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Local Restaurant Guide – 4069

We’ve combed Bardon for the best reviewed restaurants in the area where people waxed lyrical about their dining experience and what they love most about it. Here’s our list!

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1. La Belle Vie French Restaurant Brisbane

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4.8 Google Rating

1/60 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065

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Alexandra G
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We had a beautiful lunch at La Belle Vie at the end of a week of birthday celebrations. We were given the corner table by the window. A perfect position on a stunning. Brisbane day.
We opted for the 6 course degustation with matching French wines. Each course was beautifully presented, tasty, a perfect size and served at appropriate intervals. The wines served were delicious and a lovely match.
The service, as always, was excellent. You can never go wrong at La Belle Vie.

Lucrezia B
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Wonderful find!
Classiest place ever, the staff is lovely and the location is really pretty.
As aperitifs, we got the Birlou and the Rinquinquin, both spectacular (Le Birlou might be my new favorite drink).
The gnocchi were tasty and the escargot really good!
They put attention in every single detail, which makes this restaurant a gem.
Hope to be back again soon! Merci beaucoup

Carmel K
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Lunch booked for our anniversary upon recommendation from friends on Saturday. Certainly didn’t disappoint. From the moment we entered the staff all so friendly, food exceptional and had requested a table seating near the glass overlooking the garden and greenery. Also requested the owner to take a pic on our way out. Will be rebooking with our friends.

2. Authentic Chargrill & Kebab

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4.9 Google Rating

1/50 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065

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Minty P
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Tried this place on a friend’s recommendation and it didn’t disappoint. So many choices and everything looked good. I went with the chicken and pide and it was probably the best I’ve had. tender, full of flavour, and wrapped just right. You can tell they care about quality. Will definitely be back to try more!

Duncan
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One of the best Turkish spots I’ve been to in Brisbane. Heaps of options on the menu, everything from kebabs to plates and snacks. The meat is always juicy and well-seasoned. I had the Adana Kebab Plate and it was perfect. Super fresh, great portions, and full of flavour. Highly recommend if you’re craving proper Turkish food!

Lyndon M
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Super fresh and high quality feed, ready in 10 mins. Owner called me boss man and said to have a great night.
Truly everything you want in a kebab experience.
I got the mixed kebab and medium chips deals. Huge feed for $25

3. Bardon Thyme

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4.7 Google Rating

5 Morgan Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065

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Peter L
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A gem. Coffee, exceptional, really. Service is friendly, and prompt. The feeling is unrushed, peaceful and community with inside and outside under veranda seating. Street parking can be a challenge but the very short walk is fine.

Amy W
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I love this cafe! It’s my go to local. The owners and staff are friendly and kind. The coffee and food are amazing and fast.
There’s lots of seating inside, outside and in the garden. Such a good vibe.
This is my favourite cafe on the inner west!

N H
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Absolutely delicious! Every bite was full of flavour. Highly recommended!

4. Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

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4.6 Google Rating

SHOP 3/1A Stuartholme Rd, Bardon QLD 4065

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Saint L
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Love this place! Great coffee (my husband is very discerning and he loves it)…. The food is “ next level”… my go to place if I’m going to really save a coffee with family or friends. 😊 well lit , so if you need a space to go and read or write it, it’s perfect… although I wouldn’t mind if the lights were slightly dimmer just to give a warm ambience, but I do love it.

Richard F
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Really great cafe. There is undercover parking you can use and the view from the tables is great. Food was delicious and while they did almost accidentally feed gluten to a coeliac, they came out and stopped up before we had any and remade it without the offending ingredient. Phew! Staff were very friendly.

Ali G
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The coffee is superb, always perfectly brewed and bursting with flavor. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly. Their pastries are fresh and delicious, making it the ideal place for a quick break. Highly recommended!

5. Bancroft Roasters Bardon

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5.0 Google Rating

67 Bowman Parade, Bardon QLD 4065

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Wow, the coffee here is hitting it out of the park! The pear danish is amazing as well. Never had one before. This place is a hidden gem, so if you’re nearby or passing through on the way to somewhere be sure to stop by and grab one of these sleeper coffees, they taste amazing and they’re punching above their weight at this place!

Tom K
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Fantastic coffee. Happy, friendly service and consistently delivered delicious coffee. Best coffee in the local area in such a relaxed spot. Some amazing looking treats on offer too – cronunts, danishes etc

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Tony D
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I must drive past at least 30 coffee stands and cafes to get this coffee. I drink double espresso and throw out at least 70% of them as it’s a specialised coffee and can’t be masked by milk.
Also love supporting a passionate local business.

La Belle Vie in Bardon Lives Up to the Promise of a ‘Good Life’

For a taste of authentic French cuisine, La Belle Vie, located in the beautiful hills of Bardon, lives up to the promise of a “Good Life.” Led by head chef Samuel Perrin, the revitalised restaurant, which changed hands in mid-2020, has found the right recipe for success despite a challenging time for the industry.

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Committed to giving diners the ultimate French dining experience, La Belle Vie’s menu consists of classics like Ratatouille (roast vegetables), Haricot Verts (fried beans),  escargot in butter, and a selection of sumptuous cured meats with Arnaud French rillette and pickles (charcuterie). 

For the entrees, the foie gras and Saint-Jacques (pan-seared scallops, truffle oil, sweet potatoes purée, crispy serrano) essentially paired with French baguette with butter, come highly recommended especially if this is your first time at the restaurant.

Photo Credit: LaBelleVieBistro&Bar/Facebook
Photo Credit: LaBelleVieBistro&Bar/Facebook
Photo Credit: LaBelleVieBistro&Bar/Facebook

Diners put a seal of approval for the Caille (quail coq au vin style with red wine sauce, bacon, mushrooms, onions and carrots) and the Margret (Aylesbury duck breast, honey & spice sauce, mushrooms, roast chat potatoes), showcasing Perrin’s exceptional cooking technique. The ingredients used at the La Belle Vie kitchen are all locally-sourced and the chef perfectly plays up the tastes and texture, with the right consistency and temperature, once served to the guests.

To cap the dining experience, La Belle Vie has a fantastic line-up of desserts, including the gorgeous tarte and crème brûlée with a smidge of the authentic hardtop. Meanwhile, Jean-Jacques Peyre’s brilliant wine selection perfectly complements the chef’s menu. 

Photo Credit: LaBelleVieBistro&Bar/Facebook

Despite the lockdowns within the last 12 months, La Belle Vie has managed to host special COVID-safe events and private functions, which allowed the operations to thrive. Once the restrictions slowly eased off, the restaurant was also the premier choice for wine and lifestyle workshops. 

Meanwhile, it has been indeed a great start for La Belle Vie as was it named as one of the top four French restaurants at the 2021 SEQ Awards for Excellence for the Restaurant and Catering category alongside Bisou Bisou in Fortitude Valley, Haig Rd Bistro in Auchenflower and the winner, Montrachet in Bowen Hills. 

For the menu, opening hours, workshops, functions, and bookings, check out their Facebook page for the details. 

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“My husband and my second time here, our first time we knew we wanted to come back to celebrate our anniversary and we did just that. Such an amazing experience and a thoughtful, deliciously, wonderful dessert. Thank you to the team at La Belle Vie, we will have nothing but great things to tell everyone we know.”

BM

“Loved my food, view and staff here.  We had the lunch time two course which I couldn’t believe the quality for the price it was delicious.  Can’t wait to bring my girlfriends here.  The vibe is just gorgeous.” 

Amy Hughes

“Such a great dining experience … it was our first time and we both went with the steak and beans on the side. Both steaks were cooked perfectly to medium rare and the beans were delicious. Service was great as was the ambiance. lots of other happy faces around as well.  We’ll be back for sure.”

David Pryde

Lutèce in Bardon Reopens As La Belle Vie Bistro & Bar

French bistro & wine bar Lutèce in Bardon has a new name and new owners who hope to continue the same high standards as its former owner, renowned Brisbane Chef Romain Bapst. La Belle Vie Bistro & Bar started trading on 18 Aug 2020, offering traditional French fare with some modern twists. 

“We love the old name ‘Lutèce’ too, which was a part of Romain’s legacy, but we are hoping that we can continue giving our customers the same quality experience at La Belle Vie,” the new owners told Lutèce regulars. “We look forward to having you here soon.”

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La Belle Vie translates to “The Beautiful Life,” which is what the new owners, Simon Lambert and Behrooz Farahnakian, and the head chef, Samuel Perrin, want diners to experience when they visit the restaurant. Their menu is a smorgasbord of delicious classics, elevated to match the growing batch of drinks list. 

With his background in the European hospitality scene and his Michelin 4-star credentials, Mr Lamber has come up with a small set of organic wines from Australia and France. Choices of craft beers from Queensland, Tasmania, Italy and Belgium are also available, along with traditional cocktails and spirits. 

The restaurant retains Lutèce signature’s dish, the sand crab lasagna, as a tribute to Chef Romain. But diners will also love main dishes (Plat Principaux) like Agneau (slow-cooked lamb shank, red wine jus, smoking thyme, roast Mediterranean vegetable) and Margaret De Canard (Honey and spice duck breast, fondant potato, confit cabbage). 

Photo Credit: La Belle Vie Bistro & Bar/Facebook

Most choices have gluten-free options and the restaurant has a kids’ menu as well.

A lot of Lutèce’s structural elements in the dining room were kept intact when La Belle Vie took over, so it doesn’t feel disorienting for the regulars.  Newcomers, however, will relish in the chic vibe of the formal dining room with its crisp white table linens and glass walls, which highlights the lush beauty of the greenery outside. 

Photo Credit: La Belle Vie Bistro & Bar/Facebook

Chef Romain may have retired but he’s likely pleased to see that he left his bistro and bar among competent restorers. 

For table bookings, phone (07) 3161 1858, or email hello@labellevie.com.au, or do it online via Bookit. 

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