Little Sparrow Kitchen

Now open in the Melbourne Emporium

About us

Each dish is a masterpiece!

Located in Melbourne Emporium and renowned for our distinctive all-day breakfast and lunch menu, each dish is a masterpiece, thoughtfully prepared with creativity and care. Whether you’re savouring a leisurely morning with our award-winning specialty coffee or indulging in a delightful lunch paired with a carefully curated wine selection, every moment is designed to delight. Step away from the city’s bustle and unwind in our serene and inviting atmosphere. Let us provide you with an unforgettable dining experience, where exceptional flavour meets tranquillity.

Breakfast

ALL DAY
  • Toast (GFO)

    Sourdough bread with condiments of your choice.
    Add gluten free bread.

  • Eggs on Toast (GFO)

    Two free-range eggs, (the way you like) on sourdough toast.

  • Smashed Avocado & Feta (GFO) (V)

    Two free range poached eggs, feta, pomegranate, watermelon radish, kale, honey, garnished with watercress on sourdough toast.

  • Spanish Omelette (GFO)

    Two free-range eggs, chorizo, roast pepper, tomato, feta, spinach, onion, fresh herbs on sourdough toast

  • Mr Benedict (GFO)

    Two poached free-range eggs, spinach, bacon, hollandaise on English muffins.

  • Lobster Chilli Scramble (GFO)

    Two free range eggs, lobster, house made sambal, coriander on sourdough toast.

  • House of Salmon (GFO)

    Two poached free-range eggs, house cured salmon, avocado, pickled cucumber, dill hollandaise, avruga caviar on sourdough toast.

  • Corn and Zucchini Fritters Stack (3) (GF)

    Rocket, cherry tomatoes, poached egg, pesto.

  • French Toast

    Two thick pillowy brioche slices pan seared to golden perfection, crowned with bruleed banana and a cascade of warm maple syrup, fresh seasonal berries, velvety mascarpone finished with a lavish dusting of crushed pistachios.

  • Morning Acai Bowl (GF) (V) (DF) (HAL)

    Organic smooth acai, granola, banana, strawberries, chai Seeds, drizzled with honey.

  • Mexican Breakfast Burrito

    Rice, tortilla wrap, pico de gallo, cos lettuce, black beans, cheese and scramble egg with sour cream.

  • Big Sparrow (GFO)

    Two free-range eggs (the way you like), porterhouse steak, chorizo, shimeji mushrooms, kale, hash brown on sourdough toast.

Lunch

Available From 11:30am
  • American Beef Sliders (2) (HAL)

    Juicy angus beef patty layered with melted cheese, lettuce, ripe tomato, house caramelized onions, tangy pickles, tomato relish nested in a toasted brioche c/w fries.

  • Our Famous - Steak Sandwich (GFO) (HAL)

    Grilled tender porterhouse steak layered with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, fresh rocket and house made truffle served on a warm Turkish bread c/w fries.

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari (GF)

    Crisp tender calamari tossed in our signature seasoning, garnished with fresh coriander served with zesty lime, house made garlic aioli c/w fries.

  • The Sparrow Club (GFO)

    Tender chicken breast, sliced turkey, crispy bacon, creamy egg salad, fresh cos, melted cheese, layered to perfection, c/w fries.

  • Crispy Sweet Potato Tacos (3) (VG) (GF)

    Golden sweet potato fries topped with creamy jalapeno sauce, crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds, pickled red onion, fresh coriander, crumbled feta with a squeeze of lime.

  • King Garlic Prawns & Rice (GF)

    Mouthwatering pan-seared prawns bathed in velvety garlic, lemon and herb butter sauce served over fragrant jasmine rice finished with delicate micro herbs.

  • Korean Chicken Bao Buns (2) (DF)

    Steamed bao buns filled with crispy Korean fried chicken, drizzled with Gochujang aioli layered with house pickled radish, finished with fresh herbs c/w fries.

  • Spaghetti Marinara

    Seafood medley of tender prawns, plump mussels and delicate calamari all tossed through an al dente spaghetti in a rich Napolitana sauce infused with garlic and chili.

  • Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Spaghetti

    Succulent Chicken breast & sauteed mushrooms, tossed in a rich garlic cream with fresh Herbs & aged parmesan, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti.

  • Soft Shell Crab Tower (DF)

    Golden fried soft-shell crab perched on a toasted brioche disc, layered with creamy southern style slaw, zesty pineapple tomato sala, finished with smokey romesco drizzle.

  • Lobster Sando (GFO)

    Lobster & prawns folded in our signature zesty mayo, finished with chives, shallots cucumber with a touch of avruga caviar, served with toasted brioche c/w fries.

  • Signature Sparrow Salad (GF)

    A vibrant medley of leafy greens, house pickled vegetables, compressed watermelon creamy avocado & edamame, tossed in maple-mustard sesame dressing.
    Add Cured Salmon.
    Add Prawns.
    Add Chicken.

Dinner

From 5:00pm
Share Plates / Small Plates
  • Pita Bread (2) (V) $9.00
  • Warm Marinated Olives (GF) (V) $8.00

    With rosemary, garlic, and lemon rind.

  • Chefs Taramasalata $14.00

    Fish roe dip with pita bread.

  • Char Grilled Melitzanosalata $14.00

    Eggplant dip with pita bread.

  • Village Tzatziki $14.00

    Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill & garlic with pita bread.

  • Three Islands Dips $28.00

    Tzatziki, melitzanosalata & taramasalata with pita bread.

  • Saganaki $19.90

    Pan fried kefalograviera with fig salsa.

  • Grilled Haloumi $19.00

    Served with quince jam and balsamic pearls

  • Feta Cigars $21.90

    Creamy feta wrapped in filo pastry drizzled with Greek honey and toasted almonds

  • Lobster Rolls (2) $29.90

    Creamy lobster tail with bell pepper, spring onion and chives served in toasted buttery brioche

Share Plates / Large Plates
  • Kadaifi Prawns (3) $36.00

    U8 Mooloolaba King Prawns marinated and shallow fried wrapped in angel hair pasta.

  • Calamari (GF) $24.00

    Pan seared with Greek salt and pepper with garlic aioli and grilled lemon.

  • Kinkawooka (SA) Mussels Saganaki (GF) $24.00

    Tossed in white wine and shallots finished with Napoli, fresh herbs & feta.

  • Char Grilled (WA) Octopus (GF) $28.00

    Confit tomatoes, green olives with pepper and onion relish, salsa Verde with grilled lemon

  • Deconstructed Pork Souvlaki (GF) $28.00

    Free range pork fillet, Greek salsa, village tzatziki with grilled lemon.

  • Lamb Backstrap (GF) $34.00

    Char grilled with dehydrated kalamata olives, pomegranate salsa with red wine and rosemary jus.

  • North QLD Barramundi Fillet (GF) $32.00

    Pan fried w fresh herbs, lemon zest and caper berries in a light bearnaise sauce.

  • Thelassino $38.00

    Pan seared King Prawns, Mussels. Barramundi, Calamari, with Rissoni pasta in a slow cooked Greek marinara sauce with grilled lemon and fresh herbs.

  • Char Chicken Breast (GF) $26.00

    Oregano & lemon zest, sous vide then chard with confit tomato.

  • Souzoukakia $24.00

    Clay pot baked baby meatballs slow cooked in rich Napoli.

  • Gemista (V) $24.00

    Ripen tomatoes stuffed with arborio rice, dill, parsley, and mint with grilled lemon.

  • Traditional Veg Moussaka (V) $28.00

    Layers of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini & potatoes with Napoli & Greek bechamel.

Bookings

Call (03) 9000 5855

Melbourne Emporium
Shop 2 – 041, Level 2, 287,
Lonsdale St,
Melbourne 3000
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