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Francoise Pizza Mediterranean Cuisine

Ph: (03) 9826 0303 ; 609 Malvern Rd, Toorak 3142
French International, $$ -
Open Lunch: Mon-Fri 12 noon-3pm. Dinner: Mon-Sun 5-11pm; Licensed, BYO, Corkage $2.50 bottle; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 50, Private room 40

Mietta's Review
The place and the menu seem a bit dull. But the food is fresh and includes some good Middle Eastern offerings reflecting the owner's background. It's a shame that so little of this exotic culinary expertise is shown off. If they are on, try the kebabs with dips and the freshly baked pita bread which puffs up like a balloon when it comes from the oven. Serves are generous, the service rather erratic. The wine list is cheap but minimal and regulars tend to BYO.

Or perhaps ...

Alevansi (03) 9827 7179, 470 Toorak Rd, Toorak - A warm friendly room is the showcase for a young chef with French credentials (ex-Vue de Monde).

Bistro Thierry (03) 9824 0888, 511 Malvern Rd, Toorak - Bistro Thierry is a traditional French casual eatery with a menu that offers all the traditional Gallic favourites.

Cafe Latte (03) 9826 5846, 521 Malvern Rd, Toorak - Stylish Italian cafe with a strong following, particularly for lunch. Classic Italian dishes mostly done well.

Cafe Splendido (03) 9804 7438, 475C Toorak Rd, Toorak

Dainties (03) 9826 3333, 549 Malvern Rd, Toorak - A nice bright setting, more an excellent deli and catering, than a cafe

Francoise Pizza Mediterranean Cuisine (03) 9826 0303, 609 Malvern Rd, Toorak - The food is fresh and includes some good Middle Eastern offerings. Serves are generous.

Frou Frou (03) 9804 7494, 527 Malvern Rd, Toorak - Baker Fabrice Borroni keeps winning awards for his croissants which he sells to lots of places round town.

Gossip (03) 9826 1059, Shop 10, 501 Toorak Rd, Toorak

Laurent Bakery (03) 9827 6928, 477 Toorak Rd, Toorak - Almost a restaurant rather than simple coffee and cake shop thanks to the extent of its offerings.

Orita's 9826 2111, , 34 Jackson St, Toorak - Warm timber tones contrasting with black granite and lovely Japanese floral arrangement give a feeling of sophisticated calm.

Quaff 9827 4484, , 436 Toorak Rd, Toorak

Romeo's of Toorak (03) 9827 2316, 450 Toorak Rd, Toorak - Romeo's does the business in the Village. And it's all about professional management and the recognition of regulars.

Sensory Lab at Grace 9827 2133, 595 Malvern Rd, Toorak

Simon Johnson (03) 9826 2588, 471 Toorak Rd, Toorak

Soto 9826 8815, , 517 Malvern Road, Toorak

Tooraking (03) 9826 1386, 1 Floor, Trak Centre, 443-449 Toorak Rd, Toorak

Topo Gigio (03) 9827 5555, 432 Toorak Rd, Toorak

Yukitei Japanese Take-Away (03) 9826 3271, 11/ 1a Grange Rd, Toorak