Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee
+3.5
We were a group of 5 friends on a Saturday night. Overall it was very pleasant.
I had the escargot for entree and they were nice. I had the twice roasted duck for main. It was average - a bit dry and tough but the jus was nice. Huge serve. Dessert was the chocolate tart. Chocolate, pastry, raspberry coulis and ice cream looked like a super sweet line up so asked for no icecream and I'm glad I did.
The service ... yes friendly but certainly not attentive. You would expect a restaurant presenting itself and their prices at this level to pour the wine and check-in how the dishes were. They were only at 3/4 capacity. There was also an assumption that we didn't frequently speak, eat or understand french across unnecessary translations and patronising questions.
Overall it was very pleasant. I would absolutely go back for an every day meal.
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When a friend suggested dinner at this suburban French bistro, I did not have many expectations. However, the warm ambience, enticing smell & friendly service were all present from the moment we entered this cosy & classy restaurant. The menu offers classic French bistro dishes & the food did not disappoint. Being an adventurous eater, the almond crusted brains caught my eye and I am glad to have tried it. Perfectly crunchy on the outside with a light, nutty taste encasing a soft, pate like textured brain within. It was delicious, rich & decadent, even more so with a creamy sauce. Then there was the twice baked souffle which was perfect & again very indulgent, just how it should be. Mussles are a much lighter starter but nonetheless tasty. Classic steak was a must order & it was cooked well as requested with a generous amount of jus. Pork was tender & perfect with a lightly sweet sauce. The highlight for me was the seafood dish of the day, which was sweet, succulent & that creamy sauce again was decadent, so French & so addictive. A side of fresh green beans & crispy potatoes were good accompaniments. On the sweeter endings, a delicious chocolate tart was surprisingly light with a good buttery, thin crust. The creme brulee was also fantastic, not overly sweet or eggy with that obligatory sugar crackling on top. Paired with a good strong coffee & very chocolatey hot chocolate, it was an indulgent & satisfying evening.
Top notch food... Elegant dining without being pretentious
Delicious! Make sure you take a friend who doesn't mind sharing, so you can taste their meals too. Mussels were plump and perfectly cooked. As were the scallops and the bisque was divine. Loved my soft centre choc tart, pastry was so thin. Staff were also very friendly. Will definitely return.
A nice local French restaurant. Small menu but every item on the menu is cooked to perfection.
Great food great staff.
Highly recommended
I am French leaving here 12 years now, how the heck didn’t I find this restaurant before??!
By far the best French food around Sydney, been there 2 times already, the menu has changed but the quality stayed the same, their sauces are out of this world! Tried the snapper, the duck, the veal, the pork, the cheese soufflé, the scallops, the prawn mousseline, the crème brûlée and the vacherin, absolutely spot on with the flavours! Really reminds me of a good quality French bistro back in Lyon or Paris, price is fair for the level of cooking, highly recommend it!
This has been by far the most authentic high quality French cuisine in Sydney. Highly professional and friendly staff guided us through a wide range of quality wine. Can’t wait for our next dining experience. Thank you guys!
The menu is quite small, but food is great, service is nice so we will be back ! A hidden gem
Great little French gem in Caringbah. All 3 courses were delicious and reasonably priced. Nice ambience too. Will definitely be back.
One of my favorite French restaurant in Sydney.
Friendly staff and delicious food with cozy atmosphere
The Shire’s hidden gem! Consistently delicious French cuisine, substantial and well presented. The staff are friendly and the service is great, they always go above and beyond to make your night as enjoyable as possible, very accommodating. The ambience is cosy and inviting - perfect for a cold winter’s night, or any night really! Highly recommend the escargot, ragout of seafood and creme caramel 😋
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