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The French Brasserie

88/100 (2007 ratings)

Restaurants

French

Gluten Free Options

European

French

Vegan Options

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

French onion soup

Oyster

Beef Bourguignon

Calamari

Snails

Mussels

Cassoulet

Salmon

Crème Brulée

Lamb

Fish

Pork

French Fries

Parfait

Beef

Escargot

Confit

Creme Brulee

Salad

Steak Tartare

Scallops

Duck

Bouillabaisse

Sit down

French

European

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

After-hours

Lunch

Drinks

Dinner

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..."

Maddie Lawrence

Philippe

88/100 (2442 ratings)

Restaurants

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French

Gluten Free Options

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Dinner

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Salmon

Parfait

Foie gras

Prawns

Toasts

Escargot

Meringue

Beef

Roast Chicken

Quail

Snails

Salad

Beef Cheeks

Duck

Lamb

Oyster

Fish

Sit down

French

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Dinner

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Fine Dining

"Service is fantastic and the food is just out of this world!!! I ordered 4 meals and also had a taste of my partners and each dish was 10/10. It's..."

Resh Anagnostopoulos

"I've been following Chef Phillipe around Melbourne since the early 90's and have never been disappointed by his food, charm and service team. His..."

Rob Liali

"I've been busting to get here since it opened. The wait and anticipation was well rewarded with the service and food. The staff were all lovely and..."

Philip Smith

"An Amazing place ! The food and atmosphere is something special If you are in Melbourne , please take the time to enjoy the magic it is so worth it..."

Marc Abjean

"25 years ago, Philippe Mouchel prepared our first French dinner at Paul Bocuse at Melbourne Central after we were married. We returned to eat at..."

Lillian Lowe

"The service was warm and attentive. Loved Philippe's menu offering and the wine list. Felt like I was in a bistro in France rather than in Melbourne!..."

Wanda Hernadi

"Just as amazing second time around! Food was great, atmosphere was great, service was great ! Would..."

Rose Dickinson

"An amazing experience and one that should be high on the foodie wish list. The particular dinner we went to was a culmination and hommage to the..."

Michael Piscopo

"A truly special evening. The walls, which once housed Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Melbourne, have been transformed in to a French Bistro, the open kitchen..."

Emilie Rosenberg

"We had a lovely dinner (wedding anniversary). Great food & service. We happened across “Phillippe” by chance, while out looking for somewhere to..."

Ian Spencer

"Simply the best chef in melbourne, probably aus. Can't wait to get back . Great service great..."

Jason Skeels

"Was recommended to us and we had a wonderful evening. Food was fantastic. Wait staff were friendly. And would like to say a special thank you to our..."

Nicole Stanley

"Have visited quite a few times, and never once been disappointed. The chicken is incredible, but then again, so is everything else.... Thanks to..."

Damian Young

"After a disappointing first experience, Philippe Mouchel personally invited us back for a fantastic second experience. The food was beautiful as..."

Viv Hart

"Everything is fabulous - menu, presentation, wine list, staff, restaurant setting. Could not fault..."

Heather McLean

"Well looked after, arriving early and spent time at the bar having a drink...Staff helpful and friendly. Food mostly excellent, with only a few minor..."

Neil Hunt

"Amazing food and good wine list! Best is to start off with..."

Alexis Jiyoung Lee

"Beef eye fillet cooked to..."

Claudia S

"The porterhouse steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare, the entree was delicately delicious and..."

Kelvin Yuanhao Li

"Went here for Valentine’s Day and it’s the first time I had French in Melbourne. Everything was cooked so perfect and so well, the ceviche was..."

Ciao

"Dined at Philippe and opted for 5 courses of signature Philippe dishes. 🍽 Pâté en croûte - pork and chicken pate which is very..."

SouthEastEater

"Oysters in sea water jelly is recommended and the Escargots are beautiful. Should try to duck breast! First time in this restaurant and it gives me a..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"‘Philippe’ by Paul Bocuse trained Chef, Philippe Mouchel, is a great place to celebrate a special occasion (or any other for that matter) with..."

Foodinfocusz

"The food was delightful and delicious. The canard duck breast rotissoire with mango was so creative, and so much fun to eat!! Can’t wait to have it..."

Ji Song

"Came here at lunch, but didn’t opt for the lunch set (very economic). My brother and I ended up ordering 150 or so but really enjoyed our food. The..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"The oyster sea water jelly was so fresh when have it together with the sauce. For the entree we had the wagyu beef tartare and it was so fresh as..."

Cindy

"Nice French restaurant. Had lovely pate, steak with Bearnaise sauce, chips were delicious, also I adored the terrine. Lovely onion soup and..."

Helen

"What an amazing restaurant, located down a lane way off Colins Street down stairs basement. Friendly staff with great service. The atmosphere was..."

Paul J Fisher

"The service at Philippe is great, perfect for date nights. Fresh oysters and the wagyu steak with bearnaise sauce is to die for! Would highly..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Sorry about the poor photo as it does not do it justice of how amazing the food was accompanied by fantastic staff. Highly recommend if you love your..."

Daniel

"We had a spectacular experience for our first French dining. My partner and I came here for my birthday dinner and ordered two entrees and mains,..."

Sarah Tan

"Haven’t been here for ages. I was told by a friend that they would have a jazz night every first Monday of the month. We were sitting at the bar,..."

Priscillia

"My friend recommended Philippe as one of his favourite French restaurants a few years ago. My partner wanted to take me out for a nice birthday..."

Jolene Lim

"Booked the restaurant last minute vis phone as we’d heard some good news at work. The front of house was very friendly and I asked him whether they..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Walking down the stairs through this lit doorway you are met by a warm room and host. Its much bigger than you realise from the outside.-..."

Hungry Princess

"I’ve never had French food before but I had really high expectations. Sadly I don’t think my palette enjoyed the food as much as everyone else..."

Minhee

"Best French restaurant ever. I've been here multiple times but never bothered to review it. Oysters are cheap and fresh at $2 a pop. Presentation and..."

Karen

"We took part in the Taste of France worldwide event which was a 4 course set menu. We added a bottle of wine from their well priced list which had..."

Robin

"This is one of my favorite french restaurant in Melbourne! Great food and great service!I have been here almost 10 times already!They have..."

Akio Otsuka

"Decided to try french cuisine for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised.Service and food was great. We had to try the escargot but all..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Bon Appétit 🍽 Came here to celebrate boo birthday 🎂🎉 It is our first time dining in a proper French restaurant, and I am glad that I made..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"Ordered: fois grais, chocolate fed wagyu, lamb, fries and pea salad LIT!⭐️: the star of the show was definitely the chocolate fed..."

Jennitals

"The food is fairly typically French, very well prepared. Service is professional and attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Main gripe..."

Mark Russell

"Quality ingredients cooked superbly for $40 for two courses including a 250ml carafe of wine, has to represent the best value for money in Melbourne..."

Srslyfoods

"Excellent value 2 or 3 course lunch menu plus wine/beer, especially for the high quality French cuisine and fine dining experience. The perfect place..."

Tilley Eats

"My boyfriend and I came back for our second anniversary! Absolutely in love with the food and the service is amazing. We would recommend the Tables..."

Serena Cheung

"Wow. Dined here today and had the $50 three course menu which includes a 250ml carafe of red/white wine or draught beer. This has to be the best..."

Andy's Fancy

"Melbourne is spoilt for choice for French cuisine and, in the CBD, Philippe has the combination of an intimate venue and a classic French dining..."

Explore.Melbourne

"To quote my partner after our dinner here ‘That was so yummy, I’m actually shocked!’ We had the natural oysters, the foie gras pate, the wagyu..."

Thi

"Staff: 4.5/5Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5Will I return: Definitely when I crave for some French food Our new favourite French..."

AllyBelly

"I’d been here three times now, once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time I was impressed with their service and attentiveness.The..."

Acky

"Love the quail & foie Gras parfait, as well as the duck rotissoire especially! The duck was cooked so well. Delightful dinner with attentive service...."

T Collins

"The perfect venue for either a weekday client meeting or date night on a cold winters evening. Whilst the tables in the restaurant are great, I find..."

Evelyn Yong

"Took my son for his 23rd b'day last night. As we have lived in France for 2 years we do know how French cuisine. Ambiance, wait staff, food,..."

Teresa

"4.5 It hided deeply in a small lane and down in the basement so I couldn’t find it out earlier. Food are sooo good ( fresh ingredient,..."

5ilverr

"Came across these guys on the Entertainment book and when I saw the four rating thought that it was the go for lunch. We had the 2 courses for $40 pp..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"Was good experience. Food was great. The only problem was when I was paying which was 179 dollars and before I could enter the pin the amount became..."

Anan Du

"I have visited this resturant a few times and the quality of the food is very consistent and I have not been disappointed. The staff are very good..."

Craig Campbell

"The service was very good. The food was divine. The lunch menu is great value. The rare steak and mash potato (from heaven) was beautiful. An..."

Cassandra Highfield

"This restaurant is owned by the same chef that used to do the Brasserie at Crown. Nice comfortable place to dine with your friends and have..."

Food Junkie

"Had an amazing dinner with friends here last night. Started at the bar with a expresso martini and then had a wonderful bottle of Sancerre. Oh how I..."

Victoria Joy Garner

"We recently dined at Philippe, a French restaurant by Philippe Mouchel, located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. We had quite high expectations..."

One Piece Left

"Lovely restaurant with delicious food and excellent service.Colourful and creative plating.Service: 4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambiance:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"The food and ambience at Philippe's is beautiful, each morsel is savoured and prepared with care. We were a group of 10 and were put up in the..."

Mary Michael

"On side alley off Collins St, the blue & white coq does signal the way.Delicious food, classic French but with extra added punchy..."

Affogato Addiction

"It was Mr Burberry’s birthday and he wanted to try Phillipe since he’s been hearing great things about it so onward we went for some french..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Despite the restaurant being full and well into its second sitting by the time of our booking, the service was faultless, as were all of the dishes..."

Enjoy It

"I haven't had a lot of French food in my life so I can't really compare it with anything. However, my mum has been to Phillipe multiple times and..."

Josephine

"An amazing restaurant with a beautiful interior. I loved the plant wall and the booth seating. The service was very efficient and professional yet..."

Unravelled

"Booked last minute for 9pm dinner on Saturday and the restaurant was available. We decided to go with 3 course degustation menu which was $70 per..."

Hungry Sloth

"Service great and attentive. Bread and butter delicious, entrees delicious, mains generous size. Havent tried many French restaurants so have nothing..."

Suburb Review

"Came for here for work lunch, the atmosphere is great, good selection on lunch set menu and fabulous wine selection :) the tartare are well seasoned..."

～Happy Neko~

"Thank you for a wonderful dining experience, came here for my partner's birthday. This place felt like a hidden gem. From the beginning til the end I..."

Jess T

"Last week we came here for a birthday dinner and ordered a lot of food because there was 6 of us. We have the bread and butter as a complimentary..."

Kira Dinh

"Philippe is a good option for French cuisine. Not like standard French restaurants with tiny portion, Philippe's plates are big! Love the food here...."

Emmmma Llove Food

"In terms of French bistro food Philippe Mouchel is the undisputed king. PM24 was one of my favourite places to dine so I was excited to try his..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Nice place for a French meal. Just located off Collins street it provides a cozy and nice atmosphere. Must try the truffle chicken it is amazing!..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"I love it so much. Excellent environment and service! Super good service ever. Chicken breast so soft and the skin is not oily. Fantastic display..."

Kitty Chau

"What a nice place to dine in. Situated in a basement on Collins Street, this place is so inviting. The staffs are great and frindly. We ordered..."

A Black Sheep

"Best fine dinning had thus far... we've been to Dinner by Heston and Vue de Monde to name a couple but can't help comparing to Philippe! Every dish..."

Jen

"Beautiful! So glad that Phillipe reopened in the city especially after he closure if PM24. Food is always cooked on point and service is always..."

Happyley

"Great food, atmosphere and service. A rare combination to find all three at such a high level. Wine list and wine matching are unpretentiously..."

Graham Mirabito

"If you are looking for some of Melbs best duck then look no more. The texture of the duck was Devine, I just kept on eating. Every dish hit the spot..."

MrMena

"Had an amazing experience at Philippe from start to finish. The interior of the restaurant is not what you expect when you first walk in. The open..."

Apurwa Sarve

"We booked Philippe Bistro Bar for a special occasion and found it behind a heavy glass door - actually in George Parade - downstairs under the..."

Sneha Arora

"With a city full of fusion menus, from all corners of the globe it's refreshing to experience a little bit of tradition and dine at restaurant that..."

Phil Kelley

"If you want to eat a good French that the place to be ! Food is fine and tasty the way you expect it from French cuisine. Service is outstanding..."

Nasta Parodi

"absolutely wonderful dining experience right from the reservation stage ... making a booking was a breeze whether it's through the restaurant's..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Perfect Cocktail by professional Bartender Jonathan. Great service!!!!!. Nice food and good presentation. Absolutely go back again. Highly..."

Pharisa Janphuangtong

"Greeted at the door and walked through a beautiful dining room. Service was amazing. Not pretentious , smiles and great menu knowledge start to..."

Onlymidrare

"Best French food in Melbourne.Can not get enough of this great place. ..."

Dinner Out

"Classic French fair. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was attentive. It lacked a wow factor for me. Wine list, especially the..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Went to Philippe last night for my birthday dinner. Had a lovely night but there were a few negatives. Positives- the quality of the food. I..."

Kate Dougherty

"This place has been on my list for yonks! Finally got to go here for a birthday dinner and it was definitely worth the wait. Menu was small but all..."

M. T.

"My second visit to Phillipe and it was as amazing as the first. The service is impeccable and the food is divine. I had the rotisserie chicken which..."

HG

"Walked in off the street because of the sign in front promising cocktails and cheese. Expected a bar, but walked down into a gorgeous restaurant..."

Krill3Ways

"Since the exciting news earlier this year that Philippe Mouchel was back, I've been waiting for the perfect occasion to dine at Philippe and tonight..."

Farzana

"Philippe, a little hidden gem! French, one of my favourite cuisines. My partner once tried their famous chicken rotissoire a long time ago, and one..."

Nibble And Wander

"What a fancy little French place! I took my friend here for his birthday. If you want a reasonable hour to go for dinner, book at least a week or two..."

Shoo Shoo

"Fantastic experience, from start to finish. Started with the foie gras, followed by a succulent wagyu steak, and finished with an incredible oeuf a..."

Shaun

"Happily the trend to dainty little plates of food is over. This restaurant epitomises food you really want to eat. It's hearty and yet prepared..."

Jason

"French cuisine seems to be experiencing a bit of a renaissance here in Melbourne and I love a good French classic. I dined at Philippe on a Monday..."

Minda Barley

"The best steak in Melbourne. Truly the world standard steak. Oysters are also creamy and thick in taste. Never had this kind before. Service is..."

Nakamura

"My fiancee and i were big fans of PM24 and Deja Vue, so it was only a matter of time before we dropped past Philippe to give it a go.The..."

Paul D

"Amazing food and service, great value for money. Chef Philippe Mouchel never disappoints. I have been waiting since the closure of PM24. If you are..."

Wensta

"A pricey but excellent restaurant. A fairly traditional menu. I had rack of lamb which was excellent. Only disappointment was the Oefs la Neige...."

Jimbo

"I think dining here is a bit like going to see an orchestra perform the classic symphonies. It's not hip or 'on trend', but you soon remember how..."

JH

"All I can say is WOW! We visited Philippe for a special occasion and we were completely blown away by the food and service! This is one of the best..."

Emma Zeeno

"It does not get much better!Philippe’s is an ultra high quality French cuisine based restaurant, of which Philippe Mouchel is the..."

Ron Matthews

"We had dinner at Philippe one weeknight. The fitout is familiar as not much has changed since the Brooks days (I do desperately miss Nic Poleart's..."

Bellyporking

"As a very big fan of Philippe Mouchel previous restaurants i was very excited to see back in front of the pass. We entered and were greater with very..."

FoodFoodFood

"I saw the hype for this restaurant and was a bit discouraged by the rating initially. Did some detective work and only to find a diner (hater)..."

Justin Wong

"Great night with a few mates for dinner and were treated to the private dining room. The food we had was excellent - highlights for me were the duck..."

Falcman

"The environment: 5/5 experience watching Philippe himself passionately looking after the operations of the restaurant all night. The place/decor had..."

Misa

"Excellent service with knowledgeable waiter. The owner greeted us as we were ushered to our table. Oysters were fresh, the escargot delish and the..."

Jerard Ng

"We started with the charcuterie platter - enormous and with a wonderful range. Sensational air-dried beef and local salami, rillettes and soft..."

Lilipealea

"Food and service was good but not great, prices are pretty high for standard French food. The decor itself is pretty boring though, very 1990s...."

Carl The Truth

"Philippes is a ok restaurant with the accompanying service, ambience and wine list housed in the old Jamie Oliver's 15 locale opposite Il Solito..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Excellent French restaurant by our world's renowned French chef Philipe Mouchel! Featured on Herald Sun as Melbourne's best French restaurant and..."

J88

"Philippe is a brand new French restaurant in the heart of Melbourne, which has taken over the space which once belonged to Brooks of Melbourne. The..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Came with friends last Saturday evening, the experience was excellent. I love the Escargots the most, the green parsley crust and tomato mint with..."

Jayleejing

"Opened just in time for a special occasion dinner! We had the chestnut velouté, chicken and eye fillet plus chocolate fondant and almond blanc..."

Miffy

"We were lucky enough to snag the last two seats on the second night of service which were the best seats in the house - the kitchen bar.I was..."

Jess Chi

"What a treat. As a rule, French is generally one of the last cuisines I lend myself to, as I find it too rich.Chef has definitely changed my..."

Mans C

"Beautiful thoughtful food in a lovely if a little too brightly lit environment. The food was really perfect, the staff seemed little nervous but very..."

Melbourne Foodie

"On a freezing night we entered a beautiful warm dining room where we were greeted by friendly service and Philippe himself. The food was stunning. We..."

Eazy Over

"A little French bistro in the heart of Melbourne. When you walk downstairs it immediately takes you away from Melbourne and you could for a second..."

Dalena Pham (msdalena)

"We had an incredible experience at Philippe. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. Portions were very large and the flavours were..."

Fiona Ku

"Ordered a bunch of dishes and my Fav was the duck breast! Super tender and crispy. The snail was really good too loved the garlic tomato flavours and..."

Ruby

"Great service, relaxed atmosphere, French food cooked with passion and attention to detail. The duck is the go to dish here and it did not..."

Simon Williams

"Celebrating a 22.02.2022 birthday couldn't have been better at Philippe. Spencer served us with his best attention and so did the rest of the crew...."

Weina Ang

"Perfect date night dinner in the city for French cuisine. Everything was top notch. If you head early there happy hour oyster for $2 which was an..."

Judy Bang

"Philippe 🇫🇷 - Artisanal sourdough bread from Laurent bakery & French butter (Complimentary) - Burgundy snails cocotte en persillade, garlic &..."

Mashi_soyo

"We had an exceptional experience at Phillipe. The food is overwhelmingly excellent - you will not be disappointed! Pictured is the cured salmon..."

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