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- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
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Bistra
4.9 (128)
$41 to $100
Australian
157 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
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2 people
May 2, 2025
May 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Neighborhood gem
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$41 to $100
- CuisinesAustralian, Bistro
- Hours of operationMon, Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- NeighborhoodCarlton
- Cross streetRathdowne Street
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalGender Neutral Restroom, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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Experiences
Mothers Day Breakfast
Multiple dates availableBistra will be serving a concise à la carte breakfast menu for Mother's Day 2025, Sunday May 11th, between 9:45AM and 12:30PM. Lunch reservations will be accepted from 12:30PM onwards. Seating times for breakfast will be for 75 minutes, and we therefore kindly request that groups arrive together and on time.
Set Menu (payment due at restaurant)
A$95.00 - A$120.00 per person
Multiple dates availableFor tables of seven or more guests we offer a choice between the following three menus: Three Course 'Choice Of' Menu - $95 Per Person Four Course 'Choice Of' Menu - $120 Per Person Three Course Sharing Menu - $110 Per Person The three and four course 'choice of' menus are individually plated, whereby guests select from three entree and four main course options on the day. The pasta and dessert courses are set by the kitchen. The sharing menu is served down the middle of the table. When selecting your menu on the next page, please be aware that the whole group must participate in the same menu. Indicative Menus for Autumn 2025: Three-Course ‘Choice Of’ Menu: $95 Per Person Bread & butter to start, a choice of entrée and main course, and dessert set by the kitchen. Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings, Butter, Sage Chicken Liver Pâté, Traditional Accompaniments Squacquerone, Heirloom Zucchini, Honey, Herbs Cabbage Roll, Rice, White Bean Ragu, Tomato Sugo Sommerlad Chicken, Creamed Corn, Jus Porterhouse, Peppercorn Sauce Rainbow Trout, Roe, Buerre Blanc, Sorrel (+$10) Mains Served with Fries & Lettuce Vanilla Cake, Strawberries, Thyme Custard Four-Course ‘Choice Of’ Menu: $120 Per Person Bread & butter to start, a choice of entrée, a pasta mid-course set by the kitchen, a choice of main course, and dessert set by the kitchen. Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings, Butter, Sage Chicken Liver Pâté, Traditional Accompaniments Squacquerone, Heirloom Zucchini, Honey, Herbs Campanelle, Jerusalem Artichoke, Chestnut, Brown Butter Cabbage Roll, Rice, White Bean Ragu, Tomato Sugo Sommerlad Chicken, Creamed Corn, Jus Porterhouse, Peppercorn Sauce Rainbow Trout, Roe, Buerre Blanc, Sorrel (+$10) Mains Served with Fries & Lettuce Vanilla Cake, Strawberries, Thyme Custard Three-Course Sharing Menu: $110 Per Person A menu designed to share, served down the middle of the table. This comprises bread & butter to start, shared entrées and main course, and dessert set by the kitchen. Baked Scallops, Garlic and Parsley Butter Squacquerone, Heirloom Zucchini, Honey, Herbs Chicken Liver Pate, Traditional Accompaniments Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings, Butter, Sage Porterhouse, Peppercorn Sauce Rainbow Trout, Roe, Buerre Blanc, Sorrel Mains Served with Fries & Lettuce Vanilla Cake, Strawberries, Thyme Custard
What 128 people are saying
Bistra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
Melbourne
Australian
Inner City North
Best Overall
Inner City North
Best Food
Inner City North
Best Service
Inner City North
Good for business meals
Inner City North
Romantic
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistra is a standout dining destination in Melbourne, praised for its "outstanding service" and "world-class" food. Guests love its "beautifully designed" and cozy atmosphere. The wine list is "extensive and discerning," and the "impeccable" service consistently impresses. Despite some space concerns, Bistra promises a memorable and "relaxed" dining experience.
128 Reviews
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Sarah
Melbourne1 review
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alexandra
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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CarlanP
Sydney2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Nat VIP
London2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Olivia
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0Dined on March 30, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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peter
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0Dined on March 27, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michael
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0Dined on March 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Richard
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0Dined on March 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Natasha
Melbourne4 reviews
4.0Dined on March 22, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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GregP
Tasmania2 reviews
5.0Dined on March 16, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Bistra is rated 4.9 stars by 128 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.
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- Australia
- Melbourne
- Inner City North
- Carlton
Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
157 Elgin St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
Additional information
- Cross streetRathdowne Street
- NeighborhoodCarlton
- Hours of operationMon, Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$41 to $100
- CuisinesAustralian, Bistro
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalGender Neutral Restroom, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
- Phone number
Gift card
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