Le Petit Bourgeois

Mietta's Eating & Drinking in Melbourne 2000

Contributors' Choice
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Le Petit Bourgeois is an appropriate name for this small homely restaurant. It's far from trendy and doesn't try to be. The cosy atmosphere suits its customers very well who are comfortable with a more conventional dining style. The menu is small and concise with not a lot of choice. It includes some French classics which are prepared freshly and well. Portions are correct and there is the added bonus of a lemon scented buttermilk sorbet served between entree and main course which is a lovely touch. Wendy out front and her husband John in the kitchen have been running Le Petit Bourgeois for some years (it was previously in another location) and have developed a loyal following. It's the attetnion to detail, the flowers in the toilets, the little table and chair at the end of the passage for smokers which overlooks a lovely garden. Thoughtful and cared for, a warm and welcoming place where you are well looked after.

330 Waverley Road
East Malvern
French Cuisine
Phone: 9571 0909
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 7-10pm
Licensed & BYO
Corkage: $1.50 per person
Accepts credit cards
Seats Inside: 30,
Closed: Good friday
Features: Restricted smoking, kids encouraged
Favourites: Hors d'oeuvre maison $12, Confit of duck $19, Grand marnier souffle $9