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Bistro Rex
4.7 (408)
$41 to $100
Modern European
50-58 Macleay Street, Potts Point, AU-NSW 2011
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Bistro Rex
4.7
$41 to $100
Modern European
Elizabeth Bay
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 8, 2026
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Neighborhood gem
- Great for fine wines
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$41 to $100
- CuisinesModern European, French, Bistro
- Hours of operationMon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefFabio Salvato
- Private party facilitiesFeast stylishly in The Salon, one of Sydney’s most sophisticated semi-private dining spaces. Featuring the best quality produce to create Parisian-inspired dishes & offering an impressive French and local wine list. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, or celebrating a significant milestone.
- Award-winning
- GFG 1 Hat 2024
- NeighborhoodElizabeth Bay
- Cross streetMacleay St and Greenknowe Ave
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitKings Cross Train Station is a 5 minute walk to the restaurant. We also recommend travelling to the venue with an Uber. Bus 311 stops at Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay St.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
A La Carte Reservation
1 - 7 people
Multiple dates availableAvailable for up to tables of 7 guests. Our à la carte menu reflects the essence of Bistro Rex — classic French bistro cooking with a modern edge. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, with most dietary requirements accommodated. Please let us know of your dietaries in the notes section. For the most up-to-date menu details, please visit our website.Sunday Roast - Available All Day Until Sold Out
A$56.00 per person
1 - 7 people
Multiple dates available'Coq Au Fizz' - Half Champagne Roasted 'Crosslands' Chicken, Duck Fat Potatoes & Jus, served with Mixed Leaf Salad Served individually $56pp **Our normal a la carte is available on Sunday as well. BYO Wine available till 4pm. $30 Corkage per 750ml bottle🍷LE BANQUET - ‘Rex Classics’ - $95pp
A$95.00 per person
3 - 50 people
Multiple dates availableA perfect introduction to the heart of Bistro Rex, this menu brings together many of our most loved dishes. Expect familiar favourites, rich flavours and dishes made for sharing. Ideal for first-time guests or relaxed celebrations around the table. For our most current menu offerings, please visit our website - bistrorex.com.au DESIGNED TO BE SHARED - MINIMUM 3 GUESTS – PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY DIETARIES
Offers
🍝 Mid-week pasta special 🍝
1 - 16 people
Multiple dates availableWed - 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM,Thu - 12:00 PM - 2:45 PMBYO Wine Special - $30 corkage per bottle
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates availableSun - 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM,Tue - 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM,Thu - Sat - 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Loved For
Eastern Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Eastern Suburbs
Good for business meals
Eastern Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Eastern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Eastern Suburbs
Romantic
Eastern Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Review summary
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Hugh
Sydney1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Peter
London4 reviews
3.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 3
- Food 2
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Richard
Sydney3 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Hymie
Hong Kong3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 30, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Hernan
Sydney3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 29, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Paul
Sydney9 reviews
5.0Dined on October 23, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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min
Sydney4 reviews
5.0Dined on October 21, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Brad
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 19, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Madeline
Sydney1 review
5.0Dined on October 18, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Kate
Sydney2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 16, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$41 to $100
- CuisinesModern European, French, Bistro
- Hours of operationMon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefFabio Salvato
- Private party facilitiesFeast stylishly in The Salon, one of Sydney’s most sophisticated semi-private dining spaces. Featuring the best quality produce to create Parisian-inspired dishes & offering an impressive French and local wine list. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, or celebrating a significant milestone.
- Award-winning
- GFG 1 Hat 2024
- NeighborhoodElizabeth Bay
- Cross streetMacleay St and Greenknowe Ave
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitKings Cross Train Station is a 5 minute walk to the restaurant. We also recommend travelling to the venue with an Uber. Bus 311 stops at Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay St.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
July 13, 2026
26 Best French Restaurants in Sydney Right Now
The guide says Potts Point’s Bistro Rex aims to make a good midweek steak frites easier to find in Sydney. It recommends the Rex Wagyu burger with pickles, raclette and French fries.
Published in Time Out Worldwide
June 18, 2026
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Published by OpenTable
January 16, 2026
The best French restaurants in Sydney to try right now
Bistro Rex is described as a chic, elegant venue with a 1950s Parisian dining-room feel. Its modern French bistro menu includes steak frites, cheese soufflé, chicken liver parfait and pear frangipane tart with honey whiskey ice cream.
Published in Australian Traveller
November 15, 2024
At the Bar with Bistro Rex Owner Baci Moore
Bistro Rex in Potts Point serves modern French-Mediterranean dishes led by head chef Fabio Salvato. Its Moreton Bay bug omelette with lobster sauce and trout roe is also included in a $65 three-course prix fixe menu.
Published in The Write Drop
November 11, 2024
Bistro Rex, Potts Point: SMH Good Food Guide review
This French bistro in Potts Point serves standouts including chicken liver parfait, a three-cheese soufflé and steak frites, with a Sunday roast chicken special for two. The review praises the food and atmosphere, though it notes the snapper was overcooked.
Published in SMH.com.au
August 26, 2024
The 15 Best French Restaurants in Sydney Right Now
Bistro Rex is a Potts Point favourite known for its twice-baked Cantal cheese soufflé and nose-to-tail cooking with locally sourced produce. The menu includes dishes such as suckling pig, venison and bone marrow spring rolls.
Published in Concrete Playground
July 18, 2024
Fine Italian dining on a budget: 10 of Sydney’s best pasta nights
Bistro Rex serves a seasonal pasta dish, salad and glass of French wine for $45 every Wednesday. The article highlights its beef brisket and osso buco ragu pappardelle with pecorino, brown-butter sage and dried apricot.
Published in SMH.com.au
FAQs
Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several reviews call the servings generous or even "huge, " notably the Sunday porchetta, and individual dishes like the confit octopus are described as very generous.
Yes, Bistro Rex is frequently recommended for date night, thanks to its warm, intimate atmosphere, dimmed candlelit dining and many guests calling it perfect for a special evening.
Sundays are a favourite for the hearty Sunday lunch (the porchetta special is singled out), while Thursday evenings are popular for live jazz and a lively bistro vibe.
For a relaxed, leisurely meal, aim for Sunday lunch at Bistro Rex; if you want a livelier night with music, Thursday evenings feature live jazz.
Yes, guests report the outdoor seating/patio welcomes dogs; staff have helped arrange outdoor tables for diners with puppies and even provided water.
Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests treat Bistro Rex as a date-night spot so a slightly dressed-up look is common.
Yes, Bistro Rex has outdoor seating: guests mention reserving outdoor tables and enjoying an outdoor deck that felt warm and comfortable, with heaters noted on cooler nights.
Bistro Rex feels like a warm, intimate Parisian-style bistro with dimmed, candlelit lighting and regular live jazz or small-band nights, a cosy, inviting spot for date nights and special evenings.
Yes, guests report the reservation team accommodates special requests (for example hen’s-party and birthday arrangements) and that booking by phone for specific needs, like an outdoor table, is straightforward.
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Bistro Rex
4.7
$41 to $100
Modern European
Elizabeth Bay
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 8, 2026
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.