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Chez Pascal French Restaurant

440 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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Find Chez Pascal French Restaurant

440 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

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+61 2 9529 5444
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chez Pascal French Restaurant

Chez Pascal delivers hearty, rustic French cooking alongside the boisterous charm of an old-school neighbourhood bistro. Chef Philippe works the room himself—cracking jokes, reciting chalkboard specials, and making anniversary diners feel like regulars. Tables fill quickly with slow-simmered beef cheeks, rich French onion soup, and tender venison. The room runs entirely on a BYO format, so regulars tote their favourite bottles of red to uncork over crusty bread and escargots. Diners finish the night scraping through classic crème caramel before parting with a fresh rose handed out at the door.

  • Tableside Chef Hospitality: Chef-owner Philippe personally reads chalkboard specials and chats with guests across the dining room.
  • Dedicated BYO Policy: Guests bring their own wine to pair freely with classic bistro courses.
  • Rustic Bistro Fare: Hearty French classics like French onion soup, braised beef cheeks, and venison lead the menu.
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Why Guests Choose Chez Pascal

Discover why diners choose Chez Pascal for authentic French cuisine, warm chef hospitality, and memorable celebrations.

  • Rustic French Classics with BYO Freedom

    Savor hearty, authentic staples including french onion soup and braised beef cheeks paired freely with your own curated wines.

    Restaurant doesn’t offer any drinks but is BYO so definitely bring a bottle if you’d like something.

    Jo F

  • Chalkboard Specials Read by the Chef

    Chef Philippe writes daily specials on the chalkboard and reads them directly to diners, ensuring traditional French preparations like escargots and venison.

    the Chef (himself) read the day’s specials and made sure we had a great time!

    Meg V

  • Intimate Setting for Milestone Anniversaries

    Couples and friends gather in an intimate dining room to mark wedding anniversaries and milestone birthdays with personalized warmth.

    We had the most wonderful evening at Chez Pascal for our 25th Wedding Anniversary, the food is magnificent, the service and atmosphere fabulous

    Elizabeth Cherry

  • Parting Roses for Celebratory Evenings

    A thoughtful farewell gesture elevates special occasions and leaves celebration diners feeling personally cared for.

    A perfect night finished with roses for each of our ladies.

    Cathie Hillis

  • Lively Table-Side Banter with Chef Philippe

    Owner and chef Philippe greets each table personally, sharing jokes, stories, and genuine hospitality throughout the room.

    Chef Phillipe spent time chatting and getting to know us over fun facts and jokes.

    Alex Ly

  • Authentic Parisian Bistro Atmosphere

    From classic Édith Piaf recordings to rustic French bistro decor, the room channels the traditional warmth of classic Parisian dining.

    Chef Phillipe's sense of humour infused with subtle Edit Piaf's voice from the background and delicious food and drawings on the wall depicted an authentic Parisenne chic.

    TenderNick

Classic rustic dishes praised by our guests

  • French Onion Soup

    Highlights were the onion soup and braised beef cheeks special.

    Jo F

  • Venison

    It's been a while since I've seen venison and frogs legs on the menu at French restaurant and I have been to quite a few so rhey were must orders for me. The food was divine

    Amy Young

  • Escargots

    Escargots is how I pictured.

    Jennifer Barber

  • Braised Beef Cheeks

    Highlights were the onion soup and braised beef cheeks special.

    Jo F

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and personal traditions that elevate your dining experience

  • Personal Chef Table Visits & Banter

    Chef-owner Philippe personally visits dining tables to share jokes, banter, and recite daily chalkboard specials directly to guests.

  • Parting Rose for Guests

    Female dining guests receive a fresh complimentary rose from the staff upon departure.

  • Personal Birthday Serenades

    For birthday celebrations, Chef Philippe personally delivers dessert while serenading the guest with a booming rendition of happy birthday.

  • Flexible BYO Wine Pairing

    Guests enjoy a dedicated bring-your-own policy allowing them to bring their preferred wines to pair freely with their rustic multi-course dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own wine (BYO)?

Yes. Chez Pascal operates as a bring-your-own (BYO) venue and does not offer an in-house drinks menu, so guests are encouraged to bring their own wine or preferred drinks to enjoy with their meal.

What kind of food is served, and how does the menu work?

The restaurant features classic, rustic French dishes such as French onion soup, escargots, braised beef cheeks, venison specials, and desserts like crème caramel. Daily selections and specials are written on a chalkboard rather than relying on a static online menu.

Should I book a table in advance?

Yes, reservations are accepted. Diners recommend calling ahead to reserve a table and to ask about the current chalkboard specials.

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