Vue de monde isn’t just a restaurant, it’s Melbourne’s high-rise altar to fine dining. For over 20 years it’s been the city’s benchmark for luxury with soul — seasonal menus, native ingredients, and theatrical dining staged 55 floors above Collins Street. Originally born in a Carlton terrace, Shannon Bennett’s vision has grown into a globally recognised destination. Today, under Executive Chef Hugh Allen, Vue de monde combines sky-high views with a menu that leans into curiosity, sustainability, and that rare mix of indulgence and integrity.
Vue de monde Trailer
Video Credit: Vue de monde, via Vue to You (2020) - A short trailer from Vue de monde showcasing its sky-high dining room, theatrical plating, and 55th-floor Melbourne skyline views.
Location
Level 55, Rialto, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9691 3888
Dinner: Wed–Sun, Lunch: Fri–Sun
Website: vuedemonde.com.au
The BioHax Take
This isn’t dinner — it’s theatre with a skyline backdrop. Vue de monde has been flexing on Melbourne’s dining scene for decades, and its Rialto Tower perch feels like eating inside a glass cathedral. Expect kangaroo-fur chairs, corrugated iron walls, basalt bars, and food plated like performance art. Hugh Allen’s tasting menus channel Australia’s wild pantry — think marron in desert lime, saltbush-fed lamb, native botanicals — while sommeliers uncork wines that feel more like narrative arcs than pairings. And the Lui Bar next door? That’s the after-party in the clouds.
Photo Credit: Vue de monde - Signature Vue de monde dish — a dramatic crab presentation showcasing native ingredients, layered flavours, and theatrical plating that defines Melbourne’s most iconic dining room.
What’s On Offer
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Signature Chef’s Tasting Menu ($360pp)
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Extended Experience ($450pp)
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Discovery, Prestige, Indulgent & Beyond wine pairings ($220–$500+)
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Tea pairing ($150pp) and Non-Alcoholic pairing ($120pp)
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Seasonal menus showcasing native and heirloom ingredients
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Private dining room for larger groups
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Gift vouchers available
Signature Dishes & Experiences
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The Menus
Choose between the Signature and Extended tasting journeys — both pushing Australian produce to its limits with high-voltage creativity. -
Wine With a Story
A 2,000-strong cellar curated by Master Sommelier Dorian Guillon and Head Sommelier Mathieu Gobin. Pairings run from Discovery ($220) to all-out Beyond ($500+). -
Tea Pairing
Rare global teas treated with the reverence of wine. Cold, carbonated, warm infusions — $150pp for a journey in leaves. -
Non-Alcoholic Pairing
Botanical cocktails, prestige teas, and custom drinks curated with Lui Bar — $120pp. -
The Lui Bar
A cocktail lounge orbiting the restaurant with city views, curated playlists, and serious mixology.
Events & Private Dining
Vue de monde doubles as Melbourne’s flex venue for private dining and events. The main room seats 1–8 per table, but groups get a tailored chef’s menu, wine theatre to match, and skyline bragging rights. Corporate takeover? Milestone birthday? Just want the Rialto to yourself? They’ll roll out the basalt, fake fur, and native botanicals for an event space that makes boardrooms and ballrooms look basic.
Photo Credit: Vue de monde - private dining room — a skyline backdrop, luxe table settings, and signature kangaroo-fur chairs, designed for events that demand theatre as much as flavour.
Sustainability Snapshot
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Native and heirloom produce featured across all menus
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Partnerships with local ethical producers and small-scale artisans
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Energy-efficient kitchen design with waste-conscious systems
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Design elements sourced with sustainability in mind (kangaroo fur chairs from conservation culls, recycled and upcycled materials throughout)
Ideal For
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Foodies chasing Melbourne’s most iconic fine dining experience
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Couples celebrating milestones with skyline drama
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Adventurous eaters keen on native ingredients and bold theatrics
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Wine obsessives wanting rare cuvées and sommelier-led journeys
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Out-of-towners looking to tick off a bucket-list restaurant
Photo Credit: Vue de monde Restaurant - A signature creation — native-inspired tart crowned with vivid blue edible flowers, showcasing the restaurant’s flair for dramatic, art-meets-nature plating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost to dine at Vue de monde?
A: The Signature Menu is $360pp, Extended Experience $450pp. Pairings are additional.
Q: Where is Vue de monde located?
A: Level 55, Rialto Tower, 525 Collins St, Melbourne CBD.
Q: Who is the Executive Chef?
A: Hugh Allen, who trained at Copenhagen’s Noma.
Q: Does Vue de monde cater for dietary requirements?
A: Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and coeliac menus can be arranged with advance notice. Due to menu complexity, not all requests can be accommodated.
Q: What wine pairings are available?
A: Discovery ($220), Prestige ($285), Indulgent ($380), Beyond ($500+).
Q: Do they offer non-alcoholic pairings?
A: Yes — botanical cocktails, teas, and bespoke drinks ($120pp).
Q: What’s the tea pairing?
A: A $150pp journey through rare teas sourced from global specialists.
Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: Reservations open 3 months in advance and sell out quickly.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: No formal code, but guests usually dress elegantly.
Q: Can children dine at Vue de monde?
A: Yes, but they must partake in the full tasting menu ($360pp).
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Article originally published: 29 August 2025, by Editor
