Bistro Thierry
511 Malvern Road, Toorak, Victoria 3142
About the Business
Welcome to Bistro Thierry, a charming French bistro nestled in the heart of Melbourne. Located on Toorak's Malvern Road, this establishment is more than just a restaurant - it is an experience that transports you straight to the lively streets of Lyon or Paris.
From the moment you step through our doors, you will be enveloped in the warm and welcoming atmosphere that is synonymous with traditional French bistros. The black and white striped awning and the guillotine style bread board at the bar are just a few of the authentic touches that make Bistro Thierry unmistakably Gallic.
But don't be mistaken, Bistro Thierry is not simply a culinary museum. Owner Thierry Cornevin and Chef Frederic Naud are constantly seeking inspiration from their trips back to France, bringing back the latest ideas and techniques in modern French cuisine. This creativity is reflected in the daily specials on the blackboard, offering more adventurous and innovative dishes.
However, the heart and soul of Bistro Thierry lies in its commitment to consistently high standards. From the decadent foie gras entree to the perfectly executed le steak frites, every dish on our menu is crafted with care and precision. And of course, no French dining experience would be complete without a selection of fine French cheeses.
When you visit Bistro Thierry, you will likely be greeted by Thierry himself, who has been a fixture at the restaurant for over 50 years. His Australian accent may be unexpected, but his passion for providing exceptional hospitality is unwavering. The team of charismatic French waiters share this dedication, ensuring that every aspect of your dining experience is relaxing and enjoyable.
We take pride in the details that make Bistro Thierry a place you will want to return to time and time again. From sourcing excellent fresh produce to creating well-balanced and flavorsome meals, we strive to exceed your expectations. And of course, we sprinkle in those unique French touches that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Whether you join us for lunch or dinner, Bistro Thierry is open 363 days a year, only closed on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. For dinner, we offer two sittings to accommodate your schedule. So come and experience the ambience, warmth, and hospitality of a Parisian bistro right here in Melbourne. We can't wait to welcome you!
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511 Malvern Road, Toorak, Victoria 3142, Australia
Opening hours
Monday:
18:00 - 22:00
Tuesday:
18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday:
18:00 - 22:00
Thursday:
18:00 - 22:00
Friday:
18:00 - 22:00
Saturday:
18:00 - 22:00
Sunday:
18:00 - 22:00
Reviews
"Exceptional. My favourite French bistro in Melbourne. Dishes but their two course + glad of wine lunch special is excellent value. Typical range of French dishes done beautifully. After all, they've had more than twenty years to perfect their offering"
"A true melbourne institution serving great classic french food. Not much have changed here in 20 years but that is exactly what’s great about it - great French food done well and staff are friendly and helpful."
"Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Wonderful atmosphere. French fine dining at its best. Brilliant experience and would recommend for special occasion."
"Bistro Thierry was highly recommended to me and I can see why — lovely venue with really good quality food. The experience, however, was brought down by a waitress and, interestingly, I see that other reviews have mentioned the lack of professionalism shown by her too. Let’s not beat around the bush — she was rude and abrupt. When I made the booking for 6:15 pm, it was made clear to me that the booking is until 8 pm — I was comfortable with this, as, to me, this was sufficient time for dinner. The issue I have, however, is that, once we placed our order at 6:25 pm, it got brought out to us at 7:20 pm. Don’t get me wrong — I had absolutely no problem waiting an hour for the great food that came out. My problem was that, at 7:40 — twenty minutes after the food was served and I was half way through my $67.50 steak, the waitress came and asked whether we’d be having desserts. We said we’d love to order desserts and we’d like to see the menu, to which she replied, “Well, you’re gonna have to hurry up, because we have another booking for this table at 8 o’clock!” I’m sorry, what now? This went from bad to worse as it took a further 10 minutes for someone to come take our dessert order and we actually had to grab another waiter’s attention, so we could place the order. The desserts arrived at 8 o’clock, at which stage the waitress started circling our table and making us very aware that we’ve now become an inconvenience as we’re holding up the table. It made us feel so uncomfortable, that we literally scoffed the desserts down and asked for the check. At $390 for the three of us, I would’ve hoped that I spent my time writing a review about the amazing food that we had and not a waitress with no manners, who ruined our special evening. Will I return? I’d love to try more of their menu, but I’d think twice and maybe check other French restaurants in town first. P.S: After posting my review, I came back to add this quote by another reviewer further down: “Extremely disappointed!!! It was such a disaster!!! Came here for dinner, a lady served us was in an arrogant attitude!!! When we ordered the dessert, the lady told me something like: “ we’ll see how you go, maybe you don’t have time to have the chocolate soufflé.” After hearing that, I said: “okay then maybe we can have anything come together”. The lady also told me: “ because we put the soufflé in the oven, you can’t have them together.” It was sooooo ridiculous!!!!!!” I went on their website to send an email to their management, however, there’s no email available for communication."
"Headed to Bistro Thierry for date night on Friday and I’ll tell you what I hope you weren’t planning on having an intimate conversation as the tables are largely on top of one another! Also, charging for bread that I never ordered is a tad presumptuous. If bread arrives at the table when I’m not asked if I want any I’m going to assume it’s complimentary as it is in most restaurants. And frankly a place that charges $60 for steak should probably comp a small bread basket rather than billing you $4. Bread aside my steak was yummy though it did have quite a charred flavour. We had the chocolate soufflé for dessert which was well executed also. Definitely an authentic French experience and I enjoyed the atmosphere and pleasant interior however in my opinion there are superior French restaurants in Melbourne"
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