Smith St Bistrot 🎩 | Melbourne’s Best Value Hatted Dining

A Collingwood gem that actually justifies its hat—flavour-packed, wallet-friendly, and zero pretentiousness. Starters That Steal the Show 🔥 Sourdough Bread Crust crackling like autumn leaves, inside fluffy and buttery. We shamelessly asked for seconds. 🔥 Chicken Liver Parfait Silky-smooth, ice-cream-meets-foie-gras magic. Spread it thick or eat it with a spoon—no judgment. 🔥 Scallops with Curry & Shiso The showstopper. Plump scallops on a curry-infused base, topped with fried shiso and crispy rice puffs. Sweet, salty, crunchy—every bite’s a fireworks show. Mains: Meat Heaven 🥩 Roast Beef (Medium) Tender AF, swimming in a mushroom jus so rich it’ll make you forget your name. 🦆 Duck Breast CRISPY SKIN ALERT 🚨 Juicy duck with scallion-herb crust + celery notes, paired with cloud-like potato mousse. 800x better than Society’s overhyped version. Dessert: The Only Miss ⚠️ Soufflé Tasted like someone squeezed a lemon into battery acid. Instant pucker face—avoid unless you’re into edible challenges. Verdict Vibe: Moody French bistro charm (lighting’s meh for photos, but who cares when food’s this good?). Price: ~$100pp sans drinks—steal compared to other "hatted" scams. Final Thought: Book for the duck, stay for the scallops, flee before dessert. 📍 Address: 300 Smith St, Collingwood #MelbourneFoodie #HattedRestaurants #DuckLovers #HiddenGems #ValueForMoney