CuisineFrench
Price$$$
Neighbourhoodsouth-yarra
HoursDaily 12pm-12am

Must order: Steak frites with French mustard and frisee salad

Tip: Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings: it fills well before 8pm.

Location

Address: 11 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141, Melbourne

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