À la Bonne Franquette — Restaurant in Brisbane City

Beautiful little eatery run by an amazing team. Huge shout out to the incredible super mama serving us with the biggest smile and seemingly such ease as she wove between tables with her beautiful baby. To see her face light up and hear her baby giggling was so sweet to witness, and that’s before we even tucked into our food!

Decor is super cute and made me feel as though I was en France - we all noticed the traditional looking pictures behind the counter, and it’s a nice touch that there’s a little pantry of items along one wall, if you can ignore Brunswick st, it’s absolutely possible to feel immersed in the French experience with the hospitality and atmosphere, and magical aromas emanating from the kitchen!

We celebrated my lovely friend’s birthday and despite the large group, the service was so seamless, they had everything prepared and it was a smooth and intimate service for the 7 of us, even with another 6 or so settings occurring at the same time. They were extremely accomodating of our wish to surprise the birthday girl and helped to make it super special for her.

I started with a delicious twice-baked Soufflé made with goat and Gruyère cheese (something I’ve made but never experienced while eating out) and it was super tasty and served with a beautiful portion of salad and dressing, it was the perfect sized entrée and very filling despite the little ramekin it came in! It was the star of the show for me and craving another as I type this!

My main was the Canard aux pruneaux and the red wine jus was so rich and delicious and felt very nourishing to eat. The duck was extremely tender - melt in the mouth goodness - and the bursts of prunes were a beautiful contrast with the rich flavours. At this point I was quite full and didn’t quite finish (regretting this now!) but having eyed up the dessert menu already I knew I’d want to try something…

Our table was treated to a huge Burnt Basque cheesecake with a sweet and tangy raspberry coulis and again I regret I couldn’t have more - it was ridiculously good and I may have to grab a slice next time I pass.

Look forward to returning again, thanks so much for such a wonderful experience, you truly deserve toutes...

The Only French Place I Need in Brisbane. Period. A La Bonne Franquette is a total find. It’s right on Brunswick Street heading toward the Valley in New Farm but still manages to feel quiet, cosy and full of charm.

Run by a beautiful young couple, one is out the back cooking with pure passion and proper French flair while the other runs front of house like a legend, all while managing their little daughter with so much grace. It’s warm, real and just makes you feel good being there.

The vibe is exactly what their name stands for. Simple, good, no fuss. That’s the heart of it. Proper French food made from family recipes passed down and now served up in Brisbane. The kind of food that feels like home.

They’re open for lunch and takeaway from 11am Wednesday to Saturday and open Tuesdays from 7am to 3pm. It’s a must visit. The menu covers all the French favourites like Beef Bourguignon, Croque Monsieur, French Onion Soup, Chocolate Mousse and Basque Cheesecake. All cooked with love and absolutely packed with flavour.

I had the soufflé which was light, cheesy and ridiculously good, served with a mixed leaf salad and a dressing that stole the show. Then the raclette. Generous, cheesy, comforting. Honestly one of the best I’ve had. And the foie gras with baguette and onion confit. Unreal.

Plus they’ve got a range of French products to take home. Pâtés, mustards, condiments and jarred goodies. It’s all proper stuff and a great way to keep the experience going after you leave.

A La Bonne Franquette is all about honest, hearty food at fair prices. It breaks the myth that French food has to be fancy to be amazing. This is real deal French dining made accessible and I love it for that.

Easily my best French dining experience in Brisbane in the past two years. Can’t wait...

« À la Bonne Franquette » mainly focuses on French takeaway meals (with some French groceries/delicatessen items on the side), however I was very fortunate to be able to dine here on 6/8/2025 and 7/8/2025, securing a table on short notice. This was my very first time dining at a French establishment in Australia, and it left a lasting impression.

The service was respectful and efficient, with meals and drinks arriving in a timely manner and with genuine attentiveness. The French cuisine was authentic, excellently prepared, and offered in reasonable portions at prices more affordable than almost all other French establishments in Brisbane as far as I’m aware. The escargots (my first time trying them) were a particular highlight - perfectly complemented by melted garlic butter and crispy baguette bread, with the escargots having a texture that was tender yet without rubberiness (a flaw too common elsewhere as per online comments). Both the Bœuf Bourguignon and Poulet Forestier were superb, their meats cooked to melt-in-the-mouth perfection.

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and not pretentious. The space - though modest in size - was well organized. I left thoroughly satisfied on both occasions and have recommended this establishment to friends and colleagues outside of Brisbane. I very much look forward to dining here again on my future visits to Brisbane.

If I may offer one suggestion, it would be to consider introducing an online reservation system. Given the limited seating for dine-in guests (compared to takeaway orders) and the establishment's current popularity, such a system might ease the volume of phone calls and text messages the staff manage for bookings.

My sincere thanks to Hugo and Delphine, and best wishes for your...