Our Story

Max’s Restaurant is the Mornington Peninsula’s original winery restaurant.

In 1994, a young Max Paganoni returned from his travels through Europe with the dream of showcasing his home, the (then) little known region of the Mornington Peninsula to the world. With a passion for local produce and wines, he set out to create the Peninsula’s first winery restaurant.

Fast forward to today and the multi-award winning, highly regarded restaurant is serving local, seasonal modern dishes to guests from all over the world.

Our Story

Max’s Restaurant is the Mornington Peninsula’s original winery restaurant.

In 1994, a young Max Paganoni returned from his travels through Europe with the dream of showcasing his home, the (then) little known region of the Mornington Peninsula to the world. With a passion for local produce and wines, he set out to create the Peninsula’s first winery restaurant.

Fast forward to today and the multi-award winning, highly regarded restaurant is serving local, seasonal modern dishes to guests from all over the world.

Weddings at Max’s

The food, the service, the views: celebrate your special day with us.

Our team have a wealth of experience in working with couples to create their perfect day. Each wedding at Max’s is as unique as the couple themselves.

Packages vary from casual barbeques to formal seated events to cocktail parties to bespoke receptions created by you. We value your input and ideas and will work with you to design the day of your dreams.

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Weddings at Max’s

The food, the service, the views: celebrate your special day with us.

Our team have a wealth of experience in working with couples to create their perfect day. Each wedding at Max’s is as unique as the couple themselves.

Packages vary from casual barbeques to formal seated events to cocktail parties to bespoke receptions created by you. We value your input and ideas and will work with you to design the day of your dreams.

LEARN MORE

What’s On at Max’s

Max’s Restaurant offers a calendar of special events throughout the year. Get a group together and join us for a celebration of food, family and festivity

MP Experience Tours

The total food and wine experience on the Mornington Peninsula

MP Experience Tours

The total food and wine experience on the Mornington Peninsula

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