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Bistro Moncur

116A Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

Recommended by 32 people

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116A Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

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+61 2 9327 9713
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bistro Moncur

Woollahra regulars treat this Queen Street dining room like a second home—pure reliability with zero culinary gimmicks. Milestone celebrators bank on the same winning order: a savoury onion soufflé wobbling in warm cheese sauce, then pink-centred sirloin draped in Café de Paris butter with crisp fries. Staff keep the floor attentive without an ounce of stiffness, closing out the meal with an airy passionfruit soufflé.

  • Signature Onion Soufflé Gratin: A light, savoury onion soufflé served wobbling atop a rich, bubbling sea of cheese sauce.
  • Unchanging Heritage Menu: Proven standards maintained across decades, from sirloin with Café de Paris butter to chicken liver pâté and warm soufflés.
  • Polished Milestone Dining: Attentive, non-judgmental floor staff and comfortable room acoustics suited for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.
  • Two-Course Lunch Offering: A focused $65 two-course daytime and early evening menu offering accessible neighbourhood dining.
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Why Dine at Bistro Moncur

Reserve your table at Woollahra’s enduring bistro institution for your next celebration or leisurely lunch.

  • Attentive, unpretentious milestone hospitality

    Whether marking a milestone birthday or an anniversary, the dining room delivers attentive, genuinely thoughtful care that ensures special occasions feel seamless and celebrated.

    The service was genuinely outstanding and consistent from the phone to actual dining experience - respectful, kind, thoughtful and never once judgmental.

    Lilian N L

  • Enduring consistency across decades

    Decades into service, long-time patrons return knowing the kitchen and floor staff maintain the exact reliable standards and flavours remembered from years past.

    Bistro Moncur has always held a special place in our hearts — it’s been the setting for many important milestones over the years, and last night was no exception.

    A Lau

  • The signature French onion soufflé gratin

    The venue's legendary savoury French onion soufflé arrives airy and delicate, floating dramatically over a decadent pool of rich cheese sauce.

    The soufflé was a delight, light and fluffy, and a bit of entertainment as it wobbles on a sea of cheese sauce.

    JJ Chen

  • Razor-sharp French bistro repertoire

    Traditional French bistro favourites like sirloin with Café de Paris butter, steak frites, and feather-light dessert soufflés are treated with absolute technical precision.

    sirloin with cafe de Paris butter and fries. A simple dish but so difficult to get as perfect as this was.

    Ross Buchanan

  • A structured two-course lunch offering

    A dedicated two-course offering gives daytime and early diners an approachable way to experience the restaurant's signature cooking and polished service.

    We had the $65.00 two course offering which we loved. Staff are so professional but unobtrusive.

    John Wright

  • Warm ambiance engineered for conversation

    From the airy main room with gentle acoustics to the intimate terrace, the space is tailored for effortless conversation without noise or distractions.

    The restaurant ambiance was warm and inviting, with soft lighting, we were seated comfortably on the side without any noise and distractions.

    Denzer Aseoche

Proven classics anchored by decades of French bistro technique

  • Steak Frites

    the ever wonderful sirloin with cafe de Paris butter and fries. A simple dish but so difficult to get as perfect as this was.

    Ross Buchanan

  • French Onion Soufflé Gratin

    The onion souffle is something dreams are made of, full of flavor and such a wonderful marriage of taste and texture I wanted more.

    garry william

  • Chicken Liver Pâté

    We were so impressed by the chicken liver pate. A generous serving well paired with brioche toast and sweet quince jam.

    JJ Chen

  • Barramundi

    the grilled barramundi with mushy peas and capers was piscine perfection.

    Kevin L

Other favorites

Decadent desserts and aperitifs that round out the classic bistro experience

  • Black Forest Bombe Alaska

    I was pleasantly surprised by the Black Forest Bombe Alaska. I’ve had a few Bombe Alaskas in my life but this one had a well balanced taste in every bite - like a delicious Weiss bar but better.

    JJ Chen

  • Passionfruit Soufflé

    To finish we shared the passionfruit soufflé - as light as air with just the right sharpness from the fruit.

    Ross Buchanan

  • Charlie Chaplin Martini

    The star of the show was Charlie Chaplin martini and their martini selection in general.

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Pear Tarte Tatin

    The Pear Tarte Tatin was also incredible, and the perfect finish to the evening.

    Renata Steenland

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes are considered must-tries?

The French onion soufflé gratin is widely celebrated, featuring a light and fluffy savoury soufflé served in a rich cheese sauce. Other frequent highlights include the steak frites with Café de Paris butter or béarnaise, chicken liver pâté, and dessert soufflés such as passionfruit or chocolate.

Is there a prix-fixe or lunch special available?

Yes, guests highlight a two-course set menu for $65 during lunch and early dining hours, offering great value for classics like French onion soufflé and steak frites.

What should you know about parking near the restaurant?

Street parking around Woollahra can be challenging and tight, though free street parking options exist in the surrounding streets if you allow extra time to find a spot.

Can dietary requirements like vegan diets be accommodated?

While classic French menus tend to be meat- and dairy-heavy, the kitchen can accommodate vegan diners with advance notice—diners who called ahead were provided with plant-based options including salad, pasta, and custom dessert.

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