Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Dinner by Heston has plenty of ‘wow’ moments: the aperitif whisky cocktail that tastes of mushrooms and beef jerky. The juiciest chicken breast you’ll ever try.
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Dinner by Heston
Crown Southbank
(03) 9292 5779
Dinner by Heston has plenty of ‘wow’ moments: the aperitif whisky cocktail that tastes of mushrooms and beef jerky. The juiciest chicken breast you’ll ever try. A glorious saffron risotto with puffs of chicken skin and veal sweetbreads bustling for attention on the same plate. Then there’s the deliciously delicate raspberry and lemon myrtle lamington cake.
You can try all of Heston Blumenthal’s clever creations on the new (and expensive) $295, multi-course tasting menu at his Crown Melbourne restaurant.
Dinner once was an easily affordable, al la carte affair. Mid year, it became one of the city’s most expensive spots to eat. Is it worth it? You better believe it. And it’s not just the food that’s convincing. Service is poised and professional. Heston’s army of well-drilled waiters descend on tables and serve with synchronicity. They passionately spin stories of how each dish is inspired by threads of Britain’s gastronomic history, such as the famous Plum Meat Fruit inspired by 16th century dinner parties.
Eating at Dinner isn’t a rigid experience – you can choose from three options for your main and two for dessert. It’s perhaps the hardest choice you’ll make from your plush booth seat in the handsome, dimly lit dining room where you’ll feast for four or so hours. Hi-tech cocktails and cellared wines are also outstanding and, if you can afford it, match your food with a set drinks menu. Whether it’s sake and kingfish or cider and cheese, no combination is off limits. Then sit back, drink in million-dollar Melbourne views while marvelling at the kitchen- wizardry, where each creation leaves you hungrily anticipating the next.
Must-eat dish: Chicken and cauliflower
Cuisine: Contemporary
Chef: Heston Blumenthal, Ashley Palmer-Watts, Evan Moore
Price: $$$$$
Bookings: Yes
BYO: No
Open: Lunch, Sat-Sun; dinner, Tue-Sun
Instagram: @dinnerbyhb