Les Bistronomes Matthew L Malua Bay, Australia 10 helpful votes ★★★★★ C’était magnifique Great to see that the art of hospitality is well and truly alive and kicking at Les Bistronomes. My partner and I enjoyed a faultless experience of friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and professional service coupled with exceptional cuisine. The chef is a master of his craft with minute attention given to every detail. Beautifully presented and perfectly seasoned food. C’était magnifique, we will be back! Date visited: Jan 2026

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.

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

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.

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.