
Address |
175 Swan St Richmond, VIC 3121 |
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Opening hours | Mon Closed, Tue - Thu & Sat 6 PM to 9 PM, Fri & Sun 12 Noon to 2:30 PM, 6 PM to 9 PM | ||
Features | Accepts bookings, Bar, Business lunch, Licensed, Long lunch, Private dining, Romance-first date, Wheelchair access, Gluten-free options, Vegetarian friendly, Events | ||
Prices | Moderate (mains $20-$40) | ||
Chef | Peter Roddy | ||
Seats | 30 | ||
Payments | eftpos, AMEX, Cash, Visa, Mastercard | ||
Phone | 03 9428 3585 |
Noir is dark, with fir-green walls and dimmed lighting, but not black as its name suggests, with a generous heart in the kitchen. The mood is easygoing, with bare tables and timber floors, but the linen napkins and good glassware are indications of a meal to be taken seriously. The large handwritten menu offers broad choice - more than you may expect from a small restaurant. Think traditional and add some smart touches: kingfish ceviche slices dusted with lemon and parsley resting on a rouille dressing, or roast duck breast and confit leg with just-soft-enough brussels sprouts, chestnuts and a celeriac puree. A roast rack of lamb comes with a pressed shoulder of lamb (which may be salty) and fondant potatoes. Finish with cheese, or a densely smooth orange creme caramel, lifted by poached rhubarb and basil shoots. Persuade the whole table to opt for the tasting menu ($80 a person). Waitstaff are well informed and attentive.