Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door – Upper Moutere

Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door is an Upper Moutere restaurant offering seasonal dining, estate-grown wines, cellar door tastings and vineyard weddings in the heart of the Nelson Tasman region.

Surrounded by vines and overlooking neighbouring hop gardens, Moutere Hills combines fresh local food, boutique wine and beautiful rural scenery in one relaxed destination.

Visit for lunch, Friday evening dining or weekend brunch, discover Moutere Hills wines at the cellar door, or celebrate your wedding surrounded by the vineyard landscape of Upper Moutere.

Why Visit Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door?

• Destination restaurant in Upper Moutere
• Seasonal menus showcasing locally sourced produce
• Estate-grown Moutere Hills wines
• Cellar door and wine tastings
• Beautiful vineyard and hop-garden views
• Lunch Wednesday to Sunday
• Friday evening dining
• Weekend brunch
• Sharing platters
• Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options
• Children’s dining options
• Group wine tastings by arrangement
• Vineyard wedding venue for up to 60 guests
• Customisable wedding catering
• Relaxed rural setting in Nelson Tasman
• Convenient online restaurant bookings

Restaurant Dining in Upper Moutere

Moutere Hills combines great food, wine and the landscapes of Upper Moutere to create a memorable dining experience in the Tasman region.

The restaurant’s kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients sourced predominantly from local farms and producers, creating dishes that showcase the flavours and produce of the region.

Guests can relax overlooking the vines and neighbouring hop gardens while enjoying a meal paired with wine grown on the Moutere Hills property.

Whether you’re exploring Upper Moutere, travelling through Tasman or looking for somewhere special to meet family and friends, Moutere Hills offers relaxed vineyard dining in a beautiful rural setting.

Seasonal Restaurant Menu

The menu at Moutere Hills changes with the seasons, allowing the kitchen to make the most of fresh ingredients available from local growers and producers.

Depending on the current menu, diners can enjoy a selection of smaller dishes, substantial mains, sharing options, platters, sides and desserts.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices are available across the menu, and children’s dining options are also available.

Visit the Moutere Hills website to view the latest seasonal menu before your visit.

Moutere Hills Cellar Door

The Moutere Hills Cellar Door gives visitors the opportunity to discover boutique wines grown on the Upper Moutere property.

Knowledgeable staff can guide guests through the wines and help them discover varieties that suit their tastes or complement their meal.

The Moutere Hills range includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Rosé, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, sparkling wine and dessert ice wine.

Some Moutere Hills wines are available exclusively through the cellar door or directly online, making a visit an excellent opportunity to discover wines you may not find elsewhere.

Wine Tastings in Upper Moutere

Enjoy a wine tasting at the Moutere Hills Cellar Door and discover wines produced from grapes grown on the property.

Visitors can sample a selection of Moutere Hills wines while learning more about the different varieties and the vineyard.

Walk-ins are welcome. Groups of more than eight people should contact Moutere Hills in advance so the team can ensure they can accommodate everyone.

A cellar door visit can be enjoyed on its own or combined with lunch or dining at the restaurant, making Moutere Hills a great addition to a day exploring Upper Moutere and Nelson Tasman’s wine country.

Lunch Among the Vines

Enjoy a relaxed lunch surrounded by the rural scenery of Upper Moutere.

Choose from seasonal dishes or settle in with a sharing platter and a glass of Moutere Hills wine while taking in views across the vineyard and neighbouring hop gardens.

The restaurant is open for daytime dining from Wednesday through Sunday, making it an easy addition to a day exploring the Moutere and Tasman region.

Friday Evening Dining

Moutere Hills also opens for evening dining on Fridays.

Settle in for dinner accompanied by estate-grown wine and enjoy the vineyard atmosphere as the day winds down.

Friday service currently runs until 9pm.

Weekend Brunch

Start your weekend with brunch at Moutere Hills.

Weekend brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday mornings, providing another opportunity to enjoy the restaurant’s vineyard setting and locally inspired food.

Brunch is currently available from 8.30am to 10.30am.

Vineyard Weddings at Moutere Hills

Moutere Hills is a beautiful vineyard wedding venue near Nelson, offering couples a relaxed rural setting amongst the vines of Upper Moutere.

The venue can host weddings of up to 60 guests, creating an intimate setting for couples wanting to celebrate with their closest family and friends.

Weddings can be held on site, bringing the celebration together in one picturesque vineyard location with great food and Moutere Hills wines.

Wedding Catering

Food is an important part of any celebration, and Moutere Hills offers customisable wedding catering to help couples create a menu that suits their special day.

Combined with estate-grown wines and the restaurant team’s hospitality, the catering can be tailored to complement the style of the celebration.

Couples planning a wedding at Moutere Hills can contact the team directly to discuss their date, guest numbers, catering and individual requirements.

Nelson Tasman Vineyard Wedding Venue

The Upper Moutere location provides a beautiful alternative to a traditional city wedding venue.

Surrounded by vineyard landscapes and the countryside of Nelson Tasman, Moutere Hills provides an attractive backdrop for an intimate wedding celebration.

With the restaurant, cellar door, vineyard setting, food and wine brought together in one location, couples can create a relaxed celebration that reflects the character of the region.

Local Food & Estate-Grown Wine

One of the defining features of Moutere Hills is the connection between its food, wine and surrounding region.

The restaurant places an emphasis on ingredients sourced from nearby farms and producers, while the cellar door showcases wines grown on the Moutere Hills property.

This gives visitors an opportunity to experience two important parts of Nelson Tasman’s food and wine scene in one destination.

Groups & Wine Tastings

Moutere Hills welcomes groups wanting to experience its cellar door and wines.

Walk-ins are welcome for wine tasting, while groups of more than eight people should contact Moutere Hills in advance to arrange their visit.

For larger groups or visitors with specific requirements, contact the team directly before visiting.

Explore Upper Moutere & Nelson Tasman

Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door makes an excellent stop while exploring Upper Moutere and the wider Nelson Tasman region.

Vineyards, orchards, artisan producers and rural landscapes are an important part of the region’s character, and Moutere Hills brings local food and wine together in one picturesque destination.

Explore our Nelson Tasman Travel Guide for more places to visit, things to do and travel inspiration across the region.

Book Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door

Enjoy seasonal local food, estate-grown wines and beautiful vineyard surroundings at Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door in Upper Moutere.

Whether you’re planning lunch, Friday evening dining, weekend brunch, a cellar door wine tasting or an intimate vineyard wedding, Moutere Hills offers a relaxed way to experience the food, wine and scenery of Nelson Tasman.

Support local and book direct with Moutere Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door.