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 new restaurants (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
Opening Hours:
Tues – Thurs 11 am till 9.30 pm
Fri – Sun 7.30am till 10 pm
Monday Closed
Lillah
Lillah is fast becoming a Lane Cove favourite. Lillah means beautiful night in Arabic. Owner Trevor Blye 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.
The best way to order at Lillah is to try different share plates. 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
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 5pm- 10pm
Saturday – Sunday 12pm – 10pm
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.
Popular dishes are the Cheese Onion and Bacon Dip, Spiced Roast Carrots, Kingfish Sashimi 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.
To see the full menu, click here.
ITC’s Favourite Dish: Roast Carrots with Spiced Yoghurt and Cashews
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
Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 4pm-Late
Sunday 4-10pm
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. Award winning Head Chef Richard Slarp, from Sake, Aria Catering, Est, and Slip Inn, serves up a feast of flavours, fresh and wholesome, made with sustainable local ingredients. If you are like ITC and love brunch, then on Saturday and Sunday the Alcott serves brunch from 11am — for brunch. Choose from smashed avocad, Warm Green Bowl, with sweet potato hummus, kale, pumpkin seeds and poached eggs or Banana French Toast (to name a few). If you are looking to hold a function at The Alcott, their function menu is sure to be a hit with your guests. The Spritz bar is a big hit. This summer visit the Allcott and sip seasonal cocktails garnished with herbs, fruits and flowers.
To see the full menu click here:
ITC’s favourite Dish: The Alcott Burger and Fries (its the milk bun and large patty)
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
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday:
Lunch 11am – 3pm / Dinner 5pm – 9pm
Snack menu 3pm – 5pm & 9pm – 10pm
Friday:
Lunch 11am – 3pm / Dinner 5pm – 10pm
Snack menu 3pm – 5pm & 10pm – 11pm
Kitchen open all day Saturday and Sunday with:
Saturday:
Brunch 10:30am – 1pm / Lunch & Dinner 1pm – 10pm
Snack menu 10pm – 11pm
Sunday:
Brunch 10:30am – 1pm / Lunch & Dinner 1pm – 9pm
Snack menu 9pm – 10pm
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.
To see the full menu click here:
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.
To see the full menu click here:
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.
ITC’s favourite Dish: Chocolate Dome (leave room for dessert)
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. Pizzas, burgers, Pub Classics and Salads (including Poke Salads). For a pub meal it is a good standard.
Contact Details
Address: 80 Longueville Road Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: (02) 9427 2021
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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