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Table Setting - Bistra, Carlton, AU-VIC

Bistra

4.9
4.9
98 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9000 5607
  • Website
    http://www.bistracarlton.com.au/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    157 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Rathdowne Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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Experiences

  • Three Course Menu

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For tables of 7 or more we offer an $85 per person, three course menu. The menu includes bread and butter to start, a choice of entrée, a choice of main course with sides, and dessert selected by the kitchen. All dishes on the $85 per person menu are drawn from our à la carte menu, and is essentially a reduced à la carte offering. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with sufficient notice provided to the restaurant.
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What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Service

  • Melbourne

    Australian

  • Inner City North

    Best Service

  • Inner City North

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner City North

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistra offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and an "impressive wine list." Guests rave about the "faultless service" and "cosy, stylish atmosphere." Highlights include delicious French onion soup and bone marrow specials. Though occasionally bustling, the attentive staff and "sublime" dishes ensure a memorable visit.

98 Reviews

  1. Euan

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but cramped in a small room. Service was variable, some wait staff were excellent but one could not pour the 2 beers we had. Very expensive. Small portions of very tasty food.

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  2. sharon

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic - every meal was tasty and beautifully presented. The service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our food.

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  3. Rick

    Hong Kong

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great wine and always exceptional service

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  4. Alfie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch for 4. Ambience was just right. Meals were prepared beautifully and the service was outstanding. As this was our first time at Bistra it certainly won’t be our last. Thanks to the team for your very high standards.

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  5. Victoria

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A group of four, two couples who have known each other for years. We covered the menu well from fish to burgers from pate to prawns with sweet chill sauce. Our friend is a wine guru and connected with the sommelier and made some great choices. An intimate space and one we look forward to visiting again.

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  6. Christine

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful night - ambience service food drinks were all excellent ! Thank you ✨✨✨✨✨💎💎💎💎💎

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  7. John

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was uniformly excellent both in presentation and taste. The service was efficient and very pleasant. The noise level left something to be desired, since there were two very loud tables in the small dining area during our visit. We will definitely return.

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  8. Vittoria

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This little gem packs a punch. Staff are on point, the food is delicious and the intimate nature of the space makes for a great experience that feels fresh and new. Don't leave without trying the sponge dessert - it's sublime! Highly recommend.

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  9. Bruce

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Melbourne’s best leisurely Sunday lunch experiences.

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  10. Paige

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High recommend — gorgeous vibes and Cici was amazing! will return x

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FAQs

Bistra is rated 4.9 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

Bistra does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistra

157 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rathdowne Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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