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Lee Ho Fook
88/100 (2907 ratings)
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Fish
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Har Gao
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Smoked Eel Foie Gras Candied Kombu
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Prawn toast
Duck
Cantonese Style Steamed Toothfish Silken Tofu Ginger and Spring Onion
Scallop
Chaozhou Style Raw Kingfish Garlic Oil Superior Soy
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"Probably one of the best meals I've had in Melbourne in 3 years & that is saying something as I've worked my way around some of the absolute best...."
Bree Abell
"Amazing!! Beautiful and fresh flavours - the spicy lamb ribs melt in your mouth, the San Choy Bau has a yummy smokey flavour and the pumpkin ice..."
Trudy Gunning
"Wow - a fabulous restaurant and highly recommend. Thanks to Malcolm and all the staff who were so attentive and lots of fun. The food was amazing -..."
Christina Moloughney
"Great food and service and worth the expense. The noise level was comfortable and space between tables was..."
Mariam Hegarty
"The eggplant is to die for followed by the scallops and crispy chicken - very enjoyable..."
Rose Piper
"The waitress Annabel was exceptional and the food was beautiful, would highly..."
Debra Miller
"I'm usually not into fusion Chinese food, but it's done so well at Lee Ho Fook. Despite being totally packed and busy we had great service from all..."
Ron Choong
"We had a fab meal here on Saturday night. We weren't overly hungry and the selection of small to large share plates were perfect. The eggplant crips..."
Debbie Martin
"We new the moment we walked in from the incredible delicious aroma coming from the kitchen .. the food wouldn't disappoint.. nor the fab service and..."
Loretta Bonfieni
"Walking into the restaurant the aroma of sweet and spice tantalised. The amazing and surprising flavour and texture combinations were a pleasure to..."
Angela Stringer
"A new style chinese cuisine, Lee Ho Fook. Heard so much about them but never dined there. So we took advantage of the Melbourne Stage 4 lockdown, to..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Restaurante com uma comida Cantonese moderna. Muito inspiradora e um must visit sem dĆŗvida. Voltaria..."
Gastronomicamenteincorrecto
"Came here for a birthday dinner. Iā€™m not that much into fusion food as I think itā€™s really someone mixing and mashing things together. But I like..."
Secret Taster
"Best roast duck in Melbourne! Duck, Fujian crab fried rice and deep fried egg plants are definitely my 3 main things to order. Theyā€™ve got upstairs..."
Priscillia
"Just one word to say about tonight Lee Ho Fook dinner experience wowwwwwwwww.Really enjoyed all I am tried, pok Choi out of box. Hope they..."
Chef ASD
"Last night was an absolute treasure at Lee Ho Fook! Theyā€™ve mastered the art of new style Chinese - refreshing, and no watered-down Chinese food..."
Bigmelbappetite
"One of the most enjoyable dining experiences i've had, and even better was the plethora of vegetarian and vegan options available to choose from! I..."
The Hungry Vegan
"Great service, nice modern space. The lamb ribs are to die for but thereā€™s a great selection for non meat eaters too. The first time we went with a..."
Jenny Colledge
"Dining upstairs with basic exposed brick dĆ©cor and bar downstairs.Ā  The new sign above the door makes it easier to find, as the quirky neon sign..."
Hans Moleman
"Amazing modern Chinese cuisine. What can I say? Havenā€™t tasted modern Chinese food this good since having dinner at Billy Kwong in Sydney. Youā€™ve..."
Eat This Eat That
"Outstanding Chinese food done for a contemporary palette in mind. Despite the contemporary twist, the food delivered on authentic Chinese flavours...."
Linda
"3.5 star ā­ļø I went with a friend to Lee Ho Fook for lunch today, as I have never tried this place which is just around the corner from where I..."
Piggyeatalot
"Really enjoyed a business lunch here today. Service and food was fantastic. Standouts for me were the eggplant chips (twice cooked) and the wagyu..."
Teddys99
"We came without a reservation on a Saturday night, upstairs was full be we got a little table downstairs. It was fine except for the terrible cold..."
I. D.
"The food is amazing. Love all the dishes. My favorite is the lamb ribs. JUICY and SOFT. The deep fried eggplant is sooo good. The organic tofu is..."
Pat Pimubol
"Loved everything about this place. Gorgeous venue, outstanding service, delicious food (we did the banquet with matching wines). Standout dish was..."
Ruth McMahaon
"We came for a friendā€™s birthday celebration. We had the table for 2 hrs and were reminded constantly that they needed the table back at a certain..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Modern Chinese place. My kind of favorite meal. The best was definitely the char siu pork jowl. Really nice cut of pork. Tender but still has a bite..."
Ferry Gondo
"The crispy eggplant dish is worth coming into town for ā€¦ and getting off the metaphorical high horse when it comes to westernised Asian food...."
Dimsumforone
"Wonderfully attentive staff, the crispy-skin chicken was smoky and sweet and complex. Absolutely loved it. Kingfish dish was good but could have been..."
Elese
"Had lunch at the Good Luck Bar, which offers the simpler menu. Really good food! The best Dan Dan Noodles Iā€™ve had in Melbourne! Balanced..."
Andrea
"This spot was on our radar for some time, but, we never got around to visiting until I happened to bump into one of the new additions to the..."
Gdayhowyagoin
"Great quality food and accommodating team. Would go back whenever want Chinese. The fried zucchini was delicious and the lamb ribs were out of this..."
Bachd3
"Down a dark alley we went to find this gem. I walked right past this little door that opens up to the bar then the restaurant upstairs. Very dimly..."
Mei
"Came here for dinner with my friend and we really enjoyed our visit. Firstly, we arrived a bit early so sat downstairs at the bar, and the bartender..."
Lisa Giles
"Very nice little place - in the middle of little alley, I have reviewed this place recently and it got deleted by zomato for no reason. Cosy..."
Jane B
"Came here on a weeknight with high expectations and the food did not disappoint. We started off with the smoked eel and two textures of tofu. The..."
Hangry Horace
"Ordered the crispy eggplant and it is the best eggplant I have ever had in my life. There for the vegan dishes and all of them were exquisitely..."
Delicious Doris
"Little, cosy restaurant in the heart of the CBD. Beautiful food (the duck was to die for!), friendly and accommodating staff, stylishly decorated..."
Eleonora Egidi
"Loved my night out here. Let me tell you why you should come in for your Asian fix...1. Impeccable service. The manager will do everything in..."
TheBearReview
"My favourite Asian/fusion restaurant in Melbourne if not the world. The chef even keeps up with food trends in HK such as the storm shelter chicken...."
Vix Huang
"Food was modern Chinese food, which was an enjoyable meal. The eggplant dish was delicious and the scallop starter dish we could have ordered more...."
Q
"What a pleasant surprise in an unassuming little lane. The food was innovative and tasty. They take you on a taste journey of different parts of..."
Zara.lou
"I had heard mixed reviews about this place but I was really impressed when I went. Firstly I'd like to mention the service. It was impeccable. My..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Highly recommend the crispy eggplant, absolutely delicious and would have ordered a second helping if I wasn't so full at the end! Nice atmosphere,..."
Steph Giles
"Some of the dishes were a hit or miss. Eggplant and lamb were the standouts. However $40 for the lamb was too much for what it was. The tofu was nice..."
Annie13
"Food was delicious and well balanced, and very flavourful. Came here with 3 others and we ordered dishes to share (the menu is designed for sharing)..."
Yami
"Went for dinner last night because my friend had been raving about this place for some time. It was only half full probably because they put 15%..."
Clarinna
"This is a simple yet bustling place for some good Asian food. Order their egg plant with red vinegar, le ho fook fried rice and some jasmine rice..."
Arjun Lakshmana Balaji
"Every dish was beautifully made and I don't know how to do the food justice in words. This review is a little under six months coming but definitely..."
KLLYXNG
"Another modern Asian restaurant in Melbourne! Greeted at the bar by a cheery staff member and shown upstairs to the dining room. Really nice inner..."
Gee
"Dishes that stood out were the eggplant (crispy outside and soft inside), xinjiang lamb ribs and crab fried rice. Waitress advised and was happy to..."
Overfluo
"We ate here on a Thursday night getting in just after 6pm. The door is somewhat hidden if you are expecting a street sign over the doorway, I found..."
Cooper
"The venue was on the corner of the lane, it's near to Chin chin, Pastuso and all of the good restaurants are. Just spot the red bright red neon light..."
CLABEL
"When I try Asian dishes that claim sort of fusion, I get very skeptical. But there were some dishes that Wow-ed me here!Ā We tried the Chef's tasting..."
Chee Ching Low
"Fooking fantastic! Starting with the Ɯber cool bar downstairs, a definite pre dinner kicker. Great drinks with a side of aromas out of the kitchen...."
JB
"I dined here for Valentine's day. The set menu Ā was generally delicious however we felt like cattle lined up in rows eating next to each other with..."
Adriel Keogh
"Fabulous, wonderful and amazing. A real treat of creative Chinese dishes, each one complementing the others. The lamb with cumin was an epic fail,..."
Onara
"Loved how hidden this place was. Wouldn't have known it was there if it weren't for my sis who knew Melbourne pretty and led the way. Ambience was..."
Carrine Chung
"The best Modern Chinese food I've ever had. We sat at the bar, down on one of the low tables, and had the Chinese New Year banquet menu. It's a more..."
Justine
"Asian fusion is always hard to execute on, as the original, unadulterated items are already so palatable and delicious without further..."
Penguineats
"Consistency is key!Lee Ho Fuk was one of the best modern Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants we've tried so far.Located next to the..."
Luke And Hannah
"Had lunch there and we went though the menu with various items. All was good. Stand out was the chicken skin, the sorbet in the end and the raw..."
MrJan
"So impressed by this place, consistently. Love that they are constantly innovating in the menu department, this makes for a fresh and exciting dining..."
MandyToorak
"DO: The scampi, chicken wings, fried rice, chicken marinate, kingfish and pizza. DON'T: Know what to order, just do the feed me menu...."
David Food Leasing
"Excellent restaurant, excellent food. The kingfish sashimi appetiser is to die for It's a total #firstworldproblem but having the kingfish sashimi as..."
Andrew Shelton
"Enjoyed my dining experience here, I was disappointed that I couldn't get a big dish of beef chow mein however, as per my friend Warren's suggestion..."
M.T Wentz
"Awesome little area, was a little small, but didn't appear crowded.The food was very nice, and the staff were lovely. The only fault I have is..."
Charlotte Rose Nicholson
"Very nice Chinese food. Service was good too and they were very efficient with filling up our wine (which I love) The steamed fish /barramundi..."
Nicole P
"Nice venue. Fun, fresh and well presented food. Deep fried Eggplant dish was the standout, the mushrooms and pizza options were other..."
Cinntonic
"Very nice wines, reasonable dishes.Ā Came with a large group of friends for set menu dinner. Most courses were average to good. Once course..."
Kotix
"Fantastic every time! Faultless execution. Victor Liong and his team has done a great job. Have been here many times and would not hesitate to..."
Kiaan Zhao
"Good authentic Chinese food. It's definitely elevated from your average Chinese restaurant but none of the flavors are compromised. The ingredients..."
Shaun
"Friday lunch. First time visit. We had the set lunch menu. Well presented and tasty. Some unique dishes done well. The crispy eggplant and the chilli..."
Stretts
"It's always a nice surprise when you go to a new restaurant and it's exceeds your expectations. The food had amazing presentation and tasted great. A..."
Finger Lickin
"Trading Plates recently spoke to Liong to find out more about the inception of one of Melbourneā€™s favourite Chinese restaurants and how they create..."
Trading Plates
"After being blown away by the Collingwood venue, I was pretty excited to try the CBD venue - I booked online via Zomato and was pretty disappointed..."
Sugar_licks
"How manyĀ laneways in the world offer Chinese, Peruvian, Indian, andĀ Italian? It sounds like having the opportunity toĀ walk around the world in..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Entree quite nice, pork belly, chicken crackling, silken tofu scallops all very tasty, but we ordered sweet and sour pork, fried rice for main and..."
HungryLabrador
"Really beautiful modern Chinese food. We were in a large group and the patient & professional staff coped very well with this mild chaos. Perfectly..."
Makruud
"We appreciate good service and our waiter last night was spot-on - attentive, friendly, well-mannered. You'd think this would be a given for..."
Red Jay
"Amazing environment. Service: 4/5Staff were very friendly and helpful.Food: 4.5/5Very delicious, unique and flavoured very..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Lee Ho Fook Melbourne is the new incarnation of one of our favourite Smith Street restaurants, Lee Ho Fook. Itā€™s been over 2 years since Victor..."
The City Lane
"I dined at Lee Ho Fook for lunch where they serve their 4 course set menu, with a couple of optional dishes extra. Lee Ho Fook is an exciting dining..."
Caroline -
"Had my birthday dinner there. Staffs are very lovely and attentive. The food is amazing, a great balance of Cantonese food with western twist. We..."
Andrew O
"Had a nice date night at Lee Ho Fook and some very nice food. Some of the flavours were very classic Cantonese, but there we also some surprises. We..."
Sam Pang
"šŸ„¢ weekend yumcha brunch šŸ’› pork & scallop siumai šŸ„© wagyu char kuay tiew šŸ½ bbq pork puff šŸž prawn toast šŸ· fujian style braised..."
Faa Papon
"Overall an enjoyable night - high quality ingredients and an inventive menu with different flavours. Flavours on the heavier and saltier side than my..."
Emily Pong
"Semi fine dining experience in the melbroune CBD with seasonal menu. We came for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. It's a set menu..."
Edwar Kartio
"Delicious food. But not cheap. Great experience and top..."
Johnson Tan
Embla
88/100 (1592 ratings)
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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 šŸ˜The smoked duck liver parfait was delicious and the serving size was very generous. The pork belly is also a great choice...."
Withaknifeandfork
"Finally weā€™ve 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 Valentineā€™s Day and waited 30 mins for a table as they donā€™t 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 šŸ’“
"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
"Weā€™ve walked pass this place so many times and each time my friends and I always says ā€œwe 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. Itā€™s 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 Iā€™ve 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 youā€™re 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 - weā€™d 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 šŸ™ŒSnapper 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 šŸ‘ŒšŸ» 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 weā€™re 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 Septemberā€™s 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 yā€™all 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 whoā€™s 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 itā€™s 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..."
Angel Khong
"šŸž Quinoa and Rosemary Sourdough, Mustard Butter šŸ„’ Soured Cucumbers, Dill, Feta šŸ«‘ Beef Carpaccio, Globe Artichoke, Fermented Peppers šŸ™..."
Stephanie Rose
"Really enjoyed this beautiful venue. The staff, food, wine and ambiance were just perfect! Highly recommend the smoked duck liver..."
Isaac Herbert
"Always a great experience here - food and service is great. Great selection of starters and the fig dessert is a..."
Alvi
"Wow...atmosphere plus! Dark & seductive, fabulous aroma of fresh food cooking right in front of you. Great wine selection. Staff were full of..."
jill jaques
"Such a wonderful place to go. Food and service always amazing. Each dish just gets better and..."
Tom Booth
"We had a birthday celebration dinner there and the vegan food was just divine. High quality food and the wine selection was delightful. Beautiful..."
Melanie Guenther
State Of Grace
84/100 (665 ratings)
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Lemon & Rosemary Infused Gin with Aromatic Tonic
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Stake Tartare Truffle Arancini Truffle and Duck Toastie Scallop Ceviche
Octopus Squid Fries Meat and Cheese Plate
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"We caught up with our better halves as we went up to the rooftop bar at the State of Grace venue. Really nice rooftop with plenty of atmosphere on a..."
Espy Eats
"An afternoon to remember! Iā€™d recommend this to anyone and everyone. We recently visited State of Grace (located in the heart of..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"I took my interstate colleagues to the rooftop for lunch yesterday and everything was great. It was quite busy and the food took a while but when it..."
Shaun Basten
"Very delicious cocktails! The place has a great vibe! Love the guy who served us the cocktails, he helped us decide which cocktails we would like!..."
Ninilovesfood
"The hidden bar in the heart of CBD with classy and sophisticated ambiance, and phenomenal drinks. Thereā€™s literally huge selection of cocktails to..."
Sameer
"As a bar, State of Grace is a decent option with a lot of areas to park yourself in. There's a spacious ground level, a rooftop, and of course, the..."
Flying Forward
"How about this place then. The Dear Luncher is unsure if this place has any association with the most excellent Hare and Grace that used to be..."
The Dear Luncher
"So glad that State of Grace has reopened. New venue isnā€™t in the best location but the fit out adheres to the previous theme. Lots of eclectic old..."
Kate Dougherty
"Personal: 6.4. I had the: Barramundi, Classic Pizza, Prosciutto Pizza. I really enjoyed the barramundi. The pizzas, I didn't..."
Gavan Chan
"Extremely spacious, a large menu, great vibe - really like the new space they have to offer. One issue we had was that it took ages and ages to make..."
Unravelled
"The new home for State of Grace is a beautiful mix of dark and cosy, quirky, and light and spacious. The dining room feels like an old gentlemenā€™s..."
KatMmm
"State of Grace has reopened - ThankGod! I miss this place, secret doors, candlelit venue, comfy couches and great company. This place is an awesome..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"State Of Grace's original spot closed at the end of 2016, when the premises was demolished to make way for a new tower, and two years later itā€™s..."
The City Lane
"Consider this to be a 4.5 rating.Booked last minute for a birthday as I was surprised to see State of Grace had reopened (on Kings Street..."
Einas
"Friendly and well-dressed bar staff. Impressive bartending skills. Quirky decor inside. Nice chandelier. Nice ambience. Delicious and sweet Diamond..."
Miss T.A
"One of the hottest bars in Melbourne at the moment. Get there after 5 and expect a line outside. It's built in and around a beautiful heritage..."
Shaun
"State of grace is an eclectic bar with outdoor seating, small booth style seating indoors and then a hidden underground bar (fall from grace)..."
Dr S
"Fall from GraceWhat a great little hideout. The bar was exquisite and every bar tender was extremely attentive and knowledgeable. Ordered a..."
Split The Bill
"Great place to catch up with your girlfriends for a much needed girls night out! Great set up with amazing vintage styled decor. Dinner menu is very..."
Sheemal Visun
"If the quirky interior doesnā€™t draw you in, the giraffe taxidermy will certainly make you do a double take! Set in the heart of Melbourne on..."
Food Comatose
"If the quirky interior doesnā€™t draw you in, the giraffe taxidermy will certainly make you do a double take! Set in the heart of Melbourne on..."
Food Comatose
"State of happy inebriation. The small window fronts at State of Grace hide the cavenous cellar bar, cutely called Fall from Grace, below. Whilst the..."
Missdelish
"Absolutely love fall from grace (if you can find it). What an awesome concept for a bar. The guys behind the bar were killing it, cocktails were..."
Chloe Anderson
"A great place to visit on a Saturday night. Enjoyed entering through a secret bookcase. Not enough table space if you want to order food and was hard..."
Jerri Zerafa
"Booked in for lunch today at state of grace. Even though the food was lovely, the 45 minute wait for it to arrive dragged down the overall..."
Heidi
"Love this place! Great cocktails, fun atmosphere & delicious food... how can you go wrong?! On my most recent visit I opted for the gnocchi. It took..."
Brunchlover
"Fourth time back for dinner before the theatre and not disappointed. The croquettes are delicious and a must to start with. The duck is always my go..."
JR
"5 stars for the drinks, service & atmosphere. Food was just ok. Entree croquettes & haloumi were nice, mains (between us we had the..."
AliC
"Usually I'm really underwhelmed at most "cocktail" bars as most "cocktail" bar have staff that haven't a f@&King clue how to make a simple whiskey..."
Rory Callen
"Steeped in history, Amaro Montenegro, ā€˜the liqueur of the virtuesā€™, was created by famous distiller and herbalist Stanislao Cobianchi. With over..."
The Food Society
"One of my favourite ritzy bars in Melbourne, stupidly fancy and decked out, the highlight of which, is definitely Fall From Grace.The..."
MSY123
"Perfect place to go for after-work drinks. This place has all the cool vibes. Service is a bit slow due to the crowds. Havent yet tried their food..."
Biggiechee
"Awesome place ! A must see and do for anyone in the CBD. A secret hidden bar that can be found upon pulling the right book and the journey downstairs..."
Izelia Pinto
"The whole dinning experience was fabulous. The decor is super cool. Food was really nicely prepared,Ā  flavour was great...i cant fault any single..."
Sabrina Sha
"Another Melbourne hidden bar. This one is quite busy for a weekday evening. The key is to find the fall from grace which involves a secret door and..."
Kanchana Perera
"Came here to visit "fall from grace", down stairs bar. I love the adventure it takes to not only get to the bar, but to figure out how to as well...."
KITCHFIT
"Wagyu rump + Piccadilly salad decent meal good portion only thing to improve is service is kinda slow considering it's not a busy night (Good..."
Gina
"Visited the cellar bar. ...what a treat! Ā Fantastic ambience, reminiscent of a speakeasy. ..not that we can remember! Ā Our very cool barman..."
Norma Carolyn
"The food was good, nice venue with good drinks and a great hidden bar beneath. Definitely going back for some drinks to fall from grace. Great venue..."
Steve Levon
"State of Grace has quickly become one of my favourite restaurants to visit in Melbourne!I came here on one of my last nights in the city..."
JHM
"Came here for the "hidden bar" and I wasn't disappointed. Firstly I loved finding my way down to "fall from grace" trying to find the right book on..."
Patersani
"The restaurant delivers on use of fresh produce and skilful execution of dishes. We loved each course we had over the course of our dinner. The duck..."
Gastrology
"Went to Fall from Grace and this bar is amazing! Bar tenders are very friendly, helpful and also very patient. I love the atmosphere and also the..."
Eating Sushi
"Fall from Grace, the hidden bar underneath the State of Grace dining area transports you back to a time of old world class. Lavish decor compliments..."
Bianca Roberts
"We went to Fall from grace, which is the hidden bar beneath the restaurant. The entry itself was a lot of fun, trying to find the right book to pull..."
Jay Mody
"Beautiful food .. Prompt and efficient service. One of the nicer restaurants - without being so stuffy and uncomfortable that you can't relax and..."
Jason Meaden
"Great atmosphere and setting. Staff was friendly. Bartender was slow in service. Locational easy to get to by tram. Recommended if never been...."
Benedict Foo
"We were really looking forward to 'trying to find' the secret bar at state of grace. But when we walked in and the bookshelf was open we were a..."
Jack Thomas
"Had a lovely dinner here! Great little spot, just need a bit better vibe with some better music or more outgoing personable staff. Also the curred..."
CK
"Beautiful place. Staff were fine without being great. We had the lunch special. The food was nice but not memorable. I would probably give it another..."
TOL
"If you like exclusive hidden away bars. This is the place. Hard to find and with a secrete hidden door you know where to look. The decor is..."
David Liao
"Lovely place! waitress was super attentive and friendly, ambiance was nice. We were seated near the window and along the back wall had fitted..."
Annie Haak
"Great staff , very friendly and attentive . The place has a good vibe to it and so many different searing areas that I think make it unique , its..."
Simrata Anand
"My bf's favourite bar in Melbourne, and he's a true blue Melburnian so he has been to more than enough bars in his time to make a sound judgement. At..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"I got this lovely duck dish. The duck was done three ways - two pieces of roasted duck breast, a pan-fried disc of shredded slow-cooked duck, and a..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"This is my second time here.. Decided to try the place again as it was in the entertainment book (25%). First time wasn't that great - was for a xmas..."
SueyLuey
"The cocktails are amazing but it is a really small portion and over priced. I loved the idea of the entrance to the bar! Wish they had more sitting..."
The Food Traveller
"One of the classiest bars to hang out in Melbourne in own opinion and from what I've heard. The service is great and quick. Drinks are matched to..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Went to the hidden bar downstairs. It's so beautiful! Felt I was a tycoon in the prohibition era! Drinks are nice but food definitely let's it down...."
Shalini Raj
"Visited for the first time recently to meet a friend and grabbed a drink at the street level bar while I waited. Mind was blown when they took me out..."
Stu G
"very cool place and great concept ! I had been here before mid-week but for the first time we went there on a Saturday night and it was great, very..."
Lanaa
"The restaurant delivers on use of fresh produce and skilful execution of dishes. We loved each course we had over the course of our dinner. The duck..."
Gastrology
"We came to Fall from Grace with some out of town friends promising them delicious drinks and ambiance +. Whilst this was met, unfortunately the..."
AmaliƩ E
"The unspoken warmth of the eternally open door at State of Grace is matched by dĆ©cor that has everything a rural millionaireā€™s library would have,..."
C M
"Six of us went for dinner Sat night. Food was great. For mains we had duck, lamb and steaks. Everyone loved their meal. Worked out to be $95/head..."
Leanne Sheehan
"Never actually eaten here because I'm always drawn to the downstairs mystery bar. If it's you're first time you'll definitely love the exciting..."
J_cinta
"Foodie. We went to this restaurant for lunch I must say I was really impressed this place is great, the atmosphere was wonderful. We had the express..."
Tracey.martin
"Just what we wanted!. Went to State of Grace last night for dinner for my husband's birthday. I mainly chose the venue because of the historic fit..."
Denise Kunter
"...Opening the bookcaseĀ lies in picking out the correct book from the bookcase itself and upon finding the right one,Ā itĀ would instantly open up..."
Table To Paper
"AMAZING! My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at State of Grace and the food was sensational. We have not one bad thing to say about..."
Hayley
"Wow amazing food! Service was also great. And I like the bar downstairs and the bookcase! I recommend..."
Electra
"Can the service be any worse?!?! Unhappy, desorgnized and rude staff in need of a proper manager and proper training. The food though is amazing...."
John Wilson
"What a night!! Came here with my sisters on the weekend and had an absolute ball. The cocktails were fantastic and food was great. They moved..."
Mish Bui
"we had not made a reservation and they fortunately had a free table. enjoyed the drinks and lovely ambience. ordering drinks were at our fingertips..."
Elle Tee
"Front service was a bit off but maybe because they were understaffed that night?? the food covered up for that. Food was amazing! Perfectly cooked..."
MSPP
"What an amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious cocktails and even the perfect food. My wife and I had a stayed in the city without the kids..."
Nathan Tate
"My partner introduced me to this place. We were greeted with a smile and were given a table on the roodtop. I must say that I really enjoyed the food..."
Richard Nguyen
"The hidden effrontery of 'State of Grace' is the ultimate 'Fall from Grace' , an hidden bar that's as exciting as the entrance to the bar. Some..."
Ozzy Kunnu