The Dill — Eastern European Gastronomy in Ocean Grove

The Dill takes its name from the herb at the heart of Eastern European cooking — a fitting sign of what this Ocean Grove kitchen is about. Here the flavours and traditions of the region are cooked with local, seasonal produce from the Bellarine and beyond.

Led by Chef Ivan Roianov, the menu is shaped by Ukrainian heritage and a broader Eastern European sensibility, with food built for warmth, generosity and a strong sense of identity. Seafood still has its place — the coast is on the doorstep — but it now sits within a bigger story rather than defining it.

Seasonal influences drive the kitchen, with winter dinners adding particular depth. The Dill has earned recognition across Victoria for its approach to flavour and presentation, with a front-of-house team that brings the same care and attention to the room.

The result is a restaurant with a clear sense of place — coastal ingredients, Eastern European soul, and dishes that carry story and craft in equal measure.