Embla

An amazing Sunday afternoon grazing through 6 dishes by 6 different top chefs under 30. MFWF 30 under 30 continued. We started with a tiny morsel which was a potato soufflé with a tiny piece of Comte in the middle with truffle delicately grated on top. As you popped it into your mouth it was gone and definitely needed a couple more to fully appreciate how good it really was. It also came with an equally tiny beetroot tart combined with mixed berries and also left you wanting more. To finish off this first course we were treated to a very surprising skewer of delicately flavored duck hearts. What a way to start ️the next course was a super delicious dish of Kingfish sashimi done in a really pleasant apple and buttermilk sauce. Surprisingly subtle and light and as a sashimi lover, totally appreciated. Mussels are not usually a first choice for me but the next course brought mussels foie gras and leek in a light sauce and covered by a delicious thin crepe. Surprisingly fabulous and after all of that they served absolutely divine roast chicken that was so good you wanted to keep eating it, and it came with a generous portion of superb pumpkin covered in a pumpkin, brown mustard and curry leaf sauce. Now that I’ve had time to digest it, would definitely want more. Believe it or not I realized that I still had room to try the dessert. A perfect light Myer Lemon posset which is a custard like consistency but set and served with a cinnamon covered crispy thin biscuit thing. The fact we could all still drool over it after all that food is a testament to how good it was. Not sure where or when you can try any of these dishes again as they were from 6 different chefs from 6 different restaurants and not usually on the menu so thrilled to have been able to enjoy and share it with you

Loved the food, service was prompt and friendly, music was a little loud and there was sediment in one glass of wine. I'd give it 4.5 if I could

We popped our heads in looking for a late night Fri feed without a booking and was greeted like family and found a table even though they seemed busy. Lots of smiles and laughs. Service was impeccable - attentive and knowledgeable on the wine and food menus.

Wine suggestions (by the glass) spot on and the food delish. Perfect portions for sharing between 2 and flavours big, bold but complimentary. We ordered the bread, muscle toast, octopus, pork and cabbage.

I would agree w/ other comments that the music was loud but not crazy loud that you couldn’t talk and the sound track spot on. Maybe at a bigger table it would be hard to hear the other end of the table. Good reason to move around during the night…

Cozy wine bar with a delicious sharing menu. Had a wonderful time here and the staff are great.

Such a fun venue. We walked in, drank delicious wine and amazing food with attentive service. The john dory rillettes and the octopus and chick peas were to die for. Will be back time and time again

Beautiful food and wine. Loved the extensive wine menu & staff were a great help in choosing a bottle.

Cosy vibe with tasty sharing options and great booze list. I may have had a bit too much to drink to rate properly but the experience was great and want to go back.

Although a little at the higher end on price, it's worth every penny - the chef did an incredible job of bringing a perfect wealth of flavour into vegetarian dishes that, without such attention to detail, just as easily overwhelm the palate as underwhelm. A fine line, immaculately navigated by the kitchen staff, and attentive, knowledgeable bar staff able to select the pinot I described, and do so without pausing for breath.

Wow.atmosphere plus! Dark & seductive, fabulous aroma of fresh food cooking right in front of you. Great wine selection. Staff were full of enthusiasm for the menu & it really delivered! Small plates of deliciousness. We would certainly return here.highly recommended. I didn't take photo's suitable to post as there were too many people.

Always a fabulous experience at Embla. Such a lovely wine bar with great service and the menu never disappoints!

Embla was a wine bar/restaurant offering a large range of wine and delectable meals. For lunch we ordered their quinoa & rosemary sourdough, Raw kingfish with heirloom cucumbers and yuzu, Celeriac hasselback with aged cheddar, and Black angus scotch fillet with tarragon & dried tomato. For dessert we had the ‘Figs figs figs’. All the dishes were very flavourful; the scotch fillet was tender & cooked to perfection, the Celeriac was nicely ‘crispy’ and my favourite was the kingfish - it was very fresh and the yuzu flavour really enhanced the dish. The dim lighting and wooden decor made the ambiance cosy. Service was friendly.

Such a wonderful place to go. Food and service always amazing. Each dish just gets better and better.

Amazing mushroom dish today! Excellent wines by the glass and a great cheese selection. Skilled chefs and first class front of house team. It’s a regular fav every time I’m in Melbourne.

Quinoa and Rosemary Sourdough, Mustard Butter
Soured Cucumbers, Dill, Feta
? Beef Carpaccio, Globe Artichoke, Fermented Peppers
Baby Octopus, Chickpeas
? Dry Aged Black Angus Scotch Fillet, House Condiments

Embla is a rustic, dimly lit, sophisticated wine bar in the middle of the CBD. Their wooden fit out gives moody, Western Saloon vibes. The menu consists of a variety of gourmet share plates and an extensive wine list.

We began with some warm, fresh Sourdough as well as a refreshing plate of Soured Cucumbers with Feta. The Beef Carpaccio was interestingly flavoured with fermented peppers, this was absolutely sensational. Don’t sleep on the Baby Octopus. I would say all of these dishes are worth ordering.

The steak was nice however on this occasion just wasn’t seasoned enough. I enjoyed it with the condiments of XO, Fermented Chilli and Mustard but for $80 I expected to be blown away, at maybe $50 it would’ve been alright. Sadly the menu lacked any sides to pair with it (some potatoes wouldn’t go astray.) ?

Although slightly let down by main, we loved our entrees and would definitely return. It is a small venue so they are often fully in the evenings but they do keep a large part of the restaurant available for walk-ins.

Always a great experience here - food and service is great. Great selection of starters and the fig dessert is a must!

One of my favourites restaurants in Melbourne, wines are great and the food is excellent. I’ll be back

A gem! Service staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The menu was small but full of interesting dishes that were full of flavour. A must try is the steak and remember to order the Fig Fig Fig desert. Sublime!

We had a great lunch here. I brought my friend who was down from Brisbane and she loved it too. Really interesting menu.

Really enjoyed this beautiful venue. The staff, food, wine and ambiance were just perfect! Highly recommend the smoked duck liver toast!

Amazing food and great atmosphere. An excellent spot for date night with the duck parfait being a must.