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Small French Bar
89/100 (1429 ratings)
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"I loved this place. Took the family and all of us enjoyed it. It's looks a small place but very very welcoming and obvious French from the menu to..."
Nick Zouros
"It's like walking into Stefan's home and having an amazing home cooked French meal. The food here is traditional and super tasty, hospitality is..."
Claire Zapadlo
"Intimate, cosy atmosphere. Attentive to detail, helpful staff; simple yet visually well composed, delicious food. We enjoyed Thursday night oysters..."
Patricia Denis
"What a place in the heart of Footscray! Wish we had of come earlier, the food is so good. Last night we had the plat du jour of stuffed pigs..."
Gloria Westbury
"Do yourself a favour and eat at the small French Bar. From entree to main then desert we could not fault it. This is seriously some of the best and..."
Connie Buhagiar
"Love this place, but I’m worried it’s getting too well known! Great food and wine with friendly service and welcome feel about the place. We’ve..."
Nat Stone-Oska
"Wonderful little place. Great wine list and the food is amazing...! Service friendly and helpful. Highly..."
Hayley Poynton
"Fantastic food, wonderful beer and wines... great staff and Stefan is fabulous!!! Loved sitting at the bar, enjoying our wine as we watched him..."
Desiree Addinsall
"I think this is my new favourite place, have been three times in as many weeks and will keep coming back. Fantastic service and wonderful food every..."
Dominique Tanner
"Impeccable service and amazing food, they were also very accommodating with our little baby & pram. You must book in advance, there were so many walk..."
Sue Sue
"You can't go wrong with SFB! Top quality French cuisine prepared with love, skill and style. I've always enjoyed eating here and am consistently..."
Stacey Nguyen
"Stumbled upon this cute place for some lovely croissants and coffee after my Saturday morning market shop... what a little treat with warm and..."
Sanjeev Singh
"Wonderful food served by lovely people. Each time I go, I come out feeling happy, relaxed and most importantly with a happy tummy! Come try it for..."
Charlie Soon
"A great way to relax at the end of the week. The staff are very friendly and chatty. A great selection of wines, and finger food. $1 oysters on..."
Andrew Wilkinson
"Only called in for a quick red & dessert but was very impressed with a Small French Bar. As the name implies it’s very compact but packs quite a..."
Iceman
"Small intimate restaurant which is very popular. We ate there on Christmas Eve and the place was bustling. Service is friendly and helpful and we..."
Pamela
"Great restaurant with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food was generous and homely and delightful.Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and..."
Big Kris
"Simply amazing! The reviews are right, this place is to die for. We dined sitting at the chefs bar & marvelled at him efficiently getting all the..."
Kj_44
"We love this bar. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in service and flavour. The only downside is that with just one (albeit very..."
Bronwyn
"Love visiting Stefan’s for a cold winters dinner. Stefan is amazing at what he does. Highly recommend the bar seating for date nights. Steak is..."
Annaaa-
"What a lovely experience :) We were lucky enough to sit at the bar and be able to see Chef Stefan work his magic - he makes it look so easy, he’s..."
Thao
"I had been encouraged by friends and hospitality professionals to visit this place. I did last night with a mate. What a delight. A French oasis..."
Peter W
"4 of us went for an evening dinner after hearing about this little place. Well we arrived in this great french atmosphere, food was absolutely..."
Frank Maiorano
"The staff member was fantastic, provided a supper service. The cheese platter was delicious, the combination of the taste sensation of the cheese..."
Danny Rimmer
"As always, a perfect to finish off a busy week. Iron Chef Stefan serves up authentic French cuisine ,along with a bottle of Chateau du Grand..."
Michael Adams
"I dined here last night for the first time with my fiancé. The food was just outstanding! We started with the charcuterie and fromage and then had..."
Madison Golotta
"Had a lovely midweek meal here with my husband. I've been here several times and it just never disappoints. I finally got around to posting this..."
Khanh
"This is one of the best French places in Melbourne if not THE best! It's very unpretentious and the food is amazing. We sat at the bar and watched..."
Nisha Solanki
"I’ve been meaning to try this bar for a while. It’s a cute little bar/restaurant in the heart of Footscray. We were greeted by lovely staff and..."
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"We've always liked French restaurants for a bit of a special occasion, but after moving West our usual ones are just a bridge too far. (The Westgate..."
EmLou86
"This place is so great! It's small and intimate and kind of feels like you're in someone's home which is lovely. A simple menu but packed full of..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Nice one .. second time round .. menu change .. all in all good. Nice music. Nice wine, great feel. Loved the duck leg and the fish dish. Nice staff..."
Puddgy
"Definitely one of the underrated restaurant. Just love this little gem in Footscray. Little French bar, small, but cosy. Love it when the chef cooks..."
Hans Anle Fan
"A French bar in Footscray, wasn't what I was expecting. But what a find! The service was outstanding. This is a lovely little place, a..."
Timinmelbourne
"Attended one of the themed lunches on Sunday with matched wines....we have now been to three or so of these and they are fantastic! Stefan and..."
Gloria Westbury
"Stephane and the team run a small and formidable restaurant, significantly appreciated by locals and guests from far away. The food impress so many..."
Ca Ho
"Not what you would expect in Footscray.Very compact premises but comfortable and functional.Great service with friendly acknowledgement and..."
Magpie
"I love the atmosphere of this "small french bar" as the name suggests. Surprisingly had more seats than imagined from the outside...."
Sunni Von Trier
"I LOVED Small French Bar.The atmosphere is very relaxed and cosy, almost permeating a sense of welcoming (or maybe this is because I sat at the..."
EHL
"Love this little Footscray gem! So good for a quick wine and cheese board. Staff are super friendly and welcoming. Place fills out on a Friday..."
Marie
"I've been excited to go to this cute little restaurant for a while! The staff are friendly and attentive. I dined with my boyfriend and we ordered..."
Vicky Ho
"A little gem of a place. Delicious traditional french country bistro style food. Great staff and friendly owner working hard in the kitchen...."
Ali DeMaria
"We really enjoyed our dinner here the other night, but there is a really big HOWEVER. The service. Even though staff here helpful and attentive, they..."
Brillat_Savarin
"A classy tucked away restaurant in the heart of footscray, the restaurant is run by friendly catering staff. I had the beef fillet with pattè and my..."
Heath Andrews
"Love this place! The staff are always super friendly and helpful with wine suggestions, and the food is amazing. Always a great night at Small French..."
Jane Elizabeth
"Fantastic experience. Good wine, great food and friendly service. Steak tartare was excellent. Have been there a couple of times now and have not..."
Arnie Vijayakumar
"Stefan is everything you want in a chef/host. He's talented, charming and warmly enthusiastic about great food. And he does great food.I am yet..."
Lyz Mizzi
"Visited Small French Bar for the first time last night and wasnt disappointed!! It is fantastic!  Food fabulous, atmosphere gorgeous, so cosy and..."
Kacie Abbott
"We love this place. A welcome inclusion to the huge line up of diverse food options along Hopkins St. They have just bought back their fresh pastries..."
WestSlice
"Small place/bar as the name suggest in the middle of Footscray, what a gem! We ordered the mix cured meat and cheese, duck, french onion soup and..."
Setpusit
"Was told about the place by a local and regular customer. What a pleasant surprise. Had the oysters as an entree which were a special for the day:..."
John
"I was surprised to discover there was a French restaurant in Footscray, so I decided to check it out on Friday night for my birthday..."
Lizia
"Loved the simple sophistication. The wine selection was good quality and well priced. Had the charcuterie and the steak tartare. Super tasty - the..."
Tina
"Real authentic french food, service is relax but knowledgeable & efficient.Wines are unique & well priced. A true gem in the west.The goats..."
Stefan Armentano
"“My husband mentioned to me that there was a French Restaurant in Footscray. I didn’t believe him. To my surprise, Small French Bar exists!..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"We stumbled across this aptly named bar and just had to go on in, looking so cute and cosy. The low bar is very inviting for you to engage with the..."
DrinkAndFeast
"I walked in and was warmly welcomed by the owner. I bought the chocolate croissants, Apple galette and some duck liver parfait. Everything was..."
Jmuu
"Cute little place tucked amongst the hustle and bustle of Footscray. The cheese and meat selection here was delicious! Only downside is I wish the..."
Michelle Huynh
"Delicious food, wine and atmosphere. Great staff who were friendly, patient and recommended some tasty wine. Ordered the set lunch menu with the most..."
Karen
"The layers of immigration that make Footscray such a fascinating place have now placed Small French Bar, a French fromagerie, charcuterie and..."
MEL: HOT OR NOT
"A rustic cute little french bistro with gorgeous french food and french music in the background. If you're lucky the chef might start singing too..."
Trammy
"What a delightful little restaurant. The food was authentic and delicious. Great to sit at the bar and watch the chef's expert skills. Could not pick..."
Justine O’Connell
"Amazing food. Amazing value. Amazing flavours. The restaurant is very cosy and the chef and his staff are great. Sitting at the counter/bar is best..."
James Duncan
"What a little hidden gem. Set menu (options for courses). Stopped in on off chance for dinner. Seated at bar with ability to interact with..."
Ben
"When we booked, we choose to be seated along the bar table where we could watch Stefan work his magic pumping out the Charuterie and Cheese, Entrees,..."
Maria T
"Fantastic little place that is honestly so unique and authentic you will keep coming back for more!! Set menu with a delectable variety of French..."
Jeena S
"An absolutely glorious experience! I was transported to Paris through the incredible food and unique atmosphere. The open kitchen, friendly staff and..."
Marina Milisavljevic
"Lovely quaint restaurant with good service and authentic French food. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and will definitely come back..."
Ken W
Katarina Zrinski Restaurant
82/100 (468 ratings)
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
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"Love this place. Always have the main mixed grill here. For the people that like a hearty meat dish then this is for you. I like to wash it all down..."
Brunos Food Safari
"Good food and great sized portions is sure to keep most happy. A Croation Bistro where the stars are sausages, meat and cabbage would be the best way..."
José
"The Dear Luncher has eaten at "The Dom" countless times. Ever since the renovations a few years back it is a pleasant place to eat. Large servings of..."
The Dear Luncher
"Delicious food, big dishes, nice atmosphere. really liked Sarma! Grilled mix meat was good also. A good place for big groups of people. Will..."
Eva
"I have been here a few times but I have to admit the last few times have been such a wonderful dining experience. For main, I suggest the grilled..."
Mira Listar
"This croatian restaurant serves big flavoured hearty food believe me you will never go home hungry after a night out here. Everything is fresh and..."
Peter Evans
"Went here for dinner last night and we are so glad we gave it a go! The staff were friendly and attentive - especially one waitress named Emma who..."
Tigers_eye
"Very generous serves here! If in doubt, order on the small side unless you're prepared to roll home after eating!Service is standard,..."
CP
"This place is quite nice, albeit a bit pricey.  We had:- Sarma: Quite good.  I'm not a big fan of sour flavour and this dish has a tinge of..."
Bioslaya
"Food was great, service was spot on. Children's play area is a little lacking but otherwise a really nice place for close-to-authentic Slavic..."
Ash Tray
"The standout of the meal was the sarma. Cabbage rolls feature in many cuisines, but for my money the Croatian version is best. The filling is a..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"My second time trying restaurant Katrina zrinski here . This cabbage roll ( sarma) is must try . It filled with beef/pork minces and rice . It tastes..."
Rice Sistar
"Impressed and will return!. We ordered Cabbage rolls, Mixed Grill and Chicken Snitzel. The meal servings were a good size and the salad was..."
Outnabout
"1st time and definitely not my last.. The food here was great as I felt it was authentic and traditional, the serving sizes are large and value for..."
Saff Ar
"The menu wasn’t as exciting and extensive as I’d anticipated so I settled on the mixed grill, or what is usually referred to as pola pola (half..."
Heneedsfood
"Unlike my food traditions, Katarina Zrinski Restaurant at the Croatian Club is certainly not adrift. One could be forgiven for thinking it is a depot..."
Ms Baklover
"Never disappointed. I've been to this restaurant a number of times and I can honestly say I have never been disappointed. You get value for money and..."
Nads ZS
"More cabbage rolls, please!. Delicious food and drink, and an excellent establishment for group dining. We (group of 6) ordered the set menu with..."
Kezmo
"Great home style meals with good service and a kids playroom. Generous serves. The mix grill as great, lovely pork and nice cevaps - served with 2..."
Mrs J
"Delicious. Had the mixed grill and the fresh seafood medley.The pork raznjici was so tender and tasty. Lignje was also delicious.Not a bad..."
Epicurean
"Fantastic and so cheap!. I ordered a main (as I always do at restaurants) and left more than 1/3! Next time I went I bearly ate the entree! Such..."
Tony
"Can't beat good home style cooking. I love, love, love this place. Genuine home-style food. Unpretentious, delicious and good quality. A real..."
Toni76
"I had no idea what to expect from this place, didnt know what kind of food would be on the menu or anything. so I was really pleasantly surprised by..."
Reegsman
"Came here on a Sunday night. Restaurant packed! No fuss Croatian food, nicely cooked meat, crunchy chips and tasty sarma. We had the $31 banquet..."
Daniela Karner
"Unbelievable. OMG we have just returned from Katarina Zrinski's restaurant and I am busting at the seams. After ording a entree' grilled seafood..."
Johanne Chianese
"Yummy!. This place is amazing. Authentic & unpretentious home cooked Croatian cuisine! The way it should be. Will be returning often, absolutely..."
AJ
"Quick service and huge portions. Forget the heaving meat offerings here and go for some calamari, squid and snapper. Simple, light flavours; yet..."
Yvonne
"Home Made Croatian Food. This place never seems to disappoint every time I go and whoever I take. The range of food is fantastic however if you go..."
Ann-Marie
"Located inside the Croatian Club this restaurant offers great value, tasty meals in a classy but friendly environment. A perfect place to eat if..."
David Lutz
"Attended for a workshop. Room was spacious although a little noisy in the background. Staff were very friendly and was a pleasant atmosphere. The..."
T atts
"Always good coming here such great service and food with our beautiful Gabby. Her beautiful smile makes my day It's a shame covid killed the work..."
Lily Preston
"To get a nice table you need to call and let them know you're coming, ,"however" doing that I realised "why you even bother with that?" ,when there..."
Norman Dee
"I have regularly dined at the Katrina Zrinksi Restaurant at the 'Dom' for many years. The restaurant offers a wide range of traditional fare..."
Lance Griggs
"Always satisfied coming here, friendly staff! It was been tough with COVID really grateful that these guys have reopened and have finally today been..."
Jamie
"Really like eating here we have most of our parties here and pur celebrations. There are big halls and the renevations are nice. The food is very..."
Joseph Benic
"Always good food and friendly service. My mother in law cooks some dishes nicer but always have a great..."
Charles Z
"Amazing food and friendly service. Highly recommended..."
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