
Magnolia
A well-regarded restaurant on Sydney Road in Brunswick with a 4.7 rating across 167 diners.
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Why it's worth checking out
Magnolia is a small French bistro and wine bar on Sydney Road in Brunswick, Melbourne. The venue’s own description, “Bistrot et Vin”, points to a French-leaning setting centred on food and wine, while its site provides separate food and drinks menus for visitors to explore.
The online information is deliberately brief, so there are no named dishes, signature plates or detailed descriptions of the room to highlight. What is confirmed is that Magnolia takes reservations and offers gift vouchers, making it suitable for diners planning ahead or looking for a present connected to eating and drinking out. The compact bistro format may appeal to guests seeking a focused venue rather than a large, multi-purpose restaurant, although the site does not provide further detail about seating or group arrangements.
Magnolia is open for evening service from Wednesday to Saturday: from 6pm on Wednesday, and from 5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with service ending at 11pm each night. It is located at 295 Sydney Road, Brunswick. For the most accurate information about the current food and drinks offering, check the venue’s menus or contact the team directly at hello@barmagnolia.com.au.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 18:00 – 23:00
- ThursdayToday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 67
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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