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The French Brasserie

88/100 (2007 ratings)

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French onion soup

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Mussels

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Crème Brulée

Lamb

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Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

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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

France Soir

87/100 (2273 ratings)

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"Wonderful evening in Paris at this Melbouorne institution. We haven’t been for ages as we have a favourite French brassiere down the road but..."

MalvernCustomer

"LIT! 🔥: customer services was great here. The waiter was so funny and cheerful. Of 5 mains we tried, the stand out dish was the duck and..."

Jennitals

"love our visit to France Soir, it is like being transported back to Paris. The whole ambience, the squashed in tables, the noise, the waiters. The..."

Srslyfoods

"First time dining at France Soir and it was absolutely excellent. The waiters were friendly and very attentive and the food was..."

Anna0083

"Nice meals and reasonable price. Friendly staff. Definitely would go..."

Shirll

"Great selection of dishes and good..."

Reem

"The atmosphere was amazing felt like I walked into France as soon as I got, which was a great touch. Also food was great, snails and tartare very..."

Dee Tuncer

"Feels like being in Paris. Great old school hospitality, simple food done well. Favorite meal here is a starter of snails, followed by the rib eye..."

Greg Stan

"If this restaurant was in Paris and you were lucky enough to eat in it, you would return to Melbourne and rave to all your friends how you discovered..."

Roachpeter34

"I came here with a friend for a weekday lunch so we had most the restaurant to ourselves. My friend convinced me to try the escargot which I actually..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"The restaurant is perhaps a little too cramped, and the bar stools inconveniently located, but this restaurant certainly delivers a good French..."

Carlo Boscia

"Great meal on a busy Saturday night with friends. Service was great and efficient. Nice to see some real French fair such as 'ris de veau' on the..."

Anne L

"Foods were delicious, very traditional and classic french dishes.Very friendly customers and I love talking with..."

Akio Otsuka

"Excellent service & a great atmosphere, steak was well cooked however, very fatty. Duck was wonderful. Side sauces also lovely. Overall a lovely..."

Bridget

"My favourite place in the world for lunch and dinner. Food, wine, service... fantastique!! They’re specials are always amazing... eye..."

Lalita Saiprania De Palma

"I think my expectations for France-soir was very high. The food was really great but not as amazing and I believed it would be. Ive had better set..."

Saza_Lives_To_Eat

"Have visited on every trip to Melbourne this cozy french establishment. Wine list the size of a phone book perfect if one should wish to try..."

Hungry Koala

"Went there for celebration my 32rd birthday, the food is amazing, oysters is so delicious and fresh! Must go there again!!!Absolutely love..."

Jasmine Wu

"I think I understand why some customers complain that the wait staff at France-Soir are rude and arrogant. It’s because those customers have no..."

Honeylishuss

"One of the few places I like for French . The food here is exceptionally done , simple with traditional techniques . We always get the steak and..."

Vivian

"Best French restaurant in Melbourne! The snails are very tender and juicy. Scallops and mussels is the must order dish. Tina tartare is fresh. We..."

Yibei Jessie Shen

"This place is the best! I went here when I was very young and remembered it being full of live! Again I have come on my birthday and it has the same..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"Well this is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Tough call considering the amazing food we have! I always get the goats cheese croutons..."

Danya Gamliel

"This week was about the 10th time that I have been to France Soir and I have enjoyed it every time. It is always so busy at dinner which means that..."

3121Foodie

"Variety wine list !service is great!food is amazing! Favourites is paper scotch fillet ,sauce is perfect and 100% match with steak! Definitely it’s..."

Superfoodie

"It's been years since I've been here and the food is still as good as ever. I had an eye fillet which was melt in your mouth tender and cooked..."

Hungry Tum

"Went for lunch with a friend and it was so good had to come back for lunch only a couple days later. Very solid food that’s not trying too hard and..."

James

"Wow wow wow, I’ve only visited this Melbourne institution once but what an experience. If you like authentic French food, service with an accent,..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Very busy small restaurant. Excellent selection of food and wines . We all had steaks and they were perfectly cooked. The staff were friendly and..."

Victor Lee

"Very busy little French bistro, but the quality is spot on. Serve traditional and authentic French food. We really enjoyed their steak, which was..."

Ye Liu

"Took my wife here for dinner a few months ago and the food was great. They had a good selection of wine and food on the menu. We will be back for..."

Feed_me

"Hectic, romantic, comforting, fun, delicious, exciting.All can be used to describe this joint on any given weekend.A legit no bullcrap..."

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"Very busy and a little bit squishy but boy does the food make up for it. The beef tatare is fantastic as are the mussels and the confit duck. Only..."

Blakeseats

"Francesoir what can I say but d'excellence! This is my favourite French Restaurant in Melbourne. I normally frequent at a lunch time with..."

FoodieGuru_770

"As mentioned, my most recent trip to Melbourne was far more organised and well researched (i.e. I spent hours pouring over other peoples reviews and..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Traditional French restaurant,every dish were so authentic,the snail 🐌 and the pepper steak is the highlight 👍🏻 will coming back for sure..."

Good Food Guy 😋

"They offered 2 sittings -6 & 8pm and very busy however the tables are a bit too close together. An amazingly extensive drinks list from around the..."

Helen

"Melbourne has no shortage of French restaurants, ranging from the small French diners and bistros to the finest of dining venues. One of these is..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Three decades on ..... impressive wine list.A few times we've been in, mostly for business lunches.Their steaks, although it's nothing..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"I am not a big fan for French food but I love France-Soir. The menu is very extensive which offers a lot of choices for dinners. I particularly love..."

Emi Sui

"Few restaurants stay open for 30 plus years and France-Soir is one of them. Possibly best steak frites around and one of the better wine lists...."

Camila

"This was our first time to France Soir and it will not be our last. From the wait staff to the owner to the food, and the incredible wine list - this..."

Sneha Arora

"Really nice intimate french restaurant. The fact that the tables are so close together makes it for a fun dining experience also. Food was excellent..."

Gursharan Chana

"France-Soir has been a Melbourne institution since it opened in 1986. I have also wanted to go. A good friend of mine who is a regular invited me...."

King Of King St Jr

"was craving french onion soup so popped by on a sunday night at 6pm.onion soup - great depth of flavour but was hoping the cheese bread..."

Jonathan Ong

"Beautiful intimate French restaurant. The place is quite packed but it stays true to the French ambience. Staff are attentive, and nothing to..."

Cynthia Giang

"French, frencher, frenchiest. France Soir is a long standing restaurant with excellent food, that has cemented its place, regardless of their..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"I remember coming here as a little girl with my mum for Mother's Day or another special occasion and it hasn't changed! France-soir started my..."

Lily

"Very cool service, friendly and professional. Steak was very tender , duck breast was delicious. Have to book table all the time, or wait for..."

More Sin

"Amazing food. French onion soup rivals those in Paris. Steak and frites were delicious and mousse desert still makes me salivate. Only downside is..."

Dani

"When you walk into the restaurant, it definitely feels like France. Cute, old school, freezers/fridges of their selection of cheese and cold meat at..."

Nibble And Wander

"The French. The grandfathers of gastronomy today and the master’s of all things cookery. Smiths of the finest pastries, the most complex wines, the..."

Kieren ORiley

"Great steak! The food here is excellent. My friend had a duck dish and had absolutely no complaints about it. Only downside is the tables are about..."

Reality

"Never ceases to amaze me how this institution has been around for decades and hasn't dwindled in quality once. Our family go to France Soir a couple..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Went here for valentines day. Food was good and mushroom sauce goes off. 1st guy to serve us was pretty kb, but 2nd guy wasnt as cool and was..."

Hood Critics

"Very traditional French style restaurant that lives up to the hype. Intimate space with white linen table clothes and exclusively French staff. I..."

Kate Dougherty

"This is a long over due review but the steak frites was probably one of the best I have had in Melbourne. Scotch fillet was perfectly cooked with the..."

JJ

"Superb food and service, went early Jan and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable in all things wine. Incredibly good value. At 100-120pp it's..."

Paul Ianovski

"Dined here with a group of friends on New Year's Eve 2016. It is licensed and the French wines recommended by the waiter were great. Dishes of the..."

Little One

"Another Melbourne institution. Always busy. Always crammed in like sardines. "Service" is the French way... All the classic dishes. Plenty of..."

Stretts

"If you like your authentic French cuisine, this is a must try in Melbourne. Great atmosphere, great food, good wine selection and reasonably..."

KingHung Hii

"Look at the walls full of pics of the rich and famous and you know you are in good company here at France-Soir! The whole experience is..."

MandyToorak

"Hadn't reviewed anything for a while so thought I'd dust off the old Zomato account and write about last night's dinner at France-Soir...for a random..."

Matthew Cork

"A place I would think of if I'm feeling for French food and the hours are late. Little restaurant in south yarra. I love their bread and their fries..."

Secret Taster

"The eye fillet steak is one of the nicest I have ever had, I could have cut it with a butter knife. It is certainly not a cheap menu and the place..."

Emma Shaw

"True French cuisine, great service, nice staff, great atmosphere. The food was fantastic. Highly recommended. We had the snails, they were cooked..."

Colipot85

"The bread here is amazing. I also had the calamari which was great too. I think overall the richer food like cheese / steak would be amazing here but..."

Rebecca R

"Had Sunday lunch here yesterday and as always the food and service was consistently great. It's a solid, reasonably priced bistro and should be on..."

FridayFoodie

"If you look through my other reviews I have been on the hunt for Melbourne's best steak and ladies and gentlemen we have a winner! From the size of..."

Patrick Sham Yuen

"Nostalgically French! Great vibe created by the chatter of a full restaurant. Each meal we ordered seem to get better as the courses went on. Muscles..."

Nunzio Bagnato

"Classic French dining experience - a little bit chaotic but with great vibes. Most of the dishes we tried were great, except for the steak that came..."

Vivian

"Absolutely classic French restaurant that has been an established bistro for many years. The interiors and atmosphere were fabulous & relaxed. The..."

Nina Gao

"The food speaks for itself! If you’ve missed travelling these last 2 ½ years, be confident in knowing that you don’t have to leave the country..."

Alwyn Holt

"Oh my god! This is one of the best dinners I have had in Melbourne! The service was impeccable and the food so tasty and traditional! Thank you again..."

Isabella Frezza

"Had a great lunch experience here. It was busy and full but The staffs were very welcomed and tried their best to get us table ( we didn't make..."

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