The Point

27th August 2011

On a reasonably sunny and warm day i headed down to Albert park and finished number 33 on my list at The Point Albert Park. A staircase entry upstairs lead to a glass window dining room with beautiful views out towards to the lake and hotels.

Relaxed service but the wait staff were knowledgeable and explained the 2 menus and wine list well.

After ordering entree and main, i was presented with a free appetiser of Wagyu Bresola with mustard cream, radish and breadcrumbs. Delicate, fresh and well balanced flavours, it was an excellent start to the meal.

After this they offered a choice of herb or olive bread. I went with the herb bread which was served warm and served with butter and creme fresh. I was also offered a plain bread roll to accompany the entree.

The entree i choose was the Otway pork, pistachio crumbs, apple and white balsamic vinaigrette. Classic combination of apple and pork done in a magnificent way. Foams, purees, poached apple, an apple crisp combos with a high quality pork belly. Soft delicious flesh with a crisp top.

For main course i went with the beef tasting plate. 5 quality meticulously sourced cuts of beef - 2 grain fed, 2 grass fed and a wagyu cuts. Quality produce, beautiful tasting meats with my favourite being the grass fed eye fillet (fuller rich flavour) and then the Wagyu with a more complex subtle flavour. Exquisite presentation served with salsa Verde, sauce Bearnaise and mushroom sauce.

A side of chips with sauce chauron. Chips with grated cheese and herbs coated chips - crispy outside and soft inside with great sauce.

After ordering desert, they also offered a pre desert meal of orange gel with strawberry granita. Fresh fruit flavour and light dish.

For desert i have a blood orange souffle with a white chocolate semi freddo. Soft light souffle with a subtle blood orange flavour. The real star was the white chocolate semi freddo. Great white chocolate flavour with a sweet biscuit top and a biscuit on top and orange slices.

Both amazing quality produce and exception technique combined with beautiful views , an impresive dining room and quality service means this restaurant has definately understood "The Point" of fine dining. Well worthy of the 2 hats and one of the top 5 restaurants so far.