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- Address
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258
Swan
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Richmond 3121 - Phone
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| With all French staff and a menu that's as thoroughly Gallic as that of any Parisian bistro, Richmond's Aux Batifolles is a classy dining destination for Melbourne Francophiles. The bistro is tucked behind a renovated double-fronted, heritage-style facade, offering streetside alfresco eating and a cheery atmosphere. It might be near the hub of sports arenas but the atmosphere is casually stylish, bearing no resemblance to the raucous hubbub of the many surrounding sports bar-style eateries.
The kitchen offers a very decently priced menu of traditional French cuisine, plumped up with more modern daily specials. Enthusiastic owner and head chef Stephane Pettier cooks up lunch here at the Richmond location, before doing his dinner dash to the kitchen of Aux Batifolles' namesake and sister restaurant in North Fitzroy, where the same Frenchified bistro ambience can be enjoyed. Much of the menu is duplicated between the two restaurants, including such signature favourites as the canard a l'orange - crispy roasted duck with the classic citrus sauce. The friendly and slightly cheeky service is also a consistent draw at both the sibling venues.
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Opening Hours
Daily
8:00am 10:00pm
8:00am 10:00pm
Payment Methods Accepted
Property Facilities
Restaurant Licensed
