Chez Olivier Le Bistro

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   SimonB

   Melbourne

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Regulars at this restaurant. Authentic French bistro with a stable menu of the expected faves. Excellent service and the food is good. I particularly enjoy the Mussels Cocotte. Wine list is ok to good - a few nice wines by the glass - and BYO on early weekdays for $20 ( seems fair!) Prices are also reasonable so overall - recommended!
   

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   Gary

   Melbourne

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Food 8/10, we really enjoyed it! but the service overshadowed the entire evening. A few examples of the non-existent service. Ordered the 2020 Bernadin at $155, told it was not available we only have the 2022, waitress told they would take a few $ off, NO when the bill arrived, I was charged extra, Couldn't' get the wine decantered, when we finally did, we poured the entire wine ourselves except for the last glass. Bread arrived after the entree's were on the table and as soon as the entree's were cleared our mains arrived, no asking if we were ready. We could not communicate with the staff, when we asked for clarity on some of the menu items as we had a person with us with a significant nut allergy, it was impossible! Overall, a very disappointing birthday evening, when paying over $170 per head the value was just not there by comparison to your competition, hope this helps you improve your service levels. Gary
   

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   Judi

   Melbourne

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 21 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, we appreciated the excellent, respectful and courteous service from all staff. It’s always a pleasure to dine at Chez Olivier.
   

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   Ian

   Victoria

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely and friendly staff - first night open after Christmas vacation. Still wonderful French favourites, and even though best lobster soup and favourite dessert not available on first opening day, so much effort to accommodate our requests. Requested table available for us, so very happy experience all round with friend visiting from Sydney.
   

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   Rhychelle

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Attended for NYE dinner with my partner. Not sure the prix fixe was the best value for money based on portions and quality, for the price have had a full degustation at other venues, but that's expected on NYE. Meals served quickly, like we were there an hour-ish at most, and staff were friendly enough. Limited wine and cocktail menu but all reasonably price. We were sat at the base of the stairs between dining room and bar, very little ambiance. Would try again, possibly on a non-event night.
   

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   Amanda

   Victoria

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely outstanding food, best I’ve had in Melbourne. Timely service and friendly staff. ☺️
   

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   Catherine

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A fabulous Christmas lunch with exceptional food, beautiful ambience and friendly service. We are visiting from Sydney and so grateful we were able to book our family Christmas lunch at Chez Olivier!
   

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   Sharon

   Victoria

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Have enjoyed Chez Olivier very much over the years and have visited regularly (starting with their bistro in Prahran). We waited for 40 mins after being seated, without any attention from the staff - not even a glass of water being brought to the table. We called the waitress over & ordered sparkling water & Kir Royales to be made from a bottle of Champagne ordered for the table. We were advised that there was no sparkling water available. Then we were served Sancerre (wine) not Champagne. The waitress asked ‘which Champagne’ and we advised ‘there is only one bottle of Champagne listed on your menu’. She was clearly annoyed by the misunderstanding, and unfriendly. Food-wise, the Entrées were good, Main ok and Desserts really good. We had been to Chez Olivier for Xmas lunch a couple of years ago and it was wonderful. Staff in the past have always been very friendly & helpful. Our Christmas lunch overall was spoilt by the lack of attention to our table & the waitress’s attitude - very disappointing.
   

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   Adele

   E. Tennessee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Christmas lunch - and what a scrumptious lunch the three of us had. The freshest, tastiest oysters, the most delicious thymey terribe, a generous charcuterie board, home made breads, and salmon tartare - sooo good. There was plenty of choice for all food preferences. Our mains of duck breast, beef fillet and scallops were all perfectly cooked and presented followed by an amuse bouche that was both tangy, sweet and very refreshing. Daughter and I opted for creme brulee which was perfect - not too rich or sweet, silky smooth with its glowing toffee crust. Husband had the apple and blueberry crumble which he declared to be “yummy”. All with friendly service. A lovely lovely team who gave up their Xmas day to provide a memorable meal and day for us. Thank you so much, and thank you to the chefs, kitchen crew - and to the awesome magician who provided great tricks and laughs.
   

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    Amy

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This dinner was unexpectedly incredible! From the service, to the wine list and the food, absolutely delightful 9/10 We had the snails and steak tartar to start - the absolute stars of the show! Then the prosciutto wrapped scotch fillet steak and char grilled eye fillet with the mushroom sauce 👩‍🍳😚👌 And to finish, a table-side blotched crème brûlée that was actually to die for!!!!
    

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