Bouvier is a hidden gem of Lygon Street. Unassuming from the outside, the inside is a sleek, cosy cocktail bar and bistro serving classic and well executed NY Italian inspired fare. The snacks are a must I loved the gnocco frito, anchovy toast and corn ribs with chimichurri. They also do a truly excellent prawn tagliatelle that’s hearty and well flavoured with plenty of garlic and breadcrumbs, but not too rich. The cauliflower with garlic labne and steak frites are also lovely. To drink, there are plenty of great wines but the cocktails really shine namely the banana forward king king and the apple pie moonshine driven chiaro de luna.
Came on a quiet Thursday night and were treated to a real good meal and very nice service. The entrées were the highlight of the meal excellent meatballs with great rich tomato sauce. Roast cauliflower was great also. Tempted by the steaks but we went for the pasta mains. Gnocchi was great, great earthiness from the mushrooms and sauce. Prawn linguini was okay it was nicely presented but I’m not a huge seafood fan and wasn’t sold on the sauce. Figured we’d get dessert so we went for the panacotta. Solid dish with good texture, good way to cap the meal.
I typically do not write negative reviews, but unfortunately, I have to make an exception this time. My friends and I went to Bouvier Bar for dinner and were extremely disappointed. Our food arrived cold and over an hour after we placed our order. Considering the high price point, we expected a top-quality experience, but were let down. On top of that, the drinks were expensive, and we ended up spending over $400. There are plenty of other restaurants and bars in the area that offer better value and service. The average cost per person was over A$200.
We arrived early on a Saturday evening for cocktails and appetizers. The staff was extremely friendly and the cocktails were fantastic. The standout drink was the Apple moonshine, it was deliciously sour and truly impressed us. For food, we ordered the rabbit pie, mozzarella sticks with nduja, and beef tartare. My personal favorite was the rabbit pie, while my wife preferred the mozzarella sticks, but all three dishes were very tasty. We will definitely return to treat our friends. Great job, guys!
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To be honest, we only went in because it was pouring outside and, despite being a bar, it looked like it sold food. And what a great night we had. Wonderful atmosphere, staff couldn't do enough for you and the food was fantastic. We enjoyed it so much we went on to visit their sister restaurant later in the month which was equally impressive.
Wonderful service and vibe. They did a wonderful job to cater for 12 guys who were a bit loud so that is appreciated : Price per person: A$100–120 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
We have enjoyed many meals and brought friends who have enjoyed the dining experience. We have always received excellent friendly service.
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The best cocktails in Melbourne. Food is quality and really delicious and service is exceptional Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Very good cocktails and couldn't fault the service from the friendly staff. Price per person: A$20–40 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
