Ah, charmant: a fine slice of Paris bistro right in grungy Brunswick.

Settle in amid the Euro atmosphere and slip into a reverie about your last or next overseas trip.

The food is a straightforward run through the classic Mediterranean flavours-well-executed without being too tricksy, and the same could be said for the service.

Given that the whole of Melbourne's boho world will pass by the tall corner windows at some stage, this is a great place to meet friends or get a feel for life along the strip.

It's packed on weekends, with diners spilling out under the trees in the side street.