Melbourne has a deep and enduring relationship with French food. The city’s best French restaurants range from grand dining rooms and polished Collins Street bistros to intimate neighbourhood institutions, bustling brasseries and a tiny creperie hidden in a CBD laneway. Together, they demonstrate how comfortably French cooking fits within Melbourne’s wider dining culture.
Classic dishes remain an important part of the experience. Steak frites, escargots, terrines, onion soup, duck, soufflés and rich sauces appear throughout the city, often supported by extensive collections of French and Australian wine. Other restaurants take a more contemporary approach, applying French technique to Victorian seafood, local meat and seasonal produce.
The settings are just as varied as the menus. Diners can experience the glamour of a restored heritage building, the warmth of a traditional Parisian style bistro or the simplicity of buckwheat galettes served in a narrow laneway. Whether the occasion calls for fine dining, a long lunch or a casual French inspired brunch, Melbourne offers an experience to match.
Maison Batard
Maison Batard is an ambitious four level celebration of modern French dining at the Paris end of Bourke Street. The restored heritage building contains several distinct experiences, including the main Batard restaurant, an oyster and caviar bar, the rooftop La Terrasse and the velvet lined Le Club. Each area has its own mood, but all share an appreciation for Parisian elegance and traditional hospitality.
The main restaurant presents lighter interpretations of French classics, using local influences and contemporary technique to avoid unnecessary heaviness. Oysters, caviar, seafood, steaks and food from the rotisserie form important parts of the experience. Duck and chicken turn above the open kitchen, while carefully cooked meat, crisp fries, sauces and vegetable dishes allow diners to assemble a traditional brasserie style meal.
La Terrasse provides a more casual way to visit, with an indoor and outdoor rooftop setting suited to snacks, drinks and lighter plates. Le Club extends the venue into the evening with late dinners and live performances. A substantial wine collection places particular emphasis on France while still making room for Australian producers. Maison Batard is theatrical and glamorous, making it especially appealing for celebrations and dinners intended to become an occasion.
Address: 23 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Maison Batard Menu
Hors d’ Oeuvres & Pains
Lobster & Leek Croquettes
2pc
Bâtard Basket
House-Baked Baguette
Comté Cheese Gougères
Shaved Jambon
Spanner Crab Tart
Fine Herbs
King Prawn Crumpet
Marie Rose
Pâté en Croûte
Duck, Foie Gras & Pistachio Terrine
Parfait Maison
Chicken Liver Pâté
Saumon Gravlax
Cured Salmon, Sauce Gribiche
Grilled Calamari
Peas, Olive Oil, Herbs
Salade de Gambas
King Prawn Salad, Chilli, Lime, Sesame
Soufflé au Fromage
Cheese Soufflé, Pear, Hazelnut, Frisee
Tuna Niçoise Salade
Tuna Salad, Anchovy Dressing
Tartare de Thon et Avocat
Chopped Spicy Tuna Tartare
Salade de Crab Royale
Hand-Picked Crab, Butter Lettuce
Pomme de Terre
Baked Potato, Crème Fraîche & Caviar
Omelette de Pommes de Terre
Crispy Potato Omelette & Caviar
Crab et Caviar en Brioche Toastée
Finger Sandwich
Avocat en Croute
Avocado Toast, Olive Oil, Oscietra
Salades & Entrées
King George Whiting
Mustard Parisienne
Confit Ora King Salmon
Vermouth Velouté
Snapper en Croûte
Sauce Beurre Blanc
Hand-Cut Steak Tartare
Eye Fillet, Mustard, Potato Crisps
Veal Escalopes
Dijonnaise Mustard & Tarragon Sauce
Gambas à la Plancha
King Prawns, Parsley, Lime
Le Petit Plateau
6 Oysters, 4 King Prawns, Kingfish Crudo
King Prawn Cocktail
Marie Rose
Beef Bourguignon Pies
7.5ea
Prawn Spring Rolls
Sweet Chilli
Lobster & Leek Croquettes
9.5ea
Pomme de Terre
Baked Potato, Caviar & Crème Fraîche
Half Southern Rock Lobster
Salade Frisée
Le Club Sandwich
Chicken & Bacon
Confit Ora King Salmon
Vermouth Velouté
Salade de Crab Royale
Hand-Picked Crab, Butter Lettuce
Soufflé au Fromage
Cheese Soufflé, Pear, Hazelnut, Rocket
Gambas à la Plancha
King Prawns, Parsley, Lime
Eye Fillet
200g MB2+ Sauce au Poivre
Spanner Crab Linguini
Lobster Oil, Herbs
Tuna Niçoise Salade
Tuna Salad, Anchovy Dressing
Chicken Cotoletta
Rocket, Endive & Citrus Salad
Garnitures
Maison Bâtard Pommes Frites
Purée de Pommes de Terre
Mashed Potatoes
Salade Verte à la Française
Mixed Green Leaves
Ratatouille Provencale
Autumn Vegetables
Haricots Verts
Green Beans, Confit Shallots
Gratin de Chou-fleur
Baked Cauliflower & Comté Cheese
Petits Pois et Lardons
Braised Peas, White Wine, Bacon
Sautéed Spinach
Chilli, Garlic
Haricots Verts
Green Beans, Confit Shallots
Maison Bâtard Pommes Frites
Salade Verte à la Française
Mixed Green Leaves
Plats Principaux
Châteaubriand au Poivre
Centre Cut Eye Fillet 500g MB2+ Pepper Sauce
Côte de Boeuf Bordelaise
Kidman Premium Rib-Eye 1.2kg Red Wine & Shallot Sauce
Bavette Maison
Riverine 400g/800g MB2+ Puy Lentils, Sauce Vert
Bavette Maison
Riverine 400g/800g MB2+ Puy Lentils, Sauce Vert
Rib-Eye
Private Selection 600g
Entrecôte
Private Selection 350g MB2+
Bone-in Wagyu Striploin
Chauvel Pure Bred Citrus-Fed 500g MB 6-7
New York Strip Sirloin
Southern Ranges 300g MB2+
Wagyu Eye Fillet
Chauvel Pure Bred Citrus-Fed 200g MB 6-7
Tournedos Rossini
Eye Fillet 200g MB2+ Truffled Madeira, Foie Gras
Eye Fillet
Centre Cut 200g MB2+
Poulet Rôti aux Olives
Rôtisserie Chicken, Green Olives Half
Poulet Rôti aux Olives
Rôtisserie Chicken, Green Olives Whole
Canard Rôti de la Maison Bâtard
Whole Rôtisserie Duck, Peas, Sauce Choron
Lobster à l’Américaine
Pomme Frites, Bearnaise
Coq au Vin
Lardons, Mushrooms, Chicken & Riesling Veloute
King Prawn Linguine
Bisque, Chilli & Chervil
Steak Frites
Sirloin 200g, Pommes Frites
Mushroom et Comté Rosti
Bitter leaves, Pomegranate Dressing
Le Cheeseburger
Desserts
Maison Bâtard Mousse au Chocolat
Crème Chantilly, Belgian Chocolate Shards
Fruits Rouges et Chantilly à la Vanille
Seasonal Fresh Berries
Crème Brûlée
Passionfruit
Flan Parisien à la Vanille
Vanilla Flan
Mini Maison Bâtard Mousse au Chocolat
Crème Chantilly, Belgian Chocolate Shards
After Dinner
Noisette Café
Hennessy VS Cognac, Dark Rum, Coffee, Roasted Chestnut, Cream
Chateau Tertre du Lys ‘Or Sauternes 2020
DeBortoli Noble one Semillon 2021
Strawberry Sazerac
Tesseron Composition Cognac, Rye Whiskey, Madeira, Absinthe, Strawberry
Maison Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Armagnac, Pedro Ximenez, Banana, Walnut
Mini Martini
Choice of Tanqueray Gin or Ketel One Vodka Dry Vermouth, Olive
Nostro Pinot Noir 2024
Mornington Peninsula 100ml
Brokenwood Pinot Gris 2025
Beechworth 100ml
Le Bar à Huître
Oysters
Sydney Rock, Wagonga Inlet, NSW Pacific, Smithton, Tas Served with Sauce Mignonette & Tabasco
Siberian 50g
Siberian 125g
Oscietra Royale 50g
Oscietra Royale 125g
Oscietra Imperial 50g
Oscietra Imperial 125g
Grand Maison Caviar Select 500g
Plats Classiques
Le Cheeseburger
Hand-Cut Steak Tartare
Eye Fillet, Mustard, Potato Crisps
Le Club Sandwich
Chicken & Bacon
Maison Bâtard Mousse au Chocolat
Crème Chantilly, Belgian Chocolate Shards
Fruits Rouges et Chantilly à la Vanille
Seasonal Fresh Berries
Soufflé au Fromage
Cheese Soufflé, Pear, Hazelnut, Rocket
King Prawn Cocktail
Marie Rose
Tartare de Thon et Avocat
Chopped Spicy Tuna Tartare
Saumon Gravlax
Cured Salmon, Sauce Gribiche
Salade de Crab Royale
Hand-Picked Crab, Butter Lettuce
Chicken Cotoletta
Rocket, Endive & Citrus Salad
Flan Parisien à la Vanille
Vanilla Flan
Grillades
Baguette & Sourdough
Lobster Omelette
Crayfish Sauce
Philippe
Philippe is the Collins Street restaurant of respected French chef Philippe Mouchel. The dining room offers a refined but approachable interpretation of the contemporary French bistro, combining classical training with high quality Australian produce. It is elegant enough for a special dinner while retaining the warmth and directness associated with traditional bistro hospitality.
French technique is evident throughout the menu, particularly in the handling of sauces, seafood, poultry and meat. The restaurant is known for its rotisserie, which gives chicken crisp skin and succulent flesh while allowing the natural flavour of the bird to remain central. Seasonal produce and careful garnishes provide balance rather than distracting from the principal ingredient.
Several elaborate French dishes can be arranged in advance, including pressed duck, lobster Thermidor and seasonal truffle chicken. These preparations demonstrate the depth of the kitchen’s classical knowledge and turn dinner into a more ceremonial experience. The wine selection and knowledgeable service complete a restaurant that feels firmly grounded in French tradition without becoming dated or excessively formal.
Address: 115 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Philippe Menu
Small Plates
Tarago Orange Fennel Marinated Olives
Quail Foie Gras Parfait, Red Currant Orange Ginger Jam, Toasted Brioche
Oasted Bone Marrow, Parsley Salad
Mussels Escabèche On Toast, Aiöli, Parsley
Salad
Mesclun Salad
Oysters & Caviar
Chef ’S Oyster Selection, 2 Angasi, 2 Sydney Rock, 2 Oysters In Sea Water Jelly
Daily Selection Of Freshly Shucked Oysters, Shallot Vinegar, Lemon 1/2 Doz
Oysters, Sea Water Jelly, Watercress Chantilly
Angasi Oyster, Smoky Bay Sa
Sturia Oscietra Caviar, Blinis 15Gm Tin
Starters
Pâté Croûte, Pork, Chicken, Foie Gras, Pistachios, Pickled Vegetables
Cured Ora King Salmon, Baby Cucumber, Avocado, Yogurt Vinaigrette
Charcuterie Selection, House Pickles
Mains
Bannockburn Chicken Breast Rôtissoire, Mushrooms, New Season Borlotti Beans Coq Au Vin Ragoût
Poached Gold Band Snapper, Ratatouille, Autumn Fumet
Charcoal Grilled Cauliflower, Broccolini, Puffed Wheat, Vinaigrette
Charcoal-Grilled Beef
Collinson Co Pasture Raised Porterhouse 300G
Collinson Co Pasture Raised Eye Fillet 280G
Mayura Station Chocolate Fed Wagyu Rump Cap 300Gm
Sides
French Fries, Parmesan Rosemary
Peas Á La Francaise, Mint Cream
Desserts
Michel Cluizel Chocolate Sablé, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
New Season Chestnut Mont Blanc, Blackberry Sorbet
Chou Profiterole, Hazelnut Praliné Chantilly, Praliné Ice Cream
Specials
Whole truffle chicken
Canard à la Presse
Lobster Thermidor
Barramundi “en croûte”
Set Menus & Functions
2 Course Set Menu
3 Course Set Menu
5 Course Degustation Menu
Canapes Menu
Truffle
Oysters
Assiette de fruits de mer
Charcuterie
Fries, parmesan, rosemary
Mesclun, fresh herbs
Sautéed green beans & shallots
Potato gratin
Fresh borlotti bean ragû
CHEESE selection of 5
Wines by the Glass
NV Madame Dumont crémant Vin de France
NV Kientzler Brut Crémant D’Alsace Fr
NV Champagne Laurent-Perrier “La Cuvée” brut Tours-sur-Marne Fr
23’ Trenel chardonnay Mâcon-villages Fr
24’ Croix de Bézard Picpoul De Pinet Fr
24’ Tournon “Mathilda” viognier Marsanne Heathcote Aus
23’ Bonnigal-Bodet Vignerons sauv/blanc Touraine Loire valley Fr
19’ Philippe cabernet cab sauv/merlot/petit Verdot/malbec Yarra valley Aus
18’ Philippe Shiraz Pyrenees Aus
20’ Agly Brothers Côtes-Du-Roussillon Fr
24’ Scorpo Noirien pinot noir Mornington Peninsula Aus
24’ Domaine De La Bêche gamay Beaujolais-Villages Fr
23’ Domaine Les fouques “tradition” Côtes De Provence Fr
No alcohol Non.1. salted raspberry & chamomile Aus
19’ Le Tertre Du Lys D’Or Sauternes Fr 90ml
23’ Domaine Vial Magnères Banyuls Blanc Fr
Cider & Beer
Famille Dupont cidre Bouché Victot-Pontfol France 375ml
Fournier doux apple France
Fournier poire France
Fournier Brut France
The Apple Thief pink lady cider
Napoleone crisp pear cider Yarra Valley
The Apple Thief pink lady non-alcoholic cider
Estrella Damm Cerveza Mediterranea Barcelona
Little Creatures Pale Ale Australia
Hop Nation The Heart Pale Ale Australia
Kronenbourg 1664 France
Yebisu Tokyo Japan
Hop Nation Footscray Draft Aus
Birra Moretti lager Italy
Ichnusa birra di Sardegna Italy
White Rabbit dark ale Australia
Modelo Especial México
Hop Nation mind ya head xpa
Moritz 0.0 sense sucre Barcelona Spain
Cocktails
Avignon aigre | gin, lavender syrup and lemon juice
Trick 0r Treat | vodka, pear juice, pepper syrup &lemon
Lemon easy｜Tequila, Limoncello, lemon juice
Cherry bomb｜White rum, sirop cerise, ginger beer
Impeachmint | peach liqueur, bourbon fresh mint and lemon
Gin Bouquet | gin, crème de violettes, elderflower and fever tree tonic
Parfaite L’Opéro | Bourbon, Cointreau & crème de cacao
Mocktails
Rising Sun｜blood orange syrup fresh lime juice , fever tree ginger beer
Cranberry crunch｜Pink grapefruit syrup, lemon, cranberry juice
Night in Provence | Elderflower, lemon juice, Fever tree tonic
Tropicana sunset | Orange, pineapple, lime & grenadine
Sparkling & Champagne
NV Madame Dumont brut crémant Alsace Fr
22’ Domaine Pichot “Clos St Mathurin” Vouvray Fr
NV Arnaud Lambert Crémant de Loire Fr
NV Kientzler Brut Crémant D’Alsace Fr
MV Clover Hill Rosé Tasmania Aus
NV Domaine Rondeau “Cerdon” demi sec Bugey Fr
NV E.a.r.l Collotte Crémant de Bourgogne brut Fr
NV Champagne Brochet-Dolet premier cru brut Ecueil
NV La Taille aux Loups Brut Tradition Loire Fr
NV Campagne Laurent-Perrier Tours-Sur-Marne Fr
NV Champagne Dosnon Recolte Noire Côtes Des Bar Fr
NV Champagne Pommery Blanc De Blancs À Reims Fr
Rosé Wines
23’ Domaine Les Fouques”tradition côtesDe Provence
20’ Domaine Royal de Jarras Tête De Cuvée Camargue
22’ Domaine Clavel “Mescladis” Pic Saint Loup Fr
23’ Domaine d’Eole Coteaux d’Aix-En-Provence Fr
23’ Château Barthès Bandol Fr
24’ Domaine Gueissard Bandol Fr
23’ Château Boucarut Tavel Fr
20’ Domaines Ott “Clos Mireille” Côtes De Provence
White Wines
24’ Dominique Portet yarra valley Aus
23’ Bonnigal-Bodet Vignerons sauv/blanc Touraine Fr
22’ Roland Tissier et Fils Sancerre Fr
25’ Sorrenberg sauv blanc semillon Beechworth Aus
23’ Domaine Denizot Sancerre Fr
23 Loosen Barry “Slate Hill” Clare valley Aus
25’ Mount Horrocks Watervale Aus
25’ Jasper Hill Heathcote Aus
24’ Grosset Springvale Clare valley Aus
22’ Domaine Kirrenbourg Roche Grantique Alsace Fr
13’ Jim Barry Spring Farm block no. 18 Clare valley Aus
23’ Marc Brédif “classic” Vouvray Fr
24’ Domaine Ogereau “En Chenin” Anjou Fr
22’ Taille Aux Loups Montlouis Sur Loire Remus Fr
23’ Cave De Turckheim Alsace
25’ Red Claw pinot gris Mornington Peninsula Aus
22’ E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône rouge Fr
23’ château de Terrefort lescallle Bordeaux Fr
22’ Château De Coulaine cab franc Chinon Fr
22’ Château du Cèdre Cahors Malbec Fr
21’ Château Teyssier grand cru Saint-Emillion Fr
23’ Domaine des hates AC Chablis Fr
23’ Domaine Collotte pinot noir Marsannay Fr
24’ Jasper Hill “georgia’s Paddock” shz Heathcote Aus
19’ Château Langoa-Barton grand cru Saint-Julien Fr
22’ Trenel Mâcon Villages Fr
23’ Prosper Maufoux Bourgogne Fr
23’ André Bonhomme Macon villages Fr
23’ Domaine Lathuilière Gravallon Beaujolais blanc Fr
23’ Domaine Sophie Cinier “Les Amandiers”Macon Fr
20’ Guy Amiot et Fils 1er Cru En Remilly Saint-Aubin
22’ Caroline Morey “Les grèves” 1er cru Beaune Fr
23’ PYMC Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes De Beaume Fr
22’ Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Monthélie Fr
22’ PYCM “Marguerite” 1er cru Saint-Aubin Fr
22’ PYCM “Les Champlots” 1er cru Saint-Aubin Fr
23’ Louis Robin Petit Chablis Fr
23’ Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis Fr
24’ Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis Fr
22’ Roland Lavantureux AC Chablis Fr
24’ Christian Moreau AC Chablis Fr
21’ Thierry Laffay Vaillons 1er cru Chablis Fr
22’ Famille Ventoura Mont de Milieu 1er cru Chablis
22’ Maison des Hates 1er cru Beauroy Chablis Fr
22’ Roland Lavantureux lieu-dit “Vauprin” Chablis Fr
18’ Domaine Gérard Duplessis Montmains 1er Chablis
21’ Billaud-Simon Mont de Milieu 1er cru Chablis Fr
20’ Domaine William Fevre Grand Cru Bougros Chablis
21’ Thierry Laffay Grand Cru Vaudésir Chablis Fr
23’ Laroche Réserve Vin De France
22’ Bass river Gippsland Aus
24’ Down The Rabbit Hole McLaren vale Aus
24’ Shaw + Smith M3 Adelaide Hills Aus
25’ Juliard Beechworth Aus
23’ Elanto vineyard Balnarring Mornington peninsula
24’ Sorrenberg Beechworth Aus
22’ Shaw + Smith Lenswood vineyard Adelaide Hills
21’ Mount Mary Yarra valley Aus
24’ Tournon viognier/Marsanne Heathcote Aus
24’ Croix de Bézard Picpoul De Pinet Fr
24’ Wild Duck Creek “Harlequin” picpoul blanc Heathcote
24’ Yeringberg “Babyberg” Marsanne/Roussanne/viog Yarra
21’ Domaine Àlzipratu Fiumeseccu vermentino Corsica
24’ Crocs Des Calades grenache blanc,chardonnay,rolle Ardèche
22’ Bartavelles s/b Colombard Pays D’ Hérault Fr
24’Aux 4 Vents vermentino/gren/Carig blanc Pays de L’Herault
22’ Domine Les Cascades blanc v/m/r/m Corbieres Fr
22’ Olivier Morin Bourgogne Aligoté Fr
18’Château Thébaud Mucadet Sèvre et Maine Fr
21’ Clos Ste Magdeline unghi blanc clairette Cassis
20’ Domaine Vial Magnères grenache blanc Collioure
21’ Gustave Daudin chasselas Pouilly Sur Loire Fr
21’ Aurélien Chatagnier viognier Condrieu Fr
Non .1. wine alternative salted raspberry & chamomile
25’Chalmers vermentino zero less than 0.5% Heathcote
L’Arjolle Equilibre Zéro viognier/sauv Côtes de Tongue
L’Arjolle Equilibre Zéro merlot/grenache Côtes de Tongue
Red Wines
23’ M.Chapoutier “Les Meysonniers” Crozes-Hermitag
18’ M.Chapoutier “Deschants” Saint-Joseph Fr
23’ Emmanuel Darnaud Crozes-Hermitage Fr
22’ Garon “Sybarine” Côte-Rôtie Fr
20’ Agly Brothers Côtes-du-Roussillon Fr
21’ Thierry Navarre “Le Laouzil” gsc Saint Chinian Fr
21’ Domaine Clavel “Bonne Pioche”smg Pic Saint Loup
18’ Tournon “Philippe” Pyrenees shiraz Aus
22’ Down the Rabbit Hole McLaren Vale Aus
22’ S.C Pannell “Merrivale” McLaren Vale Aus
22’ Paul Osicka “Majors creek” Heathcote Aus
21’ Juliard Beechworth Aus
21’’ Max & Me by Phil by Phil Lehmann Eden valley
24’ Occam’s Razor Heathcote Aus
20’ Wirra Wirra RSW McLaren Vale Aus
24’ Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Heathcote Aus
19’ Minnow Carignan Werribee Aus
24’ Down The Rabbit Hole grenache McLaren Vale Aus
23’ Juliard Wines gren/shz/mourvedre Beechworth
22’ Max & Me by Phil Lehmann grenache Eden valley
21’ Stonegarden Northwest grenache Barossa Aus
18’ Charles Melton“Nine Popes”grenache shiraz Barossa
22’ Clos de Gamot “Le Gamotin” malbec Cahors Fr
17’ Domaine Ray-Jane mgc Bandol Fr
17’ Philippe Grisard “Audacieuse” mondeuse Savoie Fr
21’ Domaine Tempier Lulu & Lucien mgc Bandol Fr
24’ Domaine De La Bêche Beaujolais Villages Fr
19’ Georges duboeuf Moulin-A-Vent Fr
22’ Domaine De Javernière Côte du Py Morgon Fr
23’ Dominique Piron Brouilly Fr
23’ Château de La Chaize Fleurie Fr
22’ Domaine de La Madone Fleurie VV Fr
22’ Olivier Coquard “Diorite” Côte De Brouilly Fr
22’ Domaine Lathuilière Gravallon VV Morgon Fr
23’ Trenel Bourgogne appellation D’Origine Protégée
23’ Domaine De L’Évêché Côte Chalonnaise Fr
23’ Faiveley Bourgogne Côte-D’Or Fr
24’ Jane Eyre Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes De Beaune
21’ Domaine Tollot-Beaut Bourgogne Côte-D’OrFr
22’ Guy Amiot et Fils Bourgogne Côte D’ Or Fr
22’ David Duband Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Fr
22’ Roland Lavantureux Les Fauconniers Epineuil Fr
20’ Domaine Kirrenbourg Cuvée Mathieu Alsace Fr
21’ Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron “les Fleurières” Nuits-Saint-Georges Fr
22’ Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle – Musigny Fr
24’ Scorpo Noirien Mornington Peninsula Aus
23’ Kate Hill Coal & Huon valleys Aus
23’ Rob Hall “Full Moon vineyard” Yarra valley Aus
24’ Dominique Portet Single vineyard Yarra valley Aus
23’ Hurley vineyard Balnarring/Mornington peninsula
24’ Tolpuddle Coal River Valley Aus
19’ Fréderic Mabileau “Rouillères” cab franc Bourgueil
21’ Olga Raffault “Les Barnabés”cab franc Chinon
16’ Château Tour St Bonnet Médoc Fr
20’ Lagrave-Martillac Pessac-Leognan Fr
06’ Château Lanessan Haut-Médoc Fr
18’ Les Pèlerins Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe Fr
19’ Clos du Jaugueyron Haut-Médoc Fr
18’ Confidences de Prieure-Lichine Margaux Fr
22’ Le C de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe Fr
16’ Château Citran Haut-Médoc Fr
16’ Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe Fr
22’ Camille de Labrie Bordeaux Fr
18’ Château Blanzac Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux Fr
19’ Château Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol Fr
19’ Philippe Cabernets cs/mer/pv/malbec Yarra valley
16’ Jim Barry Single vineyard cabernet Clare valley Aus
20’ Mayer Merlot Yarra valley Aus
23’ Sorrenberg cabernet Beechworth Aus
14’ Yalumba “The Signature” Cab sauv shiraz Barossa
15’ Yalumba “The Menzies” cab/sauv Coonawarra Aus
2000’ Dominique Portet cab/sauv Yarra valley
23’ Domaine Saint Damien VV Côtes-Du-Rhône Fr
23’ Domaine du Trapadis Côtes-du-Rhône Fr
23’ La Bouïssiere Côtes du Rhône Gigondas Fr
21’ Lirac by Rodger Sabon Lirac Fr
22’ J.L Chave “Mon Coeur” Côtes-du-Rhône Fr
18’ Domaine de Mourchon Grande reserve Séguret Fr
22’ Domaine Santa Duc “Les Aubes” Vacqueyras Fr
21’ Roger Sabon reserve Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Fr
22’ M.Chapoutier La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dessert Wines
NV Charles Melton Sotto Di Ferro PX Aus 375ml
2015 Friends of Punch Noble sem sauv/blanc Yarra valley Aus 375ml
NV Solera Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Fr 375ml
2020 Le Tertre Du Lys D’Or Sauternes Fr 375ml
2019 Château La Caussade Sainte-Croix-Du-Mont Fr 375ml
2020 La Chartreuse De Coutet Sauternes Fr 375ml
2013 Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes Fr 375ml
Port & Sherry
Valdespino Pedro Ximenez 45ml
Yalumba limited edition 50 years Tawny 45ml
Yalumba Antique Muscat 45ml
Yalumba Antique Tawny 45ml
Pedro Ximinez Don Guido 20yrs 45ml
Spirits
1811 Lemercier frere Pastis 45ml
La Berthe de Joux Absinthe 30ml
Ricard pastis 45ml
F. Bouhy Bleu 45ml
Pernod Paris 45ml
Boyer « Emeraude » Pastis Fr 45ml
Aperol 45ml
Campari 45ml
Lillet Blanc 45ml
Rin QuinQuin a la peche Fr 45ml
J.J Whithley England 30ml
Grey Goose France 30ml
Naud France 30ml
Elit Eighteen by Stolichnaya 30ml
Belvedere Poland 30ml
Belvedere Smogóry Forest Poland 30ml
Belvedere Lake Bartezek Poland 30ml
Wheatley craft distilled USA 30ml
Cape Grim 666 Australia 30ml
Summum France 30ml
Beefeater 24 London 30ml
Larios Spain 30ml
Plymouth England 30ml
Jinzu England 30ml
Bluecoat American dry USA 30ml
Sothis France 30ml
Generous Azur France 30ml
Ukiyo Tokyo dry Japan 30ml
Sakurao classic dry Japan 30ml
Seven Seasons Green Ant Aus 30ml
Citadelle Jardin d Été France 30ml
Hendricks Scotland 30ml
Cross Keys single batch Latvia 30ml
Apothecary Triple juniper Aus 30ml
Monkey 47 Germany 30ml
Poli Marconi 42 Italy 30ml
Gin Mare Spain 30ml
Saint James Rhum blanc Agricole Martinique 30ml
Rhum J.M VSOP Agricole Martinique 30ml
Plantation “Original dark” Barbados 30ml
Naud “Hidden loot” spiced Panama 30ml
Sweet dram smoked spiced Scotland 30ml
Bacardi 8 years 30ml
Dos Maderas “LUXUS” Espana 30ml
1800 Anejo 30ml
Grand Mayan « silver » triple distilled 30ml
Gran Corralejo Anjejo 30ml
Clase Azul Resposado 30ml
1800 Cristalino Anejo 30ml
Patron silver 30ml
Don Fulano blanco 30ml
Nonino Vendemmia 30ml
Massenez Eau-De-Vie Poire Williams 30ml
Germana cachaca 30ml
La Diablada Pisco 30ml
Verde Momento organico 30ml
Amaro Di Angostura 45ml
Amaro Poli Vaca Moro 45ml
Amaro Tosolini 45ml
Cointreau 30ml
Liqueur de Noisettes La Salamandre 30ml
Chartreuse green 30ml
Chartreuse yellow 30ml
D.O.M Benedictine 30ml
Limoncello Italia Artigianale 30ml
Hennessy VSOP 30ml
Martel V.S 30ml
Paul Giraud Grande Champagne 1er cru Napoleon 30ml
Bourgoin Terra Air Feu Eau 30ml
Mestreau No.8 XO Borderies 30ml
Jean Fillioux « So Elegantissime » 1er cru XO Grande Champagne 30ml
Francois Voyer XO grande Chamapagne 30ml
Ragnaud-Sabourin No.25 XO grande Champagne 30ml
Vieille Réserve Paul Giraud 1er cru Grande Champagne 30ml
Fine-Armagnac 5years Delord 30ml
Bas-Armagnac Castarède VS 30ml
Bas-Armagnac Domaine Tariquet VS 30ml
Bas-Armagnac VSOP Delord 30ml
Vieil-Armagnac Comte de Lamaestre 1990 30ml
Louis de Lauriston Poire Domfrontais 30ml
Le Calvados pays d’ auge Christian Drouin VSOP 30ml
La Blanche de Christian Drouin small batch 30ml
Victor Gontier Domfrontais 2013 30ml
Le Père Jules 3 years 30ml
Adrien Camut 18years 30ml
Hardy’s Black bottle XO Australia 30ml
Massenez Dom Pacello Royal orange Cognac liqueur Fr 30ml
Laphroaig Islay single malt select 30ml
Isle of Jura 12 years single malt 30ml
Dimple 15 years 30ml
Glenfiddich 12 years single malt 30ml
Lagavulin single malt Islay 16 years 30ml
Gifted Stills single malt Glen Moray 30ml
Ballantines blended 17 years 30ml
Johnnie Walker Green blended 15Years 30ml
Ardbeg single malt 10years Islay 30ml
Buffalo Trace Kentucky straight bourbon 30ml
Four Roses Kentucky straight bourbon 30ml
Sazerac Rye 30ml
Widow Jane Rye 30ml
Willett family Pot Still Kentucky 30ml
Johnny Drum “private stock” 30ml
Blantons Gold Kentucky straight 30ml
Sortilege Prestige Canadian Maple 30ml
Canadian Club classic 12 years 30ml
Toki Suntory whisky 30ml
Fuji-Sanroku signature blend 30ml
Ichios malt & grain 30ml
Suntory World a blend of five major world regions30ml
Togouchi sake cask finish blend 30ml
Miyagikyo single malt 30ml
Nikka whisky From The Barrel 30ml
Michel Couvreur “overaged” 30ml
Kornog Roc’H Hir single malt tourbe 30ml
Bushmills single malt 16 years 30ml
Lark “Classic Cask” malt 30ml
Lark Symphony No.1 blended 30ml
Lark single malt Tasmanian peated 30ml
Lark Tasmanian Liqueur Whisky 30ml
Reine And La Rue
Reine And La Rue occupies the spectacular Cathedral Room within Melbourne’s former stock exchange. High ceilings, historic architecture and a restrained contemporary fitout give the restaurant a sense of grandeur before the first dish arrives. A smaller wine bar called La Rue provides a more intimate alternative within the same Collins Street destination.
The kitchen uses French ideas to showcase Victorian and Australian produce. Oysters, caviar, lobster and other seafood have a prominent place, supported by tartines, parfait, tartare and snacks with carefully layered textures. Wood fired seafood and meat introduce smoke and char, while classic sauces, butter, pastry and precise seasoning connect the menu to French tradition.
Diners can choose individual dishes or follow one of the restaurant’s longer menus. These structured experiences might move from seafood and small snacks through bread, an entree, a substantial main and a classic French dessert. Paris Brest, fromage and other carefully composed sweets provide an appropriately indulgent finish. Reine And La Rue combines its culinary ambition with one of Melbourne’s most impressive dining rooms, making it a memorable choice for celebrations and long lunches.
Address: 380 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Reine And La Rue Menu
From the Sea
Oysters with smoked olive oil & seaweed mignonette
ea
Southern rock lobster cocktail
Fruit de mer (platter for two)
Caviar Service
BUCKWHEAT WAFFLE, CRÈME EPAISSE
Panchenko Oscietra
10g
Reine caviar de maison, Schrenkii x Dauricus
30g
N25 Kaluga
30g
To Start
Wholegrain & rye sourdough, French onion butter
pp
Saucisson, 'bread and butter' pickles
Choux, Ossau Iraty custard, pickled mushroom, truffle
ea
Beef tartare, smoked bone marrow, onion croustillant
ea
Cured bonito, local kelp, kohlrabi, finger lime, apple
Scallop 'choucroute', smoked sausage, fermented radish
Entrée
Blue fin tuna provencal, bullhorn, caper berry, piment d’Espelette
Smoked carrot, toasted pumpkin, pistou, bitter leaf, honey
Hot smoked Ora King salmon, pickled golden beets, oyster mayonnaise
Duck liver & foie gras parfait, burnt orange marmalade
Wood fired calamari, vadouvan butter, crispy shallot, lime
Main
Gnocchi Parisienne, cep, black garlic, duxelles, comté
Steamed flat head, smoked mussels, coconut, preserved fig, saffron
Saddle of lamb, confit glazed belly, black olive & caper, cumin
Loddon Estate duck, sugarloaf cabbage, blackberry
Market fish, Sauce Amandine, burnt lemon
Grill
250g Mayura Station Wagyu flat iron MB8, grain fed, SA
250g Sher Wagyu scotch MB9+, grain fed, Ballan VIC
600g O'Connor dry aged ribeye, grain fed, Gippsland VIC
600g Westholme wagyu MB5 bone-in sirloin, grain fed, QLD
1kg Blackmore wagyu 9+ ribeye, grain fed, Alexandra VIC
190g Southern Ranges eye fillet MB2, pasture fed, Gippsland VIC
Sauce Selection
Bordelaise
Au Poivre
Béarnaise
Café de Paris
Sauce Verte
Sides
Pommes frites
Pomme purée, bone marrow, jus gras
Wood roasted leek, caillé de chèvre, smoked almond
Salade de maison, Champagne vinaigrette
Purple sprouting broccoli , sauce gribiche
Dessert
Jersey milk soft serve, table-side accompaniments
Petit Fours Selection
Paris Brest, hazelnut, miso caramel, cocoa nib ice cream
Pumpkin seed ice cream, buckwheat, honeycomb, orange
Fromage selection, lavosh, honeycomb
Chef's Menu
$175 PER PERSON (2 or more guests)
Smoked fish rillettes, oyster mayonnaise, buckwheat waffle, caviar
SNACK
Duck liver & foie gras parfait, burnt orange
SNACK
Wholegrain & rye sourdough, french onion butter
ENTREE
Blue fin tuna provencal, bullhorn, caper berry, piment d’Espelette
ENTREE
Smoked carrot, toasted pumpkin, pistou, bitter leaf, honey
ENTREE
O' Connor dry aged ribeye, sauce selection
MAIN
Pomme frites
MAIN
Salade de maison, champagne vinaigrette
MAIN
Paris Brest, hazelnut, miso caramel, cocoa nib ice cream
CHOICE OF DESSERT - PER PERSON
Jersey milk soft serve, daily selection of toppings
CHOICE OF DESSERT - PER PERSON
Signature Menu
$225 PER PERSON (2 or more guests)
Oysters, smoked olive oil & seaweed mignonette, caviar
SNACK
Scallop 'choucroute', smoked sausage, fermented radish
SNACK
Choux, Ossau Iraty custard, pickled mushroom, summer truffle
SNACK
Beef tartare, smoked bone marrow, onion croustillant
SNACK
Duck liver & foie gras parfait, burnt orange marmalade
ENTREE
Wholegrain & rye sourdough, burnt honey butter
MID-COURSE
Wood fired calamari, vadouvan butter, crispy shallot, lime
MID-COURSE
Hervey Bay bugs, fennel, vadouvan butter
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: ($38pp, replaces squid)
Loddon Estate duck, sugarloaf cabbage, roasted grapes
MAIN
600g Westholme wagyu MB5 bone-in sirloin, grain fed, QLD
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: ($46pp, replaces duck)
Pomme purée, bone marrow, jus gras
MAIN
Salade de maison, champagne vinaigrette
MAIN
Pumpkin seed ice cream, buckwheat, honeycomb, orange
CHOICE OF DESSERT - PER PERSON
Paris Brest, hazelnut, miso caramel, cocoa nib ice cream
CHOICE OF DESSERT - PER PERSON
Fromage, lavosh, honeycomb
CHOICE OF DESSERT - PER PERSON
Smith Street Bistrot
Smith Street Bistrot is chef Scott Pickett’s interpretation of a classic French bistro shaped by the creative energy of Collingwood. Its ornate mirrors, deep colours, intimate lighting and European details create a romantic dining room that feels far removed from the busy street outside. The atmosphere is polished but lively, encouraging diners to settle in for a complete evening.
The menu reflects Pickett’s classical French training while allowing influences from elsewhere in Europe to enter naturally. Oysters, chicken liver parfait, country terrine, charcuterie, escargots and rich croquettes establish the bistro character. Main courses can include roast chicken, seafood finished with champagne velouté, steak au poivre and côte de boeuf served with béarnaise and fries.
A chef’s degustation offers a structured way to explore the kitchen, while the à la carte menu allows for anything from drinks and snacks to a full three course meal. French and European wines support the food, and the upstairs rooms add an extra sense of intimacy for private dining and occasional jazz evenings. Smith Street Bistrot combines serious cooking with a neighbourhood spirit that suits Collingwood particularly well.
Address: 300 Smith Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia
Smith Street Bistrot Menu
Chef's Tasting Menu
DÉGUSTATION DU CHEF
five-course chef's menu
Snacks
HUÎTRES
oysters natural 6 / 12
HUÎTRES
oysters emulsion, finger lime 6 / 12
VOL-AU-VENT AUX ANCHOIS
anchovy, cream, dried kalamata olives
OEUFS MAYONNAISE & AVRUGA CAVIAR
PANISSE
chickpea fritter & saffron emulsion
PÂTÉ AUX FOIES DE VOLAILLE
chicken liver parfait, brioche, onion jam, chives
SAUCISSON SEC
18 month ravens creek berkshire pork
WAGYU BRESAOLA
air dried david blackmore full blood wagyu
TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE
country style pork terrine
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIES
assortment of house-cured meats
Entrées
POULPE
octopus (A), lovage, burnt butter vinaigrette, harissa
COQUILLES SAINT-JACQUES
grilled scallops (I), spicy chorizo dressing, crispy shallots
ROULADE DE BETTERAVE
pickled beetroot, horseradish cream, sunflower seeds, dill
CROQUETTE DE COCHON
pork croquette, fennel, mustard, frisee salad
ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE
snails, parsley purée, confit fennel, Pernod butter
Main Courses
POULET RÔTI & PETIT POIS À LA FRANCAISE
Hazeldene roast chicken breast, peas, cos, bacon
SPÄTZLE
mushroom puree, pickled mushrooms, witlof
COU DE COCHON GRILLÉ
grilled pork scotch, freekeh, buttered leeks, sage, sauce Robert
MORUE GRATINÉ VIENNOISE
blue eye Travella (M), brioche & gruyère crumb, celeriac, champagne velouté
FILET DE BARRAMUNDI
humpty doo barramundi (A), monpellier butter, clams, chard
STEAK AU POIVRE
sher wagyu rostbiff, mushroom duxelle, green peppercorn sauce
CÔTE DE BOEUF
500g O'Connor rib-eye, sauce béarnaise, fries
Sides
fries
smoked hispi cabbage, anchovy vinaigrette
rocket leaf salad, pear, Roquefort cheese dressing
potatoes, garlic, herb and espelette butter
Dessert
CRÈME CARAMEL
CHERRY CLAFOUTIS
cardamon ice-cream
SOUFFLÉ AU CHOCOLAT
please allow 20 minutes
Cheese
TÊTE DE MOINE & CHUTNEY
FOURME D’AMBERT & FRUIT BREAD
MONS DÉLICE DE ST CYR & QUINCE
TROIS FROMAGES
Sparkling
DE SAINT-GALL TRADITION PREMIER 1ER CRU CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR
Champagne, France
HOWARD VINEYARD, PINOT NOIR/CHARDONNAY
Adelaide Hills, SA
White
WOOD PARK 'WHITLANDS', PINOT GRIS
King Valley, VIC
DOMAINE PICHOT 'COTEAU DE LA BICHE' CHENIN BLANC
Vouvray, France
TELLURIAN ROUSSANNE
Heathcote, VIC
FOREST HILL RIESLING
Great Southern, WA
BELLVALE CHARDONNAY
Gippsland, VIC
FAMILLE PAQUET 'NOS CINQ TERROIRS', CHARDONNAY
Macon-Village, France
PIERRICK LAROCHE VAU DE VEY, 1ER CRU, CHARDONNAY
Chablis, France
Rosé / Orange
DOMAINE DE TRIENNES ROSE | CINSAULT, SYRAH, GRENACHE, MERLOT
Provence, France
UNICO ZELO 'ESOTERICO' ZIBIBBO,GEWURTZRAMINER, MOSCATO GIALLO, GRECO
Multi Regional SA
Red
DOMAINE DE BEL-AIR 'LES GRANITS BLEUES' GAMAY
Beaujolais, France
CLOUDBREAK 'NOUVEAU COLLECTION'
Adelaide Hills, SA
PROSPER MAUFOUX, PINOT NOIR
Burgundy, France
FAMILLE PERRIN SYRAH
Côtes du Rhône, France
MEDHURST, SHIRAZ
Yarra Valley, VIC
CHATEAU L'EGLISE MERLOT/CABERNET FRANC
Bordeaux, France
Sweet / Fortified
MCWILLIAMS HANWOOD 20YR, TAWNY
Hanwood, NSW
LE TERTRE DU LYS D'OR SAUTERNES SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON BLANC
Bordeaux, France
Cocktails
BISTROT SPRITZ
Vodka, blood orange,hibiscus, sparkling wine
PAPILLON
Vodka, chambord, lemon, pea flower extract
LA DAME POIRE
Gin, pear liqueur, lime, agave
RAYON D'OR
Dewar's 12yo scotch, kahlua, honey, orange bitters
EXOTIQUE
Sloe gin, rum, coconut, lime
Mocktails
TOMMIE'S DRIVING
bergamot, lime, agave
SMITH ST. FIZZ
blood orange, honey, hibiscus, zero sparkling
AUTUMN LEAVES
lyre's pink london spirit, elderflower, grapefruit, soda
France Soir
France Soir has brought the spirit of a bustling Parisian brasserie to South Yarra since 1986. The room is compact, energetic and often filled with conversation, while French speaking waiters move confidently between closely arranged tables. It is a Melbourne institution where atmosphere, food, wine and service contribute equally to the experience.
The menu retains strong classical foundations while changing with the seasons. Diners can expect traditional preparations built around seafood, steak, duck, terrines, sauces and French desserts. The cooking is direct and assured rather than decorative, reflecting the kind of restaurant where regulars return for familiar dishes prepared consistently well.
Wine is central to France Soir’s identity. Its extensive cellar offers considerable depth across French regions, supported by Australian and international selections. Staff can guide diners towards a bottle suited to both the food and the occasion. The restaurant’s noise, energy and theatrical service are all part of its appeal, making France Soir an excellent choice for diners seeking the sociable character of a true French brasserie.
Address: 11–13 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia
France Soir Menu
Soups
Soupe du jour
Soupe à l’oignon gratinée
Bread & Butter
Whole baguette with 2 x Le Conquérant butters
Hot Starters
Cervelles d’agneau aux câpres
Lamb brains with caper sauce
Escargots de Bourgogne à l’ail
Snails in garlic butter
Cassolette de St. Jacques au Safran
Scallops safran sauce
Quenelles de perche sauce crevette
Dumplings of sea perch with prawn sauce
Moules marinière
Mussells in white wine & cream
Sardines grillées
Andouillette Parisienne
House made pork sausage, mustard sauce
Tripes au Riesling
Tripe in a tomato & riesling sauce
Langoustine grillée à la citronelle
Grilled scampi, lemongrass 150g
Petite tarte fine aux poireaux
Leek tart with mesclun
Caille Rôtie Forestière
Roast quail, mushroom sauce
Gambas Sauce Chien
King prawns Caribbean style
Cold Starters & Salads
Huîtres naturelles 12
Oysters opened to order
Huîtres naturelles 6
Oysters opened to order
Tartare de thon rouge
Red tuna tartare
Saumon frais mariné à l’aneth
Fresh Tasmanian salmon marinated in dill
Assiette de charcuterie
Cured meat
Salade de laitue
Butter lettuce with vinaigrette
Salade provençale
Butter lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & beans
Salade Nicoise
Tuna, tomatoes, beans, anchovies, olives & egg
Salade de tomates au basilic
Salade de Betterave
Beetroot and green leaf salad
Rillettes de canard maison
Shredded duck confit paté
Terrine maison
Salade au bleu
Butter lettuce with roquefort dressing
Grills
Entrecôte (Scotch Fillet) 250g
Steak Frites, Salade
Filet de boeuf (Thick Eye Fillet) 280g
Faux filet (Porterhouse) 300g
Côte de boeuf (Rib Eye) 600g
Onglet à l’échalotte
Hanger steak with shallots
Main Courses
Veritable Steak au poivre (250g)
Scotch fillet coated with black pepper (Hot)
Côtelettes d’agneau à la fleur de thym
Lamb cutlets with thyme sauce, green beans
Demi-poulet fermier rôti
Roast chicken
Demi-caneton rôti, à l’orange
Half roasted duckling with orange sauce
Magret de canard, pommes sautées
Whole duck breast with sautéed potatoes
Cuisse de canard gras confite
Duck leg confit
Boeuf bourguignon
Casserole of beef in red wine
Côte de veau Normande
Veal chop with mushrooms, cream & Calvados
Steak tartare 200g
Raw minced fillet steak, and condiments
Steak tartare 100g
Raw minced fillet steak, and condiments
Poissons du jour grillés / vapeur
Fillet / whole fish grilled or steamed
Lapin du jour
Fresh farmed rabbit of the day
Piéce de porc à notre façon
Pork cut of the day
Sides
Mashed Potato - Green Peas, Carrots & Bacon Lardons - Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach - Green Beans
Cheese
A selection of Australian and French cheeses
Desserts
House made desserts 13.50
Profiteroles au chocolat
Crème brûlée
Mousse au chocolat
Tarte tatin
Warm chunky apple tart
Champagne
NV POL ROGER Brut Reserve
Épernay
NV ANDRE CLOUET Brut Reserve
Bouzy
NV JACQUESSON CUVEE 741
Dizy
NV BILLECART-SALMON Extra Brut
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
NV BILLECART-SALMON Brut Rosé
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 375ml
NV KRUG Grande Cuvee
Reims 375ml
Sparkling
2016 ERIC THILL Cuvee Adrian Cremant Chardonnay
Jura
NV DOMAINE DU TERTRE Apple Cider
Normandie
French White Wine
2018 DOMAINE BEDOUET Clos Des Grands Primos MUSCADET Melon Blanc
Loire Valley
2018 DOMAINE VACHERON SANCERRE Sauvignon Blanc
Loire Valley
2016 DOMAINE BERTIN DELATTE L Echalier Chenin Blanc Oxydatif
Loire Valley
2014 DOMAINE DE LA PINTE Fonteneille Chardonnay
Jura
2014 DOMAINE BRUNO CLAIR MARSANNAY Chardonnay
Bourgogne
2016 LOUIS MICHEL CHABLIS 1ER Cru Montee De Tonnerre Chardonnay
Chablis 375ml
2017 DOMAINE BILLAUD-SIMON CHABLIS Chardonnay
Chablis
2016 CHATEAU THIEULEY BORDEAUX Semillon Sauvignon
Bordeaux
2016 JULIEN PILON Mon Grand Pere Etait Limonadier Viognier
Northern Rhone
2016 DOMAINE LE ROC DES ANGES Pi Vell Maccabeu
Roussillon
New World White Wine
2017 HUIA Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2019 CLOUDY BAY Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
2018 CAPE MENTELLE Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River
2019 SHAW & SMITH Sauvignon Blanc
Adelaide Hills
2018 FRANKLAND Isolation Riesling
Great Southern
2019 GARAGISTE Le Stagiaire Pinot Gris
Mornington Peninsula
2019 PUNT ROAD Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
2018 TOLPUDDLE Chardonnay
Tasmania
Dessert Wines
2017 BASS RIVER Iced Riesling
Gippsland 375ml
2018 DOMAINE DES BERNADINS Muscat De Beaumes De Venise
Southern Rhone 375ml
2014 TERRE DE FAGAYRA Maury Op Nord Grenache Noir, Carignan
Roussillon 750ml
2009 LE TERTRE DU LYS D'OR Sauternes
Bordeaux 750ml
Red Wine
2017 DOMAINE JOBLOT GIVRY 1ER CRU Clos De La Servoisine Pinot Noir
Bourgogne
2017 DOMAINE EDMON CORNU BOURGOGNE Pinot Noir
Bourgogne
2016 DOMAINE ARLAUD MOREY SAINT DENIS Pinot Noir
Bourgogne 375ml
2018 DOMAINE BOBINET SAUMUR CHAMPIGNY Hanami Cabernet Franc
Loire Valley
2018 LAURENCE ET REMI DUFAITRE BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES Premices Gamay
Beaujolais
2015 CHATEAU BERNADOTTE HAUT MEDOC Cabernet Blend
Bordeaux 375ml
2015 CHATEAU MAUCAMPS HAUT MEDOC Cabernet Blend
Bordeaux
2016 DOMAINE DE MONTCALMES Terrasses Du Larzac Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Languedoc
2017 DOMAINE LE ROC DES ANGES Segna De Cor Grenache, Syrah, Carignan,
Roussillon
2016 JEAN LOUIS TRIBOULEY Elepolypossum Carignan
Roussillon
2017 DOMAINE OVERNOY Rougissisme Trousseau, Pinot, Ploussard
Jura
Rosé
2018 DOMAINE DE TRIENNES Grenache, Syrah
Cotes De Provence
New World Red Wine
2016 BY FARR RP Cote vineyard Pinot Noir
Geelong
2018 STONIER Pinot noir
Mornington Peninsula
2017 TEN MINUTES BY TRACTOR Estate Up The Hill
Mornington Peninsula
2016 MOOROODUC Pinot Noir
Mornington Peninsula
2016 MOORILLA ESTATE Praxis Pinot noir
Derwent Valley
2017 BASS PHILLIP Crown Prince Pinot Noir
Leongatha
2017 FROMM Pinot Noir
Central Otago
2017 MT.DIFFICULTY Pinot noir
Central Otago
2018 CLONAKILLA Hilltops Shiraz
Australian Capital
2017 ELDERTON Estate Shiraz
Barossa Valley
2016 SYRAHMI Mourvedre
Adelaide Hills
2016 WILD DUCK CREEK ESTATE Springflat Shiraz
Mc Laren Vale
2015 CRAIGLEE Shiraz
2016 SC PANNELL Field Street Shiraz
2018 HEATHCOTE N2 Shiraz
Sunbury
2015 MAD FISH Shiraz
Mc Laren Vale
2017 POWELL AND SON Riverside GSM
Heathcote
2017 TIMO MAYER Cabernet
Mc Laren Vale
2015 HENSCHKE Keyneton Estate Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Clare Valley
2018 DANDELION Damsel Of The Barossa Merlot
Yarra Valley
2017 WIRRA WIRRA Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot
Adelaide Hills
2017 GREENOCK CREEK Cabernet Sauvignon
Barossa
2016 ROCKFORD Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon
Mc Laren Vale
2018 BLIND CORNER Quindalup Cabernets
Barossa Valley
The Hardware Societe
The Hardware Societe brings French flavours into Melbourne’s celebrated breakfast and brunch culture. Born in the city’s laneways, the cafe combines Parisian inspiration with the confidence and creativity of an Australian daytime restaurant. Its Katherine Place location is bright, welcoming and particularly popular for leisurely breakfasts and weekend brunch.
The menu gives familiar cafe dishes a distinctly French accent. Croque, baked eggs, salmon millefeuille, Benedict and rich egg based plates sit alongside porridge, bircher, pastries and more contemporary vegetable dishes. Careful presentation and generous flavour make the food feel more substantial than the standard cafe offering.
Coffee is treated seriously, but the experience extends comfortably into lunch with savoury dishes and sweet pastries. The French influence is recognisable without requiring every plate to follow a traditional formula. This makes The Hardware Societe a useful choice for diners who want the flavours and indulgence associated with French food earlier in the day, when many of Melbourne’s more formal French restaurants have not yet begun service.
Address: 10 Katherine Place, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
The Hardware Societe Menu
Breakfast & Brunch
TOAST WITH FRENCH BUTTER & SPREADS
choose from baguette, fruit sourdough or croissant by Via Porta
PORRIDGE (V)
caramelised banana, dulce de leche crème fraîche, hazelnut crumble, blackberries
BIRCHER (V)
lavender poached pears, roasted rhubarb, honey crumble, blueberry & lavender compote
THE CONTINENTAL (VO)
pistachio & chocolate breakfast trifle, mortadella, stracciatella, basil, Via Porta croissant, petite OJ
SCRAMBLED TOFU (V + VG + GFO)
tomato & charred sweet corn salsa, chimichurri, crispy kale, pickled onion, bun noir
MUSHROOMS VOL AU VENT (GFO)
herb roasted mushrooms, chipotle crème fraîche, tempura enoki, poached eggs
FRIED BRIOCHE
chocolate pavlova, whipped orange mascarpone & ricotta, herb roasted figs, orange blossom syrup, crushed pecans, marmalade gel
HOT DUCK (GFO)
duck merguez sausage, harissa aioli, manchego croquette, onion & bacon jam, orange & fennel salad
PORK BELLY (GFO)
scrambled eggs, chorizo bread & butter pudding, sauce vert, roasted tomato
CROQUE MADAME
traditional bolognaise, caramelised onion, bechamel, fried egg, house salad
BAKED EGGS (GFO)
UN — smoked beetroot puree, roasted baby carrots, creamed chèvre, hazelnuts (V); DEUX — chorizo, potato, piquillo peppers, queso manchego, almonds, aioli
SALMON MILLEFEUILLE (GFO)
hot smoked salmon, smashed peas, stracciatella, broccolini, pickled zucchini, soft herbs, gremolata, soft boiled egg
BENEDICT (GFO)
confit duck, pedro xeminez glaze, braised apple & red cabbage, bearnaise, crispy sage, poached eggs
Cakes
CHEESECAKE
BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING
Merchandise
OUR BOOK “NO EGGS ON TOAST”
available in pink or green
TOTE BAG
Coffee & Hot Drinks
Piccolo
Espresso
short macchiato
Long black
long macchiato
Latte
Cappuccino
Flat white
Cold drip
Iced latte
Batch brew
Yuzu cold drip, cold drip, yuzu juice, lemon
CHA HAUS MATCHA GREEN TEA LATTE
HOUSE MADE CHAI LATTE
with notes of ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom
HOT CHOCOLATE
54% dark caullebaut
MOCHA
54% dark caullebaut
VELVET BLANC HOT CHOCOLATE
33.5% caullebaut, lychee, rose, ganache
Tea
French earl grey
English breakfast
Oolong & orange blossom
Liquorice peppermint & fennel
Green tea, passion flower & marigold
Iced Tea
HOUSEMADE ICED TEA
French earl grey tea infused with lemon & mint
Iced Drinks
Coffee
Mocha
Chocolate
Chai
Matcha
Orange Juice
ORGANIC ORANGE JUICE BY THE GLASS
Cold Pressed Juice
1
watermelon, green apple, strawberry, lime
2
green apple, pear, silverbeet, lemon, ginger
3
beetroot, green apple, carrot, ginger, lime
4
pineapple, pear, green apple, lemon, mint
Soda
cloudy pear & cinnamon
double ginger
mandarin
yuzu
lemon squash
passionfruit
Beer & Cider
Kronenberg 1664
Strasbourg, France
Estrella
Barcelona, Spain
Wines by Tap
GLASS 12 / ½ CARAFE 500ml 27.5 / FULL 1000ml 49
Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
Pinot Grigio
Valdadige, Italy
Rose
Tuscany, Italy
Tempranillo
Heathcote, Victoria
Gamay
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Cocktails
MIMOSA
-prosecco, orange juice
COFFEE SPRITZ
cold brew, Cointreau, gin, tonic, Mr Black coffee liquor
HOUSE SPRITZ
prosecco, mandarin, orange, soda, bitters
VERMOUTH SPRITZ
prosecco, rosso vermouth, bitters
HUGO SPRITZ
elderflower liquor, prosecco, mint, lemon
BREAKFAST MARTINI
marmalade, gin, lemon juice, vermut, brandy
ROSÉ SANGRIA
cointreau, strawberry, watermelon, rosé, lychee, lemon
MARKET LANE MARTINI
espresso, Mr black coffee liquor, vodka, simple syrup
BLOODY MARY
vodka, spiced tomato juice, lemon, celery salt
BOOZY TEA
white rum, blackberries, passionfruit, yuzu, signature iced tea
L’ISPAHAN
the Melbourne gin company gin, prosecco, lychee, raspberries, rose
LAVENDER GIMLET
the Melbourne gin company gin, lavender, yuzu, prosecco
Bistro Thierry
Bistro Thierry was created to reproduce the warmth, hospitality and atmosphere of a bistro in Lyon or Paris. The striped awning, busy dining room, French service and closely arranged tables immediately establish its traditional character. Since opening in 2001, it has become one of Melbourne’s most dependable destinations for classic French food.
The menu covers many of the dishes diners hope to find in a traditional bistro. French onion soup, steak tartare, escargots, foie gras, charcuterie and seafood provide a broad choice of entrees. Main courses include beef bourguignon, steak frites, duck, lamb, chicken and market fish, supported by sauces such as béarnaise, pepper, mushroom and red wine with shallot.
Daily blackboard specials allow the kitchen to explore more contemporary ideas, but the enduring classics remain the foundation of the restaurant. French cheeses, soufflés and other traditional desserts complete the meal, while the wine list offers suitable choices across different regions and price points. Bistro Thierry is particularly rewarding for diners who value traditional hospitality and a menu that understands the enduring pleasure of a well prepared classic.
Address: 511 Malvern Road, Toorak, Victoria 3142, Australia
Bistro Thierry Menu
Hors D'Oeuvres
Les Huîtres
Oysters opened to order at the bar with Sauce Mignonette
Les Anchoïs
Cuca anchovies served with fresh red radish
Soupe à l’Oignon
French onion soup with gruyère crouton
Foie Gras Poêlé “Jean Larnaudie”
Pan seared slices of Foie Gras served with a raspberry vinegar glaze and toasted brioche
Caviar “Oscietra”
Oscietra Caviar (30g) served with Melba toast & condiments
Steak Tartare
Traditional finely hand chopped, grass fed eye fillet, lightly spiced, served with melba toast & condiments
Escargots à la Bourguignonne
Baked snails served with garlic and parsley butter
Coquilles Saint Jacques Poêlées
Pan seared Canadian scallops, served with smoked beetroot purée and wasabi foam
Sauté de Calamars
Fresh Australian calamari served with a mixed leaf salad and spicy Provençale sauce
Gambas Sautées
Sauteed “Skull Island” tiger prawns, parsley, garlic, spring onion salad and caramelised corn
Cervelles d’Agneau ‘Prince Albert’
Pan seared lamb brains, wrapped in Jambon de Bayonne, served with tarragon mayonnaise and mushroom ragoût
Salade César au Magret de Canard Fumé
Caesar salad with smoked duck breast, shaved parmesan, poached egg and croutons
Assiette de Charcuterie
House made duck, prune and cognac terrine, chicken parfait, rillettes and Spanish jamon served with a caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Plats Principaux
Bœuf à la Bourguignonne en croûte
Beef braised in red wine, onions, lardons and mushrooms with puff pastry and mashed potato
Le Steak-Frites 250g – Ralphs Meats
Grass fed Eye fillet steak with fries and your choice of sauce – Pepper, Béarnaise, Mushroom or Red wine & shallot
Entrecôte Grillée 250g MbS2+TipTop
Grass fed Black Angus scotch fillet served with fries and your choice of sauce – Pepper, Béarnaise, Mushroom or Red wine & shallot
Bavette Grillée 190g – Ralphs Meats
Grass fed minute fillet steak with fries, green salad, and your choice of sauce - Pepper, Béarnaise, Mushroom or Red wine and shallot
Cuisse de Canard Confite
Confit of Aylesbury duck leg, red cabbage braised with orange zest and five spice, pomme Anna and cherry sauce
Carré D’Agneau Rôti
Oven roasted rack of lamb, served with a sweet potato fondant, baby leeks, lamb jus and salsa verde
Poulet aux Olives
Chicken breast with caramelised onions, olives and Madeira jus served with Comté potato gnocchi
Tagine de Legumes
North African spiced tagine of root vegetables and tomato, served with couscous
Poisson du Jour
Please see our specials menu
Les Salades
Salade au Roquefort
Salad mixed leaves with a blue cheese dressing
Salade au Fromage de Chevre
Salad of warm goat's cheese, vine ripened tomato, rocket and toasted pinenuts
Salade Verte
Salad of lettuce leaves with red wine vinaigrette
Salade Belge
Belgian endives, pears, walnuts & honey mustard dressing
Salade Niçoise, Façon Moderne
A modern salad Niçoise with confit salmon, green beans, roasted tomatoes, anchovies, baby cos and a shallot and mustard dressing
Salade de Léon
Salade Composée, tomato, radish, cucumber, butter lettuce, red onion, curly endive, olives and vinaigrette
Garnitures
Pommes Frites
French Fries
Purée de pommes de terre
Mashed potatoes
Haricots Verts
Sautéed green beans with garlic and toasted almonds
Épinards sautés
Sautéed spinach
Petits pois à la Française
French peas garnished with baby onions, carrots, lardons and lettuce
Prix Fixe Lunch
Two Courses
Three Courses
Bread Basket
Épinards sautés
Sautéed spinach
Purée de pommes de terre
Mashed potatoes
Pommes Frites
French Fries
Haricots Verts
Sautéed green beans with garlic and toasted almonds
Soupe à l’oignon
French onion soup with gruyere crouton
Salade Niçoise, Façon Moderne
A modern salade Niçoise with confit salmon, green beans, roasted tomatoes, anchovies, baby cos and a shallot and mustard dressing
Pâté de canard et pruneaux Maison
House made duck and prune terrine with cornichons
Salade au Roquefort
Salad of mixed leaves with a blue cheese dressing
Salade de Léon
Salade Composée, tomato, cucumber, butter lettuce, red onion, curly endive, olives and vinaigrette
Bœuf Bourguignon
Beef braised in red wine, onions, lardons and mushrooms served with mashed potato
Le Poisson, Frites et Salade Verte
Grilled fish of the day served with fries & green mixed leaves
Brochette de Boeuf
Eye fillet beef skewer marinated in thyme and garlic served with fries and salad
Plat Végétarien
Baked zaatar spiced and vegetable Croquettes with capsicum ragout, Persian Fetta and flat bread
Crêpes Suzette
Crêpes Suzette with Grand Marnier and mandarin sorbet
Crème Brûlée
Traditional vanilla bean custard with caramelised sugar
Desserts
Soufflé au Chocolat ‘Le Jane Hill’
Chocolate soufflé with hot chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Crème Brûlée
Malagasy vanilla bean custard with caramelised sugar
Tarte Tatin
Warm apple and caramel tart served with vanilla bean ice cream
Crêpes Suzette
Crêpes Suzette with Grand Marnier and orange sorbet
Les Glaces et Sorbets
Assorted ice creams and sorbets with an almond macaroon
Les Fromages
Selection of French cheeses
Dessert Wines
2019 TERTRE DU LYS D’OR SAUTERNES
glass - bottle
2021 LA PIGEADE MUSCAT DE BEAUMES DE VENISE
glass - bottle
2020 DE BORTOLI Noble One
glass - bottle
2016 DOMINIQUE PORTET ’SauvBlanc’
glass - bottle
Fortified, Sherry & Liqueurs
FONSECA PORTO BIN 27
STANTON & KILLEEN TOPAQUE
STANTON & KILLEEN MUSCAT
ALL SAINTS MUSCAT
ALL SAINTS GRAND TAWNY
DE BORTOLI BLACK NOBLE
LUSTAU PEDRO-XIMENEZ
BARBADILLO FINO JARANA
BELLE BE BRILLET POIRE LIQUEUR
BELLE DE BRILLET EAU DE VIE
MASSENEZ POIRE LIQUEUR
COGNACS & ARMAGNACS & EAUX DE VIE
VICTOR GONTIER DOMFRONTAIS 2005 CALVADOS
FRANCIS VOYER VS 5YR COGNAC
DUDOGNON COGNAC VSOP 10YR COGNAC
JEAN FILLIOUX X.O. 15YR ‘Très Vieux’ COGNAC
JEAN FILLIOUX X.O. 20YR ‘Cep D’Or’ COGNAC
1984 DELORD ARMAGNAC
1979 COMTE DE LAMAESTRE ARMAGNAC
1966 DELORD ARMAGNAC
LA SALAMANDRE ‘Poire Willam’ EAU DE VIE
Cocktails
GIMLET
Gordons London Dry, Lime, Simple Syrup, Lemon Twist.
VESPER
Gordons London Dry, Absolut Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Twist.
KIR ROYAL
Crème De Cassis, Sparkling Rose.
FRENCH 75
Bombay Gin, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Rose.
FRENCH MARTINI
Absolut Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple, Orange Wedge.
MARGARITA
Jose Guervo Blanco, Cointreau, Lime, Simple Syrup.
COSMOPOLITAN
Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime, Orange Twist.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso, Simple Syrup.
NEGRONI
Gordons London Dry, Campari, Antica Formula, Orange Wedge.
OLD FASHION
Makers Mark Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters.
PAPER PLANE
Makers Mark Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, Lemon, Cherry.
AVIATION
Bombay Gin, Maraschino, Violet Liqueur, Lemon, Cherry.
BRAMBLE
Gordons London Dry, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Cassis Float.
MOJITO
Bacardi Rum, Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup.
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Soda Water, Sparkling Rose.
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
Elderflower, Soda Water, Sparkling Rose.
Mocktails
TROPICALE DÉLICE
Cranberry, Pineapple, Lime, Agave, Lemonade.
APPLE SOUR
Apple, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Bitters, Egg White.
Wine By the Glass - Champagne & Sparkling White
NV DOMINIQUE PORTET BRUT ROSÉ
Yarra Valley - VIC
NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT
Mareuil-Sur-Ay - France
Wine By the Glass - Vins Blancs et Rosés
2022 HUGEL RIESLING
Alsace - France
2020 KIENTZLER PINOT GRIS
Alsace - France
2022 CHÂTEAU DES FERRAGES 'Roumery' ROSÉ
Côtes de Provence
2020 PRANCING HORSE ESTATE CHARDONNAY
Red Hill - VIC
2022 ROGER CHAMPAULT 'Le Clos du Roy' SANCERRE
2021 PRANCING HORSE 'Les Rosiers' CHABLIS
France
Wine By the Glass - Vins Rouges
2023 MONT REDON LE CÔTES DU RHÔNE
Rhone - France
2019 WEST CAPE HOWE 'Book Ends' CABERNET
Mt Barker - S.A
2023 PRANCING HORSE ESTATE PINOT NOIR
Red Hill - VIC
2021 HEATHCOTE STATE SHIRAZ
Heathcote - VIC
2018 CHÂTEAU CANON CHAIGNEAU
Lalande-de-Pomerol - Bordeaux - France
2021 DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE 'Terres de Familie'
BURGUNDY - France
2020 M. CHAPOUTIER 'La Bernadine' CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE
Rhone - France
Beer
PERONI
Italy - On Tap 300ml
CROWN LAGER
KRONENBOURG
France
BALTER CERVEZA
STELLA ARTOIS
Belgium
CASCADE LIGHT
DUVEL
Belgium 8.5%
HEINEKIN ZERO
Elio’s Place
Elio’s Place is an all day European bistro and bar on Flinders Lane. Its menu moves between French, Italian and Spanish influences, allowing the restaurant to change naturally from breakfast and coffee in the morning to wine, snacks and full bistro dishes later in the day. The atmosphere is relaxed enough for a spontaneous visit but polished enough for an evening meal.
French bistro traditions are most visible in dishes such as oysters with mignonette, beef tartare with sauce ravigote, duck liver parfait and steak frites with bordelaise. Bearnaise appears with breakfast dishes and steak, while lentils, gratins and carefully prepared sauces bring additional French character to the menu. Italian pasta, burrata, agrodolce and tiramisu broaden the offering without overwhelming its bistro foundation.
The flexibility of the format is one of Elio’s greatest strengths. Diners can visit for eggs Benedict in the morning, a steak frites sandwich at lunch, an aperitif with bar snacks or a complete dinner. Cocktails and a frequently changing wine selection help carry the venue from day into night. It is a particularly useful option for groups whose tastes extend beyond strictly classical French cooking.
Address: Unit 1, 238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Elio's Place Menu
Breakfast
breakfast until 11am
GRANOLA, YOGHURT, SEASONAL FRUIT GF, VGO
BRUSCHETTA, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, MACADAMIA PESTO, GRANA PADANO V, VGO
ADD A SOFT EGG
OMELETTE, COMTÉ, FARM LEAVES GF, V
BREAKFAST ROLL, FOLDED EGG, GOUDA CHEESE, PICKLED ONION, LEAVES V
WITH BACON
SMOKED TROUT, SOFT EGG, PEPPERBERRY CRÉME FRAICHE, CORNICHONS, SOURDOUGH TOAST
KAISERSCHMARRN-SCRAMBLED PANCAKE, BLUEBERRY, YOGHURT V
SOURDOUGH TOAST OR FRESH CROISSANT, BUTTER, HOUSE PRESERVES
SOFT OR FOLDED EGGS, SOURDOUGH , BUTTER V
HOUSE SMOKED TROUT
BACON / MORTADELLA
CHARRED GREENS / POTATO ROSTI
SOFT EGG
PICKLES
MILK, USUAL SUSPECTS
BLACK, SERVED ON ROTATING SINGLE ORIGIN
BATCH BREW
RATIO HOT CHOCOLATE
TEA: ENGLISH BREAKFAST, EARL GREY, PEPPERMINT, LEMONGRASS GINGER
PRANA CHAI ON SOY
MONT BLANC, COLD BREW, CREAM
BLOODY MARY
MIMOSA
ALL-DAY NEGRONI
Roule Galette
Roule Galette has served traditional French crepes and galettes in Melbourne since 2007. Hidden in Scott Alley off Flinders Lane, the small creperie offers an intimate and informal experience that feels distinct from the city’s grander French dining rooms. French music, friendly service and a compact space add to its unmistakable character.
Savoury galettes are made with buckwheat flour, giving them a lightly nutty flavour and crisp edges. Fillings range from simple combinations of ham, cheese and egg to smoked trout, sausage, vegetables, truffle and escargot. The naturally gluten free buckwheat base also makes the restaurant accessible to diners who might not ordinarily be able to enjoy crepes.
Sweet crepes can be kept simple with butter and sugar or filled with fruit, chocolate and other indulgent additions. French cider, wine and beer complete the experience. Roule Galette works equally well for breakfast, a quick lunch, dessert or a casual dinner, demonstrating that memorable French food does not require formality or an elaborate dining room.
Address: Shop 1, Scott Alley, 241 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Roule Galette Melbourne Menu
Starters & Boards
CHEESE OR CHARCUTERIE BOARD
A selection of 3 cheeses or 3 charcuteries served with sourdough bread and French condiments.
RILLETTES DE CANARD
Homemade slow cooked duck meat spread served with sourdough bread and cornichons.
Galettes
A galette is a slightly crispy, savoury crêpe made with buckwheat flour and is naturally gluten free.
BUTTER GALETTE (V)
EGG & SWISS CHEESE (V)
HAM & EGG
HAM & CHEESE
COMPLÈTE
Egg, ham, swiss cheese
MIGHTY COMPLÈTE
2 eggs, double dose ham, double dose swiss cheese, green salad
COMPLÈTE À LA ROULE GALETTE
Egg, swiss cheese, mushrooms, ham, black truffle oil, green salad
VEGGO (V)
Egg, swiss cheese, mushrooms, green salad
CAMPAGNARDE
Egg, swiss cheese, mushrooms, bacon
CHÉRIE PESTO (V)
Egg, swiss cheese, homemade basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, baby rocket (homemade tomato sauce +$3.8)
CHICKEN AVOCADO
Chicken, swiss cheese, homemade basil pesto, avocado
FORESTIÈRE
Mushrooms, bacon, onions cooked in bechamel, swiss cheese (egg +$3.8)
LA GREEN (VG)
Baby rocket, apple, avocado, cherry tomatoes and homemade basil pesto
LA GARDEN (VG)
Baby rocket, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, homemade garlic & parsley sauce
SNAILS
Burgundy snails in homemade garlic & parsley sauce, bechamel, green salad
MERGUEZ
Spicy lamb & beef sausage, swiss cheese, homemade tomato sauce, green salad (Meredith goats cheese +$6.9)
ATLAS
Spicy lamb & beef sausage, potatoes, onions, swiss cheese, shallot & chives yoghurt, green salad
TARTIFLETTE
Reblochon cheese, onions, bacon, potatoes cooked in white wine, green salad (extra Reblochon cheese +$8)
CAMEMBERT (V)
Camembert de Normandie, homemade onion chutney, sliced fresh apple, black truffle oil, green salad with pecan nuts
CHEVREFEUILLE CROTTIN (V)
Whole goats cheese, honey, pecan nuts, green salad with pecan nuts (prosciutto +$8)
CAPRI
Meredith goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, homemade basil pesto, baby rocket, prosciutto (potatoes +$5.9)
TRUFFLE SALMON
Egg, cherry tomatoes, smoked salmon, avocado, rocket, black truffle oil (Meredith goats cheese +$6.9)
AUVERGNATE
French blue cheese sauce, bacon, apple, pecan nuts, green salad (potatoes +$5.9)
Galette Extras
Onion
Egg, Cherry tomatoes, Homemade sauces: Garlic & parsley sauce (VG), tomato sauce (VG), Basil pesto (VG), Shallot & chives yogurt
Green salad with cherry tomatoes, Swiss cheese, Potatoes, Mushrooms
Bacon, Ham, Avocado, Meredith goats cheese
Chicken, Merguez sausage, Smoked salmon, Prosciutto
Crêpes
Crêpes are made with eggs and white flour, request Gluten Free or vegan option if needed (+$2.5).
Sugar (VGO)
Sugar butter or Sugar lemon (VGO)
Honey
Sugar butter lemon
Butter cinnamon sugar
Chocolate
Bonne Maman strawberry jam (VGO)
100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup (VGO)
Homemade raspberry coulis (VGO)
French chestnut spread (VGO)
Nutella
Homemade salted caramel
Biscoff spread (VGO)
LA GOURMANDE
Banana, strawberries, ice cream, almonds, chocolate
LA BELLE NORMANDE
Cinnamon poached apple, ice cream, homemade whipped cream, homemade salted caramel
LA LOTUS
Biscoff spread, homemade whipped cream, ice cream, homemade salted caramel, Biscoff biscuit crumbs
NORMANDE FLAMBÉE
Ice cream, homemade whipped cream, cinnamon poached apple, homemade salted caramel, flambéed with French apple brandy
FAMOUS SUZETTE
Homemade orange & lemon butter, flambéed with French orange-flavoured liqueur Grand Marnier, ice cream
CRÈME DE L’ARDÈCHE
French chestnut spread, homemade whipped cream, chocolate
AUMONIÈRE
Ice cream, homemade whipped cream, chocolate (strawberries +$4.9)
LADY PETROVA
Strawberries, Nutella (ice cream +$4.9)
STRAWBERRY QUEEN
Strawberries, homemade whipped cream
MONKEY
Banana, chocolate (ice cream +$4.9)
MIMI (VGO)
Homemade apple & cinnamon compote
PIM'S
Raspberry coulis, chocolate
TIGER
Chocolate, homemade salted caramel, almonds (homemade whipped cream +$4.9)
RIVIERA
Ice cream, homemade salted caramel, almonds
BUENO
Nutella, sweet condensed milk, ice cream, crushed hazelnuts, chocolate waffers
MONTREAL (VGO)
Banana, strawberries, maple syrup
BISCOFFOLIE
Lotus Biscoff spread, ice cream, crushed pistachios, chocolate, raspberry coulis
Crêpe Extras
Swap chocolate for Nutella
Gluten Free option, Vegan option
Strawberries, Banana, Almonds, Crushed Hazelnuts, Nutella, Chocolate, Homemade salted caramel, Chestnut spread, Raspberry coulis, 100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup, Biscoff spread, Biscoff crumbs, Chocolate waffers, Vanilla Ice cream, Homemade whipped cream
Cold Drinks
Iced chocolate
Made with ice cream & homemade whipped cream
Iced coffee
Made with ice cream & homemade whipped cream
Iced mocha
Made with ice cream & homemade whipped cream
Iced latte
Iced long black
Apple
Banana mango passionfruit blend
SUNZEST Orange Juice
Lemonade
Lemon Lime & Bitters
San Pellegrino sparkling water
500mL
French Aperitif
Ricard
Anise & licorice flavored aperitif
Kir vin blanc
Blackcurrant liquor & white wine
Kir Royal
Blackcurrant liquor & sparkling wine
Beers
Stella Artois
Peroni
Kronenbourg 1664
Spirits
Cognac VSOP
Scotch WhIsky
Fine Calvados Château du Breuil
Milkshakes
Made with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate
Nutella
Vanilla
Raspberry
Coffee
Caramel
Biscoff
French Cider
François Séhédic AB organic Brut cider
375ml $20 750ml $33
French Favourites
Orangina Orange soft drink
French cordial (served in water)
Grenadine (berries) or Mint
Diabolo (cordial served in lemonade)
Grenadine (berries) or Mint
Coffee
Beans by NorthSouth
Short Black
Double espresso
Long black
Latte
Flat white
Cappuccino
Piccolo
Macchiato (long or short)
Mocha
Magic
Café Viennois
latte & whipped cream
Choco Viennois
hot choc & whipped cream
Loose Leaf Teas
T2
English breakfast
Earl grey
French earl grey
Peppermint
Lemongrass & ginger
Sencha green tea
Chai
Chai
Prana Chai Leaves
Vanilla chai powder
Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate Regular
Hot chocolate Large
Kids Drinks
Strawberry milk
Babycino
Wine
Red
House wines
White
House wines
Rosé
House wines
Les Vieilles Vignes CÔTES DU RHÔNE
Le Vieux Naudin BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR
Makipai SAUVIGNON BLANC
Petit Chablis CHARDONNAY
Cave de Turckheim RIESLING
Louis Perdrier 200ml BRUT EXCELLENCE
Baron Jacques BLANC DE BLANC
Bistrot d’Orsay
Bistrot d’Orsay has occupied the Paris end of Collins Street for more than two decades. Its dark timber, soft lighting, vintage French poster and painted ceiling create a romantic dining room overlooking the Regent Theatre. The location makes it especially convenient for lunch in the city or dinner before a performance.
The restaurant specialises in Provençal and Mediterranean French cooking. French bistro classics sit beside seafood and dishes influenced by the warmer flavours of southern France. Bouillabaisse is a natural expression of this approach, combining fish and shellfish with a broth shaped by tomato, fennel and saffron. Other dishes draw on slow cooking, pastry, sauces and seasonal vegetables.
Desserts are an important part of the experience, providing the opportunity to finish with a carefully prepared French classic. The extensive wine list includes French, Australian and international bottles selected to complement the menu. Bistrot d’Orsay combines dependable cooking, attentive service and a setting that captures the enduring romance associated with a traditional city bistro.
Address: 184 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Bistrot d'Orsay Menu
To Share
CHILLI, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY ROASTED KALAMATA OLIVES
HOUSE MADE BRANDIED DUCK LIVER PÂTÉ, CORNICHONS
CHARCUTERIE BOARD SELECTION of pâtés, terrine, cured meats & pickles (for 2 people)
Entrées
PRAWNS AND SCALLOPS ST. JACQUES
sautéed prawns & scallops in a rich, gratinated seafood voluté
MIDDLE EASTERN WARM QUINOA SALAD
with roasted cauliflower & broccoli, fresh herbs, barberries, almonds, pistachio & labna
STEAK TARTARE
with Parmesan custard, quail egg & croutons
CALAMARI
polenta dusted with rosemary salt, olive tapenade roquette & aïoli
CRISPY BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY
with peas, fresh garlic, tarragon & pork Jus
GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLÉ
with beetroot & orange compote, frisée & walnut salad
Sides
Iceberg lettuce, tarragon, shallot & mustard vinaigrette
Wilted baby spinach
Roquette & Parmesan salad
Green beans, butter sautéed with toasted almonds
Pommes frites
Broccolini with olive tapenade
From the Grill
PRIME GOULBURN VALLEY EYE FILLET
Char-grilled with bordelaise sauce hand cut chips & confit garlic
SCOTCH FILLET - grass fed
Char-grilled - Roasted Swiss brown mushrooms, parsely & Parmesan garnish - truffle oil
STEAK FRITES
Classic Paris favourite with café de Paris butter
Mains
POTATO GNOCCHI
pan-fried with sautéed field mushrooms, chard hazelnuts, vincotto, truffle oil & shaved Parmesan
RISOTTO
with saffron, snipped chives & fresh taleggio cheese
LINGUINI
with prawns, scallops, fish & mussels, leek, tomato, chervil & roquette
FISH OF THE DAY
pan fried with porcini mushrooms, anchovy & walnut tapenade & champagne buerre blanc sauce
CONFIT DUCK LEG
served on a bed of braised brussel sprouts in a mild mustard & duck jus sauce
BEEF BOURGUIGNON
slow braised beef cheek in a red wine sauce, onion & creamy mashed potato
COQ AU VIN (blanc)
French classic - braised free range chicken, button mushrooms lardons, baby potatoes in a rich white wine reduction
VEAL SCHNITZEL
with a Panko and Parmesan crumb, house slaw with seeded mustard dressing
BOUILLABAISSE
Marseilles’ famous soup of prawns, scallops, fish & mussels in a saffron, tomato, fennel broth with crouton & rouille
Desserts
Vanilla crème brûlée
Classic pear tarte tatin
roasted almond ice cream
Pistachio and white chocolate parfait
with strawberry ice cream and pistachio crumble
Chocolate mousse
with strawberry compote and a crisp tuille
Sorbet de Jour
Fromage
Plate of three cheeses
Aperitif
Ricard France
Pernod France
Emile Pernot Absinthe France
Valdespino ‘Inocente’ Fino Jerez, Spain
Glenfiddich 12 Speyside, Scotland
Glenmorangie 10 Highland, Scotland
Jean Boyer Nationale 10 St-Geours-de-Maremne, France
Yeun Elez ‘Jobic’ Brittany, France
Cocktails
Kir Royale
Champagne Cocktail
Aperol Spritz
Negroni
Martini
Beer
Kronenbourg 1664 Lager France
White Rabbit Dark Ale Geelong
James Boag's Premium Light Tasmania
By the Glass
N/V Howard Park ‘Petit Jete’ Great Southern, WA
N/V Veuve Clicquot Brut Reims, France
2023 Domaine Pichot ‘Coteau de la Biche’ Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) Loire Valley, France
2024 The Pass Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ
2020 Semprevino Pinot Grigio McLaren Vale, SA
2024 Bouchard Aine & Fils Chardonnay Vin de France
2024 Chateau des Ferrages ‘Roumery’ Provence, France
(Cinsault,Grenache,Syrah,Rolle)
2023 J.Moreau & Fils ‘Les Coches’ Pinot Noir Vin de France
2022 Tournon ‘Shay’s Flat Block A3’ Shiraz Pyrenees, Vic
2018 Chateau Les Grands Marechaux (Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot) Bordeaux, France
2023 Delas ‘Saint Esprit’ Cotes-du-Rhone Rhone Valley,France
(Grenache,Syrah)
Half Bottles
N/V Villa Sandi Prosecco Veneto, Italy half
N/V Louis Roederer Collection 426 Reims, France half
2023 Nick O’Leary Riesling Canberra, NSW half
2024 Huia Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ half
2024 Kooyong Estate Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula half
2023 Pierrick Laroche Domaine des Hates Chablis Burgundy, France half
2020 Chateau Terrefort Lescalle (Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon) Bordeaux, France half
2022 Chateau de Coulaine Chinon (Cabernet Franc) Loire Valley, France half
2023 Clarence House ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir Cambridge, Tas half
2017 Domaine d’Ourea Gigondas (Grenache,Syrah,Cinsault) Rhone Valley, France half
Wines
N/V Howard Park ‘Petit Jete’ Great Southern, WA
N/V Casa Canevel Extra Dry Prosecco Veneto, Italy
N/V H.Lanvin & Fils Epernay, France
N/V Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Epernay, France
N/V Veuve Clicquot Brut Reims, France
N/V Pierre Paillard ‘Les Parcelles’ Grand Cru Bouzy, France
2022 Tim Adams ‘Skilly Ridge’ Clare Valley
2022 Jean-Luc Mader Alsace, France
2024 The Pass Marlborough, NZ
2023 Domaine Berthier ‘L’Instant’ Loire Valley, France
2021 Comtesse de Malet Roquefort (Sauvignon Blanc,Semillon) Bordeaux, France
2022 Domaine Minet ‘Vielles Vignes’ Pouilly Fume Loire Valley, France
2022 Domaine Thomas ‘Le Perrier’ Sancerre Loire Valley, France
2024 Bouchard Aine & Fils Vin de France
2022 Marnong Estate Sunbury.Vic
2023 Kellybrook ‘Edenesque’ Yarra Valley, Vic
2022 Chateau de Fuissé ‘Famille Vincent’ Bourgogne Burgundy, France
2023 Gerard Tremblay Petit Chablis Burgundy, France
2024 Irrewarra Western District,Vic
2021 Rougeot-Dupin Montagny 1er Cru Burgundy, France
2023 Delatite ‘Deadman’s Hill’ Gewurztraminer Mansfield,Victoria
2023 Semprevino Pinot Grigio McLaren Vale, SA
2023 Domaine Pichot ‘Coteau de la Biche’ Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) Loire Valley, France
2023 Domaine Mittnacht Pinot Blanc & Auxerrois Alsace, France
2022 La Roche Paradis ‘Les Vessettes’ Saint-Joseph Rhone Valley, France
(Marsanne,Roussanne)
2024 Chateau des Ferrages ‘Roumery’ (Cinsault,Grenache,Syrah,Rolle) Provence, France
2020 Semprevino (Grenache) McLaren Vale, SA
2020 UP Ultimate Provence (Cinsault,Grenache,Syrah,Rolle) Provence, France Magnum
2023 J.Moreau & Fils ‘Les Coches’ Vin de France
2023 Prosper Maufoux Bourgogne Burgundy, France
2023 Moorooduc Estate Mornington Peninsula, Vic
2023 Irrewarra Western District, Vic
2021 Domaine Derey ‘Les champs Perdrix’ Marsannay Burgundy, France
2022 Howard Park ‘Leston’ Margaret River, WA
2018 Chateau Les Grands Marechaux (Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot) Bordeaux, France
2016 Chateau Barrail du Blanc St Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, France
2017 Majella ‘Malleea’ (Cabernet,Shiraz) Coonawarra, SA
2021 Semprevino McLaren Vale, SA
2022 Tournon ‘Shay’s Flat Block A3’ Pyrenees,Vic
2016 Terlato & Chapoutier ‘Lieu-Dit Malakoff’ Pyrenees,Vic
2019 Tournon ‘Lady’s Lane’ Heathcote, Vic
2022 Tellurian ‘Tranter’ Heathcote, Vic
2023 M.Chapoutier ‘Les Meysonniers’ Crozes-Hermitage Rhone Valley, France
2015 Cambrien ‘La Pleiade’ Heathcote, Vic
2021 Nicolas Badel ‘Les Mourrays’ Saint-Joseph Rhone Valley, France
2023 Viticoltori Senesi Aretini Chianti (Sangiovese) Tuscany, Italy
2022 Delas “Saint-Esprit’ Cotes-Du-Rhone Rhone Valley, France
(Grenache,Syrah,Mourvedre)
2020 Bernard Metrat ‘La Scandaleuse’ Chiroubles (Gamay) Beaujolais, France
2021 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rhone Valley, France
(Grenache,Syrah,Mourvedre)
Dessert Wine
2023 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon Riverina, NSW half
glass 16
Fortified
Galway Pipe Tawny Port Multi-Regional, SA
Valdespino ‘El Candado’ Pedro Ximénez Jerez, Spain
Eau de Vie
Prunier V.S.O.P. Cognac Grande Champagne, France
Hennessy XO Cognac Cognac, France
1979 Comte de Lamaestre Armagnac Bas Armagnac, France
2008 Victor Gontier Réserve Calvados Normandy, France
Etienne Brana Poire William Pays Basque, France
Final Thoughts
Melbourne’s French restaurants offer far more than a single interpretation of the cuisine. The city embraces grand modern dining, neighbourhood bistros, traditional brasseries, French influenced brunch and the comforting simplicity of a freshly made galette. This variety allows French food to suit almost any occasion, from breakfast in a laneway to an elaborate celebration in a heritage dining room.
What connects these restaurants is an appreciation for technique, hospitality and the pleasure of taking time over a meal. Whether the table is filled with oysters and Champagne, steak frites and red wine or crepes and cider, Melbourne provides numerous ways to experience the flavours and spirit of French dining.