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La Madonna, the refined Italian-French restaurant at Next Hotel Melbourne, has opened its doors for lunch.
Previously operating for dinner only, the Little Collins Street restaurant is now serving Tuesday to Friday from 12 pm to 2 pm, with a menu from Michelin-trained Executive Chef Jacopo Degli Esposti.
Reservations are offered within a 40-minute window, making it a practical option for office workers and business lunches, with two courses priced at $35 and three at $45.
La Lunch Menu
The menu leans into classic French-Italian flavours with a lighter touch suited to the middle of the day. Mains include steak frites with sauce poivre, poached and roasted octopus with caponata and gremolata, beef cheek bourguignonne and gnocchi with king prawns and fried sage.
Entrees include stracciatella with basil oil and pickled eggplant, while desserts include tiramisu and lemon popsicle. Sides such as cauliflower gratin are available to add on.
Esposti says the lunch menu is a condensed version of what La Madonna delivers by night. “For this menu, we have created something which exemplifies the considered, flavour-filled French-Italian cuisine La Madonna is known for by night, but a condensed version, knowing that people are more time conscious at lunch.
“We’ve also focused on delivering lunch at a sharp price point, as we know affordability is top of mind for many. The result is a well-rounded two-or three-course dining experience enjoyed in under an hour, in a relaxed yet stylish setting, at a very reasonable price.”
La Madonna is located on Level 3 at Next Hotel, 103 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.
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