La Guillotine French Restaurant – food review
Established in 1967, originally a French omelette house, La Guillotine has become a Sydney icon known for its Parisian style and traditional French food. La Guillotine pushes the boundaries of French cuisine. The words that come to mind to describe this wonderful restaurant are fantastique, délicieux & décontracté.
It’s a cozy little restaurant. The sliding doors are open on street level which allows you to sit by the street gazing at the passing walking traffic, taking in the fresh breeze. There is also ample room to take up a romantic table inside. As your eyes wander around La Guillotine French restaurant you notice the deep red theme, the wooden décor, old fashioned bar & photographs & souvenirs collected of famous French personalities & events throughout time.
The menu is divine. The entrees are around $15 & include a wide variety of Les Omelettes, Escargot (Snails cooked in their shells with garlic and parsley butter) & Soupe a l’oignon (Homemade traditional onion soup with croutons and melted cheese). The mains start from $28 & there is a vast selection of French cuisine to sample. You may feel like the Tournedo Rossini servi sur un lit de pomme lyonnaise (Beef fillet topped with a slice of Foie Gras, port wine sauce and sauté potatoes with onions). Maybe even the Magret de canard aux griottes confites au kirsh surun gratin de pommes de terre (Duck breast with a cherry and Kirsch sauce on a gratin of potatoes).
The food is just scrumptious, with the emphasis on slow cooking, care and generous country servings. The waiters & waitresses are bright & friendly & add to your dining experience. The wine list has been carefully selected to complement the meals and add the finishing touches to your journey through old France.
Article written by Beau Lawrence
La Guillotine French Restaurant
518 Kent Street, Sydney
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www.laguillotine.com.au
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