Designed to echo the subterranean cellars of Burgundy, this atmospheric basement restaurant is the work of Brisbane’s acclaimed French chef and restaurateur Thierry Galichet.

Divided into a series of stonewalled nooks and crannies for intimacy and privacy, its an old-timey space brimming with charm and romance.

It’s also the perfect location for Galichet’s signature, hearty and decadent Lyonnaise-influenced fare.

Expect classics such as onion souffle with a lightness that ensures it melts on the tongue, or buttery and garlicky escargot met by a silken chicken mousseline; while mains promise artery-clogging richness, such as with a seared tenderloin of veal, suspended in a flavourful cream sauce. The ode to tradition continues with desserts such as mont blanc and creme brulee, and are best enjoyed as part of the restaurant’s keenly priced degustation.

Galichet’s longstanding passion for wine makes for a terrific list of French varieties that run from the affordable to the extravagant.

With a service team that evidently knows its stuff, this tucked away eatery is the answer to diners chasing that traditional, epicurean French experience.

Exceptional dish: Onion souffle