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A hidden gem, this reasonably priced restaurant in the heart of pricy Paddington, offers much more than meets the eye.

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After hearing rumours about the sensational French cuisine at this little restaurant I went on a mission to hunt it down. Only then did I realise that I have walked past its door, a small discreet entry opening out onto bustling Five Ways, hundreds of times. The interior is slightly cramped too, and yet it all feels so French that small becomes cosy and enjoyable. There is spacious courtyard seating out the back while in comparison the window seats at the front of the restaurant provide the action that you would expect to soak up on a Parisian boulevard.

The menu is traditional, stylish bistro food. The regulars rave about the pate (a homemade chicken liver and brandy) or for a less refined texture opt for the house made terrine. The coquilles St Jacques (scallops served on the shell with a mornay sauce) are another deservedly popular entree. For main course the duck is particularly hard to pass up, offered a l'orange (roasted in orange liqueur sauce) or au cassis (roasted in cassis liqueur and raspberry sauce). Creme brulee is a lovely option to finish off your evening. There is a prix-fixe menu with an incredibly reasonable three courses available for only $40. They are, as the name suggests, BYO.

 

Libby Travers, August 2006

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THUMETTE TOULLEC
July 03, 2009


what is there not to like ,from the welcome of the owners to the genuine friendliness of all the staff,which is vital,especially given the fact the kitchen is very opened .The food is sensational ,and unpretentious .The atmosphere of this little gem of a bistro should be bottled and sold .My favourite in Sydney

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