La Guillotine
Last updated★ 4.1 · 452 Google reviews · $$
La Guillotine is a traditional French bistro on Kent Street in Sydney, in a converted office building with a ground floor that looks down onto the street. Visitors praise the classic French cooking and the wine list. It suits quick business lunches, leisurely dinners and special occasions. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is about 4 minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at La Guillotine
Food at La Guillotine
The menu is classic French bistro cooking: omelettes, pâté with warm baguette, onion soup, escargot, moules marinières and crêpes. Visitors single out the pâté and the escargot, and the crêpe Suzette comes up as a favourite finish. The escargot arrive in a small metal dish with garlic butter and parsley, and the pâté comes in a ramekin beside sliced baguette and gherkins. The menu is available in French and English.
What to order: Escargot with garlic butter · Pâté with warm baguette · Crêpe Suzette
Drinks at La Guillotine
The drinks focus is French wine, with an extensive list. Diners order bottles alongside their meals, and the wine selection draws praise from visitors.
From omelette house to bistro
La Guillotine opened in 1967 as a French omelette house in the basement of 9 Albion Place. In 2002 it reopened inside a converted office building at 518 Kent Street. The current owner, Joseph Bradaric, is in his 27th year running it, and the restaurant still presents itself as one of the oldest French restaurants in Sydney.
What customers say about La Guillotine
- 💬Staff are described as friendly, attentive and helpful with ordering.
- 💬Traditional French cooking, with pâté and crêpe Suzette singled out.
- 💬An inviting dining room with an excellent wine selection.
Tips for visiting La Guillotine
- ✓Book ahead, as the restaurant can be busy, and call for party or group bookings.
- ✓Lunch is served on weekdays; Saturday service starts at 5.30pm.
- ✓Friday dinner runs until 11.30pm, later than the other evenings.
Getting to La Guillotine
518 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The restaurant is close to public transport and parking, and a short walk from the George Street cinemas and Darling Harbour. Disabled access is available.
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FAQ about La Guillotine
What cuisine does La Guillotine serve?
It serves French food, from classic bistro dishes like pâté, onion soup and escargot to omelettes and crêpes.
Can I book a table at La Guillotine?
Party and group bookings are taken, and the restaurant asks diners to call. Visitors suggest booking ahead, as it can be busy.
Does La Guillotine serve lunch?
Yes, it serves lunch on weekdays, and dinner runs in the evenings, with Saturday service starting at 5.30pm.
Does La Guillotine have an extensive wine list?
Yes, it offers an extensive list of French wines, and diners often order bottles with their meals.