After a very long wait, Guillaume is back with a vengeance!! Thank goodness, because I was starting…read moreto lose faith in the word 'soon'. The new location is much more intimate with an almost homey feel (but much fancier, unless your house is the Versailles palace). And he's got his old crew running the place so the service was seamless. The food was fantastic, even better than what I remembered. The only issue we had was that our booking was a tad short which meant we couldn't stay for coffee and madeleines, which was disappointing after 8 months wait. To be fair, we were told at the time of booking when we've got the table till, but I lost track of the time as I was busy licking my plates clean. Guillaume, if you are reading this, mark my words...I'll be back!!

Has to be one of the best degustation lunches I have done…read more The service is fantastic with the wait staff willing and able to answer all questions about the food and wine. The best part was the sparkling water being constantly being topped up at no extra charge! The restaurant looks as if it is an old house which has been beautifully renovated to suit the needs of the restaurant. The food was amazing coming out at a perfect pace and leaving you full by the end. To top it off you leave with a yummy strawberry jam and brioche to enjoy the morning after. Reasonably priced. Would go back for a dinner!

Not worth the hype…read more The onion soup was salty, which wouldn't have been a problem if bread was offered. The steak for 2 with cognac pepper sauce was also extremely salty. The steak bernaise tasted good but so small that is was not worth the almost $50 cost. The highlight were the potatoes. Crispy and flavoursome. The biggest issue was the ridiculous pricing. Seriously, almost $100 for about 300 grams of steak to be shared between 2. I don't think so... Won't be back

As a precursor to a European holiday, my friends and I tried some French dining at Mere Catherine…read more We'd read reviews at Not Quite Nigella so we were eagerly looking forward to it. The restaurant itself it tiny - very intimate. Catherine was a lovely host, going through all the details of the menu. The garlic bread was the epitome of perfect garlic bread. I had French onion soup as an entree; my freinds had the snails. Both were amazing. For a main, the three of us split a chateaubriand. I like my meat blue. This was the tenderest, leanest cut of beef I've had in a long time. It was served with a side of potatoes cooked in garlic and spinach in a bechemel sauce. All divine. We would have stayed for dessert, but we were absolutely stuffed. My friends and I eat out a lot - mainly pub food - and aside from the quality of the food, the other key difference was the food was served HOT!!! Straight from the kitchen, to the dinner plate and then the table. We rarely eat out where the food is served perfectly. Only advice is take wine with you - there's a bottleshop on the way from King's Cross station - because there isn't a massive range inside the restaurant. This was a brilliant way to prepare ourselves for a European summer!!

Interesting joint especially when it says it's been established since 1967? Wonder if it's always…read morebeen at the same place? You walk in and it's dim. There's around 8 tables upstairs and prob just double that downstairs. The menu is quite limited and instantly you're struct by it's relatively high pricing with the average main to be around $35-$40. There's a special blackboard menu which the waitress presents and explains what each item is (most are in French). Food came out fairly quick and we had the duck liver pate, beef bourguignon and cassoulet. It was my first time having the bourguignon and really had no expectation and my friend said "OMG" and I trust his "OMG" to mean Awesome! He also said the cassoulet wasn't too bad either! Oh and the pate had this hard butter looking layer which we removed (friend said it was lard) which then turned out to be butter (lol...). The place need more ambience and vibe to attract me to go again so until I try another French restaurant I'll stick to this place. But probably not for another good few months.

I felt the food here was pretty bland. Though the restaurant's lower floor looks nice…read more Also this place is quite pricy.

Found this gem through research…read more The food was well presented and more importantly they were all quite TASTY! It is French cuisine but they encourage to share food. It was perfect for us :) We had 5 people in total and ordered a lot of food. Total 12 dishes on the menu plus 5-6 deserts. We ended ordering almost all dishes. 4 entrees and 5 mains and 2 desserts. Entree 1. Chicken liver 2. Scollops 3. Pumpkin 4. Custard Main 1. Omelette 2. Chicken ( quite good and crispy kale leaves was amazingly good ) 3. Duck leg ( not on the menu and it was a bit dry) 4. Steak and fries ( yummy fries and texture of the meat was amazing ) 5.gnocchi and pork Dessert 1. Chocolate mousse 2. Caramel and coffee custard The place is located inside of a hotel and the entrance is via the hotel lobby. There was also outdoor sittings and I cannot help to imagine how nice it would be in Summer to just sit outside and have a nice meal here. ( today was super cold maybe this is what made me miss summer already ) I was too full so had to get a long black to go with desserts. It was amazing tooooo. How lovely and nice little surprise to know they care about the coffee too ! Who would thought of that ! But they did ! I was so happy to end the meal with that coffee and beautiful sweets. Last but not least , service ! I love talking about experience and service. I think it is one thing which makes a difference between one place to another . It also tells people a lot about the owner of the business . It was great service and better than a lot of places and compare to some well known fine dining they had some outstanding services. However I personally felt it can be even better, the lady who severed our table put my main dish knife onto this cabbage that was dropped when we were eating entree. I had to move it .... And when each of us were thanking her for pouring water and etc , she was not responding to all of our appreciation . she would skip and just say you are welcome to some people at our table . I know I am picky Overall! Amazing !

We really wanted escargots so we decided to stop by at this lovely French restaurant :)…read moreUnfortunately they didn't have them but they had a delicious lamb dish:) Big wine selection and tasty food and nice atmosphere. Recommend:) Cheers :)

Bon Vin is a neighbourhood restaurant and it is as good it gets. I have never been disappointed by…read morethe food or the service. I have visited Bon Vin on countless occasions since I moved into the area four years ago and it has been en pointe every time. Lisa and her team have created an intimate space with lovely ambience and a menu and wine list to match.

We were looking for a French restaurant for sons 15th birthday. Having been to others across…read moresydney, we thought we'd try Tastevin. Booking was easy, and upon arrival for Sunday lunch were were pleasantly surprised at the friendly and open room at the top of the stairs. Being one level up on Victoria road cuts the road noise enough to lets us enjoy the family meal. The menu was simple and varied and everyone was able to select entrees and mains that were to their liking. The service was exceptional. Just the right amount of help and direction re the dishes and silent delivery of drinks and meals. We particularly enjoyed the Beef Burgundy pie and the Pan Roasted Mulloway fillet. Well prices and throughly enjoyable, we will be back!

I dined at tastevin last night for the very first time, & after reading so many great reviews, i…read morehave to say it exceeded any expectations i had! We also booked through a new site fullsociety.com & we got 20% off our entire bill! Located on busy Victoria St, Darlinghurst, this stylish bistro is one of the better dining experiences i have had in Sydney, in a long time. The interior is elegant & the service is very friendly. The food was first class & the recommended bottle of wine perfect for us. To start, we had the most divine freshly shucked oyster with Champagne vinegar( twice!) as well as House smoked king salmon with beetroot, horseradish & chive chantilly. Mains my BF had a chargrilled steak which was cooked to perfection & I had the king salmon. Delicious. I fancy myself as a bit of a desert connoisseur & the Dark chocolate pavé with grillottes ice cream & cherry coulis, was amazing!!! A must try. I highly recommend trying tastevin. Its a real stand out & lovely dining experience!

The space exists over two floors and, on this Saturday night, the lower level was full and we were…read moreinitially seated in a corner on the upper level. It was dark and the walls reflected the noise of a party table. We asked for a relocation and got a much better table near the unused stage - much nicer, allowing the possibility of conversation. The main course was a chateaubriand with all the trimmings. The beef was beautifully cooked and tender. The vegetables and sauces were presented on a separate plate, which overflowed our small table for two - a bit of a downside to this classic dish. For drinks, two lovely cocktails, then a bottle of Bordeaux.

If that's what food in France tastes like, it makes me want to go to France right now :)…read more Of all the shops/restaurants on Oxford Street, I have to say that I was quite impressed on how beautiful the decor was inside this restaurant. Elegant, classy and modern. The service was really good. All the french waiters were very professional and tentative. Food ? Impressive! I loved everything we ordered (beef cheek/ duck pie and the dessert). The duck pie seems to be quite popular as I saw a couple of tables around us ordered the same thing. I would highly recommend this restaurant for fine dining/ special occasions :) I cant wait to come back to try other dishes !

A couple of my friends recently returned from Sydney, and they said if there was only one place…read morethey suggest I go to eat - it was Restaurant Hubert. Specifically the happy hour. So I did! They don't take reservations for their 5-6pm happy hour. You can only line up at 5pm when they open. We got there right before 5pm, and there were probably 10 to 12 people in line. Once the doors opened we were led downstairs to the bar area. It's a very dark, and feels like you've been transported to another time and place. We decided to try one of each of the food items on the happy hour: - Duck Parfait - Good. Classic French item and they do it well. - Brandade d'anguilles fumée - OK. I know it's eel, but wasn't very distinct from any other fish. My least favourite dish. - Saucisson Sec - Good. Simple. - Fleur de Courgette - Very good. Delicate and delicious. I should've ordered two of these. - Normandy Burger - Very good. The one item my friends raved about, and it was clear why. A burger with the best ingredients is hard to matched. I got the extra side of fries which is equally good. Best dish of the meal. Service was relatively good, except at one point they asked if I wanted mayo for my fries (very French) and I said yes, but it never came. Other than that, quite good. This was easily my favourite meal of my trip, holding up to high expectations. I would return on my next trip to Sydney.

I have dreams of Restaurant Hubert's Chicken Fricassée…read more Note: Happy Hour is walk-in only from 5PM - 6PM. We came on a Thursday evening and there was a line inside prior to opening. I highly recommend getting here early to get a seat during Happy Hour and stay after to enjoy some live jazz after 6PM. The restaurant was easy to locate with a sign upfront. The entrance is just a door in the wall with spiraling stairs leading you to an underground jazz bar and restaurant. It's upscale and romantic, but several other people were dressed casually. We sat on a shared table with three other strangers until we ordered off the full menu and our Chicken Fricassée arrived. The service is top notch and everyone was attentive, polite, and kind. We started off with the happy hour menu and ordered the Duck Parfait. I didn't know what to expect. The croutons were crispy and delicate and the duck liver was easy to spread and airy. The Normandy Burger was juicy and the bread was fluffy. But the star of the night Chicken Fricassée - wow! Incredibly tender, juicy, and garlicy. The sauce had a mashed potato buttery, smooth texture. Absolute must get.

The eye fillet with pepper sauce was easily the best steak I have ever had. it was my birthday and…read morethe attentive staff made my day extra special. . Thank you !

Macleay Street Bistro is a Sydney dining institution serving classic French Cuisine. They are…read morecurrently celebrating 35 years of service with a 1970s inspired, classic French menu. This coincidentally includes some of our favourite dishes - you cannot beat a classic. Macleay Street Bistro is set in a converted terrace house and on appearance the restaurant is your cliché French fine dining restaurant. White tablecloths with tables set impeccably with the crockery and wine glasses. The set up and decor may be classic French, however the music is modern and upbeat, as is the maître d, Clive. The service at this joint is extraordinarily professional, whilst still personable, with Clive providing plenty of character. He comes with a wealth of experience and it shows in leaps and bounds. This was one of the best dining and service experiences we have experienced in Sydney. What better way to start a meal than with a refreshing cocktail - a beautiful French martini - chambord, vodka and pineapple juice. A recommended start to your meal at Mcleay Street Bistro. Another traditional start to any bistro meal is Bread and Macleay St Bistro uses quality artisan producers to supply the restaurant. A French Baguette from Sonoma is accompanied by another Sydney favourite, Pepe Saya butter. We were visiting for their impressive celebratory six course degustation menu incorporating their classics to reflect on and celebrate their 35 years of operation. The First course was the pan seared scallops, prepared to perfection combining with added texture provided to the dish by the hazelnuts and an earthiness from the roast cauliflower and contrasted by the light cauliflower purée. This dish was paired with a Riesling, the Framingham from Marlborough New Zealand a sweet wine with strong flavours of lemon and rasins, this conjuring memories of lemon cordial, when you indulge and get a little heavy on the cordial. This wine nicely matched with the sweeness of scallops. For the Second course, we get hands on with the Macleay St Bistro organic grass fed eye fillet steak tartare with house made mini baguette. The plate is beautifully presented with a mound of thin strips of beef and an egg yolk on top that brings the dish together. This surrounded by little quenelles of Dijon, eschallot, Cornichon, Anchovy paste and capers. Break open the egg yolk, mix it with the beef strips, then combine other flavours to taste. This incredibly rich and beautiful tartare was paired with a Joseph Faiveley Pinot Noir From Burgundy, France. A lighter style red which helped cut through the richness of the tartare. What a fabulous pairing, they sure know their stuff here. The third course was a twice baked French onion soufflé with truffle butter and a wholemeal sourdough roll. This is comfort food, the perfect winter dish that will warm the soul. Light and fluffy, sitting in a pool of cheesy goodness, you most certainly need to try this. The flavours of this dish complimented by a Vincent girardin Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The the wood flavours from the oaked chardonnay and the sweet onion and cheese of that twice bake soufflé were truly magnifique. The fourth course was a divine organic grass fed eye fillet with fresh parsley and sauce au poivre, a great cut of meat, cooked medium rare, it melts in your mouth. The wine of choice Mon Coeur, Syrah, Rhone valley, France. What else would you pair with a steak? The penultimate dish was the fifth course, a classic Macleay st bistro Creme brûlée Served with chateau la caussade Sainte Croix, Bordeaux, France. The perfect end to the meal. When you think you are finished, the staff bring our house made chocolate truffles, rich and beautiful. What a perfect dish to end on. For a meal that is truly special, do make a showing at Mcleay Street Bistro for the weekend lunch offer. A 6 course classic French menu for $90, for matching wine add $75. All items cooked to perfection and served with a great wine pairing. You receive an authentic French Bistro experience, make sure you bring your appetite and enjoy the experience that will have you embracing winter in Sydney with some comfort food and service that is equally comforting. Bon appetite!

We felt lucky to walk in and sit at a a table for two…read more Ambiance: Lovely French Bistro. Service: knowledgeable and friendly Food: we ordered: Escargots Salad Duck Confit Veal Creme brûlée Apple tarts with vanilla ice cream We finished dining before the Friday Fireworks. Excellent timing. My hubby dined here a year ago and food and service were outstanding as well. Keep up the passion for French cuisine.

Plan ahead to reserve your table. Lots of restrictions and prepayment but worth it if you like…read moretraditional French food. Escargot was excellent as was the duck cassoulet and mushroom risotto. I would suggest sides of ratatouille and the green beans. Helpful staff and a true feeling of being in France. Our best meal in Sydney.