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Top 6 French food in Elwood, Port Phillip, Victoria
Discover Restaurants offering the best French food in Elwood, Port Phillip, Victoria. Elwood is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip. At the 2011 Census, Elwood had a population of 14,638.
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6. Bistro Gitan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Set opposite Fawkner Park in a stunning classic Victorian building, Bistro Gitan reflects a warm and intimate choice for your next dining experience. Charming and comforting, the Bistro is the perfect environment for celebrations, as well as inviting enou
Reviewed By SisPerth
We picked out the “Gypsy” bistro on a whim, having a penchant for French food and wanting something within walking distance to where we were staying. We were so glad we did! Located in a beautiful old building, the ambience is warm, welcoming and chic simplicity. There’s no haughtiness in the authentic French service here, either – from our greeting at the door, throughout our meal and up to being helped into our jackets on the way out, we loved it and couldn’t fault it. Hubbie even managed to get himself a bit tangled up getting his second sleeve on and the staff member assisting gently guided his arm into place, while we all shared a giggle. The dim candlelight means you do have to peer closely at the menu if you’re approaching the senior end of life’s spectrum but it makes for a beautiful glow, very flattering ;-) Superbly crusty baguette to nibble on was much appreciated, though the butter portion could have been a tiny bit more generous (note: this is my only minor criticism of the entire meal!). The regular menu holds many traditional delights, beautifully supported by the temptations of the blackboard specials. Hubbie’s escargots were served in traditional, garlicky style and pronounced delish. I opted to start with the pepperberry liver parfait and what a gastronomically divine experience it was. The little pot of silky smooth parfait was exquisitely flavoursome, the richness beautifully cut by the crowning mixture of pickles, and there was a veritable mountain of wickedly unctuous, wafer thin toasts to spread it on. Choosing our mains was no easy task – the scotch fillet on the regular menu beckoned (in no small part because it included chips!) but the Bavette a la Bordelaise from the blackboard was also begging attention. Eventually we opted for one of each and both were excellent, though I’d have to say the bavette, a meltingly tender slab of flank steak, liberally anointed with red wine sauce was probably the winner by a slim margin. A shared side of salad leaves was all the extra we needed. The wine list is most impressive and if you had the notion to do so, you could cause serious harm to your bank account with some of the offerings. However, there’s more than a sprinkling of good, solid wines at highly realistic prices and there’s also the option of wine by the glass, and in small and medium sized carafes. Although we were quite full, hubbie managed the super light, citrus meringue tart, served with a quenelle of tangy calamansi sorbet. A delicious, out-of-the-ordinary quince liqueur rounded things out nicely. We were impressed at the excellent value for one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time!Thank you for joining us at Bistro Gitan, and for passing along your lovely feedback. We endeavour to offer the highest standards of food and service, and it's wonderful to hear that your expectations of the Bistro were matched. We hope that we'll see you again soon for another delicious meal. Best wishes, Bistro Gitan team
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5. Bistro La Provence
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Bistro La Provence celebrates traditional french seasonal food, beverage and the culture of Provence. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.
Reviewed By selwyna_13
First visit turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Excellent menu loaded with many typical French dishes. Friendly efficient service in a wonderful ambience which happened to be Bastille evening. Recommend the calamari , steak tartare , boullibase soup , escargots. Will definitely return.
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4. Curly Whiskers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
French Bistro in the Bayside suburb of Brighton. A little French diner specialising in making and serving classic bistro favourites including Escargot, French Onion Soup, Cassoulet, Steak Et pomme de Terre, Bouillabaisse, Coq au Vin, Bourguignon d’agneau,
Reviewed By Roger1278
On a cold wintry night in May we were here as a couple for a Birthday celebration. Although a Saturday night no problems on noise as the inside restaurant only seats around 24 patrons. Originally a cafe the restaurant was introduced only some 12 months ago. It is extremely intimate although you are in full view & share the kitchen.The food here is excellent with a limited choice but great quality.We shared the scallops dish as an entree (must do dish) with my wife having fish of the day whilst I had the Duck confit. Both very tasty & ample quantity. Wine here is very affordable at $10 a glass. We spent $172 plus tip. Parking is good but you need to book.Staff is really wonderful & helpful.we will return.Dear Roger,Serving lovely, discerning diners and then receiving such praise from them, as you have done for us, is highly motivating and makes all of our efforts and convictions worthwhile. Many thanks!We look forward to welcoming you back.
3. L'Hotel Gitan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
L’Hotel Gitan, the latest restaurant from the Reymond family, offers a seasonal dining experience in the heart of Prahran. A more casual affair than its sister restaurant, Bistro Gitan, L’Hotel serves classical, yet innovative French fare. Paying homage t
Reviewed By Anthonyza2015
Greeted warmly by a Parisian.This is the place to be.You have several dining options for seating.Normal Table seatingKitchen Bar seatingPrivate dining area for a small group.The food and service has been has been consistently good.My only disappointment is they no longer have my favourite dessert"Strawberries and cream"I had to have the OranginaHopefully it will be back on the menu.The hotel has a character of it's own.Will be back to have the Sunday Set menu.Thank you for your lovely feedback. Our dessert menu changes seasonally and we also have weekly specials that may include your favourite Strawberries and Cream dessert, so make sure to keep an eye out for it. We look forward to welcoming you back for a Sunday menu. Kind regards, L’Hotel Gitan
2. Chez Olivier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By Walaust
Chez Olivier at its new location is really singing! Our experience was great from beginning to end. Service is efficient and timely and very friendly (all the waiting staff had a smile ready). An interesting menu: we had a goats cheese entre wrapped in filo surrounded by a light salad, followed by the confit of duck. Both were delicious and well balanced. The wine list was adequate, although I would have expected to see a few more Burgundy wines on the list. No table cloths but it did have cloth napkins. The restaurant was very popular on the night we were there, and rightly so. A top destination.
1. Bistro Thierry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 487 reviews
Enjoy the ambience of a night in a buzzing French bistro in Melbourne without the jet lag. We aim to make your experience completely enjoyable.
Reviewed By Walaust
Bistro Thierry delivered a great experience for our special occasion. Met warmly at the door, we were shown to a good table and assisted with some parcels and jackets. We had actually looked at the online menu (both food and wine) and decided what we wanted, so ordering was easy. Drinks were served quickly and with friendly efficiency. The fit out of Thierry's is something of a draw card in itself - certainly takes you to Paris! Our food was top quality - particularly the lamb shoulder: melt in the mouth texture. I can see why it is rated so highly, and would certainly support that.We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your BT experience. Customer satisfaction is our number one goal so it is great to learn this has been achieved on this occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back. Merci beaucoup!
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