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La Luna Bistro

90/100 (1892 ratings)

Restaurants

Steakhouse

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Australian

Steakhouse

Gluten Free Options

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Ribs

Burger

Prawns

Tiramisu

Beef

Prosciutto

Creme Brulee

Hanger steak

Pasta

Croquettes

Salad

Chili

Garlic Prawns

Duck

Lamb

Oyster

Pesto

Salmon

Crème Brulée

Fish

Pork

Filet Mignon

Antipasti

Sit down

Steakhouse

European

Australian

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Drinks

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Mid-range

"You have to be a carnivore, but if eating meat is ok with you, then you couldn't do better. La Luna is a bit of a north Carlton institution. The food..."

Aaditey Bains

"Great food and service! Back again for what seemed to be an anxious dinner, could they live up to their previous great food and service? Yes they..."

Rennie

"The best eat out e experience in 2019. Was my first visit back in Nov 2019. We met a perfect model staff. She offered to change our seat coz the sun..."

Happyeater

"I for the most part really enjoyed dining at La Luna. The ambience was great and the service I’d had to say was immaculate, our server explained..."

Myni

"This is a great restaurant for a special occasion. The meals we had were amazing and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this..."

Stu

"Stumbled across this place while browsing for great place for steak. Didn't know it is owned by a celebrity chef. Food is overall very yummy. Lovely..."

Savoury Girl

"Absolutely delicious! I have been here three times and the food has been amazing every occasion. The steak is amazing and well cooked as were the..."

Bianca Guerrieri

"The restaurant looks old school.The food was very tasty.- the gnocchi was very"tasty (sometimes abit too tasty become abit salty)- the..."

Hon

"Absolutely delicious!! Fantastic meal we had tonight. Everything was so delicious except their prawn wasnt as fresh as it should be. Apart from that..."

Caroline

"I want to give La Luna 4.5, but of course you cannot on here. If you’re looking for a good steak in a dimly lit, cosy and intimate venue - this is..."

Carlo Boscia

"Very happy with the service and quality at La Luna last night. We've been coming here for years now and everytime was a grand experience. We could..."

Crissan.d

"This was an absolute find. We went after seeing the menu online and wanting a nice steak. The butchers cut was excellent and well seasoned and the..."

Robin

"Have eaten at La Luna a couple of times in the past and love the cozy atmosphere. The staff is fantastic, very polite and knows how to make customers..."

Svenja Grabo

"Went to this place as we were planning for quite sometime. Staff very friendly & welcoming. Retro vintage\homely ambiance. We ordered Filet..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Great venue, great service and great food. An excellent venue and the food has a wonderful Balance of different flavors. The menu is obviously..."

Pip David

"Great service and a wide drinks list, some interesting and unusual wines. Food is done well and with care, very fresh and good specials..."

Gavin Gusling

"The steaks at this restaurant are phenomenal! I wish Zomato could let you do half stars, because I really want to give this place 4.5 ⭐️. Despite..."

Ash

"The pig ears were magic. Steak perfectly cooked. Splendid wine.What stood out to me was that this place is one of the rare hospitality..."

Thomas Galle

"Treated my husband as a Father's day gift! First time and loved it! Ordered the specials and the fish of the day was magnificent! Service was..."

Rosanna

"Amazing. Been coming to this place for over a decade and the most recent meal I’ve had there was the best so far. Delicious entrees, main and..."

MY1410

"Even better than the last time. We booked a last minute business dinner on Tuesday night. I have been going to La Luna for the last 10 or so..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Tick, tick, tick! If Italy had a national pub this would be it! Modern yet pays plenty of homage to its heritage, the menu has Italian inspired..."

Blefdot

"Will come back for:+ Crispy Pig’s Ears+ Rib Eye Steak+ Slow cooked Lamb shoulder+ House Fries+ Mezze PlateIt’s..."

The Casual Diner

"Came here for the meats, stayed for the fries. The fries were so amazing that we just had to order another serve even though we were quite full from..."

Hello. Imnikki

"What a great night, my wife and I were last here two years ago and it was just as good this time if not better. Apart from the very loud table next..."

Nic

"We had my husbands 30th upstairs yesterday for lunch from the food to the service everything was perfect. The food was delicious. The staff were very..."

Sym

"Super enjoyable and relaxed dining experience. Had the rib eye steak which was mouth watering and cooked to perfection. There's a nice warmth and..."

SeanyB

"Came here for fathers day a while ago, my dad is a huge steak eater and hard to impress and he loved it. Steaks are cooked to perfection, the hanger..."

Simon Miras

"Went for the MFWF sucking pig feast. It was the most amazing thing I had ever been to! I’m lost for words. The pictures speak for..."

Alan Tse

"A lovely restaurant in a nice setting. A classic brasserie style menu with a focus on steak. Definately one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten...."

Brunch Diaries

"Amazing steak! Would come back all the time !! Cooked perfectly and everything else was delicious. Love the side dishes with the mains those were..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"In my opinion, best steak in Melbourne. We were lucky enough to have garlic prawns as an entree, they were finger licking good. The whole night was..."

Jack Thompson

"had the rib eye, butchers cut, fries, broccoli and carrots. everything was good! the rib eye in particular. the seasoning was great & real tasty...."

Jonathan Ong

"We came to La Luna for a friend’s birthday dinner with a group of six. I had the 400 gram rump (which was unsurprisingly very big, but..."

Trevor Johnston

"Great food, exceptional service provides for a highly recommended rating. Apart from the delicious food & generous serving sizes, the staff created..."

Leon Torossian

"Nice atmosphere. Lighting was a little too dark and it was too noisy-you have to shout to the person beside you. The oysters were superb. We had..."

Viviann Do

"Loved this place. Only complaint is that I couldn’t fit more in. Went for my birthday with hubby. Welcoming and relaxed feel, great food...."

Facebook User

"I go every year for my birthday and I am happy to say that I will return (at least once a year) Food is done well and presentation is fantastic, too..."

Pepinyo

"Ill start with it was my birthday.The service was very attentive. The menu was very inviting....proper scenery...dim lights....all guests well..."

Chris Lemoine

"I have been here many many times at it is always excellent. Garlic prawns, garlic green beans, steak, burgers, slow cooked lamb all delicious...."

Clare

"Great service, all the staff were super friendly. Definitely recommend the tasting plate👌🏻 Steak was cooked to exactly how you asked as..."

Tania

"My favourite steak place in Melbourne ! A very nice service by all the waitress! Try the meat plater ! Theyre home made and crazy delicious!..."

Yohanes Satria Julianto

"Maybe I just expected too high. The atmosphere is great and foods are okay. But the service is just so so. With this range of price, I have had..."

VodkaO_ZS

"Dim lighting, peaceful music and attentive staff. The bacon croquettes are a must. Soft, creamy and flavoursome. Ribs with chilli and asian slaw is..."

Cookielessvee

"Decor = 8Food = 9Coffee = N/APrice = 8 Service = 7Walking into this establishment I didn't mind the casual decor -..."

Saff Ar

"Absolutely delicious! Bistro staff were wonderful!We loved the oysters, tartare, rib eye and italian wine recommended by the beautiful..."

Cindire Do

"Entrees blew us away. Mains and dessert were strong but not incredible. Attentive staff with a great, intimate ambience. Great date..."

Alex Be

"Garlic prawns for entree is a must , Amazing rump steak and the fish was a hit , creme brûlée was the best on the desert menu .... I'd definitely..."

Shady Gayed

"Amazing restaurant! Every dish was extremely tasty, standout dish was the steak and fish. We made room to fit in those lovely desserts and we are..."

MrMena

"Good little place on Carlton. Very good food, loved the dry aged ribeye and fillet mignon. Their desert was great. However, the staffs are not..."

Candranata Ng

"A chilling day in Melbourne,My friends and I visited La Luna on quite a typical day of Melbourne this season. We were greeted at the door..."

Hereandthere

"This was a genuinely excellent experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this.The service was impeccable and intelligent. By..."

L

"Our family returned to La Luna to celebrate my wife’s birthday. As usual, it was an excellent choice, as always, and is one of life’s great..."

Ron Matthews

"Nice atmosphere, good wine and tasty steak. I think I would rate a bit higher if the prices weren't edging towards fine dining scales, but would go..."

Gursharan Chana

"Rated as one of the best places in Melbourne for steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. Had a 1kg t bone and the fiilet mignon. On the sides had..."

Emily

"Have waited a long time to come here and well worth the wait! Nice restaurant with good service, but the food was top notch! The lamb filo pie was..."

Denny Patron

"Michele selected La Luna based on the reviews of the steak which she did order. The decor was very nice but the chairs were particularly..."

Ed Z

"The service was amazing just from the initial booking, the staff are very professional and friendly, great atmosphere and the food is absolutely..."

Michelle Germaine

"This is the best meal we have in Melbourne. Garlic prawns, rump, creme brûlée, and tiramisu! Service also perfect. Will definitely recommend my..."

Wen-Chi Rachel Lu

"I took my husband here for his birthday. From when we walked in until the end of the night we felt welcomed and looked after. We had the 'feast'..."

Angela

"Great food, service and experience though prices were a bit high. Disappointed with the dessert share plate as when it came out it was not what we..."

Sarah Chung

"It was a nice lunch experience on the Valentines's Day💕. The steaks are juicy and tender. My husband ordered the 550g rib eye and I ordered 300g..."

Tiantian Huang

"Magical night! Food, service and ambiance was amazing. We had the pleasure of attending a 40th at La Luna.Pros- Food was divine!..."

Foodaholic

"It is hard to imagine any steak could be better than the filet mignon I ate here at La Luna Bistro. I would definitely recommend La Luna to anyone..."

Royce Allen

"Arrived at la Luna on a Sunday evening for dinner with the wife and kids. My youngest (12yrs old) is a real foodie and loves to take photos of food,..."

Joe

"Can't fault any dish!By noon on a Friday we called to book and were given a table for two at 8:30. When we arrived we were welcomed and quickly..."

Luke And Hannah

"Can't fault this place. Atmosphere, service, food, wine selection (no need to bring anything from our cellar) location all on point. Time & time..."

BL

"This was our third visit to La Luna and we were grateful for a table as a last minute booking - originally told we would be upstairs we were..."

Dianne Heale

"Came here with friends and a nice bottle of Penfolds Grange and, oh my god!Everything was beautifully complimented. Steaks were fantastic..."

UNO

"Unfortunately our experience was a little disappointing. Service was good with a few errors. We had the Small goods Taster for start, the meat was..."

Haids

"I booked a table for myself and my boyfriend to have dessert for his birthday. The staff were incredibly obliging and managed to give us a table even..."

Lucinda Hayes

"Wonderful! Strongly recommendation this restaurant to yours!!!!!!!! Environment, service and steaks are sooooo good! Order Rump, Rib eye maybe are..."

Onlyggrraaccee

"A well earned 5-star rating both in service & food. They were very accomodating even letting hubby (birthday boy) take a pic with Richo himself &..."

Czarina

"Loved this restaurant. Its probably one of my fave. in Melbourne. Couldnt fault the dishes we ordered. And staff were amazingly friendly. Cant wait..."

Sezza

"This place came recommended by a chef who said their steak was pretty good... He was right! We had the "chefs plates" $98 each, well worth the..."

Foodlover12

"Had birthday dinner here with family, the food was okay, pork belly was not that nice, steak was not bad,sausage was okay, gnocchi fail, prawn was..."

MF

"Came here to try their well known cold meat platter and steak! Firstly, I recommend reservations as the venue was a little smaller than I thought...."

Nibble And Wander

"Tried their 60 days aged beef 400g rib eyes and rump steaks, 2 big pieces of good quality aged beef can feed 4 ladies plus two entries. No complaints..."

Annie Lu

"Visited at the request of a friend who had been waiting forever to try it out. Staff were very friendly on arrival and tried to reccomend a good..."

Sara J

"The steak is delicious. I had a medium rare rib eye, and it melted on my tongue, no kidding. I thought this beef must be aged at least 5 weeks? And..."

Sharon8000

"A full night of high quality food. This is fine dining in the inner suburbs.This place is well known for its cured meats, and although we..."

Erin

"Beautiful ! Amazing ! Soooo gooooood !!!! We had the rump and the flavours were incredible. Not only the food is good but great service too. Can't..."

Mercede

"I won't lie I had a high expectation of this place in terms of food and service, however it exceeded all my expectations! The staff were..."

Juicy Glutes

"What a pleasure to dine at La Luna! I normally would never order pasta because nothing compares to my Mum's pasta sauce, but Adrian Richardson has..."

Amanda

"Calling all meat lovers! If you have not yet visited LaLuna in Carlton, owned by chef Adrian Richardson, you are seriously missing out. Croquettes..."

Olivia Baillie

"Try as I may, I cant find my review notes or pictures from the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, La Luna's Suckling Pig event. Given its been a few..."

Morgueman

"My partner and I had one of our best dining out experiences ever at this beautiful hidden gem - our evening meal was the perfect experience. Not only..."

Maeve

"Awesome meat restaurant with a fantastic wine list. This place is all about the meat - not just steak, but lamb, duck, crispy pigs ears (so good!) -..."

Food Doc

"Fancy some meat? Then You won't be disappointed here. Had a celebration dinner on a Friday night and floated out happily full with bacon croquettes,..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Faultless! Food and service was amazing. Had the rib eye which is probably one of the best I've eaten in a while. Desert tasting plate was shared..."

Leigh Mcloghlin

"Love the entree, it is special of the day, prawn with garlic sauce. The sauce and oil is fantastic. Both of us ordered fillet mignon wrapped in..."

Crazy Foodie

"Lovely location and atmosphere. Heard Adrian giving orders in the kitchen and he came out for a chat once we were finished which was much..."

Runourbloodthin

"Overall experience was good, just not entirely worth the $ or gushing praise. Would come again to try some of the other dishes but will lower my..."

Lainey

"Flawless! Adrian's menu small but everything you need to make your taste buds lose control. Good to see him watering his lush garden out..."

Tim

"Amazing food and the best service! The staff really work together and it shows. The entire menu is divine but the steaks and the desserts are really..."

Vickie Zarifopoulos

"Dined here with my family for lunch the other day. Food was delicious. The Duck leg served with herbed polenta and poached peach was very tasty as..."

Luccio

"Great food, great service. Staff obviously know what they're doing and know the food they are serving very well which is always a positive. There is..."

Katvkis

"From the moment we walked in, La Luna felt like it was a restaurant that was classy and professional. The service would be informative and insightful..."

Bc

"What an experience! These guys really do know what they're doing!Upon arrival we were greeted with smiles from all the staff. While waiting..."

Evarina

"Had a fantastic night last night. A group of four was seated upstairs. Our waiter was very very good, she was attentive and informative without being..."

Rob

"I have been here twice and would return again and again. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. I had the duck legs and the meat was so tender it..."

Foodie85

"Very, very good. Almost perfect. The service was professional and very attentive. A few pointers for food: pigs ears no need for coriander garnish..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Have been here for dinner on 2 occasions. Food was outstanding and service attentive and friendly. The banquet is a good option to try a..."

RD

"Long gone are the days when steak is considered a ‘luxury’ meal and in the current day cheap steaks are readily available from one’s local pub...."

The City Lane

"A special dinner at our fave - daughter turned 21 and chose la Luna as the venue to celebrate. Waiter reception v cool. Dinner menu - no drinks..."

Ilona Way

"Ordered the roast pork with crackling and steak. Both were extremely delicious and meal sizes are very generous. Restaurant has a very cozy feel with..."

Suitie

"We went to La Luna as a party of four and ordered the lamb, spinach and feta pie, with a tasting plate of I house small goods. The pie was too small..."

Gillian Fulton

"La Luna always provides a joyful dining experience. It's has a romantic atmosphere downstairs and a larger group dining area upstairs. The service is..."

AbbyM

"Fantastic, great food with a red meat focus. Great ambience, all together a wonderful spot that I would happily revisit. Highly recommended the..."

JJfood

"Latina is owned by chef Adrian Richardson for good chef bad chef fame amongst others. Have been going here for many years and never had a bad feed...."

Shane Lucas

"Delicious food- $95 tasting menu gave us a huge amount and a wide variety of food. I would have given this a five except for the fact the waitress we..."

IZ

"Lovely decor, food was quite nice too. I think we may have over ordered. Love the fact that it's BYO so we brought a top notch French with us that we..."

HH24

"Yum! Came here for my birthday celebration. For starter, we had the baby pork ribs, it was ordinary, wish it could be more smoky. I wanted to order..."

I Just Love Good Food

"I went to La Luna for a celebratory meal (and meats) over the weekend, and the steaks were cooked to perfection. An impressively well constructed..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"Love, love, love this place! We've been countless times and it's spectacular every time, both on the service and the food front. We couldn't get in..."

Ivonne Cianciullo

"In a small group, we had a pretty decent spread of main dishes, including steak, burger, duck, pork and the lamb shoulder along with a couple of..."

DJ

"Absolutely wonderful! We went for my birthday dinner, all of our food was well cooked with beautiful flavours. Beef cheeks was wonderful followed by..."

Laura Seymour

"I had dinner here with 4 friends and had a brilliant time spending our hard earned money here. We shared some great ribs, pigs ears and charcuterie..."

Iain

"We went to La Luna for a birthday celebration last week. We had been planning to get there for such a long time and it did not disappoint. We did the..."

Kylie Thomas

"La Luna is just excellence personified when it comes to meat. Great steaks, great venue and great staff. I would say that their steaks have been the..."

Finding Resonance

"Yum. Dined here a few weeks back for a special occasion and it was superb. The venue perfectly straddles that fine line between elegant and relaxed...."

Dani R

"Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Fantastic food lovely staff We were in the second sitting which was a little crowded two of our party kept..."

Donm

"Yum, yum, yum. We recently dined at La Luna Bistro and once again it was awesome! the Port Douglas oysters to start with were silky and..."

Vivien.renzella

"Love it!. Went to La Luna Bistro for my 18th birthday. What an experience, it was! The service was amazing as well as the food. As a group of..."

Stuart

"The fillet mignon, dry aged for 8 weeks was cooked to perfection. Wrapped in smoky bacon the fillet was tender and the aging was evident in the..."

Mish2201

"Twenty seven!!!! Just last week, I celebrated my 27th birthday with some friends and Le Boyfriend. For my pre-birthday celebration, Le Boyfriend..."

Beatrice

"Nestled inconspicuously on leafy corner of Rathdowne St, La Luna Bistro has been serving contemporary Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Giant prawns bathed in garlic butter, chilli and parsley. the pool of buttery goodness was delicious with the accompaniment of extra slices of bread..."

Melina Han

"Andrew decided he was hungry enough to go for an entrée served size of the penne with lamb ragout. This was a hearty dish with stunning hand rolled..."

Dining Nirvana

"The menu is fairly heavy on the meats ...The duck flesh is so juicy and so tender, it quite literally melts in our mouths, a trait hard to come by..."

Popcornandtoast

"La Luna remains one of the best value options on offer; the produce and cooking are outstanding and Adrian and his staff are obviously bacon..."

Plate Licker

"La Luna understates it's..."

Fatboo

"This was also the restaurant where the manager came up to me questioning me about my SLR as they had a ‘policy’ about taking photos at the..."

Angel Khong

"Armed with a list of places I wanted to try in Melbourne, plus a few recommendations from friends that flowed in, meant that I was never going to..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"Great table service (just enough), lamb shoulder was amazing (easily enough for 3 people) garlic prawns were awesome. unfortunatley was too full to..."

Muse

"I want to go back for more!!!. Had the best crisp duck leg and the ambience of the restaurant was very relaxing and slightly casual. I feel really..."

Beatrice

"Just love it, this is just perfect from the time you step into the restaurant... Great food and service first..."

Food 2 Run

"Most awesome meat fest I've ever..."

Sean Stevens

"Great little bistro. Have always experienced wonderful meals hear over the years,but i wish the menu changed items more..."

Lemon Tart

"Valentine's Day dinner. This was our second visit to La Luna and I must say highly anticipated after our first where the food was fantastic and..."

George M

"Crispy pork yes please. Wow the food here is so tasty. I had the crackling pork for main. It was cooked well and the crackling was nice and crispy...."

Ava

"My third & by far best visit to La Luna last night. The reason? The chefs choice banquet. Absolutely incredible value for money in an..."

Bill Granger

"Great lunch. Fantastic Sunday lunch. Our mains were cooked to perfection and full of delicious flavour. Servings are not huge, but so delish...."

Hamburglar

"Fabulous Steaks!. We had a celebration dinner at La Luna and it was superb! The service was professional, unobtrusive, friendly , and our waitress..."

Georgeandeileen

"Great place. Been here a bunch of times over the last 10 or so years, the food has been fantastic every time. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it...."

Pekingducksoup

"Been dying to go to La Luna for quite a while now...Expectations were definitely met! Everything was spot on except one tiny thing I was given hot..."

Munch On Melbourne

"Nice find for us. We just finished lunch at La Luna and enjoyed it. The garlic prawns tasted like we were back in Spain (except it needs to be served..."

Rose Mercer

"Fabulous experience. The garlic prawns and beef tartare were superb. The 500g aged rump steak was beautiful, and the Mezza dessert platter exquisite...."

Karine

"Yeah expensive but worth it. Emphasis is all about the steak as it should be. Great place and will be back to try more delicious..."

Birdman

"Love it! Flavoursome food. Warm, friendly, attentive service. We arrived hungry and with high expectations. We left very full and extremely happy..."

Moose

"Absolutely fantastic. The service here was so great, each staff member took time to chat and ale us feel welcome. I took my mother here for her..."

Jacqui

"Exceptional steaks, wonderful menu & great service - world class - you must..."

Free Enterprise

"Favourite. Have been here several times now and have not been disappointed! Food is always fantastic and well presented, staff are helpful and..."

Norat

"Very pleased. I have wanted to eat here for ages. I was not disappointed. Attentive service, delicious food and warm atmosphere welcoming of young..."

Cat

"Enjoyable experience. Lovely food and service. We have been here a number of times and have always enjoyed the delicious food, from the gnocchi,..."

Arnottsmintslice

"Extremely Good - But Pricey. Sunday Lunch - our meats were cooked to perfection. As were the potatoes and the broccoli. The pancetta was too salty..."

Rita

"Not all was right. We have eaten at la Luna 3 times previously, always for dinner, this time for lunch. Food was excellent, as it always is,..."

Clyde Boyer

"What an absolute delight, when expectations about your meal is met. The food was as good as all the reviews I have read. Generous and very tasty food..."

Mosca

"We dined here last night to celebrate my husbands birthday and wow! Everything was amazing from the cocktails on arrival to desert! The house cures..."

Miss C

"Fantastic food and service. Quality which probably earns the price tag. Will be back for sure. Save room for the dessert tasting..."

Chopsticks

"Just delicious. Very highly recommended, every dish was fabulous... My partner got the pie and this was definitely the winner of the night. House..."

Megan M

"The bright Moon that shines over a quiet Carlton North. I have many reasons why I love this place but the most important one is that this restaurant..."

DutchyEatsWine

"Excellent. Superb meals. A lovely place to catch up with friends and enjoy a great meal. We love..."

Milli

"Beautiful. La Luna Bistro is a cosy and warmly lit restaurant on a lovely street, with very high quality food and talented chefs. My partner and I..."

Nicole Raynal

"Awesome. Came here for a friends birthday, staff were absolutely fantastic, customer service was was exceptional. The food is excellently presented,..."

Ben Morello

"Excellent food, the roast pork has an amazing crackling. Very friendly staff and good selection of..."

Andre

"Highly recommended. We travelled from Adelaide to dine at La Luna on the recommendation of a friend and I am happy to say it did not disappoint...."

JBN

"Came here for a Mother's Day lunch and was absolutely delighted. The food is delicious, although some portion sizes of the dishes weren't so great..."

EDB

"Great place!. As I'm a big fan of GCBC and visiting from Sydney, I made sure to book La Luna when catching up with friends in Melbourne. Even at the..."

Miffy7

"What a lovely evening we had at La Luna celebrating a friend's birthday. The food was excellent and the service from all staff superb. Thank you for..."

Gerhardus De Kock

"I visited here for my girlfriend's birthday with her parents a few days ago and we had an absolutely amazing evening. First off, the restaurant decor..."

Luke Nankervis

"Yum + Great Service. One of my favourite Melbourne restaurants, always good. Tasty, strong cocktails at good prices ($13.50), amazing steak,..."

Tenaglia

"It was delicious!!! Best steak I have had in a long..."

Mary Evangelakos

"YUM. Do yourself a favour and go! Absolutely delicious food. Thank..."

Abourne7

"Great bistro!. Had a really nice Sunday lunch at La Luna. The food was all very good. I especially enjoyed my hanger steak. The house Shiraz was also..."

Perez

"I love the environment, food and the culture of this..."

Yanina

"A must for all carnivores.. It's not hard to cook a steak. I cook steak four to five times a week, so one can imagine that over the years, I'd be..."

GetReal

"Perfect. Relaxed fine dining - the way it should..."

Michael Heffernan

"I took my parents to La Luna, who are not from Melbourne. We booked on a Sunday afternoon, end of lunch service. It was surprisingly very quiet and..."

Joann Smith

"Wonderful restaurant! The food is excellent, with high quality produce used, large portions and delicious flavour combinations. Extensive wine list...."

JJGG

"A place I will always come back to. So many places these days throw around the terms 'honest', 'home style' and 'paddock to plate' to the point that..."

Laurenm777

"9.5/10 - Amazing. First time here and I was simply blown away. Doesn't look like much on the outside but inside offers a warm dining experience. If..."

MyWisdomTeethHurt

"Une Belle Experience!. Wow, what a great evening we had. Thank you again to the lovely staff down at La Luna. A great meal. I was getting frustrated..."

Big Shot Tommy

"Another fantastic meal tonight! Garlic prawns are a must if they are on the menu! Even spotted Adrian lurking in the kitchen. Wave back next time!..."

RDY4ME

"Fantastic experience best steak in..."

Dr

"Perfect steak, wonderful service. What more could you want but a great steak perfectly cooked. Our family had a wonderful meal here recently. This..."

Yummy

"Still a Favourite. Visited La Luna on the weekend just passed, it was my first visit in a few years, and it reminded me that I must make it a shorter..."

HungryCat

"Stunning ... Don't miss this experience if you're in Melbourne. You know it's amazing when you should stop eating but just can't. Only regret is that..."

Leisa

"Nice enough. The service was great, but the food and price tag don't quite match up. I didn't know it was Adrian Richardsons place when I went and..."

Nik

"Our party cheered for the food!. We had a fantastic experience at La Luna as a party of 13 in the small private function room. It was a surprise for..."

Gourmate

"Fabulous! My husband had the gnocchi with pork ragout and I had the pepper encrusted hangar steak with spinach and salsa verde - OMG it was..."

High Expectation

"The best restaurant on rathdowne street. I've been here many times, you could never , ever complain about service, taste, or leaving..."

Brett Costa

"Spectacular!!. If you love meat like I do, this place is heaven! The cured meat tasting plate was delicious (pretty big, too!) The pork was..."

FoodFan

"Love Meat. Love meat? Love La Luna...."

Angus Jack Russell

"The chefs choice menu was amazing and the matched wines were very generous!..."

Sarah

"We went to la Luna for our anniversary and were not disappointed. Their staff provide an exceptional and personal service despite the restaurant..."

Glen Wallace

"Lovely food, service and atmosphere. Came here on a weekday for lunch and was surprisingly crowded. I ordered the double baked cheese souffle as a..."

Kell

"Have previously been here before a few times and also attended Feast on the Beast as part of the food festival 2 weeks back.Nothing short..."

RayJay

"Superb .....superb food ...superb service ...can't wait to come back again ...thanks Chloe and Lauren for great..."

Sam Rauda

"It never gets old!. I have been to La Luna at least 5 times over the past couple of years. I went again tonight and couldnt think it could get any..."

Grace Salemi Farchione

"Had the twice baked cheese soufflé and it was delicious. Also had the burger which was ok but the fries were a bit of a let down. Heaps of small..."

Sammy

"Yum food! Great personal service - will def go back. A little pricey but you walk out feeling content. Produce some of the freshest I have eaten to..."

Modsymod

"We went here on Saturday for my brothers 30th. The food was absolutely amazing. The duck was the best I have had. Service was 11/10. Very reasonably..."

Allison Montgomery

"Meat lover. Meat loves salt and salt loves meat and i love la..."

Red

"Love, love, love. Love La Luna. Don't know what else to say....food makes me feel warm and comfortable just like home, except, you know, it's about..."

Maebee

"I've been coming to La Luna for ever now, never fails, great concept, food is spot on and great wines to..."

Sarah Bear

"Amazing!. Any time someone asks for a great place to eat, for any occasion, this is the first place I recommend. Bloody fantastic non pretentious..."

Ocean Girl Charlie

"A rolling feast. Been here several times for functions upstairs and had the rolling banquet. All great food, but the entree dishes were my highlight...."

Alt-control

"Took my wife and two girls (6&8 yo) here for lunch for Mothers Day. Location is beautiful. We sat upstairs looking out a window onto the treetops...."

Tim Waters

"Flat Iron Steak. Really enjoyed it, you don't find a steak like this anywhere else. A nice balance between zesty and the taste of the meat. They take..."

Xikan

"Food and service was great! Ambience was perfect for anniversary dinner. Would def come..."

Pnb

"Love it. Went for lunch, my first time. Loved my burger! The girls are sensational, great service. We had a great..."

Veris

"One of my favourites. I love La Luna, one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Consistent food & service. The staff are always friendly & well..."

Dianna

"Just had an amazing night ! Great food so balanced , full of full flavours and more than generous serves , true excellence in service ! Not pompous..."

Kerrie

"The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. Has a great atmosphere. This is the place to go if you are a meat..."

Angelique Renn

"For special occasions. Have been twice with my partner and friends in 2012. It has been a special meal both times. For those of you who only go out..."

KDchamp

"GREAT STEAKS. Best steaks I've had in a long time.Texan BBQ Beef rib was soft and tender and tasted great with the avocado salsa served with..."

Alex Barcenas

"Delicious!had the degust (share menu option) and it was amaze!i def enjoyed all the entrees more than the mains as by then I was too full to savour..."

Fat_kid

"Well, finally got to go here tonight. place is awesome,we started with drinks, and the waitress's were fantastic easy going, wernt annoying over..."

Kate Procter

"Absolutely superb!! Food was sensational, as was the service. Could not fault them. We thoroughly enjoy La Luna every time. Highly..."

Gertrude

"Blokes night out. Went there with 5 mates and had great steak and red wine. Service wasn't really on the radar on this occasion, but it was good. We..."

Nick

"I Love this place and I love Michael!!. What can i say! This has to be by far my absolutely favourite place to eat. From savoury to sweet everything..."

Wadette Mouawad

"For me, La Luna epitomises what i love about Melbourne dining. Great service, great food, without the ridiculous prices (except for the $17.50 pb..."

Iceman

"Very tasty. I had the roast pork and my girlfriend had the slow cooked Moroccan chicken. We also went for a side of broccoli. Serving sizes are very..."

Tristan Morrissey

"A dinning favourite. A great restaurant that I seem to come back to year after year. Service staff are friendly, the ambience is cosy and relaxed. I..."

Vickdog

"Opulent meat feast. Absolutely divine dinner for a birthday party of 7.Garlic and chilli prawns bathed in a pool of golden buttery goodness to..."

Colossus

"Beautiful!. My favorite steak place! Beautiful, tasty and juicy steak. Wonderful 4 cheese souffle and a delicious bombe alaska. Have been here..."

Jason Yoong Chang

"Great steak. Nice bustling Restaraunt - with supurb..."

ED

"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne I always know I will have a great meal and there is always something different on offer. This..."

Christine Bruse

"Quality food and service. Very impressed and food was simple but bursting with flavor? Will definitely be..."

Rocsta

"Drunk on Flavour!. I had a Sunday lunch with 11 people who were all highly impressed with the food. It was sensational! We had a terrific day here. I..."

Im_Hungry

"We came as a family to celebrate our daughter's 18th birthday and was greeted by the most amazing waitress. The service was outstanding and the meals..."

Marie Moore

"Excellent location I really like this part of Carlton , the food is excellent, fantastic service and bought the..."

Dc007

"Beautiful food. Went there for a anniversary, the food again was delicious, it was second time at la Luna, I had the ribeye which melted in my mouth,..."

Brendan Pangallo

"Loved every part of the dining experience at La Luna! from the starters to the dessert platter I was continually amazed by each dish! Lovely and..."

Nat

"Classy and delicious. My bestie and I had a wonderful dinner at La Luna Bistro last night. This is the sort of bistro you dream of finding- elegant..."

Yummy Mummy

"Beautiful staff! Really lovely service which made it all so comfortable! Liked it! But probably won't be returning anytime soon! Sunday night..."

Laura Fiera

"Second visit here last night. Had always wanted to return since our first amazing meal. This meal was no different. Absolutely exceptional...."

Daisy

"We LOVED everything about our experience at La Luna! From Adrian being in the kitchen where you could see him, and where you could see how he was..."

Cathy

"Excellent service and very tasty dishes...produce is nothing extraordinary but how it is cooked and served is definitely very unique and..."

Sparky

"I'm hard to please but I liked it!. Taken to La Luna for our birthdays we were ever so pleased to be shouted out. I was a little worried about the..."

Allan

"Great Experience. My husband and I had a wonderful Friday night dinner at La Luna last week. The food was great, the wait staff friendly and the..."

Ilana

"Meataterians delight!. I have been to La Luna on many occasions and consistently enjoyed the food and service. This is definitely a..."

Ruby-Jean

"Had a family dinner at La Luna Bistro last night. As a big fan of Adrian Richardson i was really excited about finally getting to dine here. In terms..."

Kate Dougherty

"Charcuterie to start with was suberb. Rump was a bit tough but that is the nature of that cut but flavour great and perfwctly cooked. Wine list a bit..."

James Blackmore

"So so good. Absolutely enjoyed everything. Had the 6 course set menu highlight being the housemade cured meats and the dry aged porterhouse. Will..."

Belly On

"Love it. I hav been to this resteraunt about half a dozen times and they nail it every single time.My favorite on the menu is the rolled..."

Shaunytea

"Went there for Mothers Day dinner, and it was great! Service was excellent couldn't fault it at all and very friendly. Food was great and wasn't..."

Beanie

"Nice hidden gem in Rathdowne Village - good find. Really top quality food! Entrees were superb in general. The cheese souffle is superb and..."

Omnidragon

"In love with this place!. Omg...I'm so in love with this place now! First time here on Mother's day, service was very good and food was just superb!!..."

Koube

"Exceptional dining experience. I had dinner at the wonderful place last night with 3 other friends and I have to say, it's been one of the best meals..."

Fluffy Penguin

"Charming bistro with some delicious steaks! The dry aged beef is worth ordering and is quickly (alas) devoured. The chili butter prawns are a..."

Dep Derp

"Another wonderful experience at La Luna. Only slight dissapointment was the beef carpaccio was made with cured meat and not raw - still tasty but..."

Rochelle Rosette

"Really enjoyed La Luna, our table did not fault one thing. Lovely food , well cooked, we' ll be..."

Anth

"Very hearty and satisfying meal at La Luna on Sunday night. Started with cheese souffle followed by suckling pig special and the dessert platter to..."

Tange

"Took my staff here for Christmas lunch. Great food and terrific service. Had the twice cooked duck...great. Took my wife there for our anniversary...."

Peter

"V impressed!!!. Just had a great lunch with my mother as part of the Melbourne Food Festival express lunch deal. At $35 for two courses, a glass of..."

Roxette

"Outstanding experience. Great food, best tasting home made bread, and desert was amazing. Had Creme brulee and choc pudding. Definitely coming..."

Yummy

"Absolutely sensational. Outstanding service from the staff. Outstanding flavours from the chef. Looking forward to dining here again..."

Paul Leighton

"We will definitely be coming here again. Food was great, service was outstanding and Adrian didn't seem bothered at all by all the patrons wanting to..."

Sally Leo

"Consistently outstanding. What makes La Luna a winner is the simple formula of great food and genuinely friendly service. It has been a stalwart of..."

Laura W

"Will go there again.... Went to La Luna Bistro with my friend for his farewell dinner. Environment and service was good. Although they kinda screwed..."

Christopher

"Fantastic restaurant! I got the pork n it was so tasty, my husband had a steak he said one of the best steaks ever, we will def be..."

Daniela Di Silvio

"Decent food, but wouldn't scream amazing from the roof tops! Food was good quality but not so great that I would be running back. If you eat out a..."

Thatgirl

"Pork that melts in your mouth. The Crackling roll of roast pork with slow cooked beans, cabbage & fennel is to die for! One of the best pork dish..."

Chompz

"Absolutely amazing! Great knowledgeable service, meeting the man was a bonus..."

Aj

"Great food...however.... My fiancé and I went on Sunday night for our anniversary (27/11) and the food was the absolute best I have ever had in my..."

ACulinaryTreat

"Wonderful meal, wonderful staff. Went to La Luna last nite and it was a cold and rainy nite too, so I was pleasantly surprised the moment we walked..."

Gordie Reid

"Delicious but..... I went to La Luna for dinner with my partner and upon entering it looked like whoever had decorated the place had not finished...."

FoodLover1986

"The food, atmosphere and service are faultless! I have to say, it was one of the best steaks I have ever eaten, even better than steakhouses in..."

Moccy

"Every birthday, anniversary and date night, my partner and I go to La Luna. Reliably amazing and delicious food. Eat a steak here and you'll never go..."

Emma Chow

"Steak. I only just started to eat steak rare after eating here. Amazing! It melts in your mouth. So good that it does not need any of there sauces!..."

Janice Fox

"Meat meat and more meat. Bring it on !! Love every aspect of this place. Food is tip top and so is the service. Very enjoyable night. Thank you Mr..."

Check Please

"Re Raw Meat Review. I don't normally make comment on reviews or post on line reviews, I love on line reviews & food bloggers. But I cannot..."

Douglas Thompson

"Lovely Luna. Although La Luna is a bit outside my area of residence, I would be more than happy to make the trip. I have been craving their special..."

Fiona-May

"Amazing. La Luna Bistro would have to be my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Every time the food is delicious and the staff and wonderful. Cannot..."

Mmmcupcake

"Deeelicious!. My dad and I went here for my belated birthday dinner and in one word it was delicious! Although the service started a little shakily,..."

Fiona Rowe

"First class. I dined at La Luna last night and it was a wonderful culinary experience. From the moment we walked in the staff were so attentive and..."

Caitie Pie

"One of Melbournes top restaurants. Specialty is pork and beef - both meats cured on site. Never had a bad dish here after 20+ meals over 5 years. Not..."

Ross Elliott

"Wonderful. Just enjoyed a great Saturday lunch. Food was excellent, the pork specialties are worth the visit and the steak and duck superb - topped..."

Darren

"Wonderful,Amazing,Could not fault one thing!. My boyfriend and I dined here on Friday night we are massive fans of Adrians and we had high..."

Giselle Hawkings

"Super lunch spot. My favorite restaurant for a lazy lunch away from the cbd lunchtime hysteria. A wonderful menu, excellent wine list and..."

Andrew

"Great steak......but. I really do like La Luna, this was maybe my 6th visit service always good. My disappointment this time was that my porterhouse,..."

Peter

"Steak it up. My third visit and we love the place.Adrian is a genuine nice bloke and I love what he is about.The lamb pie entree is..."

Trippentheplanet

"Go get your meat fix. This is a gem. There is nothing more impressive than walking into a restaurant and seeing the owner/chef on site, let alone..."

Foodiegourmet

"Excellent steak! Between our group we tried the rib eye, the porterhouse and the fillet steak and all were cooked to perfection. If you are a fan of..."

Zan

"Didnt quite hit the mark, but will be back to try again. Having been recommended many times, i decided it was time to try La Luna.I went with 3..."

Classic

"All i can say is amazing. It has been a long time between GOOD steaks, and la luna deliverd, a perfectly "cooked" blue steak, with meat that melted..."

AZK

"Vegan? Vegetarian? Forget about it.. One of my favourites. Been twice: once for the degustation, once for lunch. Was impressed both times. I'd say..."

Chris

"Best bolognese ever!. Most delicious gnocchi bolognese ever, just looking for an excuse to go..."

Bridie Murphy

"Met for a meeting here as the Rathdowne Food Store was closed on mid week nights. My colleague ordered rump steak on a bed of mash. She commented it..."

GregFresser

"A bit disapointing. Service was great. Location excellent. Should have been a great lunch for the 5 boys. But on a quiet Thursday afternoon, the..."

Mike B

"Been here twice in the last week, both times were fantastic. Consistant service, everything on the menu is spot on, can't go past a great steak..."

Tracey Hall

"Great food and consistency. Go for the..."

Mike

"Visited for the first time the other day. Very impressed. Service was solid and the meals were delicious. Courses were well spaced out as well. 8/10..."

Sanka

"Two words, kick..."

Lucas Smith

"Another delicious meal. Dropped by for the chargrilled steak, medium rare. The texture was terrific (it was a filet mignon...) Next time I'll get the..."

Jrgnsn_tjf

"I love this place. Each time I go I think to my self there is not a lot on the menu that I'd actually eat. After I have eaten I want to book again. I..."

John B

"Delightful. Go for breakfast! I couldn't get a table at Black Ruby one day and we ended up going here for breakfast. I would highly recommend it. may..."

Paul

"Great steaks!! And the mezze dessert is wonderful as well. Fantastic service and a good vin list tops it off. Love..."

Lisa

"Suckling pig.... I've only done breakfast here, but it was sensational. It's quite a fancy restaurant, but don't be scared off coming here for your..."

Hannah Babble

The French Brasserie

88/100 (2007 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

European

Vegetarian Friendly

French

European

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Drinks

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

French Fries

Pork

Parfait

Beef

Escargot

Confit

Creme Brulee

Salad

Steak Tartare

Scallops

Bouillabaisse

Duck

Crème Brulée

French onion soup

Beef Bourguignon

Oyster

Snails

Calamari

Cassoulet

Mussels

Salmon

Lamb

Fish

Sit down

European

French

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Drinks

Dinner

After-hours

Lunch

Fine Dining

"We had a beautiful experience here choosing the $95 set menu which included french onion soup, smoked salmon, barramundi, fillet steak and a..."

Roman Watkins

"Had a delightful catchup with Win Scott at this superb city establishment. We order from the quick lunch menu. Two courses plus a glass wine for $35..."

David Weston

"Had the most beautiful meal here on Friday night. The food was completely faultless and our waiter was exceptional. I was dining with a French friend..."

Shanelle Ingram

"The food was superb . The service let the place down. Waiters didn't know what was in the dishes or where the wine was from ......... I recommend..."

Samantha Jayne

"From the french speaking staff, to the food, to the wine selection. The French Brasserie is our new favourite place! The degustation menu was..."

Elena Krivickas

"We had the degustation menu with the wine selection! Absolutely beautiful meal... et bien arrosé!! Best bouillabaisse and the snapper was perfect!..."

Anne-Claire Petre

"We had a great meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our waitress was excellent as were all of the staff. Would definitely recommend. Lovely..."

Wendy Guneratne

"Great service, delicious food and very European vibe! Our server max was very friendly and prompt. The owner of the restaurant was very kind. Overall..."

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"Completely divine and brilliant! 2-courses and a glass of wine express lunch for $35 (3 courses $45). Why is this place not completely packed? The..."

Sigrid de Castella

"One of Melbourne's best "hidden" gems. This place is a great any-classy occasion..."

David Martin

"Brilliant service, food and amazing wine list. Highly recommend as you won't be..."

Denise Joyner

"I had my 40th birthday here last night. We were welcomed with Kir Royal on the house and it just got better from there. Beautiful food, well thought..."

Niall Urquhart

"Great venue, atmosphere was spot on. Service was fantastic and we loved the food, highly recommend. Thank..."

Leanne Wiebenga Connolly

"I was in Melbourne last year and stopped in for a late lunch, what can I say from the excellent service to the delicious French food and the amazing..."

Arrnott Salesi Olssen

"Excellent food, prepared perfectly. The wine list was reasonably priced and of high quality. Staff were knowledgeable and service was prompt and..."

Mark Russell

"We had a lovely dining experience at the French Brasserie. It was great to see so many vegan options added to the menu! We tried a 3..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"We went for a Friday lunch and it wasn't overly busy. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and soon had a drink in our hands. The decor and ambience..."

Hans Moleman

"A usual diner here for the set menu when I feel like a relaxed lunch. It’s a great French meal and great quality meat. Haven’t had an impressive..."

RM

"This establishment serves up authentic french cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. It is a quite setting , ideal for a long dinner and conversation with..."

Robin

"The French Brasserie lives up to what they say, it is relaxing, it does have soaring ceilings and vast glass expanses. The atmosphere is fantastic as..."

Michael Daaboul

"The French Brasserie is a clear example of Melbourne’s wonderful food and wine scene.It is in a small lane way; you don’t pass it on a..."

Jdnosewine

"Have to say this is possibly my favourite place in Melbourne right now. Real French vibe. The food is outstanding. We got 6 courses with matching..."

Chrissiee Hughes

"Tucked away in a side alley, this stylish and sophisticated restaurant is ideal for an important meal. The entree of snails were a must, the..."

Stephanie

"We had an excellent 6 course menu with matching wines tonight. Very generous with the pourings! The restaurant was a beautiful space, very modern but..."

James

"Atmosphere and service was great. We had a charming French waiter which was very gpod at his role. Food had amazing presentation. The starters..."

Stellios

"Came here twice, had amazing experience for both visits. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, nice atmosphere, it is one of the best French..."

Food_Is_Heaven

"We discovered this gem on spec looking for dinner in Melbourne. Very friendly welcoming staff; lovely ambience; attentive service and delicious food...."

Prince

"Degustation menu was well executed. The long pause between courses perhaps could have been shortened. The only course i didnt really get on with was..."

Veta Bajaj

"Enjoyed dinner at The French Brasserie last night for my brothers birthday. The service from the moment we stepped inside was impeccable. The..."

Luvfood

"Ooh la la !! Food service and vibe was second to none!! Our waitress what a doll, so helpful and friendly even de shelling our snails ! We had snails..."

Nikki

"We went to The French Brasserie today for the express lunch ($35 with a glass of wine). Greeted warmly at the door and taken to a roomy table for..."

Colleen Murphy

"Been having my family gathering here for the past few years whenever they visit Melbourne and we've never been disappointed, quality food as always,..."

Nick Lengkong

"Great service and loved the drinks. The entrees were amazing and great food. My first time trying the beef tartare and Im addicted. The potato side..."

Jenny Pham

"Great service, our waitress was personable and energetic. We ordered the beef tartare, the onion soup, the Angus steaks and Creme brûlée. The food..."

Thi

"Best Gluten Free bread ever! Duck was to die for, need to visit again.Staff were welcoming and very helpful for dietary issues..."

Donnaatbeechworth

"Absolutely awesome!!!! I love this place. Absolutely a food indulgence experience. Service is awesome. A true french dining experience... strongly..."

The_chic_analyst

"Fantastic food, fantastic service and an incredible atmosphere. Couldn’t have gone to a better restaurant on our first night in Melbourne...."

Kirsten Clifford

"Came here for a work Christmas function. Food and service both excellent. 3 course menu option with an abundance of champagne...what more could you..."

Teddys99

" I had the best service experience that I've ever had at a restaurant at The French Brassiere. Everything was so French, I loved it. The..."

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

"Gastrology were privileged to participate in a culinary tour of Melbourne's most well-known laneway restaurants as part of the Victorian Government's..."

Gastrology

"Not usually a big fan of French food, nor fancy over the top foodie stuff but this was epic! The fish was perfect, the sauce was amazing, the..."

Hungry Stanley

"My boyfriend and I happened upon The French Brasserie completely by accident, but what a happy accident it was.The French Brasserie had a..."

Helen O'Kane

"Bonjour! Je adore this place!! Honestly, I would have left the restaurant a happy girl after entree. That sauce with the escargots was delicious!!..."

Goldentongue

"Just a spontanious decision took us back again, this time for lunch. No booking. Just a walk in off the street, but we were readily..."

Sneha Arora

"This place is situated down an Alley way off Flinders lane, so its rather secluded. The ambiance is extremely nice, so is the service and most of the..."

St!nger

"Classic French bistro. Flawless food and service with an astonishingly comprehensive wine list. This isn't cutting edge nor groundbreaking molecular..."

Onara

"This place was just amazing. It was mine and my husband's first time eating French food, and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. We ordered..."

Romina Battaglini

"First time visit and pretty happy with everything here. Friendly service n decent food, no wonder full house at Monday night. Onlion soup was rich..."

Sambuca Sam

"While French cuisine is very prominent throughout Melbourne, there are only a select few restaurants that really stand out from the rest. The French..."

Melbourne Culinary

"This restaurant is one of Melbournes gems, serving up some of the finest French cuisine. I would rate it a 4 but what puts it at a 4.5 is the amazing..."

Jennie Cullen

"Booked there for a birthday and the service was formidable! The food is wonderful and at a very reasonable price. The ambiance of the restaurant is..."

Essie.zins

"What can i say abt this resto? I realize that maybe this is one of the best rating ive ever given to a resto, because basically everything (the food)..."

MF

"I honestly can not think of a single thing about my experience that wasn't an absolute joy. The service was crisp and attentive (I never..."

Jason Meaden

"Enjoyable evening with mixed quality food and service on the slow side. Often the wait staff seemed to be rushing around doing nothing.My..."

Michael

"If you are looking for a taste of France, make your way down to The French Brassiere. We had the absolute pleasure of dining there last Saturday..."

Brash

"The French Brasserie is a good restaurant . The decor is modern and understated and it is in a group of good restaurants in a lane off Flinders Lane..."

Stephen

"First night in Melbourne, the food is really nice. The tasting plate was very tasty and so was the French onion soup as entrees. The mains were still..."

Theyellowbatman

"Had a great meal here last night. Amazing food, great service, lovely ambience.Have wanted to try this place out for a long time and it didn't..."

Claire Humphreys

"Went here for my Friend's birthday over the weekend. The actual place itself is great, it has a good atmosphere, spacious, and the staff..."

Lionel Bautista

"Still an effortless 4.5 for me. I continue to believe that the French Brasserie is underrated. I’ve eaten here five times now for five excellent..."

Two Sheds

"An amazing time was had here!The French Brasserie is tucked away on Malthouse Lane off of Flinders Lane. I had the most superb time, thank you..."

Vivien

"Nice setting with good honest French food. I went for the eye fillet steak, was delicious. Great wine selection and extremely friendly and helpful..."

Snooter2Tooter

"Honest French Brasserie that is consistent and fair value. Staff are mostly French which adds to the ambiance. He wine list is better than most and..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Enjoyed a great night from start to finish at this restaurant. The food was first class as well as the atmosphere, drinks and service. Restaurant was..."

The Two Tasters

"Quoi de mieux qu'un bon retour au source, c'est une ambiance de brasserie parisienne avec un staff français on si croirai. Un repas dégustation..."

Chef Samy

"Located off Flinders Lane between Exhibition and Russell Street, there is lots of longstanding popular dining options in the vicinity such as Chin..."

Sandy Pok

"Fantastic place, we will definitely back, perhaps next time for dinner. The oysters and snails were so very good! Service is impeccable and just the..."

Denys McEneaney

"French food and it's finest. Anything and everything from entree to main to their exquisite desserts are to die for. Service is impeccable. Staff are..."

Fleur

"Perfect! Compliments to Edward + and his team :) The only thing missing tonight was the escargot...the staff were great, the food was..."

Luke

"Tucked down a lane way this restaurant feels very private and intimate. The staff were very professional and generous, treating our table with extra..."

M.

"Mr D decided to surprise me for my birthday dinner and since I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE french food, he took me to The French Brassarie (Yayers!!!), a..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"A nice French restaurant off flinders lane. Staff all french and very friendly. We've been served complimentary glasses of bubbly - very nice of the..."

Mona

"Such an impressive space! All the staff were actually French, the food was excellent; tuna, avocado and pear salad for entree, grilled Travelli with..."

Out And About

"A little hidden gem off exhibition street in the CBD, the French brasserie was authentic French. From the French chefs to the service staff(who were..."

Eat The Streets

"Great continental food ... Pricy but hey.. It's French!Good service and a decent wine list. Definitely a place to try out in the CBD..."

SN

"The host Hadj is one of the most dynamic operators I've ever encountered. Not having experienced French food outside of France, visiting here..."

TBMoftheWEST

"The French Brasserie is amazing. What a fantastic restaurant. Fabulous French food and superb customer service.My husband and I went here for my..."

Patricia

"Fantastic little place in Melbourne. Beautiful French food in a lovely classy restaurant. Friendly staff.... pretty sure they were ALL french! adding..."

Food For Thought

"Excellent service, delicious food and very authentic.Will definitely be back! Here are some more arbitrary words because of the..."

Donovan

"I've had dinner at the French Brasserie at least 4 times, including last weekend. It's an excellent place for a romantic dinner with your partner...."

Virtualmix

"Not like I eat snails very often, but these were the best Escargot I have ever had. Plenty of garlic without the oily after taste and enough to soak..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"A rather posh restaurant popular with the corporate set near the Paris end of Collins Street, The French Brasserie enjoys loyal custom from the..."

Melbourne Glutton

"The French Brasserie is a restaurant located at 2 Malthouse Lane, just off Flinders street. I have mentioned it in passing a few times however to my..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Enjoyed a delightful dinner. Friendly service. Delicious food. The kitchen felt a little slow. Free dessert wine when we paid for our..."

Wynne Ma

" My thickly cut tender yearling eye fillet was seared to a firm crust on its surface yet carved smoothly like pate under my knife. An elegant..."

Chompchomp

"Yummy+2, refined flavours with a solid show of finesse, and not to mention superb..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"I am glad the sons didn’t acquire a taste for oysters until they left home or it might have made quite a hole in the housekeeping budget. Along..."

PatInOz

"Lovely dinner. I've always enjoyed this restaurant, and had a very nice dinner here this week. The staff are very friendly and the food was..."

JackieO

"Love. The french staff are so friendly and informative! Our meals couldn't have been more delicious.Very happy over-all and would recommend to..."

LauPi

"Great service, great food, made our anniversary..."

Julija Zivanovic

"Hidden Gem. This restaurant has everything you want in a fine dining restaurant. Tasty food with beautiful presentation. Staff were very friendly and..."

NB

"Wonderful afternoon. My husband and I lunched for the Bastille celebrations at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were..."

Sue.wind

"Really good. Really enjoyed my dinner at The French Brasserie. I had a steak that was well cooked and shared Escargot and Oysters which were all..."

Dijn Thorpe

"Tuesday menus for roast are worth it! Highly recommended! In particular, the pork roast night was a very good one. The waiter and the service were..."

Veronica Rodriguez

"Friday Night Walk In. Past it many times and finally walked in. Without a reservation we were welcomed with open arms (literally). Had a drink at the..."

Pepe Sierra

"My husband took me here for a surprise dinner for my birthday. It was a great night. Delicious barramundi and the Peach Melba had a French twist. I..."

Louise

"Unbeatable. The staff were very attentive, the food was outstanding. My husbands quite the "foody" and even he was absolutely amazed at how good his..."

Nichy

"I went to the French Brasserie with a group of 6 before going to see a film at the kino. The pre theatre menu was quite short but the food was..."

Miki Lodewyckx

"Great food, wine and service. I felt very welcome and looked after, will definitely return next time I am in town and feel like..."

N

"I went here last night for dinner and was blown away. The waiters were very attentive and the food was great. I commented on the improvement to the..."

Alfreda

"Found this place totally by accident and have been back three times as the food (and wine) quality is..."

Nicholas Dircks

"Like. Arrived at TFB by default after eliminating our usual suspect Flinders Lane trio with wait times 45min +But thoroughly enjoyed the..."

FantastischMsFox

"Excellent food - French onion soup the best I've eaten - main of fish & seafood stew very tasty too! Would certainly reccomend to..."

Fly On The Wall

"Real French food. One day me and my husband were walking down the Flinders Lane and I have accidentally noticed the French Brasserie. I really love..."

Beatrice76

"Fast Fresh and French. Had a nicoise salad of perfection this afternoon. Firm parboiled potatoes, baby berlotti beans, snappy green beans and tiny..."

Clemence Harvey

"Divine. Today I visited The French Brasserie for the first time and was extremely pleased with what I saw and ate! The interior was gorgeous with a..."

Ashleighd91

"Fantastic service. On a cold night in Melbourne we had ventured into Flinders lane to try another restaurant (Meatball - Walk In - 2 hour..."

Tim Nitschke

"Solid performer across the board. My wife and I have eaten at the French Brasserie twice, and really enjoyed it both times. Much better food and..."

James Fraser

"Had dinner last night. Attentive and happy staff. Memorable food and very generous...."

Always Hungry

"The lunch time set price is always a delight and changes often. The staff always greet you happily and helpfully. It is not your everyday lunch price..."

David J. Brien

"French fine-dining with surprise multi-course option. After being turned away from Chin Chin because there were no seats until 11pm on a Saturday, we..."

Superalice

"We came here for our anniversary and experienced amazing service, wine and food from a menu selected by the chef...."

Gary Wagner

"Classic French food. Had dinner last night at the French Brasserie with some girlfriends and I have to say we all thoroughly enjoyed our experience...."

Elle

"Bien. Last minute dinner booking was catered for. Sommelier's choice of wine matched well with our dishes. Staff were very..."

Chips_Dumplings

"Great steak frittes. Didn't so much like being charged for water..."

Brunswick Foodie

"Amazing. My boyfriend and I.... Amazing.My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate a special occasion and loved the whole..."

Rosie

"Lovely place. Excellent Food. Went there for lunch with the boys in the search of Cassoulet. The restaurant hides down a narrow lane off..."

Mike B

"Spectacular. Nicest dinner we have had in a long time. Awesome service, awesome food and an awesome wine list and some tasty French beer to try. Took..."

Simon Kitchenguy Beatson

"I am French and I used to have lunch in the french brasserie for a year in Melbourne . the food is just amazing and the express lunch too. in..."

Julien

"Every time I come here I am absolutely head overheals charmed by the staff and their cheeky ways. The food has never failed to be mouth watering and..."

Sagg

"Fantastic!!. Went to the French Brasserie last night and could not have been more impressed with the food, wine and service. Took the 5 course set..."

Coburg Diner

"A m a z I n g Food and des.... A m a z I n g Food and deserts are to die..."

Daniel Milanesos

"I went to the French brasserie last Saturday , and it was a splendid , the food is really good but what I enjoy is the atmosphere , Damien our waiter..."

Victor Persinette-gautrez

"Beautiful food. It is so pure and delicate. Good service and great wine :)Highly..."

Isabelle Le

"This place is a standout. Despite small oysters everything else was great. The steak tartare was perfectly seasoned. The beetroot salad with melted..."

Taste Bud

"Amazing dinner in a friendly atmosphere. I went to the French Brasserie last friday night with two friends and we had an amazing night!!The food..."

Jen

"Fabulous dinner experience. I went there for a colleague's farewell dinner about 2 weeks ago. The owner and staff are very friendly and nice. I had a..."

Vicky Chia

"New Favourite. This place is a winner! The ambience is fabulous, service a little cheeky but definitely friendly with a smile. Food was delish! We..."

Mandy Fung

"Melbourne's Best. The staff are amazing. They know how to make you feel welcome, nurtured and special but leave you alone. It's a craft the owner,..."

KellesBelles

"Fantastic meal. The service was great and the food was excellent, what more can you say, can't wait to go back..."

Paul

"A taste of France in Melbourne. I have been in Melbourne for 1 month with my french friends and we were looking for a place to remember our missing..."

Adrien

"Wholesome food and great value - would go back as an end of the working week treat. The minute steak with chips is fab and the lamb..."

Soumi

"Great staff and great food though be prepared to shell out some considerable dosh for a good meal. On this front, the only real negative was once I..."

NikkiDub

"I would say this is one of the best restaurant in Melbourne. I went there to have dinner with my brother and other friends that were visiting from..."

Mel

"Loved it. Came for a birthday dinner on a Tuesday night and enjoyed it immensely. We got there quite early and so had the benefit of some very..."

RM

"Really suprised (in a good way!). This was my 2nd work function at this restaurant and to be honest the 2nd time was a charm.On my 1st..."

Jessica Halliday

"Sensational. Everything was fantastic - we had the charcuterie plate, beef tartare and calamari for starters, followed by pork, lamb and cassoulet -..."

Sally Kuter

"Voila. Very French at every turn, the staff and owner (who clearly makes himself known which gives the diner some comfort that he is all over it),..."

Vireya Carlton

"Spectacular meal. The way food should taste. Service was attentive but not intrusive. A great place to celebrate life's..."

Airlie

"Great food, fantastic staff. We chanced upon this place tonight, and what a delight. Three kids in tow - the only in the restaurant - and we were..."

My Last Supper

"Excellent service. We came with 3 young children which the maitre'd was a natural with. Great traditional French..."

Gourmand

"Restaurant Express Lunch. I have never had French before, but I enjoyed my experience here. I went with 5 others for the Restaurant Express menu, so..."

Bec M

"Very Nice Place.... I went to the french brasserie one time for lunch, we ate ouside which was really nice. We got the charcuterie platter, just..."

Marion

"A la recherche d'un bon restaurant sur Melbourne, après avoir tourner pendant un bon moment dans une ville que je ne connaissait pas. Je trouve..."

Guillaume Miege

"Amazing Place. No comment, it was lovely..."

Antonia

"TRES BEL ENDROIT!!. La cuisine y est tres fine, le cadre tres sympa, et le service irréprochable!!tres bonne..."

Marine

"The French Brasserie Had.... The French Brasserie. Had dinner here last night (2 Oct 2010) and loved it. There will always be a place for classic..."

Grumpy Typewriter

"Great service amazing flavors. authentic French waitress and owner made us feel like super stars. Great French wine menu and although expensive food..."

Belinda North

"Great service and food, not bad coffee, for a restaurant..."

Coffeebeen

"Great casual french. I've been here on several occasions and enjoyed eating here every time. reasonable price, great service, ambient atmosphere,..."

Tony Funaki

"Itscaro. "The French Brasserie"May 07, 2010 - Likes it - I was by myself last night after a viewing of Lilly Chorney's magnificent paintings in..."

Itscaro

"Authentic French in many ways. Great service and the food was..."

Peter Nikoletatos

"Superb. A great place. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent French cuisine. I'm not normally a huge fan of French food, but this was a..."

James

"The French brasserie is a brilient restrant with a great vibe it is not evpensive and it is great food. I recomed it to most people that love..."

Sofia

"Amazing experience from start to finish, from the owner’s reception to the the service, the food, the atmosphere, the music, the wine, the venue, ..."

Danny Haddad

"As a massive fan of French cuisine I am super impressed on all levels of this experience. Food, Amazing - transported back to Paris, Service,..."

Steven Stewart

"Such a lovely, intimate space to have a date on. It’s a shame it’s tucked away and harder for walk-ins to notice. The staff were so friendly and..."

Stefanie Kane

"Date night goals! We celebrated our 10 year wedding anni here and it was amazing from start to finish. Outstanding service, tasty food and cocktails..."

Melbournelops

"Fabulous service and wonderful food from the start to finish! We love the duck and beef cheek. The snail is also good. Price is reasonable - we spent..."

Jing X

"It is a very pleasant experience with delightful dishes. The best thing here is the host and Staff are welcoming, friendly. Moreover, the restaurant..."

Y Nhu Doan

"My partner and I had dinner at the Brasserie last Friday night before attending Cinderella at the Regent and it was simply the best restaurant we've..."

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