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French Saloon, Melbourne, AU-VIC

French Saloon

4.8
4.8
350 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
French

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2 people
21:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    French, Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9600 2142
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Fraser
  • Private party facilities
    Our award winning menu designed by our head Chef Luke Fraser, accommodates serious boardroom dinners, as well as beautiful long family lunches. An extensive wine list and welcoming, savvy staff make hosting an event with us effortless.

Experiences

  • Chef's Menu

    A$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For all groups of 8-12 people we offer our Chef's Menu. This is a $95 per person shared menu offering classic seasonal dishes from our a la carte menu. Payment is taken on the evening and is NOT taken from the credit card used for booking. *Please note a 10% service charge applies to all group bookings of 8 people and above.
    Chef's Menu photo
  • French Saloon X St John Takeover

    A$135.00 per person

    21 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
    The ultimate British restaurant takes up residence at French Saloon this March. Farokh Talati - head chef from St John, joins Luke Fraser and the French Saloon team, to present a set four-course menu each service, with the offer of plenty of extras for anyone who, in true St John style, would like to give things a nudge. Trevor has also shipped over plenty of Boulevard Napoleon, the wine he has been making in the Minervois in the south of France since 2008, the perfect supplement to the Saloon’s own cellar. The four-course menu is $135 per person with all beverages and extras charged in addition.
    French Saloon X St John Takeover photo

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Best Overall

  • Melbourne

    Best Food

  • City Centre

    Best Overall

  • City Centre

    Best Food

  • City Centre

    Best Service

  • City Centre

    Best Ambience

  • City Centre

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
French Saloon offers a "magnificent dining experience" with "divine food," exceptional service, and a charming ambience. Guests rave about the "amazing food," knowledgeable staff, and "interesting wine options." The restaurant's attention to detail ensures a memorable visit, whether for a special occasion or a casual meal. Highly recommended!

350 Reviews
  1. Kerry

    Victoria

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice setting, with friendly staff. An extensive wine list and a gorgeous menu, the food was fantastic.

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  2. Liam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails to deliver the goods. Great team, repeat offenders in great service.

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  3. Patrick

    Montreal

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steaks cooked to absolute perfection. Service simply above and beyond superlative!

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  4. Demian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter/sommelier serving our was fantastic. Very personable without being "in your face". Great choices of wines. Truly excellent food on the set menu - great mix of tastes across 4 courses, light but filling. The courses seamlessly delivered. All the guests had a great time.

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  5. Matthew

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and super professional service; we had a business lunch and both my guests were really impressed. I've been to French Saloon multiple times because you're guaranteed to have a great experience. Big tick.

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  6. Dean568

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, brilliant service and ambience!!! Thank you!!!

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  7. DeniseT

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family catch up dinner with delicious food, beautiful wine and great service.

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  8. GeorgeP

    Frankfurt

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic French except for the John Dory, with spicy chili! Delicious and highly recommended. Reasonable price.

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  9. DarrenB

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a cold day and an outside door was left open a few times by kitchen staff - very cold draft. The waitress had to keep closing it. She was very helpful.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous little French restaurant with excellent food, interesting wine options, and strong service levels. Wonderful ambience upstairs overlooking the lane.

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FAQs

French Saloon is rated 4.8 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for French Saloon

First Floor, 46 Hardware Lane (enter restaurant from Hardware Lane, via stairs), Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hardware Lane and Little Bourke Street
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    French, Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Route 86 or 96 tram
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luke Fraser
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (03) 9600 2142
  • Private party facilities
    Our award winning menu designed by our head Chef Luke Fraser, accommodates serious boardroom dinners, as well as beautiful long family lunches. An extensive wine list and welcoming, savvy staff make hosting an event with us effortless.
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