Photo: Mangia @ Saddler's

Pokolbin, Hunter Valley

Mangia @ Saddler's

TastingVaries
Cellar doorOpen Fri–Sun
BookingsWalk-ins welcome

Mangia @ Saddler's is run by Venetian chef Chiero from a vintage Airstream parked in the picnic garden on the Saddler's Creek grounds on Marrowbone Road. The kitchen turns out handmade pasta, slow-cooked meats and fresh seafood, with new specials each week paired to Saddler's own wines. It is casual service with restaurant-standard cooking, served alfresco by the vines, and both families and dogs are welcome.

Service runs Friday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday from noon to 3pm, with live acoustic music across both. Walk-ins are welcome, though a larger group is worth booking ahead. Chef Chiero also runs private food and wine experiences and sells a deli pantry of sauces, antipasti and ready-to-eat meals to pair with wine at home, so the visit can carry beyond the table.

At this restaurant

Tasting
Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcome
On site
Dining on site (Mangia @ Saddler's)Live music
Who it suits
Family-friendly (Family friendly)Dog-friendly (Dog friendly)
Getting there
Views

Food & stay

Diners at outdoor tables in front of Saddler's Creek's cellar door and Bluegrass Room, with a musician performing nearby.
Photo: Mangia @ Saddler's

Mangia @ Saddler's

Italian

Sun – WedClosed
Thu5pm – 7:30pm
Fri – Sat11:30am – 2:30pm

Getting here & good to know

Mangia @ Saddler's is at 15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, in Hunter Valley.

Can I visit Mangia @ Saddler's without booking?
Walk-ins are welcome at Mangia @ Saddler's, though booking ahead is wise for weekends, larger groups.
When is Mangia @ Saddler's open?
Mangia @ Saddler's is open Friday to Sunday. See the full opening hours in the visit panel on this page.
How far is Mangia @ Saddler's from the centre of the Hunter Valley?
Mangia @ Saddler's is about 4.5 km from the centre of the Hunter Valley, in Pokolbin.
What can I pair with a visit to Mangia @ Saddler's?
Close to Mangia @ Saddler's you can add Saddler's Creek for lunch, Saddler's Creek for another tasting and Iron Gate to stay nearby. Build them into a day on the trip planner.
Is Mangia @ Saddler's dog-friendly?
At Mangia @ Saddler's: Dog friendly
Can I bring children to Mangia @ Saddler's?
At Mangia @ Saddler's: Family friendly

Nearby places to visit

  1. Winery exterior with wine barrels and outdoor seating at Saddler's Creek, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleySaddler's CreekPokolbin · 0.1 km
  2. Grapevine leaves backlit by sunset at Kelman, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyKelmanPokolbin · 0.2 km
  3. Terracotta building entrance with visitors gathered at Iron Gate, Pokolbin, Hunter ValleyIron GatePokolbin · 1.6 km
Places within a short drive of Mangia @ Saddler's.

Details last checked 2026-08-09.

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