Ellens at Tilba (formerly Tilba Tea Pot)

Here we are on a wet, dour cold August day, and sitting in a lovely wood panelled hous, timber floors, tucking into a mushroom risotto with baby spinach and walnuts, and a Rich roasted pumpkin soup with a crusty, freshly baked roll. This is a tasty treat in a historic timber village from the 1880s. Gold was discovered on Gulaga (named by Cptn Cook as mt dromedary) and the ensuing flood of prospectors led to Tilba Tilba. Anyway Ellen's also serves a freshly baked high scones with jam and cream. And plenty of warming black board specials. The risotto is freshly cooked with four types of mushrooms, and is finished with baby spinach and shaved parmesan. Grind a little pink salt over the top and it's taste plus. Drop by for a tasty special here. There's no gold however the service sparkles.

Excellent food and service, highly recommend the bacon and egg roll. Almost worth driving down to Tilba just for that!

Lovely location and environment , it truly felt like home. The meals were very homemade and the overall vibe was warm and welcoming. We ordered the Green Breakfast and the Big Breakfast, and both were great. The only thing to note is that there was only one lady taking orders and preparing the food, so it took a bit longer for our meals to be ready. Overall, a very nice experience and definitely worth visiting.

We were delighted to have lunch here today. Even though the ladies were understaffed we were greeted with friendly warm smiles and we're even offered table service. It was fantastic. Lunch was delicious and quick. We all really enjoyed our time there. Thank you all very much!

We had such a lovely time at Ellen’s Pantry! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and you can feel the love in every detail. We enjoyed a couple of beautiful teas, a delicious frittata, and finished with a perfectly baked apple cake that was simply divine. Everything tasted fresh, wholesome, and made with genuine care. Ellen’s Pantry is more than just a place to eat—it’s a heartfelt experience. We can’t wait to come back!

A wonderful breakfast, in a very peaceful place. Ellen was a terrific host - one of the best breakfasts we have had in ages - thoroughly recommend …

Love these people. Visited them more than a year ago, so I tried visiting them again during our visit to Batemans Bay. They didn't disappoint. We were late, they almost were done, but just so that we weren't without food, they served us food and some free dessert on the house.