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Macleay Street Bistro
91/100 (1412 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
French
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Escargot
Creme Brulee
Salad
Steak Tartare
Scallops
Crepes
Duck
Crème Brulée
French onion soup
Garlic Prawns
Oyster
Lamb
Mussels
Fish
Profiteroles
Parfait
Steak Frites
Salmon
Prawns
Beef
Sit down
European
French
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
BYOB
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I can't rate this restaurant highly enough! We booked under "First Table" which meant we received 50% off the food bill but we were treated exactly..."
Nancy Coletta
"It was my first time trying this place with my dear friend. Service was outstanding so as the food. Friendly environment. Being food fanatic I do..."
Nabil Joyan
"Awesome food, and impeccable service from the French, Italian and Irish staff! Came back for dessert!!! Doucettes from USA..."
Kristine Doucette
"I can't rate this restaurant highly enough! We booked under "First Table" which meant we received 50% off the bill but we were treated exactly the..."
Julie Forde
"Exceptional customer service, amazing food and great ambience. Would definitely recommend and will be back again for..."
Jose Rendon-Bolivar
"Outstanding food ,service , the best pate I have tasted in 40 years in the industry , absolutely loved this..."
Ian Jorgensen
"Say great place for local. I have been there for years and the food and service just keeps getting better!!!! Well done guys..."
Fernando Andres Bravo Hernandez
"I can;t remember when I had such a wonderful meal / experience. a busy atmosphere with superb food both authentic and being outstandingly..."
Tony Broun
"Fanatic food and brilliant service. Cosy and intimate. A definite inclusion in our favourite..."
George Mastoris
"Exceptional all round. Food - service - wine: tick! Tick! Tick! We had a great lunch there today. Very highly..."
Tom Munro
"Located at the 'Paris End' of Potts Point, Macleay St Bistro is an intimate and charming little bistro that takes me back to the simple pleasures of..."
Made Like Mum's
"MACLEAY ST. BISTRO02 9358 489173A Macleay St, Potts Point NSWIf there was a song about this dining experience, it would have to be the 1972 all-time..."
Hungry Diner
"Recently dined here for our anniversary and the staff were very attentive. We were greeted with flowers on our table and two glasses of champagne..."
Renee
"Macleay St Bistro is in it's 37th year of operations and has long term standing customers. I have been to Macleay St Bistro twice last year and I am..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"If memory serves me correctly, nostalgia never tasted quite as good as chef Damien Wright’s Sunday Roast for Two ($76) at Macleay Street..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"wonderful french food, with what can only be described as exemplary service. when restaurant staff are professionals in the truest sense of the word;..."
Andrewrd1970
"Always wanted to try this place and happened to be on First Table. Well, what can we say, the food was excellent, service great. An authentic..."
Nhung Tran
"Celebrating 35 years since opening, this restaurant does superb french food! ⭐The snails with butter is absolutely devine. 🤤Ended up..."
Jwswong
"We Sydney-siders are a lucky bunch, living amongst a cornucopia of culinary delights that will take your tastebuds on a journey around the world...."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Located along Macleay Street, Potts Point, Macleay Street Bistro is a venue that gives you wonderful memories after you visit them. And that’s not..."
Foodblogs
"This French and very Parisienne fine dining restaurant, with outside seating, was very busy for a Thursday night. Inside, the mirrors open up this..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"Macleay Street Bistro is a Sydney dining institution serving classic French Cuisine. They are currently celebrating 35 years of service with a 1970s..."
Thewhereto
"good taste! great service! I love the food! Definitely come back! Such a warm place to chat with friends. We came out late to celebrate our..."
Sharon Ni
"I went to this restaurant a few days ago and it was great. The waiter was lovely, the food was nothing short of amazing- for entrees we had the..."
Mandita Jacobs
"Modern Australian food with a French twist, Macleay St Bistro will become a favourite that you will keep going back to! Great food, great service,..."
Natalie
"I've lived in the area for 15 years and Macleay Street Bistro has always been my favourite go to place in Potts Point.  Food and service always..."
Ho Hum
"Overall experience was awful awful. My friend and I went there for dinner on 18 April 2015. The restaurant was somehow empty and it's clear that..."
Rjgj0106
"That barramundi is the BEST BARRAMUNDI I’ve ever had. The crispy skin of the barramundi is amazingly fantastic and you couldn’t render a crustier..."
Mademoiselle Mange A Sydney
"Great Food Great Night. We recently went to Macleay Street Bistro and had a wonderful meal. My duck salad starter was delicious and the special veal..."
Mjwjlm
"Comfy and just "really nice". I am tired of snotty reviews stressing the lack of currency and trendiness here. We have been 3 times in the last..."
Semi-Local
"Awesome flavours and exceptional service. Make sure you make a booking otherwise you'll be turned away. A great special..."
Dan
"Great food and amazing service! Price was reasonable n will go back..."
Violet
"Best Sunday Roast I've ever had. Almost licked the plate. Huge serving. Fantastic service too - very helpful with suggesting what to order. Very glad..."
Kieranb
"Been to Macleay Street Bistro few times and it was very good. Very consistent and good value for money. It's simple yet charming décor makes me feel..."
Ronny Susanto
"This is a small cosy establishment. I think it might be too small for its popularity. But it might what lent to its warmth and cosiness. Nothing..."
Justine Lau
"Intimate dining experience. The food is good with all the favourites on the menu, at times like this I wish I had a dining partner to share. I settle..."
Simon H
"This venue has been on my list ever since I saw their French Onion soup on my feed. I had never tried it before and I wanted this place to be the one..."
Jess - jreats
"Macleay Street Bistro delivers authentic traditional French cuisine. The portions are generous and our food was cooked to perfection. The staff are..."
Lis
"Absolutely delicious! Came here the other night with my partner without a booking and they were more than accommodating. Had steak tartare & parfait..."
Lauren LeBlanc
"You know that feeling you have when you know you walk into a place and the food will be amazing? This is it! While visiting from Melbourne, as soon..."
Marie Lauren
"I’m first time have French cuisine. These dishes are fabulous. I and my friends very enjoy that moment. Thank you Chefs and..."
Nancy Jhang
"The staff were exceptional. I felt like I was Emily in Paris and experiencing traditional French cuisines. I am a major fan their mains • Organic..."
Julia Truong
Bistro Papillon
89/100 (2153 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Steak Tartare
Quail
Bouillabaisse
Pasta
French onion soup
Salad
Beef Bourguignon
Duck
Snails
Crème Brulée
Coq au Vin
Mussels
Cassoulet
Profiteroles
Tarte Tatin
Raclette
Cakes
Prawns
Lamb
Escargot
Confit
Pesto
Baguette
Fish
Ice Cream
Pork
Creme Brulee
Beef
Parfait
Sit down
French
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
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..."
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..."
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"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
Le Petit Flot
85/100 (659 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
French
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Salad
Salmon
Prawns
French onion soup
French Onion Soup
Beef Cheeks
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Sit down
European
French
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I was very impressed with everything. Good value for Sydney. Every dish was excellent and prepared well. Had private dining room (we were so noisy..."
Kent William Maddock Jr
"Very happy with my trio taster. The pork belly, lamb rib and beef cheek was beautiful. The restaurant has lovely ambiance and very French. Our..."
Kate Melissa Knedler
"Amazing food, my steak was incredible. Can't wait to come back when I'm in Syd again next week � Highly recommend. Portion size was impressive,..."
Kane Mortimer
"Great value for excellent food and the staff provided really good service. We were a group of 5 on a Friday evening and were made to feel very..."
Trevor J Weeding
"Beautiful French style restaurant! Been there for breakfast and dinner, both really pleasant! Friendly kitchen and floor staff! Definitely will be..."
Juan Yanez
"Came here for lunch and it was beautiful! A hidden gem in the middle of the city. Will definitely be coming..."
Greer Rorke
"Second time proved the first was not a fluke ...great service and the food was amazing. It's a real inner city stand out that seems very few are..."
Pam McKenzie
"Beautiful food and friendly staff. What more could you..."
Mark-Leon Thorne
"Awesome place, the meat was delicious ! Will go back..."
Sebastien Montibeller
"Very accommodating service, delicious food in a great location. Will be back. Thank..."
Cassandra Radalj
"Awesome Food. Great atmosphere. Friendly wait-staff. Highly..."
Deddy Henuk
"I dined here with a friend on a Friday night. The restaurant felt a little bit disjointed but I think that was because it was quiet when we were..."
Theeconomicfoodie
"Popped in for Sunday morning Brekkie with the wife and kids. Menu is really good. Food was amazing. Chili Relish rocked. Kids smashed everything..."
Sahaj Singh
"We actually come here all the time as regulars (we’ve been here literally 20 times) because of the convenient location, great service, pleasant..."
Aimee.
"We were a group of 12 people on a Friday evening so we had the private room at the back. It's a beautiful room that I'd definitely recommend for big..."
Chey_ct
"Best French onion soup I’ve had!!Lovely service, beautiful food. So glad I tried it out. The beef cheek was so tender it melted off the fork!!..."
Mo Loves Chilli
"A beautiful space, great concept and incredible food! Tartare and capellini pasta were my faves and i'll 100% be returning. Its BYOB but the wine..."
Peilyngeorgia Tan
"Dinner here a few days ago with my partner and we both thought the food was excellent. Very very nice, we could not fault any of it... that said, we..."
Brett Richards
"Great place for celebrations, the venue is spacious and elegant and waitstaff are attentive. We had a selection of entrees. We had the carpaccio,..."
Kellybeans
"Yum loved all the food generous portions don't be put off by the fact this is in a hotel- the food and service are excellent. They also have a 2..."
Seal
"I was despairing at not being able to find a table for dinner without a booking, and I ended up here at Le Petit Flot purely because it was attached..."
Marisa Pintado
"Located inside a hotel near Pitt street, this French restaurant is truly a hidden gem. We hardly give any restaurant a fiver unless..."
Passionate Foodies
"Food was good and portions were decent. We had kingfish carpaccio and prawns wrapped in angel hair pasta with truffle oil. Both were delicious,..."
Kim
"Had dinner here on a quiet tuesday night. The restaurant is kind of hidden inside a hotel in a laneway. But inside its nice modern, service was..."
Prawnyha
"I was really impressed with the quality of food in this new restaurant. I attended a function here so the evening started with some canapes, crispy..."
EML
"Found this restaurant on fork app. Made a booking after reading the reviews from others. Wow..we really enjoyed the food there! Great ambient..."
Mark Kong
"Love the food here! They also have vegetarian / gluten free options. Good selection of wines. The angel hair pasta and wagyu beef cheeks with carrot..."
T T
"I and my wife had a nice dinner yesterday on Thursday evening at this hidden-gem French restaurant located in a CBD boutique hotel. The foods are..."
Rudy Gunawan
"Every dish was served with some great flavours but the “braised beef cheeks” was just one, not two but also limited with content on the plate...."
S. McMahon
"Romantic restaurant hidden away on second floor of a hotel, with fantastic food and warming service. We loved the food here. They felt fresh and..."
Terry Hur
"Hidden gem. Very glad to have stumbled across it as a friend was staying at the hotel. Quality food and lovely service...."
Richard Mehrtens
"Classy spot with nice atmosphere. Not too heavy on the portion size but very tasty food. All dishes ordered were very nicely done. Enjoyed a nice..."
Sameera Anupriya Perera
Gavroche Chippendale
83/100 (2272 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
French
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Escargot
Duck Confit
Salad
Confit
Crab
Hanger steak
Scallops
Crepes
Duck
French onion soup
Snails
Oyster
Cassoulet
Mussels
Quenelle
Profiteroles
Tarte Tatin
Steak Frites
Lamb
Fish
Foie gras
Beef
Sit down
French
European
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Another french restaurant my friend picked for my birthday. it s a nice atmosphere with friendly staff. truffles can be added to any dishes for..."
EaT EAT EAT
"With an oversized carved wooden bar, hand-painted tiled walls, four-metre antique French silk weaver’s table, and 1950 Parisian VeloSoleX motorised..."
The RnB Diary
"Great restaurant serving traditional French cuisine in a romantic..."
LA
"I dined here with a friend and used a Fork 50% deal. We were warmly greeted and seated at a nice table. We received water and the menu immediately...."
Theeconomicfoodie
"Located in The Old Rum Store near Spice Alley, this French restaurant exudes charm with its fit out. We were warmly greeted and seated quite quickly...."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Beautiful interior and friendly staff! The scallop entree was amazing, and the escargot were nicely flavoured too. The creme brûlée was smooth and..."
Eunifoodie
"Gavroche is situated on the 1st floor of a new building in the kensington st eating precinct. Not really visible from the street level but has been..."
Mojoic
"This is a pretty good French restaurant located in Kensington Street. The decor and ambience is very reminiscent of Paris except with more space..."
IEats
"Somewhat of a hidden gem in the myriad of restaurants at Chippendale and probably our new favourite in the French bistro category. So..."
Brunonono...
"Really delicious moules mariniere, mushroom risotto and prawn ravioli. Great atmosphere with interesting decor. The service was excellent..."
VVc Trio
"It’s so hard to decide where to eat on Spice Alley! But our decision was made for us, somewhat, in that not everything is open on a Sunday night...."
Andy Quan
"Felt like I was back in Paris! Got the three course Paris menu with side broccoli and wine! Fantastic layout! Fantastic vibe! Friendly and welcoming..."
Gourmet Rocket
"Everything you would expect from a classic French bistro, done with care and dare I say love? We shared a few entrees: trout tartar which had that..."
CherryPie
"We came here for late brunch on a Saturday and were amazed to find the place empty. The owner greeted us at the door. I liked his French humour and..."
Mr Fussy
"I've been here several times as a treat for myself and my loved ones. It's got a beautiful, and luscious French decor with warm, candle-lit lighting..."
Sher L
"We came here from Melbourne with a group of 5 and I must say every single one of us enjoyed it.Service was fantastic, food was really nice..."
Scotty
"I decided to catch up with a few friends this week over an intimate dinner at Bistrot Gavroche. This intimate French bistro is located in the heart..."
Li-Chi Pan
"Vanessa:  Every now and then I come across restaurants that conjure up feelings of nostalgia, of roads once travelled. This was true of our recent..."
Forfoodssake
"Lovely and authentic French food (and I know because Im French... also my profile pic is from there) They have great service by lovely French guys,..."
Viviane Chen
"I have been wanting to dine at Bistrot Gavroche sine it opened and it did not disappoint. Walking in, it reminded me of the classic bistros in France..."
Princess Greedy Guts
"Great food. Friendly service. Went for brunch and couldnt fault anything we ate. Would return. Had bottomless champagne and glass was never empty...."
Alex.mcnee
"Move over Sydney’s smashed avocado, I’ve found Bistrot Gavroche – a French bistro in the heart of Sydney serving up a Parisian brunch with..."
Jo Hombsch
"You HAVE to get their bone marrow on sourdough as an entree - it was outstanding!! I'd come back just for that. As it came out, we thought it was..."
Audrey Svoboda
"We were reminiscing about the fact that 10 years ago one would have struggled to find a good French bistro but now there are a plethora to choose..."
Thefoodantiblog
"We were invited to Bistrot Gavroche for an event called Only Lyon. Thi event was to promote the city of Lyon and their interactive food museum "The..."
Thewhereto
"The winter of 2016 will always be remembered as the winter of French restaurants in my diary. Bistrot Gavroche was the third French restaurant I..."
Su Lwin
"made a booking at 8 on saturday night,the atmosphere was actually cozy,the staff gave you a hot greetings,ordered a pork terrine and escargots for..."
Marco
"Love the atmosphere in this new French bistro tucked away in Kensington Street precinct.All the dishes we had on our visit were delicious ! The..."
Monica
"This restaurant exudes all things French. From greetings to authentic music to even escargot. Frequented by many businessmen and women, this..."
Andrew Ear
"We ate lunch here today and it was all to a high standard. Service was professional, attentive, and on the mark. Surroundings were nice to look at,..."
Satch Vitz
"The bone marrow on sourdough causes clamours of excitement when it lands on our table. One slice of toasted sourdough is covered in slices of bone..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"A fabulous new French restaurant at the heart of Kensington St! Had such an amazing lunch starting with complimentary Gougères and ending with..."
Randomness_of_existence
"Mesdames et Messieurs, there is a new French restaurant in Sydney. Bistro Gavroche has opened up in the culinary hotspot Chippendale, right opposite..."
Chris Chow
"Had a really great long lunch here on Saturday. From the service to the drinks to food to the venue, this fabulous new Sydney restaurant is a must..."
Tegan Brusentsev
"How utterly stunning... magic location, superb food, discrete yet attentive & friendly wait staff. This place is a bit hard to find, parking..."
Marrickville Boys
"Had brunch here on a quiet afternoon, they graciously offered us a table near the window. Our favourite was definitely the seafood ravioli, highly..."
wyeong l
"Thank you so much allowed us to still have lunch for mother's day even though we were late. We had our elderly mother who can't walk fast. Food..."
Shani Ranaweera
"Good impression of a French bistro and well worth a flight of stairs. The setting is on point as is the menu, everything you expect appears on the..."
Simon H
"Amazing food! Best duck confit I've ever had. So flavoursome and tender! Snails were delicious as well. Service was friendly and..."
Rebecca Bui
"Fantastic french dining experience with a few friends after movie. Nicely decorated space and warm atmosphere. Food is generally good, highly..."
Guapi He
"Nice cosy atmosphere with very delicious French food. The Duck liver parfait was so delicious, the steak was cooked well to our liking. And my..."
Angela Wong
"My husband and I tried Gavroche for the first time as a pre-theatre menu before the Moulin Rouge show. They had a set menu called 'Temptation' and it..."
Annie Nguyen