No35 is the restaurant for the Sofitel on Collins. It's a fairly typical hotel restaurant, and to be perfectly honest, although there was nothing particularly wrong with it, you can find much better restaurant experiences within ten minutes walk. We arrived for a late dinner...- not by choice, but because we'd been told there were no earlier sittings. It seemed odd, because the restaurant wasn't that busy and there were many tables that remained unoccupied throughout our meal. Maybe the kitchen was short-staffed or something. We would like to have eaten earlier. We were shown to our table, which was by the window - spectacular views across Melbourne are a selling point. It has to be said that the restaurant is extremely noisy, with tiled, floors and big areas of reflective glass. This is a 90s phenomenon that should be set on fire and thrown off a cliff; high volumes of incidental sound in a restaurant are totally undesirable for an enjoyable dining experience. Service at the tables was good, and the staff helpful. A small mixup with our entree was attributed to our waitperson thinking we had ordered 'tartare' rather than 'tacos' - an excellent illustration of the problems with excessive ambient noise. The food was good, but really, it was not 'great'. The fish taco entree, was simple and tasty. A beautifully cooked duck breast, and a very nicely presented blue-eyed cod fillet were flooded with just too much sauce. The dessert, a 'pina colada' rum baba, was pleasing. The wine was overly-expensive in the way hotels inevitably tend to offer it. It's the kind of restaurant where you eat because you're tired and can't be bothered going out (and it's being covered on the company account). It was fine, but honestly, we'd never come here again by choice.More

We had such an great experience at no 35, Zhan was such an amazing waiter he was super attentive, couldn’t of asked host for the night

This is a stunning venue and the food is very good too. We had a delish meal here. I had duck which was lovely. The sommelier was very helpful in guiding us to our desired white and red wine. Definitely recommend this place.

Excellent breakfast, great views and such great staff. My second visit in 2 weeks - such a wide choice of options, attentive staff. Visited with family from UK. Can't recommend highly enough - treat yourself and go there. Perfect start to my day. Thank you...and Merry Christmas.More

The ambience was great, we had to constantly make eye contact with wait staff to get some water. The food was good especially the truffle pasta

Had a wonderful dinner at No35 recently - we took some friends who had recently married for their wedding present. The food was tasty, amazingly presented and good portions. We particularly loved the truffle pasta and beef carpaccio entrees! Staff were also very attentive and...friendly, and always with a smile! Compliments to the chefs and floor team - I always look forward to returning.More

Very nice food for breakfast lots of variety. Dinner was nice, meat was a bit rare, but tasty. Dessert was wonderful. Fabulous views.

Arrived slightly early but table not ready so had to go to other bar outside to wait. Was shown to table and then waited for a menu and water for over five minutes then had to ask for menu. Was told the girl on reception...was new but still no excuse for slow service. The food was very nice had the two courses from the small set menuMore

We had huge expectations regarding this famous restaurant, because we had a lot about it in past. Unfortunately we didn’t see any special when we visited it during our holiday in Sofitel. Breakfasts were very ordinary, not better than other hotels which we visited. We...could get dinner in this restaurant because we wasn’t informed that hotel guests have too book hotel restaurant. So restaurant staff couldn’t find even table for two at any time. Actually administrator was completely ignored when she heard that we didn’t provide any suggestions where we could have a dinner, even it was a bar “Atrium on 35” which did use the same kitchen, which actually was really delicious. The only positive thing which I can find for this restaurant is a incredible view on Melbourne city from 35th floor, because even decor of this restaurant is not presentable.More

Took my family to No 35 for post Xmas celebration, party of 8….. great food and views, and pleasant service staff….. but service standards not in line with what you are paying for…. did have to ask 3 times for bread and cocktails took over...30 minutes to arrive…. But food was great…. But I did have one simple upfront request that just fell on deaf ears…. At time of booking I stated I would prefer to sit at a round or square table…. As we prefer that dynamic as a family… was told round table not possible as they only seat six, but square table might be doable but check closer to date…. I confirmed this in an email….. followed up with x 2 phone reminders…. But was called on the day and told it was not possible…. We would have to sit at a long rectangle table…. On arrival at 8pm there was a large space next to our table of x 3 empty tables that could easily be converted to a square setting ..lol the tables remained empty for rest of night….it seemed our simple request was something the staff just could not be bothered doing…. We still had a great evening, but if you want to excel at a personalised lives dining experience you have to have a “can do” mindset …. Not a “can’t do” mindsetMore

Nice room with good views over the bay. Had breakfast 2 mornings. Back to serve yourself buffet or get stuff cooked to order which is what i did both mornings. Poached eggs done to perfection. Again have to say the staff were so nice and...pleasant. Great way to start the day.More

My wife and I stayed at The Sofitel Hotel for two nights during our recent holiday and we ate breakfast here on two consecutive mornings. The quality and wide selection of food and beverages are fitting for a five star Hotel. The decor and ambience...of this restaurant are very well presented. The service is excellent. The extensive views of Melbourne city are fantastic.More