AWARDS
Awarded one chef's hat 2009, Good Food Guide.
LOCATION
Killcare is located on the scenic Central Coast of NSW, an hours drive from Sydney CBD.
WINTER at BELLS
Winter is the season for truffles at Bells at Killcare. Throughout June and July, fresh black Manjimup truffles from Western Australia will arrive weekly into the kitchen, ready to be turned into deliciously decadent dishes. Book now to experience Manfredi’s truffle-based menu.
ACCOMMODATION
Relax in the privacy of one of their brand new coastal style cottages nestled in the lush gardens of the retreat… Enjoy a refreshing walk along the many coastal trails of the Bouddi National Park… Unwind beside a cosy open fire inside your cottage or the library in the manor house.
Friday 25 July. Plan ahead for our mid season Italian Christmas Feast. Manfredi’s menu will feature the famous tortelli di zucca- made with our own garden-grown pumpkins - and other traditional favourites. Five courses for $85 per person or $140 with matching wines. Bookings essential.
OPENING TIMES
Bells at Killcare is open for dinner seven nights from 6.30pm and for lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12.00pm.
BELLS DINING ROOM AND BAR
The vision for the new Bells at Killcare is to create a retreat together with an authentic regional restaurant. The charming restaurant seats 60 in the main dining room with another 20 seats on the large verandah, plus two private dining rooms seats 15. The reataurant is open 7 nights and Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is open for non guests.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The menu is Italian-inspired and seasonal under the direction of renowned and celebrated chef Steve Manfredi. His approach is to provide uncomplicated, skilful fresh and delicious food, using local ingredients such as Hawkesbury River oysters and local seafood as well as Gundooee Wagyu beef rom the Central Tablelands and Bangalo from the Northern Rivers.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Stefano Manfredi is a leading exponent of modern Italian cooking. Born in Lombardy region of northern Italy he came to Australia in 1961. His culinary journey was launched when he opened his first restaurant in 1983. Manfredis Restsaurant transformed the way the cuisine of Italy was offered in Sydney.
FUNCTIONS
Bells at Killcare is a wonderful venue for a wedding. Bells Restaurant can cater for up to 70 people for a diner or 200 people for a stand up cocktail party. Concertina glass doors open onto the huge veranda overlooking the gardens which is the ideal spot to hold your Garden Ceremony and be served champagne and canapes. The price includes a 5-hour reception. Two other private dining rooms of up to 16 people each are available. The whole house can be exclusively booked for an additional fee of $l,400. Menus can be tailored to suit your requirements.
