Embla
📍 122 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Google: 4.6 • TripAdvisor: 4.5
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Located in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, Embla offers a delightful combination of a wine bar and restaurant experience that’s hard to resist. With an impressive selection of local wines and a menu that emphasizes simplicity and creativity, diners are treated to beautifully crafted dishes that highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients. The ambiance is described as moody and inviting, making it an ideal spot for everything from casual lunches to special evenings out. Whether you're at the bar sampling various wines or seated for a full meal, the atmosphere is both relaxed and sophisticated, appealing to couples, friends, and solo diners alike. The attentive and friendly service enhances the overall experience, ensuring every visit is memorable.
Signature Dishes
- •Tiger Prawn with Soured Cucumber
- •Octopus with Lightly Smoked Artichoke
- •Grilled Rock Flathead
- •Braised Zucchini Flowers with Fresh Cheese Curds
- •Pork Belly with Broad Bean Miso Sauce
- •Crème Catalan
Overall rating 4.6 / 5 (1,436 reviews)
Google: 4.6 (1163 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (273 reviews)
Customer Reviews
We had a fun evening at Embla. We sat on the bar and tried lots of different tasty wines, most of them local. Food was superb, we loved everything we ordered. Simple but creative and well cooked.
What a fabulous experience. We had 3 starters of Tiger prawn, soured cucumber and octopus which were brilliant. The artichoke accompanying the octopus was lightly smoked and delicious. For main we shared the sea bass which a had a perfectly charred skin to compliment soft buttery fish. The cocktails were good but definitely food taking the main stage. Ambiance and service also very inviting.
This is an amazing restaurant/bar for a group of friends having a long lunch. The male staff member we had on 6/12/24 was so receptive ,service flowed, food was so flavoursome, wine was excellent. Haven't be to such a relaxed venue that is worth raving about for a long time.
Melbourne at its best. Absolute professional staff serving delicious food and wines in a perfectly fitted out room with a long bar as a highlight. Recommend making a booking and then making the most of the time allocated as tables turn quickly. It’s buzzy and clearly a locals favourite