French Saloon

Superb. Great culinary experience, perfectly matched wines, and attentive staff with a personalised style. Well done.

Fabulous French Food in very nice setting with excellent staff. Good winelist at reasonable prices.

Up a narrow stairwell off bustling hardware lane lies the hidden gem of the Melbourne food and wine scene. Rustic open warehouse reveals warm and welcoming staff with the food simply being the best I have ever eaten. Honestly it's world class, as is the extensive champagne and wine list. Fine gastronomic treats appear from an upstairs hidden kitchen. There is evident love in creation here and not to be missed. 10 out of 10

I enjoyed the French Saloon for a business dinner. Some excellent food, including a decent plate of charcuterie and tasty burrata. Steak was particularly good. Kind of French, but didn't feel like being in Paris - more the kind of "modern European" where you get a range of cuisines melded.maybe that's a good thing as the menu had a mix of classics (steak tartare, fois gras) and more modern dishes to please all tastes. Extensive and expensive wine list (with a lot of Australian).

Chef’s menu was delicious- very reasonably priced and good service. Knowledgeable staff and lots of local produce (cheese & honeycomb) used which was fantastic! Shame they don’t open for dinners on weekends else I will be a regular diner for sure!

Tucked away up a flight of stairs is this wonderful French restaurant. Beautiful traditional french cuisine and wonder service.

A quaint, charming restaurant set in an alley with devine food skillfully cooked by awesome chefs. Not always you are served with food that they tell it like it is French Saloon does.

You struggle to find it on Hardware Lane because it's on upper floor and tiny French Saloon sign just painted on wall. Food was great and served beautifully. Staff friendly and helpful.

The food was amazing and the staff attentive. Most places ignore lone diners, not here. Thank you for making me feel comfortable and welcome

Excellent food, service,
We had an issue with the first bottle of wine we ordered, they did correct it and then the food was simply amazing
A nice cosy setting, it’s not the quietest place, so be ready for that
Will be back

This is such a great restaurant that would suit any & all occasions!
Having dined here previously with a big group, to then experience a second time round in a much smaller group - the service, food preparation & quality and overall experience was simply outstanding. Perfectly located a level up from a busy Hardware Lane on the corner it's quiet enough allowing you to enjoy a great dinner. Highly recommended!

This is a great gem in Melbourne CBD. The place is great. Don't be afraid of the dodge door and stair.you will find a great space for a meal with friends. Clean and plenty of sun light coming to illuminate the red ceiling. The service is superb and the food is delicious. A excellent wine list will finish all the good things about French Saloon. Wait.there's more.no annoying music.yes.you can have a pleasure conversation while you eat. I will come back.

One of the best meals I’ve experienced in Melbourne. The service and experience go hand in hand. They amended some items for someone who is allergic to certain food and still it was amazing. The sommelier matched our wine with our food and price range. The GSM she suggested was just perfectly bodied and was brilliant alongside the steak. Overall this restaurant will meet your expectations and some.

Looking for a proper french cuisine? Here is the place. A warm welcome given by the greeter in a such pleasant dining area up on the first floor. Then, a delightful explanation about the dishes by a beautiful assistant. So don't worry for not knowing about french dish at all.

To begin with, i had a mouthwatering abrolhos island scallop crudo as the first dish, then we had a warm whipped cod roe, charchuterie plate, and flounder fish consecutively.

This place is romantic, not really suitable for babies though. Make sure to make a reservation before going, and double check the entrance through a dark brown door.

Had a lovely time here for dinner. Service was attentive, helpful and friendly. Menu had a wide selection from French classics to contemporary dishes. Only had issues with environment as there were a few large parties that were quite loud. Acoustics of the main room are not great and was quite difficult to hear the servers or someone across the table. Had some issue with seating as customers and servers kept bumping into my chair even when I was uncomfortably right up the against the table. Other than those issues the food was delicious and well prepared. Would definitely recommend.