The Little Snail Restaurant in Pyrmont

3/50 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

★★★★★
(2806 reviews)
Categories: French restaurant

About

Classic French set menus, including escargots, in a modern dining room with a curved glass wall.

Website
thelittlesnail.com.au
Address
3/50 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Plus Code
45HX+R5 Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–8:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–8:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–8:30 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Paid parking lot

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
2806 reviews

Most Mentioned

escargot (88) voucher (74) set menu (49) sticky date pudding (40) kangaroo meat (30) calamari (28) fine dining (23) great value (19) garlic butter (13) hazelnut ice cream (10)
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★★★★★
December 20, 2024

The set lunch menu provides good choices of entree, mains and desserts. I attended a birthday lunch party and everyone is pleased with their choices.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Had an excellent time at this restaurant. They only offer set menu and each food was excellent. The escargot is a must try. The way they take your order and serve is very organised. They know who ordered what. View from the upper level is an amazing view of the darling harbour and pyrmont Bridge. The atmosphere is fairly casual. Will be back! A reminder to make a booking a few weeks in advance as they are quite busy.

★★★★
November 17, 2024

Food was delicious. Ordered the set menu and it turned out to be a bit too much. Would prefer an à la carte menu, but there was no such option. Price was reasonable given the prime location.

★★★★★
September 30, 2024

Just had the most memorable meal at The Little Snail. Right from the minute we walked in we were looked after beautifully by the efficient and friendly staff. My husband and I both opted for the Escargot, Duck and Creme Caramel and were absolutely blown away by the flavours and quality of each course. What a wonderful evening, we will be back next time we're in town.

★★★★
September 26, 2024

Personally think that the restaurant is a simplified version of the traditional french restaurant only remains a long title dish name and comes with a modified, shorter meal tine (normally 3-4 hours dinner in a traditional french restaurant). It was a weekday night, the restaurant was busy and nearly half guests were asian. We ordered the three courses dinner including a drink at $69, and sides, the price is attractive in terms of the location. The waiter got clear of our orders and delivered fast and accurate to our front except the drink ⋯⋯could be better if they were served in front of us. This is the reason why we didn’t order another bottle of wine for our meal. The taste of meals were excellent that we could not have complained except the prawns in linguini could be better if they were cooked well. Also, the desserts were satisfying to everyone. We finished our dinner one and a half hours.

★★★★★
September 11, 2024

Great food for a very fair price. Highly recommend the escargot as entree and kangaroo as main. Very tasty and satisfying. Celebrated a birthday here and the staff were amazing to bring our dessert with a candle lit!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Just WOW!!! We went as my son really wanted to try escargot. When we saw the $45 lunch we thought great not to expensive…. The food is AMAZING!!! I’ve paid more at fancier restaurants for less food and lower quality. The service is great too. Happy to eat here again.

★★★★★
June 24, 2024

Bought the Groupon voucher and booked a Saturday night for dinner. Can't fault the service or food. The food is fantastic, although the portions are pretty small. Service was extremely quick and efficient. We finished our 3 course meal in half an hour and was out of there. It's definitely worth the value for French dining.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

We are frequent visitors to this amazing restaurant. This time we had a party of 20 and all of our meals were fabulous. Our group tried just about all of the options on the menu and everyone was so happy. Personally, I had the pate, the beef main and profiteroles and they were all perfect. Kudos to the wait staff and the chefs who do an outstanding job. The best part of all of this is the price is beyond reasonable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Wow we had a wonderful time. There were 16 of us. We had the 3 course $45 meal. We all had different meals. Everyone was amazed at the quality of their food and the size of the serving. This must be the best value restaurant in Sydney. Situated right at Pyrmont opposite footbridge in the IBIS hotel. Great views. Parking in IBIS or Light Rail accross the road. Try it. Wheelchair accessibility: Not great. Stairs no lift. However you can dine downstairs very accessable.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

What s the point of getting our order so fast like rushing us to order but our dishes came soooooo slowwwwww (the one behind us and beside us finished their food already lol ) Food no problem , tastes ok.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Excellent food.. incredible value for $45 set lunch Friendly and quick service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Went as a group. 3 course lunch meal was a winner!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Fantastic food and great value lunch menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Fantastic fine dining at super reasonable price. Tried fried Snails n soft jiucy kangaroo steak Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Excellent meals and very good value. Quite nice inside with views of the city and a nice mezzanine floor. A bit busy and loud but still nice. Waiters are very patient even though a lot of customers use coupons and are in larger groups. Entree, main and dessert were all excellent and no one in our group complained. So great to have good value French food in the city.

December 9, 2024

This restaurant has sold its soul to overseas group bookings, let them die by their own sword .pathetic . No loyalty to the local market that kept them alive abd prosperous for years .give this dump the wide birth they deserve ..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

I came for the kangaroo meat tbh after Googling around for it as I wanted to eat it again before I leave Sydney. That main dish delivered. However, the starter and dessert was somewhat of a miss for me. I think I chose the wrong ones for my taste? I also thought there would be less starch so ordered extra bread--way more than comfortable, found that out too late. Aside from the red meat, I think the food is good but not out of the ordinary. The service is great, and they timed when to bring out each stage pretty well.

December 2, 2024

I ordered a watermelon mocktail, and when I took the first sip, I could taste the rotten taste of the watermelon. It was very stale, like a fruit that had been rotten for a long time. I said the watermelon is not fresh, the waiter replied me: what do you mean is not fresh, this watermelon just cut? Mate, if you dont believe the customer, drink it yourself and go back to check your watermelon. The staff was bad manners like what do you mean , hello? Is that how you communicate? and there was only one waiter on the whole floor which is unacceptable for that many customer on the same floor. I would not recommend for this restaurant. I m felling headache after taste the watermelon mocktail and I need walk out to buy Panadol during dinner. Please check your food and fruit, we pay you for the service and food, this is not how you guys treat the customer.

December 2, 2024

The booking system is incredibly frustrating. I was told by phone to send an email to make a reservation, so I did on November 14 for 10 people. However, it seems no one actually checks the emails for bookings. When I called on November 27 to confirm, I was told that the restaurant is now fully booked and there are no available seats. Its really disappointing and frustrating. I no longer trust their booking system, and now I have to find another place, which could be challenging during this busy season.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

I go to the Little Snail at least twice a year for work reunions. Excellent value, with efficient, friendly service. Back again today, almost the same group of colleagues. Menu still the good, familiar choices with friendly efficient service. Its still highly recommended. Parking: Parking station is about 50 metres up the road, too easy! I recommend pre booking to simplify the process using credit cards as ID.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Excellent food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Excellent view of the bay from the room

November 23, 2024

As a French person I am basically in solidarity with the French but that is not possible.. The starter was ok for the homemade dough but then it was a disaster. The cordon bleu is clearly frozen. I discovered to my great surprise that the cheese was water. I then politely asked the waitress if this was normal and she did her job well. The plate comes back to me with the explanation that this is due to condensation, good joke. The least we can do is recognize that there is a problem, send back another cordon bleu that is better defrosted this time or send an apology or a commercial gesture like this is done in France since it is a French restaurant and if this had been done I would not have posted a negative comment. On this, for French restaurants to avoid I think that 90% of the menu is frozen like in many restaurants here unfortunately being kitchenhand in Sydney I know what Im talking about. And for Australians if you want to eat French dishes with Australian food you can go there. PS: when paying the person who was the boss I suppose didnt even dare ask me if the meal went well he just handed me the bill without a word a restaurant like that in France closes at the end of a week! I write in French in order to say exactly what I think to the restorer Google will take care of the translation for you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Have been to the Little Snail numerous times, with a Groupon voucher. Went again last night and as it usual didnt fail to tick every box. Wednesday night, was pretty full with good ambience, excellent service, and excellent food for a very fair price. Great choice of menu. Will continue to come here, best all round restaurant by far!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

A very special place.

November 23, 2024

Snails are always unpalatable. If the domestic Pizza Hut snails get an 8-point rating, this one doesnt even get a 3-point rating. Even if its canned, the sauce doesnt match at all, and the foie gras is even more heavyweight. A large piece of foie gras sauce doesnt taste good at all, so The thing placed there is like a piece of cement. The duck meat for the main course was just okay, but the rasperberry jam was really fishy, and the lamb was even more mellow than my professor (older, not tender). I didn t want to say anything about the last two desserts, and the pudding was just soaked bread. , paired with plant-based cream ice cream, you will definitely have diabetes after eating it. The other syrup ice cream is also amazing. How can a plant-based cream ice cream that is full of pigments be so unpalatable? Do you still have a conscience when giving it a five-point rating? Or does it mean that it doesn t have a tongue at all?

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We frequently take friends to eat at the Little Snail. The food is pretty good. It is definitely worth your money. My daughter always eats the snails I like the kangaroo - not very French but delicious :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Nice foods. Very professional and friendly staff. Beautiful view from restaurants windows.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great food and service

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I organised a group of friends to have lunch in October. Everyone throughly enjoyed there meals. The variety of food that was offered was delicious. The drink prices are fair. The staff are very attentive and helpful. The location is very handy to the light rail. I have dined here many times and always great. The group who I was with all want to return in 2025.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The food here was great, had some really delicious French food on offer. We had the veal and would definitely have it again. We sat on the upper level and had a great view of the harbour outside. Dietary restrictions: They have a whole menu for gluten free options, and plenty of options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

What an excellent venue. The food was terrific, the staff were efficient and friendly. The food came quickly. We were a large group and they made individual payment very easy. Love this place

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We just had a lovely dinner at The Little Snail. The food portions were generous and very tasty. The service was amazing. This is really good value for money!! Every course was very good.... I dont have any complaints. Parking: Wilsons parking is nearby and the cost is reasonable if you can pre-pay. We had parking reserved from 6:30pm - 9:00pm and it cost us $11. Very reasonable for a city venue.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Beautiful food, excellent service and a great atmosphere! An incredible way to celebrate our anniversary.

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Pleasant but unexciting restaurant. Good value but very young inexperienced staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great lunch with our friends. The menu is varied and quite large. All our dishes were excellent and the great fast and friendly service from Fern and her colleagues made this lunch an experience we want to revisit in a few months time.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Undeseasoned escargot, desserts were too sweet for my liking, the beef steak with potatoes is the only dish that was really good. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce complimented the steak. The salmon with cheese and herbs is a good starter. That, i would recommend too. The service was prompt especially with the Asian lady who attended to us. They gave us a little anniversary plater since we were celebrating that night. Otherwise, I cant find any reason to come back to this restaurant. It made me so sad coz seeing the reviews online, I had high expectations for this place but I was disappointed.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Fantastic!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The food was sensational it was just beautiful very lovely atmosphere food was served quick very tasty highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food was ok but not impeccable...great service to..

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal recently and would definitely recommend the restaurant. Not only was the food great, but the staff were lovely and the price very reasonable. Would happily go back when in Sydney.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The baked snail is a little tasteless, the medium well of the beef is a little hard, but it tastes good, you can try medium rare next time, the seafood platter tastes good, in addition to the mussels are too old, the dessert is generally too sweet, the whole is very good.

★★★★
October 23, 2024

Good, consistent quality of food, and a nice location for catch up with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

3 course lunch for $45 is pretty good. The food is always well presented, and the quality is consistent. You can go to their website to see the menu. Dinner costs a bit more, but youll have more choices. Very close to Pyrmont Bay tram station. Otherwise, park at Wilson or Secure. Kid-friendliness: A nice kids menu is available.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I ve known about this restaurant for decades but this was my first time there. Went with 2 old friends & we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was really tasty & being vegetarian there were delicious options for me. The set menu is great value. The serving sizes are perfect too, not too much food but enough to feel full but not uncomfortably so. I really recommend Little Snail. Vegetarian options: Really tasty vegetarian options in the set menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

This place is must try in Sydney. Food tastes fabulous, atmosphere is splendid and the service is on-point. Most importantly, they dont charge ridiculous prices whilst being a french restaurant next to the harbour. Will be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Come here with a group to enjoy a small snail meal Recommend kangaroo meat Second place filet mignon Third place lamb chops And duck breast salmon steak

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I was very surprised how inexpensive the sides were. Eg bowl of chips or broccoli sides are about $8 Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best French in town at a reasonable price. We loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

A lovely place for dinner, The Little Snail had good food, excellent service, and a nice atmosphere. This is a very modern French restaurant with good food. While the duck I had was not the best in Sydney, it was very good and was served with an excellent sauce.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Been walking past this place for 20 years and never gone in. Went for a family lunch at 12pm on a Saturday and the place was packed! Service is excellent! For the price, food great.. dont expect sensational food for the price .. its great.. but want better go pay more. Its great to see a place that gives excellent service thriving in Sydney . Well done.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We had a great time with Little Snails. It never disappoints with its great customer service and nice food. They also cater for special occasions and try its best to make their customers feel special. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The restaurant serves fast food, delicious French dishes, and reasonable prices! 5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

dinner Fresh squid/steak/pudding

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

After factoring in the context (Australia, especially Sydney Darling Harbour location), this restaurant is simply the best French restaurant in the area, if not Australia, from a value perspective. My relatives and I tried the 3-course lunch menu for A$45, and oh boy, it didnt disappoint despite the low price tag that defies post-COVID inflation from an Australian point of view. Thanks to probably a volume-based strategy and many other practices (it seems like a well-oiled machine), the operators of this restaurant amazed me with their $45 3-course lunch menu offering. On a side note, although not a French dish, I appreciated the local Australian touch with the available kangaroo filet. Snails and prawns available as entrees were decent, too. As a native French speaker, I chit-chatted with the front-of-the-house staff, who seemed mostly (maybe all?) French native. The staff was adequately actively listening and didnt show signs of impatience despite the rush and some slowness from our end. That shows excellent self-control and professionalism. I couldnt ask for more for a last minute Friday lunch!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

One of my favourite restaurants - been here many times. Great food and service, always consistent and great value.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Everything was adequate given the price point. The escargot was good, serving sizes for everything was pretty good. Was not overly impressed by the service though. On my booking I selected birthday but nothing was acknowledged when we arrived and nothing came of it, no references or anything. Im not a demanding person when it comes to these types of little things but I did expect at least something, even for the host to say happy birthday or something. The waiters and waitresses were extremely efficient to the point they sort of half drop the dishes in front of you, no faffing about with small talk I guess. All in all, we came, got sat down, had our orders taken, dishes came out quickly and were served to us quickly, then I guess we got asked for the bill and that was it.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Went for a christening, to be honest I have never thought about trying snails til I tried yours!! And they were beautiful, the garlic butter was perfect for the thought.. I prob wont ever try them again but can officially say I HAVE EATEN SNAIL!!, will come back to try some other French food, maybe for next date night!! Thanks Team

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Excellent service and good. Highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

An early dinner upstairs where this place delivers a decent view of Darling Harbour at sunset. The service was good, the food was ok. Calamari was tasty, served quite simply in a stack, the vegetarian risotto was under whelming and the raspberry sorbet with chocolate cake for dessert was a nice finish. This place oversold and under delivered but it was popular with attentive staff managing a very busy dinner time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We were staying local and saw this place booked - easy, ordered - easy, served - polite and friendly, ate - delicious, paid - great price, left - totally would go again. Lovely place and really would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I dined out here with my aunty tonight, we had a great time together. The food was amazing, the staff were super professional. The building looked spontaneous from inside and out, this is easily the best French restaurant in all of Sydney.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The Little Snail Restaurant offers a great deal, especially if you have a Groupon voucher definitely a fantastic value for the price! The meal was decent, and the view of Darling Harbour is lovely, adding to the overall dining experience. I enjoyed my time here and will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We went there with a group of friends and ordered the 3 course set menu and it was just amazing food and lovely presentation. Our server Erwin made it even more special as he was top notch with the service I do wanna say the staff at the reception front wasn t that nice but great experience overall. We are definitely coming back for more good service and amazing French food!

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The food is okay, but melanin tables and old worn out carpet doesnt really match the beautiful view from the 2 story high windows. There wasnt even background music playing Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I have eaten there several times and the food has always been great. i have never had a bad meal or experience, the staff are lovely and so is the Restaurant.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Loved the food, was fast and amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Simple but delicious French food. The service was efficient. The food was tasty, proportioned well, and the prices are fair. The chocolate cake with raspberry gelato is worth a visit by itself.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Nice restaurant that had great food! The seafood items and snails were cooked perfectly, nothing was dry or overly chewy. Very nice meal with good wine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Wonderful! We went there on some vouchers. We had an amazing night. Food is varied, I ordered paté for entree, very yummy! Big portion! As main I ordered the frute de mer (or something like that) wow! It was a very nice portion. Not only the portion was good but the flavours in it! Jejeje for suuuuuuure I will be coming back! For dessert, my partner ordered a chocolate cake/mousse, dont remember the name, ufff was sooo nice and again big portions! We left happily the place. Nice atmosphere and very very nice food. I also ordered blue cheese(it has a name in french) you can tell the quality is exquisite, but, I ate so much so I ordered it then take away. And I am tasting it now meanwhile I write this review. The experience is very enjoyable. For drinks I opted for the cocktail that was in the voucher, they also had wine. I tasted them both, and both were very very good Thanks for the service (I don t know why I waited so long to come)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

This is certainly one of the best fine dining I had in Sydney, with some very unique dishes. Cost effective without sacrificing services or food quality, I am impressed. We definitely return.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Incredible restaurant that I tried yesterday

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Good French cuisine, great value

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was excellent and such amazing value. Staff eere attentive and very helpful.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Excellent, delicious French cuisine and great service. I couldnt recommend highly enough

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Amazing food, great value and plenty of room. Highly recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Havent been back to Australia since February 2023, I took my mother, misus and daughter for a walk to Darking Harbour. Stumbled pass this place and I just wanted to have a look at the menu, saw Kangaroo which I really want to try while in Australia, but the ladies wanted to go for a walk, after crossing the bridge and the restaurants there did not seem that interesting to us at that time, I just that Kangaroo dish on my mind, so we decided to walk back. Upon arrival we got there almost 2pm, the wait staff politely inform us to please quickly order our food as the kitchen will be closing at 2:30pm which was no problem to us at all, totally understandable. We ordered; Escargot, Kangaroo Loin, Lamb Loin, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Chips for my little girl, and the Warm Sticky Pudding. Escargot was ok, Lamb and Beef was really good, well cooked and full of flavour. But the star had to be the Kangraroo, we ordered rare as recommended the meat is so tender and flavorful, this was truly memorable. Daughter enjoyed her chicks & chips. The Warm Sticky Pudding was the only dessert and it was the perfect way to end the meal, the balance of the temperature was really good. I will be trying to find more restaurant with Kangaroo dishes while I am here, this place is highly recommended but get there a little earlier than I did. There are other dishes I really want to try. If I get the chance to be back in Australia I will definitely return for sure. Thank you for the wonderful experience today. Keep doing what you guys are doing.

★★★
August 23, 2024

I had lunch here yesterday after many recommendations. Bookings only available either 11.30 or 1.30. We chose the 11.30 even though it was really too early for lunch. Right opposite Darling Harbour in a very modern building. A much bigger restaurant than I had expected with a lot of upstairs seating available. It was very busy with two big school groups. We ordered and the first course came in about two minutes. I chose the pate which was very disappointing. It was grainy and overcooked and I couldnt really eat it. I chose the seafood plate which was quite nice but dont understand why they would choose to put two huge green lip mussels on the plate - a couple oysters would have been much better. For dessert I chose the sticky date pudding which was very average. On the whole it is probably good value but we were in and out in one hour which was not really a great dining experience. A little too hurried and not too much finesse with the food.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We love it..been there before

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Tasty. Affordable price

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great restaurant, good food. Set menu is great value for money.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Havent been here for long time. The food and service still good with a nice view of darling harbour which may be blocked after the building is built. Its value for money $69 for 3 courses. The liver palette is big.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We went, for the sixth or seventh time, the day before Bastille Day and., as always, the food, service and prices were excellent. We will keep going back.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The food was exceptional, with standout dishes like the the flavorful escargots. The three-course set menu offered great value and variety. The service was impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff making the evening even more enjoyable. Overall, The Little Snail provided a delightful journey through French cuisine, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sydney.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We came here for a work lunch and were not disappointed. 3 courses for $45 is a great price and they were very fast at service. My companion was basically licking her plate of Escargot and very much enjoyed her beef tenderloin. I chose the veg options (they had one entree and one main option). The crepe was ok but the risotto was very tasty and balanced. The staff were friendly and personable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Last night I went there with some family visiting from overseas. We all enjoyed the food that was delicious, well prepared and presented. This is a very nice little gem not too far from the busiest streets of Sydney. They can accommodate different dietary requirements and their menu choices are not limited. Dietary restrictions: I am lactose allergic and I enjoyed the dinner as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great place for great cuisine. Had trouble booking online, two weeks ago, so we tried our luck walking in. And what luck we had. The food was delectable, and the service on point too. Will come back to try the other dishes when I get a chance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food is really delicious, the service attitude is good and the meal is served at the perfect time

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Superb food in a lovely setting. Refreshingly affordable, with excellent service. I could not have been happier with my experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Love this place. Foods good. Great price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

My Favourite French restaurant in Sydney, their consistency makes them the best for me, I have been going to this restaurant for years and never disappoints. Thank you guys

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

My partner and I went with my sisters family on a Friday night. This restaurant came recommended to us by my sister, who had previously dinned there a number of times. It was our waiters first night there on the 16th Aug. We didnt catch his name, but he was absolutely wonderful. The entire service was professional, and the food was absolutely divine. Will definitely dine here again. Parking: Wilson car Park is literally right next door and it was only $17 Kid-friendliness: High chair provided and kids menu available for the kiddies

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

One of my very favourite restaurants. The food is always excellent as is the service, and the cost is surprisingly low. I have eaten there many, many times and never been disappointed. I have also introduced many of my friends to the restaurant and they have always been very pleased.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

A great deal via groupon. 1st time will be back

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Most reviews seem to comment that the food is ok to good without commenting on how much it costs. Sure Ive had better food in other places, had cheaper food in some other places but this is without doubt the best value meal Ive had in a long time and possibly ever!!. Come on, $69 for 3 courses of very above average food. I dont know how they do it. Ive paid $65 for a steak main that wasnt as good as the one of my guests had here. Add in above average service and a bottle of excellent wine that wasnt cheap but also not overpriced with a good atmosphere and Ive got a place I would love to visit more often but unfortunately live too far away from.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The Little Snail Restaurant is a delightful French dining establishment that offers an exquisite culinary experience in a charming and cozy setting. Located in the heart of Pyrmont, this restaurant is known for its authentic French cuisine and impeccable service. The menu at The Little Snail features a range of classic French dishes, from escargots and duck confit to seafood and steak, all prepared with the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. Each dish is beautifully presented and bursting with rich, authentic flavors that transport you to France. The dessert selection, including the crème brûlée and profiteroles, is a perfect way to end a delightful meal. The ambiance at The Little Snail is warm and inviting, with elegant decor and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. The friendly and knowledgeable staff enhance the dining experience with their attentive service and excellent recommendations. Overall, The Little Snail Restaurant provides a memorable dining experience with its delicious French cuisine, charming ambiance, and top-notch service. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy an authentic taste of France in Pyrmont.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Update: We went again for dinner and decided to try the 3 course meal special which was only $45 per person. It was excellent ------------------------------------------------------- The Little Snail Restaurant is a French restaurant, located in Murray Street at Darling Harbour. It is across the road from the Maritime Museum. We were a party of eight for dinner. I found the special $12 parking at the Secure Parking Station quite convenient. From there its a short walk across the Pyrmont footbridge. The service and food were excellent. We had the 3 course meal which cost $100 per couple if you use the Groupon coupon. Normally the 3 Course Dinner Menu costs $65 each, which is good value in any case. We ordered the Escargote de Bourgogne, Pate Maison, Salt and Pepper Squid, Salmon Roulade, Beef Tenderloin with Potato Millefeuille, Magret de Canard Seafood Plate Sticky Date Pudding, Hazelnut and Praline Ice cream and more, all were delicious

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Absolutely delicious and fantastic service would 110% recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Nice meal for lunch and dinner. The restaurant might be noisy sometimes with a big group. Other than that, its all good

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Famous for long time

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Better than expected. Everyone should try

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The French cuisine is a three-course meal, and you can dine with a tour group. Appetizer - French veal; main meal - salmon; dessert - pudding It s your first time to taste French cuisine. If you haven t tried Xiaoguo Beef before, you can give it a try! Kangaroo meat is also available for main meals. The environment is comfortable, but there is only one womens toilet!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at the Little snails in May 2024 with friends from United States, and as always, it was a delightful experience. The food was simply exquisite, showcasing authentic French flavors with a modern twist. The customer service was impeccable, making us feel welcomed and well cared for. This place never disappoints, which is why I keep coming back. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a lovely dining experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Staff are super efficient, professional and friendly. This restaurant has been in Sydney a very long time. You need to book as it is very popular. Paid parking next door and Light Rail a short distance away.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Thank you for such a fabulous meal and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Amazing food and value.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Enjoyed a fantastic 3-course lunch at The Little Snail, a charming French restaurant in Sydney. For just AUD45, I had a delightful meal that was exceptionally delicious and great value. Couple of highlights: was a must try - a generous serving of a dozen, cooked to perfection . Then my 1st time trying kangaroo meat and the fillet was served rare yet flavorful and unique There are many tempting options on the menu, too many indeed

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Tried escargot for the first time. Wonderfully cooked for a memorable first experience. Tenderloin steak and lamb were also great. 3 course dinner for a decent price.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Always very good!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

9/10 overall. Highly recommend the calamari rings and sticky date pudding. Food gets delivered super fast and has quality! Will be comming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

We got a special birthday dessert

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We had lunch there yesterday to celebrate a familys members birthday and also because my daughter loves snails (escargot de bourgogne). The food were great, the snails, kangaroo fillets and the warm pudding were the highlighted dishes. The serves were big and great for value ($45 for 3 course meal). We didnt mind a bit smaller serve as we couldnt finish the main meals (too full). We would come back more often if the restaurant changes/alternates a few dishes (unpopular ones?) on the menu now and then. I love to try new French dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

French restaurant where you can eat kangaroo.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Lovely food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Dining in the Little Snail is still very enjoyable. The price is great too.

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I called in to ask if they re halal and the recipient rudely said absolutely not . Don t think I ll visit a racist restaurant :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The food quality and service good,one thing I hate the portion is smaller the garnish only little. Kid-friendliness: Kid menu offer.share plate to kid who will enjoy the parents food share.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We love coming here. Best value restaurant ever.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I ve always wanted to try escargot and this place made it extremely well. Not only this but they also made all the other food there super tasty. The value for money this place offers is really good.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Groupon App voucher for 2 at $108, Erwin the waiter gave professional attentive service.Attended Sun21,2024 7pm for belated bday, seated near relaxing exotic fish tank.Served a special birthday Suprise by Matt management and his team.Upon leaving me and my guest were thanked in French and English.It was quite beautiful.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

My favourite restaurant love the promotion 2 persons for $40 drinks extra definitely going back.Great way to become cultured.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food was amazing and was very fast to your table. We were happy with the price and the workers were friendly. I highly recommend going there. Kid-friendliness: Kids can have their own menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Good selection of food from fixed price to a la carte. Reasonable prices and a good location next to Darling Harbour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Delicious food, very good value for money

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Food was excellent, but the service was a bit slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

A smallish restaurant with a biggish serving. Right opposite Darling Harbour, this gem of a restaurant has been around forever. The $45 three-course meal is unbelievable...its not often, I am not able to finish my mains. Few choices are available. Great for team outing and also casual lunches

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

It was random pick for Sunday lunch and we don t have any regrets whatsoever. Only few minutes walk from the local light rail station. We booked table only 1 hour prior arrival and upon arrival our table was waiting for us. Food was fantastic, good value for the money spent. We picked lunch Menu $45 per person with some additional sides and drinks. We had amazing time waiters were spot on with their service. Now knowing we will definitely go there again. Next time we will enquire to have table close to the window on upper level rather then being few metres from restrooms. All in all thank you for the lovely hospitality and compliments to Chef and staff. Till next time. Ciao

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I have always wanted to dine in at this restaurant, but I don t why for some reason I never had the chance. Finally, had the chance to visit the place for our anniversary. It was definitely a great deal for a 3 course meal, getting the value of the price from the huge servings and desserts arrived with a Happy Anniversary written. Would love to celebrate more special occasions at The Little Snail

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The taste of the snail not as good as before

★★★
June 23, 2024

The food was really good, though the service was not so great at the reception and they wanted to sit us next to a big group of loud people when we requested to be seated upstairs and upstairs was empty and plenty of spots available. We ended up sitting up stairs but the man in charge was very rude.

June 23, 2024

The rissotto is bad ,spoiled

June 23, 2024

I ordered salmon with risotto. The risotto smells bad. It was spoiled that s why i did not eat it. I complained about this. The man in white polo shirt said he will bring it up to the chef. This is my first time to dine in this restaurant and i was disappointed.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Food is decent for what you pay. My partner got the duck pate and he said it tasted off compared to the other pate s we ve tried at fine dining restaurants. Presentation of dishes was nice, dessert was definitely the highlight! Service was good, staff were friendly and food wasnt brought too slowly.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The Fillet of Beef Tenderloin is the best for me. I ordered Medium rare, and it was perfect. I closed my eyes and savored the juice of the meat, it was an awesome experience. It is even better than most stakehouse Ive been to. The potato millefeuille is ok, but not a stand-out. The escargot is also good, especially the sauce. Get an extra bread, coz the sauce is really yummy. The kahlua infused chocolate mousse is also a highlight. I cant describe what I felt, it is out of the ordinary. And these 3 meal In just $45. Where else should you go? The Litttle Snail is the best.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Definitely recommend this place. The food was perfect taste and presentation was amazing. The toilets were extremely clean and atmosphere was clean. The service was incredible with nice staff members. The food came out quick and no staff member was slacking off they were focused on there job and take care in there service.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Lovely French establishment right on Darling Harbor! When we went it was not too crowded and we were seated immediately. My girlfriend and I got a 3 course meal plus another entree, which was enough food for the both of us. It was our first time having kangaroo (and my first time having escargots) and they were both delicious! The food was also very affordable, especially if you get the 3 course fixed menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We recently celebrated our anniversary at The Little Snail Restaurant, a charming French restaurant that truly knows how to make an evening special. The service was impeccable; the staff went out of their way to ensure we have a memorable experience, attending to every detail with warmth and professionalism. They provided recommendations for all three courses since I couldnt pick. They also provided wine recommendations that paired well with our main meals. The service was quick and efficient. Our meal included several standout dishes that we thoroughly enjoyed. We ordered the Escaegots De Bourgogne, Bouillabaisse De Marseille, Garlic bread, Cote De Veau, Marget De Canard, Handmade Profiterole, and Belgian Chocolate Gateau. The food was generally outstanding. Each dish was a restatement to Franch culinary excellence, bursting with flavour and beautifully presented. However, there was one disappointment: the handmade profiterole. Unlike the rest of our meal, it tasted stale and lacked the freshness we expected. It was an unfortunate blemish to an otherwise perfect evening. Despite this minor setback, our anniversary dinner was wonderful. The overall quality of the food and the exceptional service made it a night to remember. We look forward to returning and trying more of their delicious offerings, hoping their profiteroles will be fresh next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

$45 for three plates is a great deal for lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We were walking towards the fishmarket when we spotted this fab french restaurant. The food and service was very good. A very enjoyable lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Main a bit too much salt. Lamb. But only because I am used to ZERO added salt. Not too much to spoil it though. Partner loved his. Chocolate mousse dessert to die for.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Delicious and unique

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

mmm yommy schnails (drenched in garlic butter)

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Snails where Mushy the rest was lovely

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

An oldie and a goodie They must be doing something right to draw us back time and time again. We first went before kids and found the food and service, delicious and efficient. This is probably what drew us back after having kids. A quick service and meals that has not changed the first time we came (about 7 yrs ago) means we know what to expect and kids do not become too antsy. Price is also very reasonable and they are on Groupon which further reduces their already good price. In this current age where inflation is an eye sore, The Little Snail somehow keeps prices withon reach. The servers work hard too, flying up and down the stairs. Some are literally running! We will be back

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The beef was so juicy and flavourful. The dessert was very pretty and yummy. Did leave while still a little hungry after the 3 course with cocktail.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

fantastic food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Lovely food and very professional staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food was amazing, loved the escargot and sauce combined omg. Steak melt in your mouth and sticky date pudding omg out of this world. Do yourself a favour go est there

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Attentive staff and good food as usual, we had a large group of 9 and used the groupon so it was excellent value! Must have extra bread to soak up the garlic sauce/oil that comes with the escargo entree

★★★
May 23, 2024

I tried to called 3 times over 10 min. no one picked up phone. And sent email no one reply. Not sure why are they installed telephone ? And website? Totally terrible service.

★★★
May 23, 2024

The Little Snail provides great food for the price although served cold. Sadly the atmosphere in the cheapest French restaurant in Sydney is also low. After suffering the constant running up and down the stairs behind our table by staff taking food from the kitchen to diners above, with the bang, bang, banging of their heavy shoes on the timber stairs , we then had to endure an 8 /10 year old boy doing the same. Not content with the noise he was making and the dangerousness of this unsupervised activity, he then decided to start jumping off the stairs as well. All of this occuring whilst his parents and siblings sat and ate, oblivious of the disruption their child was causing to other diners. When we mentioned to staff that this behaviour had impacted our enjoyment of the evening , the woman on the front desk denied the restaurant has a duty of care on this matter. Her response that it was the parents job to stop the child and not the restaurant s left us as cold as the luke warm veal fillet. A shame that what WAS a great little piece of France in Pyrmont , has become a free for all for indulged children and the staff have NO intention of setting a better dining standard for patrons. Might work OK elsewhere, such as family restaurants like McDonalds in the burbs but the obvious sliding south on all aspects of this once great eatery explains why its on GROUPON and not on a BEST PLACES TO EAT IN SYDNEY list anymore.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

We had the lunch fixed price menu. The service was delightful. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and incredibly attentive. The steak and the sticky date pudding were out of this world. We were thoroughly sated. The quality of the food and the value for money make The Little Snail a must go again

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Nice place and reasonable price. Good quality of the food and we love the pate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I went with four girls. They have a reasonable 3-course menu. The service from the staff was good, and the food was served quickly and efficiently. I didnt have high expectations because the price was so low, but everything was better than I expected. In the end, we opened three bottles of wine to go with the delicious food! Food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

I love Little Snail! Me and my husband come here annually to celebrate either Birthday, Anniversarry, or even Christmas. Quality and Price is the BEST. Cant find any other restuarants that offers the same.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

excellent food and service

★★★★
May 23, 2024

Great food, good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great venue with a fantastic view of the city. The 3 course lunch menu was excellent value and food quality was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

An absolutely amazing dining experience from beginning to end. This will be hard to top!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food is always great wide menu ,wine list and lovely spot .

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Yummy French restaurant near darling harbour value for money...

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Excellent service and great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Nice French food and great location

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Fantastic service Ive never seen waiters and waitresses running to deliver food to tables but they must be getting paid well to do it. Food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Thank you Pern for your excellent service. The food was 10/10 and your service made it to a double.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Two bucket list items checked off in one meal! Thank you for the wonderful food, great service, nice atmosphere and nice people

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Very nice place. We had the 3 course lunch and it was very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

What a fantastic place to eat, it was my birthday the staff told the kitchen and they added a special note on my desert.

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food was yummy and there was a great selection of French food. Reasonably priced and very quick service. A few of my group members have been multiple times and have nothing but nice things to say about the restaurant. Unfortunately I and other members of my group felt a bit unwell the morning after.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Amazing meal and excellent service

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Fantastic meal, service and price. Loved it

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Have just finished the 3 course with my family and it is one of the best menus I have read and eaten for a long time. Kid-friendliness: Our daughters 11 and 14 ate the adult menu and lived it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

This is a great value, classical French Restaurant. Have been twice and will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

This is a very good restaurant, very tasty, super reasonable price. Fixed price menu is a great deal. Food presentation is wonderful. Highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food good. Booked online .Was told by waiter $55 per head no drinks. $69 with drinks. We opted for $55 No drinks. I paid $22 for 2 glasses wine. Came to pay bill person at register said no $69 per head no drinks. Have been here 3 times before at $55 head. Staff need to be informed of pricing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The meals are delicious and the price is right.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Me and my family celebrated my birthday there last night. And we were all very happy and satisfied. The food taste so good and the service was quick and very courteous. The pricing and the amount of food served is just so commendable. We will definitely recommend this place to our friend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Very enjoyable evening with excellent food. Service was top notch. Will visit again.

★★★★
April 23, 2024

The Little Snail has been like a long-term friend, and this time I enjoyed the French cuisine with my children. First the snails were quite good, then came the mains - seafood plate and beef were both decent. Dessert was fine!