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Ennui

461 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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461 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 423 469 949
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ennui

Tucked into an 1846 sandstone cottage on Pitt Street, Ennui turns modern French dining into a relaxed, intimate affair laced with subtle Asian accents. Patrons head here for candlelit milestone dinners or a brisk banquet across the road from the Capitol Theatre. The kitchen leans into French technique without stuffiness—think choux pastry gnocchi à la Parisienne in roast pumpkin sauce, whipped duck fat butter on warm sourdough, and a signature duck breast with crisp skin, orange gastrique, and bone sauce.

  • Signature Duck Ennui: Crisp-skinned duck served with rich bone sauce, orange gastrique, or seasonal accents like matcha and shaved truffle.
  • Grand Banquet Feast: A multi-course spread featuring dishes like gnocchi à la Parisienne, confit carrot, and oysters with persimmon mignonette.
  • Capitol Theatre Pacing: Directly opposite the Capitol Theatre on Pitt Street, with floor pacing tailored for showgoers.
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Why Diners Choose Ennui

From destination-worthy duck to seamless pre-theatre dining in a historic 1846 setting.

  • Destination-Worthy Signature Duck

    Ennui's signature duck dish is widely celebrated for its crispy skin, succulent meat, and rich pairing sauces, serving as the menu's premier centerpiece.

    The skin was crispy, the meat was flavourful, and it paired beautifully with the sauce.

    Yuxin Zhang

  • Crusty Sourdough with Whipped Duck Fat Butter

    Dinners kick off with warm, perfectly crusty house sourdough complemented by rich and decadent whipped duck fat butter.

    From the very start, the sourdough was outstanding, perfectly crusty and paired with a decadent whipped duck fat butter that set a high bar for the rest of the night.

    Ernie Kim

  • Convenient Pre-Theatre Capitol Location

    Located directly across the street from the Capitol Theatre, the dining room provides seamless coordination so theatre-goers can enjoy a high-end multi-course meal without rushing.

    If you’re seeing a show at the Capitol Theatre, it is literally just across the road, but the location is so central that it would work beautifully for almost any night out in the city.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Paced Service Timed for Showtimes

    Attentive floor staff calibrate meal pacing and course timing thoughtfully, ensuring guests finish with ample time to catch theatre curtains comfortably.

    We were heading to a show at the Capitol Theatre and only had about an hour, but our waitress timed everything perfectly, making sure we could enjoy our meal without feeling rushed.

    Camila Paloma

  • Atmospheric Heritage Building Ambiance

    Set within an 1846 heritage building, the dining room pairs historic architectural character with warm, nostalgic, and romantic lighting.

    The restaurant itself is stunning, set within a beautiful heritage building that creates a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.

    Michelle Chuang

  • French Cookery with Asian Nuances

    Traditional French techniques are innovatively combined with subtle Asian accents such as kombu oil, nori butter, and persimmon mignonette across courses.

    The duck is smoky and juicy and has a crispy skin that’s reminiscent of Peking duck, a nod to the restaurant’s classic French cookery with Asian influences.

    Dale Johnstone

Signature courses that define the French dining experience

  • Duck

    The duck was the absolute stand out. Perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and made even more memorable with a generous amount of truffle shaved over it tableside.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Gnocchi à la Parisienne

    The gnocchi à la Parisienne was also excellent — soft, rich and satisfying, especially with the burnt cream and mushrooms.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Confit carrot

    The confit carrot, fresh cheese, yeast was especially memorable—something completely different and absolutely delicious.

    Michelle Chuang

  • Sourdough with duck fat butter

    the sourdough was outstanding, perfectly crusty and paired with a decadent whipped duck fat butter that set a high bar for the rest of the night.

    Ernie Kim

Other favorites

Complementary starters and desserts across the tasting menu

  • Sydney rock oysters

    The Sydney rock oysters, fresh from Merimbula, were a beautiful start — clean, briny and fresh, with just the right lift.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Smoked mussels

    memorable standouts were the smoked Mussels - habanada flavour was outstanding.

    Natasha R

  • Fried polenta

    The polenta was another real stand out. It was beautifully creamy and paired so well with the tartare sauce, bringing a comforting richness to the dish without overwhelming it.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Duck egg crème brûlée

    Finished with the duck egg crème brûlée, which was the perfect ending.

    Thirapat Ekbundit

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and tableside details that elevate the dining experience at Ennui.

  • Tableside Truffle Shaving

    Fresh truffle is shaved tableside over the signature roast duck breast and rich bone sauce for an elevated presentation.

  • Pre-Theatre Show Timing

    Servers proactively align banquet pacing for guests heading across the street to the Capitol Theatre, timing courses to finish without feeling rushed.

  • Advance Menu Selection

    Online booking allows guests to pre-select their set menu in advance, ensuring a seamless start upon arrival.

  • House-Whipped Smoked Butter on Request

    The kitchen accommodates requests with bespoke house-made spreads, providing whipped smoked butter alongside artisanal sourdough.

Before you head over

Actionable advice on reservations, theatre timing, and course pacing for your visit

  • Pre-Select Set Menus Online

    Select your set menu online when booking your reservation to streamline service, especially during peak sittings when tables book out completely.

  • Coordinate Theatre Pacing

    Directly across from Capitol Theatre, the team can accommodate tight curtain calls; notify staff upon arrival so courses are timed comfortably before showtime.

  • Request Pacing Between Courses

    Banquet courses and rich sauces can arrive quickly; ask your server to space out courses if you prefer a slower, more relaxed dining cadence.

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