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Franco-Belge

9 Evans Pl, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

Recommended by 21 people

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9 Evans Pl, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

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+61 3 9191 7370
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Franco-Belge

Tucked away in Hawthorn East, Franco-Belge serves unhurried Franco-Belgian bistro classics with genuine warmth and French-speaking floor staff. The kitchen leans into regional staples rarely spotted in the suburbs—think garlic-butter snails, duck breast, and slow-simmered cassoulet. Patrons frequently pair pots of moules au bleu with crusty bread and hard-to-find European beers, staying well into the evening over warm tarte tatin.

  • Regional Franco-Belgian Classics: From slow-cooked cassoulet and seasonal rabbit roulade to garlicky escargots and duck with cherry sauce.
  • French-Speaking Service: Staff seamlessly converse and explain dishes in French, creating an authentic bistro atmosphere.
  • Curated European Beer List: A rotating list of imported European labels alongside classic French wines and beers on tap.
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Why Diners Choose Franco-Belge

Discover why diners choose Franco-Belge for traditional heritage cuisine, warm hospitality, and unhurried dining.

  • Heritage Franco-Belgian Culinary Classics

    Franco-Belge prepares hard-to-find heritage dishes like rich cassoulet, rabbit roulade, and escargots with garlicky butter.

    I haven't found many French restaurants that serve casoulet (or rabbit which I didn't try this time round) so decided to give this place a shot. Escargot, fish of the day, scallops, casoulet and dessert were all outstanding.

    Daniel Koh

  • Value-Driven Three-Course Prix-Fixe Lunch

    The dedicated three-course set menu provides an accessible, full-scale French dining experience for daytime guests.

    The $59 and 3-course set price meal was perfect, with lots of choice to suit all tastes

    Tony Danino

  • Transportive European Authenticity

    French-speaking staff and authentic bistro preparations create a transportive experience reminiscent of dining overseas.

    Loved it, really good service in French for my French wife. She felt at home and it made for such a beautiful night!

    Tyler Andrews

  • Warm and Pampering Hospitality

    Warm, attentive hosts and floor staff provide engaging, personalized hospitality that makes guests feel genuinely pampered.

    Fred has a wonderful quietly warm and humorous manner that makes you feel warm and welcome.

    Marianne Crowe

  • Relaxed, Unhurried Dining Pace

    Guests are invited to settle in and enjoy an unhurried evening without the pressure of strict table turnover limits.

    We had a 6.30 booking - it was refreshing to be able to remain until we were ready to leave.

    Adriano

  • Curated European Beer and Wine Program

    The beverage program features a curated lineup of rare imported European beer labels alongside traditional French wines.

    The Beer menue was great - included a diverse range of European lables id never seen before.

    Adriano

Signature Franco-Belgian classics widely celebrated by guests

  • Escargots

    snails with garlic butter I have ever tried. Make sure to order 2 servings of snails, one for your partner and one of yourself, trust me you don’t want to share.

    Elisa D

  • Mussels au Bleu

    mussels au bleu was ridiculously delicious and we ended up mopping up the sauce with frites and bread.

    Tony T

  • French Onion Soup

    The French onion soup was out of this world

    Lauren Farquharson Rosaroll

  • Duck

    My meal of choice was the duck with cherry sauce and a side of simple green salad, accompanied by a glass of French red. It was exactly what I was after and the flavour of the food was fantastic.

    Matthew Quin

Other favorites

Desserts, specialty European beverages, and lunch prix-fixe offerings

  • Chocolate Mousse

    the chocolate mousse was totally delicious and tasted home made

    Angie Bee

  • Tarte Tatin

    finished off with an outstanding tarte tatin

    Tony T

  • European Beer Selection

    The Beer menue was great - included a diverse range of European lables id never seen before.

    Adriano

  • 3-Course Set Price Lunch

    The $59 and 3-course set price meal was perfect, with lots of choice to suit all tastes

    Tony Danino

Before you head over

Helpful dining advice on parking, menu offerings, and ordering for your visit.

  • Allow Extra Time for Parking

    Parking in the adjacent lot and surrounding streets can get hectic due to nearby cinema crowds and limited bays, so allow extra travel time to locate a spot smoothly.

  • Opt for the Prix-Fixe Lunch

    For an accessible option compared to dinner pricing, visit during the day for the $59 three-course set lunch menu offering extensive choices across courses.

  • Order Your Own Portion of Snails

    Escargots are a standout favourite—patrons frequently advise ordering your own individual portion rather than planning to share.

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