Auterra

What does a neighbourhood wine bar look like when that neighbourhood is well-heeled Armadale? Check out Auterra, the casual yet supremely polished sibling of three-hatted Amaru across the road. Since opening in 2021, the menu has evolved to offer more than just glossy, Instagrammable snacks, though the small plates still pack the greatest punch.

A cake-like crumpet ferries silky duck parfait and a curl of house-made duck ham, while puffy Parker House rolls soak up lemon myrtle butter. Abalone schnitzel is sandwiched between rounds of soft shokupan, and a reboot of sesame prawn toast deploys juicy marron and nutty mushroom XO.

Each is a great match for a broad wine list that goes big on small producers. The stylishly simple shopfront dining room leads to a sunny rear courtyard, where engaging staff are among the friendliest in all of Armadale.

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