Rustico at Hay Shed Hill

Next time you are touring around Margaret River, put Hay Shed Hill on your must-stop winery itinerary. Not only will you find excellent wines, but a darn fine restaurant too, Rustico at Hay Shed Hill.

The staff at the Hay Shed Hill cellar door have that famous Margaret River hospitality. They’re friendly and happy to have a yarn over a tasting or two.

You’ll also find a small art gallery here.

At the cellar door there’s a range of great local produce and wine-themed giftware. You’re sure to meet their famous wine dog Becky, a beautiful black Labrador, who has graced the cover of a wine dogs book.

The grounds are filled with rusted metal artwork, as well as some beautiful roses.

Drinks

Now that we were in the know with our favourite drops at the cellar door, we ordered a nice drop of Shiraz and an SBS. There’s a good range of drinks available, including non-alcoholic “Mocktails”, if you’d like something fancy, without the booze.

Food

The lovely restaurant may seem familiar, the original Rustico, is a popular tapas spot on the Rockingham foreshore.

Their sister restaurant has a similar Spanish small plates menu, that are perfect to share with friends – or in our case our daughter. She was so pleased to see that a good 70-80% of the menu items are gluten free. The only dish we chose that wasn’t GF was the crisp croquettes ($16) filled with gooey cheese and sweetcorn were a hit, especially dunked in aioli.

The fried goat’s cheese ($18) is creamy and lush. Drizzled in a little orange blossom honey it’s perfect with a sip of vino {gf}. We just can’t go past a bit of pork belly ($26), the moist belly meat, topped with crisp crackle is served with a burnt apple and pedro ximinez jus {gf}. The lamb scotch fillet ($25) sat upon a deliciously smoked eggplant and shiraz salsa {gf}

We also enjoyed the Duck tacos ($24) and broccolini ($16) sautéed with garlic and pistachio. And no Spanish feast is complete without PATATAS BRAVAS ($12). Super crisp spuds, cooked in Spanish spices and served with a chipotle aioli for even more kick. {gf}.

After all that we had no room for dessert or cheese and biscuits. If you love your cheese there’s lots of cheese to take away too.

All in All

The food and wine at Hay Shed Hill is fantastic. This wasn’t our first visit to Rustico at Hay Shed Hill and it certainly won’t be our last!

The Details

Address: 511 Harmans Mill Road, Wilyabrup, WA.
Phone: 9755 6046
Website: hayshedhill.com.au
Disabled Access: Yes, there is disabled parking, ramps and a disabled bathroom.
Distance from Car Parking area: There’s a little walk from the gravel car park to the restaurant, via the cellar door.
Grandchild Friendly: Yes, there is a children’s menu.

See other places to visit and dine at in Margaret River here.

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Stella is loving retirement! Besides her loves of gardening, reading and painting, she adores spending time with her family and being out and about in Perth. Living in the Perth Hills, her time is often spent brunching with her husband at one of Kalamunda’s many cafes or enjoying a food platter over a glass of wine at a Bickley Valley winery.