Shannon Bennett has well and truly taken over Normanby Chambers, with Bistro Vue joining Cafe Vue as a second sidekick to the ultra-luxe original Vue de Monde. The bistro forms the middle rung of this culinary ladder, offering an a la carte alternative to the cafe's jaffles and gourmet lunchboxes, while still staying joyfully accessible for an everyday meal.
The classic French roots of Bennett's innovative cuisine are displayed on the menu, which emulates the traditional backstreet bistros of the City of Light. Diners can perch elbow-to-elbow at the bar for a quick bite of moules and frites; or a plate of freshly shucked oysters. The rest of the menu might feature French onion soup or a duck confit with du puy lentils. The $32 plat du jour (including salad and a glass of wine) is a bargain-basement blessing for Bennett's fans, offering a easy taste of Vue without committing to the decadence of the original.
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Mon-Sat noon-11pm
French
Signature dish: Pot-roasted pork belly cooked with Calvados, black pudding and apples
Entree: $12-$30
Mains: $20-$38
Dessert: $12
'Plat du jour' with a salad and a glass of wine $32
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, American Express and EFTPOS
Licensed with bar. Wine is available by the glass.
Children's menu
This venue accepts bookings. It is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. Group bookings are supported.
Seats 70
Outside dining area
Wheelchair access
and wheelchair-accessible toilets
Gourmet Traveller Feature Review - "Bistro Vue is the third act in Shannon Bennett's CBD trilogy. He's reworking the classics in a shamelessly faux Parisian setting. "
Gourmet Travller 2009 Australian Restaurant Guide - "Step off a Melbourne street and into a wormhole that transports you to a 50s Parisian bistro with heavily timbered ceilings, red banquettes and parquetry floors. "
2008 Gourmet Traveller WINE Wine List Guide - "Both the menu and wine list here have a deliberately dated style, the sort of thing you might get in a small French village bistro."
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Posted by:
filski
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24 May 2010, 12.50pm
Anniversary celebration - very happy with the Bistro
The service was exceptional and the food was just the same. There is no passing this place without ordering the 'Souffle au chocolat'! But let's not get ahead of ourselves, start with an entree first :-)
Overall a successful outing for our anniversary, top place.
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Visit: Sat 22 May 2010
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Posted by:
jlee
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27 October 2008, 9.59pm
A little reminder of france
My friend and I discovered this place only a few months ago and its a regular favourite for us. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and it reminds of a typical restaurant you would find in paris. The staff are incredibly helpful and lovley. The food is truly excellent! The wagyu with goose fat fries is fantastic! Be sure to save some room for dessert, the creme brulee is done with perfection as well as the chocolate souffle but the stand out dish is the pear tart tartin served with a vanilla anglaise!
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Visit: Wed 22 October 2008
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mangibene
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1 July 2008, 3.13pm
Great evening out even with the 2.5 year old
Great service and very accomodating with young one in tow. Ask for table 8 if sitting with young ones so they can be corraled in the middle of the semi circle booth. Food was fantastic. Onion soup served with a pastry lid made a nice change to the standard grilled crouton and cheese. Wagyu beef fillet was a carnivores dream. Goose fat frites made a nice side (and also kept 2.5 very happy) with the creamed spinach a must have. Pear tarte tartin wicked! Overall a very enjoyable evening and a very easy place to relax with family and friends.
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Visit: Mon 30 June 2008
Mealtime: dinner
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tristanb
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27 March 2007, 9.31pm
Bistro Vue
First night out in a long time without the kids. Very enjoyable - friendly and attentive staff and amazing food.
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Visit: Sat 24 March 2007
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