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02/06/2026
EOFY called… it wants a little French flair 🍷🇫🇷
Close the books and open the Bordeaux.
At Bistro Papillon, EOFY is the perfect excuse to gather your team or entertain clients over French wine, generous plates, and a healthy dose of joie de vivre.
Enquire now at link in bio.
29/05/2026
This isn’t gnocchi as you know it. 🇫🇷
It’s Parisian-style, baked with aged Comté until golden, then smothered in a Riesling chicken velouté with mushrooms for good measure.
It's the sort of dish that doesn’t try to impress, yet absolutely does.
27/05/2026
Just a glass? C’est adorable. Vins Rouges will decide otherwise.
26/05/2026
Pardon our French, but you'll want to try these 🇫🇷
Our Bœuf Bourguignon is now served with pommes boulangère and bacon, and according to Chef Ludo, it simply doesn’t get better than this.
And then there's our Gnocchi à la Parisienne, baked with aged Comté and finished with a Riesling chicken velouté and mushrooms. They're making quite the entrance.
Bon appétit!
17/05/2026
EOFY at Bistro Papillon 🇫🇷 Let the accountants close the books, we’ll open the wine.
This EOFY, gather your team and take over your own little bistro for the evening — private, intimate, and with a touch of indulgence à la française.
We'll serve you a banquet of French classics to enjoy together, exactly as it should be.
12/05/2026
Long lunches are so last year, let's bring back long dinners!
The table filling with French favourites, the wine keeps flowing, the company is perfect... et voilà, the night stretches longer than planned.
You know how it goes. See you later @ Bistro Pap nights 🇫🇷
08/05/2026
When it comes to steak, never settle for less than perfect.
Red wine and steak - a pairing as legendary as Napoléon & Joséphine and just a little bit dangerous in all the right ways. 🇫🇷🍷
Our chefs track down the finest Australian beef, guided by marbling, flavour, seasonality, and a very French instinct for what simply must be eaten.
Ask for Ludo’s pick of the week!
05/05/2026
It’s raclette season 🧀 You can pretend it’s “for the table”… (as if we’re not all just waiting for our turn).
Best served gooey, we let it melt just a little bit out of control and scrape it generously.
Et voilà, c’est délicieux.
01/05/2026
Immerse yourself in Paris, Or at least the next best thing... Classic French dishes, crafted with care (and butter!), alongside a wine list that's proudly français... and before you know it, it's almost as if you were there.
Book your table and settle in.
30/04/2026
Your own little bistro for the night 🇫🇷✨
This EOFY, treat your team to a French night worth celebrating. For something intimate, private, and a little more special — take over the whole bistro for the evening.
Enjoy a banquet menu built on the classics we’ve been serving for years. The kind of dishes you’d find in a neighbourhood bistro back in France. Made to share, passed around the table, and best enjoyed together.
29/04/2026
You tell yourself you’re sharing it… then change your mind halfway through.
Île Flottante 🍨 Soft meringue, French vanilla crème anglaise, salted caramel, toasted almonds. And suddenly, it's gone.
22/04/2026
We'll be open for ANZAC Day this Saturday 25 April, then closed from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28, reopening Wednesday 29 April.
So there's still time to enjoy your favourites before we take a short break. À bientôt!
17/04/2026
Those little French moments.
Good food, good wine, and the kind of nights that don’t really end.
16/04/2026
Oh là là… steak frites.
On the menu since 2010, and still not going anywhere.
We switch up the cut to keep things fresh, always from top Australian producers.
Then it’s your call… béarnaise or au poivre.
You can’t really go wrong.
Bon appétit.
11/04/2026
If you haven’t tried the terrine yet…
we need to talk.
A countryside classic, slowly cooked, pressed and rested overnight so everything comes together.
Sliced thick, served cold with pickles, eggs, mustard and bread.
Simple. Traditionnel… et très bon. 🇫🇷
01/04/2026
Bonjour les amis,
we’ll be taking a little Easter break.
Closed from tomorrow Good Friday to Thursday, 9 April,
back on Friday, 10 April.
If you’re around for lunch or dinner, we’d love to see you.
À bientôt 🍷
01/04/2026
A little chocolate mousse for your Easter table 🇫🇷🍫
Hosting this Easter?
Here’s something simple from our kitchen — a proper French chocolate mousse.
Easy to make, easy to serve… and just impressive enough to win over the table.
(Top it with a few mini eggs and the kids are sorted too.)
👉 Ingredients
250g dark chocolate
220g egg whites
40g sugar
2 egg yolks
Pinch of salt
👉 Method (quick version)
– Melt chocolate gently and let it cool
– Mix in egg yolks
– Whip egg whites + sugar to soft peaks
– Fold everything together carefully
– Chill for 2–3 hours
👉 Chef tip
Use a good dark chocolate (60–70%).
That’s where the magic is.
27/03/2026
Confit de canard.
A true French classic, cooked the traditional way, slowly preserved in its own fat, the method that gives it that deep flavour and tender texture you can’t rush.
Finished until the skin turns crisp, served with ratatouille and a proper red wine shallot sauce.
The kind of classic that never leaves the menu.
Bon appétit. 🇫🇷
26/03/2026
Good food has always been at the heart of Bistro Pap.
But it’s the people behind it who made it what it is.
A small team, working side by side, long nights, busy services, and the kind of moments that stay long after the shift ends.
Every face, every chapter… part of the story.
Merci for being part of it.
20/03/2026
Estouffade d’agneau Provençale.
From the south of France, where dishes like this stay on the stove all afternoon… and nobody complains.
A proper Provençal classic: lamb braised low and slow until tender, with olives, vegetables and herbs all melting into each other.
The kind of dish that’s been done like this for generations… and for good reason.
Bon… good luck sharing.
18/03/2026
Vive la France 🇫🇷
Just bringing a little piece of home to the table — traditional comfort food we grew up with,
good wine, and warm hospitality.
À bientôt.
13/03/2026
In France there’s a little ritual after dinner.
When the plates are cleared and the wine is finished, someone always says:
“On prend un petit digestif?”
That’s when the Jet 27 appears.
Cold, minty… and somehow the night keeps going.
Next time you’re in, try one for the full French experience.
12/03/2026
Your Party, With a Little French Accent 🇫🇷
Host your next celebration at Bistro Papillon and turn the night into something a little more… français.
Take over our little French bistro and gather your favourite people around the table for an evening of good food, generous plates, and plenty of wine.
Expect flowing Burgundy, outrageous amounts of cheese, a dash of French flair and that lively bistro atmosphere that somehow turns dinner into a proper celebration.
For one night, your party might just feel a little like Paris.
09/03/2026
Steak tonight?
Très bien.
But the real decision is still waiting…
Béarnaise or au poivre?
07/03/2026
Saturday nights at Bistro Pap 🇫🇷
A little wine, a lot of laughter, candles everywhere…
and suddenly the night goes longer than expected.
Address
98 Clarence Street
Sydney, NSW
2000
To get to the restaurant at Clarence Street in Sydney, you can take public transport such as the train or bus and get off at Town Hall Station. From there, it's just a short walk towards Clarence Street. You may also opt to drive and park your car at any of the nearby parking lots or street parking facilities available in the area.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:45pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:45pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 3pm |
|
5:45pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:45pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
5:45pm - 11pm |
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What people say
French restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service. Bistro Papillon on Clarence Street in Sydney is no exception to this rule. This French restaurant is a little piece of France in the heart of Sydney, offering an authentic dining experience that transports you straight to Paris.
Bistro Papillon was founded by two Frenchmen who shared a passion for simple, classic things. Their vision was to create a restaurant that served good food and good wine while making customers feel happy and satisfied every time they dined. And they have succeeded in doing just that.
The menu at Bistro Papillon is a celebration of French cuisine, featuring classic dishes like escargots, beef tartare, and coq au vin. The ingredients used are fresh and of the highest quality, ensuring that each dish is bursting with flavor. The wine list is equally impressive, with an extensive selection of French wines that perfectly complement the food.
The ambiance at Bistro Papillon is warm and inviting, with cozy seating arrangements and soft lighting creating a romantic atmosphere. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and always ready to offer recommendations.
Overall, Bistro Papillon is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic French dining experience in Sydney. From the delicious food to the elegant ambiance to the impeccable service, everything about this restaurant exudes excellence.
