhelming and nothing like mussels at the rocks Mornington which is our preferred. Wine was good. Venue was freezing with no heater on. Music playlist didn’t match the decor giving it an overall weird vibe.
The Kitchen TootgarookResponded on 29 June 2026
Hi Cynthia, Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear your visit didn't live up to the recommendation that brought you to us. It's disappointing to read that several aspects of your meal and overall experience fell short of the standard we aim to deliver. Your comments regarding the parma, mussels, venue temperature and atmosphere have all been shared with our kitchen and management team, as this is certainly not the experience we want our guests to have. Mon has reached out to you directly, as we'd genuinely appreciate the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the experience we're known for. We hope you'll consider taking us up on the invitation. Thank you again for your honest feedback. – Bob
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Sue
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a lovey place to spend a few hours. Delicious food and happy, friendly team.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Breakfast, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 06:30–15:00 Thu–Sat 06:30–21:00
Phone number
(03) 5903 5450
Website
http://thekitchens.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Sharkey
Catering
Get in touch with us to arrange a one on one with our Catering Events Manager and Executive Chef, to guarantee your event goes perfectly to plan & to give you & your guests something to talk about for a long time to come! Info about catering can be found on our website at https://thekitchens.au/catering OR email info@thekitchens.au
Private party facilities
From a small informal get-together, to an all out wedding, we can tailor all your in house or external catering needs. Designed to ensure you & your guests are delighted.From breakfasts to canape cocktail events & sit down substantial dinners, the team at The Kitchen will work alongside you to design and deliver youperfect for your event.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1917 Pt Nepean Rd, Tootgarook, AU-VIC 3941
Area
Tootgarook
Cross Street
Morris Street
Parking Details
Lots of parking along Morris Street, please note there is no standing on the east side of Morris Street (opposite side to The Kitchen)
Public transport
Bus stops one minute away from venue
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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FAQs

Yes, The Kitchen Tootgarook welcomes private parties, and the team has experience catering weddings and larger events.

Yes, The Kitchen Tootgarook has outdoor seating, including a dog-friendly courtyard and plenty of tables outside that are lovely on sunny afternoons.

Thursday nights are a lovely choice for the Parma specials and a quieter dinner, while weekends are best if you want live music and a livelier atmosphere.

Yes, The Kitchen Tootgarook welcomes dietary requests: the description notes plenty of gluten-free options and vegan elements, and guests report staff are knowledgeable and attentive with celiac and other dietary needs; bookings are highly recommended so add requests when you book.

The Kitchen Tootgarook feels warm and cosy, a laid-back Peninsula local with calming green tones, eclectic touches, live weekend music and a welcoming indoor space that spills out to sunny outdoor seating.

Portions are generous, guests frequently describe the servings as plentiful and good value.

Yes, The Kitchen Tootgarook's cosy, calm lighting, well‑curated wine and cocktail list, and guests' Valentine's and romantic visits make it a lovely choice for a date night.

Expect lively, busy service at peak visits, the venue is often buzzing and has been at full capacity, while Thursday nights have been noted as quieter and more relaxed.

Yes, The Kitchen Tootgarook is family-friendly: it offers a kids’ meal selection, generous portions for children, and staff praised for being warm and attentive with families.

For a quieter, easy conversation dinner try Thursday nights; for the livelier weekend vibe with live outdoor music, visit over the weekend, breakfasts and lunches run daily.

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