8 French Restaurants in Sydney

Sydney is the largest city in Australia and famous around the world thanks to its unique, picturesque natural landscapes, iconic harbour and spectacular architecture, as well as its thriving culinary scene. Particularly, Sydney’s French restaurants have been making a name for themselves in the restaurant scene for many years, and are most often the choice destination for an elegant and inspired evening out for many of the city’s foodies. With an array of various French restaurants in Sydney, with everything from bistros to brasseries, hole-in-the-wall spaces to hatted haunts, there is the perfect French restaurant in Sydney, for every palate, pocket and preference.

Sydney is home to some of the most iconic sites and destinations, with visitors from around the world flocking to this harbour city to visit its famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House. And what’s a better way to end a day exploring all Sydney has to offer then a wonderful and elegant meal at one of Sydney’s opulent French restaurants. You’ll discover soft, candlelit lighting, subtle subtle decor and million-dollar views, and that's all before you open the menu. Try popular French restaurant, Hayes St Wharf Bistro in Neutral Bay, Loluk Bistro in Surry Hills or Peppercorn in Cremorne for a more elegant experience which will transport to the brasseries and bistros Paris is famous for.

Pay a visit to Crows Nest’s Le Bouchon, one of Sydney’s very best French restaurants, where keeping an eye out for their signature confit duck leg with pureed carrots and puy lentils followed by their decadent take on chocolate marquise with Cointreau or the chilled nougat souffle. Or, if you find yourself in Pymble, Brasserie L’Entrecote is a Sydney restaurant institution. These French specialists boast a menu brimming with dishes like le crab (crab and avocado with chilli veloute) or the twice-baked cheese souffle with confit onion marmalade. Though, if we’re honest no visit to this Sydney French restaurant is complete without treating yourself to one of their premium steaks cooked just how you like it, topped with a special house-made sauce, with a side delicious, crispy French fries.

Thanks to the city's coastal location, seafood is a staple in Sydney’s French restaurants. Large platters of mussels, prawns and scallops alongside fresh cod, salmon and oysters take centre stage – think, prawn and scallop ragout with a shellfish bisque and puff pastry fleurons from Bistro 32 or, dorade et pommes confites of quality New Zealand snapper with confit potatoes and fennel salad washed down with a chilled glass of French sémillon at Bistrot Gavroche. If all that sounds right up your alley, then jump on Quandoo and let us do the hard work for you. Simply filter according to your price point and location and we’ll show you the very best French restaurants in Sydney that will suit your occasion perfectly. Sounds ideal, doesn’t it?