Dinner @ Ellery & Co

We're really doing something different now - time for another dinner at Ellery & Co. Unlike our last visit, the place is full - this even includes the new dining room. They must be doing something right.

The menu is quite small - there's a selection of shareable dishes as well as a few entree/main options. We begin with some dishes to share:


Crostini - on the left, avocado, rocket and prosciutto and on the right, blue cheese and fig


Scallops on the shell with garlic buttery crumbs - beautifully cooked scallops, still translucent on the inside

Rosemary Arancini - just as good as ever

For mains:

Barramundi Fillet on caponata

A simple preparation  - the fillet is cooked "a la meunier" - sauteed in a nut brown butter and parsley combination and served on a chunky caponata.


Potato Gnocchi with peas, asparagus and tomato sauce

The gnocchi still haven't reached the nirvana of our first experience but these are getting closer. A good small size, full of potato without being heavy - the sauce is quite light even though it is tomato based. The spring greens, peas and asparagus, give it a lovely fresh feel.

Dessert:

Pistachio ice cream filled profiteroles and Pannacotta

The details:

Ellery & Co
46 Church Street
Hawthorn

Phone: 9853 3533

Open:
Monday to Sunday - Breakfast and Lunch
Wednesday to Saturday - Dinner