The Italian family restaurant Simone’s, is located in the North-East Victorian Alpine township of Bright. Simone’s had been run by George and Patrizia Simone for the past 22 years, in which time it has moved from its first location at Oven Valley Motor Inn, on the outskirts of Bright, to a beautiful Victorian cottage in the heart of the township.

  Bright and the North East recalls Patrizia’s native town Perugia in Umbria.

“ I have discovered the valley and this region through  its produce and through my food others can share my experience too. I have been so lucky that people have given me their treasures to use”.

   Anthony Simone now a qualified chef has joined his mother in the kitchen where he brings new inspiration having worked in leading restaurants in Italy, America and Melbourne.

  Host George Simone leads a professional team whose knowledge of the food and wines will ensure your experience at Simone’s will long be fondly remembered.

Patrizia Simone.........2009 Melbourne wine and food legend

One reason why this restaurant is a much frequented gastronomic outpost for the past 20 years is because of Patrizia’s love of re-creating dishes from her Italian background with local ingredients

…… Jane Faulkner

Patrizia’s  passion for food, dedication to seasonality, regionality and quality is legendary....Claude Forrell

Patrizia and George, son Anthony and nonna Maria

photo by Marcel Aucar