Les Bistronomes

Finally had the chance to try this restaurant that so many people around me have recommended. The service is top-notch and the ambiance is relaxing, though the tables are a bit close together, I could even hear the sound of the fish skin cracker crunching in the mouth of the person next to me. The first dish, a trio combination, was a unique pairing. Each bite delivered a burst of flavor that truly awakened my palate. The second course, corn mousse, was absolutely delightful—creamy and smooth without being heavy, with the sherry vinegar caramel adding the perfect finishing touch. The tuna and tomato salad offered a refreshing cleanse after the mousse, and the generous portion of tuna was truly commendable for a fine dining setting. Beef tartare seems to be on every menu these days, and this version was decent though not particularly standout. The roasted duck, however, was my favorite dish of the evening, perfectly cooked through without becoming tough, with a delicate savory aroma that paired wonderfully with the pickled vegetables. The accompaniments complemented without overwhelming the duck’s natural flavor. The 30-month-aged Comté cheese needs no explanation, I finished it in two bites and still wanted more. If you haven’t yet experienced this hidden gem of fine dining, I urge you to visit soon. And as a colada enthusiast, I must say their Banana Colada was also a highlight for me.

We had the most delicious and memorable experience here recently whilst visiting Canberra. Treated as special guests we felt cared for, with the team taking time to understand our tastes and preferences whilst sharing knowledge about the menu and wine list. The ambience was lovely and we didn’t realise how busy it was until we got up to leave. Food was magnificent. I could not fault anything. We had the 4 course option and every component was perfect. Thank you to the whole team for making our evening so special.

First time eating here, and it was absolutely amazing! Ordered from the A la carte menu and each dish was so satisfyingly filling. Stand out dish was definitely the beef wellington because it had a sort of mushroom filling on the inside! Will definitely come back here again

by far the best French food I have ever eaten in my entire life. fantastic service as well! the beef wellington was so tender and soft, it melted in my mouth. the beef tartare was absolutely delicious. and the crème brûlée, honestly just drown me in it. it was so creamy, so delicious. by far one of my favourite meals in Canberra, I highly recommend.

From the moment you walk in the door you see why Les Bistronomes is frequently rated one of the best restaurants in Canberra. It’s a lovely, quiet space, with lots of nooks for more personal dining, and service is superb. The menu here is far from the classic French bistro and there were some absolute standouts, in particular the amuse bouche, the La Bourride main and crème brûlée dessert, which was brought to the table and set alight to harden the toffee lid. There was no problem with catering for celiacs with just about everything on the menu gluten free or able to be adapted. The only slightly bum note was the GF bread which was clearly store bought and tasteless. However the ordinary bread was sensational. There’s a small but very good selection of French and Canberra region wines by the glass. A great night out.

Absolutely outstanding restaurant, 10 out of 10 on all fronts. We have been many times, and are always planning our next visit on the drive home ☺️ it is hard to choose a favourite from the menu, but I think the steak tartare is right up there for me!

Les Bistronomes has been on my list for a while so it was great to finally be able to visit and experience their Saturday lunch! Lunch got off to a great start from the very beginning with a warm welcome and within minutes some of the best freshly baked bread I've ever had arrived at my table. The Saturday lunch degustation has five courses and at $85 offers incredible value. There is also a wine pairing available for a very reasonable $50 or you can choose your own from an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks list. I appreciated the extensive non-alcoholic wines selection available. The food was incredible and beautifully presented, showcasing in season produce. Hard to pick a favourite but if I had to it would be the pork. Service throughout the lunch was faultless; attentive without being overbearing and elevated without feeling pretentious. Each dish was described in detail to the table (no mean feat when the menu rotates weekly!) and they were actively encouraging diners to use their hands and ask for more complimentary bread. The atmosphere in the restaurant certainly matched the calibre of the food and service. Thanks team for a great lunch and I can't wait to return!

We did the lunchtime degustation and it was one the most enjoyable sets of dishes we’ve had in Canberra. From the traditional melon soup to the avant garde lamb - it was all delicious. The white chocolate mousse dessert delivered all the unique flavours - absolute standout. Service was faultless - friendly, informed and discreet. It’s a talented team across the board and we will definitely return.

The ambiance is very very French at this little bistro sitting on its own in the refurbished suburb of Braddon. But locals know it well, so evenings and Saturdays can be quite busy. We had the place to ourselves for midweek lunch, yet never felt abandoned or an inconvenience. Quite the opposite. We indulged in a couple of signature cocktails (I recommend the L'Automne), and pork rillette and escargot starters. Zut alors, they were good! Main course was a shared Beef Wellington; perfectly done and surrounded with mushroom pieces and foie gras to separate the pastry and meat. With a recommended French Cabernet Franc to mix it up, we left sated and fulfilled in our goal to have an authentic experience in Canberra.

Was introduced to this restaurant by a friend, best dinner in a while! This restaurant took over what used to be Delissio in Braddon, was a little surprised. The menu isn't very big, though they all read beautifully. The desserts were written on the board and appears to change frequently. Of note is that they are a number of items with extensive wait times, including an apple tartin for dessert, up to 40 mins worth of waiting - but it's written in the menu so you are aware of the wait time when you're deciding - really appreciated that. Started off with the Beetroot cured kingfish. It came in a dish, presented too beautiful to be eaten really! There was a bit of a difficultly differentiating the kingfish from the beetroot salad - but every morsel was beautiful and the kingfish slid beautifully in your mouth. Next was the ash crusted duck a l'orange style, meant for 2 pax. This was an interesting one. While we were waiting for it to come, the waiter brought the cooking duck to show us how it was cooked - in a block of still burning/smoking ash. It smelt so gorgeous and I really like that block of ash! We were salivating but it was still a few more minutes to go before it came back to the table, all shiny and gorgeous waiting to jump into my mouth. The duck was so beautiful it might be hard to do it justice. It was falling off the bone and melt in your mouth kind of juicy. The smokey taste to it was balanced by the sweetness of one of the oranges and the tartness of another (two types of planes were used). None of the tastes were overwhelming so you can still taste the subdued duck beneath it all. Absolutely gorgeous. The creme brûlée came last, with a fire going over it till the sugar caramelised. It was such a cool thing to watch the fire burn yet the custard remained cool and not marred. Service provided was great. They were attentive to us from the start, explaining what each item was and how it was cooked. If we had further questions, they would come throwing information at us, no worries. Particularly, I like how they showed me the duck in the block of ash. I was so excited I forgot to take a picture of it. Value for money - for the 2 of us, we spent about 110 dollars. It's definitely a little pricier than what I usually pay for dinner, but in this scenario it's worth every penny and then some. The quality of the food, the thought put behind the balance of the senses deserve to be appreciated, but I am glad it is at that price so it's still within the reach of people who appreciate good food.

Wow... Just had the degustation lunch with a friend.. The food was fantastic, the French wine delicious, the service impeccable and the staff sexy hot. Please give this place a try

We came here for lunch nearly a year ago and so it's interesting that I'm only now writing a review. I'm motivated by the fact that, every time we go to yet another disappointing, overrated restaurant in Canberra, we contrast it to what we could have had IF ONLY WE HAD COME HERE AGAIN. Case in point: Last night's dinner in Kingston. I won't go into the detail of the dishes at Les Bistronomes. Suffice to say that, after all these months, I'm left with a lasting impression of intelligent flavour combinations and an obvious dedication to the culinary arts. But, as brilliant as the food was, what really struck me was the phenomenal service. It was friendly without being familiar, polite without being servile, attentive without being intrusive and knowledgeable without being arrogant. It was the most perfect and professional service I have experienced in any restaurant. And that includes a good proportion of Canberra's high-end, or so-called high-end, establishments. A return visit is long overdue. Even if only for the service!

We were fortunate to dine outside on a spectacular Canberra evening when the sunset provided a magnificent backdrop to a great meal. The service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient and the meal memorable. We both could not go past the slow cooked lamb served with heritage carrots. It lived up to our expectations. We will be back.

Our 29 wedding anniversary dinner - we always go French and this has been the BEST we have experienced . Excellent food, magnificent presentation, prompt and professional service all delivered in s friendly manner. My reservation included very specific food allergies which were managed without fuss and with good grace. I cannot overstate how much we enjoyed this evenings meal. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience