Bonjour mes amis!
Instantly welcoming the French Brasserie offers a relaxing sanctuary at the top end of town. Soaring ceilings and vast glass expanses achieve a chic contemporary atmosphere while friendly attentive staff anticipate your every need. Open for lunch Monday - Friday and dinner Monday - Saturday it continues to exceed the expectations of its guests who can choose to sit upstairs in the mezzanine area, inside at intimate tables or relax outside on the terrace.
Our internationally renowned chef, creates everything in house, producing innovative, modern French cuisine. Committed to serving the finest local and seasonal produce, prepared in a stylish yet simple manner, his dishes will captivate your senses.
Complimenting the menu is the distinctive Australian and French wine list compiled by the in-house sommelier. Exuding creative flair his informed selections will surprise and lead you into a world of discovery.
Bringing a wealth of experience, proprietor Hadj Sadki’s vision was to create an exciting dining experience with exemplary, unobtrusive service in relaxed convivial surrounds. This stylish establishment will continue to attract unprecedented praise and rave reviews with its inspirational menu, bold wine selections and unparalleled service.
Bon appetit!
REVIEWS
"French Revolution" - "People are losing their heads over Gallic cuisine in Melbourne"
Bob Hart - The Herald Sun May 17
"The fish was exquisite ,its texture silky and barely gluey. Its flavour was wonderful."
"I liked the freshness of the dishes and the precise manner in which they were cooked. You'll find many simple old French favourites here."
Stephen Downes - The Herald Sun Extra Tues June 10
"Beautifully cooked Canadian Scallops" - "Luscious pork" - "Delicious house baguette" - "C'est magnifique"
Joanne Hawkins - Herald Sun - Sunday Magazine Sunday July 13
"The menu includes a number of grills and some delicious main courses"
"The restaurant's location, down a laneway off Flinders Lane, that's part of the charm for many of the corporate lunchers who settle down in the confidence they cannot be seen from the street."
Quantas Magazine July 2008
" Unpretentious French standards to a serious level of professionalism."
"Think France Soir in the CBD and you will be close"
John Lethlean - The Age Tuesday August 12
"The cuisine here is a beautiful blend of modern French and traditional dishes .
Where Magazine - October 2008
"If Paris is out of the question then your answer is The French Brasserie"
101 Collins Magazine - WInter 2008