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Pistou, Newtown, AU-NSW

Pistou

4.8 (84)
$40 and under
Mediterranean
601 King St, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Pistou is Newtown’s French-meets-Mediterranean 50-seat, restaurant, eat-in deli, and wine bar. Owned by award-winning hospo veteran Jules Bouillon (Balthazar London, Mr Wong, NOLA, Glorietta). Serving lunch and dinner, it’s the perfect place for a long lunch, a romantic dinner, a celebration with friends or to pop in for a cheeky vino and nibbles. Please email us for any bookings over 10 people, hello@pistou.com.au

Designed to offer rustic charm, the venue has a welcoming vibe and is reminiscent of a homely space somewhere in the French Provence. Ensuring you know what’s on offer, a large cabinet displays a wide and tempting selection of charcuterie and cheeses.

The ever-changing menu focuses on seasonality and sustainability. Head chef, Ben Scobie has curated a delicious menu of cheeses, charcuteries, hot and cold plates to share, and desserts. Plus, throughout the day, we offers an assortment of sandwiches to have in or takeaway.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, French, Provencal
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–4:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ben Scobie
  • Catering
    Need some catering?! Good news, our catering menu is now available for pick up only!<br />We require a minimum of 48 hours before collection time.<br />Please get in touch to see a menu! hello@pistou.com.au<br />All of our grazing platters come ready in eco-friendly disposable takeaway boxes. You can also use our ceramic platters if you prefer!
  • Private party facilities
    Pistou is the perfect place to host your special event! Whether it's a birthday, a baby shower, an engagement party or a hens party, we can do it all. We can accomodate up to 36 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 58 guests for a standing function. Please get in touch if you would like more information on what we can offer!
  • Neighborhood
    Erskineville
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    St Peters Station is 1 minute walk from the restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Pistou reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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84 Reviews
  1. JosK

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible (feed me menu) and staff were amazing.

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  2. FoodboyJase

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Simple menu but great quality ingredients put together well. Wood recommend the mushroom ravioli and the seared scallops.

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  3. RuthK

    Sydney2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot with great selection of cheese and wines. Mains we got were also v good, especially the mussels! Was very hot in the restaurant - to be fair it was a scorcher of a day and humidity was high - but I wish they’d had better fans. In cooler weather this place will be great.

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  4. ErinM

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, great drinks, good ambience, and the staff were well versed. Prices are quite high for the size of the plates but it was worth it for a great experience.

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  5. ChloeE

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome venue for quality food and great vibes. Been here several times and it’s always satisfying! The staff are friendly and quick, they also know the menu really well. If you love meats and cheeses and a classic Prosecco - this is the place for you! I also love their scallops and roasted potatoes. The fruit bread is also delicious. Fun music and a nice atmosphere, I like that it doesn’t seat too many so it doesn’t feel too chaotic. Can’t wait to return!

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  6. Pete

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food - attentive team and overall fab experience. Maybe a bit more aircon- though it is the height of summer - will be back in winter to try red wine and winter dishes 😃

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  7. EmmaS

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful summer dining experience. If you want something a little bit different (ie. if you love fermented food like me, they had house made fermented watermelon!) 10/10

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  8. GuillaumeD

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great, good service, beautiful place, fantastic tasty food, exact test like back home in France. The stuff is very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  9. AileenM

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and help with ordering. Lovely cocktails. Speed of service perfect for leisurely dinner and it feeling like being rushed out.

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  10. HarrietM

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening here. The food was delicious.

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FAQs

Pistou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0404 463 221.

Pistou is rated 4.8 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Sydney
  4. Inner West
  5. Erskineville

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Google Map for Pistou

601 King St, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Erskineville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–4:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, French, Provencal
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    St Peters Station is 1 minute walk from the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Scobie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Need some catering?! Good news, our catering menu is now available for pick up only!<br />We require a minimum of 48 hours before collection time.<br />Please get in touch to see a menu! hello@pistou.com.au<br />All of our grazing platters come ready in eco-friendly disposable takeaway boxes. You can also use our ceramic platters if you prefer!
  • Private party facilities
    Pistou is the perfect place to host your special event! Whether it's a birthday, a baby shower, an engagement party or a hens party, we can do it all. We can accomodate up to 36 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 58 guests for a standing function. Please get in touch if you would like more information on what we can offer!
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