France-Soir

About Us

Jean-Paul Prunetti's iconic South Yarra French brasserie on Toorak Road — opened 20 February 1986 and still modelled on a compact Parisienne room of close-set tables, French-speaking waiters and celebratory noise. The carte leans on long-running bistro classics (steak tartare, Niçoise, moules marinière, lamb brains, duck breast, crêpes suzette) with seasonal specials; flip-book menus on the official site. One of Melbourne's deepest French wine programs — Time Out cites 8,000+ bottles and ~2,000 references (2026); Broadsheet notes 2,100 mostly French labels. Victoria's top gong at The Bubbly Review 2025 for champagne service. Reservations by phone only (no online booking portal); contact line weekdays 8am–midnight, weekends 11am–midnight. Open seven days midday–midnight for dining. BYO lunch with no corkage on Mon–Wed per Time Out (Concrete Playground lists Sat–Thu — verify on booking). Sister wine bar Le Splendide adjoins next door. Hungry Hungry takeaway link on homepage.