During my unforgettable trip to Australia in 2025, I had the opportunity to explore Melbourne—a city that should be on everyone’s travel list. One of the standout moments was an incredible dinner at the renowned fine dining restaurant, Attica, led by acclaimed Chef Ben Shewry. Robert and I went together for an Anniversary celebration and let’s be honest, just because when I am in a new city I love to try their best Michelin Restaurant and in Melbourne it’s Attica!
Follow along below to dive into my experience at Attica Michelin Star Restaurant.
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Attica Restaurant
Tucked away in Ripponlea, just outside Melbourne, Attica by Chef Ben Shewry is a fine-dining masterpiece that artfully blends local Australian ingredients with global culinary creativity. The interior, inspired by the regeneration of Australian bushland after bushfires, features elegant dark tones, charred timber accents, and an atmosphere of refined intimacy—a visual ode to nature and resilience.
World Renowned Dining Experience
The ever-evolving tasting menu is an exploratory journey through native flavors and sophisticated techniques: expect playful take-ons like kangaroo tartare, wallaby blood pikelets, and deep-fried mussels reflecting Australia’s unique terroir and heritage. Paired with a perfectly curated wine and cocktail program, dining at Attica is an unforgettable, sensory-rich experience that embodies the essence of modern Australian cuisine.
To my surprise I learned that the restaurant had a Gin Collaboration with Four Pillars, a well known Australian Gin Company who’s distillery we visited during our weekend in Yara Valley. To kick off the dinner I had my favorite cocktail a Gin Gimlet with this amazing Gin made specially for Attica. Talk about a perfect pairing.
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in Melbourne’s world-class dining scene, Attica is an essential stop because it is innovative, evocative, and deeply rooted in place.
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