Paris Go Bistro

Mietta's Eating & Drinking in Melbourne 2000

Contributors' Choice
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We keep going back. Nothing new to say. The food is very genuine, the service suits the whole style of the place and it is always comfortable - partly because it seems to attract people who like it in the same way as we do. Some of these are regulars (often locals) but even newcomers seem to find what they expected. Excellent oysters, sardines, onion tart, omelette - lovely andouillette with addictive mustard sauce - and quail salad amongst the entrees. Great steak (good bearnaise), coq-au-vin, pheasant in season, duck, tuna amongst the mains. Wonderful crème bruleé. Small mixed wine list with some reasonable French wines (a variety of Beajoulais crus at $26) - they are more than happy with BYO and there are some very good bottles indeed on some tables! For us, genuine French bistro cooking at a very reasonable price. A comfortable, competent and happy place.

116 Rathdowne Street
Carlton
French Cuisine
Melways reference 2B:H6
Phone: 9347 7507
Opening hours: Lunch: Wed-Fri 12 noon-2pm Dinner: Tues-Sun 6-10pm
Licensed
Corkage: $3.50 per bottle
Accepts credit cards
Seats Inside: 70
Features: Restricted smoking, kids encouraged, bar
Favourites: Huitres de Tasmanie ouvertes sur demande $8/$14.50, Filet bearnaise $19.50, Canard a la Montmorency $19

*An updated review of Paris Go