Bistro Gitan

Bistro Gitan Bistro Gitan Welcome to Bistro Gitan. Bistro Gitan offers customers a warm & charming space, mirroring the French & Spanish influences found in the menu.
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Named after the gypsy travellers of Europe, Gitan is the cuisine of a contemporary French bistro that takes influence from the surrounding European countries. Set in an old Victorian building & located in Melbourne’s South Yarra right opposite Fawkner park, with close proximity to the city and public transport. Bistro Gitan is a restaurant that provides excellent food, a constantly changing & crea

tive wine list, and a relaxed atmosphere for those both dining, or just visiting for a drink. At Bistro Gitan we’re celebrating a French, family style format of eating which is very flexible. The idea behind it is to create a dinner table just as it would be for a family in France. Monday:5pm till Late
Tuesday to Friday:12pm till Late
Saturday:3pm till Late

Friday, set the table.Book for tonight, link in bio.
17/07/2026

Friday, set the table.

Book for tonight, link in bio.

A Winter Event to remember 🍷Some wines are made to be poured. These are made to be discussed. Ocean Eight joins us at Bi...
16/07/2026

A Winter Event to remember 🍷

Some wines are made to be poured. These are made to be discussed.

Ocean Eight joins us at Bistro Gitan for a five course dinner built glass-first.

Mornington Peninsula in the bottle, the Gitan kitchen on the plate. The winemaker, Michael Alwyard will be present guiding you through his premium collection paired to Chef Chris Leeson's delectable five course menu.
Bring your questions for this incredible winemaker. Wines will be available for purchase on the evening at cellar door pricing.

Seats are limited. Link in bio to book.

A dish we are famous for. Piccata of chicken livers, bacon, balsamic, fresh pappardelle and watercress. Loved by so many...
15/07/2026

A dish we are famous for.

Piccata of chicken livers, bacon, balsamic, fresh pappardelle and watercress.

Loved by so many and a staple to our a la carte menu.

Liberté. Égalité. À la carte. 🥂 Bastille Day Celebrations have begun. a la carte menu available a la carte specials on n...
14/07/2026

Liberté. Égalité. À la carte. 🥂

Bastille Day Celebrations have begun.
a la carte menu available
a la carte specials on now

Book before you miss out.

Friday in one photo 📸
10/07/2026

Friday in one photo 📸

Full rooms make our hearts grow. Warm up this Winter at Bistro Gitan.
09/07/2026

Full rooms make our hearts grow.

Warm up this Winter at Bistro Gitan.

07/07/2026

You definitely won't expect this...

Rhubarb and pear crumble with a pistachio Anglaise

You have to try it.

Our Bastille Day a la carte specials. Experience classics the way they were meant to be. Only one more week. 🇫🇷 Are you ...
06/07/2026

Our Bastille Day a la carte specials. Experience classics the way they were meant to be.

Only one more week. 🇫🇷 Are you booked in?

Ready, Melbourne? 🇫🇷🍷🍽️
06/07/2026

Ready, Melbourne? 🇫🇷🍷🍽️

One of our most popular a la carte dishes;Roasted Aurum duck crown, turnips, orange marmalade sauce & beetroot fondant. ...
04/07/2026

One of our most popular a la carte dishes;

Roasted Aurum duck crown, turnips, orange marmalade sauce & beetroot fondant.

That sear. Those accompaniments.

Perfection. Enjoy at your next table at our link in bio.

The wait is over, the weekend is here. 🇫🇷🍷
03/07/2026

The wait is over, the weekend is here. 🇫🇷🍷

Mussels, bathed in sobresada velouté, poured over fermented potato bread.The kind of dish that asks you to slow down. Sm...
01/07/2026

Mussels, bathed in sobresada velouté, poured over fermented potato bread.

The kind of dish that asks you to slow down. Smoke and spice folded into silk, soaked into bread that’s been given time to become something better. Best eaten slowly, with a glass of the wine.

Nothing better than a weekend full house 🇫🇷🍽️🍷
29/06/2026

Nothing better than a weekend full house 🇫🇷🍽️🍷

26/06/2026

The pass lineup is bound to make you want to make Bistro Gitan your regular spot.

Confit de Canard. Plating excellence for our favourite customers.
25/06/2026

Confit de Canard.

Plating excellence for our favourite customers.

A glass of red, a table by the window, and the unmistakable warmth of Bistro Gitan. Winter dining at its finest.
24/06/2026

A glass of red, a table by the window, and the unmistakable warmth of Bistro Gitan. Winter dining at its finest.

Bonjour,Bistro Gitan is looking for an experienced waitress or waiter to join our small team.We are a well established (...
22/06/2026

Bonjour,

Bistro Gitan is looking for an experienced waitress or waiter to join our small team.
We are a well established (14yrs +) and very popular South Yarra restaurant. no late night finishes and amazing tips.
You must be able to work in a very busy environment, have a sound food & wine knowledge and have some experience in similar operations. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
If you are interested please send your CV to [email protected]

Steak tartare done the Bistro Gitan way. Hand-cut beef, perfectly seasoned, topped with crispy shallots, figs and served...
22/06/2026

Steak tartare done the Bistro Gitan way. Hand-cut beef, perfectly seasoned, topped with crispy shallots, figs and served with crisp brioche.

Simple, timeless, unforgettable.

14 Juillet 🇫🇷 From refined French classics to perfectly paired Champagne, Bastille Day at Bistro Gitan is an invitation ...
19/06/2026

14 Juillet 🇫🇷

From refined French classics to perfectly paired Champagne, Bastille Day at Bistro Gitan is an invitation to indulge in la belle vie.

Gather with friends, raise a toast, and savour a menu designed to honour France’s rich culinary heritage.

Tuesday 14th July | All Specials will be available a la carte

Book your table in advance.

17/06/2026

Melbourne's best kept French secret
(until now) 🇫🇷

📍 Bistro Gitan South Yarra

Where French tradition hangs on the walls and settles into every seat. 🇫🇷🍽️
15/06/2026

Where French tradition hangs on the walls and settles into every seat. 🇫🇷🍽️

Address

52 Toorak Road West
South Yarra, VIC
3141

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 6pm - 11pm

Telephone

+61 3 9867 5853

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