TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Bistro Papillon

89/100 (2153 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Cakes

Prawns

Escargots de Bourgogne

Lamb

Escargot

Risotto Aux Champignons

Pesto

Confit

Duck Confit

Fish

Baguette

Tarte Tatin

Pork

Ice Cream

Pork

Parfait

Creme Brulee

Confit de Canard

Beef

Steak

Steak Tartare

Beef Bourguignon

Beef tenderloin

Quail

Cassoulet

Pasta

assiette de charcuterie

Bouillabaisse

Flammkuchen

Salad

Tartare de boeuf

French onion soup

Soupe À l'oignon

Moules Poulette

Duck

Beef Bourguignon

Duck Pasta

Crème Brulée

Snails

Cassolette De Poissons Facon Bouillabaisse

Mussels

Coq au Vin

Profiteroles

Crepe Suzette

Cassoulet

Tarte Tatin

Seafood Stew

Raclette

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Sit down

French

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"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..."

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"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..."

Rosa Kwan

Claires Kitchen At Le Salon

88/100 (1629 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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Vegan Options

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Dinner

Tuna

Escargot

French Onion Soup

Creme Brulee

Chocolate Mousse

Steak Tartare

Escargots Bourguignons

Crème Brulée

Macarons

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Beef

Macaroons

Duck Pie

Quail

Three Cheese Soufle

Creme Brule

Snails

Chateaubriand Bearnaise

Crab

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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Beef Cheeks

Freebie Chocolate

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Lamb

Goat Cheese

Fish

Salmon

Duck Liver Parfait

Pork

Salad

Parfait

Lemon Tart

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mushroom

Steak Tartare

Scallops

Sit down

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Reservations

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Dinner

Fine Dining

"My absolute favourite restaurant in Sydney. Amazing food, top service, I take all my friends and they love it. The staff and the owner Marc are so..."

Lee Daniel Thompson

"Amazing! Gluten free eat your heart out... fabulous entrees , try the snails! They are delicious we also had the tartare... words cannot do it..."

Missy Hobz

"Great place, delicious food and wine, friendly, fun & professional staff - Pop up cabaret upstairs a must for those who appreciate top quality talent..."

Nigella Selwyn

"Most beautiful restaurant in Sydney. Incredible food, stunning decor and the French staff gives you the feeling you have been transported to Paris..."

Suzie Q Corbett

"Thank you for making my partners Maria Camilleri's 65th birthday celebration a great night The food & service was fantastic & Maria was over the..."

Stephen Edwards

"Always a fantastic place to stop by for a couple of Claire de Lunes (vodka based cocktail) before my Cigare d'Agneau Marocaine. Never anything less..."

Brian Laul

"My favourite restaurant in Sydney! Food is always incredible, it feels like you’ve stepped into a venue off the streets of Paris. The duck pie and..."

Sam Cullen

"I have been here on a number of occasions and and always leave smiling. Friendly, elegant, yet still cosy and the food is delightful. Highly..."

Michelle McLeod

"My husband and I went to Claire's for our anniversary; the service and food was impeccable! So much attention was given to us by the staff and the..."

Rose Batchelor

"He is great ! His food So Devine I actually melt my mouth ! His performances the whole course -..."

Wendy Dys

"Great friendly staff & management. Terrific food and wonderful..."

Jan Venn-Brown

"Loved the atmosphere , staff and amazing food . Today’s celebrations for Maria Venuti was wonderful , well done guys and gals . Bravo to you all ...."

Janine Marra

"We reserved a table here for my wife’s surprise birthday party for 4 and they didn’t disappoint. The dining room was bright and elegant and the..."

Howardwashere

"Fantastic venue for our anniversary. Staff friendly and very attentive. Food top notch! We'll be..."

Luke Seesink

"We visited Claire’sKitchen at Le Salon to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The venue was busy but service was attentive. The food was very..."

Beth Layland

"This is by far the best restaurant in Sydney. It is the perfect fine dining experience with reasonable prices. The service is always superb. Every..."

Lola Pok

"There’s a collective intake of breath in the intimate dining room when everyone opens their menus. Fanning out like piano accordions, each menu’s..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Chocolate mousse is a must must try . Loved the ambiance of this place. One of the best places for a great dining experience. Loved the food. They..."

Ritika Arora

"French born Marc Kuzma AKA Claire de Lune, has created a traditional French Brasserie menu with a few modern twists. Claire has decorated the venue..."

Robin

"The invitation from Claire's Kitchen reads "Whimsical, lavish, eccentric, imaginative, join us for an evening of surrealist, fashion, theatre, food..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"I love all kinds of cuisine, and French Cuisine would be amongst the top of my list. Claire’s Kitchen at Le Salon would have to be one of my..."

Strawberry_vee

"Excellent food. But we were being treated. Very Large portions especially for the extra veg salad, chips, green beans. Excellent dressing on the..."

Anil Thomas

"Came here for dîner, tried the Canard et Croûte. Duck with pinot noir jus in a puff pastry pie. Trés Délicieux! Service was also fantastic. All..."

James Ong

"I absolutely love this place! This place has amazing food that is very pleasurable, The atmosphere is fun and the staff are extremely pleasant, and..."

Mary Lewis

"One of the best dessert places. Nice ambience for conversations and celebrations. The food was good but not great. Visited a couple of times...."

Legit Travellers

"Good food and wine. Interesting menu. Area for improvement is service; not terribly but seems like staff were new or not trained. Duck pie was very..."

Ben 001

"I've literally passed this place almost everyday on the way to uni, and decided to finally come here with BW. I feel like this is one of those..."

Elisa Li

"Food were exceptional, stuffs were friendly. Had scallops and triple cheese souffle were amazing, looks simple yet not easy to make.Main course..."

Tiffany

"The dinner atmosphere here were excellent. The meals were quite good too. When I chose my dessert, they even offered samples for me to try first. The..."

Evelyn Chen

"There's a hint of vintage old fashion era in this restaurant. If you're an old soul, you'll definitely love it here. The moment you step..."

Aya Marie

"Absolutely one of the best places I've eaten at recently. Staff were all really friendly and helpful but unobtrusive, loved the decor and atmosphere,..."

Ana Pedic

"Went on Tuesday night, it's a quiet place to have dinner with your date. The waiter noticed when we finished our entree and fill up the water for us,..."

Shijia Jessica Zhang

"Food is amazing. The beef, escargots, beef tartare, quail with fois gras and lamb shoulder is perfect. One of the best French restaurant I've tasted..."

June Loh

"Such a really elegant space. Almost palatial with a beautiful bar and sitting area downstairs and dining room upstairs. The venue for the Team..."

The Next Rush

"Claire's kitchen has one of the best restaurant service i've ever been to. The staff was very friendly and nice. Ordered the escargot, and..."

Beatrice Bursa

"To begin with I am not too keen on French cuisine and hardly ever venture into the territory, but Claire’s Kitchen was an exception and a risk I..."

Anna

"Fantastic. The atmosphere was relaxed, the wait staff were professional and brilliant. The food = out of this world 10/10 would come back again :)..."

Lauren Soerink

"It's a good place to hangout with friends, and the overall atmosphere is nice. However, I think the flavour of the cheese soufflé and duck pie was a..."

Lindsay Song

"What a beautiful French restaurant, exceeded my expectations, absolutely beautiful food, service and ambiance!! I had called ahead to ask about Vegan..."

Rachael Brookes

"Fabulous atmosphere, it's closed off from the busy street and has a great ambience inside. The waiters are all French and very lovely. For our food..."

Phfat

"Went to Claire's kitchen a while back and dug up these photos. A classy, inner city restaurant, offering quality French cuisine. We have been here..."

The Chubby Food Critics

"Fantastic atmosphere and food here. The escargot was flavoured nicely, the duck pie was absolutely beautiful and the quail was done quite well. The..."

Johnny Pan

"Went here post dinner for dessert on a friend's recommendation.Loved how we were presented with a massive platter of desserts to choose from..."

Nupur Khurana

"The best part of this restaurant is the wonderful food and service. Not cloying but attentive. Fine dining with ample portions, without giving you..."

CK

"A highly recommended restaurant for your to-do list, the venue was so elegant with great lighting and the food was simplistic yet so delicious. My..."

Natalie

"Excellent meal, service and decor. A great dinner for a group or intimate dinner. Great dining experience! Thank you for a little taste of France!..."

Lauren Creus

"Delightful night catching up with a friend. The interiors are chic and elegant. Quite romantic mood lighting. Service was friendly and attentive. Our..."

Moon Bunny

"High Quality French Cuisine that is worth the priceEvery month a group of friends and I try a different restaurant. We go to different..."

Clinton

"I wish I knew this place earlier! Located in a convenient location on Oxford street close to the city, this little French restaurant amaze me! The..."

Shujai

"Very nice and quiet place to dine at, customer service was exceptional the staff there have a deep knowledge of the french culture. Food was a..."

Akshay Vallikkattil

"I had the duck pie and it was comfort food at its best. My partner had the Tasmanian beef which was cooked to perfection. We both struggled to finish..."

Constance Naomi

"Everything about my experience at Claire's was exquisite - the atmosphere, the staff, the food and the wine. They were trying out part of their new..."

ElleT

"What is there to say that hasn't already been said ?, this place from the moment you walk I. To the moment you leave must have amongst the most..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"We had a very good dinner here last week before Valentine's Day. We got the scallops as an entree, had the snapper and the lamb as mains, and then..."

Zach Kutlow

"Eat here and don't avoid the dessert range! Authentic and lovely service. Educated waiters who know food pairing. Such a lovely experience...."

Beck

"You can't fault this place.. Amazing entree, mains and desserts. Along with great accompanied wines. I took my girlfriend here for a romantic dinner..."

Nick

"Decor was beautiful with a very French feel. We were seated near the fake fireplace (I'm not sure how I feel about fake things). The wait staff..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"I took my friend here for his 40s birthday. The restaurant is located at top end of Oxford street near Hyde Park. In contrast to the seedy..."

The RnB Diary

"friendly staff，great ambience. it presents food in a delicate way. we orded snail and duck liver & tasted bread for entrees, tasmanian beef and..."

Rowan Luo

"My wife and I dined at Claires on a recent visit to Sydney and had a great dining experience.From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly..."

JBN

"Overall fantastic - highly recommend. We were around 30 mins late (note: parking is a nightmare on a Saturday night) and we were still welcomed..."

Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee

"I was tempted to try this out since it has a legendary rating. The atmosphere was good, but it is not to the extend of a formal fine dining. It's..."

Karina Santoso

"Wonderful french food, great for date night or for a big function. Impeccable service, this place runs like a well oiled machine, but still personal..."

Alisa

"With a huge range of traditional bistro dishes on their menu, as well as French aperitifs and digestifs, served by adorable young mostly..."

Andy Quan

"Superb, fantastic. Service was excellent and food very very good. Great value and unpretentious. Duck liver parfait up there with Te best I've had...."

Anthony Moran

"Absolutely love this place! Service was warm and welcoming. Came here for a Valentine's Dinner and had an amazing experience. Prices were quite..."

FoodComa

"We had such a fun night out at Claire's Kitchen. The wait staff were as delectable as the food, with their gorgeous French accents making us want..."

Kai Luv

"Came here for our anniversary dinner. Staff are friendly and helpful. Ordered mussels, duck liver parfait, steak and pan fried snapper. The parfait..."

Elaine Tsang

"I’d wanted to go to Claire’s Kitchen since I walked past it on my first week in Sydney. My chance came late in February when Dimmi was doing a..."

Steak Me Out

"Escargots are nice and great with some bread. Served still in the shell, I found using the tongs, a little too fiddly and as they cooled down a..."

ChocChip

"Fabulous French. A great addition to Oxford Street. It serves authentic French food just like you would find on a trip to France. The restaurant is..."

Finediner

"French food, s'il vous plait !! I love french food, period. Hard to find something comparable to Paris... But there are several dishes at Claire's..."

Janlifestyle

"White table cloths, dim lighting, art deco interior, jazzy tunes, the place stays true to its ‘brasserie’ roots rather than abuse it with a rowdy..."

Jambon Cochon

"...a great set of entrees that left high expectations for mains which certainly did not disappoint..."

Shirley Song

"Junee Gold rack of lamb with herb crust served with gratin Dauphinois and roasted garlic jus, $38. 1/2 dozen Traditional French snails in garlic,..."

Viv Ian

"...catching up over some Escargots, French crepes and Canard en croute in a dimly lit room, decadent French decor, chandeliers and antiques at..."

Krispie.kremes.

"You walk in, and it’s like you’ve stepped into a French bistro, which it kinda is actually, so that works out quite nicely. “Le Menu” is..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Jugernauts.com | Dinner at CK was an easy fantastic dining experience. Everything about the meal was outstanding – from the top tier service to the..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

" Claire's Kitchen has a bar upstairs, the service is amazing, and the food is equally as wonderful. It does come at a price of about $50pp..."

Tina T

"Chef Claire is turning out classic French food, pitched a bit more haute than plain old cuisine bourgeoise but without all the fussiness of modern..."

Prick With A Fork

"Here they serve comfort French bistro food with a modern touch. I have a soft spot for scallops and the scallops here are so succulent and..."

Lily Chang

"Classic French. With its moody lighting, lush interiors and hearty food, Claire's Kitchen is a welcome sanctuary from the chaos on Oxford Street. We..."

Orange_tree

"Outstanding. I'm so impressed with this little gem. The food, service and ambiance is what you'd expect from a French Restaurant. All the wait staff..."

Kim Archer Adcock

"Out of this world food and the service is the best in Syndey!! Highly..."

James Aspinall

"What an amazing experience. Claire's truly surpassed any expectation we had & more. The canard en croute was a celebration with every mouthful & the..."

Laura

"Feed her here. A trip to Oxford Street is a rarity for me these days as it is to find an elegant French bistro cheek by jowl (so to speak) with The..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"Magnifique!. This is easily the best French restaurant in sydney. The service is amazing from the moment you walk in. Lovely staff who are friendly..."

Bryanabonyo

"Amazing food, service and atmosphere.. Amazing restaurant. Exceptional food and efficient, sharp service. HIGHLY..."

Scott

"Delicious dishes with exceptional service. Only downside the Claire's is finding parking but with great food like this I would happily return to try..."

Lydz

"Lovely atmosphere, super friendly staff, amazing good, huge portions! Such value for money, we were so full after sharing an entree and the..."

Maree Gergich

"Vive La France. Celebration meal on saturday night at the perfect place. Located in oxford st, Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon is a great choice for..."

Lynne Linda Connor

"Friends took me here for my birthday and all I can say is WOW. We were stunned with how good it was. The cheese soufflé for entre was delicious and..."

Rachel Freeland

"A really excellent place. Friendly wait staff and outstanding food made for a great evening with my son. If it's on the special list do have the John..."

Pokedeb

"Perfect. Everything about Claire's Kitchen has been amazing, every visit.Food - never disappoints. I have always been happy with whatever I..."

Emma-n

"Great food and service. I have wanted to try this restaurant for a while, so when the opportunity came, I made a booking for dinner and it did not..."

Miffy7

"So delicious and the service was wonderful! I will surely..."

Monica

"What a showcase of stunning and delicious creations to savour! Highlights include the escargot- the garlic butter seals the deal. Mushroom crepes is..."

Camfaith

"Had dinner here with my partner, everything was great. nice setting, service was very good, food was great.i had the rabbit terrine for entree..."

Zebedee

"I have been disappointed many times by dimmi's 50% discount as the restaurants with the offer usually don't deliver what's up to standard. But..."

LookAtMyTummy

"Date Night!. Everything was delicious! Wonderful service until we asked for the bill. I had to ask three times. We will be returning..."

Jaques

"Great food, atmosphere, decor and service.. This was my first time going to a French restaurant and I must say it blew me away! Waiters were very..."

Jackie

"Love everything about this restaurant from the polite French waiters to their superb food! Probably the best eye fillet I have ever had, it was..."

Daniela Grönberg

"An exquisite restaurant. Dined here on the Friday night that just past, and the restaurant was probably one of the best French restaurants I have..."

Su Lwin

"Lovely. I came here with my boyfriend and enjoyed every aspect of the experience. The food was divine, the service was excellent and the ambiance and..."

Lauren Eardley

"Absolute Bliss. The combination of fine food and excellent service is a rare find in Sydney. This restaurant manages to do everything! An added bonus..."

Jeremy Lawrance

"Great night out. I hadn't eaten French Food in quite a while. I had a great night out here. Alot of it is quite traditional but they do it..."

Restaurant Roamer

"Excellent Food and Wine. To celebrate Bastille Day, a meal and a French restaurant is called for. After reading the reviews of Claire's Kitchen, we..."

Gold Member

"Heaven. I absolutely love this place. It is quite possibly my favourite French restaurant in Sydney. Everything is perfect, the food, the service..."

Elise

"Amazing french food. If it wasn't for Dimmi I would have never heard of this place.The bf & i were initially skeptical of how good a french..."

Jeanne Yu

"Food, service and atmosphere.... The nightly special, French onion soup was delicious. The large beef fillet, truffle mash w/ red wine jus was cooked..."

Syrahlover

"Amazing :). Absolutely delicious from entree to main and even squeezed in dessert.All the team and Claire :) thankyou thankyou thankyou..."

Molly

"Four thumbs up. Well done Marc (aka Claire) and team. Authentic French at realistic prices, the chateaubriand, the canard pie, escargot, simply..."

Urbanfork

"Birthday party at Claires Kitchen. Yesterday I had my birhtday party at Claire's Kitchen. What a night it was! I cannot praise Marc and his staff..."

Helen

"Excellent food. I came here for my girlfriend's birthday and it was a very pleasant experience. The decor was nice and interesting but the food was..."

Barflairer

"Splendid. I took my partner here for Valentine's Day and it couldn't have been more romantic. The service was impeccable whilst still being warm and..."

Obre

"Amazing!! I booked a large group table for my partners birthday and everything from the friendly service the moment we walked in, the efficiency and..."

Jason Whitty

"One of the best restaurants that I have ever been. A true French menu prepared very well. I had a great dinner with my fiancée and will love to..."

Gabi Herlin

"WOW!! My girlfriend and I decided to try a French restaurant in Sydney. I was more than impressed. The service was excellent! The food was absolutely..."

Pedro

"What a surprise.. Wow, what a treat.Two of us had the most enjoyable meal served by excellent waiters who were friendly but not familiar and no..."

Eatfest

"Amazing 5-7 deal on Friday night. Delicious cocktails (and a good range, too) and very tasty and fancy canapés. Great service, friendly waiters...."

YvetteAnna

"One of the best place in Sydney amazing food for a good price... I will be back very soon for cheese souffle and duck..."

Val

"Have been to Claire's twice now and I have to say the food is great, three cheese souffle and the beef was scrumptious. Escargots are also good..."

Chris

"Wow, très superbe! Amazing steak and escargot! Dessert of mandarin sorbet was..."

MattMan

"Great food and great serviceFood was devine made better by the great service. French food is always better when the waiter is French. Would..."

Alan B

"Went there Sunday for lunch for a friends birthday .. The minute I walked in I knew I was somewhere very special .. the welcome was warm & very..."

Laura Venner

"I am seriously grasping for superlatives that would truly do this establishment justice. Perhaps I can just say that my mother's birthday is..."

Jules Andrews

"Delicious & wonderful ambience. Great wine menu, fantastic selection of high quality french wines by the glass (ranged from about $9-14) from..."

Foodlover

"Loved it! The food was pure heaven, along with the atmosphere and service. One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. It is quite..."

Matthew Rigley

"Chateau briande was divine! Great drinks, good food. Waiters were gorgeous! Only downside was the traffic noise. I had the steak tartare (yums) then..."

Basil

"Recommended. I've never posted a review before, but last night we enjoyed a lovely meal at Claire's Kitchen and I'd like to share our experience and..."

Natalia

"Vive la France! - mais...... We had a nice evening at this classy restaurant, which makes a great improvement to Oxford Street, but it could have..."

Pewit

"Claire's Kitchen @ Le Salon is Something Special. My partner and I had the pleasure of dining at the first night of trade for Claire's Kitchen last..."

Darren

"Great French restaurant close to the centre of the city. The quality of the food was consistently excellent across all courses and dishes. The..."

James Unwin

"Such a delight to walk in off the busy street and be welcomed into the calm and sumptuous space that is Claire’s kitchen. The food is always..."

James D

"A perfect finish to our trip to Sydney. Four of us enjoyed a perfect dinner here. Amazing service in particular by Valentin. Very hard to pick the..."

Raine P

"Great french restaurant with nice atmosphere and live music upstairs. Staffs were friendly and attentive, gave us a good recommendation on food which..."

Lauren J

"Found this place due to a deal on The Fork. Great find. Nice french food with cute ambience. The baguette was a touch stale and service forgot us a..."

N C

"While Claire's kitchen isn't the best french restaurant in Sydney, I have to say I have never had a bad dish here and the staff are always really..."

Kurt Poniewierka

"Very friendly service. Love the beef tartare (just be minded the portion of this dish is quite..."

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