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Awarded one hat status by the Sydney Morning Herald three years running, Courgette is one of Canberra's most gorgeous restaurants. Sister to the acclaimed Aubergine and owned by celebrated chef, James Mussillon, Courgette is the ideal choice for an occasion that requires everything to be perfect.

Editorial


One of Canberra's culinary treasures, the celebrated (and hatted) Courgette lies hidden like an oasis among the public service towers in Civic. A frenzied storm of construction perpetually assails the restaurant from all sides, yet the calm and civil atmosphere Courgette achieves soothes the mind and prepares the appetite. Upon arrival, our waiter escorted us to our extremely comfortable seats in a hushed but friendly tone, and while poring over the impressive menus we were delighted by the appearance of amuse-bouche, a fantastic touch to the start the meal. However, all this is par for the course for chef James Mussillon, who studied in Britain with Marco Pierre White and worked as sous chef for Sydney's Quay.

After some refreshment in the form of a crisp white wine, choose from some truly sensational dishes to start with, like the assiette of quail or the orange and Szechuan pepper pressed confit duck with seared scallops, apple and fennel puree. The menu is rich, creamy and smooth - French to its core - but it touches delicately on the palate and celebrates every ingredient. As a main, I can never pass up a great steak, especially 90 day grain-fed fillet, but if you're in the mood for something a little more adventurous try the New Zealand venison or the lovely cous cous lettuce dumplings. And if you've got room, don't hesitate to order dessert - like everything else about this restaurant, it's well worth it.

Russell Buzby, April 2008

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simon
December 02, 2009


waste of money small portions, finger prints on glasses, wait staff seemd to be in own world at times, how ever loved the dessert.

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roemanner
July 04, 2011

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Something happened here over the last 18 months that brought it from a FIVE to a THREE. Maybe it's a change in the head waiter or a change of control in the kitchen or ownership. Food is still quite good. Decor is very good. Service mechanical. Ambience not much better than average for a place that is pretty pricey. A place to be seen in, not so much to eat in.

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