Restaurant
L'Avant Cave
268 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
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268 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
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Paddington regulars duck into L'Avant Cave for an unpretentious cave à manger rhythm across split levels. Grab a table in the courtyard or pull up downstairs for a spontaneous light lunch—a plate of venison or offal paired with honest pours from the cellar. Upstairs handles the longer sit-down dinners with ease, anchored by attentive service from the hat-wearing staff.
- Split-Level Layout & Courtyard: Spread across a cosy outdoor courtyard, a downstairs bar for casual lunches, and an upstairs restaurant dining room.
- Rustic Cuts & Focused Wine: A kitchen leaning into game and off-cuts, serving venison and offal alongside focused wine pours.
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The Advantages of L'Avant Cave
Why diners choose L'Avant Cave for casual drinks, adventurous dishes, and relaxing afternoons.
Adventurous Specialty Cuts
Patrons discover rare culinary options like offal and venison that cater to adventurous palates looking beyond conventional cuts.
So good to see offal and Venison on the menu.
Coral Hoggett Thoughtfully Curated Wines
Guests enjoy a paired selection of quality wines served alongside carefully prepared dishes.
Delicious wines, friendly and attentive service and beautiful setting!
Sophie Cooper Cozy and Pleasant Atmosphere
The venue provides a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel at ease lingering for hours.
very cosy and pleasant
Megan Paddison Warm Neighborhood Hospitality
Visitors experience attentive, thoughtful hospitality that makes both casual drop-ins and formal visits seamless.
Very welcoming.
Coral Hoggett Spontaneous Casual Stopovers
Conveniently positioned for locals and walkers dropping in downstairs for an unplanned break or lunch.
a great place to stop on my way home
Coral Hoggett Charming Multi-Level Courtyard
A multi-level layout paired with an outdoor courtyard creates an intimate, visually striking backdrop for food and drinks.
The most gorgeous space and delicious food–loved sitting in the courtyard
Megan Paddison
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