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Chez Philippe – bon appetit
This restaurant is tucked away in a Collins Street laneway, basement style and opens into a beautiful dining space offering table sizes for everyone, large groups or small. It’s worth a look just to see the splendidly ornamental bar area but also to observe a team of professional waiting staff in action. They all look immaculate, are very welcoming and have excellent wine and food knowledge. The host, Chez Philippe Mouchel is a very friendly man who always has a kind greeting and oversees every dish before it gets the okay for table delivery. This is his fastidious touch that ensures high standards are maintained for diners. Rock oysters natural were as fresh as ever and so too was the succulent barramundi. It’s not often that a wine list offers such a wide range of quality French wines so be sure to indulge, some of the white wine choices are first rate. Visiting Melbourne without a booking at Philippe would leave a huge hole in any itinerary. 8.1/10
Be the first to ReplyDisappointing French Cuisine
Food - Extremely disappointed overall 1. The oysters were still attached to shell, presentation simple 2. The pate en coute , was actually a slice of a terrine with a stale soggy crust , lacked any duck flavour, was chunky and minimal presentation. 3. Thousand Guinea scotch fillet cut of meat had tough sinew making it extra chewy Presentation was extremely poor,lazy workmanship and did not excite the senses with lump of lettuce and raw thinly sliced onion rings. 4. Bearnaise showed signs that it had split during the making of it , then reconstituted to make usable. 5. Cauliflower au gratin was watery, possible due to lack of straining required. 6. Pomme frites, heavily over salted, salt granule size excessive. On a positive note: Waitering service 1. Very professional with delivery of wine and food 2.Cleared plates quickly 3. Ensured water glass was not empty 4, Completed billing easily In summary, based on food items order, Phillipe's restaurant fill short of expectation and not at the quality / flair expected of a french restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyPhilippe is always a treat to visit
We have been visiting Philippe over the last eight years and it is always a treat to have dinner or drinks and snacks at the bar in this authentic French establishment. The restaurant is very cozy and the food and its presentation is impeccable. It is always lovely to see the same senior team members when we visit. The open plan kitchen and oyster bar offers an opportunity for the guests to enjoy watching the preparation of the beautiful dishes. They have a lovely selection of wines and drinks and offer oysters and champagne at the bar. You can visit for a drink and snacks at the bar after a busy day in CBD. Philippe always exceeds our expectations.
Be the first to ReplyPhilippe Mouchel. What a legend.
We had an amazing experience at Philippe on Collins Street. There is something speakeasy when u have to walk into a basement beneath a small fluorescent sign saying Philippe. The staff were exceptional from the moment we entered. Tim ( the maitre’d self proclaimed Grandfather😂) helmed the floor superbly. So so good to see Chef Philippe Mouchel at the pass, checking every dish. We had the Caviar Oscetra, blinis came out warm and the superb staff made sure we had an extra serving of blinis for the exquisite caviar. Canard a la presse. Wow. Get this ancient dish that necessitated Grandfather Tim and Chef Exceptional Philippe to prepare at your table. What a perfect dish. Nasturtium petals were a perfect foil to this rich rich dish. The food was exceptional, with a diverse menu that catered to various tastes. The flavors were exquisite, and the presentation was artful. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff who made us feel welcome throughout our meal. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. Only 1 star? Food critics….. u know Philippe deserves 2.5
Be the first to ReplyAverage effort
Was there early evening to avoid the rush, time established & online feedback gave me great expectations but unfortunately it didn’t live up to it for me, Chechen dish was under cooked, snail were like overcooked, steak wasn’t the best cut of meat, overall the food was average lacking great taste, service was great better.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely terrible, avoid this place!
There is nothing positive that I can say about this restaurant. Not only was this the worst French restaurant I have ever been to, it was the worst meal I have eaten in a long time. The menu is uninspiring and I actually struggled to find anything that I wanted to eat. I would have walked out, but we were with friends who recommended this place. The food was overpriced and under delivered in every aspect. Most pubs these days can serve up better food than this. The veloute was luke warm and looked like dirty dish water and didn’t taste much better. My wife liked the pork pate, but I thought it was very ordinary and tasteless. It was not pate at all, but rather a bad terrine. This was not worth anywhere near the price of $30 The duck was also tasteless and the jus was watery and tasteless. I can cook better confit duck at home. I only ordered it because it was the only main course that was slightly appealing. The pomme frites were just greasy over cooked chips.These are not the French fries you expect at a French restaurant. There are very few decent wines available by the glass. We were also about to be charged for a desert that never arrived. Wait staff unfriendly and never made us feel welcome. When main courses are $60, I expect something special and the food here is the exact opposite of this. Do yourself a favour and spend your money somewhere else where your patronage is appreciated and food is inspiring, tasty and well cooked
Be the first to ReplyIncredible experience!
Absolutely fantastic. My father and I dined here for an early dinner last night, before going to see Marco Pierre White’s show. Our Tartare and Terrine entrees were absolutely fantastic, the tartare very classic with a seasoned egg yolk atop, which we were encouraged to mix through before hooking in (a good heads up for people who haven’t had classic tartare before). The puffed tendon was a delightfully gamey crunch, and staff were more than happy to answer my million questions as to how it was prepared. The Parisienne gnocchi was soft and silky, with a beautifully soft 64 degree egg that just added more sauciness to an already wonderfully saucy dish! The snails were tender and strong in garlic, not too offensive, great if you’re not spending the evening with a significant other 😂😍 My cocktails (lemon easy x2) were delivered quickly, as were our meals, but not too rushed, we took our time eating and staff were happy to accomodate. And I was delighted to be able to take a picture of the smiling chefs! Thanks a million for such a memorable evening, you sent us off to see Marco Pierre White with bursting palettes and warmed inspiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Be the first to ReplyFrench in name only!
If you are looking for a French restaurant I suggest you look elsewhere.The only French things about it were it’s name ,the food descriptions and the menu was written in French.The food was nothing you couldn’t find from your average pub food,but 3 it was times the price. The decor and atmosphere of the room was uninspiring to say the least.We feel that what we paid was not justified, when thinking about the overall experience and what we received. We were disappointed!
Be the first to ReplyOh how we’ve missed you!!
It’s so great to see Philippe and his team back, Melbourne isn’t the same without him. We had a group of us and I’m sure we ate the entire menu. Some highlights, well everything beef tartare à la Parisienne and Burgundy snails as entrée, followed by of course the rôtisserie chicken and Entrecôte “scotch fillet”. Service Great, food outstanding, I’m happy
Be the first to ReplyA classy classic
A classic venue ticking all the boxes for a refined night of classic dishes, served in classic good style, and a venue classic in relaxed, classy and not-loud environment. Other customers on the night matched the venue! Being downstairs in the basement also takes one away more to another world while there. Food excellent, wines good, and will definitely return when seeking a first-class dinner with the full experience.
Be the first to ReplyA nice time was had
My score 4.5 stars. J & I had the set lunch here. Nice setting, laid back but attentive service. We had Oysters - nice. French Onion soup - so rich & yummy (there was some soup amongst all the cheese). Crispy skin Ocean trout with a red wine sauce (J) - great & sauce really worked! Confit duck leg - I really enjoyed it. Broccolini w Goats Cheese & almond crumble was fab! Chapoutier wine included was fine. Loved the Creme Brulee, & the Dark Choc mousse was to die for... We're going back!
Be the first to ReplyMagnifique
Presentation, ambience, service and choice on the menu are all wonderful here. Best of all though the food was absolutely fabulous. The lamb rack was perfect, beef tartare exceptional and we even tried the snails. A friend we were with is vegan and it was no trouble the chef cooked a special meal for her also. Highly recommend.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food, iffy service
The food was excellent, compliments to the chef. At the beginning, so was the service. However, when more customers came in the waiting staff began ignoring me and my wife. The couple next to us got seen to three times while we continued to wait. Ended up being a half hour wait before we were seen to. The man mumbled “sorry about the minor wait” while our initial server kept ignoring us. I wasn’t expecting to be waited in hand and foot, but when I’m paying well over $200 I don’t expect to be ignored.
Be the first to ReplyWorth a visit but opportunities for greatness being missed
The good; decor, ambience, lighting. Phillipe delivers this in spades with an intimate, not overly lit space that encourages conversation and doesn’t distract from the food which is generally solid with our onion soup, scotch fillet and pate the stand-outs. The bad; chips instead of shoe-string fries. Might sound minor but the expectation is when in France you’re ordering, and being delivered, hand-cut, fresh oil cooked, proper fries. Our chips tasted bagged, frozen and generic and not particularly great value. The ugly; not crumbing the table between courses (despite there being detritus from the decent bread), pouring my own champagne and the waitress “forgetting” our half-bottle of red until we had to remind her (after our mains were already out). Again, forgivable in a lesser establishment but at this price point raises questions. Happy to go back, if only for the incredible onion soup but I hope we simply caught the front of house on a bad night. Won’t order the chips though….
Be the first to ReplyExpected more
Went along thinking it would be a gastro epic evening. The menu was disappointing - very limited and sort of repetitive. Wine list sort of confusing - man wines, many good wines, and many, especially French, that i am sure are excellent, but not names that most of us would be familiar with. But we did have an excellent GSM from southern Rhone. Steak was good, not great. However, I think herself did fare better than I did. But overall not inspiring.
Be the first to ReplyDeliciously delightful
Food was delicious Oyster so fresh and yummy Scott fillet cooked perfectly Service outstanding Eliza was amazing in predicting what I needed and when Highly recommend
Be the first to ReplyArrogant as Hell
I called 24 May 12:30pm to make an enquiry and asked if they do walk ins and their response was: we are always fully booked. If you don't book you'll not get a table and will be turned away. Okay fine! So I made a phone booking as the manager gave me a long lecture about now the only way to cancel now is through phone. So my response, "So I won't be given a URL to cancel if there's an emergency or something." The answer: NO!! Half of the time they won't even pick up the phone. So I canceled my booking and said I'll do it online. He then proceeded to gave me a long lecture about the negatives of doing it online. I ask him to clarify upon which he interrupted my question before I even finished and lectured me AGAIN assuming that he knew what I was going to ask. Very condescending tone and when he finally stopped 2 minutes later: Alright sir, we look forward to seeing you there'll be plenty of space if you want to book online blah blah. No, you won't be seeing me ever and I'll make sure this review goes everywhere on the internet.
Be the first to ReplyClassic French Bistro in the Heart of Melbourne
A classic French bistro with all the trimmings. If that's what you're looking for, Phillipe is it. Everything about this place screams "Paris" with one notable exception--the service is friendly, welcoming, efficient, and helpful. As with most French bistros, Phillipe shines at both lunch and dinner. The three course lunch menu of $65 including a 250ml carafe of either white or red wine (very good wine, by the way) is terrific value for food of this standard. I haven't eaten at dinner or ordered a la carte, but the menu is replete with French classics. The downstairs room is spacious and comfortable with well-spaced tables and an open kitchen. When you descend the stairs, you are confronted by the fridge proudly displaying the meat and poultry. This is not a vegetarian's paradise, although they are accommodated. I can't think of a better classic French bistro in Melbourne.
Be the first to ReplyPhilippe’s duck is a must try
Steep stairs entrance to a basement restaurant. Fine dining with tablecloth. Ordered beef tartare and the famed duck which lived up to expectations . Serving was big for both entree and main . Service was attentive .
Be the first to ReplyA memorable meal
We had not been to Philippe before and had no expectations. What a lovely surprise! Excellent and delicious food prepared not only for the taste buds but also for the eye. The beef tartar and the gravlax salmon entrees were fabulous and the rôtisserie chicken and the duck were outstanding. All accompanied by complimentary bread from Laurent. The service was friendly but professional.
Philippe will be on our list of restaurants to return to when next in Melbourne.
Great Service and good food
Overall the experience was great. We enjoyed the charcuterie as a starter, it was on the large side for a starters. The snails and scotch fillet were excellent. I will recommend it to anyone visiting Melbourne.
Be the first to Replygreat food, average service
We enjoyed our meal, it was well executed. Staff were a bit disorganised but I understand, so hard to reorganise new teams etc after melbournes long covid lockdowns. Still, when there was one champagne and 2 local bubbles on the by the glass list I was still asked 'which one' when I asked for 4 glasses of Champagne. Hint: Champagne never ever comes from the Yarra or Loire valleys.
Nice of them to still ask for a tip though.
I'd like to know whats with the curiously Melbourne thing of trying to charge $8 per head for bubbly water out of a tap? I mean Philippe charge us $25 per glass for Champagne, $49 for a mains but give us no bottled water, instead wanting real money for fizzy tap water. Its not OK and certainly worth a lesser review. There are other french restaurants in Melbourne that serve real bottled water that I will go to before returning to Philippe.
Will definitely be back
Ordered the snail, bone marrow, beef cheek, duck and the creme brulé, all of them were exceptionally delicious, except the duck leg was maybe on the drier side. Surprisingly popular even on a Wednesday night, Will definitely come back again.
Be the first to ReplyMost Enjoyable
Marvelous staff, food and service
We went for lunch on a Thursday so relaxing 3 course lunch with wine
Great but too noisy
Phillipe’s food is excellent and the service impeccable..... but the noise!! We had the misfortune to be seated in an area where two tables of bellicose males seemed determined to share their boasts and silly stories with us all. Loud guffaws, shouting over one another and voices in the decibel range made our enjoyment of our lunch impossible. When will places like this learn that they have a duty to ALL their clients to provide a reasonable environment.?
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