
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
Includes Espresso, Vietnamese Coffee or Tea of your choice.
11am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

Starters
with Cream
with Croûtons & Swiss Cheese
Crispy Breast Strips with Garlic Mayonnaise
with Salsa Verde
Slow-Cooked Duck “Pâté”
with Creamy Dill Sauce
with Fried Capers & Roasted Tomatoes
with Truffle Oil & Shaving Parmesan
with Truffle Salt & Caramelized Mango
Platters
Our Chef’s Daily Selection
Selection of Imported Cheese
The Best of the Two Above
Charcoal Grill
Roasted Peppers, Olives & Rocket Salad SL + đ100
Roasted Peppers, Olives & Rocket Salad
250g Prime Rib-Eye with Pepper Sauce
Rocket Salad & Goat’s Cheese Stuffed Olives
with Phu Quoc Pepper Sauce
with Pan-Fried Foie Gras
Homemade Pasta
Alle Vongole – Clams, White Wine & Cherry Tomatoes
with Roasted Peppers & Walnuts
with Bacon, Mushrooms & Pesto
with Bacon, Mushrooms & Roast Tomatoes
Vegan with Garlic & Basil Oil
or with also Parmesan + đ30
Main Courses
with Citrus Sauce
with Calamari & Prawns
with Lentils & Sautéed Spinach
with Sautéed Baby Potatoes
with Rosemary Apples & Potato Mash
with Pan-Fried Foie Gras
with Green Lentils
Salads
with Creamy Dill Dressing & Green Beans
with Parmesan – Anchovy Dressing
with Grilled Calamari & Creamy Lime Sauce
with Swordfish Gravlax & Quail Eggs
with Mustard Seed Marinated Bacon, Soft Boiled Eggs & Croûtons
with Parmesan
with Parmesan & Bacon + đ50
with Walnuts & Black Kalamata Olives
Sandwiches
Broiled Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Bechamel – Topped with an egg + d10
With Home-Made Aioli, Fries & Salad
đ220
With Roasted Shallots, Bacon, French Fries & Salad
on Focaccia
With Olive Oil Vignairette
Other Main Courses are Available with the Set Lunch for a Little Extra!
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Desserts
with Mulberry Coulis
with Chocolate Crunch
with Fresh & Dried Fruit & Mulberry Coulis
with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
with Fresh Strawberries and Mulberry Coulis
with Housemade Limoncello
Marou Dark Chocolate – Vanilla Bean – Coconut (Dairy Free) – Lime Sorbet
Lemon & Sugar – Orange Marmelade – Raspberry Gelée
with Salted Caramel Sauce
with Hot Chocolate Sauce
with Salted Caramel Sauce
~ All our Desserts & Ice-Cream are homemade ~
Saturday and Sunday Brunch
11 am to 3 pm
Food only d390 | Including Free Flow of Sparkling Rosé d1.100 | Including Free Flow of Bloody Mary d965
Fresh juice of your choice: Lime, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon
Assortment of Home-Baked Breads, Bagels & Danishes • 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
with Homemade Limoncello
with Fresh Strawberries and Mulberry Coulis
Wine & Drink
Where Old is the New New
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