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Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Poodle Bar & Bistro

4.7
4.7
382 Reviews
$41 to $100
European
81-83 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Poodle Bar & Bistro accepts reservations for parties of any size in our bistro for lunch Saturday and Sunday and for dinner Tuesday - Saturday. Parties of 6-12 guests will dine on our Chef's Selection menu for dinner.
Groups of any size are always welcome to walk into our Public Bar or Patio for drinks at any time.
For larger groups of 12 people or more or to enquire about holding your event at Poodle, please email Poodle's reservations team at ciao@poodlefitzroy.com.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    European, Continental, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (03) 9086 8971
  • Website
    http://poodlefitzroy.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Fry
  • Catering
    Full table service is provided in the bistro and guest are welcomed to order meals at the bar if seated in our public bar or courtyard. The venue transports you into a time from the past with grand Art Deco furnishings and design touches. Poodle offers an Banquet Menu, an Ala Carte Menu and dedicated Bar Menu if enjoying a drink in our public bar.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant directly to find out about Events Options
  • Location
    81-83 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy
  • Cross street
    Gertrude and Brunswick street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    86 & 11 Tram
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 382 people are saying

Poodle Bar & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

382 Reviews

  1. lorraineb

    Melbourne1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude staff chef yelling in the kitchen dodgy table inattentive staff food was a set menu but came out ad hoc potato and salad arrived then steak arrived 15 mins later . Table unstable spilled water and staff could not care less

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  2. ClaudiaR

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful lunch, food, drinks ambiance and service were exceptional :)

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  3. RakeshP

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was a little hot and cold. The food lacked wow factor given the prices. Great dining room upstairs and excellent wine

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  4. Suni VIP

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about our dinner at Poodle. The space is gorgeous, the service excellent, the food delicious, I can't wait to go again!

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  5. naotru

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was a little slow to start and it took a while for our first round of drinks to come out, but the waitstaff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was lovely, however as a vegetarian it would be so nice to see more options on the menu then just bread and cheese!

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  6. Elkie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was a delight!! Every dish we had was finely crafted, balanced flavours and perhaps the best gnocchi we've tried.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal in a beautiful venue. Friendly and faultless service, beautiful flavours in every dish and drink and lovely presentation. Highly recommend saving room for the Bombe Alaska at the end of your meal!

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  8. Smokey

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff. Delicious food. The house wine was very good. It took a while to locate, we walked passed 3 times, the sign is very small and at the side of the door!

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  9. PatR

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a month in advance for celebration dinner for our daughter's 21st birthday. Friendly and attentive service and excellent food. Decided not to opt for the chef selection but choose our own plates. Highlights were fresh and baked oysters, pork croquettes and the club steak. Delicious cocktails and the wine selection was great. Only complaint would be our seating which was in a booth at the top of the stairs and away from the main seating areas. Felt we didn't get to enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the bistro. The booth was roomy and comfy but we did feel removed from the ambience. Booking so far in advance and advising of the birthday I thought we may have been seated better. Overall a great experience and would to go back and enjoy the atmosphere more.

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  10. Nell

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is wonderful. The food and the service is amazing.

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81-83 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gertrude and Brunswick street
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    European, Continental, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    86 & 11 Tram
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Fry
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://poodlefitzroy.com/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9086 8971
  • Catering
    Full table service is provided in the bistro and guest are welcomed to order meals at the bar if seated in our public bar or courtyard. The venue transports you into a time from the past with grand Art Deco furnishings and design touches. Poodle offers an Banquet Menu, an Ala Carte Menu and dedicated Bar Menu if enjoying a drink in our public bar.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant directly to find out about Events Options
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