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Bistro Red Lion By Manu

The Red Lion Hotel, Level 1/726 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

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The Red Lion Hotel, Level 1/726 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

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+61 2 8077 1030
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bistro Red Lion By Manu

Upstairs from the bustling Red Lion Hotel in Rozelle, celebrity chef Manu Feildel delivers unapologetic French bistro cooking. Downstairs hums as a neighborhood pub; up here, candlelit timber tables host double-baked comté cheese soufflé, crustacean bisque, and stuffed spatchcock. Feildel regularly works the dining room—greeting guests, joking with tables, and keeping the pacing tight. Regulars stop in mid-week for the thirty-dollar steak frites with bottomless fries, lingered over alongside a glass of Beaujolais before finishing with floating island meringue in crème anglaise.

  • Hands-on chef presence: Guests often spot celebrity chef Manu Feildel actively running the floor, greeting diners, and checking on tables.
  • First-floor pub bistro: Perched on the first floor above the lively Red Lion Hotel pub, offering a warm dining room with candlelit timber tables.
  • Wednesday steak frites: Midweek service features a popular $30 steak frites special accompanied by bottomless fries.
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Why Dine at Bistro Red Lion By Manu

Discover classic French bistro cuisine, lively pub-loft character, and warm hospitality guided by Manu Feildel.

  • Authentic, Well-Crafted French Dishes

    Classic French bistro cuisine is executed with authentic precision and technique, delivering fresh, balanced flavours across dishes like spatchcock and pork cutlets.

    The dishes were beautifully prepared, full of flavour, and what I loved most is that the food wasn’t heavy — just fresh, balanced, and cooked with real care.

    Radhia

  • Generous Value Dining Specials

    Midweek dining features exceptional value specials, highlighted by high-quality steak frites served with café de Paris sauce and unlimited fries.

    I challenge anyone to find a better $30 (Yes, you read correctly, $30!!😀) steak frites meal. The steak is good quality, tender and probably around 200g, served with fries and a tasty café de Paris sauce.

    michael neuman

  • Hands-On Celebrity Chef Hosting

    Celebrity chef Manu Feildel is frequently active on the floor, personally welcoming diners, helping with prams, and greeting tables.

    We didn’t think we’d actually see Manu working his magic, we were star struck!! Manu carried my pram up the stairs and greeted us.

    Sandra V

  • Elevated Community Bistro Setting

    Perched above the bustling Red Lion Hotel, the dining room combines lively local pub vitality with refined French bistro elegance.

    Under the creative hand of celebrity chef @Manu Feildel, this Laundy Hotel venue has taken the charm of a local favourite and infused it with French bistro elegance, making it as much a community hub as it is a culinary experience.

    Blue Moon Traveller | UGC

  • Memorable Milestone Celebrations

    Attentive, knowledgeable hospitality ensures milestone family celebrations and group gatherings feel seamless, relaxed, and special.

    Service very knowledgeable and great wine prices. We had our daughters 25th birthday celebrations on the night. Everything was perfect.

    chef kvb

  • Warm and Inviting Ambiance

    Warm timber accents, candlelight, and hospitable floor presence foster an inviting environment where guests comfortably linger.

    The decor is French bistro chic and the ambience is very warm and inviting.

    Duncan Strathie

Signature French bistro classics crafted under the direction of Manu Feildel

  • Pork Cutlet

    Chargrilled Pork Cutlet, which was packed with flavour and cooked beautifully

    Jaye Polanco

  • Steak Frites

    The steak is good quality, tender and probably around 200g, served with fries and a tasty café de Paris sauce

    michael neuman

  • Spatchcock

    spatchcocked baby chicken

    Duncan Strathie

  • Sunday Roast

    Today’s roast was lamb with pumpkin, potato, fennel and gravy — and it was fabulous. Generous portions, perfectly cooked, full of flavour.

    Jesse Musch

Other favorites

Sides and desserts to complete your French bistro experience

  • Paris Mash

    Paris mash with burnt butter

    Fiona Soutter

  • Chocolate and Orange Crème Brûlée

    chocolate and orange crème brûlée for dessert, which was another standout. Soft, light and velvety with that satisfying crispy top

    Jesse Musch

  • Double Baked Comte Cheese Soufflé

    Double Baked Comte Cheese Soufflé, airy yet indulgent, paired with a petite salad and walnut

    Blue Moon Traveller | UGC

  • Chocolate Mousse

    chocolate mousse for dessert was a 10/10

    Aussteve

Beyond the menu

Memorable, above-and-beyond hospitality touches observed by dining patrons

  • Hands-On Celebrity Chef Floor Presence

    Manu Feildel personally directs dining room operations, greets arriving guests, and has even helped patrons carry prams up the stairs.

  • Unhurried Multi-Hour Table Hospitality

    Staff accommodate unhurried dining sessions, allowing guests to stay and converse for nearly four hours without feeling rushed.

  • Tailored Event & Celebration Care

    Floor staff deliver thoughtful, detail-oriented service for milestone gatherings and celebrations that elevates family events.

  • Attentive Custom Beverage Craft

    The bar and service team accommodate bespoke classic cocktail requests on the spot, including guest-guided classic Vespers.

Before you head over

Practical advice on stairs, dining room noise, and value specials for your visit

  • First-Floor Stair Access

    The bistro is located on the first floor above the pub and accessed via stairs; be prepared to carry prams or strollers up if visiting with young children.

  • Lively Saturday Ambience

    Saturday nights can be heaving and quite loud with pub-goers downstairs, requiring guests to speak up; book earlier or during lunch for a quieter experience.

  • Weekday & Weekend Value Menus

    Take advantage of scheduled set deals like the Wednesday $30 steak frites with bottomless fries or the $69 Sunday roast for two, as the wine list is not posted online.

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