Vue de Monde is chef Shannon Bennett's signature fine-dining restaurant, perched on level 55 of the Rialto Towers overlooking Melbourne's Central Business District and Port Phillip Bay. The kitchen builds its single tasting menu around native Australian ingredients — bush tomato, saltbush, wattleseed, and native pepperberry appear alongside dishes such as marron pulled straight from the shell, aged wagyu beef cooked over coals, and a rolling sequence of native-ingredient degustation courses that change with the seasons. The dining room pairs floor-to-ceiling glass with a formal, hushed atmosphere; smart-casual dress is expected and the pace of service is unhurried, built around a three-to-four-hour degustation experience. The wine list runs deep into Australian producers, with a dedicated sommelier team offering a matched-wine flight alongside the tasting menu as well as a non-alcoholic pairing option. Vue de Monde is one of Melbourne's hardest tables to secure: bookings open roughly two months ahead via the restaurant's own site and weekend dinner slots regularly sell out within hours, so reserving six to eight weeks in advance is recommended for prime evening times.
| Price | $$$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Lunch Thu-Fri 12PM-3PM; dinner Tue-Sat from 6PM |
| Reservations | Required, book via vuedemonde.com.au |
| Address | Level 55, Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Signature dishes
- Marron
- Aged wagyu beef
- Native ingredient degustation courses
Good to know
- Known for
- Single tasting menu built on native Australian ingredients, served 55 storeys above the city
Location
Level 55, Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
-37.8180, 144.9603 View on map
Highlights
- 55th-floor dining room with panoramic Melbourne CBD and bay views
- Tasting menu built entirely around native Australian ingredients
- Signature marron and aged wagyu beef courses
- Extensive Australian-focused wine list with matched pairings
- Chef Shannon Bennett's flagship restaurant
Tips for visiting
- Dinner tasting menu runs longer and pricier than the Thursday-Friday lunch sitting
- Book six to eight weeks ahead for weekend dinner slots
- Ask for a window table when booking for the best skyline views
- Smart-casual dress code is enforced
- Matched wine or non-alcoholic pairing can be added at booking
Accessibility
The restaurant is located on level 55 of the Rialto Towers and is reached via lift, with a wheelchair-accessible dining room and accessible restrooms; visitors with mobility needs should notify the restaurant when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should reservations be made at Vue de Monde?
Weekend dinner reservations typically sell out within hours of release, so booking six to eight weeks ahead through the restaurant's own website is recommended.
Is there a dress code?
Smart-casual attire is expected; overly casual wear such as beachwear or thongs is discouraged.
Does Vue de Monde offer a lunch service?
Yes, a shorter lunch tasting menu is served Thursday and Friday from 12PM to 3PM, alongside dinner service Tuesday to Saturday from 6PM.
Are dietary requirements accommodated?
The kitchen can adapt the tasting menu for most dietary requirements if notified at the time of booking.