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Le Salle Dining by Bar Chaplin
1/18 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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1/18 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Run by a husband-and-wife duo, this quiet Surry Hills micro-dining room offers an unhurried, multi-course degustation with just one sitting per night. Patrick helms the kitchen while Eddy hosts the floor, guiding diners through a rotating sequence shaped by frequent market runs. Expect zero rush and no enforced two-hour table turns across courses like seared lamb, tender duck, and Jurassic quail paired with burnt orange and foie gras sauce.
- Two-person team: Chef Patrick cooks in the kitchen while Eddy runs front-of-house hospitality for just 14 seats.
- Single nightly sitting: Multi-course dinners unfold over three to four hours without turnover pressure or rushed seatings.
- Rotating tasting menu: Market-driven tasting menus shift regularly based on seasonal market finds.
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Why Dine at Le Salle Dining by Bar Chaplin
Six clear advantages of choosing Le Salle Dining by Bar Chaplin for an unhurried, intimate degustation.
Personal Care from a Dedicated Two-Person Host Team
Every multi-course menu is prepared and served directly by Patrick in the kitchen and Eddy on the floor, providing attentive culinary execution without brigade pretension.
The venue is run by a charming couple, one hosting and one in the kitchen. which gives the place a very warm and personal touch.
Dan Danuson Memorable Multi-Course Artistry for Celebrations
Dishes feature intricate flavour harmony and meticulous presentation, offering multi-course degustation dining that rivals premier Sydney venues.
This absolutely compares favourably to any degustation we've had in Sydney and generally a meal of this calibre you'd expect to pay $100 more per person than we did at Le Salle Dining.
Chris Kennedy Unhurried Dining with No Rushed Table Turns
Guests are free to linger through 8-course meals spanning 3 to 4 hours without being ushered out for secondary table seatings.
Unlike a lot of fine dining restaurants, they allow you to take your time. You don't get ushered out after 2 hours.
Guy van Bergen A Tranquil, Hidden Micro-Dining Escape
Operating with a single sitting per evening in a cozy dining room, the space offers an intimate hideaway sheltered from the surrounding city bustle.
The intimate dining room provides a tranquil escape from the city hustle.
Bronwyn Hegarty Constantly Evolving Market-Driven Menus
Menus are redesigned on a weekly or daily schedule to incorporate fresh seasonal market ingredients into distinct, surprising courses.
Seatings are limited with 1 round per night only and menu changes daily with surprises everyday.
_travelwithyoureyes_ Open Kitchen Craftsmanship and Ingredient Care
The intimate setting allows patrons to directly observe the chef composing each course, pairing refined execution with unpretentious hospitality.
It's a beautifully intimate space, where you can watch the chef prepare the food and enjoy the atmosphere.
Alison Barry
Most popular items
Standout culinary highlights from Chef Patrick's evolving multi-course tasting menus
Duck
The highlight of the night for me was the main course – I had the duck as a substitute, and it was honestly the best duck I’ve ever tasted. Perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor – not too raw or chewy, just perfect!
Vicky L Jurassic quail with burnt orange/foie gras sauce
The Jurassic quail with burnt orange/foie gras sauce was unlike anything I ever had before.
Alexa Liebman Sous-vide and seared lamb
The sous-vide and seared lamb melted in your mouth and has truly ruined all my future lamb dishes.
Alexa Liebman Salmon
The salmon was particularly delightful.
Thunchanok Tan
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful, personal details curated by the two-person team to elevate your degustation
Personalized Printed Menus
Diners receive customized printed menus created specifically for their evening, adding an individual keepsake to celebratory dinners.
Direct Chef Kitchen Visibility
With an open view into the tiny kitchen, guests can observe Chef Patrick meticulously preparing and plating each individual course in real time.
Direct Conversations on Culinary Philosophy
Hostess Eddy and Chef Patrick converse directly with guests, sharing their culinary philosophy and detailing individual ingredients and preparation techniques.
Attentive Dietary Substitutions
Even with an evolving, multi-course degustation, dietary requirements are individually tailored and substituted on the plate without fuss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does dinner usually take?
Expect a leisurely, unhurried multi-course meal. Depending on whether you choose 5, 7, or 8 courses, dinner typically takes between 2.5 to 4 hours (and up to 4–5 hours for extended menus), as every dish is prepared and served by a two-person team.
Do I need to make a reservation in advance?
Yes, advance bookings are essential. The intimate dining room accommodates only around 10 to 14 guests with a single seating per night, and reservations should be made as early as possible.
How often does the tasting menu change?
The menu changes frequently—often weekly or daily—driven by what the chef selects fresh from the market every couple of days.
Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements?
Any dietary restrictions or substitutions must be communicated ahead of time when making your reservation, as the kitchen operates with a small, market-dependent set menu and a two-person team.
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