Sydney: Where to Eat: Neighborhood Places: Bistro Moncur

Bistro Moncur

In a side street in swanky Woollahra in the Woollahra Hotel, this French bistro has that wonderful and ever-so-rare blend of sophistication and informality that makes for a memorable dining experience. They don’t take reservations, so arrive early or late (and repair to the bar next door for a cocktail while you wait). The last time I was there, former prime minister Paul Keating was at the next table, obviously a fan of the comfort food the restaurant is known for, such as homemade sausages and mash, sirloin steaks and just-right golden frites.