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Table Setting - Bistra, Carlton, AU-VIC

Bistra

4.9
4.9
105 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Australian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For tables of 7 or more we offer an $95 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 $95 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 105 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 Overall

  • Inner City North

    Best Service

  • Inner City North

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistra delivers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "extensive wine list" and "knowledgeable staff." The French onion soup and bone marrow are standout dishes. Despite occasional noise, the ambiance is warm and welcoming. Highly recommended for a memorable meal in Melbourne.

105 Reviews

  1. Aiden

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious as always, wonderful service and a great wine recommendation. will be back !

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  2. Brigid

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant! Wait staff are friendly and attentive - water glasses were always full and empty plates cleared quickly. Attentive and helpful when catering to dietaries. Great ambiance and delicious food - not a lot to fault! Definitely one of the best places to have dinner at in Melbourne :)

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  3. Colleen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Highly recommend Bistra. Every morsel of food was absolutely delicious but it was the service that was a standout and would be up there with one of the best experiences we've had dining out as a family. Would be back in a heartbeat if we lived in Melbourne!!!

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  4. kylie

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Nice ambiance. The only downside was table size. The same table was allocated to a party of 2 and 4 people. We were recommended to share entree and this was a problem of fitting the plates on the table. The whiting was melt in your mouth as was the goat ragu.

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  5. Emma

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience at Bistra with beautiful service and fantastic food. Would recommend to anyone and will be returning.

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  6. Sally

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Wonderful space.

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  7. Euan

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  8. sharon

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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  9. Simon

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistra was an absolute gem! After a busy weekend in Melbourne, this place offered the perfect relaxed atmosphere to unwind. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the wine list was impressively curated. The food was equally amazing. I've been wanting to visit since I first read about its opening, and it did not disappoint! Can't wait to go back!

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  10. Rick

    Hong Kong

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

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

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FAQs

Bistra is rated 4.9 stars by 105 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
11:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistra

157 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rathdowne Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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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