A spur of the moment choice to dine here and we weren’t disappointed. Atmosphere so French, service exceptional and food to match. Pate a perfect start. Eye fillet cooked perfectly and the crème brûlée was excellent. One disappointment was the snitzel…over cooked and dry. Such...a shame. Everything else made for an excellent night!More

Bistrot D’Orsay and the Rouge So last Friday evening was the night to visit the Regent Theatre once again and see Moulin Rouge on its return to Melbourne. First, of course, was the need for a delicious dinner and we chose what is probably one...of Melbourne’s underrated gems that consistently provides great food and a relaxed atmosphere. Bistrot D’Orsay has been at 144 Collins Street for 26 years and is perfectly located directly across the road from the Regent and next door to the Athenaeum Theatre. This bistrot by definition is a small restaurant, serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. That underplays it somewhat as I rather like the setting. I also really like the team who always make you feel welcome and are engaging with their smiles and exquisite accents. The food is quite delicious. It is not a big menu but still manages to provide enough options for vegiequarians such as us. The shared entrée of Pan Seared Scallops on a leek and green pea purée, served with micro herbs, fried capers and truffle oil was cooked to perfection. My favourite dish followed which is the Potato Gnocchi pan-fried with sautéed field mushrooms, chard, hazelnuts, vincotto, truffle oil & shaved Parmesan. This was accompanied by a side of Iceberg lettuce, tarragon, shallot & mustard vinaigrette, simplistic but very freshening. No room for dessert this evening as it was time for the show but we left fully satisfied with a wonderful meal and with a smile on our faces compliments of the friendly team at Bistrot D’Orsay. You may not have heard of this one but I do encourage you to check it out. You will need to book, by phone. There’s a modern day challenge for you. Enjoy!More

This is a very busy restaurant and for obvious reasons....the food and service is amazing. We did a pre-theatre seating at 5.30 and the restaurant was already packed when we arrived (with a booking). As soon as tables were cleared they were filled with new...customers. Our show was at the Athenaeum Theatre and this restaurant is located at the entrance of the theatre which was perfect. I had the Char-grilled Lamb Rump which was great and my husband had the Linguini which was amazing and we both shared a Vanilla Creme Brulee which was perfect. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone but the fact it was so busy says the word is already out.More

worst food l have eaten in a long time. The prawn and scallops St Jacques were average at best, the rabbit pie was horrible - a flat pie of descent pastry but where was the rabbit - I got one small piece of rabbit and...a huge amount of pie pastry with no filling. But worst to come was the pear Tarte - seriously l got 3 pieces of pear onto of uncook - and l mean raw pastry!!! not just a little raw - l mean completely uncooked - and totally inedible. It seriously looked like they left the pastry under the pear and onto of the caramel - rather than having the pastry on top of the pear and turning it upside down (once the pastry was cooked) with the caramel smothering the pears. wine selection was good and service was good but l would never return to eat here again.More

Atmospheric little boîte that resembles a Parisian bistro. Menu is French-tourist (steak tartare, coq au vin) and wine list is spare, but the mussels in the bouillabaisse were lightly cooked to perfection. And the staff graciously seated my solo even after I was a half-hour...late (news flash: Collins St not the same as Little Collins). I’d eat here again.More

They took us as walk ins and gave us a cozy table that transported me back to Paris and Bordeaux. The food was well prepared and the wine list very flexible. Great experience.

This is a very good French restaurant. I enjoyed it much more than some of the other French restaurants in and around Melbourne. Excellent cooking, delicious flavours, efficient and friendly service and we were served so promptly prior to seeing a show next door. Will...definitely recommend and visit again.More

What a find. Gorgeous cosy French bistro right next to the Athenaeum theatre, perfect for a pre-show bite and glass of bubbles. Service was attentive but not overbearing, very thoughtfully enquired about our timeframe so we weren’t late for the theatre. Food was sublime. Vibe...was cosy and relaxed but bustling. Highly recommend the pate but all the food was delicious. Will be back.More

A hidden gem! What w wonderful surprise to discover after many visits to Melbourne over the years, this absolutely wonderful French restaurant in the heart of Melbourne! We were looking for an early dinner before going to the theatre and were delighted when we phoned...the Bistrot D’Orsay and offered a table for the time we asked. The ambience as you enter the restaurant is truly A transportation into France. The welcome was warm and genuine and the meals truly lovely. The menu is perfect and covers all tastes as well as catering for my wife who is a coeliac. There was no problem in adapting the menu for her. We were truly grateful for the kindness of the wait staff and now that we have found this exquisite restaurant will be making return visits on our return to Melbourne. This is an authentic French dining experience not to be missed.More

Dined here on a brisk Melbourne evening. Absolutely fabulous. Wonderful service from booking until we left. Food and wine were top class. Highly recommend to locals and interstate visitors.

This lovely, atmospheric gem retains its form, and charm, post lockdown . Dining recently there was a great buzz, the food we had remembered from previous visits ( Coq au Vin with white wine rather than red) Confit de Canard and especially the superb iceberg...salad , were all excellent. One is packed in, just as in Paris or Lyon, it’s not a place for large tables IMV , best no more than 4 . A bit noisy but overall THE most satisfying experience. One request. The food just cries out for a Beaujolais rather than a Rhone wine !!More

This restaurant is situated next door to the Athenaeum Theatre, so is perfect if you are seeing a show there. The food is delicious, staff friendly and helpful. The mushroom risotto was the best I have had. The steak was cooked to perfection. If they...know you are seeing a show the staff ensure you have your meal quickly. We will be backMore