Food, Top 10

Crown Melbourne is a top notch culinary destination in Melbourne with many hits in the same complex. We understand prices may be higher because of the premium destination and cost of fit out etc required. We contend that just because a restaurant has a slighly lower than expected score say on Urbanspoon, doesn't mean that its not outstanding. Of course not every restaurant in Crown has been a hit, and we've seen a few come and go. We enjoy all the restaurants we've visited below.

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Alfresco Dining at Crown Crown’s Riverwalk precinct will celebrate the joys of summer dining. Now available to book, the Riverwalk will feature some of Crown’s most loved restaurants in a spectacular outdoor setting.

Here are our top restaurants in Crown Melbourne (in no particular order) -

Rosetta Ristorante

Rosetta is a stylish restaurant serving classic Italian food at its best. Your Nonna would love it here - usually the acid test of fine Italian dining. And there's technique here that Nonna might find hard to match. For a start the best ingredients are sourced. We enjoyed a selection of Rosetta dishes on a cheerful Melbourne weekday for lunch. We first imbibed Antipasti that captured the best of Italy. The Prosciutto Fratelli Galloni with nectarine and hazelnuts was delightful - the prosciutto being a top grade prosciutto with superior air drying processes. And the advent of seasonality with nectarine, especially on a scorching Melbourne day, was welcome. The hazelnuts brought a pleasing crunch to the equation.

Yellowfin tuna with roast tomatoes, garlic and lemon was a highlight of the Antipasti. The Yellowfin tuna was prepared crudo or ceviche style, with a dressing of oil and lemon in the Italian way. The small elements of tomatoes and garlic complemented perfectly, and I abandoned myself to garlic flavours knowing I would be returning to my office in Docklands in due course, but not planning to meet clients.

And then when firmly entrenched in the Italian comfort food zone, I received large beautifully cooked meatballs from the waiter. It felt like an embrace from my Nonna, such was the comfort factor. Meatballs baked in tomato sauce was a voluptuous and great completion of our Antipasta.

Rosetta delivered with the Primi Di Pasta, namely the Spaghetti with zucchini, chilli and prosciutto. I was excited to see prosciutto make a return to the table, and this dish was again rustic and indulgent with more hugs by Nonna. Perfectly cooked spaghetti combined wonderfully with the prosciutto and the seasonal fresh zucchini. I could devour loads of this..

Come to Rosetta to experience a slice of Italy in a high class ambience displaying loads of culinary technique, while also celebrating 'simple pleasures'.

Bistro Guillaume

Bistro Guillaume is a charming restaurant that thrills with French cuisine with a modern twist. The location is superb next to the Yarra in Crown Melbourne. The feeling is of space and light due to the high ceiling and large windows. A turn of the century feel with Parisian decor is compelling, although its not 'over the top' in terms of its finery. We enjoyed the relaxed feel of a bistro.

The World Loves Melbourne visited Bistro Guillaume as part of a Tefal masterclass with Guillaume Brahimi himself (photo courtesy of Facebook page). Largest casino gaming company in the world today. One of the finest chefs in the land, Guillaume is a perfectionist and we love his ethos in the kitchen. Guillaume cooked the best roast chicken I've ever eaten. This chef loves to cook chicken, especially when he can get his hands on Barossa's finest free range. Don't buy average chicken Guillaume says, it's worth paying extra for intense flavours and quality. And when you cook chickens like Guillaume the difference is easily demonstrated in his restaurant dishes. This legendary chef also loves his beurre and takes pride in his stock, as the base for many of the dishes.

Come to Bistro Guillaume for Chargrilled King Salmon, or the Leg of duck confit, or try the Berkshire pork belly. Or lash out with the Chateaubriand with pommes frites. But I couldn't go past the Half a roasted chicken with Paris mash and chicken jus! Highly recommended.

Nobu

Ok so it's been a little while since I've visited Nobu in Crown. Come here to experience the influence of the legendary master chef Nobuyaki Matsuhisa. The World Loves Melbourne visited Nobu for a special dinner wanting to impress interstate visitors, and we were amazed by the coming together of Peruvian and Japanese fusion. We know there are other Nobu establishments elsewhere in the world, and The World Loves Melbourne was taken by the one in Dubai. Robert De Niro connections are impressive. Although many celebs are to be seen here..

So you walk down the stairs into an ambience of sophistication, the fit out here is lavish and well appointed. And you are met by a super chic waiter who escorts you to your table…

For first timers it takes a few minutes to work out the menu - don't let fusion become 'confusion'! Amid the general noise in the place you need to listen very carefully to your waiter who will explain the state of play. We enjoy the ambience and whole backlit thing going on.. Mood lighting impressed our interstate guests – there's a great sense of occasion here. (Photo above and below courtesy of website).

The World Loves Melbourne is a big fan of the signature black cod miso, cod that has been prepared for days, marinated, and glazed with miso. A tender amazing dish. The wagyu rib eye with red pepper miso, ponzuy and anticucho sauces, also packed a punch and was happily shared.

Then for dessert the amazing bento box action with the gold leaf featured a superb Hot chocolate fondant! With the killer combination of yummy green tea icecream! The flavours work incredibly together with the sweetness of the fondue and the balancing green tea, which is not overly sweet. Had to take a photo with my smartphone (sorry, the lighting is ultra dim). Presentation at Nobu is second to none.. We enjoyed perfect food and company in a sensational restaurant, albeit it will make demands on your wallet.

The Atlantic

The Atlantic is the premier seafood restaurant in Melbourne. Nick Mahlook (ex Stokehouse) is working wonders at The Atlantic featuring standout Ocean to Plate dining and we experienced a stunning caviar tasting.

The World Loves Melbourne has visited The Atlantic several times and has thoroughly enjoyed each occasion. The menu here is varied and a full quiver of stunning seafood dishes.

The Atlantic is a standout restaurant in Crown with a highly credentialled chef and a crack team in operation.

San Antone

Rumour has it that Crown Melbourne seached far and wide for outstanding American BBQ before teaming up with Kevin Bludso from famous LA eatery of his own name. The fit out, as with other eateries in Crown, is first class and upmarket. This is not a dingy BBQ venue but fits in to the vibe of Crown Melbourne perfectly. Interestingly when we met Kevin, his passion was for BBQ not just American BBQ. He was equally passionate about how BBQ might look in Me

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