This French-style restaurant has it all: a great theatre district location, wonderful ambience, great food and service to match. Bistrot d'Orsay is a piece of Paris in Melbourne.Its location – part of the Athenaeum building opposite the Regent Theatre – means that it is always busy in the evenings before and after a show.
Bistrot d'Orsay has been situated in picturesque Collins Street for 21 years, in an area regarded as the ‘Paris End’. The interior is instantly evocative of the French capital with trompe l’oeil ceiling and a towering vintage French poster adorning the dining room. Dark wood paneling and soft lighting completes the picture. Lunch and dinner menus are provençal Mediterranean with French bistro classics such as bouillabaisse and crème brûlée all prepared with flair. Dishes such as seafood linguini and risotto complement the Mediterranean style. With a spectacular view of the ornate Regent Theatre directly opposite, Bistrot d’Orsay can lay claim to one of the best views of any restaurant in Melbourne. The bistro has a multi-award winning, extensive wine list with expertly chosen selections from the best international and Australian/NZ regions.
