It’s been a while since we’ve been back to Noir in Richmond some 8 years in fact. Our original experience was more of a fine dining restaurant and our most recent visit in July of 2022 would suggest that like all things this place has changed too. My new connection with Noir was one of a more relaxed dining experience. Where the staff were welcoming and the food was more bistro like in style but was great all round. We had three guests and it pretty much came to $100 a head. Which is fairly reasonable. So if you haven’t been in a while and want a more relaxed dining experience check them out on Swan Street in Richmond.

Been to a few French restaurant before, this one is quite special. Chicken liver parfait with fig chutney and toasted brioche - a quite unique combination. Unlike most of restaurants serving with cracker, brioche is a great idea. The sweet and sourness of fig sauce plus the crispiness and tenderness from brioche bring this course to a new level. The two mains - confit duck and crayfish are at a high level as well. Great dining experience, highly recommended.

The service was a bit cold from the waiters. We ordered the tartare, parsley linguine, chicken liver parfait & eel veloutte for entrées, pork belly & duck leg for main, all pretty average. The desserts were better though.

A great place in Richmond!! Came here foe a quick lunch thus no further dig into the atmosphere. Food is excellent with salmon salad being dressing with foamy cream. Would be better if food is explained. Lunch special(2 courses &1 glass of wine) is perfect!

Exceptional food cooked to perfection. Staff for extremely lovely and were very welcoming. By far the best French restaurant in Melbourne. Would highly recommend and will definitely go back!

Had an amazing meal at Noir last night. Everything was delicious and the staff made the experience wonderful. Will be back.

Excellent food, delicious flavours. Crème brûlée in particular was fantastic. Duck confit, Parisian gnocchi, and white asparagus was also great.

How rare is it that you love every single dish? So rare, it’s worth writing up about. We had the tasting menu for $110. The bread - yum. A fresh baguette. Kingfish - fresh and tasty, the beef tartare - save some of your bread earlier for this, snails - amazing, prawn dish a treat. Our daughter can’t eat prawns so they happily swapped it for a vegetarian dish. The main was duck with orange - sooooo good - I’m not exaggerating! Husband paid a little extra to swap out his dessert for the apple soufflé with raisin ice cream. It was spectacular. I had the mango dessert. It was well balanced and delicious. We had room to enjoy our meal in peace and did not feel rushed. My only negative thing I can think of is that the young casual wait staff need more experience or training. Not explaining the dish that was delivered to the table. The permanent waitress however was professional, warm and thoughtful.

Had the 'Tasting Menu' and really enjoyed it. Was quite varied, well balanced and full of flavours. It was very well done.

Wow tasting menu is amazing highly highly recommend 👌 beautiful style restaurant with food to match. Beautiful presented every dish and mouth watering flavours. We went for friend Christmas gathering and was one of the best we have had. Thanks to everyone for making it a delight.

Such a lovely little restaurant in Richmond. Friendly staff and a rich menu. I went for my birthday and was treated with a glass of champagne on arrival. The tasting menu was delicious and plentiful. Our waiter made us feel welcome and was really sweet. Highly recommend!

recently had a date to remember with my special person at a cosy French restaurant in Richmond. We went on a Wednesday night and were absolutely blown away by the incredible tasting menu, which showcased the best of French cuisine. The food was simply divine and the service was impeccable. We couldn't have been happier with our experience

The inside of Noir is simple but elegant. It’s a relatively small joint, and from your table you can see the small team of chefs working efficiently in the kitchen. Prawn Tortellini. The fact they served whole prawns along with the prawn in the tortellini was oddly amusing to me. Not sure why. In any case the whole prawn and the pasta itself were both perfectly cooked. The bisque was delicious, although the dish could have perhaps done with a little more of it. But it’s depth of flavour and the acidity from the tomato nevertheless did there jobs. It was surprisingly light as well. The only thing I could say is that the tortellini could have perhaps used a bit more seasoning or a squeeze of lemon or something. The snails, to be honest I don’t have much to say except it was pretty bloody good. I haven’t eaten much in the way of snail so don’t have much to compare it to. But my tongue liked but I was giving it so that’s good enough for me. For mains, starting with the duck. The fat was really well rendered, so no issue with having to cut off excess fatty bits. Not the best duck dish I’ve had, but pretty decent and no real complaints. The steak was served with chips and a simple salad. The chips were decent and the salad was adequate, but let’s face it, in a dish like this, everything but the steak is basically irrelevant. With that in mind, the steak was juicy, tender and flavourful. Not to mention perfectly cooked. And the sauce wasn’t too bad either. The last main was the lamb. The parsnip purée was delicious and the brussel sprouts weren’t too bad, maybe a little over charred. Which is a shame, because the lamb was tough beyond measure. It took me somewhere from 20 seconds to a minute to chew through each mouthful, and even longer to actually cut a piece off in the first place. I’m not sure exactly how they cooked it, but if they grilled it I would seriously consider reviewing the cut or the cooking method, as lamb leg does not lend itself well to quick cooking. It’s a pity was the lamb was actually pretty tasty. The whole dish was just overshadowed by how tough it was And dessert: pineapple soufflé. I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t had a soufflé before this point. But now I shall go out of my way to have more. Extremely light, heavy pineapple flavour. Very enjoyable. There was a slight bitter or acrid taste, so not perfect. But I’d still eat it again. A very enjoyable night, with one unenjoyable dish (which I do not think reflects the overall quality of the restaurant, but is reflected in my score nonetheless). 7.75/10

On a week night Noir boasts the tranquil ambience of a french fusion dinner experience. A group of 4 of us decided for a dinner outing at Noir. To our suprise we were met with a dimmed dining room, and well taken care of by both the server and manager. The food was scrumptuous and provided an explosion of flavours, the deserts were a great addition to the 3 course meals. The wines list was extensive and with the resturant’s manager, the accompanying wines made dinner more enjoyable for everyone. I highly reccomend that you give Noir a chance for an adventerous dinner experience.

Delicious set lunch under $50- two courses with a glass of wine. We both had the kingfish tartare as a starter and it was light and fresh and delicious. My bouillabaisse as a main was wonderful and felt like a warm hug on a cold autumn (feels like winter!) day. Again, the seafood was super fresh. I tried my friend’s polenta w chestnut pesto and that was wonderful as well. We vowed to bring our friends to try their dinner menu one night!

Delicious French cuisine that was enjoyed by everyone. We ordered the set menu ($59) but had vegetarian requirements and they were happy to change the menu to cater. We also wanted to try the snails which we ordered separately. Small compact restaurant but very comfortable and not too fancy that we had to eat quietly. We were served by a lovely waitress (name was Meaghan I think) who was so accommodating and gave us a lovely friendly happy vibe. Delicious food, fantastic atmosphere and great service what more could you ask for.

It’s sad that google has only five stars rating. I will definitely rate more stars for Noir if I can. We have celebrated my Mom’s birthday here and it was a hundred percent fantastic experience. Nice service nice people, tasty food super fresh and locates on a good spot. We have ordered the tasting courses. The olive oil for the bread has garlic added which makes it differed from what I normally eat. We were discussing why the butter doesn’t melt. And I guess they got daily fresh delivery directly after the butter has been made? The entrée plate was special, their oysters are flavored with champagne and it’s the first time we have an oyster in such flavor it emphasises the fresh of oyster. The puff was salty and creamy very French. And we also love the liver. The salad tastes super organic. Their choice of inventory is pretty smart. And I have always been missing of the French style duck. I was once impressed by the duck and have been looking for a good restaurant that can do the duck well. The duck here was juicy and crispy absolutely what I love. Btw I forgot to take the photo of lobster dumplings. Just go and try, highly recommend.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I’ve been to a few French establishments in Melbourne, however this place has a unique feel to it. Two of us were seated by the window, which gave a a wonderful view of swan st, while we enjoyed a peaceful evening, as the restaurant wasn’t overly loud and we were able to talk comfortably. The mains are very large, which allowed us to share most of the dishes. A standout for me was the duck and pork belly. I look forward to going back. This place is perfect for a date night out or intimate dinner with a loved one.

I had a lovely experience at Noir. It's getting harder & harder to get together with friends, so this rare chance to have lunch together with my gfs was made more special by the lovely staff. I know we were a little loud and we stayed past closing time and yet he was always lovely to us. Great food & service. I will definitely be back.

Highly recommended !! Very delicious food with well presentation. The beef tartar, and seafood (scallops and swordfish) are all fresh. Every dishes are cooked perfectly, and not greasy at all. The staff are attentive, they are so generous to share their secret olive oil recipes to us (they also have the best bread dipping olive oil!) A delightful experience. If you are looking for Fresh cuisine, this is definitely the place you must visit :)

Nice quiet place in busy bustling Richmond. Service was good, entrees and main course good but bread was very hard and not fresh. Reasonable wine list is fully licensed

It was a matching food and service for the price. Delicious and delicate food all the way for the tasting menu. Would highly recommend it for a romantic dinner.

The food looks great and taste great too. Atmosphere s really good. They seem to be short of staff. Constantly chasing their tale. There are lots of great food in the area as well. Overall i think it is a little too pricy for what it is. It s too much to pay $350 for 2 including 2 drinks. Apart from that it s all tumbs ups.

Came here for some French food. Love the beef tartare, the chicken liver parfait and the duck confit. My friends love the scallop, I'm not a big fan though. Same with the calamari. I tried out the panisse but didn't really like it. For dessert, we had orange and chocolate gateau and raspberry and white chocolate souffle. I would say the gateau has a better flavour palette for me.

Enjoyed the lively and relaxed atmosphere. Food was very good and not cliches of French fare which we appreciated thoroughly. The desert, the orange and chocolate gateau, was exquisite and heavenly. By far the highlight of the night. Go for the tasting menu. It is outstanding value at 80 bucks. Will definitely recommend and return.