Restaurant
Etta
60 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
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60 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
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European bistro poise cut with sharp Asian heat—Etta delivers Brunswick East hospo at its sharpest. Table regulars skip the decisions and surrender to the kitchen's seasonal 'leave it to us' progression. Slices of wood-fired rare beef with sambal and Gatsby potatoes arrive beside tender barbecue pork. Sourdough comes slathered in smoked brown butter, while sommeliers pour unscripted wine pairings between courses before things wrap on the house chili oil parfait.
- Euro-Asian Flavor Crossings: European bistro craft meets East Asian fire across plates like wood-fired rare beef with sambal, Cantonese barbecue pork, and a chili oil parfait.
- Sommelier-Led Tastings: Floor staff and sommeliers guide guests through unexpected bottle selections and tailored tasting courses with casual warmth.
- Relaxed Brunswick Energy: Delivers high-level tasting menus and celebratory polish with the relaxed ease of an unpretentious neighborhood local.
What's On at Etta
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
Why Diners Choose Etta
Inventive European-Asian dishes, charismatic wine pairings, and intuitive neighborhood hospitality make Etta an essential Brunswick East reservation—book your table and settle in.
Inventive Euro-Asian Culinary Harmony
Etta pairs European bistro aesthetics with punchy, East and Southeast Asian flavor profiles for a dining experience that feels distinctly Melburnian.
It feels European but tastes surprisingly Asian
Justas Pipinis Charismatic, Sommelier-Led Pairings
Knowledgeable, approachable sommeliers take the guesswork out of ordering by matching inventive dishes with charismatic, surprising wine pairings.
The wine pairings were also extremely interesting and unique. Our sommelier was very charismatic and fun.
Jen L Seamless 'Feed Me' Tasting Menus
Guests can relinquish menu decision-making entirely to the kitchen through a structured multi-course progression that delivers consistent culinary high points.
We had a Feed Me Menu and every dish was spectacular.
Black Mamba535 Intuitive Dietary Flexibility
The kitchen and floor staff accommodate specific dietary preferences without compromising course pacing, flavor balance, or presentation.
walk us through a pescatarian variation of the set menu.
Christian James Effortless Milestone Celebrations
Attentive pacing and warm, thoughtful hospitality make milestone gatherings feel personal, special, and effortlessly orchestrated.
So happy we picked Etta to celebrate my husband’s birthday!
Amanda Indriani Classy, Unpretentious Intimacy
Etta balances sophisticated fine dining execution with a relaxed, intimate neighborhood room perfect for shared occasions.
I arranged a romantic dinner for two at Etta. I expected it to be really nice, but it was even better! The ambiance was classy and relaxed.
Philippe Jonker
Most popular items
The standout dishes and pairings most praised by diners—reserve your table and let the team take care of the rest.
"Leave It to Us" Tasting Menu
The 'leave it to us'-menu was really good and they were very flexible for pescitarians.
Philippe Jonker Sourdough with Brown Butter
The sourdough with brown butter was a really good start to the meal.
Erika de Leon Wood-Fired Rare Beef
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the rare beef, prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor
Jon Pate Sommelier Wine Pairing
The wine pairings were also extremely interesting and unique. Our sommelier was very charismatic and fun.
Jen L
Other favorites
Notable desserts, seasonal cocktails, and sides that complement Etta's signature offerings.
Ginger-Spiced Cake
We indulged in the ginger-spiced cake, which was a delightful surprise. Its warm spices and rich texture paired beautifully with the evening's ambiance.
Jon Pate Plum Cocktail
The plum cocktail I got was delicious.
Alisha Gunnut Red Oak Salad
and the Red Oak salad was terrific too.
Jon Pate Cherry and Beetroot Highball
But what really stood out for us were the cocktails: old fashioned, white negroni, and the cherry and beetroot highball.
Erika de Leon
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality gestures that make dinner feel effortless and personal. Book your table and let the team take care of the rest.
Celebratory On-the-House Treats
Milestone dinners like birthdays frequently receive thoughtful table-side attention, including surprise on-the-house servings of signature items like the chili oil parfait.
Proactive Service and Mid-Meal Surprises
During peak service, floor staff proactively monitor table pacing, even presenting unexpected complimentary dishes between courses to maintain a seamless dining tempo.
Seamless Pescatarian Set Menu Adjustments
The kitchen easily navigates pescatarian preferences within the multi-course set menus, tailoring courses with dedicated seafood dishes like abalone skewers and rainbow trout without interrupting pacing.
Glass-by-Glass Sommelier Walkthroughs
Beverage service is deeply hands-on and conversational, with sommeliers walking guests through each pour individually to match specific palates and menu courses.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on reservations, tasting menus, and dietary flexibility. Book your table, trust the team, and settle in.
Book Ahead for Peak Services
With a buzzing dining room and strong local demand, secure your table well in advance—especially for weekend celebrations and milestone dinners. Book a table and settle in.
Trust the 'Leave It to Us' Format
Relinquish ordering decisions by opting for the multi-course 'leave it to us' or 'feed me' format, which lets the kitchen showcase inventive European-Asian flavor combinations you wouldn't necessarily pick yourself.
Request Dietary Adaptations with Confidence
Don't hesitate to inform the team of restrictions; staff readily and thoughtfully tailor the full set menu progression for pescatarians and other specific dining requirements without compromising quality.
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