Restaurant
Dear Sainte Éloise
Unit 5/29 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
Find Dear Sainte Éloise
Unit 5/29 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
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Book NowAbout Dear Sainte Éloise
Tucked into Orwell Street, this Potts Point cave à manger turns good bread and an ambitious cellar into an evening well spent. Neighborhood regulars pull up bar stools for the bottle list and sharp kitchen counterweights—warm sourdough slathered with smoked butter, tuna crudo cut with lemongrass, and beef tartare piled onto a prawn cracker. Drinkers treat the counter as a tasting playground, blind-testing mystery pours to guess the grape and country before settling in over umami-rich anchovy toast.
- Blind Tasting Challenge: Try a blind pour of red or white for $15–$16; identify the grape and origin correctly and the glass is on the house.
- Smoked Butter & Sharp Plates: Warm sourdough paired with house-smoked butter anchors an inventive lineup featuring tuna crudo and beef tartare on prawn crackers.
- Curated Global Cellar: A sprawling cellar spanning Australian natural drops and international bottles, guided by attentive, down-to-earth sommeliers.
- Private Dining & Set Menus: The secluded back room accommodates private gatherings and celebrations over flexible, dietary-friendly set menus.
What's On at Dear Sainte Éloise
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
Why Spend an Evening at Dear Sainte Éloise
From blind mystery tastings to Parisian neighborhood charm, reserve your table at Potts Point's favorite wine bar.
Signature Plates and Smoked Butter
The kitchen pairs house-warmed sourdough with rich smoked butter alongside inventive plates like delicate tuna crudo and beef tartare on prawn crackers.
The sourdough with smoked butter was excellent - slightly warmed, great bread, and you could smell and taste the smokiness straight away.
Amanda Poke Expert Cellar Guidance
Knowledgeable sommeliers guide guests through a cellar of Australian and international wines, matching selections effortlessly to each dish.
The wine list is huge, but the sommelier was terrific in helping us navigate it.
Beth Barnes Parisian Laneway Atmosphere
An intimate, bustling room tucked into Orwell Street captures the effortless charm and pace of a European afternoon.
You could easily forget you are not whiling the afternoon away in Paris.
Jumper Hamilton Warm and Unhurried Hospitality
Attentive yet discreet hospitality gives guests space to savor courses without feeling hurried or crowded.
service that makes you feel welcomed and privileged
Melissa Williams Interactive Mystery Wine Tasting
A playful blind-tasting challenge invites guests to deduce the grape varietal and country of origin for their glass of wine.
Loved playing their Mystery Wine glass game - $16 for the wine or free if you can guess the grape varietal and country of origin.
Louise Li Engaging Countertop Service
Bar seating lets guests converse directly with passionate staff while sampling curated pours and off-menu discoveries.
First of all, you can sit at the bar, my favourite place to drink with my girlfriend and tchat with the staff.
Niels Dopter
Most popular items
Guest favorites from the kitchen and cellar at Dear Sainte Éloise.
Oysters
Food was very good indeed, particularly the oysters. So good that they had to keep delivering more to the table, then more again.
Rob P Anchovy Toast
Anchovy toast is chef's kiss..
Hala Obeid Sourdough with Smoked Butter
The sourdough with smoked butter was excellent - slightly warmed, great bread, and you could smell and taste the smokiness straight away.
Amanda Poke Mystery Wine Glass Game
Loved playing their Mystery Wine glass game - $16 for the wine or free if you can guess the grape varietal and country of origin.
Louise Li
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful tableside hospitality and interactive cellar tastings define this Orwell Street staple. Book your table now to experience them firsthand.
Interactive Mystery Wine Challenge
Guests can participate in a blind mystery pour ($15–$16) and guess the grape varietal and country of origin to win the glass on the house.
Comparative Blind-Tasting Pours
Staff elevate the mystery wine challenge by generously pouring a sample of the guest's guessed varietal side-by-side to compare tasting notes and develop wine knowledge.
House-Smoked Butter Service
The kitchen crafts its own house-smoked butter, serving it with an unmistakable smoky aroma and rich savory depth that guests consistently praise.
Oven-Warmed Sourdough Pairing
Fresh sourdough arrives specially warmed at the table to melt and highlight the kitchen's signature smoked butter.
Before you head over
Practical advice to navigate seating, dietary flexibility, and cellar surprises. Reserve your table ahead to ensure an intimate Potts Point evening.
Book Ahead to Skip the Queue
The dining room fills quickly even on weeknights, with guests often lining up outside for walk-in spots. Securing a reservation ahead of time guarantees a table without waiting in Orwell Street.
Dietary Needs Are Easily Tailored
If you are ordering the set menu or gathering a group in the private room, the kitchen readily accommodates vegetarian and pescatarian guests with dedicated, flavor-forward dishes.
Take on the Mystery Wine Challenge
Sit at the bar and ask staff for the blind-tasting game ($15–$16). If you can accurately identify both the grape varietal and country of origin, the glass is on the house.
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