5 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
5 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"A seriously good wine bar in the heart of the city, Embla is one of those places that you can consider yourself lucky if you are able to snag a table..."
Morgs71
"Visiting Melbourne means dining well. Though not strictly speaking a restaurant - its a wine bar - the food is restaurant standard. As with a number..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Came here on a Friday at 12:30am, the kitchen were already close but the waiter was so nice and still served up some amazing bread with cheese and..."
Heidi Liang
"Went for a dinner without reservation and the staff was kind enough to accommodate us even during a busy night. Ambiance wise, the place is really..."
Nilay Jiwtode
"We loved šThe smoked duck liver parfait was delicious and the serving size was very generous. The pork belly is also a great choice...."
Withaknifeandfork
"Finally weāve made it to Embla and snagged a table, after several failed attempts we now have a lovely table and a menu ready to go!!. If the house..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Great service and lovely food, I really enjoyed the raw kingfish and the wine was excellent. It is quite dark so the menu is hard to read and the..."
Frog
"Wowed by a place after a long time! Get there before 5.30pm on a week day to get a seat. Great collection on wines, relaxed atmosphere, amazing food..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Had such a great time in this laid back wine bar. A friend and I went there for lunch and we chose a selection of dishes to share.We..."
Piggyeatalot
"Embla is a great place for a date or to bring a friend for an intimate catch up.It's nice and cosy inside - perfect for the winter months,..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Wow, amazing!!! So while I might have been a little drunk I tried my hardest to take some photos of the food but you can't hold that against me..."
Steve Levon
"Embla does not take reservations for dinner, so I came in, popped my name down and waited for a call. We did eventually loiter outside the..."
Mustard
"Embla only allows reservations on Sundays for a set-menu lunch that is just a wonderful offering of fresh-made bread, uniquely spiced and flavoured..."
Srslyfoods
"Came here on Valentineās Day and waited 30 mins for a table as they donāt take dinner reservations. All was worth it in the end. We..."
The Honest Glutton
"Beautiful dark atmosphere. We ate at the bar and only had to wait 10 mins after walking in to this packed to the rafters (on a Wednesday night)..."
HH24
"Difficult to fault this place. Exceptional wine list and attentive, knowledgeable service. Our waiter recognised our interest in drinking champagne..."
Foodie By Heart š
"I really had a great experience here! The food and service were outstanding. Everything was great. I discovered some great gin and cider on the menu..."
Isabel Picton
"Delicious Sunday lunch (13/01) consisting of country loaf, capocollo, straccitella, roast chicken with leek & broccoli and peach eton mess...."
Milla Vanilla
"I was here for a drink while waiting for my table at Sezar to be ready. I wish though that we had dinner here instead. Great vibe, fantastic wine..."
Accurate Ange
"In short, our dinner at Embla was outstanding. From the food to the ambience and service, everything was great. Even though neither of us are wine..."
JM
"What a quintessential Melbourne bar! It's small, dark and intimate. Sit at the bar and be entertained as the bar staff make you a cocktail with..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Weāve walked pass this place so many times and each time my friends and I always says āwe have to go there one nightā. Well we finally did make..."
Food Junkie
"Great bar serving quality shared dishes. The chicken was amazing and so was the spinach that the waiter recommended to pair with it except the..."
A Choong
"4.6. Embla is sensational.Twosheds and friends dined here for lunch on a Thursday. In the 1990s and early 2000s, this place was a pretty..."
Two Sheds
"Late night table for 4, shared a bottle of Little reddie Nebbiolo which paired well with the cheeses one was a subdued blue vein & the other a super..."
Munch On Melbourne
"I came here around 5:45pm Friday afternoon. Itās crowded. The kingfish is bit too salty for me. But I think having it with beer will be better. ..."
Gourmet Explorer
"Fantastic food and wine. Great place for an after work catch up, or a first date! It never disappoints. Will be back many times over as long as food..."
Yummyinmytummy
"Wasnt sure if I was going to get a seat here on a Wednesday night without a reservation but we got lucky. There isnt a lot on the menu but that's not..."
Joan Lee
"One of the best places to unwind with glasses of wine and good food, in a casual setting. As it is walk-in only at night, be ready to queue as it..."
Tony
"Returned here for the first time in a while and enjoyed it even more this time around. We were very impressed by the pine mushroom and octopus..."
Tina Tran
"Good vibe and service. Great selection of wine Embla has some of the best wine Iāve tasted they are not found elsewhere!! Sourdough bread is..."
Sarah Bear
"We (4ppl) had lunch on Friday at Embla. It was great! We booked the table beforehand. The maƮtre-d put some plates together for us (sourdough bread..."
Mint
"The score of 4 is for the venue and the amazing chicken dish. The other dishes were nice enough with the better one being the beef cheek. I would..."
Some Like It Hot
"All time fave restaurant in Melbourne for date night. Consistently friendly and professional service, fantastic wine list and delicious menu that..."
Yummyfeast_
"Good new place. Nothing personally to rave about but it is a nice joint to keep in mind if you are in that part of the city. Interesting presentation..."
Jennifer Ting
"Loved this place. Friendly staffs. Simple menu but excellent-foods. You can be seat in the open-kitchen side incase youāre keen on having..."
Hi Norman
"Cozy little spot for some food and wine. The service is really good and the menu and wine list are sumptuous. Great place to spend the..."
Dumba
"Great ambience inside. I love that its a little dim. The staff are very hospitable and know the menu quite precisely. Recommendations from staff of..."
April
"Always amazing! Been here way too many times, great food, excellent service, all around a good time. Every Sunday, they do a set lunch for $50 and..."
Syahirah Halim
"Great little modern, atmospheric wine bar on Russell St - weād walked past a few times and it always seems busy. We tried a number of the wines on..."
Steph Giles
"Really nice late night wine bar, that would be the perfect date night spot with its mood lighting and darker tones. The wine list is extensive, but..."
Lisa Giles
"Great place to catch up with friends. Good selection of wines. Make sure you try their olive sourdough and we had the straciatella beetroot as well!..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Excellent food, great service, fantastic wine list, lovely space. Embla ticks all the boxes. We had the stracciatella with beets, soured cucumbers,..."
Jess
"Great food, good service, nice cosy atmosphere and great for dates. Went on a really hot day, unfortunately the place wasn't cool enough. We ordered..."
FoodHedonist
"The Town Mouse is one of the restaurants in Carlton that stands out in my memory, so the news of a sister site opening in the CBD got me excited. It..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Aaaaaaamazing - we came here for a drink and were seated in front of the kitchen and ended up ordering the prawns and muscles - wine list is great..."
Tina Foley
"Pretty hard to fault! Very friendly staff and some serious punch from the kitchen. Beautiful oysters that were sweet and plump, gorgeous starters..."
JDP79
"Came here last year with my husband, and we had been looking forward to dinning in Embla for a long time, the expectation was high. We had ordered as..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Good,good food. Wine list was great. Discovered a Lovely Chardonnay from Gippsland, we tried a few dishes, most exceptional was the cabbage and..."
Roberto.powney
"I took my mother in law for Sunday lunch here, wow! How you can get so much flavour into every plate is beyond me. Star of the show was the bread,..."
Annabauer
"Amazing. As always.Eat šSnapper carpaccioBuratta with lovage & onionLamb breast, broccolini, anchovy Roasted..."
Nat Mac
"Great ambience and great food to go with it. Had the liver parfait and I'm still thinking about it haha. Also enjoyed a beautiful chicken dish and..."
Rachel Lai
"Good food, friendly service, and above all, a wonderful wine list. Having been to Embla many times there's a lot to say for a Melbourne restaurant..."
Lucy
"Brilliant experience on a date nightSaturday night with Wifey. Seated straight away, immense vibe, wine list and interesting sophisticated and very..."
Street Cred
"I have walked passed Embla so so many times but never noticed it until a friend of mine took me there. Its a hidden little wine bar. Does get busy,..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Killer food, great staff, relaxed yet fine, cool crowd, couldn't fault it - and a surprise when the bill came too, it's not expensive. Absolutely..."
GG
"Embla is a wine bar that serve really good food. Me and my friends went there for dinner after knowing the chef won the time out award for best young..."
50% Coffee 50% Food
"What a little hidden treasure in the middle of the cbd! Beautiful food - such tasty morsels šš» there was a party in my mouth most of the time...."
The Food Baby Maker
"Cosy interiors with excellent dim lighting creating an inviting, exciting and romantic atmosphere. Staff are very professional and knowledgeable..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Embla has an extensive wine list with many rare and natural wines. Surprisingly the food menu is also very good even the desserts are nice..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"This has been on our hit list for a few months now and was happy to finally get in there. The ambiance was more like a bar while the food was..."
Bachd3
"I first came to Embla before it won it's accolades in Gourmet Traveller and boy was I impressed when my partner and I first stumbled across it when..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Went here with a work friend, and the service was great, the waiter was friendly and really knew his stuff. The butter was incredible, almost tasted..."
Caitlyn Schroder
"Cosy, rustic but without feeling too unrefined like many of these Euro-inspired hubs can be. Every dish reached new levels of impressive but the..."
Amara D'Wilde
"Stand out venue!! This place is way ahead of the curve when it comes to food and wine. Amazing fit out and very knowledgable and attentive..."
Gastroman
"But if weāre talking simple yet delicious, then the Pipis, Serrano, Basil ($17) have the final word. I never knew just how sweet and succulent..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Fantastic place. So unsuspecting and welcoming.Ā The food was just unreal.Ā That Straciatella thing and the mushroom dish?! Ā What. Was...."
Robbie
"Delicate yet flavorful dishes. Was not able to order bottles thus choice of wine was limited. The selection for glasses was still decent and overall..."
Carol
"Finally I got to visit Embla. I tried to contain my excitement and not set the expectations too high, but threw caution to the wind as I ate my way..."
Hungry Ronin
"A real gem of a place. Sort of venue you can park up at the bar and see a night thru eating and drinking fine things . A definite must visit..."
Jayman75
"Came for a quick and easy lunch, portions were a little too generous.Great set of staffs, handled reservation issues fast (which probably was my..."
Michael Setiadi
"Good place for light dinner and small chat. Very busy on Wednesday night, we waited around 30 mins. The dishes came out very slowly. The music was a..."
Naomi
"Remember the days when you had to travel to the city to go to the cinema? Greater Union in Russell St was one of the biggest; and after..."
Sub Urban
"Beautiful experience at embla the staff were very knowledgeable and the food and drinks were so on point. It seems quite small but is packed with so..."
Charles
"Very good food. Ā Wasn't in a drinking situation, but would have been very easy to do so. Ā Food is light and fresh, Ā vegetable dishes are..."
Robert.powney
"Went to the Sunday lunch special. Great food and wine. In fact too much food. Would prefer a more balanced meal with some wine included in the price...."
Juliano Zoca Strufaldi
"Josh, you the man, fantastic waiter. Dddddelcious food, awesome service, good vibes. We've been before and we will be back. Always recommending this..."
Amelia
"Very, very good. On a cold wintery Melbourne day, Embla was a snug little oasis. Unobtrusive staff, but extremely knowledgeable. Some experimental..."
Fleur
"Awesome date place. Very intimate and good to taste a variety of wines. Staff were attentive and friendly and helpful.We will have good next..."
IsFoodIsGood
"Fantastic experience at Embla. Came for their lunch on sunday set menu for $50pp. Which tbh was excellent value. Three small entres, main to share..."
AnitaOnChi
"Another Melbourne restaurant that makes we wish Sydney had something similar. We tried the Sunday tasting menu, and it was an ideal amount of..."
Onara
"Loved the vibe inside this place. We went for afterwork drinks but i will be back for food. Such a great selection of wine and beer plus the waiters..."
Ilovemelbourne
"This is the second time I've been here and both times have been excellent. Wait staff are attentive and knowledgeable. Shared tomato straciatella,..."
Teddys99
"Really cool little place, amazing wine, but what we really need to talk about is that super sexy, sumptuous sourdough bread... holy moly, I need a..."
Luna
"Amazed by the plates served to us last night, we had the cream corn which was out of the world, tomato with smoked ricotta - delightful, carpaccio,..."
Mi55Bee
"Embla is hot news, having featured in Septemberās Gourmet Traveller and being listed as number 30 on the list of the top 100 Australian..."
Michele Walton
"Wow! I'm really impressed with this place I just had to write a review. The most stand out dish was the whipped cod roe herbs provence flatbreads!..."
Ti Sim
"Staff super knowledgable and attentive. I'd suggest letting them choose for you. Venue is so different to what used to be there. A very chic and..."
Mistermister
"I'm going to be controversial and upfront! I'm not a fan of The Townmouse which is Embla's sister restaurant. I haven't enjoyed the food the two..."
Minda Barley
"Lil miss piggy pigged out and rolled all the way homeSimple, tasty and generous serves. I was in the mood for small plates of delicious..."
Vivifoodiediva
"A friend and I chose this recommendation from the good food guide and it delivered the goods. All dishes are to be shared and this would be great for..."
Giovanna Isabella
"We came here for dinner. We ordered a few things to try - cucumbers, golden beetroots, zucchini , pipis, some cheeses and dessert. The serving were..."
Jo Jo
"One of the best places I've dined at in a long time. The ambience of the place is amazing, and it ushers in a sense of anticipation of something..."
FoodLuva
"Awesome venue with a great vibe and unique menu. We ordered the snapper carpaccio, the veal tartare, the pipis, the calamari and the zucchini...."
Kate Dougherty
"Super Cool venue with a fantastic aroma on arrival. Great tapas choices with a slide of wine. Melbourne's second best 'Old fashioned'ā¦commitment..."
JB
"Went here because this restaurant is number 1 on the Time Out 50 Best Restaurants in Melbourne list (Attica sits at number 2).This restaurant..."
Jamie
"Faultless. The staff are exceptional with a wonderful gift of imparting product knowledge as if they made ( and sourced) the food and beverage..."
Mans C
"Sat at the kitchen bench and saw all dishes being prepared. Ordered a couple of different wines with the anchovy toast,sour cucumbers, whiting with..."
Phil
"DO: The stracciatella, pipis, the John Dory and the roast chicken. DON'T: Drive there, since the wine selection is too notch. It is a wine..."
David Food Leasing
"Embla, the newest venture from the team that brought you Town Mouse (which yāall know I simply adore), was somewhere I had dropped by for a drink..."
Ashley
"Almost perfect.Great ambience, attentive and knowledgeable service, comprehensive wine list and an en pointe menu that delivers great..."
EHL
"Emblematic excellence. Finally made it to Embla - not for want of trying! But being here after word has got out, including a recent City of Melbourne..."
Missdelish
"One of the truly great things about working in the hospitality industry is the people. Now in an industry whoās main goal is obviously making..."
Tash Geelen
"Excellent service, food is simple but tasty and well executed. Only complaint, the fig with the cheese tasted a little burnt. ..."
Ryan Lynch
"We dined here on a Friday night - only had to wait for approximately 20 mins for a table/ seat. We were seated at the bar which enabled us to watch..."
FoodN
"Such a great bar & fantastic food offering. Wine list is amazing and food is original and tasty. We popped in here late after a festival in the city..."
Sienna Thompson
"What a cracking way to spend an afternoon. Impressive wine list, shared dishes to graze on friendly staff & cool atmosphere. What more can I say?..."
Decoy
"Opened in Dec 2015 by the Town Mouse team, Embla is definitely an up and rising wine bar in the CBD - recently voted as the top 34 Australia..."
J88
"Easily My Favorite Restaurant in Melbourne. Has everything I need. Interesting Nostalgic flavors a great great wine list and a great intimate..."
Ddz
"Embla Melbourne is the new wine bar/eatery by Town Mouse duo Christian McCabe and executive chef Dave Verheul. At its heart itās a simple inner..."
The City Lane
"Had a great lunch here. Food was smart and love the feel of the place for a drop-in casual meal, lots of wood and visible kitchen make for a great..."
Timothy Burrow
"Yet to try the food but excellent selection of wines here (by the carafe on request too, so good). Most of the stars for service and atmosphere...."
Pandamonium
"More of a wine bar than a true restaurant, this is great hang-out spot. The waitstaff are very knowledgeable about their wines, which are quirky,..."
Meeateor
"Embla was a last minute decision tonight, after we were shunned by a rude waitress at Kappo. Thankfully, we were greeted by a warm smile at the door..."
Jesskaar
"Embla in Russell Street CBD is one of the hottest wine bars in Melbourne right now; and is championing a refined yet a more relaxed style than most...."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Interesting yet simple food. Friendly albeit it a little rushed service. There is plenty to like about this cute, cool and busy little wine bar...."
Edward Schweitzer
"Great place for interesting food, beer and wine. Relaxed atmosphere, nice fit out, friendly, knowledgable service. Not much more needs to be..."
Foodinfocusz
"bread, anchovy toasts, straciatella, creamed corn, rainbow trout, poached peaches, fig ice cream, calamari. everything was delicious. a restaurant i..."
AAA
"Absolutely outstanding! By far one of the best restaurants In Melbourne. The flavours and simplicity of the dishes are incredible. The desserts are..."
Kristy Jarman
"Dynamite! Having enjoyed a few meals at Town Mouse, I was keen to try. Awesome food. My style of cooking. No particular region comes to mind, just a..."
Hung Dong Long
"Was truly a pleasure to dine and drink at this new Melbourne nightspot. Interior is classy but still maintains a warm ambience which is also..."
Bianca Roberts
"New wine bar in town with a dark, sleek yet cozy fit out. Ample space at the many tables with plenty of space at the bar for lighter meals. Diverse..."
Potaoto
"Embla magically exudes old world charm, and embodies new age cool. I love the soothing green hues, in aqua, in emerald, and in forest, coupled with..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Came for a dinner with a friend from overseas few days ago .. He was so impressed :)
Thanks for the wonderful hospitality Embla :)
Always going to..."
Priscillia
"Embla was a wine bar/restaurant offering a large range of wine and delectable meals. For lunch we ordered their quinoa & rosemary sourdough, Raw..."
"Service is fantastic and the food is just out of this world!!! I ordered 4 meals and also had a taste of my partners and each dish was 10/10. It's..."
Resh Anagnostopoulos
"I've been following Chef Phillipe around Melbourne since the early 90's and have never been disappointed by his food, charm and service team. His..."
Rob Liali
"I've been busting to get here since it opened. The wait and anticipation was well rewarded with the service and food.
The staff were all lovely and..."
Philip Smith
"An Amazing place ! The food and atmosphere is something special
If you are in Melbourne , please take the time to enjoy the magic it is so worth it..."
Marc Abjean
"25 years ago, Philippe Mouchel prepared our first French dinner at Paul Bocuse at Melbourne Central after we were married. We returned to eat at..."
Lillian Lowe
"The service was warm and attentive. Loved Philippe's menu offering and the wine list. Felt like I was in a bistro in France rather than in Melbourne!..."
Wanda Hernadi
"Just as amazing second time around! Food was great, atmosphere was great, service was great ! Would..."
Rose Dickinson
"An amazing experience and one that should be high on the foodie wish list. The particular dinner we went to was a culmination and hommage to the..."
Michael Piscopo
"A truly special evening. The walls, which once housed Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Melbourne, have been transformed in to a French Bistro, the open kitchen..."
Emilie Rosenberg
"We had a lovely dinner (wedding anniversary). Great food & service. We happened across āPhillippeā by chance, while out looking for somewhere to..."
Ian Spencer
"Simply the best chef in melbourne, probably aus. Can't wait to get back . Great service great..."
Jason Skeels
"Was recommended to us and we had a wonderful evening. Food was fantastic. Wait staff were friendly. And would like to say a special thank you to our..."
Nicole Stanley
"Have visited quite a few times, and never once been disappointed. The chicken is incredible, but then again, so is everything else.... Thanks to..."
Damian Young
"After a disappointing first experience, Philippe Mouchel personally invited us back for a fantastic second experience. The food was beautiful as..."
Viv Hart
"Everything is fabulous - menu, presentation, wine list, staff, restaurant setting. Could not fault..."
Heather McLean
"Well looked after, arriving early and spent time at the bar having a drink...Staff helpful and friendly.
Food mostly excellent, with only a few minor..."
Neil Hunt
"Amazing food and good wine list! Best is to start off with..."
Alexis Jiyoung Lee
"Beef eye fillet cooked to..."
Claudia S
"The porterhouse steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare, the entree was delicately delicious and..."
Kelvin Yuanhao Li
"Went here for Valentineās Day and itās the first time I had French in Melbourne. Everything was cooked so perfect and so well, the ceviche was..."
"Oysters in sea water jelly is recommended and the Escargots are beautiful. Should try to duck breast! First time in this restaurant and it gives me a..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"āPhilippeā by Paul Bocuse trained Chef, Philippe Mouchel, is a great place to celebrate a special occasion (or any other for that matter) with..."
Foodinfocusz
"The food was delightful and delicious. The canard duck breast rotissoire with mango was so creative, and so much fun to eat!! Canāt wait to have it..."
Ji Song
"Came here at lunch, but didnāt opt for the lunch set (very economic). My brother and I ended up ordering 150 or so but really enjoyed our food. The..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"The oyster sea water jelly was so fresh when have it together with the sauce. For the entree we had the wagyu beef tartare and it was so fresh as..."
Cindy
"Nice French restaurant.Ā Had lovely pate, steak with Bearnaise sauce, chips were delicious, also I adored the terrine.Ā Lovely onion soup and..."
Helen
"What an amazing restaurant, located down a lane way off Colins Street down stairs basement. Friendly staff with great service. The atmosphere was..."
Paul J Fisher
"The service at Philippe is great, perfect for date nights. Fresh oysters and the wagyu steak with bearnaise sauce is to die for! Would highly..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"Sorry about the poor photo as it does not do it justice of how amazing the food was accompanied by fantastic staff. Highly recommend if you love your..."
Daniel
"We had a spectacular experience for our first French dining. My partner and I came here for my birthday dinner and ordered two entrees and mains,..."
Sarah Tan
"Havenāt been here for ages. I was told by a friend that they would have a jazz night every first Monday of the month. We were sitting at the bar,..."
Priscillia
"My friend recommended Philippe as one of his favourite French restaurants a few years ago. My partner wanted to take me out for a nice birthday..."
Jolene Lim
"Booked the restaurant last minute vis phone as weād heard some good news at work. The front of house was very friendly and I asked him whether they..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Walking down the stairs through this lit doorway you are met by a warm room and host. Its much bigger than you realise from the outside.-..."
Hungry Princess
"Iāve never had French food before but I had really high expectations. Sadly I donāt think my palette enjoyed the food as much as everyone else..."
Minhee
"Best French restaurant ever. I've been here multiple times but never bothered to review it. Oysters are cheap and fresh at $2 a pop. Presentation and..."
Karen
"We took part in the Taste of France worldwide event which was a 4 course set menu. We added a bottle of wine from their well priced list which had..."
Robin
"This is one of my favorite french restaurant in Melbourne! Great food and great service!I have been here almost 10 times already!They have..."
Akio Otsuka
"Decided to try french cuisine for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised.Service and food was great.Ā We had to try the escargot but all..."
"Ordered: fois grais, chocolate fed wagyu, lamb, fries and pea salad LIT!āļø: the star of the show was definitely the chocolate fed..."
Jennitals
"The food is fairly typically French, very well prepared. Service is professional and attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Main gripe..."
Mark Russell
"Quality ingredients cooked superbly for $40 for two courses including a 250ml carafe of wine, has to represent the best value for money in Melbourne..."
Srslyfoods
"Excellent value 2 or 3 course lunch menu plus wine/beer, especially for the high quality French cuisine and fine dining experience. The perfect place..."
Tilley Eats
"My boyfriend and I came back for our second anniversary! Absolutely in love with the food and the service is amazing. We would recommend the Tables..."
Serena Cheung
"Wow. Dined here today and had the $50 three course menu which includes a 250ml carafe of red/white wine or draught beer. This has to be the best..."
Andy's Fancy
"Melbourne is spoilt for choice for French cuisine and, in the CBD, Philippe has the combination of an intimate venue and a classic French dining..."
Explore.Melbourne
"To quote my partner after our dinner here āThat was so yummy, Iām actually shocked!ā We had the natural oysters, the foie gras pate, the wagyu..."
Thi
"Staff: 4.5/5Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5Will I return: Definitely when I crave for some French food Our new favourite French..."
AllyBelly
"Iād been here three times now, once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time I was impressed with their service and attentiveness.The..."
Acky
"Love the quail & foie Gras parfait, as well as the duck rotissoire especially! The duck was cooked so well. Delightful dinner with attentive service...."
T Collins
"The perfect venue for either a weekday client meeting or date night on a cold winters evening. Whilst the tables in the restaurant are great, I find..."
Evelyn Yong
"Took my son for his 23rd b'day last night.Ā As we have lived in France for 2 years we do know how French cuisine.Ā Ā Ambiance, wait staff, food,..."
Teresa
"4.5 It hided deeply in a small lane and down in the basement so I couldnāt find it out earlier. Food are sooo good ( fresh ingredient,..."
5ilverr
"Came across these guys on the Entertainment book and when I saw the four rating thought that it was the go for lunch. We had the 2 courses for $40 pp..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Was good experience. Food was great. The only problem was when I was paying which was 179 dollars and before I could enter the pin the amount became..."
Anan Du
"I have visited this resturant a few times and the quality of the food is very consistent and I have not been disappointed. The staff are very good..."
Craig Campbell
"The service was very good.Ā The food was divine.Ā The lunch menu is great value.Ā The rare steak and mash potato (from heaven) was beautiful.Ā An..."
Cassandra Highfield
"This restaurant is owned by the same chef that used to do the Brasserie at Crown. Nice comfortable place to dine with your friends and have..."
Food Junkie
"Had an amazing dinner with friends here last night. Started at the bar with a expresso martini and then had a wonderful bottle of Sancerre. Oh how I..."
Victoria Joy Garner
"We recently dined at Philippe, a French restaurant by Philippe Mouchel, located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. We had quite high expectations..."
One Piece Left
"Lovely restaurant with delicious food and excellent service.Colourful and creative plating.Service: 4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambiance:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"The foodĀ and ambience at Philippe's is beautiful, each morsel is savoured and prepared with care. We were a group of 10 and were put up in the..."
Mary Michael
"On side alley off Collins St, the blue & white coq does signal the way.Delicious food, classic French but with extra added punchy..."
Affogato Addiction
"It was Mr Burberryās birthday and he wanted to try Phillipe since heās been hearing great things about it so onward we went for some french..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Despite the restaurant being full and well into its second sitting by the time of our booking, the service was faultless, as were all of the dishes..."
Enjoy It
"I haven't had a lot of French food in my life so I can't really compare it with anything. However, my mum has been to Phillipe multiple times and..."
Josephine
"An amazing restaurant with a beautiful interior. I loved the plant wall and the booth seating. The service was very efficient and professional yet..."
Unravelled
"Booked last minute for 9pm dinner on Saturday and the restaurant was available. We decided to go with 3 course degustation menu which was $70 per..."
Hungry Sloth
"Service great and attentive. Bread and butter delicious, entrees delicious, mains generous size. Havent tried many French restaurants so have nothing..."
Suburb Review
"Came for here for work lunch, the atmosphere is great, good selection on lunch set menu and fabulous wine selection :) the tartare are well seasoned..."
ļ½Happy Neko~
"Thank you for a wonderful dining experience, came here for my partner's birthday. This place felt like a hidden gem. From the beginning til the end I..."
Jess T
"Last week we came here for a birthday dinner and ordered a lot of food because there was 6 of us. We have the bread and butter as a complimentary..."
Kira Dinh
"Philippe is a good option for French cuisine. Not like standard French restaurants with tiny portion, Philippe's plates are big! Love the food here...."
Emmmma Llove Food
"In terms of French bistro food Philippe Mouchel is the undisputed king. PM24 was one of my favourite places to dine so I was excited to try his..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Nice place for a French meal. Just located off Collins street it provides a cozy and nice atmosphere. Must try the truffle chicken it is amazing!..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"I love it so much. Excellent environment and service! Super good service ever. Chicken breast so soft and the skin is not oily. Fantastic display..."
Kitty Chau
"What a nice place to dine in. Situated in a basement on Collins Street, this place is so inviting. The staffs are great and frindly. We ordered..."
A Black Sheep
"Best fine dinning had thus far... we've been to Dinner by Heston and Vue de Monde to name a couple but can't help comparing to Philippe! Every dish..."
Jen
"Beautiful! So glad that Phillipe reopened in the city especially after he closure if PM24. Food is always cooked on point and service is always..."
Happyley
"Great food, atmosphere and service. A rare combination to find all three at such a high level. Wine list and wine matching are unpretentiously..."
Graham Mirabito
"If you are looking for some of Melbs best duck then look no more. The texture of the duck was Devine, I just kept on eating. Every dish hit the spot..."
MrMena
"Had an amazing experience at Philippe from start to finish. The interior of the restaurant is not what you expect when you first walk in. The open..."
Apurwa Sarve
"We booked Philippe Bistro Bar for a special occasion and found it behind a heavy glass door - actually in George Parade - downstairs under the..."
Sneha Arora
"With a city full of fusion menus, from all corners of the globe it's refreshing to experience a little bit of tradition and dine at restaurant that..."
Phil Kelley
"If you want to eat a good French that the place to be ! Food is fine and tasty the way you expect it from French cuisine. Service is outstanding..."
Nasta Parodi
"absolutely wonderful dining experience right from the reservation stage ... making a booking was a breeze whether it's through the restaurant's..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"Perfect Cocktail by professional Bartender Jonathan. Great service!!!!!. Nice food and good presentation. Absolutely go back again. Highly..."
Pharisa Janphuangtong
"Greeted at the door and walked through a beautiful dining room. Service was amazing. Not pretentious , smiles and great menu knowledge start to..."
Onlymidrare
"Best French food in Melbourne.Can not get enough of this great place. ..."
Dinner Out
"Classic French fair. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was attentive. It lacked a wow factor for me. Wine list, especially the..."
Edward Schweitzer
"Went to Philippe last night for my birthday dinner. Had a lovely night but there were a few negatives. Positives- the quality of the food. I..."
Kate Dougherty
"This place has been on my list for yonks! Finally got to go here for a birthday dinner and it was definitely worth the wait. Menu was small but all..."
M. T.
"My second visit to Phillipe and it was as amazing as the first. The service is impeccable and the food is divine. I had the rotisserie chicken which..."
HG
"Walked in off the street because of the sign in front promising cocktails and cheese. Expected a bar, but walked down into a gorgeous restaurant..."
Krill3Ways
"Since the exciting news earlier this year that Philippe Mouchel was back, I've been waiting for the perfect occasion to dine at Philippe and tonight..."
Farzana
"Philippe, a little hidden gem! French, one of my favourite cuisines. My partner once tried their famous chicken rotissoire a long time ago, and one..."
Nibble And Wander
"What a fancy little French place! I took my friend here for his birthday. If you want a reasonable hour to go for dinner, book at least a week or two..."
Shoo Shoo
"Fantastic experience, from start to finish. Started with the foie gras, followed by a succulent wagyu steak, and finished with an incredible oeuf a..."
Shaun
"Happily the trend to dainty little plates of food is over. This restaurant epitomises food you really want to eat.Ā It's hearty and yet prepared..."
Jason
"French cuisine seems to be experiencing a bit of a renaissance here in Melbourne and I love a good French classic. I dined at Philippe on a Monday..."
Minda Barley
"The best steak in Melbourne. Truly the world standard steak. Oysters are also creamy and thick in taste. Never had this kind before. Service is..."
Nakamura
"My fiancee and i were big fans of PM24 and Deja Vue, so it was only a matter of time before we dropped past Philippe to give it a go.The..."
Paul D
"Amazing food and service, great value for money. Chef Philippe Mouchel never disappoints. I have been waiting since the closure of PM24. If you are..."
Wensta
"A pricey but excellent restaurant. A fairly traditional menu. I had rack of lamb which was excellent. Only disappointment was the Oefs la Neige...."
Jimbo
"I think dining here is a bit like going to see an orchestra perform the classic symphonies. It's not hip or 'on trend', but you soon remember how..."
JH
"All I can say is WOW! We visited Philippe for a special occasion and we were completely blown away by the food and service! This is one of the best..."
Emma Zeeno
"It does not get much better!Philippeās is an ultra high quality French cuisine based restaurant, of which Philippe Mouchel is the..."
Ron Matthews
"We had dinner at Philippe one weeknight. The fitout is familiar as not much has changed since the Brooks days (I do desperately miss Nic Poleart's..."
Bellyporking
"As a very big fan of Philippe Mouchel previous restaurants i was very excited to see back in front of the pass. We entered and were greater with very..."
FoodFoodFood
"I saw the hype for this restaurant and was a bit discouraged by the rating initially. Did some detective work and only to find a diner (hater)..."
Justin Wong
"Great night with a few mates for dinner and were treated to the private dining room. The food we had was excellent - highlights for me were the duck..."
Falcman
"The environment: 5/5 experience watching Philippe himself passionately looking after the operations of the restaurant all night. The place/decor had..."
Misa
"Excellent service with knowledgeable waiter. The owner greeted us as we were ushered to our table. Oysters were fresh, the escargot delish and the..."
Jerard Ng
"We started with the charcuterie platter - enormous and with a wonderful range. Sensational air-dried beef and local salami, rillettes and soft..."
Lilipealea
"Food and service was good but not great, prices are pretty high for standard French food. The decor itself is pretty boring though, very 1990s...."
Carl The Truth
"Philippes is a ok restaurant with the accompanying service, ambience and wine list housed in the old Jamie Oliver's 15 locale opposite Il Solito..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Excellent French restaurant by our world's renowned French chef Philipe Mouchel! Featured on Herald Sun as Melbourne's best French restaurant and..."
J88
"Philippe is a brand new French restaurant in the heart of Melbourne, which has taken over the space which once belonged to Brooks of Melbourne. The..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Came with friends last Saturday evening, the experience was excellent. I love the Escargots the most, the green parsley crust and tomato mint with..."
"We were lucky enough to snag the last two seats on the second night of service which were the best seats in the house - the kitchen bar.I was..."
Jess Chi
"What a treat. As a rule, French is generally one of the last cuisines I lend myself to, as I find it too rich.Chef has definitely changed my..."
Mans C
"Beautiful thoughtful food in a lovely if a little too brightly lit environment. The food was really perfect, the staff seemed little nervous but very..."
Melbourne Foodie
"On a freezing night we entered a beautiful warm dining room where we were greeted by friendly service and Philippe himself. The food was stunning. We..."
Eazy Over
"A little French bistro in the heart of Melbourne. When you walk downstairs it immediately takes you away from Melbourne and you could for a second..."
Dalena Pham (msdalena)
"We had an incredible experience at Philippe. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. Portions were very large and the flavours were..."
Fiona Ku
"Ordered a bunch of dishes and my
Fav was the duck breast! Super tender and crispy. The snail was really good too loved the garlic tomato flavours and..."
Ruby
"Great service, relaxed atmosphere, French food cooked with passion and attention to detail. The duck is the go to dish here and it did not..."
Simon Williams
"Celebrating a 22.02.2022 birthday couldn't have been better at Philippe. Spencer served us with his best attention and so did the rest of the crew...."
Weina Ang
"Perfect date night dinner in the city for French cuisine. Everything was top notch. If you head early there happy hour oyster for $2 which was an..."
Judy Bang
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- Artisanal sourdough bread from Laurent bakery & French butter (Complimentary)
- Burgundy snails cocotte en persillade, garlic &..."
Mashi_soyo
"We had an exceptional experience at Phillipe. The food is overwhelmingly excellent - you will not be disappointed!
Pictured is the cured salmon..."
"Located on the high side of the street overlooking the historic Carlton Gardens, Epocha sits pretty with its pristine, classic frontage. It was..."
Andrew Lim
"We enjoyed our meal here. Lovely venue with an immediate feeling of old-world style. A rare place where we could talk without shouting. Interesting..."
David Brewster
"We went for the 3 course meal, and needless to say, I was so full! For my 3 course meal, I chose the beef tartare for entree, beef..."
Catherine
"Dined here during the truffle night long time ago. Food was amazing with only few to fault. We got little truffle on our side just for our own to..."
Snow White's Apple
"Enjoy the warm and inviting delights, that is Epocha. Ā Located in Carlton with magnificent views overlooking Carlton Gardens you will fine Epocha..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"*4.5*Lovely restaurant with excellent waitress and service. Four of us bad the Wagyu which was delicious. We weren't a big fan of the bread but..."
The Not Picky Eater
"We went here last week to celebrate our anniversary and had a wonderful evening! Being a Monday night, it was fairly quiet which made it very special..."
VinChan
"Refined, delicious and perfectly cooked French food served with class, generosity and good hospitality. The venue was quaint, cosy and beautiful...."
Linda
"Very enjoyable Sunday roast lunch. Just the right amount of food and service is there without being intrusive. The pacing between dishes are done..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"Service was attentive and considerate, seeing how they made an alternative starter for someone pregnant in the group. Came here for the Sunday roast,..."
Yu May
"Went here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday a couple of months ago. The ambiance was great. It felt like youāre inside a European..."
Pluviophile
"The evening saw Epochaās chefs showcase the various ways you can incorporate halloumi into trending seasonal menus this spring. Fresh tastings were..."
Gastrology
"Came for the Monday set dinner with the cheese wheel pasta; service and food were faultless!Dishes were small but filling and fresh. The..."
ANOMnymous
"One of my favorites. Great food, warm friendly service - they absolutely go out of their way to make you feel at home.Sunday lunches are..."
Princess Got The Hungries
"Went for the Sunday roast set menu and didnāt disappoint. Great service, good value and great relaxed atmosphere . Great wine list too. Ideal place..."
TellEmWhatYaThink
"We went to epocha with a group of friends who had not been there before. Needless to say they loved it. The food, the wine and exceptional service..."
Maria Tsakis
"Every time we go to Epocha we love it. I have recommended it to so many friends. The food is unique and beautifully presented and they always cater..."
"Pre-Valentines dinner, booked via Zomato, and the staff were attentive enough to ask me for dietary requirements when I called up to confirm my..."
Victor Cheng
"We had a beautiful Valentineās Day dinner at this super cute restaurant.The food was to die for and the staff were so lovely and..."
Kerrie Peck
"We had our early Valentine's dinner here, the food are above average, nothing really wow us. The fish we ordered had prawn sauces which is quite..."
Annie Lu
"We had the set menu here on one of their special occassions. It was way too much food for 2 but value for money. Each dish was nicely presented, rich..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Iād been wanting to try this place for several years and finally went there for dinner last week. I have to say I was quite disappointed. I did..."
Li-La
"It was a business lunch from recruiters. I am not much of a fan of wine. The sommelier guy started describing the food and wine. I was in heaven...."
Abi
"What an evening! Went to Epocha for my 5 year anniversary and enjoyed the chefs set menu for $75 a head, plus cheese. This was amazing value, with..."
Jackson Morris
"The food and service are just extraordinary. I love the desserts, not sweet but taste fantastic. The steak and the black bread was amazing as well...."
Iris Zhao
"The food was great and the services was also very good. Ambiance was very nice. Location was perfectly close to the event and to public..."
Ranel Delos Santos
"Dined here a couple of weeks ago with some friends. We were greeted with great service and placed at a lovely table by the fireplace. The staff were..."
Luccio
"Lovely place that I often frequent. Dim setting with a rustic feel about the place and fairly cramped seating Pricey for the amount they serve but..."
Tedlangtons
"Had a delightful dining experience at Epocha on Wednesday night with Mr B.Ā The ambience of the building and dining room is quite impressive and..."
Melissa Kate
"The warmth and hospitality here is always second to none, food and service always consistent. Sunday lunch a winner and great value, my go to place..."
Dave
"Yummy food and good service. Couldn't remember any dish that particularly stood out but we got the sharing menu and were all well fed by the end...."
Syt
"A dining experience I will never forget. The food and wine were great, the host courteous and professional, and the staff attentive throughout the..."
Mira Listar
"Fantastic food. Beautiful venue as one of those huge old renovated Carlton terraces. We got there half an hour late due to traffic but this was no..."
Sneha Arora
"As the name may suggest, Epocha is a journey back in time. Located in a beautiful Victorian Townhouse Epocha impresses with a homey vibe and hearty..."
MelbFoodHunter
"The Zomato rating is what attracted us to Epocha and once again it didn't let us down.We both selected a major course and Steve our well..."
KLW
"I love the setting of this little restaurant. It's like walking into a period house and the decor is relaxed. The food was delicious. There..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"This is a great place to go with a group. The philosophy is around shared plates and the helpings are very generous! The food has bags of flavour and..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Service and quality. Four evening dinner visits now.Ā The place is usually full and bustling but service and attention are not compromised...."
Magpie
"Absolutely divine dining experience! From the space to the ambiance and the service, this place is the complete package. Every single dish was..."
Lella Dee
"Beautiful terrace looking out onto the old exhibition building. Went with the following sharing plates;pate 4/5pigs head terrine..."
Gee
"Been here twice. The a la carte experience much better than the Sunday lunch. There is a great atmosphere to the place and food and staff create a..."
Gursharan Chana
"The food was mostly very good, and excellent value, but the roast beef was chewy. My favourite was the squid ink taramasalata. Unfortunately the..."
Im_Hungry
"Been a couple of times now and a great place to go for a chefs menu on date night. Staff very nice and wine good. The place is romantically lit and..."
Bryan Daly
"Food : outstanding. Utilising the freshest produce and creating unique combinations with bursts of flavour that send your tastebuds into frenzy...."
JKGasMan
"Beautiful interior setting, fantastic service, delicious food, is how I would summarise Epocha.We were about 15mins early but was promptly..."
Acky
"Never disappointed. Top notch service and the best food in Melbourne with their seasonal menus. We dine here every few months and we always walk out..."
Jae Lee
"Absolutely magnificent and fast becoming an institution as a Sunday lunch concept. Fabulous environment..,, been on three Sundays over the last few..."
Britpop
"Although pricey, its worth it. Went out with a group of friends for lunch and we loved it. It's like enjoying a great sunday lunch without having to..."
Louie Alissa
"Impressed is to say the least! The food was perfectly done in both presentation and taste. The service was friendly and efficient and the decor made..."
Benjamin Herzog
"We had dinner here on Saturday night. Set in a beautiful old Victorian terrace house this restaurant has been tastefully decorated. The service was..."
High Expectations
"Been there for a dinner recently. Love the decoration and the ambience, their decoration is very simple yet rustic. The service is quick..."
Aurelia Carmen Joe
"Came here for a special occasion and it did not disappoint. We did the chefs selection with each dish as good as the last. Nothing bad to say about..."
Garth Christie
"Epocha took me by surprise. I was expecting it to be good but I was not expecting it to be as a amazing as it was. It's a cozy and very rustic place...."
Finger Lickin
"Gorgeous setting with friendly and attentive staff. Perfect for our girls catchup where we could share many of the dishes and try all the good ones -..."
Meeee Hungry!
"Great food. Great wine. Great service. Lovely decor. Desserts were especially good. Whatever sauce they used on the broccoli was super delish too...."
Gazza S.
"i went to a wedding function on the upper floor, where it is set to a private and spacious area. As one should expect less good food in a wedding..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Fantastic experience. Food was delicious - try the lamb shoulder and the chicken pate. The wine list was diverse and catered to different budgets...."
Kate
"Sunday roast is excellent value. Expensive but great selection of European wine. We had the beef today. It was not the best cut but was cooked..."
TheBearReview
"One of the best tasting menus I have ever had and that includes Vue De Monde and Ezards. Friendly affable wait staff and an excellent array of food ,..."
Dottore Vince
"Update September 2017: Service is unparalleled. Lovely and attentive servers, who made our night so much more memorable. Food was great as always...."
Mistletoe
"My wife and I came here for our anniversary and were very impressed, top quality establishment with a great level of service. Would definitely..."
Stephen Cooper
"I found Epocha superb - today I joined a table for Easter Sunday celebrations with a set menu & the chef catered brilliantly to my serious..."
Tess Reilly-Browne
"I have been to Epocha perhaps 5 or 6 times now and I love it! Ā Where to start; probably immaculate service; it's that service that is invisible yet..."
BlueJay
"EPOCHA is an amazing restaurant, beautiful location in the heart of Carlton across the road from the museum. The service and kindness of the staff..."
Jules
"Had a good experience here. We got the sharing plate and found it to be a great amount of food with lots of variety. A lot of food arrived quickly to..."
Duty Manager
"This place is simply awesome. We just happened to stumble across it, walking in the city. My girlfriends and I loving going for a good cocktail or..."
Manal Wish
"Came here after seeing a show for VAMFF. Restaurant was busy and quite noisy but staff were very polite, attentive and accommodating. The staff moved..."
Chloe Cakes
"The Sunday lunch is our go to for family lunches. Each week has a different roast meat. We have tried every roast available. Delicious food and..."
Foodtingtons
"squid entree was superb! zucchini was great too. we also had the bone marrow toast, charcuterie board, roast potatoes in duck fat & chicken, and rice..."
Jonathan Ong
"Lovely experience at Epocha, absolutely relaxing atmosphere with no rush at any point with friendly and accommodating service team. Located next it..."
Cameron Judd
"wow!! The menu was so fresh, delicious and exciting- especially loved the homegrown produce that was weaved throughout. The staff were incredibly..."
"Absolutely amazing. From the greeting you recieve on your arrival, the extremely friendly staff inside and the chef who came out and asked how things..."
Mahdi Dehghan
"Absolutely fantastic at every turn!
Impeccable service, a clear passion for their craft, and absolutely delicious food and drinks. Love that the..."
Nick Spriggs
"We had our wedding of 55 people at Epocha and felt right at home. The staff went above and beyond to take into consideration our preferences and made..."
"Long time fan of this restaurant that never disappoints. Boasting a fabulous location alongside the Yarra, it's the perfect place for delicious food..."
Carolyn Valka
"I love French cuisine and wanted to try out a few restaurants left in Crown that I've not been. Doubted with not high rating on the Internet, but..."
Hao Dao
"Absolutely fantastic dinner, every single dish was great, the combination of flavours were on point with every dish. you could see that everything..."
Chandana Abey
"First time diner at Bistro Guillaume on 3.6.2022 and this place did not fail to impress. The venue is absolutely beautiful as was the welcome. The..."
Marija Dragic
"I had an excellent dining experience here over the weekend. I ordered the rib eye special as my main, perfectly cooked medium rare. Very filling,..."
S Parkitny
"First time here, and may not be the last. I would definitely give it a try again, but wouldn't rush back in an extreme hurry. For a restaurant of..."
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