French restaurants in Melbourne
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Aux Batifolles
This French bistro does the trick for both big occasions or simple weeknight dinners. All the standards are here: duck confit, moules frites and steak tartare. Desserts too: crème brûlée and tarte Tartin just the way maman used to make. While you won’t be wowed by culinary innovation, you’ll love the delightful service, careful presentation, hearty serves and very modest prices. Bookings advised.
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Libertine
Locals love this small, traditionally decked-out shopfront for its real French country cooking and va-va-voom interiors. The menu includes whole suckling pigs (though you’ll need to bring nine of your friends to help out with that order) and is requisitely strong on its game and cheeses.
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L’Oustal
No cookie-cutter Francophilia here. This cute neighbourhood bistro is breezy and informal (more Carla Bruni than Edith Piaf) and does French standards with good produce and the odd contemporary twist. The winter menu is when the chef really comes into their own.
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Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel
Local chef’s French comfort food is probably just what you’ll need when the roulette table has got the better of you.
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