La Dolce Vita: Melbourne Cup in Italian Style
Tuesday 4 November 2025 | 12:00 pm | $185 per person
Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 in timeless Italian style with our La Dolce Vita – Italian Riviera luncheon. Inspired by the romance and glamour of Italy’s sun-soaked northern coastline, this exclusive event blends race-day excitement with refined dining and Mediterranean elegance. Enjoy a decadent four-course menu and free-flowing drinks as you watch the race live on screen, with entertainment, sweepstakes, and fabulous prizes adding to the atmosphere.
Guests are invited to embrace the Riviera spirit by dressing in pale pinks, creams, pastels, and touches of gold, complete with hats or fascinators, for an afternoon of food, fashion, and festivity. From the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre to the chic port of Portofino, the Italian Riviera embodies la dolce vita, savouring life’s pleasures slowly and beautifully. This Melbourne Cup, experience that spirit right here at Machiavelli.
The Details
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
Price: $185 per person
Includes: Four-course menu, free-flowing drinks, live race stream, entertainment, sweepstakes, and prizes