Truffle season has begun, so it’s time to celebrate these earthy and aromatic treats. Whether you’re a truffle connoisseur, a person trying truffles for the first time, or you just like to hang out with truffle dogs, you can find some of the best truffle experiences right here in Victoria. From eating the truffle to harvesting it for yourself, here are some great truffle experiences to try around Melbourne and Victoria.
1. Go on the ultimate truffle tour at Queen Vic Market
Celebrate the truffle season by embarking on a tasty truffle trail around Queen Victoria Market. Led by a truffle specialist tour guide, you’ll indulge in generous tastings of truffle-infused treats, including cheese, salami, honey, pasta and chocolate. This tour takes two hours, and will take place on July 6 and August 3.
If you don’t have time for a tour, pop by RIPE Cheese and try their viral truffle cheese toastie. This sensational treat is available at their market stall until September 1, or until truffles run out.
📍Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2. Indulge in Sunday brunch at NOMAD
Start your Sunday right with a delightful winter truffle brunch at NOMAD on Flinders Lane. Indulge in delicious brunch dishes, like hash browns and baked eggs, with a luxurious truffle twist. Pair the truffle brunch will take place every Sunday morning from July 7 to August 18. Find out more.
📍187 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
3. Try the annual Truffle Dinner at Taxi Kitchen
Head to Taxi Kitchen inside the Transport Hotel for an excellent dining experience. Feel cosy with a truffle-infused menu, paired with matched wines to keep you buzzing. Truffle dogs will also make a guest appearance. This annual dinner will take place on Thursday August 15. Learn more here.
📍Fed Square, Flinders Street &, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4. Unwind with a luxurious feast at Chancery Lane
Chancery Lane is serving up an intimate four-course truffle feast, accompanied by truffle snacks and a dreamy truffle crème brûlée for dessert. Flinders Truffles will also be there on the night, sharing their truffle knowledge. This meal costs $150 per person, with an extra $65 for matched wine. Check it out on Wednesday July 17 at 6:30pm. More info here.
📍430 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
5. Try truffles at Bomba
Bomba is throwing a special Truffle Event for lunch or dinner on Sunday July 14. Try delectable treats like truffle-infused caviar in this special set menu. It costs $130 per person. Check out the menu here.
📍103 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
6. Try the annual truffle dinner at Matilda 159 Domain
Get ready for smoky flavours and native ingredients at Matilda 159 Domain. In their underground private dining room, you’ll savour a set menu of truffle delights. The annual dinner will take place on Thursday July 18 at 6:30pm. It costs $140 per person, with an extra $65 for matched wine. Learn more here.
📍159 Domain Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
7. Enjoy a feast at Smith St Bistrot
This gem on Smith Street celebrating truffles with a special French feast. Look forward to dishes like chicken ‘demi deuil’ with truffle and pine mushroom, and quince tart tatin topped with truffle. Flinders Truffles will be there to share their expertise. Dinner costs $120 per person, with an extra $60 wine pairing. Check it out at Smith St Bistrot on Tuesday July 23 at 6:30. Find out more.
📍300 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066
8. Have a fabulous night at Estelle
Estelle is serving up four courses of truffle goodness. Try truffle tartlet, fermented truffle, truffle custard and more. This experience will take place at $6:30pm on Wednesday June 26 and Thursday June 27. It costs $140 per person, with an extra $65 for matched wine. More details here.
📍243-245 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
9. Go truffle hunting with adorable dogs at Gembrook Truffles
Drive about an hour from the CBD to Gembrook Truffles, a truffle farm in the Dandenong Ranges. There, you’ll go truffle hunting and learn more about the growing process. You’ll be accompanied by Willow, a truffle hunter and a very good girl! After the hunt, enjoy some truffle tasting at the Hairy Dog Cafe. There will be a limited number of fresh truffles or an inoculated truffle tree to purchase on the day. The total experience will take about three hours. Find out more.
📍Main St, Gembrook VIC 3783
10. Escape to Red Hill Truffles in the Mornington Peninsula
There’s a few different experiences to try at Red Hill Truffles. Join Jenny and the truffle hunting dogs and search through the rich volcanic soil. Then, enjoy brunch, lunch or some special truffle tasting events. See what’s available here.
📍235 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937
11. Go hunting with Truffle Treasures
If you’d rather head west of Melbourne instead of east, visit Truffle Treasures in Daylesford. Try out their Complete Truffle Indulgence tour, which includes truffle hunting with canines Abbie and Holly, followed by a feast at Sault Restaurant.
Of course, you can also go truffle hunting by itself, or visit their farm gate to purchase their products directly. Otherwise, head to the winter markets in Ballan every second Saturday of each winter month, to get your hands on their truffle goods. Learn more here.
📍68 Sultana Rd, Blakeville VIC 3461
12. Go truffle hunting among oak trees at Black Cat Truffles
90 minutes from Melbourne, and 15 minutes from Ballarat, you’ll find Black Cat Truffles. During the winter months, they’re offering some cool truffle experiences. Go truffle hunting through their truffière, then indulge in a seasonal degustation meal. If you’d prefer not to go foraging, you can try the set menu on its own on Saturdays and Sundays. Learn more here.
📍150 Howards Rd, Wattle Flat VIC 3352
13. Unearth truffles at The Truffle House
Head to this farm in South Gippsland and take part in their Truffle Hunt & Dine experience. Warm up with a ‘shot’ of truffle soup by the fire. Then, embark on your truffle journey under the French oaks, accompanied by trusty truffle dogs. After you’ve unearthed some fresh truffles, you’ll return to the Truffle House for a range of truffle dishes, and a drink from the local winery. These hunts will take place on Sundays from 11:30am to 2:30pm, from June 23 to August 11. See more here.
📍840 Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Jumbunna VIC 3951