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Bistro Cocotte, Haberfield

August 14, 2015 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

A brilliant new French restaurant has opened in our neighbourhood.

We locals were hoping to keep it a secret, but after just two weeks of trading, it’s already getting hard to make a booking. And that’s because every neighbour we know has already eaten there twice.

Chef and owner Jay is well-credentialed – he was the former head chef of Bistro Mémé and previously worked at La Grande Bouffe. Apart from being an incredibly nice guy, his food is excellent – well crafted, carefully balanced and delicious…

Charming Jeremy runs the front of house. His staff are well trained – the service is professional and efficient, whilst still being relaxed and friendly…

We’ve now eaten there at every sitting. At Saturday brunch, Pete had the Honey and Cinnamon Roasted Granular with Greek yoghurt and baked rhubarb ($13.50)…

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Jay’s Duck Liver Parfait with pickled cauliflower and onion jam ($17) is my favourite dish so far, and that’s saying a lot, because I’ve loved them all…

As Small Man is in the middle of his HSC trial exams, we took the boys down for dinner as a mid-week treat. The bread basket ($7) arrived and we demolished it. As you all know, I’m pretty fussy about bread, but this was that perfect French baguette that I just can’t seem to master – crispy with a tender crumb, served warm…

Soup of the week was a richly flavoured, slow cooked French Onion ($16), served in their trademark cocotte…

Pete and I weren’t particularly hungry, so we shared a few entrees. The Seared Panchetta Rolled Scallops with Leek Fondue and Saffron Emulsion ($19) was sublime…

The Rabbit and Ham Hock Terrine ($18) was very good, but I think I prefer the Duck Liver Parfait…

Small Man was starving, so he had the Grilled Eye Fillet of Beef with Trumpet Mushroom Jus ($32). He ate every morsel on his plate…

For sides, we ordered Petit Pois and Lardon, Ratatouille, and a bucket of Pomme Frites ($7)…

Big Boy chose the Confit Pork Belly with Honey Apple Purée, Braised Red Cabbage, Fig and Chestnut ($29). He’s always been a fan of confit pork, but he declared that this combination of flavours was the best he’d ever tried…

For dessert, Pete and I shared the Apple Tart. Hmm…shared as in I let him have a couple of bites…

…and Big Boy raved about the Creme Brûlée, with it crackly caramel topping…


Bistro Cocotte offers a fixed price three course dinner (with a choice of dishes) for $55, as well as a $35 Tuesday to Friday lunch special (entree and main). Their full menus are available here – there are only a few vegetarian options listed, but if you advise your food preferences when booking, Jay will happily create to order. The restaurant is fully licenced, but BYO is available Tuesday to Thursday. We can now take our old bottles of wine, walk to a fantastic French bistro, eat glorious food, then walk home!

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Bistro Cocotte
78 Ramsay Street
Haberfield  NSW  2045
tel: 02 8964 1301
www.bistrococotte.com.au

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  1. on August 14, 2015 at 7:59 am ardysez

    I shouldn’t have read this before breakfast. Yum. Thanks Celia.


  2. on August 14, 2015 at 8:02 am Francesca

    That sounds like my kind of bistro. Fair prices and a policy of BYO during the week enabling families to dine without breaking the bank. Beautiful food- I wish them every success.


  3. on August 14, 2015 at 8:03 am Jane @ Shady Baker

    Good morning Celia…so delicious and your photos are gorgeous. I love how you have captured the people behind the food! This looks like an asset to your neighborhood and being able to walk is such a bonus isn’t it? x


  4. on August 14, 2015 at 8:22 am Rose

    That’s utter food porn in those photos Celia!

    “As you all know, I’m pretty fussy about bread”, you are? Gosh I never would have guessed. ;)


  5. on August 14, 2015 at 8:25 am Susan

    Well, those photos explain why it is SOOOOOOO busy, food porn indeed :)


  6. on August 14, 2015 at 8:26 am ayitl

    An unusual name for a French restaurant. Food looks good though


  7. on August 14, 2015 at 8:35 am Pete V

    Booked in for tomorrow!


  8. on August 14, 2015 at 9:18 am Jane N

    I tried to get in last night with the kids … had I been successful, it would have been my second time, too! Love it! Great post, Celia; sharing on FB … the horse has bolted and so happy to see a new restaurant in Haberfield succeed. x


  9. on August 14, 2015 at 9:57 am @ChristineSalins (FoodWineTravel)

    I’d love to meet you for a meal there when I’m in Sydney sometime, Celia. It sounds lovely. :-)


  10. on August 14, 2015 at 10:02 am lambsearsandhoney

    It’s hard when you discover something new and wonderful – I’m always torn between telling the world and trying to keep it a bit of a secret so I can still get in. But quality will always get out eventually.


  11. on August 14, 2015 at 10:04 am shazzameena

    Looking forward to trying this out soon. I finally got to visit the Temperance Society Wine Bar in Summer Hill. We got a very warm welcome and my friend and I thouroughly enjoyed a long catch up over good wine. I made mention of your post :)


  12. on August 14, 2015 at 10:29 am marilynscottwaters

    That apple tart….


  13. on August 14, 2015 at 10:55 am Eha

    Thank you! Have a number of friends living in your area who will be delighted to get the name, menu and critique! Especially since all do not share my fascination with Asian or African :) ! Love the look of both the terrine and the parfait [actually on my ‘to do’ schedule for the weekend!] . . . . now back for a second look at the menu!! . . . . with good wishes to you . . .


  14. on August 14, 2015 at 11:43 am hotlyspiced

    Isn’t it a joy when a restaurant opens in your area and it’s a winner. The food looks very good and there seems to be good variety too – no wonder the local have already been there at least twice. But why is it whenever you take the kids for dinner, they always want the most expensive item on the menu! Good luck to Small Man on his trials xx


  15. on August 14, 2015 at 12:23 pm EllaDee

    Oooh, yum! Lovely local success story :)


  16. on August 14, 2015 at 4:00 pm Jaqi

    Looks fantastic…we may need to make an excursion to Haberfield….such great food in the inner west! :-)


  17. on August 14, 2015 at 5:54 pm My Kitchen Stories

    Lucky lucky you girl!


  18. on August 14, 2015 at 6:09 pm Claire

    Sounds amazing – will have to pop down! Another recommendation is Dosa Hub on Great North Road – best Indian I’ve had since London days.


  19. on August 14, 2015 at 7:06 pm Lina

    Family get togethers are the best aren’t they? Especially when the food is well priced, professionally cooked & delicious! I’m so glad y’all had a wonderful time Celia! ( but no bread will outdo yours!) ;)


  20. on August 14, 2015 at 10:06 pm Jan

    What a great idea to have the restaurant byo during the week. That sounds and looks like yum-station101 – on legs.


  21. on August 15, 2015 at 2:28 am themateriallady

    That looks a great place to eat. I wish I had waited until I had eaten tea before I read your post – I want to order from this now not cook!


  22. on August 15, 2015 at 3:45 am Chica Andaluza

    What a great place – I don’t think there’s one thing there I wouldn’t enjoy. Ok, let’s be honest…there’s very little food I don’t enjoy! So glad you were able to get out and enjoy some family time together.


  23. on August 15, 2015 at 6:37 pm sherry from sherrys pickings

    yum yum celia. this looks pretty darn delish!


  24. on August 15, 2015 at 10:46 pm anne54

    All this fabulous food, and you can walk there…can’t get a better combination than that.


  25. on August 16, 2015 at 1:33 am Emilie @ The Clever Carrot

    This was a sweet read… the boys call my mother Mémé, which is what she used to call her Grandmother. And we have many cocottes ;) xx


  26. on August 17, 2015 at 6:33 pm vickiten

    Oh yum, Celia! Lucky you to have this so close by…..x


  27. on August 19, 2015 at 8:24 am shortbreadcookiefan

    The platings look absolutely lovely! Thanks so much for sharing this gem of a restaurant!


  28. on August 19, 2015 at 4:54 pm Joanna

    You take very good ‘descriptive’ photos of the dishes and I would definitely like to tag along with you next time you go ! xx



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