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Wednesday 4pm - 10pm Thursday 4pm - 10pm Friday 4pm - 10:30pm Saturday 4pm - 10:30pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Ava. Milawa

Name: Ava. Milawa
Address: Shop 1, 1594 Snow Road, Milawa, VIC, 3678, AU
Telephone: +61428553307
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FOOD, FRIENDS + W**E
Casual dining in the heart of Milawa's gourmet region

03/11/2026

cellar & steak this weekend, 3 cuts - BYO w**e.
a le carte menu also available
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txt to book --> 0428 553 307

01/11/2026

a few favourites we couldn't open up without; ava's signature kingfish (iykyk) and freshly shucked oysters.
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we are back open friday 6th and saturday 7th of november
txt to book --> 0428 553 307

31/10/2026

something about sharing a bottle of vino you've been stashing, in a dimly lit restaurant, with a dry aged steak..
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open friday 6th and saturday 7th of november
txt to book --> 0428 553 307

14/10/2026

👀 are you joining us for our next steak night?
Friday 6th of November + Saturday 7th of November
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BYO w**e – $15 corkage
Vouchers welcome!
📞 Call or text to book: 0428 553 307

Just a little note – our phone isn't manned 24/7, so if we miss your call, feel free to send us a text and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

13/10/2026

EVENTS AT AVA 🥂

A little update from us!
Since transitioning Ava into a dedicated functions and events space, we've been busy planning some pretty special celebrations.

Our November & December weekends are now fully booked, and we couldn't be more grateful for the support as we step into this next chapter of Ava.
From weddings and engagement parties to birthdays, corporate events and everything in between, we're loving the opportunity to make Ava your own for the occasion.

We're still taking enquiries for weekday events and bookings into 2027, so if you've got something you're celebrating, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch with our team to chat about your next event.
Same Ava, just a little more exclusive. 🍸

12/10/2026

steak night is BACK!! 🥩🍷

We're firing things back up for two nights only!
Join us Friday 6th & Saturday 7th November for a steak-focused menu featuring our house dry-aged steaks, available both individually and in our signature sharing style.

Not a steak lover? Don't stress! We'll have a few other mains on offer, along with some of your favourite Ava entrées (and yes, the kingfish is back!).

🍇 BYO w**e – $15 corkage
💌 Ava vouchers welcome!
📞 Call* or text to book: 0428 553 307
*our phone isn't manned 24/7, so if we miss your call, feel free to send us a text and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

Limited spots across both nights, so get in quick to secure your table!
Good food, good w**e and a few familiar faces.

We can't wait to have you back in the dining room

07/10/2026

We aren’t closing our doors; we’re just changing how we open them.

To us, Ava has always been so much more than just a restaurant. It’s been a place for milestone birthdays, family catch-ups, and everything in between. We love what we’ve built here, and we want to make sure Ava is around for a very long time.

To make that happen, we’re shifting our focus. Ava is transitioning into a dedicated space for private events, celebrations, and exclusive pop-up dining experiences. It’s the same team, the same passion, and the same love for bringing people together over great food, just with a new way of doing things.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a big birthday, a baby shower, a long lazy lunch, or you just want an excuse to get your favourite people around one table, we are absolutely still here for it.

If we're being completely honest, running a small, independent restaurant in regional Victoria right now is tough. Between the rising costs, staffing shortages, and the endless hours behind the scenes, it takes a lot. We (Paul and Mon) and our incredible staff, family and friends have poured our hearts and souls into this space.
We are so proud of what Ava has become, and of every single memory we’ve made with you here.

This decision isn’t about walking away. It’s about focusing on what we love most, so we can keep doing it sustainably for years to come.

You’ll still see the same familiar faces and get the same genuine care and great food - just in a slightly different way.

We can’t wait to welcome you in for this next chapter.

Paul, Mon and the Ava team x

07/10/2026

TRADING

Looking to visit us? Ava no longer operates with regular trading hours or an à la carte dining service.
Our doors now open for private functions, weddings, celebrations, corporate events and selected pop-up dining experiences throughout the year.

POP-UP DINING
Missing dinner at Ava? We’ll be back around the table from time to time. All upcoming pop-up events and booking details will be announced via our Instagram and pages. (Steak night fans, we see you)

PRIVATE EVENTS
Ava is available for exclusive venue hire, giving you and your guests the space to yourselves for your celebration. From intimate gatherings to milestone events, weddings and corporate occasions, our team can tailor the space, food and service to suit.

PLANNING AN EVENT?
We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team to discuss your date and what you have in mind.
📧 : [email protected]
📞 : 0428 553 307

Please note, our phone is not monitored at all times. For the quickest response, please contact us via email.

07/10/2026

A little note about your Ava vouchers.

As of the end of September, Ava is no longer offering our regular à la carte dine-in service.
Instead, we’ve stepped into a new chapter - opening our doors for private events, weddings, celebrations and special pop-up dining experiences.

If you still have an Ava voucher waiting to be enjoyed, it remains valid.

You’re welcome to use your voucher at any of our upcoming Ava pop-up events, or anytime at our sister venue, Luca Pizza Wangaratta.

Please note, Ava vouchers cannot be redeemed through Luca’s online ordering system and will need to be presented and redeemed in-store.

While Ava may look a little different these days, the heart of what we do remains the same. We’re still here to bring people together over good food and to celebrate the moments, big and small.

From intimate dinners and milestone birthdays to weddings, engagements and everything in between, we can’t wait to continue being part of your celebrations in this next chapter of Ava.
Keep an eye on our socials for upcoming pop-ups and opportunities to join us back at Ava.

Paulie, Mon + Ava Team 💌

Address

Shop 1, 1594 Snow Road
Milawa, VIC
3678

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4pm - 10pm
Thursday	4pm - 10pm
Friday	4pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	4pm - 10:30pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+61428553307

Website

http://www.avamilawa.com.au/

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