TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Tetsuya's

89/100 (2134 ratings)

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Fine Dining

"Our experience was nothing more than magical from the time we arrived at the gates, arriving 30 minutes early, to when valet staff opened the gates..."

Ciara May

"The food was great, the people lovely and the atmosphere wonderful. I highly recommend the trout and the duck but the banquet is all the best of..."

Roxanne Stokes-Byrne

"Amazing venue and food . The staff are attentive and knowledgeable and not overbearing. A fantastic experience for anyone and definitely worth the..."

Jimmy Gowlett

"Exceptional food and fantastic staff. We celebrated my partners birthday and were looked after beyond expectation. As soon as they knew it was his..."

Emma Thomas

"I took my son to Tetsuya’s for his 21st birthday & wow what a wonderful & memorable experience it was. The food was divine & the service..."

Melinda Hoy

"One of the best restaurants i've ever tried .. amazing combination of food and wine And beautiful service .. we're coming back..."

Francisca Villegas

"Food and atmosphere is outstanding. They even gave us a free birthday 🍰 as we were there for a birthday celebration. Everything was delicate and..."

Minh A Lam

"First time going to Tetsuya! One of the best experience! Gladly to go again next time! The food is..."

Alex Biggie Luangmany

"Sensational and a reputation well deserved, there’s a reason why the wait list of 3-5 months long, and that’s due to a master class in gastronomy..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"To the meal point suddenly think of this shop, when eating a little bit tired, but later aftertaste, ha ha, I recommend you come..."

黄思

"Staff were very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of each dish and wine. Very clean and lovely plating of each dish. The atmosphere was nice. ..."

Foodie Life

"Nice place. Very nice and welcoming staff. Great fresh food. Presented beautifully. View of a traditional garden outside the window was nice. The..."

The Hungry Hippo

"Each dish in the course is quite delicious, especially the ocean trout and duck breast. The taste of ingredients is fresh and rich, however, I..."

Sunny

"Went here for Valentine’s Day/birthday dinner and I can honestly say that this is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve been to. Although it..."

She Ba

"The photos and reviews of this restaurant have caught my interest and attention, so I booked a seat for myself for dinner.I have ordered a..."

Leila Nocturne🦊

"I've been wanting to come try this place for a while, so have been saving up this place for a special occasion with a special person. So for my 25th..."

Elisa Li

".Food was so exquisite, tasty and so fresh. Service was exceptional and attentive. The ambience is very unique, hidden away from the..."

Zoe Bui

"Came for a birthday celebration. Great food as always. The degustation is excellent value considering the quality of the food and service. The..."

AJ Marston

"Lovely fine dining experience. I wish I had known about private rooms to book for a more intimate experience. The bread selection was amazing - go..."

Kelly

"I first dined at Tetsuya’s about 16 years ago, this was my fifth trip. It was pretty dreadful. Each previous experience was outstanding on every..."

Bani Mehta

"The famous and multi awarded chef Tetsuya Wakuda holds two Michelin Stars in Singapore 🇸🇬; here in Sydney, his restaurant belongs to the ..."

Dona S

"Amazing food and service. Have been wanting to come here for a long time and whilst it seems to have lost some of its popularity, the food was still..."

Soft Cheese Hard Core

"Absolutely superb food and service. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. Every dish was a hit especially the oysters and scampi. Probably the best fine..."

D36R4

"Tetsuya’s is an institution and every international or interstate visitor I know has been there. It’s reputation and the reputation of Tetsuya..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I came to Tetsuya’s to finally cross it off my food bucket list and I came away a little underwhelmed. On arrival I was seated right next to the..."

Nicolepamute

"An institution and one of the priciest eats in Sydney, Tetsuya's is on many people's list of special occasion/bucket list. Prestige location with a..."

Manz

"Tetsuya's serves a Degustation menu of Eight courses. The menu is unique and is based on the Japanese philosophy of using natural seasonal flavours..."

Robin

"Such an iconic venue, I hope this place stays here forever. The venue itself is peaceful in such a chaotic area of the CBD. The confit ocean trout..."

Hungry Diner

"Great location in the middle of CBD. Easy access via public transport. Good is divine, small bite size tastes but plenty of individual servings. The..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"The food was amazing 5*. My favourites were the oysters (ordered separately), duck and wagyu beef. We had the local matching wines, but they were a..."

Fatty Natty

"Celebrated my birthday in her last year. I am still thinking about the Ocean Trout which was fresh and just melted in your mouth and I like the..."

Teri Lin

"Tetsuya’s Restaurant is simply amazing. It has a reputation for being the best restaurant in Sydney and deserved so. There is only one option: a..."

Anil Thomas

"I celebrated a birthday here and the food was impeccable. The truffle butter was so good and paired perfectly with the bread (I would come back just..."

Susan

"Food - 4Ambience - 5Service - 5Value for Money - 4Really good dining experience, love the different type of bread. The..."

C

"My dining experience with Tetsuya’s was amazing !! From the setting, service & quality. I loved everything bit of it. it was a short walk from..."

Dee

"This place is famous for its Japanese cuisines but it is also famous for its chinese items and mocktails.we had some different type of snacks and..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Came here with my hubs for celebrating our first wedding anniversary and it turned out to be a perfect choice. Both of us just simply love the dining..."

Novia Heroanto

"Not the best one we have had in Sydney. But the service from the gentlemen staff makes it different from the others! Thanks for making it a memorable..."

Sydney

"Absolutely amazing dining experience. The food was sensational in a lovely quaint setting in Sydney’s CBD. Staff were attentive and lovely...."

Mykim

"Have finally gotten around to trying the one and only Tetsuya's. We asked for the vegan menu and it truly felt like the chefs had put a lot of..."

Anna

"I finally got to eat at Tetsuyas after a near miss 9 years ago, and it didn't disappoint. The surroundings are relaxed with a background Japanese..."

Gus

"A group of friends and I decided to splurge on a lunch here. It was such a great foodie experience and it didn't dissapoint. The signature confit..."

LittleM

"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. The place has a nice ambiance, hidden away from the streets. The service was very attentive - definitely..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Best meal I ever had. Great service, excellent atmosphere! The oysters were to die for, the signature fish was amazing. The price is pretty high but..."

Jo

"Came in for my birthday with girlfriend. Fresh seafood, with every bite makes me want to have more of what they had served us. Even though the dishes..."

Joseph Tran

"Spend our night with family dine in one of OZ best fine dining restaurant. Foods were cooked perfectly and presented very well. Although I..."

Deb

"Great experience with matching wines with ten course meal great service and great food the ambiance was so unique and in Sydney CBD felt very..."

Kevin Reid

"Finally headed to Tetsuya for their degustation. I loved it but hubby thought it was so so (disclaimer - he's not really into fine dining). My..."

The Engineer Eats

"Tetsuya Wakuda refurbished a heritage-listed site, with influences of traditional Japanese-inspired style, to create a serene dining enclave in the..."

Wine Dine And Play

"Celebrated my 21st here and would highly recommend. The food lives up the the hype and the experience is worth every cent. The staff are wonderful...."

Bella Pytka

"Had a 10 course degustation menu here. Scallop like Oysters appetizer was memorable as it was creative and original. Had a very nice salmon with..."

Ferry Gondo

"With an 8 course degustation menu, you have to go here with a good companion and a fair amount of time.The restaurant is in a purpose built..."

Ananya Singhal

"Service was exceptional, there's an international wine choice or Australian wine choice to accompany the degustation, I opted for the Australian and..."

Natalie Dëë

"Was here a few weeks ago with my wife and oldest son.I thought the service was immaculate and attentive. Worthy of their reputation of..."

Cuban-Pete

"Finally trying Tetsuya, been wanting to try this restaurant for ages. Location is very convenient, few minutes from townhall but due to strong wind..."

Jeffrey Adam

"Hiding in the middle of all these concrete blocks, Tetsuya's is just one of Sydney's hidden but well-known gem. Very private dining environment, love..."

Mocca

"Fresh and quality produceHands down one of the best degustation menus out there.Absolutely worth the wait..."

SJay

"Having traveled to the ends of the earth – ok, that is a little unfair on Australia, New Zealand is a little further away from London – it seemed..."

Quiet Eating

"If there's Dinner with Heston Blumenthal in Melbourne, there's Tetsuya's in Sydney. Both Food and Service are on point. The Degustation menu is..."

Harmony

"Tetsuya's is one of the those OG fine dining and even though it's lost a hat it still is very much a top recommend in my books.Have been..."

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

"Situated on a quiet street is the famous restaurant Tetsuya which i have been dying to try. The service was great and welcoming with all staff being..."

Jennifer. H

"Look, it's good but is it worth the price ? No.Bitesized morsels are okay and some were Grey (some were so so) but ambience and the time it..."

Carla

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_ausWe came here for my Dad's 50th birthday and were blown away by the food, the service and the ambience..."

Love At First Bite

"I read through the reviews for tetsuya's before my visit and I have to say most of them are true! In combination, atmosphere, foods,..."

Theviettraveller

"I dined at Tetsuya last night for our wedding anniversary I had been looking forward to enjoying the same experiences I had found at the Waterside at..."

Paul Rowan

"Tetsuya's - What an experience! We called a few weeks ago and were advised that they were fully booked, to no surprise, but when they..."

The Doctor Dines

"I went to this diner to celebrate my bf's bday. The main course taste very nice like match the standard but the desserts are pretty average... feel..."

Sienna

"AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! From the greeting at valet, to welcoming us to our seats, to the fantastic food and of course the absolutely flawless service..."

Pop

"This was one of the best, if not the best, meal of my life.From start to finish it was a perfectly imagined, perfectly executed dinner that..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"Underwhelming on both occasions. My impression is that Tetsuya's was at the head of the pack when it opened nearly 20 years ago. But now the others..."

Onara

"Tetsuyas is a lovely restaurant hidden away in the CBD. So many courses of divine Japanese food. Lots of seafood. You have the choice of ordering..."

Little Miss Hungry

"Lives up to expectations! A truly magnificant experience, from the moment you walk through the double doors to the exquisite food & wine. Ask for a..."

Coogee7

"Strongly recommend this restaurant. All 10 courses were delicious! I personally love their seafood dishes more than the meat ones. Seafood dishes..."

AliceMM

"World-class and well awarded Tetsuya’s is a benchmark of the Australia fine dining culture. Once reaching number 4 on Restaurant magazine’s list..."

Aussie Meets World

"Astounding!!! We went for our anniversary and the ambience was serene!!! Staff that were human made us feel welcome and special, and the menu..."

Bruce

"My first and most memorable degustation! Flavours were unique, and each dish is still ingrained in my memory. Service was professional without being..."

Lips

"Been there few times now and it's always on point each and every time. It's definitely costly but worth every cent when I think about the quality of..."

Innky

"Tetsuya's is perhaps one of the best fine dining restaurants in Australia. We managed to score a lunch reservation on a Saturday at the last minute,..."

The Chubby Food Critics

"Way back in June, we made a brief stint trip to good ol’ Sydney for a breather and a gastronomic adventure, expanding our waistlines and moving our..."

D

"My partner took me here for a surprise birthday dinner and it was amazing. We were so full by the end of the 10 courses. Service was excellent and..."

Jhille43

"I have been going to Tets since his old days at Rozelle and his food has always been astounding.He has tried various additions to the garnishing of..."

Kevin Kelleher

"Probably the greatest fine dining experience you can find in Sydney. They offer a set menu and indulge you with 10-course in 2-3 hours. The food is..."

Allen He

"My friend and I walked out so full after a spectacular lunch degustation. The truffle butter and warm bread was amazing and I had wanted to eat all..."

Traceynn

"Tetsuya has impeccable service and the food is of great quality. The confit of ocean trout was a huge hit for my boyfriend and I. Despite not being a..."

Nury Kim

"Everything was great, food was amazing, Very portioned out well and great service! The signature dish was sooo goodddd, all the seafood was cut..."

Julie Mei

"my dining experiences at high class restaurants are always fun because i always end up liking the weirdest things. what i really loved from the..."

Jmanchatty

"Best Service I had in Sydney, nice food, just the decor is a bit old style. Personalised menu is great! will come back again for..."

Eatloveplay

"From start to finish Tetsuya's was an exceptional experience. The menu had a definite rhythm of flavour which crescendoed at the final savory dish..."

Eatventures

"Known for its signature Japanese-French contemporary style, Tetsuya's has been one of my family's favourite fine dining restaurants since it opened..."

Intendingtoburn

"Very nice delicate food...well balanced and mix of some very good combination of favors...course portion is just right. Atmosphere is simple, clean,..."

Xun Xiao

"The degustation is a great experience. It's like dining in a museum with beautiful art pieces that you can eat. All the courses are of such high..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The dish that I’ve seen on TV so many times is finally in front of my eyes! Just like the previous octopus, the trout was so easy to cut into. The..."

Next Stop: Food

"3.5 is probably due to the difference between actual experience and my high expectation. 9 courses in total. Optional choice-- Pacific oyster was..."

Ting Xu

"We booked 4 months early for a special Saturday. No view but very nice atmosphere. Amazing food! Amazing staff! Only down sides are very expensive..."

Louise Zheng

"I highly recommend this restaurant, the environment very nice, service was awesome. 10 courses was crazy but finally I can finish all food. The..."

Flora Secreat

"When we first entered, the glowing staff greeted us and brought us to our table. The service is impeccable and I could not complain even if I wanted..."

Jevon

"Arrived at 7:15pm had the degustation with the extra oysters. Oysters were amazingly creamy. The chocolate cake was also really good. The truffle..."

Stephanie

"All the dishes served in the degustation menu were tasty enough, though the quantity is literally small. The overall service and environment were..."

Nuanyun Feng

"Consistently amazing - all dishes are to perfection. Was looking for wow factor to give it a near perfect Mark. Quite close but not..."

Howard Phung

"I went about a month ago for a conference dinner for 50+ people. Sat upstairs in the private dining area. I'd heard from several friends that the..."

Food Dude

"We have been devotees of Tetsuya's for over 17 years. It is and remains our go to dining experience for special occasions. His menu has evolved..."

Andrew Excell

"Amazing place, real experience. If you can afford, go here. The food is amazing more art that food. The service and wine list equally incredible. ..."

Shane Lucas

"My wife and I dropped into Tesuya's last night while in Sydney. It was a beautiful meal, nicely paired with the wine list selected by the sommelier...."

Aaron

"I went to Tetsuya's with my boyfriend for his graduation present, all the dishes were really nice especially the duck, which was my favourite...."

Rydercao

"The food, the experience, the service...everything was on point!Pricey however it is definitely a place to splurge on special occasions and..."

JCT

"Tetsuya is more than just a dinner. It is an experience. With the current trend of a more casual approach to dining out, with a "hipster" flair, and..."

ChocChip

"Having now experienced Tetsuya’s for myself though, I can understand why you could justify returning repeatedly. It’s a very different style of..."

Gourmanda.me

"Great food and great service. We were so full by the end of the night. Booked a month in advance and got a table by the window which was nice and..."

Elaine Tsang

"Summer menuTetsuya showcase the fresh seafood australia has to offer, its fusion with japanese & french flavours which brings out a new trend in..."

Asian Food Ninja

"I believe this is the best restaurant in Sydney. About $650 for two people including two glasses of wine in 2014. The signature dish was so..."

Christine

"This was one of the first high end degustation places I have been to. I took my girlfriend at the time to celebrate an anniversary and was blown away..."

FoodsterAu

"I've been to Tetsuya's many times... and it was my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Perfect elegant friendly but unobtrusive service, a gorgeous..."

Andy Quan

"Season your taste buds with the fresh and delicate Japanese flavours of Tetsuya’s degustation, one of Sydney’s finest and worthwhile fine dining..."

Ningjaeats

"Entering the grounds of Tetsuya, it’s like stepping into a haven from the hustle and bustle of Sydney city. The Japanese zen garden surroundings..."

MsBrulee

"5 star food and 5 star service. My husband and I went here to celebrate our birthdays! There was valet parking on arrival which was nice! We had 10..."

Mary-Anne Phan

"Splurge yourself!. I make sure I come here at least twice a year! I wish I can make their ocean trout at..."

Timgratton

"Tetsuya’s signature dish looked magnificent on the plate. What a perfect cut and that colour! (which has not been modified by me). The crust is..."

Foodpornjournal

"As soon as we entered Tetsuya’s we felt looked after, from the moment we pulled up at valet till the moment we were helped with our coats and..."

Postcards From Peta

"This is undeniably, the best chocolate cake i’ve had so far. The meal was definitely a memorable experience complete with attentive service, and..."

Eileen Cai

"Oh my.... the number of times I have walked past Tetsuya's trying to make up an occasion of sorts to dine there. I mean, how does one justify blowing..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

"My sister and I had the delight of spending a rainy afternoon at Tetsuya’s last Saturday. We chose to have the degustation menu, which consisted..."

Nutmeg Clouds

" In terms of presentation I believe Salad of the Sea wins. This was a very beautiful and refreshing salad with some extremely good sashimi. I loved..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Critics can say whatever they want, but for first time visitors (and even return visitor like me), Tetsuya’s still presents the best dining..."

All About Food Blog

"I wonder what Tetsuya’s was like back in its three hatted days. Much different? Or has the hype machine ground down on it too?I enjoyed..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Oh Tetsya's. Sigh. You were amazing in every way possible. Your food was impeccable as was your service and this night will go down in history as..."

Cee Dee

"It’s all about the food and excellent service at Tetsuya’s. As it should be. At prices that make it one of the most expensive restaurants in..."

Travelletto

"Tetsuya Wakuda, the dude makes his own knives…need I say more? Tetsuya has been at the peak of gastronomy in the restaurant world ranking within..."

Kenneth Cheong

"Tetsuya’s is French ... With Japanese influence - Not what..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"With my birthday coming up, it made me reminisce about how spoilt I was last year when I was taken to Tetsuya’s. We had to book 5 months in advance..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"A fanboy's wish come..."

Adrian Tay

"When you are paying $210 per person for the set menu I think you deserve..."

Richard Elliot

"Please give Mr Waduka back his missing hat, because there aren't many restaurants around that meet this standard of high quality food, presentation..."

Jenny L

"The third dish was my FAVOURITE of all! Yes that includes their world famous signature and the most photographed dish - Ocean Trout, sue me. Again..."

Just One More Spoon

"I saw this yesterday and decided that my posts on our recent Sydney trip are long overdue. Heading to Tetsuya’s was an amazing experience, which..."

Natalie Tierney

"Wrapping up after almost four hours, we walked out of there buzzing in a bliss induced by good food, good wine and good company. Now I have to..."

Sophie

"Our 13 course dinner was absolutely incredible, and I am at a complete loss as to where to start. Chilled Cucumber soup with sheep’s curd ice cream..."

No Expert

"The bottom line: steep in price, but a great dinner for a special occasion (that you're planning way in..."

Esther

"It's widely thought to be one of Australia's top restaurants and it certainly lived up to its..."

Yahnyinlondon

"Tetsuya's: one of Australia's top restaurants, and one that I have wanted to go to for a really long time. A combined 30th birthday for me and..."

Bri

" The second dish to arrive was the ‘Chawanmushi’ – a savoury egg custard. Silky smooth, the egg custard was warming and comforting. The avruga..."

A Food Story

"I felt extremely blessed and very eager to find out the taste of the highly honored "best restaurant" in..."

Dollymic

"There are no words which can do justice to the experience, the gastronomic adventure that is Tetsuya's. So instead I've posted below photos which I..."

Olivia Mackay

"Just a little over a month ago I celebrated my birthday...and I'm still getting used to the number 24. We celebrated my birthday (for yes a second..."

Oh-ayana

"Chilled corn soup with Basil Ice Cream. Absolutely Mind Blowing!! This was an add-on special they had on the day. Fresh Tasmanian Oysters with Ponzu..."

Msihua

"Tetsuya’s . One of the restaurants that has long been on my wish list ever since I first heard of it from a workmate whilst working and living in..."

D

"It is difficult to find a review of Tetsuya's that does not wax lyrically about its splendour. The recent release of the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best..."

PiCi And BC

"I’ve been wanting to visit Tetsuya’s for the longest time and finally I was able to experience it for myself. Since they don’t open on Mondays..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"At $175 a head, Tetsuya's is perhaps seens as the gastronomic Mecca for Australian foodies. " One day I'll go", is the repeated mantra. "It's just so..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Enough said, this dish was just superb. I am not sure how the egg played a great role in this dish but it did along with the walnut oil which coated..."

WenY

"Tetsuya’s has been high on my to-eats list for years. I remember when Ms London left for her overseas sojourn, which has now become a permanent..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"I still remember the very first time I went to Tetsuyas. It was back when I was a young food science student and I remember being just so excited and..."

Jules_breadshoes

"It's a very lucky girl who manages to find herself a partner who goes to extraordinary lengths to celebrate her birthday. Thanks to FCN I was whisked..."

SerendipitousK

"The name Tetsuya's is still spoken with reverence in Sydney and probably always will be. There's not really any other restaurant experience like..."

Food Booze Shoes

"About three weeks ago I received an invitation that knocked me off my feet: A masterclass and dinner at Tetsuya’s in Sydney. I was with friends..."

ReemA

"Tetsuya's reputation as one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Sydney (if not The Best Restaurant) precedes itself to even the non-foodie me..."

Squishies Eats

"The service at Tetsuya's really impressed me. From the moment we drove in via the sensored gates, it seems like everyone was notified of our arrival...."

I Ate My Way Through

"Despite that I made the phone call to the restaurant trying to reserve a table few months ahead, my name on the waiting list is all they could offer..."

Billy Law

"Best service ever received from any restaurant!!. My husband and I came to Sydney to celebrate new years and excitedly booked tetsuya's, eager to try..."

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"Good Fresh Food. Been to Tet's a couple of times now and each time the food is fresh and..."

Tstevenson

"Lovely Visit. My fiancee and I wanted to go for a while, and when we finally did, the food was divine and came out rather quickly, we were expecting..."

GreenteaMintz

"My partner and I dined at Tetsuya's on Friday night for our anniversary. Hands down the best restaurant I have ever been to. Absolutely flawless...."

Loveoffood

"The 10 course degustation was incredible- I was unable to fault any of the dishes, which is rare for me to say! The wait staff were genuine,..."

Theekshna De Silva

"Completely worth the wait & the cost!! Amazing staff & food & very generous wine if you choose the matching wine..."

Ted McLuu

"An amazing experience on the whole.Each dish celebrates the fresh produce and a twist on the modern Japanese and Australian cuisine really..."

Foodie1501

"Confused...but still brilliant!. I have been fortunate enough to go a few times now and I think the more you go back the more it loses its appeal on..."

Damania83

"Perfection. Expensive but worth every penny and also the wait :) we waited 3..."

Hungryfool

"Amazing. The food is to die for. The service brilliant. It will become a regular when in Sydney. Thank you for an amazing..."

Gardentheatre

"Great degustation!. After 6 years, I made another visit to a Tetsuyas to celebrate a friends bday but this time we went during lunch time. As the..."

Miffy7

"Hmmm.... chocolate cake..... My wife and I had a Saturday night dinner here in November for our 10 year wedding annivesrary. Two words - chocolate..."

Goinghome04

"Pretty alright. Had the 10 course degustation and recommended to share the wine list. Too much sake for my liking. Otherwise interesting jap and..."

Coffeesnob

"I've come to decide that eating is a experience and I have to say Tetsuya's did not disappoint. Engaging and friendly staff made it a great..."

Sue And Wil

"Incredibly special and deserving of their reputation - from the location, to the food, to the service. Anything with seafood is a real standout and..."

Kate Parker

"Simply the best. From impeccable service, to impeccable food, this place does nothing less that impress even the harshest of critics. A must if you..."

Anton Ego

"Still fabulous !!!. Visited Sydney and had to try the legendary Tetsuya's.Could only get booking for Sat lunch - which turned out great as with..."

Hungry Pencil

"A lovely experience. Had to go, expensive of course, but worth it, a special place, and a wonderful dining experience. Loved every second, our waiter..."

Foodguides

"Latter part of the menu. I must say the wow factor for me was the latter part of the menu. The cleanser between the main and dessert (the pear..."

J_p_wee

"Just lovely... The food was outstanding, particularly the signature dish. I have several food allergies which were catered for without question...."

Leyley

"Delicious. Overall great experience. The famous confit ocean trout was mouthwatering! Definitely worth a..."

Shitake

"Definitely worth trying. We went for lunch and the degustation took about 4 hours. The food was really good and I enjoyed the serene atmosphere (it..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic experience - the ambience is very special. Food, wine and service all..."

Lauren

"Fantastic!. "An international chef god". "The most photographed dish in the world"Does he live up to his reputation.. I say absolutely. Food was..."

Boo

"Outstanding. If i could afford it i would eat here every week, its exceptional. food was outstanding, all but one course was ten out of ten, and..."

Zebedee

"Great experience. Very over priced... But worth the try.. Great service.. Amazing..."

DrZen

"Unique in Australia. My wife and I used to live in the city (King St) and have no kids and hate cooking. One year we decided to eat at every 3 hat/2..."

Rick

"Divine!. Service was exceptional (the English chap in particular).Ordinarily I do not enjoy seafood, however, every dish was a sensational..."

Cinntonic

"Lost for words!. This place is absolutely divine! Very attentive about food allergies. The entire experience was a delight! Expensive... but my Dad..."

MaskedWright85

"Just Fantastic. Been to dinner twice and both times had the most succulent..."

Mickey

"Just..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Absolutely beautiful food and fabulous service. Tetsuya's turned a special evening into a magnificent one to..."

K Dub

"One Of The Best - 10/10. My family and I truly had a very delightful dining..."

Taga Tikim Of OZ

"Wow - can't believe we got a table! With a last minute trip to Sydney booked we knew it was impossible to get a table at Tetsuya's on a Friday or..."

Ange

"Hands down the best and most memorable dining experience of my life! I ate here a year or so ago, and I still dream of going back. From the moment..."

Foodie

"Wonderful Japanese Food. Love this place. Great food and service and we come here all the..."

Blackburnfoodie

"WOW!. An absolutely amazing experience. The food was simply flawless. Impeccable service. Can't fault a thing. Definitely a bit on the pricey side,..."

Ziggy

"Timeless. Its now been almost 5 years and we can still remember almost every course. Enough said - in a word,..."

Jono C

"Out of this World. What a fantastic place. Worth Every penny!!! Food was delicate and delicious. Service was like Nothing I have seen before. This is..."

Yordal

"Very impressive in every way. 10 delicious courses with wonderful service. It costs a fair few clams but well worth a visit for the awesome..."

John Carver

"Annualize this place. Ok well you hear about celebrity chiefs and their food experience etc.. And they guys can be easy targets due to their profile..."

Damo Ran

"Divine. I absolutely enjoyed my Tetsuya's "experience" - because let's face it, that's what it is right? I'm not going back every week because of the..."

Jen

"Simply the Best. I could not have said it better myself :" Tetsuya's is a restaurant for people who love to eat, fuelled by chefs who really..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"By chance we got a booking. Well worth the cost. The food was out of this world and nothing else compares. The service was remarkable and friendly...."

Kwolektr

"Four Hours +. Tetsuya's... hmm where to start....The good:- The presentation of the food was AMAZING, the service was out of this world the..."

Lashez

"Like this place. Quick meal and simply..."

PP

"Beats the heck out of Waku Ghin. I last dined at Tetsuya's in 2006 and have good memory of the enjoyable evening with paired wines, even whilst under..."

DeOriginalOne

"An experience. Wow, I was blown away by the professional, clockwork like service of Tetsuya's. Within seconds of walking through the doorway we were..."

Matt The Cat

"AMAZING (induldge). My wife and I have wanted to go for years.Finally the weekend in Sydney happened.What a beautiful experience..."

Trippentheplanet

"Its an experience. Love it - So nice to get all dressed up and be treated so lovely by staff!Youve got to love Valet Parking in the cityAll..."

Kerrie Lee-linke

"Thank you Japan. Too much to say....everything was spot on,innovative,delicious,melt in your mouth....if you haven't been yet THEN GO!!!stop..."

Fat_kid

"Delicious experience!. What an absolutely fantastic experience. 12 courses spread across over 4 hours and a great selection of wines to match...."

The Hungry Badger

"Wow. Just ate here, first time ever... Great service, fantastic food, all round dining experince.. Thx work..."

Cm

"It starts with that to die for truffle butter and just gets better and better. Truly special and so happy I got to experience..."

Evelyn Hughes

"A zen moment. We had a blissful night out at Tetsuya's. Lovely food, great..."

Maarie

"What a fantastic experience. Tetsuya's degustation menu blends the best of two amazing cuisines and offers an experience full of flavor. The service..."

Bruno Fiorentini Junior

"An amazing degustation menu that was faultless in presentation and divine in taste. Highly recommended..."

Peter Nikoletatos

"An enchanted evening. We had a fabulous night at Tetsuya's! The service was fantastic (but perhaps slightly over-rehearsed and consequently coming..."

Stephen Sander

"A master degustation worth the wait!. We dined here with friends last year and the whole experience is choreographed from the moment before they open..."

Scott Wilson

"I was taken to tetsuyas on Tuesday night the 6th of April for my 40th bday and I knew I was in for something special from the moment we walked in,..."

Adrian Cook

"Outstanding!. Loved the food and recommend the wine pairing to match. Tantalizingly fresh and clean flavours with and entourage of waiters to match..."

Gessabell25

"Amazing!!!. This is one of Australia's top restaurants for very good reason...it's BRILLIANT. Every dish is unique, intelligently crafted and..."

Angelo_W73

"Unbelievable. There is a reason they are consistently ranked in the top restaurants in the world. You will need to book a long way in advance..."

SWC

"Petaluma croser sparkling white I liked it! Chilled corn with saffron and vanilla ice cream Good! Not the best but well executed South aus oysters..."

Christopher Lee

"An Absolute Perfect experience. I love this restaurant. Any celebration I have, this is the restaurant I want to have it in. My now 12 year old..."

Foodie

"A dining experience worth every cent. An evening to savour and..."

Gerry Taniane

"To die for. Tetsuya's is simply the best restaurant I've ever eaten at as I could not fault a thing. Each course (all nine) provided spectacularly..."

Good Food Lover

"This is one of the best meals you will eat in your life. If you are planning on being in Sydney and don't mind spending a small fortune on a meal..."

Viktor

"Perfection. This is one of the best restaurants in the world. Whereas The Fat Duck seems like a (quite fantastically good) one trick pony, I would..."

FelixOnTour

"There are so many elements that make up every single one of these dishes. The oysters were amazing and so was the bread. The trout and pork were also..."

Annabelle

"Fantastic food, definitely lived up to the reputation. The confit trout and scrolls (with truffle butter) were a highlight for me. Service was very..."

Em

"Had a lovely dining experience today, had the 8 course and each dish was interesting, beautifully presented and most importantly, delicious. The..."

Kim

"Fantastic service. Third time here and still as enjoyable as the first time. Great ambience as usual and the seasonal menu is better than I..."

Zee Wang

"The experience at Tetsuya's was absolutely amazing and worthy of the two chef's hats. Presentation, quality of food, decor, service and waiting times..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"One of Sydney's oldest food institutions, certainly lives up to the hype. Food was amazing, drinks and cocktails were on point. Service was friendly..."

Mark Lobo

"Wow wow wow Tetsuyas has always been on my list of places to go to but the waiting list has always been so long so my friend surprised me for my bday..."

Samantha Dion

"Great classic Japanese and western fine dining restaurant. Been meaning to go for years and finally secured a booking. The confit trout is amazing..."

Jeremy

Bistro Papillon

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"I love this restaurant, small, compact, cosy, great atmosphere, (can be a little noisy). Have been several times now and the food is always very very..."

Julie Dowding

"One of those hole in the wall places that you visit once by accident, then take ages trying to remember where it was. Finally you stumble back in..."

Simon Hage

"Amazing food, some of the best French food I have had. Service was good and prices matched the quality of the food. I would go back for..."

Vanessa Tingcombe

"A great experience from start to finish. Fantastic food, service, menu and wine. It’s such a cute cosy restaurant. We will be back for..."

Natasha Kunej

"Right from the booking we got authenticity with a beautiful french accent which was the best first impression and the food, champagne, service and..."

Rie Cords

"What I like about the French is there is no Bullshit with the way they do food...why reinvent the wheel when it works perfectly well? Cody little..."

Kerry Hewitt

"Wow! Amazing food and great service. Delectable menu and a great wine list. This is a fantastic restaurant with a cozy and warm atmosphere. Our..."

David Vella

"Great little bistro with authentic French menu and hearty delicious food.. not for the diet conscious... definitely for the foodie that loves rich..."

Charlotte Butcher

"How great is this place?? Great food, good wine, excellent service. Loved it...."

Cassandra Franklin

"Best French restaurant in Sydney!! Food is amazing as is the service! Highly recommend..."

Steven Cairney

"Everything here was super good.loved it,an absolute plate licker!i had to ask to speak to the chef and his team to let them know how good of a job..."

Gareth Smyth

"What a fantastic way to spend my birthday. Thank you for such a wonderful night... food was amazing, and the staff were exceptional !!! Found my new..."

Kimberley Groves

"Love this place for lunch it's like being in France great food, atmosphere and..."

Su Garfinkle

"Wonderful extensive menu Quality wine selection Attentive & friendly staff Definitely will return here in the near..."

Lin Hilder

"Great food - especially the beef - taste superb . As a result the restaurant can be quite noisy at..."

Charles Summers

"Traditional and cozy vibe. Food was perfect in terms of presentation and taste. Was only sad that I didn’t have anymore space in my stomach to try..."

Viviane Chen

"Reasonable portion, lovely ambience, not too salty taste which is both healthy and delicious...."

Shmeerli Foodie

"A small but good restaurant that serves tasty French food. I can't comment on authenticity but I don't expect it to be 100% authentic, what maters to..."

Peasant

"Excellent place for a date on weekends. It was always full of people these recent days, but the food is comforting and even have a blanket for..."

Karen Zou

"We had our anniversary there last nightWe both had escargots to start and for main my wife had Beouf Bourgignon and I had the Cassolette de..."

Jon Down

"This authentic little French gem is quite a find. Its a warm inviting & romantic. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable & very professional. The..."

Anil Thomas

"Traditional, simple and just yum. Love the bread that came out with the escargot and pate, warm and crusty. Ambience was comfortable, quiet..."

Ninahooo

"Good service, good simple french food. A bit of Paris in Sydney. The snails with the baguette were delicious. Just a bit disappointed about the fries..."

FrenchieFoodie

"Quaint little French restaurant in the heart of the CBD, with an impressive wine menu and a good range of food choices. The venue feels like a..."

Katie Dav

"If French food is your jam then BISTRO PAPILLON is your digs. Wonderfully bohemian mid 20th Century French in design and atmosphere with traditional..."

Spooning Australia

"This would be no brainer for me. Great services. Warm ambience. Classic and delicious French dishes. The wine they recommended was good. We will..."

Mix Yudi Lin

"The best French restaurant in town, will definitely recommend to my friends. Especially like the desert, I wish I could have been here earlier..."

Sharon Yang

"Firstly I would like to thank my friend to taking me there it look closed from outside ...but inside ....what I find ...guess...guess...a perfect..."

Ankit Malik

"The restaurant almost looked closed from outside. The ambiance was nice and warm. A tad too dark for my liking and for the quality of photos...."

Kalumi

"Great ambiance combined with sophisticated retro French tunes in the background. Amazing waitering service. The guy was super helpful and added a..."

Little Mrs Moo

"Awesome, absolutely love this place.The beef bourguignon was delicious, as was the pork medallions. Salad with goat cheese is great as..."

FoodLuva

"Our visit here was advised by a Chinese blogger who has undoubtedly ate here many many times and advertise this place as a must go if un Sydney. A..."

Reza Pahlevi

"Big things come in small packages. The tiny and cosy bistro on Clarence street was indiscreet as it blends in with the surroundings. A room with a..."

Benkyousuru

"Loved the ambience. Very French! The service and food was awesome. We enjoyed both the escargot and especially the paysanne flammkuchen; a thin..."

Susanna C

"Nice staff and enjoyable lunch here. The beef was great, just met my taste. The sauce was a bit over but still good with pasta. The chicken liver..."

Evelyn Chen

"Organised a group booking for about 15 persons, and the attention to detail in the organisation and the prompt responses to my questions and..."

Jason Meaden

"Very tasty! The restaurant is not big , so Booking is highly recommended ! It’s a good place for dating even though I went there with my bestie..."

Fengkuaikuai

"Must go for a cozy romantic dinner . Portions are huge taste is distinct .flavours are rich . They suggest the perfect wines to go with the dishes ...."

Parul Nehru

"Another Lunch visit to the Bistro and they never disappoint, the staff was friendly and the quality of the food is exceptional as usual, definitely..."

Mr Roboto

"Was craving for some french food for a mate's birthday and it turned out so much better than expected! It's a small shop, with dim lightings, so it..."

Grace

"Great hospitality with sensational french cuisine. Really enjoyed the dining experience and would come back when in Sydney again. Only downfalls to..."

Vick Eats

"Dissapointing! Came recommended but didnt delivered on my expectations, especially their mains didnt do much on flavour or portions for the top $..."

Maria Chie

"We came for the Raclette soirée. It was everything I hoped it would be. The entrees to start were great. We had the tarte flambé and the snails...."

DJ Oanne

"Escargot in garlic n parsley 3/5, plump buttery snails, perfect to tickle your appetite. Use the bread to mop up the gravy pls. Beef tartar..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"A beautiful little French restaurant in the middle of the CBD serving quality food. Everything we ordered were very tastey. I stayed on the lighter..."

Ilovefooood

"Food was high quality but a little salty. The pate was to die for!! So creamy and flavourful - perfect with their baguettes. The venison ragu was..."

Actuary_a_baker

"hidden gem at cbd! love the atmosphere here.. my fav is escargot for entree, whereas for meal i love chicken cooked with white wine.. what i remember..."

Christianto Ongkowijoyo

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Zhiyue Zhang

"Amazing!We ordered the duck confit, snails, and the rum ice cream with apple tart. 3 dishes were reeeeally wonderful. We have been to Paris..."

Tan

"Fantastic little place with lovely food and staff. Totally recommend!!!! New menu and warm cosy setting. Very traditional food with extensive wine..."

Andrew

"This is a very nice restaurant for great French dining experience. Be prepared to splurge but the food is definitely worth it! For starters,..."

IEats

"This review is for one of their specialty dinners at Bistro Papillon; the "Soiree Raclette"! For those in the know, this is a special evening that..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Absolutely love coming to this quaint little hole in the wall French restaurant. The menu is not extensive but that doesn't mean the food is not..."

Ktlaud

"This surprisingly authentic French restaurant in the Sydney CBD is easy to miss if you're not paying attention. In short, this is one of the better..."

Erin

"Had our Xmas eve dinner here.. small and initimate venue, all the waiters with the french accents.. foodwise, it is really good.. ordered the..."

Jeffrey Adam

"A cozy and nicely designed restaurant, great for date night! We enjoyed the mains although the options are a bit limited for vegetarians. My partner..."

Victoria McCafferty

"Great food and friendly service! Will definitely come back some time in the future. The atmosphere is very nice and romantic. The only thing was that..."

Linna

"Came here on a quiet night to try out some delicious French cuisine. We were not dissapointed.Pâté for entree was an absolutely delight...."

Hereandthere

"nice place. had a weekday eve dins at BPs. had the pizza bread kinda thing to start which was delish. had the quail breast for main, this was even..."

Zebedee

"Quaint and intimate, something you'd expect in a small French village rather than the heart of the cbd, the food is great but the prices mean it's a..."

John

"Second time to been here. Good place for dating. Reasonable price, suitable portions with warm service. The quail breast with mushroom sauce was..."

M.

"Took a friend here for her birthday. And the experience was just divine. The waiters were attentive. The star of the night was the rabbit dish. It's..."

Airin Triestanto

"Outstanding food, take you to another place. The dishes literally melt in your mouth. Dessert was the perfect finishing touch. Services was friendly..."

Facebook User

"A small intimate dining room, simply decorated with a few quirky pieces to make you feel like you stepped into a local restaurant in France. The..."

Winedineslumber

"So we ordered 3 entrees and 3 mains. The entrees were salmon tarte, snails and chicken liver with smoked hams, and they were all very delicious. For..."

Kiki Li

"Bistro papillon is probably one of the more classic and authentic french restaurants in town and really reminds me of bistro dining in Paris. I had..."

Kellybeans

"We loved our night at Bistro Papillon. Very cosy atmosphere and great service. The food exceeded our high expectations. Can't wait to..."

More Chilli

"Great restaurant for French cuisine. nice and cozy place, really feels like you are in Framce. booking is essential for this place. This place is..."

Cissythescorpio

"Due to the number of places to eat in Sydney, it’s fairly uncommon for me to go to a restaurant or cafe more than once. Despite this, I have a few..."

Su Lwin

"I don't understand why this place is not hatted! I love the intimate setting of the small dining room. Have been here twice now (also tried on..."

Manz

"Must try:Baked snails! champagne! Cozy tiny restaurant in a very easy find location just 5mins walk from wynyard station York st exist. Will go back..."

Emma

"French restaurants aren’t as popular in Sydney as they should be. And I admit, it’s not the first of cuisines to jump at me when I think of a..."

Andrea

"Bistro Papillon is absolutely sublime. The food was delicious and I'm sure you could order anything and not go wrong! Ordered the escargot..."

Lien Nguyen

"Very delicious food, cosy place for a casual dating night, very friendly service.The only 2 things surprised me a little bit: a main course on..."

Ashley Xu

"Solid French fare with French staff French wines and lots of French clients particularly later in the evening. ..."

Boccadellaveritas

"What works: Ambience. Service is professional, courteous, attentive. Food is lovely. Homemade chicken liver pate is highly..."

Debbie

"A lovely night in Bistro Papillon! Such an elaborately deco cozy french restaurant with about 10 tables, a bar and a semi-open kitchen. The staffs..."

Richard Huang

"Really nice cozy little French restaurant in the CBD. Went here for the Soirée Raclette Night and had an amazing time!The escargot was..."

Andy Lam

"Intimate little French restaurant with loads of character and atmosphere. Had a lovely dinner with Oscarmoo on a cold and rainy night. We could've..."

Brandofay

"Went to there for my best friend's birthday! Food was brilliant with excellent service!👍👍👍however, the area was too crowed~ we bring our..."

Christina Zhang

"Had a great dinner on Saturday at Bistro Papillon. We really liked the vibe with the dark walls and interesting posters/wall art. The service was..."

Zach Kutlow

"Beautiful food, nice people. Would go back in a heart beat .. We had the Oven Roasted Trout with Beurre Blanc sauce and the Duck Confit. Great Dishes..."

Paul

"We came last Saturday for my girlfriend birthday, and it was just an amazing experience. The restaurant is quite small and very cosy. Not noisy..."

Benjamin Serres

"Étant francais, je crois avoir enfin trouvé mon spot. L'ambiance est simple mais authentique. Les serveurs aux soins. J'ai enfin trouvé paté qui..."

Pierre-Alain Tieu

"It is one of the most outstanding French bistro I have ever tried. Reasonable price, authentic and impeccable service. It is a must come bistro for..."

J88

"Having walked past this tiny and cute French restaurant before, we made a spontaneous reservation at Bistro Papillon for a special dinner, hoping to..."

Khana

"A lovely French restaurant in the heart of Sydney. Excellent and friendly service, Amazing food and drinks and the desserts were to die for! Was..."

Nick

"Bistro Papillon is a quaint and cosy little French bistro, tucked away in the CBD. It's small but it packs a lot of personality and..."

Kathleen Ooi

"Very very nice. Would defo come back again!! The food is amazing considering the price they are charging. Very impressed. Try the snails!! Very..."

Bella Zhang

"Lovely atmosphere, with attentive and knowledgeable staff. Food is good, honest Alsace region French style, would recommend the moules and onglet..."

Snooter2Tooter

"Absolutely brilliant atmosphere matched only by the fantastic food that is served. Bistro Papillon is a little gem that distinguishes itself from..."

Ajoos

"So grab your loved one and head over for raclette on Monday nights at Bistro Papillon in the city!. I was so sad to miss out on raclette night last..."

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

"Incredible French cuisine. Fantastic food & dessert and excellent customer service. I was very impressed and will definitely return the next time I..."

Pez Rad

"A very cosy and romantic bistro. Must order escargot and coq au vin. C'est très bon! ..."

Katherine Pham

"Bistro Papillon is a wonderfully quaint French restaurant owned by the French duo Xavier and Ludovic. Their intimate layout of the restaurant is..."

PlanMB

"Bistro Papillon is a cosy and very traditional French restaurant that has real charm and atmosphere. I started with tartare de boeuf - finely chopped..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"The chucks of pork belly are unbelievably tender and tasty. The entire dish is a joy to..."

Lily Chang

"O & M were loving Bistro Papillon. The lively atmosphere of people enjoying their evenings, foreign accents and French posters on the wall had..."

Richard Elliot

"It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of new restaurant openings in Sydney , but there's reward in hunting out those that don't still smell of..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"A very enjoyable experience overall that tempts me to return for a lunch time visit to try more of the menu. The Escargots de Bourgogne and Classic..."

Simon Leong

"Bistro Papillon has been on my list of places to try for a loooong time.... Spotted this chic looking French bistro whilst looking for a parking spot..."

Monica

"As good as french food gets in sydney. I have eaten there many times, and have never been disappointed. I usually have the Beef Fillet. It is always..."

Drunkenrabbit

"Great cosy restaurant with friendly staff. The coq au vin is divine, especially with the fancy French red my waiter..."

Jules

"Ah-mazing!. Had escargots for entrée and my partner had the French onion soup. Had duck for mains and it was divine! We've just returned from a..."

Bryanabonyo

"Tastes just like France (good I..."

Caroline Vonner

"Delicious!. This place is amazing, genuine and extremely tasty! The beef tartar is particularly good, try..."

Kerbear N Miao

"This restaurant is amazing! I have travelled around regional france and this place holds its own. The French onion soup, so unassuming on the menu,..."

Dessert Smasher

"Délicieux!. Wow, this was a tasty dinner. The escargots in garlic-parsley-butter sauce were divine, the quail was delectable, and the mendiant aux..."

Jenn B

"Hard to fault this restaurant. Every dish was perfect in every way. Food tastes orgasmic and service was excellent. Perfect date restaurant. It's a..."

Adam Buchta

"Cosy French food. Went the full three course here for dinner. Tried a tart flambee which was OK. Confit of duck was great and ended with fantastic..."

Ronin47

"So cozy~. Small setting - probably seats ~30ppl. very nice atmosphere, friendly service. the food is great. we had the snails, the assorted entree,..."

May Mich

"Authentic and affordable French cuisine. One of my favourite French restaurants in Sydney. The atmosphere is dim-lit and cosy, with simple, elegant..."

Su Lwin

"A Special Night. We dined here for our wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful, memorable night, made even more special by the staff who lit a..."

Lisa

"Where to start! Everything about this place is right. Importantly the food is consistently amazing every time. I can't wait to go back. If you've not..."

Jules

"Luscious Sat Dinner. First time to this little French gem. Great service, and ambience, and of course delicious Bistro type food. Not rushed even..."

Travellinglyn

"Classic French in Sydney. Excellent classic french dishes beautifully cooked in a friendly small classic French bistro. What more can I say?..."

Hungry Pencil

"Wonderful little restaurant with very friendly staff abd delicious meals. Very happy to..."

Kateo

"Love this place. It's like Paris in..."

Annmaree J Bell

"Food was beautiful, service was impeccable, a friendly atmosphere. A gem of a French..."

Andrew R Buchel

"Brilliant! Had a romantic dinner here with my wife, everything about this place was superb..."

Jarvo

"Top-notch!. Was at Bistro Papillon a few weeks ago. The three of us had three courses each, every single meal we ordered was perfectly..."

Sabrina Sobri

"What a treasure. Dined here for the first time this week - what a wonderful little piece of France!Classic dishes, small menu relying on fresh..."

Dean

"One of my favourite places in Sydney. Its like stepping back in France the time of a meal. Intimate and non pretentious. Nice staff. Fine food and..."

Kou

"This was a real classic find. Such a French restaurant amongst some really quite ordinary fare. This is a great restaurant for romantic dinner or..."

Russell Bunn

"My pate was sublime. I was a little disappointed in the rabbit but only because it wasn't as good as the pate. The service was prompt without making..."

Laura

"Love !t. Went here on my birthday, had a very nice chicken liver parfait, followed by braised duck pappardelle pasta with mushrooms and apple and..."

Hunny Bunny

"Traditional French cuisine together with friendly and attentive service made for a most enjoyable evening. My tarte flambee entree was delicious and..."

Gold Member

"Great service, good food and wine. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys more traditional French cuisine at a great price. Will definitely be..."

Delicious

"The food is absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection. Atmosphere is..."

Christina

"French Fantastic!. Bistro Papillon is the quintessential French bistro. This place has an amazing ambience and the quality of the food and service is..."

Global Foodie

"Amazing rabit linguini! And tart tartin was amazing! :) Highly recommended..."

Lorraine Cheung

"Beaut. A very nice little French bistro, went here with a friend for his last night in Sydney, great food, he ordered a duck dish & I seafood... they..."

Mac

"Just lovely. What a lovely bistro ... just what you need on a cold Sydney winter's night when you are far from home at a conference at the oddly..."

FatCat

"Here again for lunch, great little bistro, good food, friendly staff. I'll be..."

Mark

"Better than France. I have been to Papillon several times, for lunch and dinner, and I have even felt comfortable enough to take along a Frenchman..."

Christopher

"Ooh La Laa. Oh my the french onion soup is to die for! Can be noisy during lunch time crowds and boy to people arrive for lunch to this magnificent..."

Retro Girl

"We've wanted to visit this charming little city bistro for yonks. If a casual Wednesday night feed could always be this delicious. The pate didn't..."

Rosalind Lill Lusby

"A step in to France. From the moment you see the sign from the street you are whisked away to a quaint bistro in the middle of France. Stepping..."

Andrew Kelly

"Came here for a special occasion for lunch today and the service was exceptional. The escargot and French onion soup is a must try! We also had the..."

Shainen Tejada

"A cozy taste of France with friendly welcoming service. A romantic restaurant serving French classics. The ambience and decor transports you to..."

Jennifer C

"Beautiful and intimate experience with delicious French cuisine in a small cosy restaurant. Staff were friendly, accommodating and very attentive...."

Jenny Nguyen

"An impromptu dinner brought us here tonight, warmly welcomed and attentive service coupled with homey country french food was wonderful! The plat du..."

andrew lee

"A gorgeous traditional French bistro (other than a French-inspired local restaurant). The food was authentic and delicious. Highly recommend..."

Caroline

"Been here many times over the years and never disappoints. Classic French food done well and with no pretentiousness. Very friendly staff, quiant and..."

JoAlwaysOnTheGo

"Loved the food here. Service was absolutely phenomenal. Nice and cosy environment, great..."

Carol Yuan

"Authentic French dining with lovely attentive staff. Took us right back to France! Food was spot-on. Classic French dishes. Love when the bread is..."

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