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Mandoline

432n Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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432n Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

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+61 3 9532 7353
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mandoline

Mandoline serves bistro-quality French cooking with neighborhood cafe ease along Glen Huntly Road. Regulars drop in for the two-course prix fixe—a rotation featuring French onion soup, coq au vin, and crisp crumbed salmon—at everyday cafe tabs. Morning orders pair espresso with a complimentary house sablé. Out back, a hidden courtyard with chalkboards and a goldfish pond keeps kids occupied while parents linger over crème brûlée.

  • Bistro Prix Fixe Menus: Multi-course European set menus feature classics like French onion soup, calamari risotto, and coq au vin at neighborhood cafe prices.
  • Garden Courtyard for Families: A quiet rear courtyard garden features drawing boards and a fish pond to keep young children entertained during meals.
  • Complimentary House Sablés: Every coffee and tea comes served with a crisp, complimentary house-baked sablé biscuit.
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Why Guests Choose Mandoline

From traditional French prix fixe dining to a child-friendly garden courtyard, discover why Mandoline is a cherished Elsternwick fixture.

  • Multi-Course Bistro Menus at Cafe Value

    Guests can choose multi-course fixed-price dining featuring authentic European options like calamari risotto and coq au vin at neighborhood cafe pricing.

    Popped in when nearby planning on just getting breakfast but saw the two lunch courses for $31 option. Great selection of traditional European dishes and generous portions.

    Amanda Daniel

  • Complimentary House Biscuits with Coffee

    Hot beverage orders come thoughtfully paired with complimentary house-baked sables and biscuits, turning a quick stop into a charming ritual.

    The guy was very friendly & I was given a delicious little biscuit with it. Cute little cafe. Lovely atmosphere.

    Emily Crowley Holland

  • Tailored Private Milestone Gatherings

    The venue easily accommodates private event bookings, tailoring custom multi-course menus that cater seamlessly to dietary needs.

    We had a special anniversary dinner and we booked out the restaurant. Thierry helped us design the menu to accommodate all the various dietary needs. The cafe was transformed into a charming restaurant.

    Joseph Keren

  • Seamless Group Celebrations

    Long tables, attentive coordinated service, and flexible party arrangements allow family and friends to celebrate together comfortably without friction.

    We booked out the restaurant for a special birthday. The set menu catered for all. The food was all delicious, beautifully presented, hot, and came out so that everyone was eating together.

    Evelyn Adin

  • Engaging Rear Courtyard Garden

    The back courtyard provides an outdoor escape equipped with a fish pond and coloring materials that keep young children happily occupied.

    Children are encourage to colour in menus, there is a rear courtyard, chalk boards and a fish pond!

    Cath Murphy

  • Relaxed Outdoor Garden Seating

    The peaceful outdoor rear area offers a comfortable setting where diners can unwind outdoors while savoring generous portions.

    I loved the outdoor eating area out the back. Generous serving for breakfast .

    Annabel J

French bistro classics and hearty cafe staples loved by locals

  • French onion soup

    The French onion soup is a consistently joyous celebration of the the humble onion

    Leon Orbach

  • Crumbed Salmon

    A generous serve and loved the crispy bits of the crumb coating (brings the flavour). Delicious. 10/10.

    Janina Nowak

  • Eggs Benedict

    generous with the sauce and salmon, hot, well seasoned, so so so yummy. And such great flavours.

    Fiona Camm

  • Coq au Vin

    Can highly recommend lambs brains, calamari risotto and coq a vin. Fantastic.

    Amanda Daniel

Other favorites

Desserts, breakfast bowls, and specialty beverages to complete your visit

  • Creme Brûlée

    The Creme Brûlée is to die for!

    S

  • Wake Up smoothy

    Loved its tanginess and, yes, it woke up my senses. Recommend. 10/10.

    Janina Nowak

  • Hot chocolate

    The hot chocolate is impressive as they use real chocolate, delicious.

    Diana

  • Porridge

    The porridge (GF) was full of spices & topped with an array of fresh fruit.

    Kat Hawke

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable extras that elevate everyday visits and private gatherings at Mandoline

  • Complimentary House Biscuits with Hot Drinks

    Hot drinks and takeaway cups are served with complimentary house-baked biscuits, such as sablés or gingerbread cookies.

  • Courtyard Fish Pond and Coloring Activities

    The outdoor garden features dedicated activities for young children, including coloring menus, chalkboards, and an entertaining fish pond.

  • Tailored Celebration Menus and Private Event Hospitality

    For anniversary parties and milestone gatherings, chef-owner Thierry accommodates custom multi-course menus, last-minute dietary needs, and early access for family decorating.

  • Community Hospitality and Leisure Reading

    Guests enjoy thoughtful touches that foster lingering, including tables stocked with daily newspapers, reading matter, and warm personal catch-ups from the owner.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for your visit to Mandoline

  • Book ahead for lunch and weekends

    Tables fill up rapidly on both weekdays and weekends, so secure an advance reservation to guarantee a spot.

  • Order the multi-course set menu

    Opt for the two- or three-course set menus for traditional French and European mains at exceptional neighborhood value.

  • Head to the rear courtyard with kids

    Head to the quiet outdoor area out back if dining with children, where they can enjoy chalkboards, coloring, and a fish pond.

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