I travelled to Brisbane to visit Signature Restaurant at the Emporium Hotel in Grey Street, Southbank for a five course truffle lunch with paired wines.

As we were early for our reservation, we enjoyed a pre-lunch drink downstairs at the Piano Bar.

They have a signature espresso martini:

Upstairs in Signature, the afternoon kicked off with some tasty bread.

Course 1

Gruyere Panna Cotta – Prosciutto, seed cracker, green bean & truffle vinaigrette.

Paired with a D’Arenberg polly NV Sparkling from McLaren Vale, SA.

Course 2

Abrolhos Island Scallop. Black garlic gnocchi, cauliflower puree, truffle emulsion.

Paired with a white. I can’t recall what type unfortunately but it went well with the dish.

Course 3

Brisbane Valley Quail Tortellini. Sauteed mushrooms, leek, truffle pecorino.

Paired with Vinden Estate Basket Press Shiraz from Hunter Valley NSW.

Course 4

Sirloin of Wagyu Beef. Celeriac, braised shallots, pancetta, watercress, truffle jus.

Paired with Stoney Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Campania, Tasmania.

Course 5

Chocolate & Sunchoke. Valrhona Bahibe Chantilly, sunchoke ice cream, fudge, truffle.

Paired with a Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling from Coal River in Tasmania.

There was a bonus truffle to end the meal too!

To wind up a magnificent experience, we adjourned to the restaurant bar for a glass of wine.