Embla

Staff, food, wines and atmosphere all outstanding. I’ve been a regular for years and always love coming back. Thanks for another fun evening :)

Fantastic food with great variety. Excellent wines. Service was outstanding.

I’m really not one to leave bad reviews, but unfortunately our experience here was quite atrocious. I booked a reservation for two last week for my partner’s birthday, and unlike many of the other reviews, we had an incredibly disappointing experience. Despite specifically booking for two, we were seated at a table of four and made to share with another couple. There was no communication about this beforehand or when we arrived. We chose not to say anything at the time as the restaurant was packed, but it was definitely not the experience we had booked or expected. The food itself was okay, but the wait times were ridiculous. Our reservation was at 6:30pm and we didn’t leave until around 8:30pm, with the majority of that time spent waiting for our main courses. We waited close to an hour and a half for food, with essentially no communication from staff about the delay. The portions were also very small for the price. Our bill came to over $200 for two people, and while we’re more than happy to spend that amount for a higher-end dining experience, the food, service and overall experience simply did not justify the price. What made it worse was that this was meant to be a special birthday dinner for my partner. For a restaurant at this price point, I expected far better service, communication and attention to the overall dining experience. Unfortunately, we left feeling extremely disappointed and would not return.

Such a beautiful spot! The food was amazing and everything was so well thought out. Really loved the atmosphere and the service too. Definitely one of my favourite dining experiences in Melbourne!

We have heard so much and now we know why everyone raves about Embla. The service is fantastic, the drinks are well recommended, the ambience is fabulous, the music is bit loud but eclectic. And the food is really what we want to come back for. The humble cucumber has never had such great reviews. We hope there is a big bucket of chicken skins every night.

Best place I have ever eaten, my partner and I come here on every occasion. The atmosphere, food, cocktails and the space itself.

Lovely wine bar with some decent small food options, including cheeses. Good wine list. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

We were here tonight. Absolutely amazing food! The steak and the tuna were the highlight of our dinner. This place never disappoints. Will be back again

Had the most beautiful night on 20.7.26 with the dark haired waiter. He, from the minute we arrived, made us feel at home and for hours on. Bless him. The best service. We feel his name was Harley but it’s late. Thank you, Harley.