Bistro Cocotte

Reviews

• Cindy K.

  star star star star star 12 July 2026

  Stumbled on their website by accident and was hooked by their special 1st anniversary degustation night of their six best selling dishes. Menu looked fantastic and I can't stop thinking about it, so I made a reservation. Since my favourite French restaurant closed last year, I've been on the lookout for a new favourite, this could be it.
  
  A glass of sparkling on arrival and a friendly smile, enough to make a great first impression before our amuse bouche arrived, Escargot with Garlic & Parsley Butter. Definitely a great start! We didn't have to wait long before the first course arrived, Sydney Rock Oysters with Sauce Mignonette. Vinegar with mince eschallots made great accompaniment to the freshly shucked oysters.
  
  Black Truffle & Mushroom Veloute with Crumbed Quail Egg is creamy and earthy with perfectly cooked crumbed quail egg added necessary texture to the dish. Pan Fried Pancetta Rolled Scallop with Foie Gras, Fennel Remoulade, Lemon & Lime Vinaigrette was excellent. This was my favourite dish of the night. It was sublime. Everything on the plate complemented each other and the foie gras added complexity to the dish. Kimchi, Tofu, Ham Hock Terrine with Apple, Ssamjang Chutney, Sesame Leaf & Nashi Pear Walnut Salad was fresh and a great follow up after a heavy meal, a palate cleanser before our next heavy meal.
  
  But the highlight and my husband's favourite dish of the night was Grilled Eye Fillet of Beef with Basil Pistou & Jus. Perfectly seared sous vide beef so tender it felt like butter when you cut through it. It left an impression on my husband so big he seriously contemplating on buying a sous vide machine to try and recreate it.
  
  Just when we thought they can't go any better than this, desserts came. I had the Passionfruit and Plum Creme Brulée with its perfectly cracked caramelised sugar topping added extra crunch. I can't really taste the plum though, but found generous amount of Passionfruit inside the Brulée. My husband chose the Apple Tarte Tatin, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Crumbed and I can tell you he kept telling how happy he was that he chose it for his dessert. The proof is in the pudding, or in this case the Tarte Tatin as he scraped clean his plate within minutes of consuming it.
  
  Great timing on the delivery for each course. The matching wines I had with my meals were greatly matched. All that combined with intimate ambience and friendly staff definitely completed a pleasant dining experience.

• Roger H.

  star star star star star_border 10 July 2026

  Bistro cocette is French restaurant located in Haberfield
  My knowledge of French food is limited, but I was highly impressed with just about everything we had
  Complementary snails is a nice touch
  Freshly baked bread (I do believe it was) and
  Twice baked comte and and spinach souffle' and the
  Duck liver Parfeit were taste sensations in my mouth, love it
  Baked Salmon cocette was a strange taste, nothing ive had and im not sure if I like it
  My Pan roasted  Barramundi was superb! The pumpkin puree and pomegranate are a excellent compliment to the Barramundi, im really impressed  
  My fiancé loved her duck dish also.
  Everyone else had no complaints with there dishes
  WE didn't try any desserts
  The Set menu is $60 for 3 courses, the zomato menu is outdated. But from this you will only save $4 or $5, In general I found the prices a little expensive
  Service was attentive and friendly though food took a little longer to come out than expected
  Despite the price it's a place I would come back to try something else. Worth trying!

• Drew S.

  star star star star star_border 8 July 2026

  Let me start by admitting straight up, I don't really have much knowledge of french cuisine, but would have no problem what-so-ever moving to France and becoming an expert.
  
  But from the moment we entered the front door of Bistro Cocotte for the first time recently, it is what I imaged a modern French restaurant would be.
  
  It was open, clean, strong in decor and even with the small crowd of early diners, was buzzing.
  
  I loved how all the tables were close so we had to acknowledge who ever was sitting next to us ... and even listen to their conversations, which was mostly noise of enjoyment as they ate.
  
  We were the guests of friends who had brought us here to share their favourite 'local' so we were spoiled with attention from the wait staff, especially the manager, who I must say, skillfully dealt with a couple of new staff on the evening.
  
  Being our host and we love our food, we went a little all out, three entrees, which included the Charcuterie Board, Pork and Duck Terrine and twice baked souffle .... yes, silence came over the table whilst we consumed it all.
  
  For mains, we decided on the Confit of Pork, Eye Fillet of Beef, Boeuf Bourguignon and Lamb Noisette - all of which were beautiful, except the Lamb. Sadly, much to our host's surprise, we think we got the ends as it was more fat then lamb. BUT, we will be back (not sure why we didn't say anything to the staff).
  
  We did do the deserts, which went down a treat, but to be honest, we had food (and wine) coma and I can not remember my thought on them, except I do remember scraping the plate for every ounce.
  
  All in all, I think Bistro Cocotte is a wonderful restaurant and I look forward to returning.