Curly Whiskers

Loved the personal touch. Where the ingredients are sourced. Tried the amazing special wrap (wrap doesn't do it justice) on premises made pate and rocket. The dessert special was divine. Sounds weird but the tastes just worked. Basil, caramelised pineapple and coconut shards on top of a beautiful crepe. Thanks Ros and Ollie, Curly Whiskers is on our go to list x

Had  dinner  here tonight with a friend.  On entering the restaurant you felt as if you have walked into someones house/kitchen. The aromas of delicious food envelope you...... literally. I came home with clothes smelling of garlic and food ......  one of the drawbacks of an open  kitchen being so close to you. We both had steak with Bearnaise sauce and potatoes (more overcooked rather than crunchy) and shared a side of seasonal vegetables. They had run out of the fish and duck for the evening. 
The service was very polite and  so genuine. Both the owners, and the chef were so pleasant and made our evening enjoyable. The steaks were cooked to our respective orders and were perfect.
We ended on the Chocolate crepe, which was okay. Will be back to try their other dishes.

We ordered 6 mains, many entrees and sides. The food was all delicious, however the service was very slow. We were there for three hours which made it quite a late night.
It’s unusual (but nice) having the kitchen with the dining area and makes it more interesting while waiting for food.

It was the first signs of the coming cold season in Melbourne and we wanted to try a new place, something intimate and warm and Curly Whiskers fit the bill. The second we set foot inside, we noticed that it was set up more like a home kitchen than a cafe / restaurant, which we absolutely loved! Combining the familiarity of dining at friend's house with a lovely laid back Parisian atmosphere, we felt like we'd been here several times before. Now onto the food; it was divine! The classic French onion soup went down perfectly while looking out onto the wet street followed by the Breakfast and Reuben galettes, really hit the spot. Then we were recommended the Tarte Au Citron for desert ...oh my God! Talk about the best, most deliciously piquant lemon flavours you will find. If you love citrus, this is for you! We will be back to sample the dinner menu. A++++

UPDATE:

We returned last night to try the dinner menu and we were not disappointed. Rosalin & Oliver welcomed us back and went above and beyond in getting us settled in for the night with a complimentary share plate. There was Fish Wellington on the specials menu which Rosalin brought over on a tray to show us. I didn't know there was such a thing as Fish Wellington; well, there is now, thanks to Rosalin and once we got a peek of it, we decided to share it for our entree. It was succulent red emperor flavoured with herbs and wrapped in a delicate and rich pastry that made us regret that we had to split the dish. For mains, we had the Cassoulet and the Moroccan Lamb which were both absolutely divine! The flavours in my Cassoulet were full-bodied and extremely tasty. Everything was well-balanced. Each bite was worth savouring. Then for dessert, we couldn't resist the Tarte Au Citron once again. Rosalin and Oliver also generously treated us to a lovely Frangipane and Pear Tart. Lots of hits and no misses so far. This has become my new favourite restaurant.

Tried this lovely place today for the first time. Quaint little french cafe in middle of Brighton with typical Parisian chairs, french music swaying you and lovely staff!

The menu has sweet and savoury crepes. We had brunch there, the dinner menu looked amazing as well. Will have to try that. I had the chocolate crepe which was divine, the berry crepe was nice but I think an acquired taste with the cream inside. Coffee was good too.

I was invited to check out Curly Whiskers on Thursday and what a lovely experience. An experience it truly was and one like no other on the Melbourne dining scene. In a world that’s becoming more and more interested in organic and sustainably sourced produce owner Rosalin is taking things to the absolute next level. Not only can she tell you exactly where all the ingredients come from she’s personally been to all the farms. She passionately explained to us the difference that shines through in the quality when you use a REAL free range egg laid by a happy roaming chicken (the egg supplier she uses also provides them to Guy Grossi). Talk about absolutely doing your homework.
Coupled with a super open kitchen which is the focal point of the space, the concept intends to bridge the gap between the chefs and the customers. They want it to be interactive, they encourage you to ask questions, they are delighted to explain to you the origins of the recipe and the techniques used and to watch them busily preparing your meal. It’s such an immersive experience with the set up bringing new meaning to ‘open kitchen’ that you feel really connected to the cooking and it’s all rather fascinating and quite special actually.
The decor is quaint with wicker chairs outside (tres Parisienne), pretty pink posies on each table and soft jazz music. You could be forgiven for thinking you were in a bustling French bistro on the Champs Elysées. We started with a cheese and antipasto plate where we had the most deliciously delicate terrine wrapped in trout. The trout itself is air freighted overnight from Tasmania for freshness and the farm it comes from supplies to only two restaurants in Melbourne, here and the esteemed Attica. This is where I say you can’t understand the brilliance of this concept until you’ve tasted it. I probably could have eaten the entire log. Heavenly.
For entree I simply had to have more of that delicious hand smoked Woodbridge trout so I chose a yummy mini trout filled crepe. It felt very personal to see it all being assembled and cosy, like someone is cooking for you at home with love, and there is plenty of love to be found here.
For main I chose a sourdough crepe with slow cooked lamb (I figured we were at a French restaurant so where better to really get my crepe on). Crepes are something I ate daily in France as a sweet on the go snack but I really enjoyed it in a savoury rendition. There was a very generous amount of lamb on there too. French is the perfect cuisine to showcase world class ingredients which is very much their concept and philosophy. They are self confessed ‘proudly fussy’ which suits the French to a T.
While we were really going to town on the crepes (I’m not ashamed to say we had yet another one for dessert) let me impress upon you that the menu is not one dimensional. My dining companion had the duck for main which is the Thursday special at $28 with a glass of wine. We also had their signature dessert the tarte tartin which is one of the dishes you will likely get the opportunity to whip up in one of their cooking classes. This classic French dessert was a delightful way to end the meal and was accompanied by a scoop of house made organic ice cream.
I appreciate the serious efforts made to ensure the quality of everything you consume here, she is toiling over her own ice cream purely because she couldn’t find a supplier that actually makes this to a high enough standard (without fillers). However I personally found it a little buttery for my taste and think there were some small flaws in the execution. The chocolate crepe, however, was indulgent, decadent and artisan. Drizzled with a house made citrus sauce, filled with Zokoko handcrafted chocolate and sprinkled with roasted Carboor Harvest hazelnuts- talk about the trifecta of premium ingredients.
A lovely intimate evening with a throughly knowledgeable host provides a very unique dining experience that anyone who calls themselves a foodie would appreciate

Great French food, open kitchen and very warm and friendly service. Great value and very high quality. Menu has a selection of French classics using premium local produce. Complimented by a small selection of French wines which compliment the menu.

Highly Recommended. Booking- book ahead Type- Fine dining French restaurant Food- generous, very tasty, beautifully presented Wine- small selection but excellent wine Water- complimentary still or sparkling water Staff- friendly, fast, helpful Environment- modern with unobtrusive background music Bathroom- unisex, very clean, paper towels, easy access to disabled toilet Parking- street

A very nice restaurant with a good selection of French cuisine and wine. The talented chef puts a personal touch to the classics, and the presentation is impressive. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with an impeccable service. Definitely worth a (re)visit!