There are few finer spots to while away a Peninsula afternoon than the deck at Polperro. With a glass of Sam Coverdale’s estate wine in hand, overlooking the same vines, it’s a pretty picture indeed.

That glorious view is backed up by one of the smartest dining rooms around these parts, with the bistro-style food coming out of the kitchen equally clever.

Slices of excellent house-baked bread come with Peninsula olive oil that heralds a dedication to both localism and a DIY ethos — as does the kitchen garden, filled with artichokes, rainbow chard, herbs and two resident chooks.

Seared scallops with polenta cream might give way to a garlic and chilli-spiked spaghetti generous with crab, while bigger sharing plates — including an excellent lamb shoulder served with punchy salsa verde and smoked yoghurt — take care of family feasting in generous fashion. The crunchy snow peas with black beans are a winning side.

Teamed with a wine list created by a wine maker for wine lovers, it’s the complete package, pretty as a picture.

Must eat dish: lamb shoulder