Ennui

Ennui is a modern French restaurant in a heritage building on Pitt Street, Haymarket, a short walk from Central Station and the Capitol Theatre. Visitors describe it as warm and romantic, with attentive staff and a room that suits special occasions as much as an easy night out. It is best known for its duck and confit carrot. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away.

Cuisine at Ennui

Food at Ennui

The menu is modern French, and many visitors order the set Grand Banquet to try the range. Diners keep naming the duck, which comes with truffle shaved over it at the table and an orange gastrique. The confit carrot served with fresh cheese comes up almost as often. Visitors praise the sourdough, the gnocchi à la Parisienne and the polenta served with tartare sauce. There are vegetarian options on the menu.

What to order: Duck · Confit carrot with fresh cheese · Gnocchi à la Parisienne

Drinks at Ennui

Wine and cocktails are the drinks visitors mention most. Customers say the cocktails complement the menu and the wine list worked well with the banquet. One visitor noted there is a good range of non-alcoholic drinks too.

A heritage room for celebrations

The restaurant sits in a historic landmark building whose origins date to 1846. Visitors describe the room as warm, nostalgic and cosy. The restaurant also hosts functions and private dining, which suits birthdays and larger celebrations. One visitor noted that the Capitol Theatre is directly across the road, which makes it a natural stop before a show.

What customers say about Ennui

• 💬The duck and confit carrot are the dishes visitors keep praising
• 💬Attentive, friendly staff who make a special evening feel relaxed
• 💬Romantic, cosy setting in a heritage building
• 💬A busy room that fills up, including on weeknights

Tips for visiting Ennui

• ✓Book ahead, as the room regularly fills up, including on weeknights.
• ✓You can choose your set menu when you book online.
• ✓Walk-ins are welcome, but a booking suits the busy room best.

Getting to Ennui

The restaurant is at 461 Pitt Street, Haymarket. One visitor said it is a few minutes' walk from Central Station and the light rail.

Near Ennui

• ☕Old School Kafey1 min walk
• ☕Mama Cups1 min walk
• ☕Sal JNR1 min walk
• 🌳Belmore Park2 min walk
• 🌳Reservoir Street Reserve6 min walk
• 🌳Harmony Park6 min walk

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