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French Saloon, Melbourne, AU-VIC

French Saloon

4.8
4.8
354 Reviews
$41 to $100
French

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    $41 to $100
  • 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

    Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 29, 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 354 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
French Saloon offers a delightful dining experience in Melbourne, celebrated for its "magnificent" food and "brilliant" service. The cozy atmosphere, paired with "excellent" wine options and a diverse menu, ensures a memorable visit. Whether for business or personal occasions, guests consistently praise the "wonderful" staff and setting.

354 Reviews
  1. Beasy

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous night celebrating my daughters uni graduation. Staff were so accommodating and we were able to relax and enjoy afternoon drinks outside before having dining inside. Food was excellent and wine list fantastic. Faultless experience. Can’t wait to come back!

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  2. Jeremy

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You reach the restaurant by climbing a stairway to the first floor, where we were seated next to a window overlooking the lively lane-way below. The restaurant not only occupies this engaging location but was convivial without being over-noisy, while the food, wine, and service were all first class.

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  3. Breeana

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, great food and fantastic service. French Saloon is my fave!

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  4. Savarna

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Accomplished cooking, professional service, a fantastic experience.

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  5. Kerry

    Victoria

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  6. Liam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 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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  7. Patrick

    Montreal

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 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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  8. Demian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 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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  9. Matthew

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 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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  10. Dean568

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 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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FAQs

French Saloon is rated 4.8 stars by 354 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
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
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • 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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