The Little Snail

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24 Nov 2021
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I have been to this lovely restaurant four times and wont be the last. I brought my guy for dinner on Sunday for the first time. He couldnt believe how good the food, service and view we had. He said we will be coming back for sure.
The only negative I have is that the coffee tasted diffetent from the other times I was in. It wasnt strong enough.
Anyway... A great nite out with my guy. Merci.

verified email - 21 Nov 2021
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5.0
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Hands down, my favourite place! Service is exceptional and so is the food. Been here a couple of times with the family and we all really enjoy it.

08 Jan 2021
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5.0
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My third visit to this awesome restaurant last night. Brought 3 of my girlfriends to celebrate one of the ladies's birthday. They were so impressed with the service, food and ambience. Thank you for making it so special for my friend on her birthday. Will definitely be back. LOVE ... LOVE.... LOVE....

verified email - 09 Aug 2015
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5.0
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The restaurant has a wonderful aura which makes you feel like your eating in a little French Bistro

verified email - 16 Jun 2015
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Summary: Expensive but worth it.
It's great quality food and a great place for pate and snails in Sydney. The service is good. The atmosphere and seating is great - spaced out and lighting and decoration makes it a great place for a date.
If you manage to get a groupon or something it's definitely worth buying. Even if there isn't a discount it's definitely worth going to at least once.

verified email - 12 Oct 2014
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4.0
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4.0
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3.0

I met up with my mate as he said I would really enjoy the cuisine at this restaurant. He was certainly right!

I am adventurous when it comes to trying different food and I was looking forward to trying some snails. I ordered a dozen snails for the two us, I ate most of them as my mate was not that interested. They had an interesting texture, tasted delicious as they were marinated and then baked in garlic butter. I will enjoyed them. Following the snails I had the salt and pepper squid, marvellous it was. So delicious, cooked perfectly. My mate enjoyed the king prawns.

We had a great time, would have been better with our wives, service was prompt and friendly and prices very reasonable. We left feeling very satisfied.

verified email - 30 Jun 2014
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0

This quaint little restaurant looks deceiving from the outside then you walk into an amazing ambience. We were seated upstairs which if you are in a small group I think you will prefer so please request it. The meals are amazing, so very French which is exactly how they should be. The meat is so tender and the sauces are to die for. We had the pate for an entrée which I think could have had a little more alcohol in it but it is personal choice, being we make our own at home we are picky when it comes to that although this was still totally enjoyable. The staff could be a tiny bit more attentive as it was hard to get another drink but we totally enjoyed the night all around. Lovely view, so warm and comfortable and food is terrific just as it should be. The meal was very well priced for the two of us which was a surprise based on being right amongst the city area and with the lovely views you expect to be hit quite hard. A real treasure of a find!

Approximate cost: $28.00

verified email - 08 May 2014
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0

Great place to be at and great great food even though the portions are pretty small. I have tried the 38$ 3 course deal and tried for the very first time actual SNAILS !! And guess what? It was great!!!

verified email - 25 Feb 2014
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0

The food at The Little Snail is amazing and is so delicious. A friend told me about this place and I was glad to try it out. They have a 3 course meal which is at a special price of $38 or if you choose to have a 3 course dinner its $60.
I tried the pate, which was superb, fillet of beef tenderloin with a potato millefeuille (layered potato) and for dessert I had the hazelnut and praline ice cream which was just devine.
I will definitely come back here.

Approximate cost: $38

verified email - 19 Sep 2013
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Great little restaurant, food is always beautiful and well priced. The service here is always amazing, the staff are friendly, attentive and always more than happy to help. I came here trying to avoid the escargot but ended up trying, and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tastes. If your wanting to give escargot a go for the first time, I think this is the place to be!

verified email - 15 Sep 2013
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

This is a return visit and this restaurant was food was still the best value in town.$38 for a 3 coarse lunch is great value. The service is excellent, exemplary with the drinks and food coming out very fast. There was a very noisy party upstairs so they lost a point for atmosphere. I have always been seated by the window, booked beforehand or not, no matter how many in our party. I like to take visitors there & look forward to my next visit.

verified email - 12 Apr 2013
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5.0
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4.0
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3.0

The food is amazing there, services are great and price is also very high! Go there occasionally is fine, but for a student can't afford to go there quite often! But food is absolute beautiful.....the only pity thing is that I can't drink wine, if you can you will definitely love it

verified email - 01 Apr 2013
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We went to The Little Snail for the 3 course lunch for $36. As i wasn't expecting much for $36 for a 3 course meal we also ordered extra starters and sides.

Wow, I was impressed. We were one of the first to arrive at midday and were seated downstairs with a great open view of the Pyrmont Bridge to Darling Harbour walkway.

Each dish was impressive, fresh and tasty, but what I couldn't believe was the service. I thought there was some sort of emergency happening as I saw waiters literally bolting up and down the stairs taking the orders back to the kitchen at lightning speed.

As soon as I gave one of the waiters an order for an extra drink he was back before I knew it putting it on the table. I have never seen food and drink served so fast and at such a high standard.

While I was here I got to try the Escargot and they were much better than I expected (fresh and not slimy).

This is one place I would love to try again.

Approximate cost: $36

verified email - 17 Mar 2013
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0

we used a voucher of three courses for $35 so at that price it was excellent value, I think the normal dinner is 3 courses for $59, which would still be OK. Food was nice though not WOW, staff service was excellent, restaurant decor is looking a bit worn....but still a nice affordable meal

verified email - 01 Mar 2013
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0

decent prices for the delicious food. Lunch is a bargain at $36 for 3 courses! dinner is $59 for the 3 courses.
cocktails are divine and if you get a nice waiter they will even do a cocktail jug for big groups.

verified email - 02 Jan 2013
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

We went to The Little Snails for dinner as a group of 4 on the weekend. We made a booking and were glad we did that as the place were quite full. We ordered a 3-course meal for everyone to share. We had garlic snails, pate with bread for entrée in which the there were lots of pate and bread. The size were generous and the garlic sauce was so delicious that we dipped the bread in as well. Then we had seafood liguini, duck breast fillets, seafood plate as our mains. The size were good to share and all dishes were very nice Duck breast fillets were tender and juicy. We got a mocktail as our drink which was abit small but still tasted nice with the sugar coating the rum of the glasses. The French waitress was lovely and very friendly. Seating was comfortable and the environment wasn't too noisy. We spent around $58 each which was quite reasonable. We will be back again~

Approximate cost: $36

verified email - 16 Sep 2012
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

yay lunch value is so good! three fantastic french courses for 36$ is absolutely worth it. it was a beautiful dining experience!

Approximate cost: $20

verified email - 20 Aug 2012
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5.0
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Have been here twice for lunch (3 courses - $36.00!).
I do not know how they manage to serve 3 courses of beautiful food at this price! Even the wines are excellent!
Service is polite, unobtrusive & prompt but still friendly.
The decor is clean & modern but not clinical. Lovely views overlooking Darling Harbour from the ground level, I can only imagine how nice it would be upstairs.
This restaurant is utilised by many a high school for French students excursions & can be a little noisy - I suggest a quick phone call before arrival to check out the situation. Its not bad though.
I highly recommend for a girls get together lunch.

Approximate cost: $36 lunch / $59 dinner

verified email - 21 Dec 2011
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

The restaurant serves french food and is always tasty and service has mostly been excellent. The lunch special at $36 for 3 courses makes it affordable for me and my friends.

Approximate cost: $36

verified email - 11 Nov 2011
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Absolutely a stunner! Loved the setting, the food, the service, and the menu! The staff were so friendly, and the food is of the highest quality. will be coming here again.

Approximate cost: $40

verified email - 09 Jul 2011
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Loved the staff. They were so cooperative and pleasant. The food was cooked well though they lacked appropriate drinks for people under age.

verified email - 30 Dec 2010
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4.0
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4.0
Value Rating
3.0

Love the ambiance here. I tried the three course dinner menu and everything from start to finish was delicious and presented well. The quality of the food is excellent.

Approximate cost: $55

verified email - 30 Dec 2010
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0

This is a snazzy restaurant offering a lovely atmosphere. I came in for lunch and had the kangaroo fillet and snails in garlic butter. The kangaroo was a bit tough, and the snails were not for me. I felt like I could taste some soil - definitely not for the squeamish, but if you're willing to try the snails, this is a must, even for the novelty.

verified email - 08 Jun 2010
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0

I had the signature dish 'escargot' for my entree, I was a bit hesitant to eat snails, but I absolutely loved it! It had an amazing flavor. The staff were pleasant.

verified email - 26 May 2010
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3.0
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2.0
Value Rating
2.0

I went here once with some friends for lunch. Though we had high expectations because of the prices and the location of the restaurant, they were really not met. I ordered a plate of snails. They were much too oily and overcooked. The main for me, chicken, was very well done and quite dry and salty but otherwise flavourless. Chocolate mouse for dessert was slightly better, but not great, and the portions were all very small. It's not a place I'd go back to anytime soon.

verified email - 26 Jan 2010
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3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

The foods pretty good. The snails are delicious. The service can be a bit sloppy at times though. I'd suggest to go for lunch as dinner is a bit pricey. The kangaroo is a bit tough so steer away if you don't like tough meats.

Approximate cost: $26.00

verified email - 07 Sep 2009
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5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Had a wonderful time here for our 10th Wedding Anniversary. It was nice to go somewhere special but not have to pay more than was comfortable (set 3 course menu $52). The food was fabulous, the service great and the entertainment was brilliant

verified email - 15 Jun 2008
Service Rating
2.0
Quality Rating
3.0
Value Rating
3.0

You cannot dine here without having the snails. An absolute must.

Last time I was here I was shorted one snail (11 instead of 12) and the waiter didn't feel the need to "compensate" (even after I told him it was my 21st birthday). Once a favourite but after the last experience, will never return. When we got there we asked for a particular table but it was reserved- rude waiter went into a long discussion about how it was reserved for a special client who had a fear of windows... he could simply have said it was reserved.

Much dearer now than when it was at Broadway. Lunch time value is fine but dinner is double.

verified email - 28 May 2008
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4.0
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4.0
Value Rating
3.0

I remember this place when it was still at Broadway, prices have gone up a bit but the food is still great. Amazing 3 course lunch meal deal for $28.00. Must be best value in Pyrmont for French food.

Approximate cost: $28

verified email - 26 Apr 2008
Service Rating
3.0
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4.0
Value Rating
3.0

Probably one of the best French restaurants I have eaten at in Sydney. They provide an interesting menu of classic French food (yes, including snails). I got mushroom crepes and they were absolutely delicious. Not too creamy and packed full of flavour. Service is satisfactory and prices fairly reasonable for the area.