Ernest V

A pocket of Egyptian exoticism in the heart of Elsternwick. Ernest V’s striking tile mosaics bring the Middle East to the walls, and little touches like a side of house-made hummus with your bacon and eggs brings it to the menu. Enjoy the full experience with dukkah-rolled egg with haloumi and preserved lemon oil, or go a little more standard with a sweet-potato hash brown, poached egg, spinach and lemony salmon. The small range of pizzas includes honey-roasted pumpkin with goat’s cheese and blistered cherry tomatoes, and there are sparky salads and sandwiches at lunch.