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La Madonna, Melbourne, AU-VIC

La Madonna

4.6
4.6
112 Reviews
$41 to $100
Fusion / Eclectic
103 Little Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
La Madonna - a Good Food Guide listed day to night dining and drinking enclave dedicated to spontaneous menus, a celebration of local produce and the spirit of sustainability.

Enjoy menu highlights such as Wagyu bresaola with romesco, pickled zuchinni and togarashi, Seared Scallop
Artichoke Pureé, Parsley Pangrattato or Roasted John Dory Pureé All’olio Fennel, Sea Herbs.

Or perhaps wind down after a busy day at La Madonna Bar. With plenty of comfortable couches and dimly lit corners to enjoy a cocktail, or two and a selection of snacks. Sink into a seat surrounded by wooden barrels and glass bottles ageing various cocktails, tinctures and spirits.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jacopo Degli Esposti
  • Private party facilities
    Swathed over an entire floor of Next Hotel Melbourne, La Madonna provides a sophisticated city locale for bespoke business or private events. Our day to night enclave of stylish lounge spaces, intimate booths, semi-private rooms and sweeping bar bring creative options to occasions for business or pleasure.
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    Near the corner of Exhibition Street. We are a part of 80 Collins Street.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Gin Tasting Experience with Gindu Gin

    A$35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 7, 2025 only
    4:00 PM
    Join us for an intimate guided tasting hosted by Gindu’s co-founder Matt Grainger, as he shares stories from the still and guides you through the unique botanicals and landscapes that shape each spirit. Held in our immersive Barrel Room, this 45-minute session includes: A welcome and introduction to gin and Gindu’s distillation philosophy 3–4 guided tastings of Gindu gins, including two currently featured on our menu Notes on key botanicals, perfect serves, and cocktail inspiration Optional bite-sized food pairings by Chef Jacopo Degli Esposti, designed to elevate your tasting experience A takeaway invitation to continue your exploration at the bar with our June cocktail specials Whether you’re a sipper, shaker, or simply curious, this is an experience worth carving out time for. Limited sessions. Advance bookings essential.
    Gin Tasting Experience with Gindu Gin Photo
  • Barrel Room Private Dining

    A$220.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Begin your private dining experience with a mature Barrel-Aged Negroni on arrival, then settle into one of eight coveted seats in the Barrel Room. As you’re welcomed by our team, discover the artistry behind our in-house barrel ageing process, including a live decanting ritual and a tasting of the freshly drawn spirit. From there, indulge in a seasonal menu curated by the chefs at La Madonna—featuring an entrée, pasta, main and dessert, paired with wines, This experience can be booked for anywhere between 6 to 8 guests, available Tuesday through Saturday nights.
    Barrel Room Private Dining Photo
  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    A$160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Groups of 6 or more are required to dine on our set menu: FOIE GRAS ROYAL seasonal emulsion ‘CHRIS BOLTON’ WILD CATCH, TOMATO Line caught fish carpaccio, ‘Wandin Yallock Farms’ tomato consommé, confit savoy cabbage TUNA, BASIL, CAVIAR Australian yellow fin tuna tartare, ‘Anna Dutch Baeri Caviar’, basil coulis LA ST. JACQUES Artichoke purée, emulsified fumet de poisson, parsley pangrattato LA LANGOUSTINE EN CAPPELLETTI, CRUSTACEAN CONSOMMÉ Homemade scampi cappelletti TURBOT BLANC Roasted wild caught NZ turbot fillet, Colonna EVOO Potato puree , turbot beurre blanc ‘LODDON ESTATE’ DUCK, SAUCE CURCUMA, LA CUISSE EN PETIT FARCI Dry aged ‘Loddon Estate’ free range duck breast, stuffed ‘Smith Gully Orchard’ figs, roasted duck jus MACARONS French lavender. Gianduja PIZZELLE CANNOLI Floridia ricotta and Kerman pistachio
    Chef's Tasting Menu Photo

What 112 people are saying

La Madonna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Madonna offers a delightful dining experience with "impeccable service" and an "extensive wine list." The crispy duck and dry-aged duck are standout dishes, while the atmosphere is "perfect" for a romantic dinner. Despite some service inconsistencies, the restaurant is praised for its "fabulous food" and "unique" starters.
112 Reviews
  1. Queenie

    Sydney6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening! Great food, great service, great ambience! I will 100% be back!

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  2. Andrea

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive, food was super, service impeccable. Feels like a proper European stile fine dining experience.

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  3. Melissa

    Melbourne3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service from the maitre 'd. Food was a bit hit and miss. Entrees good and the bread was delicious. For an Italian chef, the main course pasta was not up to scratch

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  4. Vince

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a light meal: the consommé & the cauliflower. The soup was perfect; the maitre d' explained the head chef spends days to perfect the sheen on its surface. The cauliflower reminded me of Sunday roasts from childhood, with its warm cheesy goodness. The wine list is extensive, and they also have local ciders from the Yarra Valley.

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  5. Fiona

    Atlantic Canada10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    In short the service was TERRIBLE. Firstly we were not given any choice of water. The waitress just started poring, sparking. At $7.00 a glass I'd like to be given a choice Four adults at the table, but we were only handed two menus to share After ordered our initial drinks, nobody returned for the better part of 40mins to take our order Both myself and another of our party had to physically wave our hands TWICE in the air throughout the night to get someone's attention and further service Despite there being only 6 mains to choose from, the wait staff had absolutely no idea what was gluten—or dairy-free, so they had to depart back to the kitchen to check the options. Once we had eventually ordered, she then returned to report one meal was sold out - at 6.45pm on at Saturday night ! With a bizarre explanation about 3 being sold the night before. Why this was relevant to us I have no idea This was all PRIOR to the fire alarm going off in the kitchen. We never did get offered dessert or coffee - post our main meal arriving In a final move, when the bill was presented, she physically left the payment machine on the table between the four of us and walked away. ANY RESTAURANT that is charging upwards of $140.00 for a main on a menu this level of service is nowhere near acceptable. Rather than leaving a snarky review on this or any other platform, I decided to try and do the right thing by calling the restaurant manager the following day to discuss our experience. The phone on the receipt (03 9013 3818 was disconnected! After eventually finding the correct number and leaving a message for a manager to call me back, I'm still waiting two days later! We will not be returning. Very disappointing.

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  6. Ben

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner. Excellent service too. Recommend.

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  7. Steph

    New South Wales1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed that menu items were unavailable, entree was not all served at the same time for all guest and they forgot one entree, but did make when we asked. A drink we ordered was also forgotten and we had to ask for it again. Food was underwhelming and very bland. Staff were friendly.

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  8. Jason

    Melbourne1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We went to have a birthday dinner with a very happy mood, but a man who looked like a manager ruined the cake we brought. I can't understand why the cake was already on a tray and they had to move it to the plate. It was very unnecessary for me, and caused the color of my cake to fall off in many places. What made us most angry was that when the manager took it, he left without saying an apology. After giving us the cake, he never served us again. This made me feel that he was very guilty and evasive. I think this is a very low-level mistake. Finally, the food was very ordinary. This will be the worst restaurant I have eaten in Melbourne. There will not be a next time.

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  9. Daniil

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a romantic dinner. Food was unreal, and unlike anywhere else we've eaten at. All starters were so unique and tasty. Will definitely return

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  10. Natalie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful New Years dinner. Fabulous food and service. Would come back again for sure.

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Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Madonna

103 Little Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Near the corner of Exhibition Street. We are a part of 80 Collins Street.
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jacopo Degli Esposti
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Swathed over an entire floor of Next Hotel Melbourne, La Madonna provides a sophisticated city locale for bespoke business or private events. Our day to night enclave of stylish lounge spaces, intimate booths, semi-private rooms and sweeping bar bring creative options to occasions for business or pleasure.
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