No dining experience on the Gold Coast would be complete without a visit to Palazzo Versace. Opened in 2000 as the first Versace hotel in the world, the hotel embodies sophistication and luxury. Designed as a reflection of the architecture of the Riviera as well as a tribute to Gianni Versace’s life, the interiors, from furnishings to cushions and tableware to cutlery, were designed and furnished by Versace. A magnificent chandelier that formerly belonged to Gianni Versace takes pride of place in the hotel’s marbled lobby. Despite its luxurious setting overlooking the hotel’s pool, the Couture High Tea in Le Jardin is surprisingly welcoming and relaxed. Served on a three-tiered stand, the new menu is the handiwork of Executive Pastry Chef Alex Liddle (previously at Hayman Island, Merivale, Becasse and The Ritz, London). It’s a feast of delightful morsels including savories such as house-cured salmon open sandwiches, asparagus and gorgonzola tartlets, saffron scones with Valrhona dolce crema and apricot jam, and handmade macarons with hand-piped banana ganache. Top it off with a glass of ‘R’ champagne from Ruinart, the oldest champagne house in the world. This is an exquisite indulgence not to be missed.

Good Food Gold Coast

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