TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

La Renaissance Patisserie (the Rocks)

89/100 (2529 ratings)

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"Thoroughly enjoyed the pork, bacon and fennel sausage roll. Surprisingly moist filling! I'm not normally a dessert person but couldn't resist trying..."

Silva Star

"The pastry itself was delicious, but a little pricey. Also my food was attacked by a pigeon in the garden seats so I could only eat half :(. The..."

Tuna

"This place has the best plain butter croissant. Good price, beautiful place and cozy environment. Very good choice spending my weekend morning here..."

Vellencia Yanto

"Simply Beautiful cakes and cookies. Coffee was tad cold but their cakes are to die for. I ended up getting 2 boxes of assorted cakes. I will be back..."

Unassumed

"La Renaissance cafe in The Rocks. One of the best patisseries in Sydney. Love their coffee and cakes. Creme brûlée is a must..."

Steven Gu

"Great patisserie, the cheesecake is really good, so is the Zulu. Friendly staff, it's a small place so it can get a bit busy and crowded inside...."

Quentin Zil

"The cheese cake was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. A nice little tanginess to it. 4 star as the staff was not very attentive and the..."

Alexis Chiu

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Kitty Tang

"BEST EVER cakes and pastries in the Rocks area!! I bought three different varieties for a taste and defo LOVED it all! Going back for sure need to..."

ILoveFood

"I’ve only tried their macaroons here and they were so delicate and delicious - just the right amount of sweetness. Their barista is so friendly and..."

Eunifoodie

"Decided to swing by this cafe after hearing many good things about it. Located in the rocks area, this is a cafe offering many delicious looking..."

Sunshine

"The cakes here are amazing in visuals and taste. I bought a cake here for my mums birthday and she was very happy with it. The staff are nice and had..."

Helen

"Oh my globbb this apple turnover ($4.50) was so perfect in terms of filing to pastry ratio. Also not too sweet and generously filled with apples...."

Chewie

"I picked the cake Monet this time. It tastes great with a thin layer of white chocolate on the outside, there are also fruits on top of the cake, so..."

The Peppermint Mermaids

"We are never disappointed with any of our experiences here! Situated at a stunning location and a similarly wonderful cafe environment inside, this..."

Helen & Michelle

"French Cafe with heavenly pastriesRoaming around the Rocks, Mrs and I stumbled into this cafe. It is off the beaten path but a treasure..."

Moodie_Foodie

"My 27th birthday cake! Strong taste of passion fruit and other berries( forgot name of the cake) . But it’s a bit too sweet for me, I only ate 1..."

Miss Song

"I love the packaging. So sturdy and classy. They were so caring while putting the cakes in the boxes and even provided spoons. Environmentally..."

Pinicolada

"Have never purchased a cake from here that I haven't loved! It's often my first choice when I need to buy a birthday cake for someone.I've never had..."

DailyDevours

"I haven’t bought a cake here that has disappointed. The most recent cake I’ve tried was the Goya cake which was an amazingly delicious mix of..."

Annie Nguyen

"The desserts in this cafe are as beautiful as arts! And also very tasty. Hard for me to make a choice. I had Monet, Brûlée and flat white this time..."

Evelyn Chen

"The pastries here are good, but I mostly come for coffee. Its the only exceptional place in the Rocks for coffee and so worth the pastry queues to..."

TrufflePig

"+3 not just pastries and cakes+1 but beautifully crafted+1 mouthfuls of joyNoise level: conversation at normal speaking..."

Catherine

"The loveliest cafe in the city! The Rocks is probably my favourite place in Sydney to go and I always have to pop into here for a quick pastry or..."

Laura Cohen

"Nice little French place with an open courtyard at the back perfect for lazy afternoons with nice coffee/tea and lovely cakes that will transport..."

QueenBee

"This place is surely a WOW and I couldn’t believe can find such a beautiful bakery in this tourism location. Had the renowned almond croissant..."

Panda Lover

"The food tastes great. It wasn't too sweet and the pastry on the bottom added great texture to the experience. The atmosphere of the cafe was..."

TD

"Popped by this cute cafe 20 mins before it closed, after a friend recommended it to me. They have a variety of desserts but also savoury pastry...."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Headed to La Renaissance for breakfast prior to our trip to Manly and we didn't regret it. The pastries here are so good! We had the pies, cheese..."

The Engineer Eats

"Their ham and cheese croissant is the best! The coffee taste good as well. I really love the backyard outdoor seating. It felt like I was in having..."

Gece

"Went in a raining day and enjoyed my afternoon tea with my friend after shooting a short film. He also had a take away for his girlfriend, who liked..."

Silver

"A warm little patisserie at the rocks that felt just like home. From ordering the cake online, staff had exceptional service throughout the process...."

Benkyousuru

"This is the place for really good quality cakes and pastries - the best almond croissant ever! The fruit tart and citron/lemon tart were delicious..."

MSG_Traveller

"Great tasting tiramisu pastry though not a huge fan of the orange hint. I do prefer the original. Portion size could’ve been a bit more generous...."

Saket S.PANDIT

"This place got a backyard and it is a good place to go for a lazy afternoon, have fun with friends. I ordered a monet cake and it is quite good,..."

Yukko

"So I am always critical with cakes cause I believe all cakes taste the same.. Nothing special.. just looks good but the taste are always a let down...."

Iwan W

"One of best desserts in town! :) it’s also a perfect place to hang out with your friends as their courtyard is just have the perfect atmosphere..."

Ainy Zheng

"One of the best places to go for cake and coffee chocolate essentially anything sweet in the CBD! It's an equally egalitarian breakfast lunch brunch..."

Arijit Das

"Love having brunch here. All the cakes and patisseries are yummy. Pastries are crunchy and cakes specially Larme de Gauguin and Le roi..."

Deb

"Enjoyable place to visit and eat. Very authentic food! I visited France 3 months ago and this made me feel nostalgic about my time there. Lots of..."

Jessica

"The Food is great, and place looks really nice. I strongly recommend the French twist it is really tasteful. These staff are really welcoming and..."

Nayef Albert Abi Said

"SO good!!!! Tried 4 pastries and each of them was amazing. My favourite was the white chocolate mousse pastry ( was it the Monet?) And the teardrop..."

Kritika Kamath

"Any visit to The Rocks means a pitt stop to La Renaissance Courtyard Cafe - I've been heading here for years for their delicious macarons and have..."

Neateatsydney

"Ok, just hanging about and my wife loves cake. Saw this from the corner and we made a beeline. There is a great selection of extraordinary cakes. The..."

Danny G

"My partner purchased the 'Milles Feuilles' for my birthday and it was probably the best cake I ever had. The level of sweetness was just right and..."

Katrina

"One of the best patisserie in Sydney. I love all their cakes and the service is excellent too. Chef Jean-Michel and his team are doing great things..."

The Hand That Bites

"Great bakery! Lots of variety and great location in the quaint area in the Rocks. Highly recommend this place . My fav was Vanilla Slice......omg the..."

Wanderlust

"Celebrating @smoothchocfest over the weekend, we opted for the "Goya" and the "Le Roi Soleil" from @Larenaissance. The cakes were perfect, and not..."

Famishedduo

"Cheese cake.They are famous with their cheese cake.Cheese cake is nice and smooth with hint lemon scented after taste. This place has..."

Culinary Artist

"The ladies at the counter were very warm and welcoming, and explained the recommendations well. Came here with my friend from France, and boy was he..."

Gstarfoodie

"Amazing experience. The chef was incredibly humble in discussing chocolate and pastry with us - these truffles and baked goodies were so amazing...."

Issac_eatsalot

"Located in the Rocks, La Renaissance is well known for its amazing desserts. Always packed even up to close, there's an inside courtyard area for..."

Will Eat Yum

"Super friendly staffs, very attentive. Bought some croissants and 3 cakes, goya, vivladi and menot.They were all very very good indeed, money..."

Marvin Ding

"A favourite of my parents for 20 years! This French patisserie offers exceptional French pastries including a range of baguettes and sweet cakes..."

Verity Gresswell

"Went to La Renaissance about 5pm before they're close to get a whole cake for celebration. About that time there's limited choices of cake available..."

Kravengerfoodie

"I went to La Renaissance Cafe at lunchtime and I ordered croissant, monet and rival black star.Croissant was very crispy and fluffy which was..."

Keito09

"So delicious!!! Great spot. Good coffee. They have a lovely back patio as well. It's easy to find from the train or bus stations. The staff are very..."

Kate Fuller

"Waiting for my girlfriend who was climbing up on the Sydney bridge so I walked around in the rocks and came across to this little cafe. The frontshop..."

Midi Et Soir

"This is my favourite cake shop in Sydney,u must go there.every single cake has a unique flavour n I love everything.i don't know what should I eat..."

Princess Pan

"It was a beautiful sunny day with a cool breeze. It was a weekend and naturally, the main strip was pumping and busy. All the seats outside the cafe..."

Occasionalist

"Really loved their mille feuille and Zulu! If you're lucky you might have rainbow lorikeets checking you out. They eat sugar but other customers may..."

Hui Min Yau

"After looking at the markets on the weekend, we decided to give this place a go. There was a small line to order but the staff got through the orders..."

More Than Nourishment

"Oh my.. missus loves this outlet, been coming here 'gain n 'gain with takeaways to boot. This was my 1st as i dont go chasing sweety pies (no sweet..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"Perfect services & Friendly staff. If you want to have a brunch there on weekends, be aware that it just has about 5 small tables and 15..."

Daisy ZHANG

"As a dessert fanatic, I highly recommend this cafe (as long as you don't mind overdosing and going on a trip to sugar heaven). Since it was my first..."

Lyohl

"Definitely I will come here again. Love the cakes, and nest time I want to try cheese sticks, they are attractive. I like the cake 'Monet', white..."

Emerald Chiu

"Great pastries! Best almond croissant with apple filling ever! Cheese stick and quiche were yummy as well! #quiche #cheese #yummy #pastry #breakfast..."

Maria

"Great way to spend the afternoon. They have good selection of pastry and serves great coffee! Loved the pastries, and the chocolate truffles...."

Novi Sumarto

"I have only been here for take away once but I have to say I had one of the best cakes ever made by man. It was so fresh and full of flavour and the..."

Justin

"The desserts were appealing and the courtyard was lovely, however the service was a little too efficient. We were hoping to enjoy our afternoon tea..."

Seeaych

"This cafe has a special place in my heart. Reason being, it's helped me for every single birthday I've planned for the past year whenever I need a..."

Michael Li

"Awesome cakes in the Rocks.So hard to choose cake from so many beautiful one from the showcase.millefeuille is my favorite.The each..."

Erika-Anne

"For those who are unfamiliar with the history of the Rocks, it is an area which has been enriched with Australian history— from centuries old..."

The Plus Ones

"This little French patisserie situated at the rocks near Guylian's café. Easily spotted by the queue that floods or if its front door, the brown..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Every time I'm in Sydney I make my way to La Renaissance for a fresh butter croissant and something I've never tried on the menu - I'm yet to be..."

The Other Jenners

"Perhaps the best patisserie I have been to. Located in the rocks area of Sydney, just next to the harbour, this place became a must visit everyday..."

Mayank Arora

"Reached there around noon and it was quite crowded. The staff was nice and friendly. Will definitely come back and recommend to my friends since it..."

HJia Teo

"Popped in for lunch. You order at the counter, and then can sit in the lovely courtyard in the back. I had sort of a croque monsieur, but with a..."

Andy Quan

"Wow popped in for a look and couldn't go past the brioche. I gobbled it up standing so didn't get a chance for a nice picture of it. Truely buttery..."

Gabbys79

"The cabinet pastries and cakes all looked amazing. Gorgeous little courtyard space out the back and friendly staff. Good for a quick bite and a..."

AshleighH195

"Visited The Rocks on Easter Sunday and it was overflowing with people. Originally planned on visiting another food place for breakfast but the line..."

Bec

"Nice spot to stop and have a sweets break if you're in the area. Grab a seat out back in the courtyard and escape the hassles and crowd of tourists...."

Manz

"This place is a just visit if you're ever visiting the Rocks. Standing the test of time with beautiful innovative creations m, amazing quality and..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Excellent French patisserie boulangerie. The courtyard is beautiful to sit in and staff are very friendly. All of their cakes are amazing (just look..."

Emily

"Saddest thing is the rainbow lorikeets that are eating the sugar packets. Pity, because this is an authentic french cafe in a beautiful location. ..."

GPS Joe

"This place is just excellent. Always recommend people try this place. Authentic. Amazing almond croissants. Nearly as good as Black Star's pastries!..."

JT Esse

"A nice cafe in the middle of the Rocks with amazing french desserts. The only problem is there are too many treats to choose from. I eventually..."

The RnB Diary

"My favorite place for afternoon tea time around the rock.Their macaroons are the best, beautiful cakes. Hit chocolate is very nice..."

Ashley Xu

"After being recommended for their desserts, we visited La Renaissance Cafe for breakfast. We had the Beef Bourguignon Meat Pie and the Vivaldi cake..."

Reluctant Foodie

"Flashbacks to Paris - quiet courtyard leading into a tiny street, French language in the backgrounds, great croissant and a coffee and my bags packed..."

Igor

"La Renaissance Cafe has been loved for a long time but recently had great cause for celebration. I'm calling it the best French Patisserie in the..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great sausage rolls, beautiful almond croissants and really good coffee. Lovely quiet little courtyard out the back. We also shared the cherry..."

Rachel Hutton

"La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe, became the first Australian patisserie in the Southern Hemisphere to be officially inducted into the prestigious..."

GiGi MV

"Jean Michel Raynaud of La Renaissance Patisserie; the Sydney Rocks Institution with its amazing patisserie eats and pieshas been inducted into Relais..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"One of my favourite spots in Sydney. The courtyard is a peaceful and comforting spot for any casual catch up or light reading. Pastries are always on..."

Katharine Suy

"This little café is just so charming and I love the decor. When it comes to food, the éclairs are to die for! It brought back childhood memories...."

Sparkles

"I just love this café...Im always alone and they make me feel so welcome,like family.The food is really fantastic and service is just perfect.We are..."

Barbara-Louisa Walker

"When I learn the fact that La Renaissance is selling more than 1000 Almond Croissants each week.. I am sure they're making it clear it's one of their..."

Let's Nomnom

"Great food and desserts! I ordered cake from them for a birthday and the cake was beautifully made. Everyone had enjoyed the piece of cake. Recommend..."

Roanne Mao

"One of the few cafes in The Rocks that I don't classify as a tourist trap. Lines can be long but for good reason - the delicious French pastries and..."

Orange_tree

"After a walk to the newly opened Barangaroo Reserve, we stopped by for some tasty French pastries as a cheeky reward! We ordered our sweet treats..."

Khana

"I love this place. The coffee is great and all, but the baked goods are some of the finest I've had. The pork and fennel sausage roll is out of this..."

Samuel Ryan

"Everything this patisserie produces is pure quality. The pies and sausage rolls sold here are brilliant. We always buy our birthday cakes from here..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"I love this place! The courtyard is so cute and the food is delicious. The croissant jambon fromage is a must-try. Not your average ham and cheese..."

Bw_betman

"I went to this cafe for had some dessert a few days ago. I sat in their backyard or garden or whatever it's called. Really nice place for spend the..."

Yusuf Christian

"This place has been one of my favorite cafe in Sydney for years, coffee is okay but what is great about this little place is its ability to transport..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"So during the stay in Sydney, my friend with me visited this French café and we loved it. We sticked with Latte as usual (liked it). Then I had..."

Vivian LI

"Nice place for a cafe and a dessert! A bit expensive in but quality is without complaints! To try if u're around with friends or family. ..."

Maximilian

"A very nice and lively place to hangout if you manage to find a table for yourself. Ratatouille was really delicious. A must try. I had it along with..."

Pridhi

"Superb pastries. Coffee. Quiet courtyard out back. Authentic and delicious. What more can I say? ..."

George

"This patisserie has been in the rocks for years, they absolutely know what they are doing. The best French patisserie in Sydney, a must try!..."

Taryn Buchan

"One of my favourite cafes in Sydney. Great coffee and macarons. Rosewater and mandarin & milk chocolate macarons (AU$3 each) Service: :star :star..."

Rosanna

"Classic Black Forest cake was delicious and looked..."

Munchk1n

"Better than a box of Roses...your wife will forgive you.... ...for almost anything if you get her a Croquembouche for her birthday (like I did)...."

Mark Likestorideelephants

"Dessert run ... my favourite place for macarons & super chocolately cakes for my sweet tooth ... Variety of beautiful cakes and macaons Black..."

Janlifestyle

"Really love this place. If you are a chocoholic through and through, my favourite picks are the zulu and the chocolate tartlet. The entrance is small..."

Wanderingpiglet

"Always crowded and having people line up for their delicious macarons and cakes selection. They got dining area, mostly outdoor, at the back of their..."

Gondos.kitchen

"The cafe's decor is not fancy or superficial like Laduree or Rockpool. Personally I found the existing humble country-village style setting to be..."

GiGi MV

" One of my friends had a La Renaissance cake for her 18th as well, and on both occasions we were not disappointed. The acidity of the berry mousse..."

Shirley Song

"My birthday lunch this year was spent at a very relaxing and vintage cafe ! Mr C and I walked past this cafe a fewof times, and each time I was..."

Charn Tangson

"La Renaissance is a ‘bijou’ place and customers queue out the door on weekends with tables sprawling onto the street. Come at a quieter moment..."

Glutenfreewheeler

"The display of cakes will make your mouth water. Each one so delicately created you wonder if they’re too good to eat!..."

Noshbites

"I really enjoyed it here. The food was pleasing, the court yard was very welcoming and cosy and the staff were quite friendly. A perfect place for..."

Miss Kimbers

"They were spot-on, with a nice crisp that makes you go "WOW" as you bite into..."

The Bake-a-nista

"La Renaissance is a beautiful little secret located along a broad cobbled avenue in The Rocks..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"This cake was a bit too sweet, but lovely. I really enjoyed the cream wrapped with..."

Dolly

"A sweet binge round up of our time in Sydney to end off the first week in April. We stumbled upon La Renaissance Cafe Patisserie down by The Rocks..."

D

"When you walk in, you’re met with rows and rows of macarons, cakes, pastries and baguettes. Everything just looked so delectable...."

Daphne Law

"I first visited this little gem of a French pâtisserie back in 2007 and very much enjoyed their mixed berry tart but sadly it wasn't available this..."

Simon Leong

"La Renaissance not only stocks the range of Masterpiece pastries but also a whole ensemble of other sweet pastries, cakes, as well as savoury baked..."

Simon Park

"Ever since tasting my last year’s birthday cake from La Renaissance with melt-in-the-mouth delicate chocolate sheets and light-as-air mousse, I..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Great baguettes - all freshly made on the premises. Lovely coffee. The choice is yours to sit at the front amongst the hustle and bustle of The Rocks..."

Satiety Society

"Lovely croissants and great coffee. We will be..."

Pilks

"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!. I don't even know where to start with their cakes, it's all just beautiful! Let me tell you, I am quite obsessed with their..."

Aleisha Lam

"Amazing!. Every time I go to La Renaissance I try and order a different cake. Each is amazing. This has to be the finest cake shop in Sydney. Each..."

Greg

"Nice. Approaching this famous rocks patisserie around midday, we were greeted with the sight of a line of patrons queuing up literally out the door!..."

Anna001

"Hangout place. It is situated in the Rocks just behind Guylian cafe. It has a beautiful little courtyard out the back as well as seating out in the..."

Travelgeek39

"Still amazing. Haven't been here for about 6years and stopped by for a coffee and a tart (raspberry) for a total of $11 i was well satisfied to sit..."

Yulia

"Amazing pastries, croissants and great coffee. Enjoyed breakfast so much we got take away baguettes for lunch. All was exceptionally..."

Upsydaisy

"Beautiful pastries! Yum yum..."

Brianna McCoola

"Light fresh French provincial pies and the best in French pastries cooked on the premises. Fantastic courtyard cafe and seating out front where you..."

Tom

"I love this place!. Three of my favourite things... The Rocks in Sydney, Beautiful Pastries and cafe and out the back is a dream... Come to this cafe..."

Artistspace

"Magnifique!. La Renaissance is a magical little French patisserie tucked away down Argyle St, where once inside you're enchanted by the rows of..."

A.

"Wonderful desserts. Bought a variety of things to take away - both hot stuff and pastries. The desserts were better than the hot items in my opinion..."

Ronin47

"Best cakes in Sydney. Hands down the most amazing cakes in Sydney and so so so cheap it shocks me. They are not only aesthetically stunning but they..."

ShoopShoop

"My daughter and I were in Sydney for her birthday and had cakes from here twice.. best ever cheesecake. Thanks La..."

Debra Richters

"My fav cake shop EVER. They make the most beautiful cakes and the quality of the cakes are always high and consistent. A must every time when I go..."

Jessie Cai

"Excellent little bakery. Very busy and hard to get a table. Pies are yummo. We had cheesecake and a vanilla slice also. Coffee was good and nice and..."

Sunnycoast Girl

"Very good coffee and friendly counter staff. The whole experience was let down by the service of the girl who bought the coffee to our table. She did..."

Dan

"Perfect French. Do not pass this place..."

Bec

"Joyous. Walked past this place a few times before and the line had been out the door.Decided to finally give it a go and was VERY impressed. Had..."

Ra Ra Noodle

"Macarons, ham n cheese crossaint. Coffee...."

Dan Mandy Porter

"Tried the ham and cheese croissant with bechamel sauce. So tasty and the pastry was perfect! Cute little cafe often with a queue out the door however..."

Foodpornjournal

"Absolutely wonderful cafe! Walk along the markets and then stop here for a baguette or perhaps something sweet and its like you're in..."

Bansheebeat

"Best Patisserie in Australia!. You cannot go wrong with this place. The fruit tarts are delicious and the Tarte Tropézienne will amaze..."

Kelly

"Possibly the best croissant I have had! One of the best in Sydney. It is only a small store and there can sometimes be a line at lunch times but it..."

El Boopy

"Awesome French Patisserie. Once u stepped in the shop u will be attracted the whole loads of food in the fridge. Get the staff to recommend. But i..."

Poly Yen

"Will be back. We tried a wide selection of the macarons - though personally, they weren't the best, they were still very tasty. Will definitely be..."

Jananas

"Beautiful coffee... Might have to go back tomorrow for an almond crossiant or macaroon..."

Shona Hunt

"Great spot for something sweet. A drop in here often for a cafe and croissant/opera/friand/whatever looks tasty, and usually leave with dessert for..."

Kylie

"We found Renaissance on our first day in Sydney & kept going back! Beautiful baguettes, crunchy but soft, macaroons & OK coffee. Lots of French..."

Giles

"Get the croissant..."

Rebecca R

"10 out of 13 Best croissant + coffee i have had so far Nice coutyard In rocks so too many tourists - excellent in..."

100 In 50 Days

"Great coffee, delicious macarons. Cherry and pistachio is the winner! Melt-in-your-mouth with subtle but surprising flavor combos. Great arvo pick me..."

Suedy

"YUM!!!. Best Macaroons... Great..."

Kano

"I went to La Renaissance on Monday morning. It wasn't very busy so I could enjoy myself at the courtyard. It was relaxing and lovely. I had flat..."

Wrap 'n' Rice Thai Cafe

"Fantastic, should..."

Daruma

"Looked great. I had a choc macaron which was really good, but I had one from another place nearbye that was identical. I suspect they are not made in..."

Stalksmcgee

"Best Cheese Stick in Sydney. Felt peckish this afternoon and decided to try their cheese sticks 'coz I saw heaps piling on display. For $3, it's..."

Lea

"Heaven. Great food. Also has a hidden..."

Arlanara

"This place is always packed. Desserts are reasonably priced. Pistachio Macaroon is yummy but I would prefer more alcohol in their..."

Erin

"Don't pass it by. Good strong coffee and a beautiful range of pastry delights. Settle into a table in the courtyard and get stuck in. We are looking..."

Martin C

"Yes the macarons here are fantastic, even better than the 'famous' one at Balmain, which i had to queue ages for. Personally i would rather have my..."

Chris

"The place to be for your macaron cravings. All in all the best macarons ever. in sydney. haha can't say i've tried that many but sharing is caring..."

Ebonyandlace

"Best Patissiere in Sydney. The macarons here are the best I have ever eaten and that includes Paris. The family who own La Renaissance have now..."

Rosemary

"My favourite French patisserie in Sydney. Absolutely love the pastries and cakes, and the coffee is nice as well. They have the best almond..."

Anna Lynn

"🥖 chicken baguette sandwich 🥧 meat pie ☕️ coffee eclaire 🏠: @la_renaissance_patisserie 📍: The Rocks, Sydney 📝: La Renaissance is..."

Faa Papon

"This is my favourite patisserie in Sydney! Always have to stop here when in The Rocks. Excellent selection of cakes and pastries - with both classics..."

Vi Girgis

"A cute little French patisserie. Simply delicious items and great coffee. Prompt and friendly service. Highly..."

Matthew Martin

"They have delicious and fresh desserts and sweets. Also the coffee was good. It is not cheap but due to its..."

Sherif Essawi

"What they do, they do very well! The Patisserie is located on a relaxing strip with plenty of foot traffic and surrounding shops without feeling over..."

Andy Branson

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"Our meal at the Owl House in Sydney was simply outstanding, with excellent service provided Emir and Lizzie in a warm, welcoming environment that was..."

Marcus East

"This "local gem" is a must! Such a great team, excellent cocktails, great atmosphere and an amazing food and wine selection. Can't recommend The Owl..."

David Green

"Delicious food and even better cocktails. The service was also superb, would highly..."

Heather Sharpe

"We had the degustation with cocktail pairings on Saturday night and it was amazing!!! Even food I wouldn’t typically eat like oysters and scallops..."

Trudie Pursche

"An amazing evening and sensational dining experience devouring the degustation menu with matching wines and cocktails. Beautiful and gracious hosts,..."

MsMyra Camila

"Totally amazing food and the cocktails mind blowing. I highly recommend to everyone to go there- the funky atmosphere is..."

Vanessa Baxendale

"Best lamb dish I have ever had! Creative cooking with great drinks and amazing..."

Amarande Chauvet

"Will definitely recommend. Tried it for the first time last night. Great choice for a dinner date or small group as it's a small venue. Food was of..."

Adam Warren

"Amazing degustation with matching cocktails! Super thoughtful and perfectly paired. Every course flowed to the next one but also stood out..."

Julia Stephenson

"Thank you so much to the chef and Malcolm...the food was lovely and the matched cocktails sublime. I sat at the bar and was treated with great..."

Margot Keast

"Love everything about this place, food, wine, atmosphere,..."

Jacqui Bonner

"Great cocktails, beautiful food and amazing service. Love this place...."

Barry Gordon

"Been a while since we were there, but brilliant as ever. Cocktails are THE..."

Mike Loseby

"The cocktail degustation was delightful! Both the food and the drinks were delicious in their own right, but together were extraordinary..."

Mor Gyn

"This is one amazing wine/ cocktail bar if you are anywhere near here do not go past you will not be..."

Rufus Burns

"Always cosy. Service and food is..."

Shasta Marcelo

"Impeccable service and food. Thanks for a wonderfull..."

Niki Kenny

"The food blows me away every time and is constantly keeping up with current trends and whats in season. And then there is Owen... Simply the best bar..."

Rod Smith-White

"Wonderful evening, packed bar down stairs, great ambiance up stairs in the Resturant. Good food and good..."

Russell Lee

"Amazing food, amazing drinks and perfect..."

Matthew Dunn

"Went to the Owl House with a friend last night. The cocktails were stunning, the meals were fabulous, and the energy of the place was fantastic...."

Jonathan Kok

"Owen is awesome. Always spot on with suggestions, professional, discreet and rugby lover. Spot..."

Kevin Burdette

"Simple Perfect! Delicious food and very good cocktails. Thank you for a wonderful evening Michael and..."

Alexander Schremser

"Owen is the most incredible bar man and the food is out of this world...a hidden gem of Sydney that's world..."

Clint Dowdell

"Great food, great cocktails, great..."

Peadar McMahon

"This is thr best place for you if you plan on getting high. The place has some great variety in the menu.They have a beautiful. Ambience and a..."

Food Baaraati

"Amir, Owen and their team of chefs in the kitchen have landed on a winner. An intimate experience where you can sit down for a meal, or do as we did..."

Josh Corbett

"Location, Location, Location. The Owl House is in a great spot where you can sit in or sit outside watching the world go by whilst you enjoy a..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Eight good years for this true local gem ends this week before they move on to new pastures up the road on Victoria St where Tigerbakers used to be...."

Simon Leong

"Probably the smallest restaurant that I've dined in yet. Downstairs in the bar and you dine upstairs. Maybe 30max can dine up there in one sitting...."

Brutal_AF

"This was my first time returning to Owl House since my last negative review which to be fair was definitely skewed because of the service. However I..."

Annie Nguyen

"Delightful place. Food was delicate, well thought out and tasted amazing. Excellent value for money and great selection of cocktails. Would highly..."

Aron

"Degustation with matching COCKTAILS!. My birthday dinner with friends. Heard about this place from Urban List’s article “The Perfect Pair - Food..."

Postcards From Peta

"Seductive little place tucked in Darlinghurst. My favourite things here are the snacks and entrees, of which I tried the oxtail croquettes, scallops..."

Kellybeans

"Had a dinner party for 16, the food was sensational, the service was sensational! Highly recommend this place! The owner was very attentive, made..."

Krzysztof Kennedy

"Atmosphere is cozy and cute. Staff are lovely and welcoming. Cocktails. Incredible. And food was delicious. Defs 5 stars...."

Michael Henrickson

"Been here a few times, and it has always been a good experience. The food is delicious and the bar has a really nice feel. Management has done a good..."

Bill Hurst

"Wonderful food and cocktails. Perfect place for an intimate dinner. Waitress and bartender were very helpful and friendly. The waitress did say when..."

Francesca

"Fantastic wine list and delicious food. Don't go past the oxtail croquettes. We got a table on the balcony upstairs. What a lovely way to spend our..."

Barbara K

"Allow me to preface this review by saying I know nothing about Whiskey. And I’ve always been jealous of people who do. It seems like a fitting..."

Look Mum No Hands

"Cute little bar/ restaurant located just out of the city . Great drink selection , cosy / chilled atmosphere . The standout here is the service -..."

Sheryl

"Pleasant. What strange reviews here for Owl House on Urbanspoon. So many rave ones (which is the reason we tried it) and some very bitter kittens. Ah..."

Andy Quan

"We also really enjoyed dropping back into The Owl House and seeing the inventive tasty treats that they came up with to pair with the Choya..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"...non-cohesive but nonetheless amazing dishes, starting with the chorizo and manchego croquettes (comfort food at its best) and the fresh oysters..."

Devoured

"With the owners of The Owl House greeting you from behind the bar and providing excellent wait service, you can tell that they care about their bar...."

Miss Feathers

"The next thing you know, I gathered a group of friends to check it out for dinner because Fridays means finding a good drinking hole is a top..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"I loved my owl house experience! A friend and I selected the $35 two course deal with a glass of wine (tues-thurs). We had the gnocchi with Parmesan..."

Giulia Rudge

"Amazing!. In town on business and this was the first place reviewed where I saw "good steak" so gave them a try. Everything was absolutely amazing!..."

Facebook User

"Perfection. The steak was cooked to perfection, the cocktails a perfect mix and the service was like eating with friends. We've been all about pocket..."

Billy

"Had dinner at The Owl House last night, and without exception had the best meal ever. The friendly atmosphere and attention was unsurpassed. We has..."

John Benwell

"Best hideout. I would say this place offers the best cheeseboard because of the selection and the honeycomb. I personally prefer the cheeseboard here..."

It Is What It Is

"I'm a big fan of The Owl House but have to say that after dinner on Friday it just got even better! The food is seriously good! Go there! You won't..."

Emily

"Great night out. The food was fabulous. The staff were pleasant, responsive and attentive. It was also fairly priced. Huge ticks all round! I'd..."

Bondjenny

"Good food month deal is fantastic.3 courses with matching wine & cocktails for $65. Service, food and drinks were..."

Global Foodie

"I moved to London around 8 months ago, and one of the things I miss most about Sydney would be hanging out with friends at The Owl House, a place we..."

Christopher Spence

"Hidden Gem. This is one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. The food is excellent and always interesting, the drinks are always spot on and if you..."

Lance Hendrix

"What a great place this is , staff where great food was great what more could you ask..."

Johnny Mulhall

"Firstly, to 'John' there is a reason there are 29 positive reviews on The Owl House, unfortunately your sad emotional driven review will not deter..."

Nick Sullivan

"Owl House is one of my all time favs in Sydney! Amir is a brilliant host: remembered my name and my favourite drink on only my second visit!! And the..."

Jude

"I love it!. Great food, love the cocktails, warm and intimate atmosphere. Feels like family. Ask Amir about his "special" tequila. Whenever I'm in..."

Carolyn

"Hidden Gem- get there !!!!!. Wow talk about my kinda place. These guys know exactly what they are doing. It has that sexy NYC hole in the wall kinda..."

David Wasserman

"New York comes to Sydney. I want to thank Amir and Owen for a great night recently - took my partner for her birthday, and had other friends drop in...."

Sternart

"Walking into the Owl house the other night made me feel like I was back NY. Pumping, great drinks, great staff,..."

BF1776

"Finally got around to visiting the Owl house. I genuinely wish I hadn't taken so long in getting here. Upon arrival my partner and I were offered a..."

Eric Bonn

"Walking into the owl house you feel like your walking into a really cool friends place. The atmosphere and the friendly staff will have you planning..."

Sarah Parkhouse

"Have visiting this joint a few times now both mid week and weekends. Absolutely love it!! Amir and Owen are extremely hospitable and Roy an absolute..."

Sam

"Beautifully presented food. Had a lovely evening at the Owl House last night. Was very quiet when we arrived around 7.30pm but quickly filled up...."

Smithealive

"Hoot hoot hoot!. Visited on a Saturday evening with my partner, rang ahead and managed to scramble a seat on the upstairs balcony (easily one of the..."

Rich S

"Incredible and different food. Service friendly and attentive. Need to try the degustation next..."

Adam M

"Superb service, food and drinks. I was taken here for dinner not knowing much about this place and upon arrival I was a little concerned by the..."

Barflairer

"Excellent wine selection, service & food quality. Diminished slightly by limited menu & smallish servings. The showstopper is they don't do coffee...."

Correzpond

"A Gr8 nite out. A quirky, tasty menu (pork cheeks were super and there was a very generous whole baby beetroot salad thing) with a cosy bar..."

Beauie

"Who cares about the wine when the food is this creative and this good. Nice to eat (and drink) at a place where the staff look like they want to be..."

Andrew

"Superb degustation. Fantastic! I'd been here for cocktails, but finally tried the 6-course degustation, each course matched with choice of either..."

Sydney Foodie

"Run like a real bar!! Fantastic little wine bar hidden away in Crown st. Only those in the know will be here. Staff have excellent knowledge of..."

Ausepicure

"My home away from in Darlinghurst. Literally the perfect bar. Good wine selection, great food and Paul's impcable music selection. Staff friendly and..."

Michael Charles O'Connor

"Great service. We let the staff choose our wines and they really knew their stuff. Better value than I..."

Melanie

"The next big little thing. I had dinner at the owl house with a friend last night and was impressed. The restaurant and bar is situated in a small..."

Kellie Smith

"Just what we needed. Found my favorite spot in Sydney last night...The Owl House. Amir - the owner - is an New Yorker who used to tend bar to the SNL..."

Maureen McGonegle

"The Owl House’s new digs on Victoria Street manage to keep the same cosy ambience as the former Crown Street bar. Rather than a narrow terrace,..."

Jackie McMillan

"The degustation menu is fantastic, with a delectable selection of food and wine pairings. We deeply enjoyed the gnocchi, brick pastry prawns, and..."

Cheong Yew Ng

"A funky, tiny, bar and restaurant. Great atmosphere and our service was outstanding. The degustation menu is six small plates with matching cocktails..."

Richard Kerr

"Always a great night. Degustation menu is always very enjoyable. Drinks to match work extremely well. Owen and his staff are very friendly and it..."

Shannon Richards

"Hands down some of the best food and service I’ve ever experienced in Sydney. Has become my new favourite restaurant, a real must..."

Oliver Warner

"What a find! I had the skirt steak and it blew my mind. The potato gratin side was an art form. Can’t recommend..."

John Koenig

"My favourite place to call into for afternoon cocktails!! A great selection on the $10 happy hour menu, and the usual suspects on the regular menu...."

Simone Lewis

"A little dance of happiness happened when I discovered that one of my favourite Sydney eats had moved to just a few doors away from my favourite..."

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