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A photo of Normandy Wine & Grill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(229)
$$$$
• French • Windsor
Booked 12 times today
Delicious food as always loved every dish & desserts. Steak was cooked to perfection!! Compliments to chef!
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4.3
Awesome(165)
$$$$
• French • Melbourne CBD
Booked 166 times today
Always an amazing experience in a great venue lovely music, good food and perfect martini. The burlesque show fitted perfectly for Friday night as well..
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4.7
Exceptional(221)
$$$$
• French • Armadale
Booked 10 times today
This has quickly become our favourite restaurant. Especially now they are trialling lunch trade on some days.
A photo of Mandoline restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(0)
$$$$
• French • Elsternwick
Mandoline Elsternwick is a relaxed and casual cafe along Glen Huntly Road in Melbourne serving up a delicious blend of Australian and French dishes for breakfast and lunch. Also offering expertly made coffee and moreish pastries, you’ll be in cafe food heaven at this spot, trust us. Keep an eye out for breakfast options such as spicy shakshuka and eggs Benedict topped with slow-cooked beef brisket and corn croquettes, as well as lunch dishes that include seafood stew, cassoulet cooked with smoked pork belly, sausage and duck confit and burgers filled with all the trimmings. Popular for good reason, this French inspired cafe in Elsternwick does tend to fill up so booking ahead is highly recommended.
A photo of French Saloon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(388)
$$$$
• French • Melbourne CBD
Booked 7 times today
We chose the French Saloon to celebrate my husband’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. We shared the chicken liver parfait for starters - it was the best I’ve ever tasted, accompanied by kumquat jam. For mains I chose the French gnocchi with peas and mint, and my husband chose the steak frites. Both were excellent except that my husband found the steak quite chewy. We passed this on the our waitress who then passed it onto the chef. He was offered a different cut of steak as a substitute but declined, however, we really appreciated the offer and openness to feedback. We finished up by sharing a crème brûlée which was thoughtfully delivered with candles! A great place to try if you want something high quality and a little bit different in the CBD.
A photo of Reverie Cafe restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(13)
$$$$
• French • Prahran
The staff and chef looked after us so well I had an incredible baby shower and did not have to worry about dietary requirements or anything. The vibe of the cafe is gorgeous with all the plants and pink tones. Will definitely be back
A photo of Chez Olivier Le Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(231)
$$$$
• French • South Yarra
Booked 2 times today
We had a great evening! Service, food, ambience - excellent! A little birthday treat and singing waiter surprise for the birthday guest. Absolutely delicious and we’ll be back. Thank you!
A photo of Bistro La Provence restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(845)
$$$$
• French • Brighton
Booked 3 times today
Fantastic meal; great French cuisine. One of our favorite local restaurants that always delivers!
A photo of Le Petit Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(526)
$$$$
• French • Kooyong
Booked 7 times today
Lovely little restaurant with a very relaxed and cosy atmosphere. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced.
A photo of 81Bay & Baix restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(122)
$$$$
• French • Brighton
Booked 6 times today
Great day. Food excellent, service was great and entertainment was perfect.

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  • Peter
    Melbourne •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This has quickly become our favourite restaurant. Especially now they are trialling lunch trade on some days.
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    Bansho$$$$• Japanese• Armadale
    •
    4.7
  • PeterGold
    Melbourne •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always an amazing experience in a great venue lovely music, good food and perfect martini. The burlesque show fitted perfectly for Friday night as well..
    More info
    Maison Bâtard$$$$• French• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.3
  • CharmainGold
    Melbourne •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Delicious food as always loved every dish & desserts. Steak was cooked to perfection!! Compliments to chef!
    More info
    Normandy Wine & Grill$$$$• French• Windsor
    •
    4.8
  • Teri
    Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 20, 2026
    We chose the French Saloon to celebrate my husband’s birthday and our wedding anniversary. We shared the chicken liver parfait for starters - it was the best I’ve ever tasted, accompanied by kumquat jam. For mains I chose the French gnocchi with peas and mint, and my husband chose the steak frites. Both were excellent except that my husband found the steak quite chewy. We passed this on the our waitress who then passed it onto the chef. He was offered a different cut of steak as a substitute but declined, however, we really appreciated the offer and openness to feedback. We finished up by sharing a crème brûlée which was thoughtfully delivered with candles! A great place to try if you want something high quality and a little bit different in the CBD.
    More info
    French Saloon$$$$• French• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.8
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