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Bistro Thierry

511 Malvern Rd, Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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511 Malvern Rd, Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

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+61 3 9824 0888
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bistro Thierry

Skip the flight—Bistro Thierry drops the clatter and rapid banter of a Parisian dining room onto Malvern Road. Regulars treat this Hawksburn institution as an essential stop for the benchmarks. French onion soup arrives bubbling under melted cheese, waiters mix the steak tartare tableside, and guests can bring a bottle from home for corkage. Dinner winds down over a warm chocolate soufflé.

  • Vibrant Parisian Atmosphere: French-speaking floor staff, quick pacing, and tight linen-topped tables capture the authentic, high-energy rhythm of a neighborhood Paris dining room.
  • Uncompromised Bistro Classics: From deep caramelized French onion soup and tableside steak tartare to a soaring warm chocolate soufflé, the kitchen honors traditional recipes.
  • Cellar List & BYO Accommodation: Guests can pair their meal from an expansive French and local wine list, or bring a prized personal bottle via corkage.
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Why Diners Choose Bistro Thierry

Experience authentic brasserie dining, time-honored bistro classics, and celebratory French hospitality—reserve your table today.

  • Transportive Parisian Atmosphere

    The dining room captures the timeless hum and charm of an authentic French brasserie, delivering Parisian escapism straight to Malvern Road.

    takes you back to Paris instantly!

    Sally-Anne Russell

  • Vibrant Old-School Hospitality

    Front-of-house service pairs spirited hospitality with fast-paced attentiveness, keeping the dining room buzzing and drinks topped up all evening.

    busy vibes matched with old school hospitality service.

    Kevin

  • Benchmark French Onion Soup

    The kitchen fiercely honors bistro heritage, perfecting traditional hallmarks like deeply caramelized onion broth beneath melted gruyère.

    This is the best French onion soup I have ever had, full stop.

    JK Taylor

  • Tableside Steak Tartare Service

    Upholding classical dining room theater, fresh steak tartare is mixed and seasoned right at your table rather than pre-assembled in the kitchen.

    I love the way they mix it on your table.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Built for Milestone Celebrations

    High-spirited energy and attentive care make the dining room a reliable destination for birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights.

    guaranteed to be a special night if you visit.

    extralou 🇬🇧🇦🇺

  • Dedicated Setting for Group Occasions

    From lively book club dinners to intimate family nights, the venue elevates ordinary evenings into commemorative shared occasions.

    A special venue for a special night - or any night you want to make special.

    Rosemary Martin

Classic Parisian culinary benchmarks prepared with uncompromising technique—reserve your table to experience Toorak's iconic bistro favourites.

  • Chocolate Soufflé

    Make sure you get the chocolate soufflé it’s their specialty

    Miranda P

  • Scotch Fillet

    The scotch fillet was cooked to perfection and paired beautifully with the béarnaise sauce, which added just the right richness to the dish.

    MJC

  • French Onion Soup

    This is the best French onion soup I have ever had, full stop.

    JK Taylor

  • Tableside Steak Tartare

    The steak tartare was lovely. I love the way they mix it on your table.

    Mashi_soyo

Other favorites

From classic bistro sides and cocktails to BYO cellar flexibility, book your table to complete your Parisian feast.

  • Pommes Frites

    Their fries were perfectly fried and seasoned.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Dirty Gin Martini

    They make a 10/10 dirty Gin martini.

    Stephanie Ford

  • BYO Wine Service

    Also worth noting the incredible wine list with many options, they even do BYO with corkage.

    Kevin

  • Tarte Tatin

    Tarte tatin and soufflé were superb.

    Yohanes Ariathianto

Before you head over

Practical guidance on seatings, traditional table customs, and wine service—book your table in advance to secure an authentic Parisian feast.

  • Book Early & Mind the Sitting Window

    The dining room packs out even midweek. Early dinner reservations are strictly timed to accommodate subsequent seatings, so arrive promptly or secure a later sitting if you wish to linger over multiple courses.

  • Embrace Traditional Bistro Table Etiquette

    In true Parisian brasserie fashion, baguettes and butter are served directly onto the table linen without separate bread plates. Tables are set closely together, so expect a snug, buzzing traditional bistro atmosphere rather than sprawling space.

  • Navigate the Wine List or BYO

    While Bistro Thierry offers an extensive cellar of French and domestic wines, guests are also welcome to bring prized bottles from their own cellar for a $25 per bottle corkage fee.

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