Celebrated a birthday at Le Gaulois recently. You wouldn’t have known there was a French restaurant on the street if you weren’t looking for it! The decor felt like a pop up store with a few tables and chairs slapped awkwardly onto a room that is overdue for some updating or renovation. However, the French music and decor did help build abit of a rustic, homely vibe. We had the escargots and garlic bread to start. The escargots didn’t have as much taste or flavor as I expected, but the garlic butter sauce was good. It was nice to have some bread come with it to go with the leftover sauce, however, wouldn’t recommend it. The garlic bread was recommended in a few other reviews and I do agree that it was good, but when they meant 2 pieces it was really 2 small slices. For the mains, we had the orange duck and a beef fillet that was listed under the chef specials. The duck turned out great, with an excellent orange sauce. However, the beef fillet was abit mediocre and we regretted not ordering something more traditionally French instead. For dessert we had the crepe Suzette. As simple as it looks, it tasted amazing and came with a quality scoop of ice cream. We enjoyed the spectacle of having it arrive in a blue flame as well. Service was excellent and attentive, with a single waiter very capably attended to all 3 tables and constantly checking in to see if everything was alright. Main negative for me would be the portion sizing/value. Was abit disappointing to receive my coke in tap form as well, which tasted like sparkling water as there possibly wasn’t adequate syrup added. Would have expected a bottle. Overall, it’s abit mixed for me as I do like the joint but at the price point it is very hard to beat the other options out there with better ambience or portion sizing.
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A Less Than Impressive Visit to Le Gaulois French Restaurant Le Gaulois is one of the few French restaurants in the southeastern area. However, despite its unique offering, it leaves much to be desired. The decor is rather uninspiring and dated. It's hard to pin down the exact style they were going for, but suffice to say, the interior design did not contribute to a positive dining experience. While the cuisine is undoubtedly French, the execution fell far short of expectations. The bread was bland and unexciting, and the duck dish failed to impress. We opted for the snails, a must-have for any French dining experience, but were taken aback by the steep pricing. Regrettably, based on this experience, a second visit to Le Gaulois seems unlikely. It's disheartening to say, but in a place with limited French culinary options, this one failed to hit the mark in terms of both ambience and gastronomic delight.
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Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

Great dining experience. Everything we ordered was delicious! Ordered the escargot and shared with a friend and had great flavour-it was buttery and a strong garlic flavour which I love. Really enjoyed it despite being a bit scared since it was my first time having escargot. Had the beef eye fillet with mushroom sauce and it was amazing. The sauce was rich in flavour and the beef was cooked perfectly to my liking. My friend had the duck confit which was also great. The sauce was surprisingly sweet and the duck meat was perfectly pink inside. They also served with a side of veggies. My favourite was the potatoes as it was a great carrier of my remaining mushroom sauce. They were so creamy and melted in your mouth each bite. Wasn't too sure what it would be like since the restaurant interior is quite old and outdated but pleasantly surprised my the food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Escargots De Bourgogne

At a time where other restaurants (even at the same price point) are using QR code menu’s and no waitstaff, Le Gaulois’ service last night was an incredible experience. Highly professional waitstaff, outstanding service and ambience, and the food was exceptional - refined and simple. We did three courses and drinks, which only came out to around $80pp, an exceptionally reasonable price for the experience we had. I will be highly recommending this restaurant to anyone near the Mount Waverly area looking for French cuisine.
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Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Escargot

Delicious food but dated restaurant. I ate here recently - first time, despite living locally. The food was excellent, traditional french cuisine. I just thought it could all do with an update - it's like stepping back into the 80s. From the dated decor to the prawn cocktails on the menu (and only one vegetarian dish) it all just needs a refresh. The service was good, but a bit slow. It seemed to take just a bit too long to take our order - but the food was delivered in a good time. The wine list was extensive but a little over priced for a suburban restaurant. It would be a good place to take someone 65+ - they'd love it.

Update: The best pan seared kangaroo fillet, French style... tender and succulent - in a delectable jus, sauce! Ouais, give Le Gaulois your patronage. We are going here on Friday, and I hope it's everything I expect. My mother in law is celebrating her birthday with us here. I have been going here since I was a teenager. The restaurant is very unassuming, modest and rather old school charm. Its nice to see this, as often places are so trendy or cool, Le Galouis isn't. The meals are very well prepared by the chef whom will come to greet you. So with these touches, Le Galouis is a must try. Merci Beaucoup!

Lovely little restaurant, the food is excellent and the staff are friendly, chatty and helpful. It's quite small (it seats around 40 people) but I liked this as it meant the volume was low and you could hear one another talk. The shop frontage is a bit lacklustre (it doesn't really stand out amougst the other shops on the strip) and the decor is reflective of the restaurant's age, but don't be put off by this. I was part of a group of five and everyone got a mix of dishes (entree, main and dessert), and we all thoroughly enjoyed them. Thanks for a wonderful dinner, I'll definitely be back again!

I'm so so glad to have found this place! I was looking for ideas for my wife birthday's dinner and my friend suggested a French restaurant. I thought I'd surprise my wife with French restaurant with old fashioned feel, warm and cozy environment and also because my wife loves French food and this restaurant not surprisingly met her expectations! and mine!! . Love it. It's in my local area too! Oh blessings.

Overall It was a very good experience. The only problems I had was that the bread that came with the snails wasn't fresh, one piece I dare say must have been at least 2 or more days old. It would have also been much better if the bread that was there with the butter to be served warm and sliced and the butter taken out of the wrapping like what you usually get. Other the above everything was great.

A special birthday night out. The decor is a little dated now, and so was the clientele on the night we went, but that's what made it quiet enough to converse and enjoy the French chansons playing in the background. The service was excellent without fussiness. And the food itself? A smallish menu done impeccably. Overall, a local gem, easily overlooked, but that really would be a shame.

Efficient service and a pleasant team. The meals were tasty and served fairly quickly. A typically darkened setting and an older clientele on the night we attended. Not a Frenchy in sight, but couldn't fault anything. A pleasant evening (and BYO).
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Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A hidden gem along Blackburn Road. You wouldn't even notice the signs for the resturaunt unless you had a real keen eye. Very classical decor inside, you can tell that the place is one for the locals, and have clients probably going back decades. Food was simple, presented in a basic manner but overall flavours were decent. Escargots definitely a winner there. Wine was great.

The food was very good, i loved the lamb. It was so tender and waste good with the roasted potatoes. I also had the duck, the orange sauce was a bit unique for me but it tasted nice. The waiters seemed nice, and the place being in a low-light environment fitted in well. I did think it was a bit expensive for the price of the food, but overall not bad. 9/10 for me.

We enjoyed a delightful traditional French dinner in warm surroundings and with excellent service from a young man who handled a full house very professionally. I lunched at La Gaulois 44 years ago and obviously, whilst the management has changed, probably several times, my return visit was a treat. Thankyou. Ken Hurle Sorry, make that 34 years ago

Well worth visit! We'll be back!! Only down side is that they close 9.00pm which puts a bit of pressure on you to eat fast and enjoy less. Otherwise recommended.
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Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100–120
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Duck Confit

Majority of our food was nice. The service was courteous and the ambience is special and cozy in the area. However the receipt we received was not eligible for VIC dining program claim as its not printed. I have contacted resturant and told was there is no printed receipt. Be aware if you want to dine for the rebate.

We had a somewhat varied experience at le Gaulois. Pate was average and had quite a strong offal flavour. My veal main was delicious although there were only three small, thin pieces if veal. Dessert was the joker. A store bought pastry base with sliced apples and missmatched sauces. Pretty funny.

Went first time to celebrate my better half’s birthday. There were four of us for dinner. A pleasant surprise as the food was delicious and service excellent! Ambiance had a Gallic vibe even with French background music! We were full and thoroughly happy by the time we left. Will be back !

I'm so so glad to have found this place! My dad recommended this actually. He loves French food and this met his expectations! And mine!! Yummy. Quaint, warm, and cozy environment. Has that old fashioned feel as previous reviewer mentioned. Love it. It's in my local area too! Oh blessings.

For a true French restaurant some very fine details are missing and those little details make the all of a difference between getting feed and enjoying food
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Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$120–140
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Could not fault either atmosphere, food or service. Noisy celebratory table in middle of restaurant could have been asked to 'tone down' but otherwise we had a perfectly happy experience. Intend taking our daughter & son-in-law there very soon for a meal very soon.

I have been to dine at this restaurant over the past few months and I can say I have never been disappointed. The food is impeccable, the service excellent and I love this restaurant. Thank you so much for an amazing dining experience More

Great delicious dinner! Full marks to the Chef! Had Escargots de Bourgogne with garlic butter sauce and chopped mushrooms, canard aux noix à l'orange and Cointreau sauce , and crêpe Suzette flambée with

Although somewhat hard to find, this restaurant was a beautiful surprise. Great old fashioned service, very warm and intimate space. The food was absolutely stunning, and we will be returning to try more! Thank you, Le Gaulois.

Very warm and homely. Had a wonderful dinner that was delicious! Also amazing service which provided for an enjoyable night
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80

Great food and attentive service. I love French cuisine, so its not surprising that's this is one of my favourite restaurants in Australia. Entrance is unimpressive but well worth the visit when inside.

Limited menu. But what they offer they do really well. The duck was exceptional. Our new go to place for homey unpretentious delicious French cuisine. The only blemish is the insipid weak coffee served.

A little hidden gem of a restaurant. The food was absolutely perfect and the wine was even better. Staff were great. Very reasonably priced and the meal sizes were just perfect. I'll be back for sure!

Le Gaulois Restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Great food, great ambience but most of all...exceptional service. 1st class. 10 / 10. Beautiful dining experience of the highest standard...

Disappointing.. below average food. Not going again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100–120
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Delicious food...good service. Local hidden gem! We enjoyed our dinner at the Le Gaulois last Saturday...even the dessert were nice and not overly sweet...definitely recommend it.

Great food great service in fact the meals were fantastic only down side items took so long to appear but apart from that the experience was wonderful will definitely come back .

Been coming to this resturant for years upon years. Always great service and amazing food. Don't let the old decor scare you away. The food is absolutely to die for.

Sorry, but the chef and owner need to do a French cooking course to understand what French food is all about. What an absolute let down, will not return. More

Cosy friendly atmosphere, all the staff were very attentive. The food was out of this world my wife and i could not believe it. Thankyou for a great evening.

Nice french food, but missing the flair we have experienced in other similar establishments. Its tasty, and the service is good, but something is missing.

Good good at good prices and service. Very personal service and care is taken in providing the service. Love the crepe Suzette!!

Delicious meal, perfect portions, crisp veggies, fabulous desserts and excellent service. Our favourite restaurant. More

First time went to this French restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, delightful food and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Great food and service. Overall a very good experience
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The most amazing eye fillet I ever had. Love the vibe, too.
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Traditional French cuisine. Rich and delishimo. Small, friendly.
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Great service and food. Don’t know what I was expecting but it wasn’t this!

Amazing food and wonderful service. I can highly recommend the kangaroo!

Had birthday there. Food is great and ambience and service fantastic

We didn't have a booking but we're accommodated quickly, thank you

Great food and service!
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Nice food. Friendly staff. Quiet environment.

Loved the food and the service was great.

Food and service were great.