New all-wagyu degustation unveiled at La Madonna
Melbourne's French-Italian La Madonna restaurant is tipping its hat to one of Australia's most celebrated beef producers in a decadent five-course degustation dedicated to Wagyu.
Available for a limited time, An Ode to Westholme Wagyu is a balance of restraint and richness, with Michelin-trained executive chef Jacopo Degli Esposti building each course around a unique expression of Westholme Wagyu, from delicate and technical through to deeply savoury.
Diners can expect delicate wagyu tongue served with jus à manger; MB5 hanger steak carpaccio with bone marrow; and silky tenderloin tortellini in a wagyu consommé, before the main event: a classic French-style entrecôte, a 45-day butter dry-aged MB6 cube roll pan-fried in butter, finished with wagyu jus.
Jacopo has also collaborated with sous chef and pastry extraordinaire, Adrianna Kolda to cleverly carry wagyu through to dessert as well, with an indulgent wagyu tallow crème brûlée to finish the experience.
Nestled on level three of Next Hotel Melbourne, La Madonna sets an equally elevated scene for the occasion, pairing considered plates with the restaurant's signature blend of fine-dining polish and an unmistakably European sense of hospitality.
An Ode to Westholme Wagyu will be available Tuesday-Saturday until 31 October, 2026, $220 per person, with optional wine pairing $110 per person. Reservations are essential.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: An Ode to Westholme Wagyu
Where: La Madonna
When: Tuesday-Saturday, from 5:30pm, until 31 October, 2026
Price: $220 per person, with optional wine pairing $110 per person
Reservations: lamadonna.com.au/specialoffers/an-ode-to-westholme-wagyu
An Ode to Westholme Wagyu Menu
Amuse-bouche
Westholme Wagyu tongue, jus à manger
Entrée
Westholme MB5 hanger steak carpaccio, bone marrow, classic dressing
Pasta
Tortellini of Westholme tenderloin, double wagyu consommé
Main
Westholme MB6 cube roll, 45-day butter dry-aged, wagyu jus
Dessert
Wagyu tallow crème brûlée
ABOUT LA MADONNA
Nestled on level three of Next Hotel Melbourne in the city’s Paris end, La Madonna is a modern French-influenced Italian restaurant that blends refined technique with the simplicity of quality produce. The menu features standout dishes like scampi cappelletti, lobster risotto, and caviar spaghetti, alongside a 150+ bottle wine list. Set against a backdrop of moody lighting, curved banquettes and a striking gold chain chandelier, La Madonna offers a warm yet elegant dining experience suited to every occasion, from quick bites to milestone events. lamadonna.com.au
ABOUT WESTHOLME WAGYU
Raised across the vast rangelands of Queensland and the Northern Territory, Westholme Wagyu combines prized Japanese genetics with the terroir of the Australian landscape. The herd roams freely across millions of acres of pristine pasture, grazing on native Mitchell grass before being grain-finished. The result is beef renowned for its marbling, richness and superior depth of flavour, with scores ranging from MBS 4 to 5 up to an exceptional 9+.
