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Gigi

level 1/143 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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level 1/143 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 3 7073 9567
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gigi

Perched above Greville Street, this Parisian salon serves a flat-priced $12 walk-in menu of French bites and cocktails under crystal chandeliers. Drop by early to dodge the door queue and claim a velvet seat or a spot on the balcony terrace. The smart order starts with escargots swimming in garlic-parsley butter, warm gougères, and toasted chicken ribbon sandwiches before finishing on decadent mousse au chocolat. Sundays shift gears entirely for High Tea à la Gigi—bringing out three-tiered stands of savoury bites, warm scones with crème Chantilly, and two hours of free-flowing French sparkling.

  • Flat $12 Walk-In Menu: Dishes and select cocktails go for a flat $12 each on a strictly walk-in basis, drawing lively queues down Greville Street.
  • Sunday French High Tea: Three tiers of sweet and savoury pastries arrive alongside warm scones with crème Chantilly and two hours of bottomless French sparkling.
  • Terrace & Salon Ambience: The upper-level space balances an intimate chandelier-lit interior with an undercover balcony terrace overlooking Prahran.
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Why Guests Choose Gigi

How Gigi blends accessible Parisian dining, bottomless Sunday high teas, and intimate terrace drinks.

  • All-Inclusive $12 Food & Cocktail Value

    Gigi offers a flat $12 menu across French savory bites, desserts, and cocktails on a walk-in basis, making an upscale salon accessible without bill shock.

    I went for the $12 winter menu, which includes both food AND cocktails.

    Haymun

  • Bottomless French Sips & Tiered Tea Service

    The Sunday high tea package features a full three-tiered savory and sweet tower paired with flowing French wines, filter coffee, and fragrant loose-leaf teas.

    For drinks, wines are free flow with four types to choose from, filter coffee was smooth and milk can be requested with the coffee, and the loose leaf teas I tried including earl grey and lemongrass & ginger were properly steeped and fragrant.

    Barry

  • Intimate Parisian Salon Atmosphere

    Crystal chandeliers, velvet banquettes, and classic French records immerse visitors in an authentic Parisian parlor atmosphere right in Melbourne.

    Crystal chandeliers, velvet seating, and the gentle rhythm of French music create the feeling of an intimate Parisian salon rather than a conventional tea room.

    Lua Astor

  • Classic French Bistro Delicacies

    From buttery toasted chicken sandwiches to escargot and rich chocolate mousse, traditional French recipes are served fast, fresh, and full of flavor.

    The food, of course, was the star, with genuinely yummy options available. We had the Escargots au Beurre Persillé, Gougères au Fromage, Gigi’s Chicken Sandwich and La Petite Sœur Cheeseburger. Each dish came out fast, hot and with beautiful flavours.

    Harry Minett

  • Celebratory Milestones & Group Occasions

    The attentive hospitality and festive Sunday high tea setup provide a memorable backdrop for celebrating birthdays, Mother's Day, and milestone get-togethers.

    Had a great high tea for my wife’s birthday. Great food, cosy vibes and exceptional service from the staff who really made us all feel so special.

    Colin Moxey

  • Pre-Dinner Drinks on Greville Street

    An undercover balcony terrace and cozy period house styling make Gigi a natural launchpad for a refined pre-dinner glass of wine or spritz before an evening out.

    Right place to go for a pre-drink with friends or partner before you go to have a dinner somewhere around

    Boris

Signature French savouries and iconic weekend salon experiences

  • Sunday French High Tea

    Every Sunday, the venue transforms into High Tea à la Gigi, a delightfully French interpretation of the traditional afternoon tea.

    Lua Astor

  • Gigi’s Chicken Sandwich

    The chicken sandwich and pies were good.

    The Gollys

  • Escargots au Beurre Persillé

    Escargot and truffled eggs are must-orders

    Haymun

  • La Petite Sœur Cheeseburger

    Each dish came out fast, hot and with beautiful flavours.

    Harry Minett

Other favorites

Indulgent desserts, spritzes, and playful bites to round out your visit

  • Mousse au Chocolat

    Should definitely get the mousse for dessert.

    Kat

  • Crème Caramel

    Creme caramel (4/5)- a classic done well

    Akanksha Eats

  • Hugo Spritz

    The Hugo Spritz’s topped off the meal too.

    Harry Minett

  • Caviar Bump

    caviar bump (5/5)- very fun for the experience!

    Akanksha Eats

Beyond the menu

Memorable details and hospitality touches that elevate the Parisian experience at Gigi.

  • Teapot-Served Mulled Cider

    Warm mulled cider is served directly in a charming teapot, adding an unexpected whimsical flourish to the drink service.

  • 'Eggs on Eggs' High Tea with Free-Flow French Wine

    High tea features a decadent savoury bite of rich egg topped with smoked Yarra Valley salmon roe, paired alongside two hours of bottomless French sparkling and wines.

  • Accessible $12 Caviar Bumps

    Accessible luxury extends to approachable novelty bites, offering guests $12 caviar bumps alongside standard cocktails and dishes.

  • Personalized Birthday Celebrations

    Bartenders and waitstaff deliver genuine celebratory care for milestone birthdays, pairing personalized table hospitality with attentive cocktail recommendations.

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing your walk-in visit and securing high tea bookings

  • Arrive early to beat peak door queues

    Arrive around 5:20pm to get seated right away for the flat-rate menu; queues often build down the stairs and out the door during peak evening hours, with waits reaching 30 to 60 minutes.

  • Opt for pairs over larger groups

    The walk-in format fills intimate two-tops much faster than larger configurations, making groups of two the smoothest fit during popular evening hours.

  • Reserve ahead for Sunday high tea

    While the weekday and evening bar operations run strictly on a walk-in basis, the Sunday French high tea requires an advance reservation.

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