13 fantastic French bistros and bars for Bastille Day and beyond

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Inside Tartine in Richmond.

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The next best thing to actually dining in Paris this summer? Soaking up the atmosphere – and the steak frites and Chablis – at these charming much-loved local venues, instead.

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Ignatio is eating her way around Melbourne’s French restaurants including France-Soir.

South Yarra

‘The city’s best-loved bistro’: France-Soir

May 21, 2024
Besha Rodell

White tablecloths and bistro curtains add a timeless quality to the Victorian-era shopfront.

Carlton North

‘Timelessly elegant Euro-Melbourne vintage shopfront’: Malin

October 29, 2024
Besha Rodell

Tartine French restaurant in Richmond, Melbourne.

Richmond

‘A French restaurant that feels special, but also casual’ : Tartine

October 28, 2022
Besha Rodell

The main salon at Gigi is kitted out with antique crystal chandeliers, hand-painted walls and lace-frilled velvet club chairs.

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‘Like a mini Versailles’: Gigi bar

October 24, 2024
Tomas Telegramma

The ground floor of Maison Batard.

Melbourne

‘Big and brash and fun’: Maison Batard

February 4, 2025
Besha Rodell

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

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‘A genuine taste of what’s hot in France right now’: Vinesmith

December 9, 2024
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Philippe's precision pâté en croûte.

Melbourne

‘A relaxed but polished bistro’: Philippe

September 18, 2019
Dani Valent

A wrought iron-trimmed mezzanine has been added to the Collingwood space now houses Smith Street Bistrot.

Collingwood

‘Nostalgic, indulgent, backstreet Parisian bistro’: Smith Street Bistrot

March 15, 2022
Michael Harden

Big windows, a red vaulted ceiling and white floorboards give French Saloon a timeless quality.

Melbourne

‘Like an artist’s loft turned pared-back brasserie’: French Saloon

August 15, 2023
Besha Rodell

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

South Yarra

‘Glammed-up bordello appeal’: Le Splendide

December 10, 2024
Besha Rodell

One of Melbourne’s most loved French bistros, Bistro Thierry in Armadale.

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‘Something quite magical’: Mon Ami and Bistro Thierry

August 6, 2024
Besha Rodell

Steak frites is served with either bordelaise or bearnaise sauce and salad at Normandy Wine and Grill.

Just open

‘Friendly, cosy, warm and not too stiff’: Normandy Wine & Grill

October 24, 2023
Dani Valent

The chic French interiors at Entrecote.

Prahran

‘Paris-via-Prahran fantasyland’: Entrecote

November 27, 2024

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