Melbourne "ALT"｜Disappointing Black & White Chef Restaurant

🌟 Italian Cuisine Small Shop 🌟 💰$300 - $500💰 Set Lunch $55 (~$275) 🍞Focaccia Traditional Italian herb bread Thick and soft with a fragrant olive oil aroma Crispy on the outside, soft and elastic on the inside 👍🏻 Served with miso butter, though the olive oil is a bit excessive, making it slightly greasy 🥹 🦪Scallops Yuzu Ponzu | Jerusalem Artichoke | Celery Puree Fresh scallops as the main ingredient, combining Japanese and Western elements The scallops are fresh with a subtle sweetness and oceanic flavor 🌊 Enhanced with yuzu citrus vinegar to brighten the scallops' sweetness Accompanied by roasted Jerusalem artichoke for a mild nutty flavor 🌰 Unfortunately, the taste is somewhat monotonous, and the Japanese sauce is slightly sweet Adding a touch of caviar or sprinkling hazelnut crumbs could improve the dish 🦞Mafaldine Moreton Bay Bug | Nduja | Basil Pesto Made with Australian freshwater Moreton Bay lobster, tender and sweet 😝 Wave-shaped wide flat pasta perfectly absorbs the sauce Paired with Italian Calabrian spicy sausage sauce 🌶️ Traditional Italian basil pesto 🍃 However, the smoky and salty intensity of the spicy sausage sauce is overwhelming 🥹🥹 The herbal freshness of the basil pesto is insufficient to balance it Completely overshadowing the seafood's sweetness, which is a pity 🥲 Taste 👅: 3.80/5 Ambiance 🏠: 3.93/5 Service 🗣️: 3.90/5 Return Rate: 3.82/5 ⏰ Tue - Sun 12:00 - 15:00 | 17:00 - 21:30 📍 30 Niagara Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Guide: Must-visit check-in spot