French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

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Renata Musolino

"First time at Copper and Spoon after hearing great things about it from my friends. I ordered the salmon poke bowl which was $19. The dish was on..."

Olive

"What a cute place. Very cosy atmosphere. I had the falafel balls which were amazing, what a great combination of flavours.and my friend had the..."

Tabi Ei

"Super cosy cafe in Essendon. Im always keen to check out local spots rather than travelling far just for some simple brunch. My visit to Copper and..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Food was delicious, house-turned-cafe was very cute and the staff were lovely. We ordered the pumpkin bruschetta and the pork brisket eggs benedict...."

Emily_food

"The food here is amazing (in taste and presentation) and the staff are so attentive and friendly! I especially love the Poke bowl. So fresh and..."

Marli Stow

"A great job transforming this house into a wonderful cozy cafe with choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly attentive staff. Enjoyed fresh..."

Anne

"Friends delivered a coffee from Copper and Spoon to me today, and it made my day! Will have to visit more often. Cheers guys. What coffee do you..."

Shannon O'Brien

"Coffee was great and the staff were chatty and great people. The shop fitting and layout is awesome, it looks clean and neat and definitely is..."

Shane Harrison

"Delicious! What a lovely place to stumble across. We had the seasonal omelette and the brisket benny. Very impressive and good portion size. Great..."

Michelle Shipp

"Excellent service and excellent food loved it I have been here twice the first time I had the brisket sandwich and then the chicken salad special..."

Con Loizou

"I never knew this placed existed so either it's relatively new or I am not very observant. Good location with the downside being limited parking that..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"When your coffee is the perfect temperature and delicious and delivered with a smile, you really hope it all continues to be a great experience from..."

LTC86

"I've known Sang, Chef and Owner for a number of years, as he used to run a place in Richmond. I now travel from Richmond to Essendon just to enjoy..."

Mark Lynch

"A lovely little breakfast & brunch cafe on Fletcher st in the heart of Essendon. Such a cute little vintage Victorian era home that has been turned..."

Christine Tran

"I had chocolate banana bread and long black, it was so good! My bf ordered the chilli scrambled egg, it was a little bit too spicy for..."

Bella L

"Food was decent, not my cup of tea though. Drinks were served pretty quickly but food took a while..."

Anisa Anwar

"The prawn tacos were awesome, Great service and nice..."

Leydi Osorio

"One of the best cafes in Essendon! The food is fresh, creative and delicious - every single time. My favourite menu items are the Chilli Prawn..."

Vinna Baptist

"Good food and service. Inside place is modern with old touches. Being an old house, definitely needs little bit more cleaning. But coffee and good is..."

hemal patel

"I have been here many times before and each time the food has been outstanding and the drinks a hit for everyone. If you're wondering if you should..."

Aurora Nguyen

"Delicious!!!!!! Nothing better than having such an amazing lunch on my day off. Food and service there are always spot..."

kata HO

Franco-belge

Wheelchair Accessible

"fantastic French food, wonderful warm service, a wonderful new spot in Camberwell, you will be impressed, fabulous wine list and ambiance! Can't wait..."

Lushious

"Had cravings for Mussels and found this quaint French bistro in the heart of Hawthorn and it was absolutely amazing. Had the ones with white wine and..."

Agnes Lau

"It’s good. I’ve only recently discovered this restaurant in my backyard. I rate the scotch fillet as one of the better steaks I’ve had in a..."

Roachpeter34

"Great French food, try the scallops AND have a go at the snails. They are really well done. Not rubbery, but smooth and delightful to taste. At..."

David J.

"The snails are delicious and weren’t over done and rubbery like some places. The duck was cooked beautifully and went very nicely with a Shiraz..."

Ian Parkinson

"Amazing! Great restaurant with such friendly staff. The food was delicious and fresh. The selection of 4 petit desserts was to die for. Greta..."

Eliza Bracken

"A really lovely French restaurant. Fantastic food, wonderful wine (including some great French wines) and a nice, cosy atmosphere. A real local gem...."

Catherine

"Really delicious French bistro meal. It's nice to see some Belgian specialities on the menu alongside French classics as well as a specials board...."

Emily

"I have family in Belgium and have spent a lot of time there. I can attest to the authenticity of this restaurant in decor, atmosphere and menu. The..."

Mark Russell

"I was very impressed. The scallops were amazing and the tarte tartin was the best I’ve ever had. Excellent service as well and a good wine list. I..."

Susan Luber

"What a lovely night. The place looked cozy and spacious. The staff are attentive and gave us great recommendations.For entre we had the steak..."

Josephine

"Awesome place! Rodenbach Grand Cru on tap, the food’s good. Apparently I need write at least 140 characters in the review. Need another sentence...."

AJ

"my son and I had a wonderful dinner here. The escargot and wild mushroom vol au vent we’re good but the duck with cherry jus was outstanding. $100..."

Favecin

"Food was delicious. Service almost perfect, I think they're just finding their feet a little. the staff were friendly and attentive. Brilliant..."

Excitable Tastebuds

"Had high hopes this would be good but didn’t expect how good. The steak frites (rib eye for 2) was perfect cooked Medium for this cut. The icing on..."

EE VV

"So, so good.This newly-opened restaurant is just what the area needs. I had the most delicious snails for entree, a lovely rockling fillet..."

Kate

"I love this place! Our only complaint is that we eat to much but there was so much to try on the menu and everything was delicious 😋 there was a..."

Redvic

"Simply AMAZING!… food not only delicious but with an indescriptible French flavour. LOVED the onion soup and the duck breast. The menu is full of..."

Anhely Millán

"Had a fabulous time. Beautiful food and the service was exceptional. Special shout out to Katy who was absolutely super attentive and very..."

Irwin Hau

"Beautiful French restaurant in the heart of Camberwell Been here a few times and the food is consistently good. We enjoyed the scallops and foie..."

Thomas Reeh

"had an outstanding dinner here couple of days ago. mussels au bleu was ridiculously delicious and we ended up mopping up the sauce with frites and..."

Tony T

"Excellent French Flemish cuisine. 😋👌 Great friendly staff and fast service. 🙂👍 Will go back to try other..."

Nguyen Duc

"Excellent French food with great ambience and family-friendly..."

Eddy John Sng

"My wife and I are here from Sydney visiting our daughter, her partner and his family! They highly recommended Franco-Belge so we thought we’d give..."

Christopher O'Connor

Boilermaker House

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Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Boilermaker Sour tasted so great!!! it has cute mustache too 💕 the lighting in this place makes the ambiance so great. would definitely go back..."

Hungry Hippo

"We came here without reservation, after a few minutes of waiting at the entrance I walked in to see if there were staff to assist. We were eventually..."

Mustard

"Great place. Amazing drinks. Raise your glasses with a toast to this place...."

Chris

"We have recently found out they do cheap oysters every Wednesday and it's made Humpday 110% more amazing! The oysters are great, they have..."

JMS

"Fantastic venue with a bustling atmosphere that’s exciting yet intimate. Amazing selection of drinks are available in particular for those wanting..."

Ash

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: gave it a second chance when it was so packed the first, the pla🍩Lizzie enjoyed: As lovers of whisky..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Great ambience, cosy lighting and subtle music at the background. Service was good and staffs were friendly. One of the best place for cocktails in..."

Moieats

"Nice relaxed bar that stocks heaps and i mean heaps of spirits and beers. Will be spoilt for choices. Unfortunately, they ran out of Hendricks when..."

@_@

"Lovely place for drinking and catching up with friends. Can be very busy and loud but overall atmosphere is lovely. Beer selections is impressive...."

Sammy

"Good bar, but server needs to adjust his attitude.Felt like he was quite condescending. On a positive note, drinks were well made and came..."

Hoale40

"Exceptional service. Went here for some drinks with work fiends and from the moment I made my reservations, they were polite, professional and even..."

David Litewka

"My bf loves beer so I decided to give this a try. Friendly and professional service. It’s very spacious inside. You can have your own booth or huge..."

Quinn

"Awesome place, amazing ambiance m. Love the vibe and most importantly their collection of finest whiskeys and craft beers!!! Loved the..."

Manjunath Madaiah

"Smooth atmosphere and superb service. The selection of beers and especially whiskeys is unreal. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and can help you to..."

Tvandenende

"Group of 4. First impressions fresh woody interior lined with many many bottles behind bar. Seated in booth - comfortable. Very knowledgeable..."

Eric L

"Awesome selection of beer and whiskey. Great venue in the middle of Melbourne. Staff are always welcoming. Food is interesting but we have only had..."

Comfy Chairs

"Friendly staff who were happy to help with deciding what to order. Even the staff members who were not directly serving us would smile/welcome us...."

Simone Hatake

"I chose this place as a surprise dinner partner for my partners' birthday on Saturday night-he had been talking about wanting to go for a long..."

Morgs85

"Brilliant staff with a friendly and unpretentious vibe. Homemade lemonade that beats literally any other lemonade out there. Chic, cosy, intimate..."

LozReviews

"Very warm and chilled atmosphere. Depending on how many people you are going with, there are different options for seating, booths, small tables or..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"The atmosphere is really nice especially if you for late drink and conversation! A bit dark tho~ not a big fan of whisky (+/- $19 the cheapest) i had..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"5 stars cos I love alcohol.. Boilermakers decor and ambience is great.. This place makes for a good after dinner hangout.. Try out one of their..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"I was brought here before heading to watch a musical. A grand bar and an atmosphere that brings you to an era bygone. The interiors are that of..."

Melbourne Digest

"ambience is sick.The whiskies are a range and of all qualitiesthe service is orite, place is always crowded end of the week..yeah,..."

Jay

"We have been here many times and still keep going back. The things we love about this place are- the vibes - the staff were always so..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"What a gem of a find (hidden behind a secretive-ish door). Great ambience inside with an amazing array of beer/whiskeys displayed behind the bar ( I..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Visited with a friend last night. Even though the place was busy I was quickly greeted by friendly staff, and seated at a lovely table. They have..."

Madeleine Kendrick

"Excellent just wow, love the ambience and the feel of this beer and whiskey bar. We had ‘The boat to Islay’, the waiter gave a good rundown of..."

The Gastronomist

"This place rates a special mention as a shrine to everything whiskey. A fine, and endless selection, of whiskeys, craft beers and ports, to name a..."

Chris Tancik

"Don’t be fooled- this is a place for scotch, beer and meat. Yes, they do cocktails, but that’s not their main purpose. Go with the lads for a..."

Biscuit Jeff

"If you are a whiskey lover (or any spirit lover really), this place is a must! Great bar with an infinite selection of alcohol to choose from! Staff..."

Mia Tua

"Fantastic whiskey and beer bar. Great atmosphere. Exceptional range. Lots to choose from. Mine was a smoky peaty Laphroaig, always my favourite..."

Two Sheds

"A wonderful place to slowly enjoy and appreciate a well rounded glass of whisky. Ambience makes you want to keep ordering and stay on. Only problem..."

Prithvijit Roy

" An oldtime speakeasy with a warm and friendly vibe. Their whisky collection will have you green with envy and drunk in no time. We grabbed..."

MiffyEats

"I love this place! Staff who know more about whisk(e)y than most places in Melbourne and some amazing charcuterie. The perfect place for a pre or..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Awesome little bar. Great vibe and tables usually available. Food is very good and massive drinks list to choose from. Be sure to order a boilermaker..."

Bec

"This place is an absolute gem. The outside is very mysterious and when you enter past through the wooden doors, you enter a rustic cosy whiskey..."

Andrew Mac

"This place is pretty much ALWAYS packed and they play an iconic country rodeo style of rock music which is also pretty loud, so prepare for noise..."

Om Nom Nom

"We came here upon a recommendation from a friend plus Thor drank a boilermaker in the first Thor movie. For those unfamiliar with the drink, a..."

M&B

"Went on a Friday Night and it was so busy! Really good atmosphere though and enjoyed a few craft beers on tap. Love the options available and will..."

Rachel Lai

"Boilermaker or "Beer & A Shot of Whiskey" is a concept that was very unique to me. Sure I have heard of the cheese and wine pairing but beer and..."

Justin Wong

"This is a very cool bar! Focusing on whisky and special beers on tap this is the place to go if you want something different 🥃🍺 the atmosphere..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"The ambience of this bar is amazing at night. 🌌The multiple options for cocktails are all pretty solid 👌Found Amrut from Bangalore..."

Aayush Kapoor

"This place is awesome. I have been here over a dozen times now and I have always had a great time. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable and the..."

William Kwan

"I love going to the boilermaker, such a great place, the low lighting and chilled atmosphere makes it so comfortable. My friend and I went there last..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Definitely will be going back....Relaxing place to have a drink and bite.Good quality food and drinks.Waiters know there stuff about..."

Nick Komo

"Even though I am not a big fan of cocktails, I loved this little place. My husband is a big whisky lover so I took him there for a date =) We both..."

Antonina Sinina

"Beer and whiskey are freakn amazing! Definitely a must go. Only downside is the music is way too loud, actually deafening, hurts my ears and could..."

Pagens Samuel

"Had the Boilermaker Sour, Old Fashioned, and the Stonemason. The Boilermaker Sour was an amazing interpretation of a whisky sour! The passion fruit..."

Rachel Lam

"B O I L E R M A K E R ☆ H O U S ELOVE this bar! They truly stock everything that you could image (their collection is very..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Cost place to head to and enjoy a cocktail or 8. The options of drinks there are huge and the staff are really accommodating and friendly, and can..."

Tim Titterton

"My absolute favourite melbourne bar.Dark, sophisticated, exceptional variety and extremely knowledgable staff.Always highly recommendable...."

Just Your Regular Local

"You guys are doing it right! Love the big door, opening it up and stepping into a whiskey wonderland. Took friends here last night who have worked in..."

Amelia

"Absolutely loved this bar! Super cool venue and fantastic staff that are well versed on their menu. We ordered the Monday night special of a..."

Tessa Eats

"Loved the staff, the menu and the vibe. We were totally looked after, despite the busy night, and loved the whisky selection. The paired whisky and..."

Caitlyn McKenzie

"Now this is an example of a typical Melbourne bar, dark, sophisticated and unique. The service was phenomenal for nearly 12am and the cocktails were..."

Ashley Rose

"What a beauty. The ambience was wonderful and my cocktail came cutely wrapped. Concrete, dim lighting, exposed brick, all my favourite design..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I love this place. The staff are always friendly and helpful - even if you're here in the middle of the night on a week day!They have a great..."

Snackloverbaby

"Nice atmosphere to dine in , enjoying the food, blue cheese nice yummy yummy , and order a glass whisky feel the surrounding restaurant, nice and..."

Pierre Pie

"Some of the best oysters I've had in Melbourne. Decor is wonderful, staff are charming, the booze selection is excellent. Pretty hard to fault this..."

Adam Brown

"Service was impeccable, the staff had fantastic knowledge of food and whisky. With such a broad selection of meats, cheese and whisky we..."

Katie Bull

"Much amazingness! I took a friend here last night and it couldn't have been more perfect. We ordered cocktails which where expertly prepared and..."

Charlotte White

"when ur sitting sobering up .. sipping that neat ~$xx scotch... ** don't ask me what it was can't remember .. " ** you realise it's funny watching..."

Convivialsins

"I really enjoy grabbing a drink from Boilermaker House, it has a nice chill vibe and staff that know their pours, a range which is as extensive as it..."

Donutsam

"Great ambiance & really big selection of whiskey from anywhere in the world. Staff friendly & attentive. Cheese selection was outstanding. It's a bar..."

MelbfoodCritic

"First time patron last night and I was blown away. The entrance with the large door opens to a 'basement-bar' like room where the incredible wall of..."

David Lee

"Expensive, but definitely worth it.!!! . .. since I have to fill 140 words, I don't know wat else to say.Drinks r quite unique, I loved most of..."

Pavan Reddy

"Boilermaker House is the second Melbourne venue to be opened by Speakeasy Group, which is behind one of Melbourne's best Speakeasy cocktail bars, Eau..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Great space, good staff and a very extensive drinks list. It was great to have cocktails that were a little different, as mostly based on whiskey..."

Melbournian

"Very cool place with heaps of cheeses and cold cut meats. They also have a wide range of beers. We've ordered a 3 cheese platter and a 5 meats..."

Karine Thai

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JZY

"Plenty plenty taps to choose from. Helpful and attentive staff. Although loud music has interrupted our conversation sometimes but we enjoyed..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Best martinis in Melbourne. Their cocktail list is extensive, creative and delicious! Food is also amazing- I'm slightly addicted to the jalapeño..."

Kwanzai

"Very hip and in place to go for this part of town - it was busy which have it great atmosphere without being too loud. Whilst my partner loves to..."

Foodrinkperth

GGx

"The Boilermaker is a classic cocktail that’s gaining in popularity, and Boilermaker House (the ultra-cool bar on Swanston and Lonsdale Street)..."

The Plus Ones

Duro

"Celebrated a birthday here recently, opting for the 3 course set dinner with pairing beer and whisky. Loved it!!! Sharing plates for all three..."

Jools Of Melbourne

"Great bar/restaurant with a speakeasy/prohibition era vibe. More of a craft beer and whiskey bar, it still has a reasonable cocktail list. There are..."

Meeateor

"Unparalleled selection of whiskey and staff that know how to explain it. Plenty of cheese and charcuterie on offer as well. The perfect place to..."

Motz710

"Went here for after work drinks on Friday. Really loved the atmosphere here and the service was great. I ordered Great Odin's Raven (excuse me for..."

Katherine

"Great place to catch up with friends & plentiful selection of marvellous whiskeys and knowledgable staff. Loved the atmosphere & the..."

Nicolas Jarvisto

"Had $1 oysters only on Wednesday nights followed with a Tom Collins and a bowl of whiskey salted chips. The place itself is very beautiful and the..."

Trinh Bui

"What a fantastic place! My boyfriend and I were looking for a quick drink after dinner and came across this place without any..."

Stephan Imri Knight

"Wow! Wow and wow! What a surprise! Dropped in here for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, great service and wine...."

Kim

"I would say it is one of the hidden spots in Melbourne, I always walked past this place but never noticed this amazing bar. With a not so grand..."

T V Rachna

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Vue De Monde

88/100 (8272 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"What a place ! Don't waste your time reading reviews, just treat yourself by visiting this..."

Sahil

"VUE DE MONDE 🌍 This place is absolutely crazy.... Service, quality of food, atmosphere; it’s all top notch 🤭🤤 The views are amazing...."

Joanne Liu

"I took my sister here for her 30th birthday a few months ago for something really special and memorable, and the entire experience was perfect. The..."

Steph Giles

"Average price per person: $310 per person Elegant sophisticated cuisine with native Australian ingredients. Chefs tasting menu consisting..."

Food_Voyageur

"Impeccable service and astounding food! We celebrated our 2nd anniversary here and the staff was super attentive and accommodating. We’ve never..."

Why__dee

"Of course I had an experience like no other here. All the staff are really taught to be so attentive, it’s nice. Loved everything from start to..."

Vi Tran

"Excellent choice for any special occasion. We were there during our honeymoon with birthday around the corner. Kudos to all the waiter and waitress...."

ARMANEATS

"On the 55th floor of rialto building, this is elevated dining in every sense. The decor is avante garde, the staff wearing some designer garb, and..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"We got a private tour of the..."

Frances Lu

"Seriously incredible. Vue De Monde is and has been a Melbourne institution for over 20 years, in this time they have continued to edge closer and..."

PositivelyDelicioUs

"My initial thoughts in joining my son for lunch was this is going to be an expensive afternoon. By the time we left I was so blown away I felt that I..."

Brian M

"I was lucky enough to dine at Vue de monde as a surprise birthday treat, and was blown away by the quality of the care, service and food. I am no..."

Jamie

"Can definitely understand why this restaurant is ranked so highly. I was taken here for my birthday and absolutely loved the experience. The depth of..."

Karen

"We came to celebrate our anniversary here today, it ended up with happiness ❤️ We chose the chef signature course, well.... it’s impressive,..."

MissCat

"We went to celebrate my 25th birthday and wow what an experience! I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone for some of the dishes we experienced..."

Vizual.Eater

"After came back from my birthday culinary trip in Melbourne, I was busy at work and could not steal any time to write the review for my second dining..."

Ronnielui2003

"An awesome experience is about to begin. just to know you are about to be wowed by something extraordinarily different with an element of surprise..."

Paul J Fisher

"The glimmering lights of Melbourne only added to the opulent ambiance and exceptional food provided by the dynamic team at Vue de monde. Magic..."

Zellda

"Understated perfection. From the first Dom Perignon bubble that bursts on the tongue to the final toasted marshmallow that chases after it, this is a..."

Stuart Robinson

"Impeccable service, great food! The cheese were too funky for my taste and the lamb a bit too heavy but other than that everything was perfect!!..."

Jessie Tran

"One of the best places in Melbourne, the staff are so attentive to every single detail of your needs. The cocktails are always on the mark. Negroni..."

Zack Baala

"A year old review...Food wise is what you would expect from the price tag, and as far as it goes for me, everything went well. Excellent food and..."

Yilin

"My partner booked Vue de monde as a surprise for my birthday, I’m a bit of a Shannon Bennett fan girl! The entire experience was amazing. From..."

Miryam

"The view was amazing. Very good service. Food was OK but interesting! The Lui bar next door is fantastic as well. Here is a good place for dating or..."

Eileen

"Absolutely fine dining! Awesome experience in food and view, aw well as the staffs, everyone are attentive to service! I impressed a kitchen staff..."

Amyna

"Intimate and cosy place especially for a special occasion that is as memorable as the beautifully crafted meals prepared to tantalise the senses and..."

PS91

"I'm going to spend my birthday at the best restaurant in Melbourne and my friend told me that Vue de monde is a three Michelin stars restaurant. So I..."

Nichol Hoare

"Dining with a view of Melbourne is a must. Degustation was amazing although I enjoyed the previous venue with the theatrical display of the food. The..."

Nelson

"Finally made it here for a meal with my partner after she had been asking to go for years. I'd been to the bar a few times, which was always great..."

Taimor H

"A special occasion dining experience. The food seemed to be a little too tailored to the overseas tourist as it was a little too Australiana for my..."

Fatty Natty

"Decided to take my best friend and her husband to Vue de Monde to show them what a fine dining experience is. It was the best decision I have ever..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Very interesting fine dining experience. There were more than 10 courses and all of them were creative! It was my first time to have fine dining..."

Teri Lin

"The experience oozes luxe, from the initial greeting downstairs through to the descriptions of the native dishes been served throughout the night...."

Ash

"Delicious and stunning looking and fun experience! Great service as well!Tried the chef tasting menu, good were sophiscated, the best chocolate..."

Matthew Chen

"3.5 stars ⭐️ we celebrated our anniversary at Vue de monde the other day. We love Vue de Monde and use to go occasionally for celebrations..."

Piggyeatalot

"I received a gift voucher for my birthday to Vue de monde which turned out to be the best present I could have wished for, particularly as I was able..."

TheEnforcer

"WELL worth the money! Went here for our anniversary and your staff are absolutely incredible. They made the experience so enjoyable, although the..."

SE

"There have been significant moments throughout my life that have defined my love for food. But all these moment seem insignificant after my dining..."

Robin Yang

"Who hasn’t heard the reputation of this classy restaurant, Vue de monde situated in level 55, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD?. Let us step back..."

Jeffry

"Amazing service, atmosphere and food. Was really impressed with how creative they were. The chocolate soufflé was the best one i had so..."

Ozguy02

"AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! find myself still thinking about the experience a week later. I was here for my boyfriend's 30th and it was an experience..."

Angie

"Where do I even start. This is hands down the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. It’s not just a restaurant it’s an experience. We had a 12pm..."

Chloe Ellul

"This place is a MUST try. One of my favourite dining experiences thus far. The food, ambience, view and staff were all exceptional. I’d like to..."

Cindy Ly

"Fantastic.multi course French dinning. Step in and enjoy culinary ride with a view from from floor 55. The wait staff is friendly. Loved..."

Prashanth Sam Nallathamby

"Absolutely stunning experience. We tried the full test menu. Really like the smoked flavor, beautiful and creative presentation. High quality service..."

Xiaolu Hu

"I have been there for a few times , the food is out of this world , and the service is still really good , love the atmosphere of the entire..."

Hehdhdbdhh

"This place was amazing the food presentation with style the atmosphere food was so fresh staff so friendly and I highly recommend this place to..."

Giuseppe Anthony Borsellino

"I've been here multiple times over the last few years. I will definitely return from time to time just to see what's new on their menu. It's the best..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Unforgettable experience! Awesome in every respect. While sipping on a glass of champagne our host explained our options and we chose..."

James Lai

"Modern Australian can’t get better than this. The amount of unique Australian ingredients they use is just amazing. Plus The panoramic view in the..."

Chao Zelin Ma

"Second visit to this restaurant, I thought this one would have been more impressive then the last visit going 8 years back. But even though the..."

Tasting Notes Melbourne

"Highlights - The luxury experience and nod to the best of Australian produce, the view and cocktails 🍹 beautifully laid tables with unique cutlery..."

Long Black With Cinnamon

"Fabulous! A wonderful experience for a special occasion. Food: the team showed creativity, technique and a nod to Australian..."

TigerTreeEats

"I was very very very lucky to be treated to the Chef’s Table at Vue de Monde for my 21st birthday recently 🎉 and what a truly wonderful dining..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"Tried the chef’s menu for lunch. Overall, a nice experience being 55 floors up. It’s seasonal and clever use of native ingredients. Service was..."

Syahirah Halim

"How this restaurant isn’t voted Melbourne’s best, I don’t know! We’ve been dining here for years for special occasions, and can not fault..."

Val86

"Had the 10 course meal. This was the first restaurant I've been to in Melbourne. Damn. Exemplary food. Like if i had the money, i would go here to..."

Yashwanth Kumar

"Great portions for a degustation dinner. Every dish was a delight. The entrees were very exciting and mysterious. They were full of flavour..."

Rachel Hbc

"Great dining experience plus exceptionally service. Been there many times and love the consistency. Can’t fault much. However, you do pay for it -..."

Diesel

"I’m not sure there’s much more to add to the already positive and glowing reviews, because it’s all true. Standout dishes from the 14 course..."

Moose

"I'm speechless, from the moment we entered to the time we left we both felt spoilt. The food was amazing, served in unison with an explanation as..."

Judy

"After being recommended to come here by my sister I just knew I had to celebrate my birthday here and enjoy the scenic view that everyone brags..."

Cindyy

"Been there around 4 yrs ago.. Have to say it was a playful dining experience as it is one of the first few restaurants did Molecular gastronomy....."

5ilverr

"Perfection. Had dinner here last night, food was simple amazing and it was Worth every single penny. Service was the best. The smoking room near the..."

AP Rehill

"cant say anything about this place,one of the best in melbourne and australia.shannon bennett is the man behind this..u cant ask for..."

Daniel Darjanto

"Vue de Monde was an unforgettable experience. The food and the whole experience itself was just beautiful and incredible. Had an exceptional time..."

EatsByM

"Been there a few time now, awesome service very details, food is great, wine is enjoyable , the atmosphere is fabulous . btw i had 9 course meals..."

Mags Lim

"This is the best restaurant I had in Melbourne! Amazing foods and services, bit expensive we spent for $1400 for 2 ppls but it’s worth..."

Jannette Chan

"I like how the chef and waiters explain the food with cute accent. Great view, good texture of the food and drinks, very Aussie style, would love to..."

Silviafufu

"Came here for the first time to celebrate my birthday! Such an amazing experience after you walk out from the elevator. The staffs greeted me nicely..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"We are lucky to have restaurants like this in Melbourne. Extremely similar food to Lume in South Melbourne albeit a touch more expensive and far..."

George David Michaelides

"We booked it as our wedding anniversary dinner. Stylish food, great view and friendly staff. Small dishes but keeps coming to ensure we are fully fed..."

Lingyun Wang

"Its one of the best finedining in Melbourne. It has good view, service, advanced decoration and comfortable environment. We choice the chef menu. My..."

Michelle Wang

The French Brasserie

88/100 (2007 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Saxe

"Dined here last night for my husbands 30th Birthday, we did the degustation with matching beverage pairing and loved it! Amazing food and wine and..."

Jamie Mills

"Fabulous Chef with enormous knowledge of his industry and who takes the time to meet and greet his guests individually.. Delicious variety of great..."

Karen Kouzas

"Great to see Chef and owner, Joe Grbac with his own restaurant where he can once again showcase his considerable talent. We sat downstairs to watch..."

Mark Stracey

"Amazing food and service. It has been a long time I have been so impressed and for such a good value..."

Lara Mollé

"Get in early this is going to be a busy room. Based on our soft opening experience expect beautifully crafted produce driven delights. Joe Grbac in..."

Neil Hargreaves

"Great with Gluten Free and you never miss out, whatever your dietary requirements. Leave the wine choices to the expert Sommelier and you will not be..."

Pauline Roleff

"What a brilliant dinner . Chef is super nice . Staff was funny and knowledgeable. We loved it..."

Eitan Doron

"Amazing food, great service, beautiful fit..."

Julie Corbett

"We were invited to Saxe for some beautifully plated fine dining. As in typically the case with this type of food the portions weren’t overly..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Located close to Adina Hotel on Queens Street, is this restaurant and bar run by Joe Grbac. It's a casual and intimate space and there are two levels..."

M3lissa____

"A sophisticated space in the middle of the city, Saxe is serving up modern Australian cuisine with flair and elegance. This two story restaurant has..."

Morgs71

"4.5. If you are after a unique dining experience, this place is a must try! The two-storey restaurant offers two different dining experiences - a..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"We had a variety of dishes from the feed me chefs selection shared menu. We started our meal with potato flatbread with pancetta, mac & cheese..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"My partner and I had a feed me chefs selection shared menu which is perfect.Whist there were a number of highlights we started with a..."

Timinmelbourne

"This evening we enjoyed the 5 course share menu, a great couple of wines in this stylishly modern venue playing the sound track of our youth...."

Espy Eats

"Saxe has been on my go-to list and when one of the stooges’ birthday came up, I was in charge of scoping out a place we haven’t checked out...."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"A brilliant restaurant in the heart of the city. This chef hatted restaurant now offered a shared menu. A lovely wait staff guided us through the..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Fantastic service once we got to the restaurant. The MB9 wagyu rump was the standout dish for me, so tender and full of flavour. I will definitely be..."

Food For Thought

"Evolving with Melbourne’s ever-changing restaurant scene, Joe Grbac raises the bar with Saxe. The two-storey restaurant offers two different dining..."

Gastrology

"Came here as the menu looked great with many bold And interesting combinations.Recommend: cauliflower truffle croquette, kangaroo tartare..."

Ads Davies

"Food and service were both brilliant!!! The wait staff have a wonderful knowledge of the wine list also. My best friend and I thoroughly..."

Sabina Gruetzner

"4.5⭐To try:- the 5 course degustation, just the right amount of food and a lovely variety showcasing the chef's skillsIt..."

J.eats

"We ordered off the menu and enjoyed the food. Staff were attentive and friendly. The only dish I was unsure about was the pork belly. ..."

Ee-lyn Law

"Great unexpected fine on Elizabeth Street in the city centre. Modern European cuisine in a plush trendy setting. Staff here are definite foodies who..."

Freeo

"Exquisite that's Saxe, I attended a private function on 27 Nov, wine and food degustation, Tapannappa wines and Saxe food. The wine was excellent and..."

Warren Fraser

"Quality food, atmosphere and impressive winelist. Going back for another experience soon to try their degustation. Can’t wait to go back there and..."

Nancy Hua

"Beautiful food with exceptional lunch value of 3 courses for $55. Impeccable service. This place is deserving of its hat and would definitely..."

A Choong

"Incredible venue, absolutely beautiful with brilliant looking and tasty food. My girlfriends and I sat outside in the sun, indulged in a few G&Ts and..."

Lauren Neuro-Noopsie

"Came here for a business function and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing 7 course vego degustation menu created by the chef. For appetizers..."

VegoLover

"Thanks Joe for another amazing night out with great service and incredible food. Wine matching was great. See you again soon. Pete and the team at..."

Pete Gleeson

"A genuinely great emerging Melbourne restaurant. Had a lovely dinner with the family: service and food second to only the rare few. Great value..."

Joseph Griffiths

"We had the degustation which I quite enjoyed by my companion found had too many fish courses. I love seafood so was not faded but I did acknowledge..."

TriedNBested

"Amazing food and great atmosphere! Wait staff were attentive without being overbearing. Loved every dish I had and they have a great wine list!..."

Lindyplunkett

"Eating at Saxe was a superb experience. Staff were attentive and informative with a good knowledge of dishes provided. It was interesting hearing the..."

Lloyd Anderson

"My husband and I went to Saxe for a special birthday occasion after hearing great things. We were not disappointed. We went for the 5 course taster..."

Annette Laidler

"SAXEy as as get go! Beautiful fit out, brilliant food and fantastic hospitality, Saxe is not to be missed. Joe Grbac has been a staple in the..."

Mark Stracey

"3.5 Would I return? Sure, for a drink. Booked for a work event, we had the place to ourselves. Our menu choice therefore will have differed..."

DareToBeRead

"We went on quite a busy day and found it hard to attract staff’s attention, but in saying that, the food was excellent and the little additional..."

Munchkinmichie

"I came here for a birthday dinner with my partner and it was fantastic! We went for the 7-course degustation and it served an excellent variety of..."

Molly

"The holy triumvirate of delicious food, delectable wine and inch perfect service. One of the best meals I’ve had in years! Go the truffle rissoni..."

George Richards

"We went here for dinner for my partners birthday. The restaurant has beautiful decor and the perfect space between tables to have that intimate..."

Mint

"Me & my friend had dinner at Saxe few weeks ago , I actually quite like their dishes , I ordered the dish is called “ courgette flower,broad bean,..."

Sam

"This was one of the best chef’s menus I have ever had. Each course was an amazing balance of flavours and textures. I couldn’t fault anything..."

Sophie Smith

"Last Friday MIL and I headed off to Saxe for our now traditional 'pre-Christmas' Christmas. The upstairs dining room was packed, and all the food..."

Where Will We Eat

"Great addition to the city with all the right flashes of what Saint Crispin used to be before someone got greedy. Lovely fitout and great staff...."

Hung Dong Long

"Amazing food. Original, unpretentious using seasonal fresh ingredients. Friendly staff who knows exactly what is coming out of the kitchen and the..."

Nch_mel

"We decided to try this new gem this evening and opted for the degustation choice amongst the 4 of us. Each dish was perfectly prepared with the most..."

StyleS

"Had a wonderful dinner at Saxe. Had the chef’s selection and everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Staff were so..."

Karen Louise Nancarrow

"I had a beautiful meal at Saxe! I opted for the spanner crab, bass groper and cheesecake dessert and it was all delicious. The bass groper was cooked..."

Maria

"Amazing banquet menu, we go for the 5course with a truffle pasta added into the feast. My partner had the wine pairing and it’s awesome I hope I..."

Andrew Chong

"The food here was excellent. We had the degustation I think it was for 5 courses. Everything was delicious and they were very accommodating for our..."

Rini Bailey

"Can’t even begin to describe the experience! Such an amazing food, texture and tastes. Also the service, Paul recommended the best wine and made..."

Keyla Costa

"I had the slippery Jack mushroom gnocchi, delicate texture, definitely a full-bodied dish. The imperial mandarine dessert was so delicious that I had..."

Felicity Kao

"Having driven from Perth to Melbourne over three weeks, this was the best meal I have had. They took us in happily past their closing for a Christmas..."

britonabike

"Fantastic modern Aust menu @Saxemelb with Asian and French influences. Of course we prop ourselves at the bar. I was surprised to discover a..."

Lucy

"Superb Food, Incredible Service and Great Venue. Have the Mushroom Arancini. You won't be..."

Kerry F

Philippe

88/100 (2442 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"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

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..."

James Tockuss

La Petite Creperie

87/100 (1292 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful food! Great service. Would recommend this..."

Dephin Kudzie Mapindu - Bhunu

"We enjoyed the crepe of the day, poached pear, salted caramel & almond with a cup of mulled wine. Was delicious, thank you..."

Joanne Etherington

"Fabulous service great staff and the food was..."

Bret Stacey

"My new favorite hang out, great service, food with integrity - and just a fun place to..."

Darryn Pocock

"We had 3 different pancakes between the 3 of us and all of them were AMAZING. Beautiful food, quaint setting and very friendly staff . Can highly..."

Dominique Elliott

"The place to eat! Equipe formidable, ambiance géniale. Les crêpes sont bonnes et les croque-monsieur fabuleux. Bref si tu ne vas pas manger une..."

Harold Dieu-wilde

"Excellent service, excellent staff, excellent atmosphere, excellent food, just plain excellent and that was in hardware lane..."

Benjamin Saunier

"Bon service et très authentique. Ça me rappelle de mon temps en France pendant mon séjour linguistique. Certainement, je reviendrai, pas juste..."

Kim Bayot

"Amazing Amazing Amazing! Best crepes I've had in..."

Sarah Rutten

"Just had a banana and nutella crepe at the QV pop up, tasted absolutely delicious. The crepe was fantastic and the fillings weren't too much or too..."

Emma Paapaa

"Perfection, customer service was outstanding highly..."

Katrina Whitton

"Thanks for the delicious raspberry birthday crepe for our daughter. Our savory crepe was very..."

Matthew Thomas

"Had a Banana, Strawberry & Nutella Crepe. Yummo!..."

Steven Kelsall

"The best crepes i ever had. the nutella and peanut butter crepe was heaven. Definitely a MUST when u are in Melbourne!! service is very good..."

Jennifer Lim

"La Petite Creperie had on their menu delicious savoury gallettes and sweet crepes. The crepe layer was thin and crispy, served with a variety of..."

Angel Khong

"You know you're nearby the crepe shop when you can smell it from a few shops away. This little crepe shop has delivered amazing crepes and they..."

M3lissa____

"Passed by this little crepe stall and couldn’t resist stopping to grab a crepe.. we couldn’t decide so we asked the staff there and salted..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Amazing and delicious crepes. A must try. Had two crepes apple jam cinnamon and an alcoholic one with a fire show to boot. The two staff members were..."

Richard O

"Heard great things about this place and it lived up to the hype. Staff are lovely and although it seems to be in a permanent state of busy, there's..."

Srslyfoods

"This is a place I did try after passing by it a numerous occasions. Got the Nutella crepe and the butter and sugar creme. They stuck to the name by..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"Amazing crepes , didn’t have to wait long at all even though there was big queue. Both the guy and girl were friendly and hard working since they..."

Bodybuilder Eats

"The queue could be very long, especially in the evening. I choosed banana & nutella flavour that taste so delicious! A crepe with banana & nutella..."

Salma Syifaya

"In the absence of being in Paris, Le Petite Creperie gives you the crepe fix you desperately need. I always get mine with nutella and banana. Made on..."

Tinmans Treats

"Sugar and butter crepe $5!!!!! Not that sweet, nice~ freshly made as well. Sugar and butter combination; light, tasty 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 not..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"The staff is pretty friendly. I'm the first customer yesterday. It's freezing yesterday. It's really warm inside. I feel so good. The dessert really..."

AManda Chen

"Cute lil stall version of the famous La petite.Ambience: The stall is located at the corner of Swanston and little Collins, and at night..."

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"Chance upon it while taking a slow walk to Flinders st station knowing that I have a 25min wait for the next train. Attracted by the smell of the..."

Michreviews

"Love this little crêperie serving crepes out of a little nook on Swanston st. This little spot reminds me of paris, the crepes are great, the staff..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"La petite creperie at Swanston st. Nice French snack food and lovely caramel and almond flavour. If you are a sweet teeth. definitely must have a try..."

Steven Gu

"Everytime I walk along Swanston street I smell these amazing crepes and if you are wondering if they taste as good as they smell then the answer is..."

Vivian

"Absolutely love their crepes. Waiting times are often long, but it's worth it. The cinnamon and sugar crepe was a little too strong for my liking,..."

Gauri

"I liked the street food atmosphere, it's a great feeling in winter to wait for a hot crepe. However, the Nutella and almonds crepe I had was drier..."

Amy Z

"Very nice French crepes. More like the original standar French rather than modernized Japanese crepes. My favorite was their homemade Salted Caramel..."

Ferry Gondo

"Walking along the wintery streets of cosmopolitan Melbourne, what better dessert to have after dinner than some piping hot, made on the spot, crepes..."

Sharona Maree

"It's just small stall on the street and it smells so good. It's a popular sport and I've been put off by the queue before. Today it was not busy,..."

Elonie

"I've been visited this kiosk many times, and the crepes here are always hot, looked nice and yummy! With a good service by friendly Frenchies,..."

Kristine Doan

"We tried both sucursals and the Crepes are amazing, lots os variations and staff super friendly. The place is small but very cozy. Highly..."

Eugene

"The little crêperie with a lot of heart. This is one of my favourite spots to grab a sweet treat on the go. I've had lovely service on every..."

MisoHungry

"After dinner，just talk a walk in Collin St. Then I want eat some dessert，suddenly I find this shop，then I chose banana&nutella，it tastes..."

Lynn🐵liu

"The Banana, chocolate and coconut is really delicious. It's full of chocolate sauce and with a whole banana inside. $8.5 for that one and they also..."

Lucia Wei

"Sweet, delightful crepes! Now, I have to admit. Up until today, I had never had a real, authentic, French crepe. Thanks to my bestie who..."

Veronica ❤️🍰

"I've always wanted to try this place and finally got the chance. It was delicious! Nothing beats a Nutella crepe. The guys were great and..."

Kady

"they were fantastic!!!!The Crepes were just the correct tenderness, and they were reasonably priced! I love how we get to see our crepes..."

Amanda O'Brien

"Came here for a crepe under the influence of Grace. The guy on the cooking pan thing looked happy and the girl serving was friendly and helpful...."

Darryl Quah

"Sadly melbourne city centre has a lack of food trucks and street food (for now). We are however lucky enough to embrace any pop up and tiny little..."

Tomas

"Fresh and beautiful crepes located in the prominent Swanston st. Ordered their banana, coconut and choc crepes and berries w choc - yum!! Friendly..."

J88

"Great traditional crepes, however the only issue I have is that the smell of the cardboard packaging is very off putting. Not as many 'fancy'..."

Tony

"I have been to the Hardware lane place twice, didn't disappoint. Great variety of savoury and sweet crepes. I think some crepe combinations are..."

Marcelo Grosso

"Always one of my go to places when I'm on the go and feel like a crepe, never disappointed when I get the crispy crepes from them. Awesome crepes,..."

Richard Tom

"This is our date night special! We love getting a hot crepe to share at this streetside vendor. Yummy crepe on a cold Melbourne night- so..."

Jm

"My boyfriend and I wanted something sweet to eat and we found this beautiful vendor along the sidewalk! After much deliberation, I decided on the..."

The Happy Food Lover

"Had their Nutella & Almonds Crepe which was very satisfying! It was aromatic and filled with a generous amount of nutella! I tend to feel that the..."

Charizard

"Small little place in the middle of the cbd. They have wide range of crepes selection :) got salted caramel almond and banana choc coconut. Didnt..."

Sugarbutterflour

"Nice crepes, even though they are busy it came out at a reasonable paceGenerous with the bananas and was crispy, fresh Tasted..."

TKTMD

"A quick desert to be grabbed while strolling through the streets of Melbourne.The Nutella almond crepes is absolutely delicious.P.s- you..."

Gunjita Gupta

"Crepe was nice, hot chocolate was alright, nothing too suprising though. We had the sweet crepe, so the savoury ones might be different. Vibe was..."

Pang

"Coffee was yummy. I chose a crêpe to go with Nutella and banana. It was gooey and delicious. It's a great little place, feels like it's in a secret..."

Jaymie

"I love the crepes great prices and they get delivered fast the flavours of the crepes are marvellous and I will definitely be coming..."

Athena Anasta

"Delicious crepes!Such a cozy little place to have a café and crepes.I had the strawberries and chocolate crepe which was so delicious.Great coffee..."

C.Ross

"Had some friends in from out of town and was walking along Swanston Street when we fell into this charming little spot. The lemon sugar crepe was..."

Sue Ticcioni

"Yummy crepes! I got the one with nutella and my friends got salted caramel. The nutella one was good because it satisfied my sweet tooth. But then..."

IsaH

"The perfect place for dessert. Can't go pass anything with nutella. Great way to end a night walking around the city with a crepe in hand. The wait..."

Gab De Leon

"DO: Any of the crepes. Nutella and Almonds, Peanut and Chocolate and even the simple Sugar and Butter was delicious. DON'T: Forget that..."

David Food Leasing

"finally tried crepe on the street!Can always smell it on the way.The queue is not long today,and it's quick for the waiting for the crepe..."

Sabrina Ip

"Good service with a smile, busy little cafe. Didn't have to wait long for a spot. Big portions and flavoured well, good place to go for decently..."

Fooodmachine

"Warm fresh crepes can never go wrong! Absolutely delicious. And not only that, the service was superb as well. Definitely a hip place to get crepes,..."

Edeline Amelia Prasetya

"I absolutely love the crepes from here! It's probably my favourite street snack on a cold winter night. My favourite filling to get is the chestnut..."

TresHungry

"Excellent dessert, one of the better home-made like crepes I've had in Melbourne. It's great for those late night sweet cravings and has excellent..."

N & N :)

"I've been wanting to stop by this crêperie for ages, and it was certainly worth the wait! I absolutely devoured my chestnut purée crêpe and,..."

Madeline Rigoni

"Yummy goodness! Long ago while walking down Swanston St the smell that wafted through the air is what made me go here. A tiny nook on the sidewalk is..."

CoolBeans

"Had the Nutella crepe with almonds and it was delicious! I loved the moistness of the crepe and it was just delicious served warm. I feel because..."

FFFS Thoughts

"I had the salted caramel - the flavour wasn't strong enough which is unfortunate but the crepes were delicious. I'll definitely go for Nutella next..."

Christine Naumovski

"One of my favourite places for a quick snack or dessert after dinner. Freshly made crepes with a nice soft centre, slightly crunch outer edge and a..."

Rayzzz

"These crepes were the bomb dot com! I ordered a salted caramel, to munch on, on the way to a friend's hotel. It made for an enjoyable walk there!..."

Jasmine Chai

"when hungry and in a hurry I stop here for a Suzette and usually head off to Union Lane to devour it. Always good, always fresh, and not arrogant as..."

Mr MM Smith

"Whenever we go to Melbourne, our minds are already thinking about what to eat and it never fails us to think about the delicious crepes here. It..."

Agatha Lee

"For our final morning in Melbourne, we couldn't go past having a traditional French breakfast, so we stopped by for crepes at La Petite Creperie!. We..."

Khana

"Passing by this little stall, you wouldn't really think that it is anything special. But, take the time to read the menu and you will notice how..."

Aneta N

"I was craving for nutella crepes. And their Nutella crepe was excellent! The taste of Paris in Melbourne. I like the way they speak French with the..."

Diar Riyanti

"This place has taken me to Paris and back. This cute pop up is an example of a parisian crepe soft delicate and made with simple ingredients. The..."

Instamato

"Best Frog In Town!Had a massive craving for crepes and Nutella. ..then a shining beacon opened its door with a sign saying "Nutella & Banana..."

Luke

"The service has improved by leaps and bounds since my last unfavourable experience which i shared with the boss.Crepes are excellent. Soft, thin..."

AdLee

"Love these crepes they're just scrumptious. You can't beat the real thing. Theirs nothing like having an authentic French crepe in the city on a cold..."

Daniel

"A sweet little treasure found in Melbourne's CBD usually calong Swanston St. A gorgeous crêpe stand to satisfy your sweet cravings! Along with sweet..."

J_cinta

"While not the best crepe in Melbourne, very likely to be best value.For a crepe this good, the price is pretty damn cheap.Portion might be..."

CBF Glutton

"Outstanding!. I have traveled to France several times and believe me, these guys know how to do crepes! The texture is just flawless! And they have a..."

Shish, The Foodie

"Having walked past this little vendor on Swanston Street so many times, my friend (Audrey...again) and I finally decided to stop at La Petite..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"La Petite Creperie is a tiny kiosk of a place in the corner of Swanston and Little Collins Streets. I can't even remember where I had first heard of..."

Vivi S

"Blink and you'll miss it. My boyfriend and I regularly make the 30minute drive from surburbia into the cbd just for these crepes! A teeny street..."

Michy

"Great food, great service, a little business done well. We had the $8.00 Nutella and Banana Crepe. Really good. When in Melbourne... We'll be..."

Russ

"Very delicious.. The nutella crepes is perfect. The portion of nutella is very generous..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic!. Go here! The crepes are amazing! A friend and I had to wait 15 minutes for our 3 crepes (on a friday night) but it was so worth it. I..."

Avalon Yennefer

French Saloon

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

"I've been here so many times. They always change their menus. Their entrees are bloody delicious. Highly recommend ordering beef tartare, garlic..."

Momojojo

"Always my favourite place to go, especially on a date with the loved one. The place will take you back to France and it’s very romantic and..."

CLABEL

"The dishes and service here was amazing! Definitely a lovely quaint place to take your partner. I absolutely loved their steak tartare and oysters!..."

Saygs_

"Tucked away in the busy Hardware lane, this hidden gem serves up amazing quality French dishes along with amazing service. It is absolutely an..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"The french saloon is a discrete doorway tucked away between little bourke street and hardware lane. The dining hall has a classic but fresh feeling...."

Gursharan Chana

"What a great little bistro this is. I love that you can have a drink first at the Wine Bar and then move upstairs for a meal (or vice versa of..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Nice place which we found hard to fault going on our lunch stop here yesterday. We liked the space and we loved the very professional food and..."

Two Sheds

"French Saloon is an airy and light-filled bistro that is perched atop Kirk’s Wine Bar — exemplifying much of the casual chic vibe that you find..."

Sonia Nair

"Restricted menu, particularly mains, it’s steak and chicken. This is why I went and it delivered, steak and chicken were bloody delicious. Wine..."

Massivebird

"Monday evening dinner for three. Greeted warmly and seated quickly with drinks menus at hand. Orders quickly processed without a blink.Food..."

Magpie

"First time there with a girlfriend was very good so couldn't wait to come back again with my boyfriend to have the same again. Both times had..."

Suzie Wong

"The entrance to this place can be hard to miss. It's spacious and well-lit inside. The smoked tongue dish was great and was a decent size serving. We..."

MN-A

"Awesome french bistro, was packed and we didn't have a booking although they got us a spot on the balcony. It was warm and really had a great..."

Tal Thorne

"Had been meaning to try this place out for ages, finally came for my partners birthday & it did not disappoint! The beef tartare was perfect, the..."

Vincent La Posta

"What is French food?Is there any country more renowned for its food than France? French cuisine is arguably the most revered on earth –..."

Kate Grange

"Friday night and no plans except for a need to decompress from a busy work week. I found myself wandering around Hardware Lane and a quick enquiry at..."

Minda Barley

"It is not every day a collection of restaurants has such an impact on a diverse range of dining and drinking experiences. The European, City Wine..."

Ben Lee Kong

"I like the ambience of this quaint restaurant, bright, airy and romantic. The food was good, especially the salmon caviar, mussels with French fries,..."

Sneha Arora

"Another visit to French Saloon with friends who hadn’t been previously and really wanted to dine there. Needless to say, they were not..."

Foodinfocusz

"This place was absolutely delicious! The staff were lovely and food was great. We had quite a bit of food - from the spanner crab & avocado brioche,..."

Adi Grof

"Only stopped by for a wine - picked a table out on the terrace. The ambience in this place is beautiful, romantic with a buzz. I think I'll be back..."

Mad Lamb

"A pretty space upstairs and somewhat tucked away from the madness in hardware lane. French bistro food was all very delicious - can recommend the..."

Megan M

"I enjoyed the food and ambience at French Saloon so much I went twice within a week! The charcuterie platter was delicious and the steak for 2 was..."

Tina Tran

"Came here for dinner on Thursday night and we all thought is was great. The food was amazing, the wine list was extensive and the staff were friendly..."

Stu

"Amazing food. Wonderful ambiance. Fantastic service-not intrusive but attentive.... Don't take themselves too seriously... Staff are prepared to have..."

Gmac

"A well hidden gem! It took us a while to find the secret entry. The restaurant was light and fresh, with a bit a rustic decoration. Staff were..."

Jo Jo

"Recently received one hat on AGFG and definitely an up and rising modern French restaurant. Loved the cozy relaxed ambience on level 1 at the corner..."

J88

"This is a great alternative to the usual suspects (Strozzi, Syracuse, Grossi, Bistro Vue et al) for a business lunch that shows you're one of the..."

Yannick Noer

"Great venue that ticks the box for making you feel like you may just be in Paris. An assured and experienced operator who knows how to get things..."

Bob1972

"👍 Absolutely authentic flavours and highest quality👎 Unisex toilets - the doors nearly hit the toilet bowl😋 Would I visit again -..."

Moetfan

"I find myself on a Friday night, eating in a gorgeous little French restaurant in the worlds most liveable city, Melbourne. The French Saloon is the..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Gosh, how good is it here - so good! As a fan of Kirks (which is downstairs) I was keen to see what they had done with the charming upstairs room and..."

Sabine.Findlay

"“Fortunately enough for us, French Saloon was the only place available for an 8 person booking on a Friday evening to celebrate one of our best..."

Melbourne Food Baby

"I was taken to dinner here recently, and discovered this wonderful restaurant ! The terrace looked very inviting ( will have to try it next time )..."

Sally Wakefield

"Held my wife's 40th here last week. Incredible venue, incredible staff, incredible food. Need I say more? Tried downstairs at Kirks the next day for..."

Chew-bacca

"Dropped in here today to have a quick look (work nearby) and loved the space and the warm welcome from the team. Unlike the previous reviewer,..."

Lisa

"Chef Ian Curley is quoted in Broadsheet saying he wants French Saloon to be a place where people can come for anything from a beer to a three-course..."

Daniel Reeders

"Had a lovely time here for dinner. Service was attentive, helpful and friendly. Menu had a wide selection from French classics to contemporary..."

Tommy Chong

"Beautiful and charming restaurant in an upstairs space. Delicious artfully presented food, delicate flavors, and all around good. Very attentive..."

Charlie Margaritis

"Looking for a proper french cuisine? Here is the place. A warm welcome given by the greeter in a such pleasant dining area up on the first floor...."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"Food was delicious and in good portions. We had chicken and steak. There's lots of cheese with most things so be aware. Friendly and helpful..."

P.J. Frayne

"Hidden gem on Hardware Lane. No irritating hawkers on the street like the rest of the alleyway haunts of Melbourne. Service here is as attentive as..."

Charles Costello

"Chef’s menu was delicious- very reasonably priced and good service. Knowledgeable staff and lots of local produce (cheese & honeycomb) used which..."

Adeline Oliver

"Great food with a relaxed and friendly vibe. Delightful staff and an excellent drinks list. Burgers we're available after 10am but with the new menu..."

Graham Rodda

"Up a narrow stairwell off bustling hardware lane lies the hidden gem of the Melbourne food and wine scene. Rustic open warehouse reveals warm and..."

Darcy Maine

Filou's Patisserie

Wheelchair Accessible

"I called into Filous Patisserie in Carlton North to grab a selection of delicious pastries, tarts and cheesecakes to take home. Such a cute little..."

Espy Eats

"Some amazing creations from Filous for all my past functions. Every single time they just seem to exceed my expectations lately.Thank you..."

Pranav Parikh

"Great selection of bakeries here. Love all the different pastries, croissants, pies, tarts, cakes, and breads they've got here. My favorite would be..."

Sense Of Food

"Had some good cakes here. The pastry is also great too. I cant specifically remember any of the cakes/pastries here but all I can remember was that..."

Summer Rae

"One of my local cafes I visit quite frequently and I can say that the croissants are perfection best I’ve had and remind me of my visits to..."

Sophie

"I honestly had a life changing moment after having my first of their ham and cheese croissants today. Absolutely amazing! ..."

MmmM?

"This cafe is only just ok by french standards. I also find it over priced compared to similar cafes. I have the biggest sweet tooth so the..."

Sherol

"Best patisserie I have ever been to (and I am quite experienced working in patisserie). Highly recommend the almond croissant - I get one almost..."

Rom Livock

"I used to live right near this place, and despite only going there due to convenience of proximity, to this day I occasionally reflect on how great..."

Tim Bell

"Aaah, real croissants on a Sunday morning.. A great way to start the day. Leave the mushroom slice for me, I am not sharing :-). A steady flow..."

Ca Ho

"I discovered this French bakery within my first month of living in Melbourne, and if I could have frequented everyday, I would have. To this day, I..."

Satiated

"Great service. Lovely, friendly staff. The sausage rolls, pies and the savoury slices are excellent. The quiche Lorraine isn't that great though,..."

Mrs Reynolds

"Best sausage roll in the world, seriously astonishing. The bread is also amazing!! Can't wait to go..."

Iskybibble

"Apple turnovers!. And surprisingly good service (It's..."

Nada

"The croissants... manna from heaven!..."

InnerCityFoodie

"The best French Patisserie in Melb!. Have gone to Filou many many times and everything there is so fresh and delicious. Really really amazing!..."

TildaM.M

"I've been going to Filou's for about 10 years! It's the best. Every now and then, I'll roll out of bed on the weekend and head straight for..."

Reasonable Guy

"Great croissant, slow service. Went into Filou's on Tuesday morning while it wasn't particularly busy to get a takeaway coffee, I ended up waiting so..."

Foodie

"Great food, lots of vegetarian options if you eat eggs . Friendly..."

Felicity

"Love the French accents on a Saturday morning as I buy my bread! Trythe spinach quiche/pies. Nothing like these in Melbourne. Tres bien..."

Deborah Pacheco

"Devastated. Living near Filou, and being friendly with the wonderful owners and staff, it's sad to see they are still closed. If it weren't for all..."

Singult

"Currently closed due to a runaway car crashing into the bakery. I'm missing the friendly service and fantastic pastries. One critisism is a lack of..."

Steve

"Best service in Carlton North! If you need to buy a take away coffee, this is the place! The staff are incredibly efficient and make a delicious..."

Natalie J

"Just the right amount of baked goods and the coffee delivers a good high round kick. A local's delight, an ideal start to anyone's..."

Malcolm Young

"The best sausage roll I have had in a very long time. And the vanilla slice was lovely. And friendly, helpful customer service...."

Natasha Moszenin

"One of the best almond croissants in melbourne, but the biggest for sure. the filling was amazing great taste and always fresh, the biggest for sure...."

Edwin Bedoya

"HIGHLY UNDERRATED HIDDEN GEM Me and my mate woke up looking for a pie and coffee being new to the area wasn't sure where to go Googled and wow wow..."

benjamin taylor

"I live just a block away so my local french patisserie - good coffee, friendly staff, nice treats and french pastry, overall great experience at..."

Karishma Kulkarni

"Great coffee and pear croissant was so nice 👍 will be back..."

Rose Lacey

France Soir

87/100 (2273 ratings)

"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..."

intan kieflie

Henry Sugar

87/100 (1247 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Managed to sneak into Henry Sugar for one last dinner before the next round of COVID lockdowns in Melbourne. Food was excellent, as usual, with..."

Matthew Bond

"I had more than 10 dishes including desserts. No any food I don’t like it. I think the words cannot describe how delicious those food are! This is..."

Yvonne

"IMPECCABLE!..it doesn't t matter what you order at Henry Sugar,it's going to be delicious and it's going to be cooked to perfection!!we tried 12..."

Pep

"I came across Henry Sugar by chance as the nearby Kent Hotel had closed for renovation and so I was looking for something in the area for a birthday..."

Rchao

"We had a bday party for 11 at Henry Sugar. It was exactly what we wanted. A warm welcome in the bar area with great cocktails and a fantastic dinner..."

Filiep Decorte

"Henry Sugar is one of those neighbourhood bars that’s popular with locals but manages to fly under the radar for a while. It opened in December..."

The City Lane

"This place is very unassuming. It looks very low key but it is anything but. That said, it is not stuffy, glitzy and snobby. It is like walking into..."

Zara.lou

"this place is super sexy. cocktails all awesome and gonzo long is my personal favorite with a citrus flavor. house spiritz was served with olive...."

Andy Han

"We had the $65 pp menu and they were able to cater to individual dietary requirements, as quite a few of the dishes are served in individual..."

VYN

"To sum it up - Michelin Star food at bistro prices! Wine list - well chosen, interesting, focused on food offered and very fairly priced. Service -..."

Diner62

"I come here for breakfast quite often on a saturday morning because these guys know how to cook! I'm sure the rest of the menu is great but I never..."

Jon Row

"We just had the Henry Sugar Menu which included 12 different plates and literally every single one was amazing. Every dish was incredible with..."

Hannah

"Loved everything about this place. It was everything I look for in a great dining experience: top notch service with a friendly attitude, the staff..."

Anne Prinzi

"Every foodie is looking for the next place. The one not everyone knows about yet but when they find out, you won’t be able to get a table without..."

Kim @FabulousDining

"I can’t stop going back to this restaurant. The food is delicious, refined and incredibly thoughtful. The wait staff are very attentive and have an..."

Caitie

"really enjoyed the recent visit, good food a few slight misses but it is all personal taste wine list was varied and interesting. just a word could..."

Monte Hudson

"What a lovely surprise to find this little Gem...very happy with out choice, or should say the choice of the waiter for us. We opted for the Henry..."

Joan Bray

"Love it!! We recently had dinner here with 18 friends. Group dinners can be tricky, but Henry Sugar made it easy and accommodated our party with..."

Annabelle.cozens

"What a delightful place, we stopped in for lunch. They are a friendly team who are thoughtful with service and incredibly knowledgeable about their..."

Carlton_Mama

"I recently celebrated my 30th at Henry Sugar byhaving a brunch with drinks for 20 guests. Dan and Mike were VERY accommodatingand flexible..."

Bridget Mullumby

"We came here for dinner on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was fairly quiet at the time we arrived and we were seated almost immediately. We opted..."

Hangry Horace

"Amazing wines, cocktails and share plates! Service is fantastic and the staff know their stuff. Definitely well underrated! Try the deep fried..."

Hightealover

"Great staff, warm, friendly and knowledgeable. The food is absolutely delicious - tasty and creative. Some good veg options and everything on the..."

Eleanor Loudon

"I came here for brunch last Saturday with friends. The food was delicate and delicious. I ordered the octopus & black sausage with potato and poached..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Amazing food and drinks with VERY reasonable price.and staff with best knowledge.A DEFINITE MUST GO PLACE WHILE UR IN MELBOURNE. Thanks Henry..."

Anila Gorkhali

"Amazing food, delicious drinks great service, and a nice fitout and ambience all make Henry Sugar well worth the visit - and definitely one to put on..."

Tom Norwood

"Delightful! Henry sugar is the perfect place for an evening out with good company and good food. We booked ahead just to ensure a table and glad we..."

Loz Arthur

"Henry sugar boasts a beautiful and elegant vibe with extremely friendly waiters and staff. The head chef matt is super talented. We loved the..."

@twogoodtoresist

"I've been here a grant total of 3 times now, and loved every part of it1. Brunch/lunch here on a lazy weekend.- Ambience lovely, open..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Wanted to get a coffee while walking the dog. Came past here and it looked nice. We sat outside. Coffee was good. Chai latte (with housemade almond..."

I. D.

"Incredible food and cocktails with a great wine list. This is our new local favorite after 5 unforgettable visits. The lentil parfait, beef cheek and..."

Carlie Welsh

"This place walks a number of fine lines extremely gracefully. The fit-out is chic and pared back, but also cosy and welcoming...."

Johnny Cleaver

"My wife chose this place for dinner on Anzac day and I didn't know what to expect. Well decored , cool atmosphere (right next to the fire..."

Martin Hoel

"I can't explain how delicious the bread is. It's insanely fresh, melt in your mouth kinda stuff. The crust is mind-blowing, it's really, truly..."

Rachel Coulson

"This is the best place I've been to for a while. From start to finish it is just a delight. The staff here are really friendly and helpful in guiding..."

Jess Chi

"Excellent. Interesting tastes and textures, and a nice range of cocktails. Service just on the right side of annoying and overbearing. Could do with..."

Mo0ks

"Went here with my girlfriend out of curiosity and had the tasting menu (degustation). We were both blown away by how good the food was!..."

Pool_noodle

"Wow! We went for a wander down Rathdowne with no real plan and stopped in for a drink here. Ended up doing the tasting menu for $60 and we're blown..."

Bill Hunter

"Henry Sugar is a beautiful, intimate restaurant that explores the boutique wines. Staff here are super friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable on..."

Aaron Soroka

"Finally visited this place after so many people raved about it. Came on a Monday night with its 2 course for $40 special, bit disappointed that..."

W W

"Wow so delicious, the waitstaff had exclusive knowledge on the wine provided. My partner and I went for the French red so delicious and medium bodied..."

Lora Smith

"My all time favourite place in Melbourne. I went to Henry Sugar when it first opened up a few years ago and it was fabulous then and continues to be..."

Lisa Fusella

"I adore this restaurant! Been three times now- lovely service always, amazing food and great ambience for quiet conversation. First time seated..."

Elizabeth Gao

"I went there several times and choose Henry sugar to have the special night, my Valentine’s diner. Conclusion first, I love their desert and price..."

Bella Wu

"Possibly my new favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Outstanding in every way. Had the chef’s menu and every dish that came out was absolutely..."

Kerry Osborn

"The lamb saddle 3 ways is a masterpiece. Absolutely the best single lamb dish I have eaten. Had an amazing night, chatting with our awesome server..."

Jeremy Kraybill

Paris Go Bistro

86/100 (1226 ratings)

"Excellent. Extensive menu and great service. Our three course meal was delicious. You also have the option to..."

Rodney Sipthorp

"Absolutely gorgeous food and service. Will definitely be going..."

Jane Cacchione

"Lovely food, good service. Very reliable. This is our go-to places for three generations of family..."

Danielle Poulos

"I love ❤️ this restaurant ! 2nd time I have been here and I will be back ! The food is delicious..."

Samantha Vivian

"Beautiful food and great service. I'll definitely be going..."

Jay Garland

"Paris Go is one of our favourite restaurants. We have been several times and always love it. Great service and the best..."

Sherri Ward

"What a treat! Came here for my partner’s birthday and we loved everything. For starters we had escargot and red onion camembert tart. The escargot..."

Josephine

"A sweet restaurant in Carlton that you cannot miss! Serving delicious french cuisines at a great price. The staff were lovely and engaging.Must..."

Hillary Finds Food

"Great service and food. Have a wonderful dinner here. We ordered the bisque, fish, chicken, pudding and crepe brulee. All tasted very authentically..."

BG

"I went for my birthday last wed and it was great. The food was very tasty and the ‘authentic’ French waitresses were terrific. I have several..."

Dave O'Neil

"A nice, cosy and romantic place for special occasions.The food was amazing and full of flavour. The waitress was very friendly and..."

Lina's Music House

"Absolutely delicious and great service! Great place to go for a special lunch or dinner. Everything we ordered was perfectly cooked with wonderful..."

Lulu F

"I love this place. It’s been on Rathdowne since the 90s and not much has changed but the food is consistently good. Not cool, just good. The plate..."

TekitoTastes

"Great food and excellent service! Super happy. Prices are prob on par with the restaurants in the city. Tables were a bit small which was the only..."

The_chic_analyst

"Hands down, Paris Go is my favourite French restaurant in the whole of Melbourne! It ticks all the boxes. The ambience has a very cosy feel...."

Julian B Ho

"Went for dinner as a celebration. There is a great formal but neighbourhoodly ambience, and staff are friendly. The food was beautiful - we ordered..."

Karma Clarke

"Celebrated my friend’s birthday here in a small group of 3- can’t find fault with the service and food.There was a list of plat du Jour..."

Acky

"BYO with $13 corkage. That’s all that needs to be said! Actually a lot more could be said which will follow shortly, but next time I go, will be..."

Alan Tse

"We can always count on Paris Go to offer authentic french food. My partner ordered the sardines for entree and also the steak frites for main. Both..."

Devinia Au

"Good honest French food. Classic dishes done well. The truffle omelette was the standard dish. Great value with the Entertainment book..."

A Choong

"Classic & romantic with a contemporary twist. Kinda likea Gainsbourg song. An old-school bistro that puts a smile on your face thanksto the..."

Francis White

"Went to dinner with 3 friends on a Thursday night. A cute place on the famous Rathdowne St, Carlton. As we walked in we were greeted by a polite..."

Food Junkie

"Well it’s definitely been a while, so we’re sorry it’s taken this long to write up another post. With work, study and all these other side..."

One Piece Left

"Really yummy and hearty food, cosy atmosphere and good wine. Amusingly arrogant French staff. A good place to go for a special occasion. I'd go..."

Belle Eats Melbourne

"Food quality, cooking, service & value for money is what I want from a restaurant. Paris Go delivered on all counts! Some of the best French dishes I..."

Old Bull

"Enjoyed my fish which was one of the specials for main course. We shared the entrees and we all enjoyed those, a good selection of dishes on the menu..."

Alice C

"I have been coming to this place for a number of years now and it has never disappointed me. This is French food at its best. Tonight I had snails..."

High Expectations

"This is a lovely French restaurant in Carlton.We had the French Onion Soup and Leek Tart to start, both of which were nice. For mains, we..."

Les Cullen

"Authentic French restaurant in Carlton.. Great menu, absolutely loved their French fries, quail and escargot! Glad that I came and will be back to..."

J88

"On Tuesday night, me and my partner decide to have something nice and we choose Paris Go, She ordered duck breast amd confit with fig and i choose..."

Kev

"I can't help but feel like I am in France when I come here. I am a vegetarian and the chef catered for my needs while still keeping the authentic..."

Marli

"We dined with a group on Saturday night. The clientele was generally middle aged but there was a table of 30 something's celebrating a birthday...."

Jennpf

"The food is good, honest and fresh, prepared in a timeless French style, served without pretension or arrogance. There’s a wide selection of..."

Dining Nirvana

"...don’t have much to say about this meal, not because I didn’t enjoy our dinner, but more because everything was just so solid (which, in this..."

Moving

"...what Paris Go does, it does well and that is serving genuine old school French favourites in a relaxed, homely..."

Libby Margo

"Outstanding food and service as..."

Bmoreno

"Great food, service, decor. Very generous servings!! I'll be..."

JenJen

"Excellent bistro. I hadnt been here for many years. Had a very competently prepared dinner recently. Menu not super modern, but well executed. Had..."

Vinophilic

"Our second visit and we loved it as much as the first. Service excellent. One of the few places where you.can byo. Garfish entree exceptionally good..."

Willyrangers

"Classic French bistro that is consistently good time after time. Service has always been spot on..."

Peter Evans

"Dinner for five. We had a lovely dinner here this evening. Highlights for the table included the mussels in champagne sauce, the confit duck in port..."

Megloulou

"Great restaurant. Years since I've been here not sure why. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Boudin blanc was juicy and soft with a great skin, ejoyed..."

Peter Cartledge

"I love it more with every visit. Great staff and excellent food. Once you try it you'll be back..."

Laurareed994

"This is our second visit to this great restaurant to celebrate two birthdays and a daughter heading overseas. Great food and very friendly service. A..."

Mark England

"Always good. We've now been a few times and found this to be consistently good. Very tasty, cosy atmosphere, and the eye fillet with bernaise sauce..."

Management Sydney

"It's A Goer. I have been here on my birthday a few times so they must be doing something right. I usually go for the garlic snails, eye fillet with..."

Tastebuds

"My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here recently and were thrilled with it. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was..."

Flick

"Favourite of Ours. First place we think of when we want to eat French!Love..."

Marg

"Top notch!. After reading the reviews on Urbanspoon I knew the quality of the night might be a flip of the coin. It was brilliant. May have helped..."

Jarod

"I was treated to dinner here for my birthday last month. The food was divine and service top notch. Romantic, elegant and a delightful place to spend..."

Accurate Ange

"Ooh la la - this was a great experience! The mussels were superb! Very French, very good food, fun..."

Mario

"Very French, very good..... I was delightfully surprised by this little Carlton gem - it reminded me of dining in French restaurants in Avignon and..."

Banksy

"Food was very good. And it was nice to have a waiter with some..."

James Ryan

"Tres bon mate. We have been to Paris Go several times over for various family occasions, ordering a total of about 25 main meals, plus desserts, and..."

Kato

"Great food can be sabotaged by offhand service. Restaurant staff can't always perform top of their game - after all, we're all human. But having many..."

Annie

"Excellent dining experience. This place is much like a hidden gem for me. Found the restaurant in a food blog and what surprises me is the food and..."

Kit

"What's not to love in here?. This place is classy - nothing of French arrogance. For a start, there was good service and warm crusty smokey baguette...."

Unforkettable

"Nice little French bistro with generous portions and reasonable prices. We all enjoyed our meals especially desserts :) Could not..."

Mandy Fung

"Great romantic night out. Place was packed out which is a good sign. Staff were clearly busy so service was a bit slow but attentive when it came...."

Fussy Eater

"Ooh La la. Feels very french as you walk in with the posters on the wall and the subtle decor. The waitress adds to the authenticity with a strong..."

Foodster

"Been to Paris Go a few times now, and while I enjoy it I always feel like I'm an imposition to the staff. Not sure if it's a French thing happening,..."

Iceman

"Wow! A true gem! Service is second to none & food authentically french!! They dp it..."

Fulvio

"The food here is 'ok'. We have web there 3 times now and we leave happy but not impressed. The duck was lovely but the barramundi needed a sauce to..."

JDP79

"Great intimate little bistro. Wonderful, rich aromatic meal. Duck = delish. Will be back for..."

Loz

"Loved it. Best french food in Melbourne, by far.Service was perfunctory, but that's what you expect I..."

Louie

"A very well set up French restaurant, loving waiting staff who were more than happy to answer questions in regards to wine/food, quality was just..."

felicity prunean

"Nice ambiance staff are attentive and the food is rich in flavour. The traditional steak and pommes, the cassoulet and many more. This is what french..."

Carlos Gonzalez

"Always the perfect place to go for a special occasion. The ambience, service and food -..."

Audrey Nguyen

"While other snub French restaurants were selling only "cook at home" frozen packs with ridiculous price, Paris Go Bistro was one of the few..."

Sara in action

"Had a really nice meal here with a group of friends. The staff were very accommodating and attentive. The menu was well presented and the ingredients..."

Nathan Coates

"Classic French fare with classic French service. Service was fantastic, with a great sense of humour and very accommodating. The staff were very..."

Curtis Mason

"A lovely French restaurant that exceeded my expectations for my first time trying French cuisine. The seafood was fantastic and our waiter was very..."

Peter Brook

"Very nice vibe. Tables are far away enough from each other to give you some privacy. The food was great. But the cocktail choices were very limited...."

Hossein Sarparastzdeh

Shamble Coffee Brewers

"The reason I give it for 4 is they are not sold Japanese cheese cake any more. That one is soooo soft I’d like to have it everyday, matcha latte is..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"Little Rogue's sister cafe, Shambles uses the same beans, so for me a little on the acidic/sour side with the house blend.Bright, nicely..."

Flying Forward

"Bright white minimalist cafe. The coffee was great and the beans had a lovely natural sweetness to..."

Karina J

"Great coffee near work. My all time favourite go to croissant is their ham and cheese. There’s a hidden surprise of a sweet relish. Amazingly good...."

The Over Indulged

"Love their matcha though. We tried the matcha brownie and matcha latte and loved them both. It was just right, not too weak, not to overwhelm. Too..."

Paul Panapiwat

"highly recommend the matcha latte, it had an intense matcha flavour io it and the taste was amazing. Will come and try their snacks next time. Close..."

Kathy Wang

"Came to this darling joint because their sister branch Little Rogue was pretty impressive.. they sold similar things and we had the Matcha, Michael..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I heard it was from the same creators of little rogue so I expected nothing less. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Love this little place. They make a killer matcha and good coffee. Great attention to detail and a quaint little set up suitable for a weekday catch..."

Linda

"Mocha flavour is pure, neat and calming with clean, cute and precise products. The matcha pastry was natural flavoured. For those looking to have an..."

Rafael Quevedo

"Came here for a coffee catchup. Good coffee, you have a choice of which beans you prefer. Not many seating places and it does get crowded on..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I love connecting dots. Saw the logos on the cups and thought to myself, "I've seen this somewhere before". None other than Little Rogue so I'm..."

Mustard

"Good spot , good coffee as well. Lovely staffs I bought the logo hat today in shop because I am a 3 years fan for little rouge. Thanks to..."

EGG BABE

"Simply exquisite coffee. Cute little venue, unassuming. The Dear Luncher has no idea if the food is any good but you can be certain that your..."

The Dear Luncher

"Hidden coffee gem in the CBD but not somewhere you could visit everyday. White, simplistic shop fitting with friendly baristas, which is seemingly..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"The only reason I am not giving this place 5 is because I felt the coffee tasted a bit too weak. The service was excellent, one of the few places I..."

Fielder6

"Flat white was great but must say their apple, carrot pressed juice takes over this. It’s a nice cozy place to visit during a gloomy day alone or..."

Nischita Nataraj

"Our new place for coffee at work. Great coffee and amazing pastries! The staff are attentive and always smiling. A cool place to hang or take away...."

Mint

"French colonial furniture? Check.Beautiful lighting? Check.Super friendly staff? You bet. Best coffee in Melbourne? Hell..."

Somatics

"Brought to you by the guys behind Little Rogue, Shamble is a white spaced coffee shop with its green plants and minimalistic feel. Staff was very..."

Cynthia Giang

"Another outstanding (secret) coffee place in CBD. :))) The coffee latte was rich in flavor. I'm not an expert but I really love this spot. Also love..."

Joyce Wu

"The interior is super minimalistic, with a modern industrial feel. Their coffees are great, as are their matcha lattes. They also have a great cold..."

Emsy-eats

"Wandering up Little Collins Street, I came across a cafe. Not that I knew what it was called, only seeing a generic “Coffee” sign. Inside, the..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Stumbled on this place whilst walking around. Fit out is simple and clean. Good ambiance. Selection of coffee is impressive. I had a batch brew, it..."

Yousef Dablin

"Such a nice cafe. I tried the batch brew, flat white, and ham & cheese croissant. The coffees were excellent, and the ham & cheese croissant was..."

James

"Had a great coffee and absolutely delicious bagel here! When I ordered the bacon bagle I was expecting bacon on a bagel, but what I got was so much..."

Andy Pudmenzky

"That was one of the best espressos I've ever had, absolute perfection. Also the Danish was delicious, the staff lovely and the decor cool and laid..."

Sam Lawes

"Good coffee here. Here & Little Rogue & Bakemono. All are my favourite stop for coffee and some bakery goods. Give it a try, you won’t be..."

Stephen Kim

"Great little gem in the CBD. Delicious coffee and at the top of my list for hot chocolate. The staff are very friendly. They even offered to make me..."

Daniel du Plooy

"Shambles is a great coffee place! The guys are very friendly and make consistently great coffee - I always keep coming back. They also have some..."

Sergey Germogentov

Bistrot D'orsay

86/100 (1412 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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,..."

Peter Gray

Lina's Bistro A Vin

"Before dinner we were looking for a pre drink place and came across Lina's. It was cosy for winter and offered happy hour as well as a nice platter..."

Nay Nay

"Another day, another Restaurant but tonight was special. I’ve always liked this part of Melbourne for that something a little unique and reminds me..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"A little bit of Paris! Love Lina’s. Excellent wines by the glass. A bargain if you head in for happy hour between 5 and 6.30. But never assume your..."

Jumblyeats

"Lina's hosted a university reunion dinner very recently (27 May 2018) for a large group of us. The service was very courteous (we had our own..."

FoodSnob101

"Tonight unplanned date night. Husband calls Linas to book a table we are told if we could come in half an hr then that would be alright.So of..."

Aldijana Dedic

"I went several times to Bistro Linas in Albert Park. Will definitely go back there.It's a small French-themed bistro, it feels really..."

Happy.munching

"Lina’s has been a good little local for a long time and it’s a perfect spot rain or shine for some sensational steak and frites! The menu is easy..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Paris burger sounds fabulous and it doesn’t disappoint, the most amazing chunky chips and an open top burger with sticky onions and Camembert...."

FoodieAboutTown

"Frites are fabo with a lovely aioli and we are happily grazing and enjoying..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I adore French food, from fine dining, to simple bistro fare, to pastries and cakes. When I got an invite from Lina's Bistro to come and dine at..."

I Eat Therefore I Am

"Lovely on a warm night. Had dinner here last night, great attentive service, we sat in the shady courtyard (don't forget to ask for the aerogard). 2..."

Chillilou

"I booked this place online & typed a special note advising staff that it was my husbands birthday. Immediately received a call back to confirm..."

Anjidee

"Great ambience, wine list excellent standout of the night was the confit duck, crab and pea in briquette pastry! Amazing who da chef..."

Anthony Siketa

"Amazing food check Great wine selection check Awesome service check Funny looking but colorful chef check Lina's ticks all the boxes for me! We had a..."

Jazzy Jay

"Decadent french dining, cosy quiet atmosphere and fresh rich succulent seafood to match. Service was timely and thoughtful. Ambience exactly what you..."

Jamshidilook

"Great little wine bar. Love the feel of the front section, intimate and perfect for a little snack or make your way through the menu. The bread (I..."

Amy Banks

"Another day, another Restaurant but tonight was special. I’ve always liked this part of Melbourne for that something a little unique and reminds me..."

Debi Slinger

"Very cosy wine bar at Albert Park. Great wines, open every day, and savoury bar snacks very satisfying - what more could you..."

Peter W

"We had dinner in this restaurant. Meals were ok, typical Franch. We like their Beaujolais wine, which is not popular much outside of France. Was..."

D G

"Amazing selection of wine with great daily specials. A lovely French vibe and the live music at the weekends is awesome. One of my favourite..."

John Warner

Republic Of Letters

"A nice little French inspired cafe in Balwyn that attracted our attention whilst looking for a coffee in the area. Simply wanting a coffee, we were..."

Morgs71

"All the warmth of the French countryside in suburban Balwyn. The bistro style and attentive friendly service complement the wonderful variety of..."

Frank Bite

"The food is good, the service is excellent. Republic of Letters is a french-style cafe in Balwyn with a real French chef! We enjoyed the Vegetable..."

Scottt

"Definitely a 5/5 for me . Good quality of tea leaf are used , coffee was great too . We came here today for lunch , had the croissant and sandwich ...."

Mrs Lavender

"What a delight! We decided to get here as it was close to where my daughter was playing basketball and because it was in the Entertainment Book. The..."

Dionne Dearman

"Amazing food, from amazing friendly waiters from a jolly and inspired French chef. Love coming back here every week! Never had a bad experience, and..."

Emma Elliott

"Had lunch here today with my daughter and the staff were quite welcoming and polite. I ordered a Caesar Salad, as I’m gluten intolerant the waiter..."

Georgina Vass

"I "lived" in an AIRBNB for 3 weeks right around the corner from the Republic of Letters Cafe. I frequented it many mornings for scrumptious..."

Norm Sedig

"Fantastic staff, food, atmosphere and the other customers were lovely as well!! Terrific place, would rate it 10/5 if I could. Thanks for a lovely..."

Jocelyn

"A little touch of Paris in the heart of Balwyn. Fantastic flavorful food and an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere. Definitely coming back...."

Kathrynd

"French style cafe. Croquet madam is 11/10 by Spencer. Terrific service. Great fast coffee (discounted price for keep cups). May well be my new..."

Ben Lugg

"A touch of France in Balwyn? Who would have thought that Beef Bourgingnon at 11am would work?!Thanks to a lively and gracious host, Ronnie,..."

Jonathan Ivanyi

"A warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff kindly set up a table in the charming outdoor courtyard. Coffee came out quickly and was delicious. One of..."

Leska

"Amazingly good food and coffee with the great service. For me this is by far the best cafe in Balwyn. Also if it's a cold day make sure to try the..."

Stevieee

"Pretty damn good. I'll be back! I have to write 140 characters for some reason but you can stop reading because I've said all I need to!..."

Rossleigh Brisbane

"Friendly & fast service. I ordered a Buddha bowl (no egg) with a fresh celery apple & carrot juice. The outdoor deck area is spacious and..."

Spirited Stardust

"Loved the food and the staffs + owner were so friendly! Newly opened and love the outdoor setting is simple with small herbs garden and with..."

Shamimi Jumar

"I went for my lunch this week and I loved the atmosphere, the warm welcome and also the food. I had an omelette and it was just to die for. I urge..."

Laura Laffitte Salis Gabbiani

"The service was amazing...the food unbelievably good (had the quiche...hands down best one I've had in a long time!!), and a very nice wine list to..."

Rose Rodriguez-Martin

"4.4. Lovely decor. Great coffee. Very friendly service. Nice to see the rapport with regulars. French style menu. Very tasty crepe of the day too. We..."

Two Sheds

"Surprise by this cosy French restaurant 💐 Went for a weekday brunch, and their homemade quiche and cheesecake just came out from the oven! Freshly..."

Im_ ckyan

"Visited this hidden little gem for brunch and I love it ! 5 stars food and coffee - I ordered a freshly baked duck quiche. It was so flavourful, the..."

E K

"Great experience! The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is fantastic. It was a cold day and I had no much appetite. I knew I had to eat for my..."

Valerie Bayhon

"Lovely little breakfast and lunch Cafe near the cinema. Theme is French but they have a fairly general mix of foods. We had the chicken and advocate..."

Richard Farr

"Great ambience, delicious food and dog friendly! Feels like being in a Cafe in Paris, friendly staff and French chef Spencer go the extra mile to..."

Nat Cardenas

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"The place I trust the most to have amazing food and customer service. It's unique and different to most restaurants. It's small, warm and cosy. You..."

Geezuz

"Was up this way anyway and decided we needed a coffee , looked up zomato and found this little place . Was off the main road , meandered down some..."

Coffee Snob

"Great food, really nice atmosphere and amazing service. Staff are very friendly and attentive. I ordered the dukkah eggs, and everything went very..."

Saseeka Manukulasuriya

"I had a wonderful meal here on a Wednesday night! We started with the momo and then had a Nepalese beef curry followed by bread and butter pudding...."

Kathryn

"Very friendly staff. Food are really nice. Good customer service. Good for take aways on the go. Nice breakfast wraps!! Really nice! Great coffee!..."

Maryke Fry

"It's been a while since I've visited a cosy, out of the way place, worthy of high praise, but alas, I have found this lovely Nepalese fusion..."

Johnaprof

"What a cosy community cafe! Quite literally hidden away in the back streets of the burbs. Very friendly service with the feel of wanting to serve..."

Gdkf

"Amazing food. Great twist on the traditional melbourne brunch breakfast. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Do yourself a favour and check these guys..."

Rejy Rej Rej

"This place really is special. The food here is beautiful. The variety, the flavours, the presentation, really shows attention to detail and class...."

Raymond "Gary" Nguyen

"Friendly staff, always smiling and polite.Food was good and a reasonable price, included both lunch and breakfast food. Will go back again...."

Nom Nom Nom

"Was surprised to find this great cafe in our area. Freshly refurbished and nicely done up interior , it feels very cosy and inviting, lots of little..."

Lina Lebon

"Fantastic food here especially the evening menu.. Very artistic,carefully considered flavours. The corn and quinoa fritters are scrumptious. The..."

Elizabeth Lyons

"What's not to love when the BARISTA keeps his GUITAR behind the coffee machine, ready to play 'when he gets BORED'?? Cool, huh? Yep we liked..."

The Whippeteers

"They have great coffe and i love the breakfast menu. I had no idea this place was so close to us, it's tucked away on a side street. We will be..."

Ana Stankovic

"The food here was just sensational! Great vibe, friendly service and well presented. Pancakes were light, fluffy and full of flavour. My partner had..."

Notice Me Senpai

"spring onion on the egg tastes good! ('Simple start' ^_^ ). Bacon is perfectly cooked and crispy on the outside. Fried eggs are marvelous too! I..."

Shuotian Li

"Amazing food. Delicious drinks. Friendly staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Great cafe all round, can't ever go wrong with having a meal here or even just..."

Jessie

"Great food, friendly staff.. This place is a little hidden gem. The BLT, steak sandwich and pancakes are amazing you won't go wrong with either one...."

Leon Hammad

"Homely. Love this cafe, meals were fantastic, lots of bacon, fantastic service and excellent quality. This will be a regular for..."

Jenny

"Nice cosy place. Friendly service, had a nice breakfast, good homemade meals!Coffee was very smooth chocolatey..."

Coffeeaddict

"Fantastic!. Brilliant service, great food and even better coffee. New favourite hang out! Definitely recommend this lovely place for a nice brunch or..."

Amadea Hare

"Had a great chicken Parma. Fantastic coffee in a really cool place. Friendly staff, easy parking. I'll be..."

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