THE REFINERY
Making great use of an iconic location, Saigon’s old “Manufacture d’Opium” (1881), The Refinery was built, designed and decorated locally with custom made furniture and lighting in the greatest Paris bistro tradition.
A French Brasserie and Wine Bar tucked away in a secluded courtyard, The Refinery offers a large covered outdoor terrace with comfy armchairs to relax the day away as well as a beautiful interior with many original architectural features. While the bistro serves excellent food – do not leave without sampling the various platters – the wine selection is superb with 17 Old and New World wines on offer by the glass. Events around wine and food pairing are organised regularly.
Home-Made & Baked with Passion
A la Carte Menu
SET LUNCH
2 Courses (Starter + Main or Main + Dessert) – đ235
with a glass of wine – đ300
3 courses (Starter + Main + Dessert) – đ275
with a glass of wine – đ340
Extra Glass of Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Grigio – đ100 (with Set Lunch only!)
Other main courses are available with the Set Lunch for a little extra! (See items followed by “ SL +” on our regular menus.)
Starters
Roast Cauliflower Soup
with Walnuts
đ110
with Croûtons & Swiss Cheese
Smoky Aubergine & Cold Ratatouille
with Sourdough Toast
đ150
with Green Salsa
with Cornichons
with Parmesan & Rocket
Platters
Our Chef’s Daily Selection
Selection of Imported Cheeses
The Best of the Two Above
with Walnuts & Honey
Chicken Goujons | Fish Nuggets, Onion Rings, Battered Baby Squid, Fat Fries
~ Served with Plenty of Home-Made Bread & Butter ~
Charcoal Grill
with Green Salsa, French Fries, Salad & Goat’s Cheese Stuffed Olives
SL + đ100
Roasted Vegetables & Rosemary Baby Potatoes
with Our Secret Butter Shallot Sauce & Potato Straws
with Orange Sauce, Roasted Vegetables
& Rosemary Baby Potatoes
300g Prime Rib-Eye with Creamy Pepper Sauce
with Seared Foie Gras, Asparagus & Red Wine Sauce
Homemade Pasta & Risotto
Clams, White Wine & Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Mixed Greens with Sesame Seeds & Lemon Dressing
with Roasted Peppers & Walnuts
SL + đ50
with Bacon, Porcini Mushrooms & Roast Tomatoes
Crispy Courgette, Chilli, Basil, Lemon, Pan Grattato
with Prawns, Squid, Clams & Scallops
in Spicy Anchovy, Olive, Caper & Tomato Sauce
Main Courses
with Sautéed Baby Potatoes
SL + đ100
with Green Salad
with Rosemary Apples & Potato Mash
with Lentils & Sautéed Spinach
SL + đ100
with Tomato Sauce
Salads
with Grilled Swordfish & Quail Eggs
SL + đ50
with Mustard Seed Bacon & Poached Egg SL + đ50
with Cashew Nuts, Black Garlic & Roasted Tomatoes
with Walnuts & Black Kalamata Olives
with Creamy Dill Dressing & Green Beans
with Parmesan-Anchovy Dressing
with Parmesan
with Parmesan & Bacon + đ55
Sandwiches
Broiled Ham & Cheese
Topped with an Egg + d10
with Home-Made Aïoli
with Cheese, Roasted Shallots & Bacon
đ350
Side dishes
with Rosemary
with Sesame Seeds & Lemon Dressing
French Fries
Desserts
Selection of Imported Cheeses
with Chocolate Corn Flakes Clusters
with Fresh & Dried Fruit & Mulberry Coulis
with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
Marou Dark Chocolate – Vanilla Bean – Coconut (Dairy Free) – Robusta Coffee
Smirnoff Black, Kahlúa, Espresso & Brown Sugar. Can be made with decaffeinated cofffee.
with Lemon & Sugar
with Fresh Banana, Coconut Ice-Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce
with Fresh Orange Juice, Grand Marnier & Vanilla Ice-Cream
~ All our Desserts & Ice-Cream are homemade ~
Brunch
Saturday and Sunday Brunch • 11 am to 4 pm
Food only d390 | Including 2H Free Flow of Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Brut d1.100 | Including 2H Free Flow of Bloody Mary d965
Fresh juice of your choice: Lime, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon
Assortment of Home-Baked Breads & Bagels • Cream Cheese, Butter, Honey, Marmalade & Homemade Jam
Coffee or Tea of your choice included
Main Courses of your Choice
with Homemade Yogurt & Fresh Fruit
with Maple Syrup, Banana, Red Fruit & Blueberries
with Salsa Verde
with Dried Fruit, Nuts & Seeds
Poached Eggs on Toast
with White Ham & Hollandaise Sauce
or with Salmon Gravlax & Hollandaise Sauce
with Sour Cream & Hash Browns
Dessert of your Choice
Marou Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Coconut Vegan Ice-Cream
with Banana, Mulberry Coulis & Toasted Almonds
with Fresh & Dried Fruit and Mulberry Coulis
Soft Meringue with Crème Anglaise & Caramel
Wine & Drink
Where Old is the New New
Souvenirs From Saigon’s old Opium Manufacture
Discover unique Vietnamese gifts at The Refinery’s merchandise shop. Our curated collection features items branded with Saigon’s historic “Manufacture d’Opium” (1881) logo. From stylish apparel to handcrafted home decor, find the perfect souvenir to commemorate your visit.
Our History
Spending time at The Refinery is not only about enjoying delicious food and great wines, it is about diving into history, as our restaurant is located in Saigon’s old Opium Manufacture.
What Clients Say
"Happy hour for food and drinks? Yes please. Amazing custom made cocktails. I asked for a random mix that they didn't have on the menu and the bartender happily made my concoctions. It was insanely good. Cheese and meat platter was delicious, with free flow bread. Excellent quality. Fantastic staff. Lovely outdoor courtyard. Definitely visit if you're in Saigon."
via Google Reviews
"What a delightful and relaxing restaurant experience. Down a little alley and while some of the buildings surrounding this little nook are undergoing restoration this restaurant sits there patiently waiting for you to drop in. French old world decor, good friendly service and good food. We liked it so much we went back three times (...). Great atmosphere."
via TripAdvisor
"We had the nicest meal of our trip underneath the canopy of the Refinery. Gorgeous French bistrot food, including a superb steak tartare. Excellent wine list too. For the quality of the offering, the price was more than fair."
via TripAdvisor
"This is one of my favourites, old style bistro with great relaxed atmosphere either inside or out on the terrace. Hidden in a courtyard off Hai Ba Trung ideal location to get away from the city for relaxing drinks or meals. Excellent service from friendly staff and great food to match"
via TripAdvisor
"I invited a group of business partners and I must tell that the place, the food and the service was super good. A place to go back. Price is very good too for what you get."
via TripAdvisor