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L'hotel Gitan

87/100 (1690 ratings)

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European

Gastropub

Vegetarian Friendly

Gastropub

European

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Prawns

Creme Brulee

Steak Tartare

Beef

Croquettes

Lamb

Fish

Salad

Pork

Scallops

Parfait

Duck

Crème Brulée

Oyster

Salmon

Sit down

French

Gastropub

European

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Mastercard

Wine and Beer

Accepts Visa

Highchairs Available

Private Dining

Full Bar

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Lunch

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"We had Sunday lunch & decided to drop the a la carte menu. Started with natural oysters with a wonderful cucumber & apple dressing which tasted..."

Glenda Hicks

"A 5 course Sunday lunch ($60!! Incredible) with two friends was just one of those days when everything goes right. The food was the best I’ve had..."

Peter Bartley

"Definitely recommend this place! Love the food , staff and..."

Zelda Mae Montesclaros Danlag

"Great food, great atmosphere and fantastic staff. Had dinner there on Saturday night and was seated at the bar looking into the kitchen. Fantastic to..."

Alexandra Oswald

"Superb find ! Just moved into Perth St from Perth WA . Popped in for a drink and stayed for dinner . Fantastic staff , the sommelier knew his wines..."

Karen Clarke

"So accommodating in every way! Staff easily worked with our food intolerances. On a busy Friday lunch we simply cruised in without a booking...no..."

Carolyn Ovens

"Highly recommend this amazing restaurant! The food was wonderful and all the staff were fabulous, accomodating us when we arrived more than half an..."

Jo-Anne Irwin

"True French style, outstanding food, great wine list, attentive but unimposing service. An easy 5..."

Peter Spasojević

"Cant recall the last time i enjoyed a dining exeperience as much as this. Service, atmosphere and of the course the food was..."

Daniel Russian

"Great service staff, superb food. Absolutely..."

John Roy

"Had a wonderful dinner here. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be coming..."

Isidora Veljovic

"Atmosphere and food were 5 star! Steak and lamb were the most tender we have had in a long time!! Would go back if we lived in..."

Laura Ray

"Amazing food amazing wine Amazing ambience amazing service Amazing company amazing..."

George Kritsonis

"It's a lovely place, warm with the fire place in winter. We regular Bistro Gitan the sister restaurant and this one is quite different. We had a..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"We love trying new steak places and this place was on our list! We came by on a Sunday night - the restaurant was nearly full. We were given the..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Have been here for dinner once with my partner, we both had steak (of course) with fries and salad. Quality of the food was excellent - rich..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Was completely blown away by the quality of the food here - rich flavours with some interesting twists and creative flairs. Tucked away in a suburban..."

Narutard

"4.5After a disappointing experience on Friday night at Bistro Gitan, the Twosheds band decided to saddle up and try its sister restaurant,..."

Two Sheds

"Attended a set menu here a few weeks ago while a friend was visiting. We were looking for a relaxed place with good food and somewhere we would feel..."

Dean Pahek

"Fantastic gastropub cross french brasserie. Forget stuffy Francois, L’hotel Gitan is a much less pretentious bistro with excellent food and..."

TheBearReview

"Outstanding service, the waiters are very attentive and accommodating. This was the first experience I’ve ever had where I’ve been out to a..."

Sophiecoulton_222

"DO: The steak, fish and seafood board. DON'T: Forget the prawns and amazing desserts. TIP: Takes bookings. Also check the..."

David Food Leasing

"I really wanted to love this place. But the food is just not good enough for the prices that they charge. The specials are great though. I will..."

Facebook User

"Wonderful French fare served up with a knowing smile and a fairly good understanding of the produce. Let me be clear, this is good French food, but..."

JDP79

"Well , L’Hotel Gitan was a off the cuff booking and am so happy Coco Bloom and I went , I’m giving my high marks for service and knowledge of..."

Benjamin Bloom

"Great place for a boozy lunch, food never disappoints, certainly on the upper end of the scale but really delicious. Scallops were next level, fish..."

GG

"We celebrated a friends birthday and we were seated in the private booth, lovely Art Deco styled room. The staff were very impressive with their..."

Aj4452

"Came here for work Christmas party and it was to die for. Everything was fresh and delicious and couldn't be faulted. One of my favourite..."

Foodserra

"A large group of us dined here recently for a team celebration and had a grand old time - thanks to the food and the company. L'Hotel Gitan is an..."

Farzana

"Perfect environment, perfect food, perfect presentation and perfect drinks! A good place to chill out! Why does it had to be 140..."

William Lim Wei Yap

"The difference of opinions when it comes to restaurants, and each particular experience, can be incredible. It dawned on me that my first experience..."

Ben Lee Kong

"I was skeptical going here based on the average reviews but decided to head there anyway.First thing that struck me was the amount of..."

HospoHead

"My Partner and I highly recommend L'Hotel Gitan. Our experience was perfect from the food to the service. We ordered several starters and the Scotch..."

Tahlia Camilleri

"This is the local pub. Nice, welcoming, classy and at the same time non pretentious. It is a must try, worth driving here! Food is sublime. No..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"We came here for lunch to celebrate our Mum's birthday. Although there is no specific kid's menu, our children were accommodated with a choice of..."

Foodie

"A solid bistro. Designer casual in a converted pub. Jaques Raymond heritage but is unpretentiously aiming at casual eaters. Service is very good...."

Mike B

"We had our Christmas dinner here Friday night and it was superb. We had the private dining room. The food was great and the service was..."

Matthew Kaye

"Had a delicious dinner at L'hotel Gitan on Saturday night. The restaurant was absolutely packed and had a great vibe. We were lucky enough to get..."

Kate Dougherty

"Modern French restaurant L’Hotel Gitan is focused on natural flavours and simple, impeccable presentation, using only the freshest sustainable..."

The City Lane

"L’Hotel Gitan is one of a newer breed of restaurants that captures the best of the chef’s skills, without the pomp and ceremony of silver..."

Food Etc.

"Dined here on a busy Friday night to start we went with the stuffed cabbage meatball which had a funny name because of the waiters suggestion and I..."

Brendan Berthelot

"Another Melbourne hidden gem- to the passer by the exterior classic pub features are highly deceiving. The interior is a modern, yet art-deco style..."

Alex

"Our group of 12 secured the private dining table for a celebration dinner and it was perfect. The actual dining table was impressive - a massive..."

Fish

"Went here for the first time yesterday and it was seriously good food and service.Our waiter was a great guy (can't remember the name) tipped..."

Dave Zoogs

"Went last night to this beautiful iconic pub/hotelThe whole place was so alive... to watch the chefs cook and prepare the meals and everyone's meals..."

Lucinda Marlow

"As a local I now eat here once a week. Ambience, decor, staffing/service all right up there. Oh yes, food, all really good. As a small but fussy..."

Geoff

"Don’t be fooled by the Carlton Draught sign. While L’Hotel Gitan might look like a pub on the outside, inside it’s an Alice in Wonderland..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Steak is normally outstanding, dining is casual and not overly pricey for French food. However: kitchen is open so here's a tip guys: if your cooks..."

Nosadella

"Really like this restaurant! The modern fit-out and decor including copper cookware on shelves and funky lighting blends well with the building's..."

Tardar Sauce

"We went here last night while on the prowl for a place to eat since we didn't feel like cooking. Super glad that we didn't. Food was great. Both my..."

Johan Snyman

"We were here on opening night, so this review may not be a true representation. It was very busy, the staff tried very hard, but the food took..."

Aussie Ginger

"Came here for a midweek lunch and absolutely loved it. We sat at the bar and watched these chefs at work. Such great French food. Highly recommend..."

HH24

"This place feels good from the moment you walk in. The open kitchen is awesome (chefs work hard!). Table arrangements cleverly done to create more..."

Geoff Birtles

"Wonderful. We four lunched here and the food, wine, service was excellent. We were all delighted with our various dishes, and the open kitchen added..."

Check Please

"Impressed with the Steak Frites (Scotch Fillet was recommended by the waiter). Steak was tender and very tasty, along with the two sauces that came..."

Put The Kettle On

"My new healthy approach to life and project ‘SmallerFoodieBum’ means a restaurant with a bit of a walk involved is my new weekend destination...."

FoodieAboutTown

"I have eaten here half a dozen times since they opened late last year. Without fail, I have thoroughly enjoyed myself each time. I am slowly working..."

Bluebird3

"Yum. We had a fabulous lunch here on Friday. The only issue was trying to chose from the menu as I could easily have eaten everything on there...."

Tonitutsi

"Delightful. Our dinner last night was delightful. I would definitely return and recommend it to anyone. The staff was friendly, the food superb and..."

Oksana Tretiak

"Good buzz and great service. We had dinner here on a busy Saturday night with a group of friends. The place had a really good vibe, the service was..."

Tracylouellalee

"Thoroughly enjoyed every dish. It's a pleasure to hang out and dine in..."

Facebook User

"Im so so glad we came here. The food, flavour, drinks, staff and the interior space are great, fantastic. Its makes you wanna come back here more..."

Dcee

"An OK Experience. Having enjoyed the old 'Max' hotel just around the corner from our home, we were very excited at the prospect of a fine diner..."

Ian Beeson

"Overpriced for what it is. We went with a group of friends. The service was very friendly and efficient. Food was good, esp the desserts, but for the..."

Barbara Lawrence

"We read the negative reviews about this place prior to attending and did not find them substantiated. We loved our dining experience- the food was..."

Fooddictionary

"Was very busy being a Friday night and a little noisy in that bar area, but that's expected in any gastro pub on a Friday night. The barman was good..."

Mangia

"Big thumbs up. Visited yesterday (Thursday) lunch with our toddler in toe. Booth seat in the bar was perfect. Waitress with curly blonde hair was..."

Storm Ivy

"Sympa resto! My new go-to local haunt!. The food was honest and sensational, with our steaks and duck magrert cooked to perfection. On a Wednesday..."

Noble_rot

Mount Erica Hotel

80/100 (2390 ratings)

Restaurants

Pub

Australian

Vegan Options

Australian

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Fish

Pasta

Salad

Oyster

Fish & chips

Fish & Chips

Tapas

Schnitzel

Lamb

Pesto

Sit down

Pub

Australian

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Private Dining

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great atmosphere and great, friendly service with an imaginative and value driven menu. A truly outstanding place...."

Marc

"Good place for drink. Decent selection of..."

Parul Aggarwal

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch here today. Superb service never waiting for anything despite the place being full and people waiting for tables. The lamb..."

Enjoy It

"Came here for work drinks and I thought it was pretty standout for a pub. Decent crowd, fun but not rowdy. Sports playing on the screen, fabulous..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"It’s been more than a decade since I’ve set foot in this venue. Very glad I did. The food was great and the staff were exceptional! With a full..."

Convivialsins

"The food is just that little bit more interesting than the regular fare and that really makes all the difference when you're sorting through those..."

Alex

"A great pub! No wonder this place is popular on a Saturday night. I am thankful that they had space for my group of 12 people. I ordered the..."

Caroline Beaney

"Had the steak counter lunch. Good value at $18. Steak perfectly cooked. Couldn't fault the service. Only negative is that wine is very expensive at..."

Tee See

"Tuesday steak nights are a must here. $18 - delish. Be sure to book though. Can be tough to get a seat!A great table in front of the fire on a..."

Yuminmytum

"Good solid Aussie pub with above average food good drinks list nice staff Great fit out. Very roomy lots of seating options good crowd aswell..."

Ted Mac Gregor

"This place has such a great vibe and is in a great location. It’s awesome for a drink and the food is great too. Either grazing or for dinner. They..."

Mikayla Green

"[rated 3.5] The Mount Erica Hotel is more elegant than your usual neighbourhood pub and I have noticed it to be pretty busy on weekends and..."

Trevor Johnston

"Great service... booked online for the Tuesday steak night, arrived early and they had a table for us in 5 minutes. Staff were extra friendly, steak..."

Simon Lowe

"I hadn’t been to the Erica since their renovation, and it looks like a totally different place. Loving the sleek, modern new look and feel of..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Is it the best bar?Spell bounded by the dishes and the new renovation they have done is amazing.They serve some amazing steaks and sausage..."

Zomatofoodguide

"Nice refurb but super duper loud. Not a venue for a quite meal and catch up with friends. The acoustics make it feel like you’re in a concrete..."

Toffa24

"We went back here last week for the second time after the rebirth. Just love what they've done with the place. The food really suits the vibe and..."

More Food And Wine

"Had lunch here the other day, great new fit out and improvement on the previous incarnation. Great value counter meals, spicy italian sausages with..."

Dave

"Great vibe with the new reopening of this neighbourhood pub. Popped by to try out their Tuesday Steak Night. Great value. Nicely cooked steak...."

David Hewitt

"Had been itching to come here again after they spent months refurbing the place after new management takeover. Headed here with friends on a lovely..."

Phoebe Rothfield

"Just popped in on a spur of the moment and the new decor did not dissappoint! Its alot more up market. The place was packed for a Wednesday night,..."

Fae Lucia Cahill

"Been here twice now and will definitely return, the food is really good and the service is lovely. The beef pappardelle is a must, it is beautifully..."

Clodagh O'reilly

"A stellar selection of tap beers.. if you like em domestic. Ha. Had a house sparkling, very sweet and cider-like. Not to my taste at all. Poured some..."

MandyToorak

"Pleasantly surprised, considering the combination of positive and negative reviews present here on Zomato and elsewhere... My wife and I were..."

Steve H

"Exquisite food and fantastic service, beautiful venue for all functions. Thanks you to Mt Erika staff for such a wonderful experience, we'll..."

Evette Aharonian

"I cannot remember all of the menu but here is my synopses:1. Eggplant chips - very good and liked by kids and adults2. Piquillo Pepper..."

Timbo

"The fellas at mt erica are awsome and make awsome bacon and egg buns even though it wasnt on there menue plus there freindly and have great service..."

Nita O'hara

"Surprisingly good. Great food, great service & great wine selection. I will definitely return. Only minor point which I find regular with Spanish..."

Whats On The Grill?

"Next level! Did not expect it too be quite so great. Myself and four friends were here on Saturday night and we were all stunned at the..."

Lisafuller

"Been here 3 times and always good. Last 2 times opted for the 'feed me' menu, a selection food that requires no more thought in terms of what to..."

David

"4.5/5 - Was pleasantly surprised. Ross and the team were amazing! As locals in the area this place used to dish up slop before it became..."

ToorakM

"Great find. Exceptional staff and the selection of tapas and shares plates was outstanding , great selection of Spanish wines to accompany your..."

Nick The Greek

"The historic Mt Erica Hotel Prahran has been revamped, and is now home to Austin’s, a Spanish and Mediterranean inspired restaurant and bar. Named..."

The City Lane

"AUSTiN‘s is the newly revived eatery alongside the Mt. Erica Hotel on High Street in Prahran. The restaurant gets its name from the son of the..."

The Plus Ones

"Had a fantastic meal next door at AUSTiNs, so thought we’d better try billies as well, especially as the chef Sunny Gilbert claimed that he would..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Had Lunch at Austins with friends. The service very professional and friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic. These guys really know what they..."

Veg G Might

"Amazing food. Bought the young family down here on a wet cold Friday night. Table by the fire. Glass of beautiful Tempranillo. The prawns, barramundi..."

Disco

"The kitchen is led by respected chef, Sunny Gilbert (MoVida Next Door, Orange) who has brought with him long-time colleague and venue manager Ross..."

Gastrology

"The menu and food here is exceptional. A big focus on Seafood which is perfectly cooked with amazing sauces and spot on presentation. The kitchen is..."

Weber Man

"The food here is outstanding but, and I was relieved to hear Heston Blumenthal say so on a recent food show 'food is only a small part of dining out..."

Pinchofsalt

"We had the chance to try this hidden gem on a living social deal. The ambience of the pl is cozzy, and rustic. Food was limited to our selection due..."

Jeon

"Every Sunday, the Mt Erica Hotel transforms into a mini festival, complete with live bands and food trucks. For decadent Sunday afternoons, a..."

The Food Society

"Looks like new Owners who are Switched on, and on this side of the century! Outside seating, live sunday afternoon music, and great Atmosphere...."

Restaurant Rescue

"As a mum of two young kids, I don't get out much. We spend a lot of time and money creating amazing food at home. So to say my expectations are high..."

Jodie

"Oh my!! What a revelation.. As a chef that has spent 25 years in the kitchens of restaurants in Sydney & Melbourne, and to learn that one of the best..."

Carmen Drew

"Wow!!! Dined at Austin's last night with my wife and another couple. Yum, yum, yum, so tasty. The four of us ordered shared plates of Calamari, Pork..."

Maurizio Sama

"Celebrated a friend's 30th birthday there. Great food, friendly staff, pleasant chilled-out ambiance... will definately come back again. Highly..."

Khoa Pham

"Posted by Chasing a Plate in Prahran on 15/02/2016. Chasing a Plate dined as..."

Chasing A Plate

"The tired Mt Erica has morphed into Billy's which was the public bar and Austin's. (I have not eaten at the former). Apparently the pedigree of the..."

Check Please

"A gourmet pub menu that didn’t disappoint. Friends had the schnitzel and loved the freshness and uniqueness with the bocconcini and slaw. I had the..."

Michael Boyer

"This is the perfect local pub. Got the seafood linguine, schnitzel and a bowl of chips. Gahd dayum, it was so good. The schnitzel was so refreshing..."

Thomas Lim

"I had lunch at the Mt Erica. The food was good, I have no complaints about it. But it is, what it was...hotel/pub food, yet like a lot of other..."

John Lawson

"4.5 It is what it’s supposed to be: Pub steak night. Fast and efficient, steak came within minutes from our arrival straight off the grill with the..."

Eddie Fares

"We had a table of five and enjoyed our time at Mount Erica Hotel. Great ambience that was enhanced by an open wood fire, perfect on a cold winter's..."

Bronson Blackmore

"Great Saturday night dinner at our , almost, "Local". Very good value dishes. Including some Pub classics like Chicken Parma and Fish and..."

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