The Hilton Hotel brand is synonymous will luxury and grandeur, and the new Hilton location in Melbourne more than meets this brief, calling the stunning space that was the 1930s Equity Chambers home. It is therefore none too surprising that contemporary Italiano eatery Luci, housed in the grand hall, also follows suit. They say not too judge a book by its cover, but first impressions land and stick as soon as you step foot into the venue, exuding old school glitz and glamour meets modern day decadence. The bar is set. It’s not too long before the first of the evening’s dishes is brought out before us and our taste buds get to enjoy Executive Chef Sam Moore’s take on some classic Italiano flavours in an elegant, Modern Australian setting.

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Somerville heirloom beetroot - with avocado and cashew ricotta

Hiramasa kingfish crudo - with Harding’s orchard apples, celery and horseradish.

Portland blue eye cod - with lemon & caper butter and broccoli

Rangers Valley wagyu striploin - MBS 5+, with black garlic and warrigal greens.

Valrhona caramelia mousse - with caramel and Dukes coffee.

Luci

472 Bourke St,

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.

+61 3 9116 8888

https://lucimelbourne.com.au/

Disclosure: I dined as a guest of Luci. All opinions expressed in this post are based entirely on my experience and observations made during the time of my visit.