In anticipation of tonight's trip to Horoki with bestie K, I realised that I hadn't posted anything about our little trip to fifteen a few rainy saturdays ago!K and I are pop culture queens - well trashbags really. In honor of our wonderful US trip, we've been thinking of iconic (of sorts) things to do in Melbourne, one of them was visiting Jamie Oliver's fifteen restaurant!
After looking up the prices of the website, I realised it would be quite do-able - so off we went for a girls day out in rainy Melbourne town.
It's a nicely set out place with a big bar area and two seperate dining rooms, but it is the sort of entrance which requires you to be seated straight away; otherwise (as we were) you're just standing their awkwardly! The strangest thing though whilst standing in the doorway was the the confusion between the maitre d and a waiter. Neither seemed quite sure who would escort us to our table. We ended up with the less certain waiter, who took us into the dark room and showed us to a seat near the doorway - I feel that if you've reserved a table you should be given a good table - preferably in the light room away from walking traffic; but maybe that's just me!
Anyway after sitting at a table further from the door, we set out to peruse the menu, which was very exciting!
We decided to go for the express lunch which includes two courses and a glass of house wine.
K decided to start with the Ribollita cannellini bean soup, while I opted for the Fantastic panzanella salad of olives, baby tomatoes, capers, celery, herbs, Mt. Zero red wine vinegar and toasted ciabatta.
I, with my lovely glass of margaret river sav blanc and Kate with her red, were quite hungry. It took a while for the bread to come around, which we thought was odd because there really weren't that many people around. Our starters came, both were well presented and of good size. K, however was quite put off by the 1/2 cup 'drizzle' of olive oil sitting on top the soup. I did really enjoy my salad - a creative interpretation of everyday ingredients, certainly the high quality helped, but everything about the salad was delicate and intentional - i especially loved the balsamic ciabatta croutons.
Next for our mains! We'd both decided on the Rotolo of baby spinach, baked ricotta, sliced mushrooms, marjoram and lemon with nutty brown butter, crispy sage and Parmigiano Reggiano. Not exactly sure what a rotolo was but attracted by the ingredients - we both loved it!
One of the things I get really excited about when eating out is trying to figure out how to recreate a dish at home - this main, I would have no idea where to start!
I simply loved the crispy sage and soft parmesan butter sauce with the little pasta parcels of mushrooms, spinach and baked ricotta - it was all so yummy and delicate. I've actually been craving it since then!
fifteen melbourne
115 - 117 Collins Street, Melbourne
1300 799 415
1300 799 415
After a little window shopping at DJs and Design A Space we headed for dessert at Lindt - not a big que, which moved quickly we were seated after a few minutes - but as a twosome we were seated at the dud, behind the counter bit nowhere near the apparently stunning ceiling - so make sure you get yourself in the main dining room.
We got the Volcanno mudcake, which was freaking amazing and a chocolate and custard eclair to share. Quite expensive considering the sizes but for the quality of the cake its worth it. I would have enjoyed it more though had we been in the main room! Picky picky jess...
Lindt Chocolate Cafe
271 Collins St, Melbourne
Overall, a wonderful girls day out! Looking forward to tonight!
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