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If you would like to leave your dining experience up to our chefs, we offer a five-course tasting menu, starting off with a selection of entrees and salumi, a fresh pasta of the day, a main course & dessert.
Bites
Olive | marinated mix olives. 9
Capesante | Canadian scallop, bottarga mayo, smoked salmon roe, pickled zucchini, chilli oil 10
Gnocco fritto | Prosciutto di Parma & stracciatella 11
Gnocco fritto | Mortadella & stracciatella 11
Gnocco fritto | Wagyu bresaola, stracciatella, shaved Parmigiano & aged Balsamic Vinegar 13
Tigelle | Mortadella mousse, pesto Modenese (lard & Parmigiano), salame felino, balsamic baby onion 28
Acciughe | Cantabrian anchovies, whipped butter & crostini 29
Entrée
Farinata | chickpea ‘farinata’ salad of pickled, escabeche & fresh heirloom zucchini, parsley dressing 25
Burrata | roasted & fresh heirloom tomatoes, smoked paprika dressing, salted ricotta, ‘pane carasau’ 25
Carpaccio | tuna carpaccio, confit baby peppers, bottarga, sea urchin dressing, tobiko, black olives 26
Vitello tonnato | poached veal & tuna mayo, veal jus, fried capers & sage 26
Midollo | roasted bone marrow, fermented porcini, sauteed friarielli, garlic, chilli, served with crostini 26
Gamberi | panko roasted Tiger prawns, prawn oil mayo, prawn dust, lemon 27
Pasta
Spaghetti | Battisti squid ink spaghetti, lobster, lobster & prawn bisque, zucchini flowers, chilli 43
Risotto | ‘alla pescatora’, gurnard, mussels, pipis, scallops, parsley emulsion, smoked chilli 42
Ravioli | ricotta & smoked scamorza, yellow tomato ragu, eggplant, garlic & chilli oil, Tuscan pecorino 39
Tagliatelle | pork & beef ragu’ ‘alla Bolognese’, Parmigiano Reggiano 39
Tortelloni | prosciutto & mortadella filled pasta, parmesan sauce, 15yr Aceto Balsamico 41
Main
Pesce | fish of the day, lemon zest gratin, bottarga sauce, apricot jam, potato, zucchini flower salad 49
Agnello | slow roasted Margra lamb shoulder, Jerusalem artichoke, roasted fennel, Tuscan cabbage 45
Maiale | balsamic glazed pork loin, cotechino croquette, smash potato, sugar loaf, honey mustard 45
Bistecca | Cape Grim porterhouse, almond pesto, rocket salad, Dutch carrots, veal jus 49
Side
Patate | hand-cut fries with herb salt 16
Insalata | mixed leaves, citrus dressing 16
Verdure | sauteed seasonal ‘Ramarro farm’ green 16
Dessert
Tiramisù | ‘our way’, almond savoiardi, hazelnut rocher, mascarpone, coffee & Frangelico sauce 18
Bomboloni | fried doughnuts, raspberry gel, lemon cream, cherry dust (Vegan) 16
Torta agrumata | almond, white chocolate & citrus cake, limoncello syrup, calamansi Chantilly 18
Sorbetto | mandarin & blood orange, pistachio crumble & nougatine, salted caramel 16
Viennetta | ricotta & white chocolate ‘Vienetta’, peach coulis, puff, burnt chocolate tuille, amaretto 19
Cheese
Choice of one or three cheeses served with crostini 17/37
Parmigiano Reggiano | Caseificio Gennari 36 months red cows, with balsamic vinegar (Emilia Romagna)
Pecorino sardo | L’ovile, sheep’s milk, 6 months, semi-hard, with truffle honey (Oristano, Sardegna)
Petit Agour | semi-hard sheep’s milk, peppercorn & apple paste (Basque region Southern France)
We cannot list every ingredient on the menu, please inform us if you have any allergies.
Our menu evolves frequently as we create everything from scratch using the freshest ingredients available.
Because of this, the online menu might not always reflect the most current offerings.
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Trattoria Emilia FAQs
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us when booking and tell your waitperson before placing your order.
While we take every precaution to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that any dish will be completely allergen-free.
Trattoria Emilia assumes no responsibility for any allergic reactions that may occur.
Please be responsible for your own safety and carry an EpiPen if you are severely allergic.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, almost our entire menu can be made gluten-free with some changes.
What types of menus are available?
- Lunch: À la carte menu, or degustation;
- Dinner: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday à la carte menu, or degustation, Friday & Saturday choice of 3 courses, or 5-course degustation.
Does my card get charged when I make a booking online?
For less than 8 people:
Your card will not be charged. You will pay at the restaurant. We need the details only in case of a no-show fee.
For 8 to 12 people:
A deposit of $40 per person will be charged.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, we have a separate menu with vegan options at the restaurant.
You can check it here.
Also, some dishes on the menu can be made vegan.
Do you take reservations over the phone?
We are currently not accepting bookings by phone.
Do you take walk-ins?
Whilst we do accept walk-ins, to ensure we can accommodate you, we highly recommend making a booking here.
Is Trattoria Emilia wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Trattoria Emilia is easily accessible by wheelchair!
Please let us know when you are booking so we can ensure that there's enough room for you to enjoy your dining experience comfortably.
What is the allocated sitting time?
All dinner reservations will be allocated a 2-hour seating time.
Sittings are available from 5.00 pm to 9.30 pm.
How does it work with large groups of 8+?
Bookings for more than 8 guests will require them to dine on a set menu, pay a deposit, and be allocated a 2.5-hour seating time unless the function manager agrees otherwise in writing.
Is there a no-show fee?
Yes, there is.
No-shows, cancellations, and changes to numbers within 24 hours of the reservation will be charged a $40 per person fee.
Are there any surcharges?
Yes, there is a 15% surcharge on Sundays and Public Holidays and a 1% surcharge on credit cards.
Is BYO available?
No, Trattoria Emilia is not BYO.
Do you host special events & private parties?
Trattoria Emilia is a beautiful location to host intimate events, weddings, corporate events and cocktail parties. If you are interested in hosting an event at our restaurant, you can contact us here.
Do you have outdoor seating?
No, we don’t have outdoor seating.
Can you accommodate a request for a highchair?
Yes, we can accommodate a request for a highchair.
However, we have only one available; therefore, we cannot assure that.
Please communicate it with your booking.
What are Trattoria Emilia’s trading hours?
Tuesday to Friday
Lunch 12 pm - 3 pm
Dinner 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday
Dinner 5 pm - 10 pm
Our trading hours are always up-to-date on Google, and you can check them here.
Provenance
At Trattoria Emilia, we take immense pride in our roots in Emilia Romagna, a region renowned for its culinary excellence.
We are dedicated to bringing you the finest Italian DOP, DOC & DOCG produce, including Aged Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios from Noto.
Supporting Local Excellence
When we venture beyond Italian soil, our commitment to quality remains unwavering.
We proudly support unique local producers from all over Australia.
Our duck comes from Great Ocean Ducks and our pork from McIvor Farm in northern Victoria.
Moving to Tasmania, our lamb is from a beautiful free-range farm, Wild Clover Lamb, and our grass-fed beef is from Cape Grim.
Organic fruits and vegetables are sourced from Ramarro Farm, ensuring freshness and sustainability in every bite.
Artisanal Ingredients
Our flour is sourced from Molino Pasini.
Due to space constraints, we cannot make spaghetti in-house, but we know we can trust Battisti for our spaghetti and gluten-free pasta needs. Battisti also supplies us with the best-flavoured oils you can find, check it out here.
We use the finest Italian rice, Gli Aironi Carnaroli, known for its superior quality.
Our cheeses are handmade by That’s Amore Cheese and Vannella Cheese, ensuring authentic flavours and textures.
Our sustainable and organic coffee comes from St Remio, adding a perfect finish to your dining experience.
Fresh and Local
Our oysters are sourced from small producers all over Australia, bringing the freshest seafood to your plate.
Our olive oil is from Fratali Umberto in Yea, which is known for producing one of the best extra virgin olive oils in Victoria.
We try a lot of Extra Virgin Olive Oils every year and, personally, we think this is the best olive oil you can find.
At Trattoria Emilia, every ingredient tells a story of tradition, quality, and passion.
Join us and savour the best of both Italian and local Australian produce, meticulously selected to create unforgettable culinary experiences.