At one stage Longueville Road (from the pedestrian crossing to the Epping Road intersection) was called the forgotten end of Longueville Road. Now it’s called Longueville Eat Street with so many restaurants opening in the last two to three years (as distinct from cafes). Here is a rundown of the restaurants along that section of Longueville Road.
Four Frogs Creperie
Lane Cove is loving Four Frogs Creperie. It’s a very popular place for brunch, lunch and dinner. Four Frogs Creperie is more than just a French restaurant – it’s a real French creperie, with full table service, owned and operated by four French men (the “four frogs”).
Try out their sweet crepes for dessert, and savoury galettes for a delicious meal, with a glass of cider or wine and some good company. They’re always made to order and are natural, fresh and delicious. They mill their own buckwheat and make their own sauces. Four Frogs shred wheels of Swiss cheese every day, slice their own ham as well as chicken and smoked duck. All of their veggies are fresh and they cook a large volume of mushrooms daily, it’s a rather incredible feat! Their onions are cooked in the Britanny tradition of cider which gives it a great taste. Monthly specials are made with fresh produce, whilst hot food items such as their slow cooked lamb, garlic and parsley snails are all lovingly prepared in-house. Et Voila! To see the full Four Frogs menu, click here.
ITC’s favourite dish: La tartiflette: Bacon, Swiss and raclette cheese, potato and onion slowly cooked in cider.
Contact Details
Address: 115 – 119 Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW (next to Eyes on Lane Cove)
Facebook: @fourfrogscreperie
Instagram: @fourfrogscreperie
Email: [email protected]
ITC Business Community Supporter: Four Frogs Creperie
Licensed: Beers, Wines, Cider, Champagne and Premium Spirits
Lillah
Lillah means beautiful night in Arabic. Lillah is reminding people that Middle Eastern cuisine is more than Lebanese or Turkish food. He worked with Nour executive chef Roy Ner to fuse Egyptian, Turkish, Israeli and Lebanese favourites into great dishes. It’s about taking traditional bringing Middle Eastern flavours together and putting a modern twist on the dishes.
ITC has eaten at Lillah several times and each time tasted a different cauliflower dish – if cauliflower is on the menu, order it you will not be disappointed. There is something on the menu for everyone with a range of vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes. See what all the fuss is about and make a booking for Lillah as soon as you can. Do not leave until you have had the Nutella baklava.
To see the full Lillah menu, click here.
ITC’s favourite dish: Baba Ghanoush
Contact Details
Address: 128 Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW
Facebook: @LillahKitchen
Instagram: @Lillahkitchen
Email: [email protected]
ITC Business Community Supporter: Lillah
Licensed: Beers, Wines, Cocktails, and Spirits
Shorties Bar and Dining
Shorties is an intimate restaurant and bar serving up food, designed to be shared, with an emphasis on fresh produce and where everything is made in house. The owners, Phil and Steve, know their stuff and know what patrons want. Phil is the co-owner of Small Bar in Crows Nest and Kirribilli and Steve, part-owns The Hayberry in Crows Nest.
A popular dish is the slow-cooked beef cheek and the Sunday Roast Lamb. The dishes are well priced and delicious. Of course, a trip to Shorties is not complete without testing out the Cocktail list.
Why not try the cocktail named after In the Cove: Gin in the Cove!!! If cocktails are not your thing, then try a selection of their craft beer. Shorties is the place you can visit for a pre-dinner cocktail, dinner or an after-dinner cocktail. The menu is here.
Contact Details
Address: Shop 1/96 Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW
Website: Shortieslanecove
Facebook: @ShortiesLaneCove
Instagram: @ShortiesLaneCove
Email: [email protected]
ITC Business Community Supporter: Shorties Lane Cove
Licensed: Beers, Wines, Cocktails, and Spirits
The Alcott
Not Strictly on Longueville Road, but only a few steps away is The Alcott. Slip into a cosy sofa or pull up a chair for a long dinner with friends and enjoy a contemporary menu with classic Mediterranean flavours and some amazing chargrilled dishes
The Alcott has a new 2020 Menu and you can choose mains such as Grilled Milly Hill Lamb Loin, Waygu Rump or for the vegetarians Roasted QLD pumpkin. Check out their menu here. Don’t forget their signature cocktails and in October and November 2020 it is Viva Tequila Month. Enjoy $12 Patron Tequila Cocktails and Latin American food specials.
Contact Details
Address: No. 1 Birdwood Avenue, Lane Cove NSW
Phone: (02) 9428 5155
Website: www.thealcott.com.au
Facebook: @thealcott
Instagram: @thealcott
ITC Business Community Supporter: The Alcott
Licensed: Fully Licensed
Encasa
Encasa Spanish restaurant’s owners are seasoned restauranteurs and Lane Cove locals. Maria Barona and Francisco “Pachi” Rodriguez were so excited to bring a little bit of Spain to Lane Cove. Translating to “at home”, En casa operates with the vision of providing Lane Cove with 100% authentic Spanish food – just as you would find on the streets of Spain. Their family-friendly dinner service starts from 5pm. Popular dishes include pork and beef meatballs swimming in Pachi’s mum’s tomato sauce, the lightly battered calamari and potato bravas, fried potato covered in aioli and spicy salsa.
ITC’s favourite Dish: Beef & pork meatballs in mama’s sauce
Contact Details
Address: 132 Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW
Phone: (02) 9418 8577
Website: EncasaLaneCove
Facebook: @Encasa
Instagram: @EncasaAustralia
ITC Business Community Supporter: Encasa
Licensed: Fully Licensed and BYO (charges apply)
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: Lunch: 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm- late.
Saturday & Sunday
Lunch & Dinner 11:00 am- late
Foogoo
Foogoo is a modern, fresh Asian restaurant. The name Foogoo is a play on the words Food Good (and the food is good). They serve Yum Cha and modern Chinese and also some of your favourites like Kung Pao chicken. Foogoo is owned by a Lane Cove couple who are passionate about fresh food. They make everything on site including their dumplings and sauces. Foogoo caters for a family dinner or a night out without the kids. The steamed dumplings are a hit. This is not your average suburban Chinese Restaurant.
ITC’s favourite Dish: Wok Toasted Crispy Soft Shell Crab
Contact Details
Address: 94B Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW
Phone: 02 7900 7081
Facebook: @Foogoo
ITC Business Community Supporter: Foogoo
Licensed: Fully Licensed BYO Wine only
Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday 11:30am – 2:30, 5:30 – 10:30pm
Kasina Korean Eatery
Kasina is the new kid on the block and the reviews have been good. The Korean Fried Chicken has been a huge hit. The owners live in Lane Cove and wanted to bring a touch of Korea to Lane Cove. The wait staff are excellent at recommending dishes. You must order the Bibimbap. The word Bibimbap translates to “mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables“.
ITC’s favourite Dish: Korean Fried Chicken
Contact Details
Address: Shop 5, 79-83 Longueville Road Lane Cove
Phone: (02) 8041 3307
Facebook: @KasinaKoreanEatery
Instagram: @KasinaKoreanEatery
Licensed: Fully Licensed BYO Wine only
ITC Business Supporter: Kasina
Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday : 11:30am – 2:30, 5:00 – 10:00pm
Little Red Robin
Little Red Robin Restaurant is Lane Cove’s newest restaurant and it is making a buzz. It’s a cosy, edgy and welcoming restaurant and wine bar.
Their chef takes inspiration from the traditions and culinary riches of the mediterranean, this modest restaurant and wine bar aims to treat patrons by re-imagining classic recipes in a contemporary aspect. Their address is Longueville Road but it is in fact nestled in Birdwood Lane (between Crust Pizza and Birdwood Cafe). Little Red Robin is a cosy place to enjoy small sharing plates at the bar or in the dining area, accompanied by some of the most intriguing, indigenous grape varieties and unusual wine styles the old world has to offer. Their wine list is exclusively European.
They promise is to keep on surprising with frequent menu changes driven by freshness and seasonality, and a wine list that keeps you coming back for more. Our favourite dish are the olives stuffed with cheese but the chocolate dome is AMAZING.
Contact Details
Address: 4/85 Longueville Road, Lane Cove (enter via Birdwood Lane)
0294189529
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https://littleredrobin.net.au
ITC Business Community Supporter: Little Red Robin
Licensed: Fully Licensed
Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday Open from 4pm – open for lunch Thurs – Sunday
The Longueville
The Longy Bistro has something for everyone.
The Villa Bistro
Bistro Opening Hours
Mon – Wed 11.30am–3pm & 5.30pm–9.30pm
Thur 11.30am-3pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Fri – Sat 11.30am–10pm
Sun 11.30am-9.30pm
Mains not available 3pm-5.30pm
- Read the Bistro menu below or download it here (PDF)
- Download Set Menu here (PDF)
Head Chef: JEREMY POWIS
Jeremy has a passion and dedication to quality pub food that has been forged in hatted establishments such as The Cottage Point Inn and Armstrongs Restaurant in North Sydney. His commitment to teaching all his staff and apprentices the respect that good food commands has won him a strong following amongst locals and his industry peers.
Bars & Spaces
Warm and welcoming, you’ll love the Longueville Hotel. Open till late, 7 days.
Lounge Bar
Settle in to the warm friendly atmosphere of our beautifully designed lounge bar. With plenty of seating on both high and low tables, you’ll always find a comfortable place to catch up with friends and enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine from our extensive collection.
With plenty of options to watch live sport and an award winning Bistroserving the best Burgers this side of the Bridge, you’re welcome to drop in any time, we’re open till late 7 days a week.
Our lounge bar hosts trivia on Tuesday nights.
Dining Room
There are a number of dining room options at the Longueville Hotel accommodating large and small groups. Our main dining room features a beautiful open fire and consists of contemporary bench style seating. Other options include our large group table, lounge bar seating, and of course the ever popular Garden Terrace. Our bistro is very popular and does get busy during peak lunch and dinner times. Bookings recommended.
Garden Terrace
The Garden Terrace is one of the main features of the Longy, providing an awesome option for those who prefer the outdoors. Bathed in sun during the day and with heaters for the winter months, the Garden Terrace caters for diners and non diners all year round. Featuring a full outdoor bar, massive screen for all those big sporting moments, plenty of seating, and a great atmosphere, the Garden Terrace is definitely the locals favourite.
Contact Details
Pho Sam
Pho Sam has a variety of soups including Raw Beef Noodle, Chicken Laksa and Special Beef Combination Noodle Soup. If you feel like a curry look no further than Pho Sam.
La Piazza
La Piazza is very popular with families and is a Lane Cove institution. After recent renovations La Piazza offers both wood fired pizza, oven baked pizza and pasta.
Contact Details
Address: 3 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove West NSW 2066 (top of the plaza near Longueville Road)
Phone: (02) 9427 6041
Lane Cove Sushi Bar
Lane Cove Sushi Bar has been in Lane Cove for a long time. Their lunchtime Bento Boxes are great value and their sushi catering packs make catering easy.
Contact Details
Address: 122 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: (02) 9420 0808
Patchai Thai
Patchai Thai has Tom Yum, Char grilled meats, salads, Curries, and Stir Fried entrees. Add rice, pad Thai noodles or Roti bread to complete your meal.
Contact Details
Address: 92B Longueville Road, Lane Cove
Sushi Maru
If you like a Sushi Train experience this is the Sushi experience for you. Sushi Maru has recently been renovated and there is now more seating.
Contact Details
Address: 123 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: (02) 9418 8222
Wok Passion
Wok Passion is about the food that Malaysian Chinese eat.
Address: 111 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: (02) 9420 9567
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