Melbourne "ALT"｜Disappointing Black & White Chef Restaurant

🌟 Italian Cuisine Small Shop 🌟
💰$300 - $500💰

Set Lunch $55 (~$275)

🍞Focaccia
Traditional Italian herb bread
Thick and soft with a fragrant olive oil aroma
Crispy on the outside, soft and elastic on the inside 👍🏻
Served with miso butter, though the olive oil is a bit excessive, making it slightly greasy 🥹

🦪Scallops
Yuzu Ponzu | Jerusalem Artichoke | Celery Puree
Fresh scallops as the main ingredient, combining Japanese and Western elements
The scallops are fresh with a subtle sweetness and oceanic flavor 🌊
Enhanced with yuzu citrus vinegar to brighten the scallops' sweetness
Accompanied by roasted Jerusalem artichoke for a mild nutty flavor 🌰
Unfortunately, the taste is somewhat monotonous, and the Japanese sauce is slightly sweet
Adding a touch of caviar or sprinkling hazelnut crumbs could improve the dish

🦞Mafaldine
Moreton Bay Bug | Nduja | Basil Pesto
Made with Australian freshwater Moreton Bay lobster, tender and sweet 😝
Wave-shaped wide flat pasta perfectly absorbs the sauce
Paired with Italian Calabrian spicy sausage sauce 🌶️
Traditional Italian basil pesto 🍃
However, the smoky and salty intensity of the spicy sausage sauce is overwhelming 🥹🥹
The herbal freshness of the basil pesto is insufficient to balance it
Completely overshadowing the seafood's sweetness, which is a pity 🥲

Taste 👅: 3.80/5
Ambiance 🏠: 3.93/5
Service 🗣️: 3.90/5
Return Rate: 3.82/5

⏰ Tue - Sun 12:00 - 15:00 | 17:00 - 21:30

📍 30 Niagara Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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