European cuisine: the best places to taste it in South Yarra
5 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Selected filters:
"Food was pretty good. Not that fantastic considering its price. Service was good. Might come..."
Emily3228450293
"My first time here and it was an absolute delight! I highly recommend the canard l'orange...."
ImHungry
"This place is awesome, all the dishes on the menu, I wanted to try them all.All the dishes that we chose are greatCame to this place..."
Crazzzy
"Chez Olivier is a place which has been on my list and when I finally found an opportunity to go, I seized it and booked it without Mr D knowing (my..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Went for a relaxed lunch on a Sunday. Classic french and every dish was great. Will be back for lunch another time and probably go for beef..."
RM
"Early Friday dinner with bestie at Chez Olivier. Classic French menu. Good seasoning for steak tartare. Beautifully cooked Tournedos Rossini. Juicy..."
Zozozo
"Back in Melbs and branching out from my usual brunch posts! And I have to say, this was probably the best dinner of my life.We came to Chez..."
The Brunchabout Diaries
"Love the almond butter, it’s really nice. The snail is a bit lack of flavour. The foie gras was average. Love the steak, cooked beautifully and..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Say bonjour to quintessentially French, indulgent cuisine at Chez Oliver Le Bistro in Prahran. Whilst I haven’t had that much French cuisine..."
Donutsam
"Be transported to France whilst remaining in the heart of Melbourne. This restaurant has everything that a French cuisine lover could desire - cosy,..."
Dakota O
"We had a very lovely evening at Chez Olivier, starting with the welcoming and attentive staff and the great range of food and dessert. Between four..."
Kylmh
"Beautiful food and ambience. The place was packed even on a Tuesday night, and we were lucky to bag a table for our party of 3. They were running a..."
Narutard
"This is the first time I’ve been here and all I could say is the food is excellent and price wise is quiet decent and affordable. I wouldn’t high..."
Ayapom
"Boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and it was an amazing experience. We ordered the DEGUSTATION menu and it was worth it. MUST TRY:..."
Jenny’s Food Adventures
"I enjoy coming here on special occasions and have done for years (when Olivier use to own it). Its a nice cosy french restaurant for a romantic..."
Mel2018
"I quite simply adore this place. Filled with wonderful food wine and happiness.P.S. do yourself a favour and eat the 🍋 tart. Will be..."
Jess C
"Pleasant sunny Sunday lunch. Opted for the lunch menu and added dessert.The Camembert roti is amazing (very rich, we had it to share), beautiful..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"(Sunday 17/9/2017)Partner found this place because she loves French foods and patisserie.The place may look small, but it has a..."
Pauliwag
"Was here for a Saturday lunch. Main things I remembered from my experience- The best bit- the chocolate fondant has anchored to number..."
Secret Taster
"Chez Olivier started our obsession with French onion soup and seafood bisque. After so many years, we are yet to find a better offering and routinely..."
JT
"The restaurant is easy to find. We ordered set menu $95and cheese plates, Service is good, decoration, location, food, display, wines are averaged...."
Naomi
"The venue is small but intimate. Food is 10/10, beautifully cooked. I recommend almost everything on the menu! Wine selections are decent for the..."
Foodlover
"The restaurant and food here definitely reminds me of Paris (with some Aussie hints). The staff is friendly, the decor is warm and cozy. The beef pie..."
Em
"Quality food. The steak tartare was delicious and the Tuesday evening steak frites - the black angus scotch fillet and crispy fries was excellent..."
Mrs Mark
"Great place for a catchup with friends. The servers were efficient & friendly & all speak French which is an added bonus. The food was amazing. The..."
Zuma Sinclair
"Came here for Friday lunch, it didn't appear too busy. Mains:Cassoulet and Canard A L'Orange. The former was more your ordinary casserole dish...."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Came here for dinner and started with escargot and seafood bisque. It was fantabulous - the seafood bisque is sort of an essence. Full of flavours..."
Dee Dee
"Chez Oliver might look like a quaint little restaurant but it's hidden with many rooms. Ambience was great and it was a nice place for a quiet,..."
FoodforThought
"A pleasant dinner, but the food didn't blow me away or anything. My fave dish was the definitely the escargot, which were garlicky and..."
Anh Nguyen
"With it’s rustic decor, delicious French cuisine and extensive international wine & aperitifs selection, Chez Olivier offers a touch of Paris..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Very good restaurant. Couldn't fault it. We had a lovely table upstairs by the window to celebrate my birthday. The staff were very friendly and..."
Natalee Hocking
"Very good place. Spent a beautiful dinner. Staff really friendly and the food was awesome !! My steak was perfectly cooked and the mashed potatoes..."
Fanny Foodie
"We have been to Chez Olivier on several occasions over a period of time and have found, which is most refreshing, the quality of their food and..."
Foodinfocusz
"Service is extremely great, and the atmosphere is so good too! Amazing food, taste so delicious! Price is moderate. Havent got a..."
Sam Nelson
"Chez Olivier was a terrific dining experience. Very little to fault about this place. Essential dishes are the Gambas au Pernod and the Beef..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Had the pleasure of dining at Chez Olivier for our wedding anniversary and I must say we were not disappointed! Both mine and my husband's entree..."
Tania McIntyre
"Really quite outstanding Parisian fare, set in a suitably cramped terrace with bistro overlays.Wine list is almost perfect. Not pretentious..."
Peter White
"A busy French restaurant in Prahran, an old time favourite for our family & friends. We've been at Olivier's for years now to celebrate our..."
Sebastien
"Got taken out for lunch and lucky I picked this restaurant! It's superb!!Foods 2: I think if you eat something and it makes you feel happy..."
World In A Bite
"This is the second time I came for this French restaurant and it's still full house where booking is highly recommended. However, the food wasn't as..."
Angie Bone
"Words cannot describe how amazing this place is! The food was so delicious and the wine amazing!! I love the rustic look of the restaurant and the..."
Elodie Triton
"Okay, so there’s been a bit of a theme lately and we have to admit that there is a particular cuisine in which we have been frequenting more often..."
One Piece Left
"A very good French bistro. The service is efficient and totally french, which really helps make the experience more engrossing. The..."
Mdroc1
"Good food, friendly France speaking staffs. Entree was selection was good, we had the Beef Tartare, it was one of the best that I had eaten. The..."
LAL
"Cosy and intimate venue, attentive hosts, and a satisfying feed. We shared entrees of prawns and the foie gras terrine, followed by coq au vin and..."
Daz
"Fantastic French restaurant. Had the duck and it was exceptional. Great intimate setting. Excellent wine menu also. Well priced for what you are..."
Whats On The Grill?
"What an amazing meal we had. The soup was sensational and quite authentic french onion soup. The cassoulet was delish and confit duck also as..."
Steven Paul
"Wonderful French dining experience!Gorgeous venue and setting; lovely waitstaff.So many options on the menu - it was hard deciding! Even..."
Fiona Gass
"French cuisine is an all time favourite of mine and Chez Olivier has been on my list for what seems like an eternity. I finally dined here tonight..."
Kate Dougherty
"Had lunch here. The best lunch experience we ever had, waiter was very attentive. Amazing taste. Must try the steak Baguette, the combination of..."
Im_melb
"Chez Olivier is not your normal Restaurant. If busy, expect to be treated as an annoying interruption to the managers very important evening...."
Geoff
"My friends and I decided to check out this place to see why it's so popular and it was a right decision.We came quite early for dinner. We..."
Hereandthere
"Great food and atmosphere Highly recommend it Great value lunch menu too!Will definitely be heading back here soon!Great service..."
Ben Ferguson
"..."
JZY
"Chez Olivier- authentic French cuisine on greville st. Had an amazing dinner with friends, tried authentic French delicacies and devoured French..."
Christian Clarke
"An amazing dining experience! I can't sing enough praises for the beef tartare and the delicious snails. The flavours were fantastic. A great place..."
Dan
"Satisfyingly authentic French food with very good service in a quaint setting. Really enjoyed our experience and we will definitely be back. The..."
Steve Levon
"Romantic French restaurant with Devine foodThis restaurant impressed us from the moment we arrived. The complimentary bread with cinnamon..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"Chez Olivier locates at busy district in Prahran. It's a very compact restaurant and we had a chance sat on level 2 close to the window overlooking..."
Hello World!
"It's been many years since we last visited Chez Olivier. A modern take on French classics, we were particularly impressed by the beautiful..."
SK
"By far my favourite French restaurant in Melbourne! I come here at least once a year! The service is impeccable and the food fantastic every time!..."
Small And Tall Eats
"Just tried the new venue. Still the same wonderful food and outstanding service. I love the new look and the new venue. So much easier to..."
MalvernCustomer
"Nice food ang great service.This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, little bit pricey but it worth to try for special..."
Danny Kang
"There should be more places like this, they have thoughtfully considered the presentation and attended to the details of each course. I had the duck..."
Sven C Nilsson
"Every bite was melt in your mouth good. From the starter of house baked bread to the canard confit main. Every mouthful was a pleasure to indulge...."
Tahnee Towers
"Had an amazing meal at this bistro last night. The food was of a very high quality. The steak tartare was probably the best I've eaten outside of..."
Deanna_smith
"Walking out of the restaurant in a food coma is what every foodie wants and this place definitely gives you that. It was my first time trying a..."
Saranjah
"Classy, sophisticated, old fashioned, country-living styled food. I've never been to France, but the minute I ate here, I knew it was an accurate..."
Jasmine Ha
"A French friend took me here, stating that this was one of the better French restaurants around Melbourne and who am I to argue.She also..."
MSY123
"This french restaurant never disappoints, Love eating here and the french accents on the waiters is a great added bonus. My favourite restaurant..."
Nadia Ward
"Had dinner here last night and had been recommended by friends to try Chez Oliver, bonus it was in the entertainment book as well.Very cosy place,..."
Lyn
"Went here for my boyfriend's birthday. Amazing staff! Very attentive waitress as she offered to put sparkles and happy birthday writing for my..."
Crazy Foodie
"Beautiful classic French restaurant with a cosy upstairs. The menu is extensive range from all time favorite foie gras, snails to homely casseroles...."
Lorli
"Great neighbourhood French bistro. Love the BYO night! Good value in town especially with only $2 corkage that night. Attentive service. Duck was..."
David Hewitt
"Their seafood bisque is sooooopo tasty and one of the best i have ever tasted. U need bread to dipWith the soup though.. Their lunch special is..."
J88
"Partner took me here on my birthday and they had a white rose on my napkin and petals around the table. It was extremely good effort on the..."
Sandy Pok
"CHARMING PLACE, FRENCH CLASSICS WELL PREPARED -- Chez Oliver feels and looks like a real Parisian bistro. It is woody, cozy, welcoming and..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Great restaurant - especially if it's a cold/wintery night. We ordered the melted Camembert with roti for entree, main was bœuf bouringnong with a..."
Tardar Sauce
"We went here for our anniversary. Staff were lovely & we had the best steak we've ever eaten! Seriously! The staff made our night memorable as..."
Leslie Lawrence
"I adore this bistro. It has such a cosy Parisian feel. The complimentary bread and butter...oh my goodness the butter is divine! Beautiful duck..."
Avolette
"Great French food, good wine list with local and European wines, great fun and friendly service and quite reasonable prices. Will definitely come..."
Brendo - The Malvern Purist
"I had the pleasure of dining at Chez Olivier last night. My expectations were high but I was let down by the poor quality of produce and detail in..."
Cameron Szalc
"I’d say it’s probably the best French cuisine I’ve ever had in Melbourne. Every single dish I had was simply amazing and I was so stuffed that..."
Adam Wang
"A treat to enjoy some French flavours at this restaurant. Not high end formal dining so you can chill to very good quisine & service without the..."
Ianeta Taylor
"A friend highly recommended Chez Olivier and I have to say they did not disappoint. The food was great, the service whilst they seemed a bit..."
Rae Leong
"Very Good!
I believe that the chef is French because it is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne where the food actually tates Like French food -..."
Gabriela Pereira
"Service was great, ambiance was ok too. The steaks and the sauce although looked very good could be much better. I ordered medium rare and all around..."
Ali “Jeff” Jafari
"Staff were good but they got a bit too busy and everyone seemed to be confused (e.g. we just ordered then a different waitress came around and asked..."
Marietta
"The best French dining experience I have had in a very long time.
We wanted to do something special for my partner’s birthday. We settled on Chez..."
Lex Coleman
"Lovely little French restaurant, friendly staff and delicious food and some of the best oysters!
Would..."
"Well what can you say?
* Dinning at its best
* Amazing Staff
* Insane food and wines
There was a mouth party and all my taste buds were invited.
I'm..."
Anthony Meehan
"Dear Bistro Gitan Team thank you so much for making another milestone anniversary so memorable. We adore the chic, understated decor, our favourite..."
Heather Belle Murphy
"My husband and I ate here last night and I can easily say that it's the best French food I've eaten in Australia. The champagne was outstanding & the..."
Bex Gailey
"We had a beautiful lunch Bistro Gitan last Saturday. One of my fav restaurants in Melb. Food and service was..."
Emily Sullivan
"Really enjoyed our meal
Friendly, attentive staff and delicious..."
Julie Kutchel
"Service was excellent and food was exactly what I imagined when ordered... how spoilt can you be to give this a bad review? It was great and I..."
Sarah Jay Chapman
"One of Melbourne's best!! With great look and feel, Gitan's fun and friendly staff provide excellent service. The food is wonderful, the wine list is..."
Joshy Mellor
"Love the food and love the service!! Haven’t been let down yet, keep up the good work..."
Joanna Kagioglou
"Beautiful food, service fantastic. Love this..."
Marlene Verity
"From the moment you walk in the door the Bistro Gitan experience begins. The service, the food, drinks are just perfection- love this..."
Harriet Keatley
"Great food , good wine and great service . Strongly recommended..."
Garrington Jane
"Brilliant service - Marcelle thank you! Food..."
Elsie The Cow
"Four friends enjoying dinner on a Friday evening. What a great night, it started at the front door & just got better from there. Excellent food, wine..."
Mark Chalker
"It is an absolute pleasure to dine in an establishment as fine as Bistro Gitan.No faults.Excellent service combined with equally as good..."
Magpie
"Jacques Reymond was my favourite French restaurant in Melbourne..great service and impeccable food and I was a bit upset when it was closed. I had..."
RM
"Had a lovely lunch here with a friend. Beautiful building converted from an old Victorian pub. Warm inviting interior. We chose from the ‘Formule..."
Petit Gastounet
"Elegant French in friendly refined surroundings. I'd heard the name Jacques Reymond since moving to Melbourne, and always assumed I'd eat at one of..."
Melbourne Patron
"I came here for a work Christmas lunch and I couldn't fault anything. The service was great and the food was excellent. The entrees were just the..."
Stephanie Yeoh
"Had a lovely experience dining at Bistro Gitan. Lovely little restaurant, well-decorated, with a nice and cosy atmosphere. We chose various dishes..."
Jamie
"This is an excellent place for an unpretentious dining experience despite its location.Food is great with warm friendly service. We had a casual..."
Johnno
"Solid performer with a good value lunch menus tucked around the back of South Yarra. The tall chair tables are uncomfortable make sure you are..."
Weber Man
"We’ve been a few times and it never disappoints, the service, ambiance and food is always great, the staff are always very attentive, fair value..."
Jenny Hetherington
"This place offers excellent service and food. The seating areas are separated into formal table setting, lounge room (near fire place) and bar..."
Emi Sui
"@Bistro Gitan To say French is my favourite cuisine would be an understatement!Everything we tried was fantastic, my friend Gaya and I..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"This place is easy to get to now that the tram is at the front door. Once inside I was greeted by a friendly French backpacker (I presume), like most..."
Nastie Pastie
"It was a beautiful night dining here with my partner. We enjoyed every plate we ordered and was impressed by Bistro Gitan. We mainly ordered their..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Food is French with some modern fusion 10/10. Great combination of classical French and modern Australian flavours.Atmosphere 9/10 more classic..."
MelbourneFood
"Wow what a lovely experience, we decided to come here for our 10th anniversary and everything was delicious, attentive staff who ensured that we..."
Krishna Brannigan
"My dinner companion selected the venue as it was close by. I was a tad hestitant due to the very limited menu (particularly for mains) but I am glad..."
JJ
"Australia’s top kitchen talent comes together this month to do their bit for children displaced by the conflict in Syria. Following the inspiring..."
Gastrology
"Very pleasant casual French bistro on a light filled corner. Service was friendly and food was well paced. Particularly liked the beef tartare in..."
The Napoli Alert
"Beautiful setting, recommended for a romantic date at night or a business lunch in the afternoon.Attentive arrived offset by not so much..."
Acky
"the service was amazing, the host is very prompt and friendly, our table waiter was superb, oysters & entree was so so so delicious, but to be honest..."
Lalita Saiprania De Palma
"Top notch food - really delicate flavours and tremendously tasty. Solid service and would highly recommend. We had a cocktail and a bit of wine, so..."
Deena Hooper
"We have lived around the corner from Bistro Gitan for almost 5 years, and for some reason have yet to make the visit. Being our anniversary, I..."
Stuck In Transit
"We have been long time regulars at Bistro Gitan. The food is always excellent . The lunch deal is inticing for a quick business lunch we recommend..."
SeanSharon
"Firstly the setting is amazing, tucked away and not in the heart of any main eatery strip. The building is warmly lit and the decor inside is..."
Andrew Kelly
"My favourite place for steak and chips or for something a little more fancy, Bistro Gitan consistency severs up beautiful and mouth-watering food...."
LaFussPot
"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne. I'll qualify by saying there have been plenty of more impressive restaurants I've been to, but as a local bistro..."
Matt
"My friend and I went there last night and had the oysters, escargot, liver parfait, beef tartare and two mains on the special menu (lamb rack and..."
Hao Le
"Absolutely loved this place from the minute I walked in. I can't fault anything, my partner and I had fresh oysters, escargot, salmon, duck and steak..."
Lauren
"A great place to dine out! It's quite good for work functions too and the staff is super friendly. The food is great as it's a fine dining..."
Prageeth Silva
"One of my favourites, been coming here regularly for years now. Great atmosphere and staff perfectly complement the food. Tonight we enjoyed the..."
Brunch Gaz
"Great atmosphere and all round dining experience. Staples:Natural oystersSteak and friesSomething different:Liver..."
Cocinero Picante
"What a beautiful dining experience, from the amazing food to the lovely service- not an every day restaurant price wise, but if you're looking for a..."
Foodie
"Excellent food and outstanding service. Great wine selection. A real gem of a place. My only reservation was that it was too loud and crowded but..."
Timeroz
"Perfect in every way. Delicious food, wonderful staff and atmosphere to write home about. The weekly specials are always superb and the wine list is..."
JRJD
"Flawless as expected! The special of the day was the duck risotto with thin slices of truffle and beetroot which I think they need to permanently..."
@LivForFood
"Exquisite French food and fantastic service by the wait staff. French basics on the main menu and some great traditional favorites on the specials..."
Frank Cerra
"After dining at Bistro Gitan, I realised that we as Melburnians are so spoiled for choices. This is another example of a really good restaurant,..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"Had lunch here today based on a friends recommendations. Was not disappointed with good service, great French food and a well presented..."
Gorilla
"A new favourite!. Memorable Steak and Fries, relaxed vibe, beautiful space and attentive staff ... I'm a..."
Patserella
"Went here for dinner in Saturday night. We all loved it. The food was amazing and wines to match. We will be back. The staff were excellent and..."
Maggieandemmelbourne
"Situated picture-perfectly opposite leafy Fawkner Park, it was hard to feel we weren’t at a toasty dining hole in Paris. It’s a restaurant owned..."
Jrj
"Gitan excelled when it came to the atmosphere and, perhaps more importantly, created the..."
The Chameleon
"I keep coming back regardless of the time of year whether for lunch or dinner or a glass of interesting wine and charcuterie plate. I will be..."
Lorne
"Perfect for long lunches. Skilled, knowledgable and friendly waiters. The food is beautifully rustic; the space elegant and inviting. My favourite..."
Loveandmalbec
"I had walked past a number of times on my way to South Yarra and the restaurant always looked popular. We were walk ins and a table was found for us...."
Tainui McGregor
"Love this place! Recently moved into the area and think it may be our new local. Great food, great staff and great atmosphere. Especially love their..."
Sammy12_D
"A Most Pleasant Celebration. We came to the Bistro Gitan to celebrate my wife's birthday and could not have chosen a better restaurant. It was a..."
Grome
"Pâté is to die for :). Good food and service. Nice and..."
Flighttonight
"THIS FAMILY GETS IT RIGHT!. First time Friday night Dinner. Full house, busy & bustling. Everything Fabulous. Superb, engaging & earnest service from..."
Sam
"Magnifique! Every boccatto was a celebration, the service was warm and impeccable, a wonderful experience.We were a party of 7 celebrating a..."
Jorge G
"Live around the corner, have been twice! Excellent on both occasions, food service and wine all..."
Sharon Finneran
"Best chicken liver pasta ever!. My only complaint is that the chicken liver pasta is sooo good, that I can't bring myself to order anything else! Lol..."
Bella Vista
"Had dinner here tonight, entree, main dessert and drink, absolute amazing experience, the staff were exceptional, incredibly informed on all of the..."
Just Me
"In the hands of professionals. Have eaten at BG three times now, twice at lunch and once for dinner. Have commented each time on how solid and..."
RobG
"The more I go to restaurants the more I enjoy the times that are relaxed and easy. Even the place that has the most attitude is more warm and..."
Ben Lee Kong
"TUES NITE DINNER WITH CHEF. 9/4/13 Early 6.30pm dinner. Warmly welcomed, invited to bar or; be seated at our table. Considering their bar is such a..."
CHEQUE PLEASE
"Really enjoyed our meal at Gitan the other night, really enjoyed it indeed. Delicious whitebait starters, bread, pork belly, red wine and creme..."
Skujam
"Great food & service. Portions not huge but good quality. Staff we're very friendly and helpful. Can't fault..."
Pjr
"Good "buzz" restaurant. Had lunch at BG the food is delicious, the service good and atmosphere agreeable. But like most "buzz' restaurants the mains..."
David Zweck
"Loved it. Delicious food, the decor and atmosphere welcoming and very attractive. Staff all friendly and very unpretentious. Best dining experience..."
Kel
"Good local. Nice little place the food is reasonably good the service a bit hit and miss but overall probably better than france soir . def will be..."
Felicity Campoflore
"Wholesome meals at Bistro Gitan!. Anywhere that does a crab lasagna I am there. Love my crab and they do a good one here. Service was a highlight,..."
Imo
"Delicious!!. I had the pork parmentier, which had delicious bite size chunks of pork belly, and brussel sprouts in it, topped with creamy mashed..."
Mel
"Oh my bavette!. I went here with a large group (ten) and the team at Gitan could not have been better. We had several different food allergies which..."
Pip
"A regular visitor now... So much so the staff know me which is fun. Menu is lovely and always changing. Wine list is great and they are always on..."
Coffeeperson02
"Magnifique. Took my family for my daughters birthday and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Great food, service and ambience. One of my favourites..."
Luna
"Was here for dinner last night. Thoroughly enjoyed the meals, in particular the appetizers and entrees. Highlights were the crab lasagne and pigs..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Hidden gem. I'm so glad someone recommended this hidden gem because we had the most beautiful dinner here. Such a cosy, warm atmosphere; terrific..."
Sth Yarra Local
"Went here for my birthday celebration and couldn't have asked for a better night. The wait staff were amongst the best I've ever experienced! We..."
Marmadook
"Great restaurant, excellent food quality. Staff are friendly and helpful. Lot of good and interesting offers on the wine list (by the bottle) which I..."
Arron M
"A truly special dining experience. Exceptional service, super delicious food, good size portions and good prices. The manager Marseille made us feel..."
Hussla 1982
"A really nice French restaurant 🇫🇷
Got their eye fillet with fries and a side salad 🤩
Really nice well cooked medium rare steak. They serve..."
Wineboyo
"We celebrated our Anniversary with 14 guests and from the minute we walked in until the time we left we felt thrilled that we had booked this amazing..."
Moira Dobson
"This is my second visit and I have to say this is a high quality private relaxed dining experience. The staff are very well read and know their..."
Gareth Randall
"I came for my girlfriends birthday and it was good but unfortunately not great. The service is good and they check in with you regularly. The food..."
Andrew Ford
"Had an amazing experience here for me wife's birthday. I have no idea why I had not found this restaurant before but rest assured we will be..."
Graham Waller
"Sometimes you go out to dinner and are underwhelmed by the quality of cooking, knowledge of service, general ambience. This will not happen at Bistro..."
"I first visited Cosi a few months ago and didn’t like it (not a single thing!). When a friend recommended it for lunch, I declined. And then she..."
Moose
"☀️☀️☀️ATTENTION ☀️☀️☀️ 16/09/2019The Cucinetta Melbourne Team is the OFFICIAL new Owner of Cosi Bar Ristorante since..."
Der Suchende
"Wow, I don't know what to rate higher, the service or the food. Whilst the food was amazing, especially the desert, the service was outstanding...."
Steve Levon
"Had lunch and wine with a girlfriend today and was very impressed!Service, food and atmosphere all excelled.Has an outdoor garden setting..."
Mary Merrington
"4.5 On arrival in Cosi you’ll think you’ve walked into a trendy South Yarra bar. It’s dimly lit interior is in stark contrast to outside and..."
Suzie Scribbles
"The blue swimmer crab is to die for here and well priced at $29 another favourite of mine here is the sirloin steak with the parsnip purée, good..."
George David Michaelides
"Not too long ago we were in the mood for some Italian and decided to check out Cosi in South Yarra. Ratings for the restaurant were quite high and..."
One Piece Left
"I decided to take my work department to Cosi Bar Ristorante for a Christmas work lunch. We got a lovely table in the courtyard. The food..."
Caroline Beaney
"3rd time I've been here in a year. My top italian restaurant judging by food alone. Wine is another matter.No.2 is cafe e cuccina which is..."
Ads Davies
"The best place to go for a night out with friends or a date night. I've been a few times now and have not been disappointed. The food is high..."
Sonia
"With this caliber of chef at the helm overseeing every dish that is severed, there’s no doubt that every single item we sampled today was..."
Penguineats
"Excellent restaurant, & aesthetically - beautiful, warm and cosy are the adjectives that spring to mind. The service was delightful from the..."
Speccy
"Dined at Cosi as part of a scoopon. I was super impressed with the value, quality of food and the service. The deal we purchased included 2 courses..."
Kate Dougherty
"Nice. Very lovely place to be. Our wait staff was friendly. We were there in early Feb. weeknight. Not too busy. The night was full of chatting away...."
Secret Taster
"Cosi has plenty of regulars, who even chat the whole day away from early afternoon till dinnertime. We weren’t planning on staying quite that long,..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Great food, very cosy.Every dish was great, there is nothing you would not eat. A touch of Italy in Melbourne. Would I come here again.....maybe as..."
Mo
"We came with a scoopon deal so weren't expecting anything amazing but ended up blown away by the quality of the food. Every course tasted amazing and..."
Janie Brown
"We had high hopes after looking at pictures of the food but this surpassed all expectations! Food was absolutely amazing, one of the nicest meals..."
Hidden
"A Saturday walk up. Lucky to get a table, offered samples of red wine 🍷 ... Between us we ordered wagyu beef and barramundi with selection of..."
RoughRed
"Been here several times for coffee. Barista serves excellent coffee and hot chocolate to the individual needs.We had early dinner on Sunday..."
Leena
"Cosi is a fine dining place in South Yarra which is intimate. Its an Italian place known for its finesse. Here the service was impeccable and the..."
Katherine Chiu
"We came here for our anniversary and absolutely LOVED it!Everything from the warm & prompt reception to the fabulous server with a beautiful..."
Tino Quirino
"We had a lovely evening at Cosi! The staff were welcoming, diligent (never had to ask for more water/ wine etc) and they were so friendly. We had a..."
Live To Eat
"As a local I have been meaning to visit Cosi since I moved to the area 2 years ago. Should have done it earlier. Nice place. Excellent..."
Geoff
"Cosi was the perfect restaurant for our occasion last night. It is one of our preferred restaurants for its quality food, service and pleasant..."
Angela
"OK where to start with this place. Well, the sommelier will definitely help you if you are stuck! We have been here 4 times in the last month or two...."
Magoo
"Had lunch at this restaurant with a group of girlfriends, it was great! We sat out in the newly renovated courtyard, so beautiful on a sunny..."
Mrs Ramjet
"Lovely spot for what has always been excellent food. Have been here 3-4 times and always enjoyed it. The chateau briand we had last time was the best..."
Mike Johnston
"Good wine bar / restaurant. Great place to drop in for a few drinks or relax and enjoy a meal. Good range of daily specials and friendly and..."
Nick The Greek
"good food -risotto and mezze plate is recommended. However really bad service. Waiters are rude and obnoxious! Mains were not served until people who..."
Jia Krant
"Fancy looking restaurant with nice ambience and food is on the pricier side. Enjoyed the eye fillet with blue cheese, but not quite liked the..."
May
"I have been going here for years. I heard there is new owner. Last Friday night was packed and buzzing. The food was really awesome. Suckling pig,..."
Jane
"Brillant. The service was outstanding. The meals 9 out 10. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely go back again...."
Garry Patten
"Excellent service!!! The steak was pretty good..."
FoodHunter
"I had not been to Cosi for a couple of years, always thinking it over priced and not that good, but it was actually very pleasant this visit. The..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"New Cosi?. We hadn't been to Cosi for a couple of years and what a difference we noticed! Not sure if or when new owners came in but everything was..."
Sarah Boukouras
"Outstanding food and atmosphere. I go to Cosi regularly and I'm always so impressed! The vibe is relaxed but sophisticated, the service is always..."
Missk Kristie
"Great Dining Experience. Excellent, for someone who has limited taste of Italiano - the flavours and good quality produce stirred my taste buds -..."
Donaldfernandez
"Don't often trek over to south yarra for dinner, remembered why when our table was double booked (easy mistake to make) but the woman from the other..."
Foodiebec
"Love this place. Hadn't been to Cosi for a while. My party of four needed "coffee and cake" and Cosi were warm, friendly and happy to accommodate...."
Teresa
"Good food, great service. Had a lovely meal at cosi Saturday night. The service was great, very attentive and friendly. Nice atmosphere and good food..."
Sez222
"Came in for pre Xmas drinks and nibbles. Busy night, so I think a little short- staffed, but the service was still polite, attentive and the wines..."
Jo Coombe
"Beautiful food. Beautiful courtyard. Had one of the best pork belly and roast lamb rump. Will be..."
Ong Horng Shii
"A cold evening, sitting by the fire with wines, oysters, antipasto platter, pappardelle, linguine marinara.. all up was $132 less Entertainment Book..."
Tardar Sauce
"Cosi serves up consistently wonderful coffee every time - nice touch with the coconut merengue on the side . wonderful service lovely friendly staff..."
Coffee Patrol
"Tucked away in the heart of one of Melbourne's most celebrated thoroughfares lies Cosi. All the key ingredients for a great night out can be found..."
David Murphy
"Delicious. Fantastic service and beautiful pasta. Reasonably priced wine by the glass. No faults in the food or service. Will definitely..."
Epicurean
"Pretty good. Went for a work function. Service: 8/10Food: 8/10; most delicious chocolate souffle, definitely recommendHad the linguine..."
Claudia Boni
"I enjoyed the nice winter evening in a warm and "Cosi" restaurant. I loved the Nice warm fire and traditional white tablecloths. They adapted their..."
Kristina Blanksby
"Amazing chocolate souffle and the mains are good but overpriced fr what is on offer considering you can get similar food across the road for $10 less..."
Four From Four
"Still a great dining experience. In this day of hard table tops and bustling Asian and Mexican being all the rage it is great t be able to step of..."
Jono
"Very attentive waiting staff, unique menu and delicious food. Highlights we're the duck pate for entree and the pork and fennel sausages for main...."
A Man Of Melbourne
"Flawless service. Well, nearly flawless service as the main was served without cutlery. Oops. The service was otherwise attentive without being..."
Flatpack
"Crispy crispy duck. We were in South Yarra and decided to pop in for a quick meal. We ended up there for 3 courses, 4 if you include the port and had..."
Delaurus
"Good neighbourhood restuaurant. Nothing special. Not as buzzy as it used to be which is a shame. The area needs a good wine bar type resturant where..."
Lovesgoodfood
"Ultimate !!. We recently had a weekend done in Melbourne and stummbled across Cosi. i must say, its the best dining experience we have had in a long..."
Melissa Mann
"Went to Cosi a while ago on busy Friday night. Food was fantastic! Friendly staff and great atmosphere. I have recommended it to a few friends. I..."
Koh-Chan
"Chrisso. We come down to Melbourne from Queensland to dine in Melbournes finest restaurants. We return to Cosi every time we visit. The menu is well..."
Chrissoo
"Consistent+quality=good experience! We like this as a nice lunch destination. Great cooks in the kitchen-really know what there doing. Match this..."
Luke
"Food is not too bad... price is too..."
IL RE
"2 chefs not so impressed, food was fresh and delicious accept for one dish, the tomato & beef Ragu was far to rich, tasted like a jar of tomato paste..."
Munched
"Best Dessert in town. This is one of my favourite little places to go for a quick pasta of indulgent dessert! Definitely try the Mi Qui for a..."
Crispy
"Lovely!. We go quite often and the food and service is really great! also a very good Rioja if you are into vino! full marks..."
Zoe
"Nice Place. Not too bad a place for lunch or dinner. Describes itself as Modern Italian, but, apart from the antipasti, choice of pastas and one or..."
"Located only 5 minutes walking distance from South Yarra station 🚃 The bistro was a pop-up store before opening in the $800 million Capitol Grand..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"The food here is absolutely amazing. Each course we ordered was delicious, from the oysters to the duck (super tasty - the best duck I have ever had)..."
Josh Vergeer
"Having a restaurant literally now on my doorstep is FABULOUS. Especially when food and service are top notch. The interior feels very..."
ToorakM
"Outstanding food, great decor and atmosphere owing to the perfect music..."
Shannon Roberts
"Booked a table of 6, to celebrate a few birthdays. We were given a 'chefs table' right by the kitchen which was perfect as the guests loved..."
Soniagowan
"Absolutely enjoyed the food and service at this restaurant at a friends birthday party. Excellent quality ingredients like aged sirloin beef and..."
Leon M
"Amazing bistro. Great flavours, great service. Will be back again soon. 5 stars all day long. affordable and delicious. What more do you..."
Robert Manish
"Food was quite nice and have many interesting choice. Especially the tart and the quail, Flavor well balanced. We almost loved every single dish we..."
FoodieBear
"The food and service here was awesome. Food was cheap compared to the quality. Some of the wines very expensive so we just avoided them. Try..."
Jesper Lurifaks Varlen
"Was following John Demetrios on Instagram he was my favourite dessert chef in Melbourne. Back in the days he was doing dessert degustation in Mr..."
Max Kueh
"Last night I went back for a second meal to this stunning new restaurant. ( It was even better than my first experience. ) We shared the steak..."
Jenni Lewis
"This place is amazing. Such terrific value. Beautiful food. Such a warm welcome from all the staff. Great flavours and a really cool wine..."
Brian Abergalie
Connect with Sluurpy
X
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes