French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Prahran

L'hotel Gitan

87/100 (1690 ratings)

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Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

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Accepts Mastercard

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Private Dining

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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"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..."

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"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..."

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"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

Reverie Cafe & Dessert

87/100 (1357 ratings)

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Reservations

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Highchairs Available

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Accepts Credit Cards

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"Amazing food highly recommend, well worth the drive from Frankston, will come..."

David de Marco

"Pierrick has done it again! What a beautiful, elegant and spacious brunch cafe with his incredible desserts. I’m so glad to see the lemon tarts..."

Roslyn Foo

"Amazing food, delicious pastries and cakes! What more could one want! Highly recommend, you will truely be delighted. Decor and set out of this..."

Melissa Mercieca Charles

"When it comes to the highest level in world class patisserie and exquisite hand crafted desserts, Pierrick Boyer is at the very top of the list. An..."

PJ James

"This was the first weekend Pierrick's cafe patisserie was open to the public. It was full of people and the service was fantastic. I ordered the..."

Michelle Trevorrow

"My favourite Friday morning treat. Love the lemon tart, ginger tea and eggs made just the way I like. Friendly staff. Just a short stroll from..."

Donald Gordon

"We had our first family brunch Pierrick and it was amazingly deliciously good.I ordered the Soft Shell Chilli Crab Scrambled Egg, was so..."

Nathalie Cotte

"Absolute perfection thanks to the amazing Pierrick Boyer. The best pain au chocolat croissant with hazelnuts that I have ever tasted!..."

Barbara Hermon

"Exceptional service, highly recommend! If you want 5 star and beyond this is the..."

Connie Jamie

"Beautiful venue with pastries to die for. The lemon tart is amazing..."

Nolan Taing

"Sensational food and a wonderful place to relax - a fantastic addition to the Prahran area..."

Peter Ferrigno

"Wow is all I can say. So delicious. The vegan gluten free and nut free selection are also delicious. Staff are absolutely..."

Vic Ki

"Great cafe great spot and still the best Lemon Tart in this country!! Will be back for..."

Meghan Willingham

"Had brunch here today with friends and amongst other (amazing) things we ordered, I also got the coconut white hot chocolate. It was So Damn Good!!..."

Laura Rancie

"Placed a takeaway order and I couldn’t have been happier with it! I ordered the petit fours (which I assume is different from time to time) and got..."

Annabelle Tam

"Lovely cafe near Prahran Station. Ham and Cheese Omelette and Wagyu Burger were delicious and great value for money. Even got free pastries as we..."

Jordan Trevena

"Today Reverie Cafe played host to the charity event “Cooking For Australia” where owner Pierrick Boyer along with three other well known chefs..."

Espy Eats

"Beautiful restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea. Lots of delicious cakes to choose from. Staff are very friendly as..."

Laurence Song

"Always friendly, fresh and a beautiful setting for a coffee or full meal. Perfect Melbourne location! I love the other venues too (Ella and..."

Summer Howarth

"We’ve been here a few times and without fail each time the service has been quick, friendly and without issue. The food is delicious and we’ll..."

K Pascoe

"4.5 ⭐Thumbs up! Beautiful and spacious cafe, smooth and creamy latte, absolutely gorgeous cake and great service. Nothing not to love from..."

Scrumptious GG

"Reverie Cafe & Desserts by renowned French pastry chef Pierrick Boyer impresses with its range of pastries and sweet treats but it’s not all about..."

Gastrology

"Amazing decor. I’m a savory lover and the crispy egg was amazing. Of course Pierrick’s cakes are to die for...."

John.j.barrington

"Incredible pastries, incredible venue and incredible service... I loved every moment spent at this beautiful cafe and patisserie. In a back street of..."

Morgs71

"Reverie Cafe & Dessert is located on Izett Street in Prahran. Owned by Chef Pierrick Boyer of Le Petit Gateaux fame, this cafe is what dessert dreams..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"I hope this place does well - because it deserves to! The problem is the location - with the current building of the parklands where he car park used..."

Tinmans Treats

"Got the eggs bene with pickled carrots and kale and the famous passion fruit brownie. The eggs bene was very good, the balance of flavours worked..."

Aldrin Canta

"Have always wanted to visit Pierrick's cafe, I've been a fan of his cakes for a decade now! His cafe definitely did not disappoint.Must admit,..."

Samantha Ignalaga Huang

"So lucky to have been invited to have brunch with Pierrick Boyer on his birthday last year at his new cafe in Prahan🎂. It was a culinary..."

Platecreative

"Pierrick Boyer is one of my favourite pastry chefs of all-time, and I have been an avid fan of his cakes for ages! Although I have yet to visit his..."

Stelly

"Nice space? Yes.Huge selection of quality baked goods and dessert? YesA good food menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch? Yes...."

Linda

"Some of the best pastries and cakes in Melbourne. We came here with friends a fww weeks ago, met Pierrick and he was nice enough to take us at the..."

Split The Bill

"Pierrick Boyer is one of my favourite places to go. With a light and bright interior it's the perfect place to start your day. Just make sure to..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"I discovered this place through a friend as I tagged along with her to Pierrick Boyer’s cooking class. He showed us how to make Hazelnut slice and..."

The Food Vogue By Le Seynt

"Pierrick Boyer Cafe Patisserie is a great place for brunch & cake with family & friends. They take bookings, yay! The restaurant is quite spacious &..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Bright and spacious cafe in Prahran, with both a delectable brunch menu and a delightful cabinet of fine patisserie on offer. As the cafe market is..."

Avolette

"This new boutique cafe is spacious and offers a wide array of dishes, not forgetting their dainty-looking desserts and pastries. Their cappuccino..."

FoodforThought

"Pierrick Boyer is without a doubt one of the all time great Pastry Chefs. He learnt his craft from some of the very best.Melbourne are..."

Peter Stewart

"Beautiful shop with great seating, very friendly staff I had the best croissant with a cappuccino (chocolate atop). Cakes are out of this world. Met..."

Angela

"4.5 Headed up by recent winner of Pastry Chef of the Year, Pierrick Boyer, his newly opened namesake cafe in Prahran is showcasing his signature..."

Suzie Scribbles

"I was thrilled to be invited to Pierrick Boyer cafe. The namesake genius recently won pastry chef of the year and I’ve been a long term fan of his..."

Good Food Good Mood

"> Smashed avocado with toasted sourdough, grilled grapefruit, dukkah, Persian feta, balsamic reduction and rosemary salt..."

Breakfastpiggy

"Who likes pastry? How about breakfast? Or dessert? Your prayers have been answered with Pierrick Boyer’s new café in Prahran just off Chapel..."

State Of Steph

"Ordered a Charlotte Tiffany cake for a birthday. Received impeccable service. I made contact over the phone and via email before making a purchase..."

TresHungry

"Have eaten here once and have had cakes multiple times. Cannot fault Pierrick Boyer Cafe Patisserie at all. The offering here is versatile and has..."

El Diabeeto

"Wow, this is one cafe you need to visit. With the usual brekkie dishes oozing with flavour, taking it back to simple dishes done well. But make sure..."

Amy W

"Loved my experience here today! The staff were attentive, the pastries and cakes the best as expected, and even the savoury food was delish- my fav..."

Wendy Tseng

"My dad took me here for lunch today. i had the breakfast burger which was DELICIOUS. my Dad had the Wagyu Burger that really looked yummo too...."

Ciel Murcott

"What a wonderful new addition to Prahran! Had a great experience here for brunch today. The staff are really nice and friendly. We got the..."

Laura Rancie

"DO: Any of the cakes on offer. My particular favourite was the apple tart, the hazlenut crunch and the Marie Antoinette coloured one...."

David Food Leasing

"Pierrick has done it again! What a beautiful, elegant and spacious #brunch cafe with his incredible #desserts. I’m so glad to see the lemon tarts..."

Roslyn Foo

"Absolutley Amazing. Kids loved the Hot Chocolates and the wife andi had the best pastries we have had in along time. Looking forward to taking a..."

Ddz

"It's like going on an adventure whenever we come to this place, you don't know what to expect and it never disappoints.The cakes were..."

Vivi Halim

"Very positive initial impression - the wife and I went with a few of her friends for a quick coffee and a small bite to eat. For the parents out..."

Leo Hogan

"This place blew me away! The most amazing desserts I have ever tasted and great breaky. Friendly staff and a cool layout. Can’t wait to go back and..."

Kaylamimi

"Pierrick Boyer is a very familiar name on the Melbourne, and international, patisserie scene. I have been a fan for a long time so when I heard that..."

Ray H

"What a great place. Excellent pastries and cakes as always produced by Pierrick and his team. The breakfast menu is innovative and quality of the..."

Michael A Bloom

"Amazing! We made the journey down to PB’s this morning not knowing what to expect. I ordered the ‘Save the shroom for dessert’ such a delicious..."

Allison

"Wow! What an incredible new cafe in Prahran. I was here yesterday and bought a chocolate cake for my little ones birthday and it was the best cake..."

ToorakM

"Menu seems limited at first. But quality is good. Had the sausage and beans with toast and chips. Taste on point. Plus you can get dessert from their..."

Oscar Riches

"Honestly, I didn't know what to expect coming to this café, lo and behold I now hold high expectations every time I go for a coffee and..."

Daniel Dunienville

"Reverie is our local coffee shop just underneath our office. Absolutely love this place. Coffee is absolutely fantastic. Service is great too and..."

Charles Kurth

"Collect my cake on my cat's birthday to share with neighborhood today. Reverie Cafe, Warm welcoming, stylish and really enjoyable every time visit...."

XZ C

"Due to covid, our breakfast place in StKilda, was not open, so we travelled to Prahran, to a Cafe we had lunch at a few times (always good). It was..."

Save the orangutangs

"This place is an absolute treat. I have been wanting to properly sit and eat at Reverie for a while as I used to follow the chef Pierrick Boyer on..."

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