French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

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..."

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"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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89/100 (2153 ratings)

Restaurants

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Bouillabaisse

Pasta

French onion soup

Salad

Beef Bourguignon

Duck

Crème Brulée

Snails

Mussels

Coq au Vin

Profiteroles

Cassoulet

Tarte Tatin

Raclette

Cakes

Prawns

Lamb

Escargot

Pesto

Confit

Fish

Baguette

Pork

Ice Cream

Parfait

Creme Brulee

Beef

Steak Tartare

Quail

Sit down

French

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

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..."

Facebook User

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

Winedineslumber

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

Kiki Li

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

Kellybeans

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

More Chilli

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

Cissythescorpio

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

Su Lwin

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

Manz

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

Emma

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

Andrea

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

Lien Nguyen

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

Ashley Xu

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

Boccadellaveritas

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

Debbie

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

Richard Huang

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

Andy Lam

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

Brandofay

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

Christina Zhang

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

Zach Kutlow

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

Paul

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

Benjamin Serres

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

Pierre-Alain Tieu

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

J88

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

Khana

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

Nick

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

Kathleen Ooi

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

Bella Zhang

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

Snooter2Tooter

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

Ajoos

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

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

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

Pez Rad

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

Katherine Pham

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

PlanMB

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

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

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

Lily Chang

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

Richard Elliot

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

Helen | Grab Your Fork

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

Simon Leong

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

Monica

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

Drunkenrabbit

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

Jules

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

Bryanabonyo

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

Caroline Vonner

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

Kerbear N Miao

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

Dessert Smasher

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

Jenn B

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

Adam Buchta

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

Ronin47

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

May Mich

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

Su Lwin

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

Lisa

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

Jules

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

Travellinglyn

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

Hungry Pencil

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

Kateo

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

Annmaree J Bell

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

Andrew R Buchel

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

Jarvo

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

Sabrina Sobri

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

Dean

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

Kou

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

Russell Bunn

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

Laura

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

Hunny Bunny

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

Gold Member

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

Delicious

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

Christina

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

Global Foodie

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

Lorraine Cheung

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

Mac

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

FatCat

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

Mark

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

Christopher

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

Retro Girl

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

Rosalind Lill Lusby

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

Andrew Kelly

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

Shainen Tejada

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

Jennifer C

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

Jenny Nguyen

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

andrew lee

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

Caroline

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

JoAlwaysOnTheGo

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

Carol Yuan

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

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