Vue de monde

October 22, 2025

Highly recommend for any special occasions. The experience starts from the moment you enter the foyer at street level where you are greeted and it continues as you take the lift to the 55th floor. The views are spectacular looking out to Melbourne high above the city at sunset. The wait staff were truly amazing and really did everything to break the mold of robot waiters,they added their own personal touch which was well received. The dining area was spacious and left the experience very intiment. The food was a absolute culinary masterpiece. The flavors and the textures and unique paintings of some foods left an orgasmic explosion in your mouth. We celebrated our 40th birthdays at Vue we made the most perfect choice of restaurants for this momentous occasion. The chefs tour of the kitchen added a whole new element to the experience, With Wealth of knowledge and overall experience every section of the kitchen was explaon in great detail by the Sous Chef who was a very funny yet very professional man. We enjoyed a photo with the chefs and the topped out the experience for us it was beautiful. After this we returned to our table to find beautiful personalized birthday cards signed by the staff. It was truly a night and experience that we will remember forever and pass on the message to as many people as possible. Highly recommended

October 26, 2025

We celebrated my birthday at Vue de Monde (2 Oct 2025), and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The team (especially Silvia, Barbara, Mia, and Neil) were outstanding, attentive, intuitive, and genuinely kind. They struck the perfect balance between engagement and giving us space, making the evening feel effortless. From the lobby welcome to our farewell, every interaction was thoughtful and polished. They handled complex allergy requirements with remarkable care, never once making us feel like an inconvenience. Each of the 11 or so courses were perfectly portioned and timed. We had to decline the cheese course as we were so full! Every dish flowed into the next with thoughtful precision, each complementing the previous and what was to come. My highlights included; the garlic and leek tart, wagyu and damper, and the ice cream sandwich. The Million Dollar Baby cocktail was a heavenly must from Lui Bar. This paired with the views made the evening even more memorable. At the end, they presented a handwritten birthday card, which was a beautiful personal touch. It’s those small gestures, paired with flawless service and exceptional food, that make the Vue de Monde team truly world class. We are so grateful to the team for making the night unforgettable, and we will definitely be back.

November 6, 2025

On Cloud Nine Dining at Vue de monde on the 55th floor of the Rialto in Melbourne is so much more than having "lunch" or "dinner"; you do not go there just to eat. You go to have a culinary experience unlike any other in Australia. Many celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and other special events there: indeed, you go there to celebrate life. While there are many fancy places to dine in Melbourne, what stands out here is the fusion of local ingredients, many unique to our land, locally-sourced produce, and boutique, artisan delicacies. There are a few other restaurants that feature local ingredients but what is unique about Vue de monde is the way these are combined in novel and often deceptively simple ways, and the whole is always greater than the sum of its constituent parts. There are so many highlights of my experience at Vue de monde; indeed, the smoked eel was a standout; a great introduction to what was to come. The sea snail on toast followed, dramatic in its presentation. The Sydney rock oyster came next, and paired particularly well with the Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Blanc de Blancs NV. The macadamia cream and caviar was interesting, if not a little too rich for my palate. But what came after - the marron - was absolutely delicious; the finger lime giving a subtle tangy twist. A much welcome mid-meal palate cleanser followed, in the form of a cucumber and sorrel sorbet. This helped to counter the richness of the macadamia and prepare the palate for the main course. Before the red meats was an interesting pea and lamb sweetbread concoction. Then came the red kangaroo with mushroom broth. The meat was topped with green ants, giving it a zesty, tangy note. The highlight of the meal, for many, would have been the Blackmore Wagyu with Koo Wee Rup asparagus. For me, there were already so many highlights this was just one of them. While I loved it a lot, I would have preferred the steak chargrilled or exposed to charcoal the way the damper was lightly toasted on a hibachi. Speaking of the Heritage wheat damper that accompanied the steak: that humble Australian bread toasted over hot coals was possibly the best I have ever had. Toasty damper and cultured butter: perfection in simplicity. The mains were followed by a selection of Australian cheeses, of which the blue cheese was sublime. Then came the sweets: the caramelised white chocolate and olive oil ice cream topped with saltbush was perhaps one of the most fascinating desserts I have ever had; its sweet-savoury interplay of flavours and smooth-crunchy texture disguised within a seemingly simple presentation. If you were not already fully satiated by then, you certainly would be after the chocolate soufflé with billy tea ice cream - a Vue de monde classic for a quarter of a century. It looked quite daunting but was in fact really light and fluffy. The meal concluded with a wattleseed madeleine and chocolate mousse lamington filled with raspberry jelly. By the time I was finished, almost 3 hours had passed, and I felt like I was - high up on the 55th floor of the Rialto - literally on cloud nine. *** Upon request, a printout of the menu signed by the Vue de monde staff was presented to me, and a pdf version was emailed afterwards, which also very thoughtfully included the wines I ordered by the glass paired with the various courses. Special mention needs to be made of the 2015 Lethbridge 'Allegra': a seriously stunning Chardonnay from Geelong.

October 9, 2025

My partner and I had dinner at Vue de Monde to celebrate our 5th anniversary, and the entire experience was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. It was clear that the team is passionate about every single detail. The food was extraordinary. Each course was a work of art, showcasing innovative combinations and visually stunning presentations that truly highlighted the quality of the ingredients. But what made the evening truly unforgettable was the personal and attentive service. The staff made our celebration feel incredibly special by presenting us with a personalized card signed by the team to commemorate our anniversary. A major highlight was the post-meal tour of their kitchen, where a staff member graciously showed us their operations and answered our questions. It was a fascinating look behind the scenes and a perfect end to the meal. It was a experience made memorable by a team that genuinely cares. Highly recommended for any special occasion.

October 31, 2025

One of the best restaurants if not the best restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere. From the time we got there till the time I left, the entire experience was amazing. The somm team, the wait staff were just exceptional. Explaining every single dish, element of the restaurant and the the inspiration behind. A special shout out to Raj, for being the absolutely lovely host and to the lovely team Barbie, Nicole, Danny, Ben, PJ, Cody, Maite and Fergus and everyone. (I couldn’t remember everyone’s names). The service, the atmosphere and the food were nothing short of exceptional. It was an absolute pleasure to visit this place and I can’t stress enough to visit it again! Much Love!