The Bistro at Hillside Winery
Terroir-to-table cuisine at the Bistro
The Bistro is now closed for the season.
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025. Thank you for your continued support!
For bookings of 6 or more, please contact us directly by phone 250.487.1350 or email [email protected].
Dine with us
Our Bistro menu has been created with a focus on small plates so that you may indulge in and share a melody of flavours.
Get taken on a Food Lover’s journey, with terroir-to-table cuisine that draws inspiration from our 100% Naramata lifestyle. Executive Chef Evan Robertson and his talented team invite you to sit back, slow down and share. Be delighted while you savour interesting flavour combinations and ingredients that pair beautifully with the unique and compelling taste of Hillside wines.
The Bistro features a striking 65 seat dining area, lower outdoor patio and an upper open-air patio with breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake.
Fabulous food, service and ambiance! Best patio for a sunset in the Naramata/Penticton area.
Google review, Mark R.
Weddings
Our venue offers a blend of breathtaking scenery, exceptional culinary experiences, and award-winning wines, ensuring your wedding is an unforgettable event. Truly an idyllic setting for your special day.
Meet Chef Evan Robertson
With a culinary career spanning over two decades, Chef Evan Robertson has left an indelible mark on the gastronomic landscape, gracing the kitchens of award-winning restaurants across Canada. From the esteemed Hardware Grill in Edmonton to the picturesque Aerie Resort on Vancouver Island, and his transformative tenure at Calgary’s Pig and Duke, Chef Robertson’s culinary journey has been a testament to his enduring commitment to make a positive impact, both in the kitchen and beyond.
Since joining Hillside Winery in 2021, Chef Robertson has revolutionized the winery’s food and beverage program, infusing it with a hyper-focus on locally grown and foraged produce and ingredients. His collaboration with Winemaker, Kathy Malone has resulted in a harmonious fusion of exquisite flavors, perfectly complementing Hillside’s award-winning wines.
In 2023, Chef Evan earned Gold Medal Plates recognition for his sustainably sourced, locally inspired menus at Hillside Winery. He was further spotlighted on Disney’s “Chef vs Wild” reality competition series, where he showcased his passion for foraging food and crafting decadent meals amidst Canada’s remote and breathtaking wilderness.
Beyond his culinary achievements, Chef Evan remains deeply committed to giving back to his community. He continues to volunteer his time at Penticton and Naramata Elementary schools, imparting his culinary wisdom and nurturing the next generation with essential skills for a healthy and sustainable future.