CuisineFrench fine dining
Price$$
Neighborhoodsouth-yarra
HoursMon-Fri 12:00-late, Sat 17:30-late
Last verified

Why locals love it: Tucked at the quiet west end of Toorak Road behind a heritage shopfront, no signage visible from Chapel Street and a family-run room locals keep to themselves

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Address: 52 Toorak Road West, South Yarra VIC 3141, Melbourne

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