
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!)

Starters
with Cream
with Croûtons & Swiss Cheese
Crispy Breast Strips with Garlic Mayonnaise
with Salsa Verde
Slow-Cooked Duck “Pâté”
with Creamy Dill Sauce
Cold Ratatouille
with Sourdough Toast
with Parmesan & Rocket
Platters
Our Chef’s Daily Selection
Selection of Imported Cheeses
The Best of the Two Above
~ Served with Plenty of Home-Made Bread & Butter ~
Charcoal Grill
French Fries, Salad & Goat’s Cheese Stuffed Olives SL + đ100
Roasted Vegetables & Rosemary Baby Potatoes
Rocket Salad & Goat’s Cheese Stuffed Olives
with Phu Quoc Pepper Sauce Roasted Vegetables & Rosemary Baby Potatoes
300g Prime Rib-Eye with Creamy Pepper Sauce
with Truffle Red Wine Sauce
Truffle Potato Mash Gratinée
Homemade Pasta
Alle Vongole – Clams, White Wine & Cherry Tomatoes
Mixed Greens with Sesame Seeds & Lemon Dressing
with Roasted Peppers & Walnuts
with Bacon, Porcini Mushrooms & Roast Tomatoes
Vegan with Garlic & Basil Oil
or with also Parmesan + đ30
with Prawns, Squid, Clams & Scallops
with Scallops & Roasted Peppers
Main Courses
with 5 Kinds of Meat & Green Lentils
with Sautéed Baby Potatoes
with Truffle Oil
with Rosemary Apples & Potato Mash
with Lentils & Sautéed Spinach
with Tomato Sauce
with Hollandaise Sauce and Cheese
Salads
with Swordfish Gravlax & Quail Eggs
with Mustard Seed Bacon & Soft Boiled Eggs
with Cashew Nuts & Roasted Tomatoes
with Walnuts & Black Kalamata Olives
with Creamy Dill Dressing & Green Beans
with Parmesan – Anchovy Dressing
with Grilled Calamari & Creamy Lime Dressing
with Parmesan
with Parmesan & Bacon + đ55
Sandwiches
Broiled Ham & Cheese Topped with an Egg + d10
with Home-Made Aioli, Fries & Salad
with Cheese, Roasted Shallots & Bacon
Side dishes
with Rosemary
with Sesame Seeds & Lemon Dressing
French Fries


Desserts
with Chocolate Corn Flakes Clusters
with Fresh & Dried Fruit & Mulberry Coulis
with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream
Marou Dark Chocolate – Vanilla Bean – Coconut (Dairy Free) – Lime Sorbet
Smirnoff Black, Kahlúa, Espresso & Brown Sugar
with Lemon & Sugar
with Hot Chocolate Sauce
with Fresh Orange Juice, Grand Marnier & Vanilla Ice-Cream
~ 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