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The French Brasserie

88/100 (2007 ratings)

Restaurants

European

Vegetarian Friendly

European

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

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After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Crème Brulée

Escargot

Confit

Salad

Creme Brulee

Scallops

Steak Tartare

Duck

Bouillabaisse

French onion soup

Oyster

Beef Bourguignon

Snails

Calamari

Cassoulet

Mussels

Salmon

Lamb

Fish

Pork

French Fries

Parfait

Beef

Sit down

European

French

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Reservations

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

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Wheelchair Accessible

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"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..."

Maddie Lawrence

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86/100 (1412 ratings)

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"Cute little place with good service. The food was enjoyable. We had the scallops, duck and steak. All were good. It got a little loud for a small..."

Stellios

"Our family of 4 went for a special dinner at the end of our Melburne holiday, and the restaurant did not disappoint. Whilst not all traditional..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"This is probably my 15th visit. Perfect pre-theatre or post-work dinner or romantic and quiet date night. Big vintage poster on the wall and old..."

Jane

"Celebrated my friend’s last day out before the delivery of her baby and really enjoyed the food. Service was also attentive as my friend broke a..."

Sue C

"First time using Zomato Gold 🤗 and it was such a good deal. Their staff was lovely and helpful as I was trying to figure how to use the 1+1 deal...."

Qipao

"Definitely a Zomato Gold or just a bistro you DON’T want to miss! 🥳FOOD: We went in a group of 4 and we ordered the gnocchi, duck &..."

Jianne Yong

"The duck meat fell off the bone, it was juicy and well presented. Scotch fillet and wine for the boyfriend. The food was phenomenal. Could not say no..."

Ryan+Maryane

"Ordered 🥩: scallop and prawn St Jacques, bouillabaisse, scotch fillet steak and lamb shoulder. LIT 🔥!: Bouillabaisse soup was..."

Jennitals

"Found this little gem through Zomato Gold and what a great discovery. Nestled amongst the Paris end of Collins St is the dim lit little French..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"My friend and I visited this place for a nice steak lunch and as we entered the service was impeccable! We got the scotch fillet and the roasted..."

Hungry Panda Melbourne

"5-star service. The food and service are just what you'd expect from a classic French restaurant. The eye fillet was amazing and looked exactly like..."

Fatmunkie

"Delicious French food and very friendly service. The seafood linguine was particularly good. Fantastic value for money too, as this restaurant is a..."

Miranda

"I came here for the prawn and scallops st Jacques or the steak. Both are my favourites. Sometimes, I come here for the coffee. Good for special..."

Priscillia

"My score 4.0 stars. I took J here for a special occasion long lazy lunch a while ago. Restaurant fits in well with the old part of Collins St &..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Little shop on Collins with great atmosphere and service. The staff were patient and professional and the food we ordered were spot on, highly..."

Ayapom

"Robustness, seniority and driven craft is what defines this place for me. Coffe is arrogant and attractive by knowing how the quality of their..."

Rafael Quevedo

"I love this place.My boyfriend and I have come here so many times!We especially love the Charcuterie board and the Creme Brûlée’s!!!..."

Laura Kaziavin

"Had the prawn soup from here and it was very flavorful and creamy. The chili pasta i had from here, I couldn't find any place that can make this..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"A wonderful restaurant in the heart of Melbourne. As soon as you step inside, you are transported into a typical dreamy French bistro in a quiet..."

Veta Bajaj

"Went here for my fiancé's Birthday and was not disappointed. Food portions were great,price felt fair and service was superb. The waiter was french..."

Mwhy Tran

"What a great little place where service is at it best,wine is by the abundance and French food is cooked to perfection. We had a great time and..."

Tummy Rumbler

"Such a warm and romantic atmosphere to this restaurant, it's beautiful! The food is delicious, every mouthful is a pleasure. Dining here is an..."

Elizabeth_k13

"Came here just for the creme brûlée (apparently the best in Melbourne) and it was such a lovely surprise to also have the best cup of coffee I’ve..."

Kiara Pocock

"Fantastic experience, wonderful food, exceptional service from a great restaurant. First time but definitely not the last. Highly..."

Rob P

"Excellent service! This restaurant makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. It's classic, timeless and beautiful. I would recommend. The..."

Foodie_ Melbs

"Hands down the best Steak Tartare i have ever tried in my life. Been to Hell of the North, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Bistro Guillaume Melbourne and etc,..."

Raye Naguit

"Had the most delightful steak et frites, modified perfectly for this poor gluten and dairy free sufferer. I can't wait to visit this restaurant..."

Ryan King

"Had a lovely pre-show lunch here today. This is a cozy little restaurant with a small food menu and a large wine menu! Mushroom risotto was lovely..."

Meagan Sewell

"Right across the road from the Regent theatre and next door to the Atheneum, this place is perfect for a pre-theatre meal. They're used to it too,..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Very cute and cosy restaurant with lovely decor. I have walked past this restaurant hundreds of times and have never thought to pop in. We had..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Details: only came here for dessert but my gosh was the creme brulee nice 😍!!! I loved the crispy topping. Worth every cent! Came out in..."

T

"Gorgeous setting love all the dark wood and the cosy European feel. The service is first rate floor staff were impeccable. Lovely to have a good..."

Enjoy It

"Très très bon. Délicieuse.... A friend recommended this little place and its a real find. Great attentive service. Warm mellow decor. Fillet..."

Salted Caramel

"Nice interior but very average quality food for the price. We waited for almost an hour for the mains to come and the duck leg dish was very dry...."

Mexu

"Had dinner here last night! Served by a lovely waiter with exceptional service! I followed his recommendations and was so happy with everything...."

CT

"Delicious food, fantastic service and a really lovely ambience at night. The waiters were very attentive and the food came out quickly. Will..."

Kathryn

"Was invited here for lunch and what a nice surprise! I had never heard of this place before but this is a lovely authentic French bistrot. A good..."

Li-La

"Another personal old faithful (see The European) that's been around for years, this traditional French restaurant is a particular favourite for that..."

Keith Lawrence

"In a wonderful location, and comfortable atmosphere inside. We spent a mild Friday night here with friends to check out the French cuisine. Lovely..."

Generous Serve

"Located in the prominent Collins st opposite Princess Theatre, Bistro d'Orsay is a 19 yr old French restaurant w lovely wall arts. Ordered their..."

J88

"Just the best place to have dinner prior to an evening event in the city. Fabulous quality, great service......it's just very simple! Choose from the..."

Austar3411

"A little trip to Paris in Melbourne. This place has never failed to deliver outstanding food and great service. Any opportunity to come here is a..."

MalvernCustomer

"Bistro d'Orsay is a popular pre-show dinner venue for theatre goers in Melbourne, serving French style bistrot food. The Trough's significant other..."

The Trough

"Conveniently located beside the Atheneum & opposite the Regent theatre a surprisingly delicious discovery. Delightful French waitress, quick service,..."

Happy Munchkin

"Gorgeous and quaint little restaurant on Collins Street.We stopped in there late on a weekend after a quick look on the menu outside. The..."

Einas

"Had dinner at Bistro d'Orsay before heading to the Ballet on Friday night. Love the traditional French atmosphere and the friendly service! Whilst..."

Kate Dougherty

"Outstanding .. Is the only word. I don't know much about French food - other than they make a damn fine toast (yeah I know French toast isn't French..."

Jason Meaden

"Great place , fantastic food and great staff.Service is excellent..."

Piero Pellegrini

"My boyfriend and I came here for dinner before a show and we loved it. The food was so delicious. I had the goats cheese soufflé and he had gnocchi...."

Magda Lindsey. Moore

"Fantastic quaint little corner. I love the dark oak fit-out and French service. If you don't have any heart for ambience, try the dessert cause you..."

Rueben Paul Abley

"A great evening all round. Booked a table in advance, we were late and they were kind enough to hold the table for us on a very busy night. Service..."

BigSmiles

"It was a fantastic meal – not cheap by any means but well worth it. It’s a great place for a special occasion but make sure you book, especially..."

Sharon

"It was certainly a great dining experience at Bistrot d'Orsay at the cost of around $130 for the two of us, but absolutely worth..."

Angel Khong

"One night, we all had 'capacity' to head out of the office for dinner, and took a stroll to Bistrot D'Orsay. I was initially tempted to order their..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Delicious! Handsome waiters too.. Really good. In every way!! It isn't the kind if place for vouchers or club cards. Don't be scabby just go and..."

Mowie

"Excellent service & even better..."

Lovely LL

"Went for husbands birthday dinner. Delicious food and attentive service. The confit duck and pear tarte tartin were the highlight. Portion sizes..."

Rebecca Du Preez

"Service we received from the gentleman with glasses was excellent, he was very helpful with our wine choices too, the food we ordered was very nice..."

Luke

"A memorable meal! Could not fault a thing. The service is impeccable as is the food. 10 out of 10 for each course and the coffee is to die..."

Angelique Renn

"Like. My wife and I ate dinner at this restaurant on 26 March 2014. Very nice food, prices OK too, by Melbourne/Sydney standards. Service was..."

Acidroadrider

"Superbe !. Excellent service, amazing food ! Everything in this restaurant has been made to make you happy. We had a very, very nice evening! A huge..."

Ray

"Best dessert ever. Lovely setting & the food is sublime. My husband started with the scallops & had duck for main. I had the seafood linguine (superb..."

BeHa

"Awesome!. In a word AWESOME! Celebrated our anniversary here recently and loved everything about this place...service, food and wine were all great!..."

Foodwinelover2001

"Special dinner. Wanted a French Restaurant in the city and despite Bistrot D'Orsay being in the spot years I had barely noticed it. It was a..."

Wellzie

"Love this restaurant. Never had a bad meal here. It's always good. The service is usually outstanding too. I usually go for lunch with others as we..."

Two Sheds

"I'm from adelaide and after recommendation from a friend I decided to give the Bistrot a go. The service the ambiance and the food were all very..."

Johnny D

"I was taken here for my birthday and I couldn't have been happier about dining here. It is classy and elegant, has delicious french food, a..."

Flopslouise

"Loved it. Goats cheese soufflé was wonderfully light, beef cheek gorgeous. Creme brûlée amazing. $150 for two with wine, but first..."

Si Con Ren

"Went on a wednesday night, pleasantly busy without being overly crowded. The staff were very friendly and helpful and food utterly delicious. I had..."

Carpathian777

"Having worked on Collins St for years (at another restaurant), I've walked past this place hundreds of times and for some reason never eaten here...."

Johnno

"Went on a rainy Monday night without booking. It was pleasantly busy. The ambience of the place is brilliant. Definite cosy, French vibe the waiter..."

Oxford_comma

"Great experience. We ate here during a business trip in late May 2013. We called up at around 6 pm on a WED and got a table for 2 at 7:45 pm. Very..."

Montenegro

"8 of us went on a sat night for a friends birthday , and it was just perfect the food, service, and atmosphere just felt so relaxed. I couldnt..."

Le Bon Vivant

"We've been here a couple of times now, and both times it been great. I had the steak (again) which was perfectly cooked and fat handout chips were..."

Lee Silvester

"HAd the bouillabaisse. Very good and thanks to iPhone spell check I actually was able to spell it. Good service. Pleasant. I dined..."

Jstrong

"Great little place accidentally stumbled across it and really enjoyed dinner with my partner,soufflé was amazing gnocchi was just as good! friendly..."

Christopher

"Nice Food, Great Ambience.. A romantic french restaurant with very good food and good service. The ambience is very quaint and intimate, definitely a..."

Gursharan Chana

"I Do Say.... This place is wonderful!!! So classy and perfect for a hearty meal before a Theatre show. The food is good quality and the service is..."

2hawkeyes

"Good authentic Bistro style food, good service but the waiter should not try to pass himself as a Sommelier, (always be careful who you are taling..."

Terry Conway

"I was in need of a coffee fix and stumbled across this little doozie! I was also a bit peckish so decided to indulge in the creme brûlée which made..."

Foodpig

"Parisian cosiness. A friendly and knowledgeable waiter indulged my elderly father's garralousness without becoming patronising, which I always..."

Gin

"Food was good, lovely flavours, but not extremely filling. Service was ok, but had a rude waiter- didn't tell us about specials, snubbed us a few..."

NPhilly

"Very nice, a favourite for my wife and i. My wife and i just love going to bistrot d'orsay, such a nice spot, very comfy, food is always good, booze..."

Gu Junpyo

"Fantastique!. This is a wonderful place. Great food, fabulous wine list, very good service, charming ambiance. We went just because its close to the..."

Lisa

"Booking recommended. We went on a Saturday, waitstaff friendly but not intrusive. Reasonably priced, the pork is a must! Lovely decor and..."

Cate Taylor

"What a great little space this is. Wonderful service and wonderful food. Really highly..."

G Spot

"A great little place- shhh!. I love Bistrot. Delicious food, great service and a fabulous wine list. Some of the best service I have ever experienced..."

Gnat

"Best to go when there isn't a show. Great food, wonderful ambience that is somewhat ruined when it's boistrously full..."

Dr Oyvind

"Food was really good will eat there again. Just try not to get the table near the kitchen as the door kept hitting us as the waiters went into the..."

Christina Farres

"Brilliant.... And the creme brûlée was..."

Damo

"Excellent bouillabaisse. Well located for a pre Theatre meal, Bistro D'Orsay is worth a visit, if only to try their bouillabaisse. I haven't been..."

Cedric

"Wow what can I say? It was perfect from start to finish. From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted immediately and brought to our table...."

Matthew Aitken

"This is my second visit. Absolutely love this little French bistro. Cozy, friendly and funny staff. Food is delicious!! The soup is something to die..."

bibi wong

"Every time I come here I am impressed - we came to have dinner before the show and the food was off the charts delicious. Service was great and the..."

Lisa Smyth

"Whether you’re a discerning Frenchman or a bogan les named Joan look no further than this nifty little establishment to get your snail fix...."

Jonno Robin

"Old school French restaurant. Lovely delicious food, though perhaps a tad pricey. Perfect place to bring the parents, or to feel fancy, before a..."

Rachael Angley

"The food and service was exceptional! The waiting staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and the Creme Brulee was literally to..."

Shirantha Jayaratna

"Incredible food, absolutely loved it! The goats cheese soufflé is absolutely divine, as is the prawns and scallops St Jacques, the gin & dill cured..."

El F

"Bistrot d'Orsay has become our dining venue of choice whenever we're in the city, whether for a special birthday or anniversary dinner, or a quick,..."

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