5 Chef-hatted French Restaurants to Celebrate Bastille Day
DINING Australians appreciate the balance of flavour, artistry and tradition found in French dishes - from flaky croissants and delicate pâtisserie to hearty classics like coq au vin and duck confit. As we celebrate Bastille Day today, here are five Chef-hatted French venues where perfection is always on the plate:
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Modern Australian $$$$$
SUNDAY ROAST
BTWN, Sydney CBD
Level up your end-of-week with a roast worth dressing up for. Choose from: Rolled herb-stuffed Bangalow pork belly with apple sauce Roasted Meredith milk-fed lamb with mint sauce Or a golden roa...
Italian $$$$$
$89pp Bottomless Lunch at Divino Osteria
Divino Osteria, Elizabeth Bay
90 Minutes of Free-Flowing Drinks + 4-Course sharing menu feast for $89pp. Think burrata, house-made rigatoni, pizza, and a sweet finish with cannoli. Available weekends only – bookings essential.....
Turkish $$$$$
Monday Skewer Night
Mezepotamia, Redfern
Mondays just got a whole lot tastier. Join us at Mezepotamia for an epic feed that won’t break the bank — made for locals, hospo fam, and anyone who loves smoky, flame-grilled goodness. You’ll g...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Unwind at ABODE Bistro. Bar – Happy Hour
ABODE, Darling Harbour
Unwind midweek at ABODE Bistro. Bar with $7 tap beers and house wines or indulge in a $15 handcrafted cocktail. Available Wednesday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, it’s the perfect way to relax af...
Italian $$$$$
Mikey Freedom X NICO - when Art meets Food
Nico, Cammeray
Celebrate the opening of Mikey Freedom’s art exhibition at NICO on Wednesday, July 23. Enjoy a four-course dinner, a Montenegro cocktail on arrival, and Mikey’s bold works displayed throughout the ...
Cafe $$$$$ Open Now
A School Holiday Favourite
Brighton the Corner, Petersham
These school holidays, gather your crew—family, friends or both—and enjoy a crowd-pleasing brunch at Brighton the Corner. From hearty classics to lighter favourites, there’s something for everyone ...
Spanish $$$$$
Burnt Basque Cheesecake at Paripe
Paripe, Surry Hills
Did you know the world’s most irresistible cheesecake was born in San Sebastián in the ’80s? Caramelised on top, jiggly in the centre – our burnt Basque cheesecake is everything you never knew you ...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Winter Trio Special at Monte Restaurant
Monte Restaurant, Leichhardt
Warm up this winter at Monte Restaurant with our delicious Trio Special: Spaghetti Vongole, Slow-Braised Beef Cheek Bourguignon, and a decadent Sticky Date Pudding. The perfect comfort food combo f...
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Italian $$$$$
Machiavelli Restaurant
Sydney CBD
Hidden away beneath Clarence Street down a set of flagstone steps, Machiavelli Restaurant has been serving West Sydney locals for more than 30 years. Cured meats hang from sturdy crossbeams support...
Modern Australian $$$$$
The Fairmont Restaurant
Sydney CBD
Located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD in the Occidental Hotel, The Fairmont Restaurant on York Street is the ideal location for client meetings, long power lunches or an after-work celebration. Fin...
Modern Australian $$$$$
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House
Sydney CBD
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Japanese $$$$$ Open Now
Yama
Sydney CBD
Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
Vietnamese $$$$$
Vinabar
Sydney CBD
Hidden behind a steel door disguised as a bahn mi cart is Sydney’s newest hidden gem, Vinabar on Kent Street in the heart of the city. This Vietnamese-inspired micro-bar is set in a space no bigger...
Thai $$$$$
Soi Arcade
East Sydney
Inspired by a vision to bring elevated Thai food to the local dining scene, head to Soi Arcade on O’Connell Street in East Sydney for a refined blend of authentic and inventive fusion dishes. Expec...
Italian $$$$$ Open Now
Margot Osteria
Sydney CBD
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
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