Terrafina at Hester Creek

We had an absolutely incredible dinner on the patio to celebrate my brother-in-law’s birthday. We started with the focaccia and the lemon herb butter (thyme and parsley). My sister-in-law had the fettuccine with braised beef, tomato sauce, heirloom carrots, fried egg and crispy potato. The birthday boy enjoyed the fish of the day with local potato, blistered tomato, pancetta braised, scallion, and smoked tomato broth with crispy breadcrumbs and green oil. My partner and I split the Potato Truffle Pizza with thinly sliced potato, garlic oil, mozzarella, parmesan, chili flakes, truffle aioli, arugula and the spring pea risotto. We had asked for the chilli flakes to be served on the side, but the kitchen neglected to do so. Fortunately, my partner who is not crazy about spicy, did not mind them. The pizza was much larger than we expected and oozing flavour and texture. The risotto was creamy and somewhat bland next to the pizza, but the ribbons of zucchini and carrot were an elegant presentation. Dessert was a chocolate crème brûlée, and the orange almond cake, both of which were delightful. With three glasses of wine, the total came to about $230 Canadian, which, for the quality of the food and service, I found quite reasonable for a special meal Staff make sure that water glasses are refilled promptly, and everything was perfect. Bathrooms pristine.

A delightful dining experience from start to finish! The ambiance? Clean and cozy—just the right balance of warmth and elegance. Our server, Adrian, was nothing short of perfection—smiling, knowledgeable, and impressively efficient, possibly a hospitality ninja in disguise. The food? A masterpiece. The burrata, dressed up in a fresh vegetable and salmon salad, was a symphony of flavors. The gnocchi? So pillowy and delicious, they deserve their own fan club. The meatballs? Legendary. And to top it all off, a tiramisu so perfect it could bring tears to a dessert lover’s eyes. Pair it all with the exceptional Hester Creek Wines, with Syrah likely stealing the show. Adrian, thank you for making this experience truly memorable—we’ll be back!

I went there for a late lunch after my wine tasting and I must say the view on the patio is quite lovely. The food was good and service too. I might have chosen poorly, but I was not impressed by my panini. However, the soup was delicious. I think it might be a great place to have dinner, and if you don't mind paying 50$ for a lunch!

Dear Management, I wanted to bring to your attention a matter that I believe requires immediate review. My wife and I recently returned to your property after a number of years, this time as guests in the villas. We were looking forward to dining at your restaurant and had made a reservation for dinner. Unfortunately, the experience left us quite disappointed due to the surprisingly poor food quality. To be clear, the villa accommodations are excellent and the front-of-house service was exceptional. Brittney, our server, was attentive, professional, and provided outstanding service—we truly appreciated her. However, what stood out starkly was the lack of flavour and execution in the food, which was consistent across multiple dishes. Specific Observations: Beet appetizer – Well-prepared and enjoyable. No complaints. Smoked Pulled Pork Pizza – The menu contains inconsistencies (some pizzas are labeled as such, others are not). More importantly, the pizza was flavourless. There was no visible sauce layer, and the white sauce was only lightly drizzled over the lettuce topping—far too subtle to contribute meaningfully to the dish. The overall result was dry and bland. Fettuccine Pasta (Main) – Shockingly, this dish tasted nearly identical to the pizza: lacking any distinct flavour, seasoning, or depth. It felt like an oversight rather than a crafted meal. Frankly, something in your kitchen appears to be fundamentally off. Whether it’s a recipe issue, quality control lapse, or inconsistent execution, I encourage you to have someone from management taste the dishes currently being served. I also suggest a thorough audit of food preparation standards and seasoning practices. A review of your recent online reviews shows others have reported similar concerns—this is not an isolated incident. We love the resort and hope to continue returning in the future. But the current food quality is not reflective of the overall excellence we’ve experienced in other areas of your property. I’m confident your team can address this, and I hope to see clear improvements on our next visit. Sincerely, Shawn

If you haven’t been to Terrafina, you need to go! This place offers a true Tuscan vibe right in the heart of wine country. From the moment we arrived, every detail was spot on—the music, the warm and rustic decor, and the absolutely amazing food. The service was top notch, especially thanks to our fantastic server, Brittany, who made the experience even better. Hester Creek wines were the perfect pairing for every dish. The Italian-influenced menu is full of mouthwatering options—from the pillowy gnocchi to the perfectly cooked steak and delicious arancini. Everything was flavorful, beautifully presented, and made with care. Highly recommend for a romantic evening, special celebration, or just a memorable meal with friends. Can’t wait to go back!

Not that great Went for dinner Easter Sunday as we were staying at the villas ../ been to the restaurant many times but the last 3 visits seems to be getting worse with each visit. Easter dinner was not that great ..actually awful… The appys that were ordered were great probably the only thing that was good that evening.. buratta and the ribs were good The main dinner dishes sucked terribly!! The chicken main was super salted.. yea I understand that the prosciutto itself is salted but then added even more salt and was not edible and the gnocchi were absolutely disgusting. My wife’s seafood stew with fregola was sub par Brittney our server apologies profusely regarding the dishes and she was the best part of our night… she offered us Complementary desserts which the lemon cake was good BUT the chocolate crème brûlée was not cooked or as the culinary term is “set” … she even noted that it didn’t look right. I guess they have a chef that doesn’t care about putting out a good product. The 2021 “the judge” red wine was just okay .. a bit weak …probably should have ordered the 2017 vintage as it was probably their best one as of late. On a good note… the villa breakfast was better than the dinner the night before. As my wife said … probably stay away form Terrafina restaurant. Left a bad taste ( literally) in my mouth..

One of my favourite dining establishments in the Osoyoos/Oliver area. I come up from the lower mainland 2-3 times a year and this restaurant is the first I dine at. Highly recommend the potato and truffle pizza, charcuterie on the patio, baked brie and meatballs. The tiramisu is absolutely heavenly. I wasn’t a fan of the polenta fries. Great wine selection, especially the trebianno wine. Highly recommend making your way over to Hester creek before or after your meal for an amazing wine tasting!

We had a wonderful lunch here on a hot, sunny Sunday. The pergola and patio umbrella helped keep us cool while we enjoyed some amazing food! I had an open faced pork belly sandwich that was savoury from some melted Brie and crispy pork belly, sweet from the apple butter, peppery from the arugula and tangy from the pickled red onions. It was so delicious along with a freshly made side Caesar salad! I enjoyed the ti amo margarita with some tequila, sparkling wine and lime. My wife had the potato & truffle pizza which she raved about! Nice savouriness from the potatoes and mozzarella, spicy and peppery from the chili flakes and arugula and richness from the truffle aioli. She had a lovely Cabernet Merlot wine with it. Total was just under $55/person including tip and worth every penny!

Excellent menu with great food quality. Service is vey personable and friendly. Always a great place to dine.

Stopped by for appetizers while out wine tasting. We split a glass of Pinot Gris and had the burrata and polenta fries. For dessert, we had a tiramisu. The food quality was great. Service was friendly and professional. We ate inside - the space was full and a little louder than average, but not bad. There is an outdoor seating area that has a distant view of the valley, but the gravel parking lot is in the foreground.

One of our favourites. Great spot for a glass of wine to sit and relax. Even better if you can get a glass of rose on the patio on a warm afternoon.

Ordered the gnocchi with chicken- very good sat outside perfect view of mountains. An almost Tuscan feel to everything.

Absolutely wonderful experience. The location is beautiful sitting under the grape arbour. The service was fine. The food was spectacular. We had the tuna plate which was amazing - we weren't sure what to expect and it was perfectly seared tuna, prosciutto, tomato salad and bread and I had the bucatini pasta dish. Both were wonderful. The wine to go with it, also wonderful. We had a lovely experience and will be back. Would highy recommend.

The outdoor patio seating area has natural cover from an old vine! But since we're here off season it's not yet open. I'm guessing once July 1 rolls around it should be. The restaurant is beautiful and welcoming with tall vaulted ceilings bar seating and views of all the action in the kitchen! I appreciate the suggested wine pairings with all their menu items. We ordered the following items: Antipasti- excellent could have this as dinner! Lamb shanks- very good but gets cold because of the pairing with arugula and quinoa salad Duck- breast was cooked perfectly except the rest of the dish was cold. Not sure if the duck confit and gnocchi were supposed to be served that way or if everything is prepared in advance then reheated. Makes sense but then please serve it on hot plates or heat it until everything is hot, not lukewarm. Otherwise the duck tasted good, just wish all our food was hot.

Definitely make reservations, this place is worth it. Right beside the Hester Creek Winery (which is a must see/drink) Very eclectic menu, tons of interesting choices. The meatballs were amazing, the seared tuna was good as well.

Pete, our server, was wonderful, he made the meal a great experience. The pizza was amazing; the short ribs could have used more seasoning. The tiramisu was good and the affongatto was great.

Incredible service, stunning location, and delicious food!! Book ahead because the patio fills up early! Lorelie, our server, was fun and chatty and very accommodating! She was so wonderful and made our meal complete! We had the pesto pasta and grilled veg gnocchi. Both came with a ton of perfectly grilled vegetables with tons of flavour and color. A bit too much oil for my liking but it was still very delicious. The gnocchi is out of this world. It melts in your mouth and has the perfect amount of chew and sear. Yum!! This place is a must visit when in Oliver. Grab a bottle of Rose and enjoy the patio! Apparently the brunch is something else too (next time). And a huge thank you to Lorelie! You really are outstanding!

They hosted our company staff Christmas party. They blew it out of the park. Terrific road wine and hospitality. Thank you for a memorable evening.

Had a terrific anniversary dinner here. The food was incredible, the service was on point and the atmosphere was lovely. We ordered a pizza for our son which was absolutely delicious with nice herbs, tangy sauce and flavourful cheese all on top of a nice thin crust. I had a filled pasta dish and you can tell the pasta was made from scratch. The pasta dough was thing and the filling inside flabourful. My husbands short rib was fall of the bone tender and delicious. We will be returning.

Food and drinks are awesome. Service is absolutely terrible. Management does not want to accommodate a party of 10 and turns around and walks away from customer. This is my second and third attempt of coming here and they are rude and disrespectful every time.

Beautiful place, we are inside because it was cool outside in the patio. We had the last table avalible for a walk ins because of the cool patio area, so we would reccomend a reso. Great drink selection with neighboring vineyards and the cider place too! I had the rissotto and it was good but the mushrooms had lost some of their favour. The crunchy kale was a treat! My husband had the shrimp and scallop linguini and although he said it tasted amazing the portion size was a lot less than what he expected. Service was very friendly and knowledgable and the staff were so sweet to bring my hubby, celebrating his bday, a little treat even though he had decided against dessert. It was very thoughtful! Would be great place for a date night or a group enjoying the various vineyards!

My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited sixty wineries. You can follow our various locations with this disclaimer. That's sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired.... including one called The Judge. Can you believe the hosts behind the counters at wineries are not allowed to drink? Wouldn't that be the first and most obvious reward? Rules dictate that each bottle be opened and tested to ensure samples given meet the quality necessary to sell said bottles. Makes sense, but unbelievably, the hosts are not allowed to swallow. No swallowing. Who would spit? Wouldn't the whole point be that you swallow? ...cough... Wait, no, I'm being serious. The host at Hester Creek that served my samples totally agreed as we discussed this trivia nugget. I repeat, this was a serious topic at the counter this day. We concurred that it was colossal waste of wine. And as we talked, such opportunity emerged; the host was required to open a new bottle. She pulled the cork, poured a glass, swirled, and took a sip. She swished, bent over the wine spittoon, glanced around the room, and swallowed. I caught that! And I'll never expose which host it was. I imagine more hosts do such and don't admit it, and said host immediately got my request. Hester Creek is an amazing winery featuring both a villa and a restaurant (Terrafina), the latter of which we also took in. The winery is one of the larger ones, traditional, with a large shopping area and an even larger tasting bar meant to accommodate dozens of people. As such, the time of day/ year may greatly affect your enjoyment, as even in August, I had to wait almost ten minutes before finding a space by the counter. But it is worth it. Admittedly, the wine shop is well-organized, but lacks personality. The interior doesn't look too different than most of the others in the region not built to resemble a castle. The wines offered are broad selection with many memorable tastes, with their flagship at the time, The Judge, taking top honors. Topped tables and standing vinyl signs punctuated the wide expanse of a tasting lounge, impressive though ultimately compromising panache in favor of advertising. It's a damn shame given how amazing the building and surrounding vistas are. I mean we're there already, travelling obviously long distances--you don't have to treat your tasting lounge like an upmarket Save-On. Terrafina, on the other hand, is a beautiful restaurant with serving areas in both the blistering Arrakis-like sun and in the air-conditions interior, the latter we selected. The only issue we had was entirely personal, as we had drunk too much at Road 13 not one hour earlier. The $29 antipasto platter tempted me, but opted for the calzone instead. Our dishes were astounding, and I respect the waiting staff for tolerating our attention span, that of a ferret on a double espresso. This is the kind of restaurant I wanted badly in my home town, and only recently and thankfully received. The reason Hester Creek tops the list of locations in the region is not so much just Hester Creek or its villa (which we may return to in 2017 depending on schedule and/or finances) but the fact that Gehringer Brother is walking distance across the street. In an expanse of rolling vineyards, there are no other two wineries that are as close. So yeah, this is place to go. Worth it. And always respects a host who swallows.

The hostess was friendly and accommodating. The server was very knowledgeable about the food and the Vineyard. When she didn't know an answer to one of our questions (one was even about the recipe!), she found out for us. She provided exceptional service, was very congenial, and professional. She wasn't over-attentive, nor did she push the wine list. I appreciated how welcoming she was, especially compared to some of the other restaurants in the region. I was very happy to find vegetarian options on the menu. I don't believe anything was vegan, and gluten free options seemed really limited. The buffalo mozzarella are refreshing, flavorful, light cheese pillows paired with crisp baguette toasts and tomato. The panzanella is a delightful salad with olives, bocconcini, artichoke hearts and dressing-soaked croutons that maintain their crunch. My favorite part of the meal was the cauliflower and saffron soup. It was incredibly creamy and took on the flavor of the parmesan rind. At times I wondered if it was a truffled cheese soup because it was very rich and velvety. At the end of the meal we received house-made orange lollipops. They tasted and looked artificial, which wasn't very enjoyable. Overall, however, this was the best meal and dining experience I had during my trip in the Okanagan. I would certainly return.

We were so well taken care of by friendly and informative staff. The food was over-the-top delicious - especially the rose milkshake and lemon cake (best ever) we 'shared' for dessert. Also loved the orrachetti and tuna! The suggested wine pairings were spot on. Gorgeous setting can't be beat! Thank you for a memorable experience.

Had better here. Tonight's dinner was disappointing. I had the prawn and pancetta linguine and it was dry and tasteless. And my friend had the pork belly and it was super dry, like a chicken breast. Not sure what happened in the kitchen tonight but I was not impressed with the quality this time.

fantastic food, absolutely delicious. service outstanding. Ask for Peter as your server. 5 stars x 2 Doug and Dawne Lewis

First wrote a review for Terrafina at Hester Creek, June 2018. We were back at the Villa again this year, thanks for taking our reservation at the restaurant. We had a great meal, great service and enjoyed everyone doing their part to make our Hester Properties' experience the best. Nice to know that the "New Chef" is great because last year (2019, I did not write about the bad meal and thought it was just me). We will see you again in 2021.

The charcuterie board is stellar! We also shared the roasted vegetable gnocchi with added elk sausage, it was simply gorgeous!! The service was impeccable and very friendly.

We had a great lunch (early Oct 2017). The place was packed but it was around 1:30pm on a Saturday. We had a small high top table close to the bar and were served by the bar tender who was very professional like the rest of the staff. Not overly chatty or syrupy like most places these days, just good solid info of the menu and quick with suggestions when asked. The food arrived promptly and was high quality and fantastic. They do a great job and I recommend lunch here to anyone traveling the wine tour route.

Very disappointing... We travel to Osoyoos every year and each year, we book at Terrafina. I've always found it's one of the best places to dine here. Last night was the exception. Francesco was our server and he was very kind and hospitable. He suggested the Trebbiano, which was excellent. Here's where it went south...I ordered the Cornish game hen and naturally I assumed I would have received the whole hen, especially for $31. When it arrived, I received a breast, a drum stick and a wing, which of course was too small to eat. Again, very disappointing. If I were to return, I would keep it simple and stick to a pizza or a pasta as that is the only items with substance for the price.

This place never disappoints! The food is always great, the staff are super friendly and it's just such a beautiful patio among the 50 year old canopy of vines to have lunch or dinner.

We use to go to this restaurant every visit to Oliver ,(2 or 3 times a year )unfortunately they changed owners and now we can't get homemade pickle, wine collection is non existent and guessed what today I had hair on my pizza!! Long hair!! So never going back again! Really waist of money!

This restaurant was recommended to us. Appetizers were very tasty. Main entrees were super oily, everything was floating in oil.... when complained to the waitress - no action taken. Usually in normal class restaurants chef apologizes, takes it off the bill - not here:(:(

Ambiance was amazing and food was fantastic. Not only was the food delicious, it was reasonably priced (not cheap, but you're getting perfectly prepared food and quality for your money!). Although we were there for dinner, we are anxious to go back and try lunch on their stunning vine-covered patio which is reminiscent of the rolling vineyards and wineries in Italy and France.

Easily, the worst dining experience I've had in virtually my whole life. We arrived about 1:30 in the afternoon to see a half full restaurant at most, we were greeted and promptly seated at a table near the middle of the restaurant. A full 10 minutes later a staff member brought us some water. We patiently watched the 5 or so wait staff stand around while we waited for some menus. Five minutes later our menus arrived. We quickly choose our wines and meals. Placed our order and waited. For our main course we each ordered a Pasta Primavera dish, mine with house made chorizo and my wife's just as it was listed. Five minutes after ordering our wine arrived with our warmed olives, they were fine. I noticed the table next to us was patiently waiting for their main courses to arrive, they were seated a while before us, as they had already finished their appetizers. 30 minutes after we sat down, one of the ladies at the table got up to ask where there food was. Turns out, their order wasn't put in, I should have known then that it was time to head out. 30 minutes after finishing out olives and over an hour after sitting down, out meals finally arrived, they looked great. But, mine was luke warm at best, and the chorizo was actually cold. I took 2 bites and decided I couldn't carry on eating it. I waited 10 minutes hoping someone would come and check on my meal, or see how it was as is customary in most restaurants, I even tried waving at the gaggle of waitstaff to get their attention without making a scene, all to no avail. I actually had to pick up my plate, walk over the the kitchen/gathering of waitstaff and explained that my meal was cold. It didn't seem to phase them. The head person came over to ask if they could remake it for me, I declined as we had things to do. She offered me a glass of wine on the house, but wasn't interested as by that time, I was tired of the whole experience. They blamed new staff for the poor service, which is fine, but there were at the most 10 tables seated in the restaurant and 5 wait staff on. In the end my meal that I didn't eat was taken off the bill... Don't waste your time, go to another restaurant. Had a lovely dinner at Miradora just down the road.

We had lunch on a tuesday after the labor day madness weekend. Solid 4 stars.. Pasta was well made, flavorful. Pizza was pretty good as well. Very friendly servers, a touch below Miradoro but definitely worth visiting.

Went here to have a nice lunch at a winery however the service was lacking. I got charged 5.90 for 2 cokes and they did not tell me there weren't free refills, or else I would not have gotten the second one. The waitress was trying to push me to buy more food than was actually needed. I felt that the waitress was not interested in taking care of me because I wasn't buying any wine. Very disappointed with my visit. The food was fine but nothing special which it should be for the price point of the restaurant. After this experience I have no plans on returning.

Mixed feelings. The terrafina board was amazing - it's a make your own charcuterie. Ordered two cocktails with dinner and both were really Bad. Extremely sour, like watered down sour fruit juice. Gnocchi were dry and tough. Tenderloin steak was over cooked. Chicken piccata was not at all what you would expect (and not in a good way) and was really awful. We couldn't even eat it. Overall I would only go back for the wine and terrafina board. Super disappointed. Also, we are NOT overly critical people with unrealistic expectations. But we do enjoy really good food and drinks and this was so far from that. Very unfortunate.

Food took a long time to serve but it was delicious when we got it! There was a wild fire near Oliver when we went, but everyone was calm, having some wine, and was enjoying they delicious meals. Great dinner menu.

If you enjoy bad experiences then by all means come here.In this day in age one would think those in the restaurant industry who lack social skills and personality would seek another vocation. I have never in my life been exposed to such unprofessionalism as I did with the woman acting as hostess. Her imperious tone leads me to believe she must be an owner for surely no sane business person would be irresponsible enough to have such an arrogant ignoramus greeting the public . Although driving 30 min to dine here, after being exposed to this condescendence I lost my appetite - my party and I then drove back to our resort ( Spirit Ridge) and enjoyed a delightful dining experience at Mica

Food was good. Service was good. It just wasn't anything special. Just good. Nice place though. The facility and area is very nice. Our advice would be to go taste the wine.

Amazing food and great service. Out of all the restaurants we went to while visiting Osooyos and Oliver this one was by far the best! Although the ambience and patio were lovely, the view wasn't ideal compared to other wineries...however, the food made up for it and then some. My husband said their pizza drizzled with truffle oil was one of the best he has ever had. It was cooked perfectly. My meal was delicious, rich and full of flavor. Mouth watering. We were both thoroughly impressed. If you like great food and wine, come here, you won't be disappointed.

First time but not the last time! Explored OK Falls and Oliver as something new this weekend. Stunning views everywhere! Ended off here for a delicious meal in this cozy atmosphere with lovely staff. Sat at the bar so got to see it all! Even met the chef :-)

This is one the best restaurants I've ever been to. The service is exceptional and the food is amazing! Repeat visitor at least monthly. Don't let the white tablecloths throw you off - this is amazing Tuscan-style Italian food - good portions (not too big but substantial) - worth every penny! Hester Creek wines accompany the meal, although there are also other local wines. I think the HC wines pair the best. Mmmmm!

Seared scallops were amazing. One of the best I've ever had. Great pizza. Wine pairings are solid and the staff are fantastic.

Very tasty breakfast. Loved both items we had. A tad small and a fairly expensive, but great service and very tasty food. We will be back!

The Terrafina Board was amazing, but the cocktails tasted like watered down fruit juice and the chicken piccata was underwhelming and gnocchi were dry and tough.

The food was wonderful. The setting is lovely. The service appeared focused on getting you to eat as fast as possible and get the heck out of the restaurant. The quintessential example of why eating in Europe is so much more enjoyable than eating in Canada. Here it appears that there is more attention paid to getting as many people in and out in a day than anything else!

My first reaction to this place was bad. The two hostesses we dealt with were annoying - acting as if they were doing us a huge favour by seating us. Please. Luckily we had a lovely friendly waitress and a spectacular lunch. I had an amazing potato and truffle oil pizza. Despite a rocky beginning, this story ends well, and we left happy.

We ate dinner here in Aug. 2014 2 nights. The first night we were seated on the patio and the ambiance and food was great, the server first night was not. He thought he was cute and funny but in fact he was offensive and arrogant. The entire experience here is based on the vineyards selection and food parings and you will pay for that experience. The young man who was our server had no idea what wine went with what food on the menu and thought he was being cute when he came back to tell me "he read the bottle" and decided that I should have a different wine with my entrée. His sarcasm was lost on me and I did not find any of his attitude cute or funny. I also thought that his approach to the elderly couple sitting in front of us was very rude and unwarranted. Young man, I hope you remember how you treated those people when you are their age. My ranting aside, the food was good, the wine is nice and the second night was better but I must admit that I was suspicious about my lack of tip on the first night. A tip is for good service, we tipped for the food and not the server and if my burnt pizza the second night was pay back then fine. This area is very competitive and maybe I am wrong in thinking that every customer counts when your season is short, perhaps that is my arrogance. We sat inside the second night as there was an entire table of unwatched children sat on the patio and typical parents who want everyone else to watch their children. As a side rant, any parents who think since you are spending more money that you can have someone else watch your bad mannered children, if you can afford the bill at this restaurant then you can afford a babysitter so spend the money for one. The hostess was very accommodating to move us inside and thankfully the young lady we got was really nice, very service oriented and knowledgeable about the food and wine. I would recommend coming here and spending your hard earned dollar on the whole experience hopefully you get one of the young ladies that are serving.