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Red velvet seats and timber panelling has helped transform a onetime bike shop into a rococo bordello.
Critics' Pick

‘Glammed-up bordello appeal’: Peek inside the southside bar where photos aren’t allowed

Come for the stellar French wine list and stay for the snacks at this exciting update to one of the city’s best-loved bistros.

  • Besha Rodell
Vinesmith is a new venue in Melbourne CBD spanning wine bar, bistro, cellar door and bottleshop.

A new Flinders Lane venue channels what’s hot right now in France

This new spot spanning restaurant, cellar door and wine bar promises to be more French than most of our French bistros. And there’s a bargain lunch menu.

  • Emma Breheny
The chic French interiors at Entrecote.

Entrecote

Paris-via-Prahran fantasyland.

The duck-terrine burger at Bar Margaux.

Bar Margaux

Duck frites, martinis and mischief well past midnight.

Scallops- France Soir in South Yarra- Good Food review of the best dishes for Bastille day- 9th July 2020 The Age News Picture by JOE ARMAO

France-Soir

The tri-colour neon sign has glowed for close to 40 years, but France-Soir remains a benchmark for Melbourne-French restaurants.

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Le Comptoir is a taste of France in Aireys Inlet.
Critics' Pick

Le Comptoir

Gallic gem on the Surf Coast.

The French menu includes escargot.
14.5/20

Bistro Terroir

Dependable Gallic fare in a moody room.

Grilled coral trout with white bean ragout.
14.5/20

Bistra

Elegant bistro at the high-low nexus.

Midnight Starling in Kyneton.
Good Food hat15/20

Midnight Starling

Timeless food at a cosy address.

Quail with cous cous, rose petals and cucumber salad.
Good Food hat15.5/20

Du Fermier

Proof that good farming equals great food.

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