Chef’s Kiss

Pistou

Café · French · Café & brunchNewtown4.7 (337 Google reviews)

8 dishes marked gluten free+ 3 can be made gluten free on request

54 dishesmenu read 1 Novpistou.com.au

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Food

  • Chef's Selection Plate$50

    Three or six cheeses, chosen by our chef from seasonal favourites and specialty finds

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Brie$16

    Pasteurised cow, mild, white rind. Île-de-France

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Tomme Noire$16

    Pasteurised cow, semi-hard, black rind. Pyrénées

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Manchego$22

    Pasteurised sheep, salty, nutty. La Mancha, Spain

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Comté AOP$21

    Unpasteurised cow, umami, buttery. Jura

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Ossau-Iraty AOP$22

    Unpasteurised sheep, rich, nutty. Béarn

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Fourme d'Ambert AOP$20

    Pasteurised cow, mild, tangy. Auvergne

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Roquefort$24

    Unpasteurised sheep, rich, sharp. Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Tête de Moine$27

    Creamy Swiss raw milk, nutty, smooth and slightly tangy

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Crémeux$25

    Unpasteurised cow, umami, buttery. Bellelay, Switzerland

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Ash Chèvre$26

    Unpasteurised sheep, umami, buttery

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Vacherousse d'Argental$24

    Pasteurised cow, ultra creamy, pink rind. Rhône-Alpes

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chef's Selection Plate$50

    Three or six meats, chosen by our chef from seasonal favourites and specialty finds

  • Mallorquina$15

    Spicy, tangy, smoky, spreadable. La Boqueria, NSW

  • Spicy Capocollo$17

    Red wine, rosemary, chilli. Quattro Stelle, Sydney

  • 18-Month Jamón Serrano$20

    Salty, buttery, dry-cured. Serrano, Spain

  • Saucisson Sec$20

    Salt, pepper, garlic, rich and creamy. LP's, Sydney

  • Lonza$20

    Cured pork loin, fennel seeds, chilli. Rich, warm, dry-cured. Quattro Stelle, Sydney

  • Spicy Calabrese Salami$20

    Garlic, black pepper, smoked. Quattro Stelle, Sydney

  • Wagyu Bresaola$24

    Deeply savoury, layered umami and gentle smokiness. Girolamo, Australia

  • Duck & Cherry Pâté$28

    Brandied French cherries, cornichons, cherry compote, toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Burrata$25

    Creamy Vannella burrata, radicchio, beetroot, extra virgin olive oil, herbs

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • SA King Prawns$30

    Wild South Australian king prawns, charred fennel, heirloom sauce vierge. Origin Australia

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Steak Tartare$30

    Hand-diced eye fillet with a rich egg yolk, cornichons, capers and eschalots

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Charred Octopus$32

    Grilled octopus, chorizo, Kipfler potatoes, sauce verde, taramasalata

    Free of glutenCan be made free of dairyLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Truffled Mushroom Gnocchi$36

    Mushrooms, petite onions, Jerusalem artichoke, truffled butter, tarragon, stracciatella and toasted hazelnuts

    Can be made free of dairyLikely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Mussels Mallorquina$34

    Mussels, tomato, eschalot, Mallorquina, herbs, served with sourdough (contains pork and is a little spicy)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Pork Cutlet$40

    Sherry vinegar infused apple, Kipfler potato, little gem, anchovy and caper salad

    Free of gluten

  • Duck Confit$44

    Confit duck leg, braised red cabbage, pommes sarladaises, crispy eschalots

    Free of glutenCan be made free of dairy

  • Feed Me$85

    Let the chef take the reins. Four courses through the best of our seasonal menu, shared by the whole table. Minimum two guests.

  • Brickfields Sourdough$7

    Sliced and delivered fresh daily

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Mount Zero Olives$10

    Green Spanish, Ligurian, Kalamata and blonde Kalamata

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Spiced Nuts$11

    Maple caramel, cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Charred Broccolini$15

    Preserved lemon and toasted almond

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Roasted Kipflers$18

    Kipfler potatoes roasted in duck fat (VGO), crème fraîche and rosemary honey

    Can be made free of dairy

  • White Anchovies$19

    Marinated white anchovies, sauce verte, preserved lemon

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish (our guess)

  • Salted Chocolate Mousse$18

    Chocolate and sea salt mousse, hazelnuts, olive oil and bee pollen

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Crème Brûlée$16

    Raspberry and mango sorbets

    Vegan

  • Affogato$15

    Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. Add Frangelico +8

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Sunday Brunch

Sunday
  • Croque Monsieur$24

    Ham, béchamel

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Croque Madame$26

    Ham, béchamel, fried egg

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Croûte aux Champignons$26

    Sautéed mushrooms on sourdough, herbs, crème fraîche

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Salade Niçoise$26

    The classic salad of the Côte d'Azur

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Pain Perdu$28

    Brioche, berries, Cognac crème Chantilly

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Pissaladière$28

    Lyonnaise onion, anchovy, olive and goat's curd tart

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Duck & Cherry Pâté$28

    Brandied cherries, cornichons, toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Steak Tartare$28

    Hand-diced beef flank, egg yolk, Dijon, truffle salsa, capers

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Oeufs à la Basquaise$32

    Baked eggs, chorizo, potato, petit onions, tomato and Mallorquina sauce, toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Charcuterie Board$50

    A selection of cured meats, to share

  • Fromage Board$50

    A selection of cheeses, to share

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Take Away

  • Cheese Board Box Small$35

    A selection of three cheeses with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Cheese Board Box Large$65

    A selection of three cheeses with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Charcuterie Box Small$35

    A selection of three cured meats with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Charcuterie Box Large$65

    A selection of six cured meats with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

Drinks

  • Yulli's Mediterranean Seabass Lager$14

    crisp, light, dry 4.2%

  • Yulli's Australian Pale Ale$14

    lightly bitter, citrus, 4.9%

  • Heaps Normal Quiet XPA$10

    lightly bitter, tropical, 0.5%

  • Diplomatico Mantuano Rum$16

    La Miel, Venezuela 40%

  • Absolut Vodka$14

    Ahus, Sweden 40%

  • Grey Goose Vodka$16

    Gensac-la-Pallue, France 40%

  • Bombay Dry Gin$14

    London, England, 37.5%

  • Tanqueray Dry Gin$14

    London, England 40%

  • El Espolon Reposado Tequila$14

    100% pure agave, San Nicolas, Mexico 40%

  • Jamesons Irish Whiskey$16

    Dublin, Ireland 40%

  • Macallan 12yr Scotch Whisky$23

    Highland, Scotland 40%

  • Martell VS Cognac$16

    Cognac, France 40%

  • Paul Giraud Cognac$26

    Bouteville, France 40%

  • Grappa Riserva Lungarotti$16

    Sagrantino, aged 18 months, Italy, 45%

  • NV Il Fiore Prosecco$16

    Glera grapes; crisp, dry, fruity; Veneto, Italy

  • NV Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut$170

    Pinot noir, pinot meunier, chardonnay; crisp, acidic, fruity; Champagne, France

  • 2023 Marquis de Pennautier Rosé$17

    Grenache, syrah, cinsault; fruity, sweet; Languedoc, France

  • Provencal Paloma$24

    St Germain, tequila, grapefruit soda

  • French Negroni$24

    Bombay gin, Lillet Blanc, Pampelle; bitter, sweet

  • Old Fashioned$24

    Bourbon whiskey, Angostura bitters, orange; classic, robust

  • Aperol Spritz$22

    Aperol, blanc de blanc, orange; sweet, tangy

  • Pampelle Spritz$22

    Pampelle, blanc de blanc, grapefruit; bittersweet, tangy

  • Campari Spritz$22

    Campari, blanc de blanc, orange; bitter, tangy

  • Elderflower Spritz$22

    St Germain, blanc de blanc, thyme; floral, citrus

  • Limoncello Spritz$22

    Limoncello, blanc de blanc, lemon; sour, tangy

  • Pastis Spritz$23

    Ricard, elderflower, blanc de blanc, lemon; bitter, citrus

  • Darroze Armagnac$22

    Bas-Armagnac, France 43%

  • Farigoule De Forcalquier$16

    Thyme, Provence, France, 40%

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (8)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address601 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · French · Café & brunch · Seafood · Sandwiches & deli
Phone+61 404 463 221
Websitepistou.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.7 from 337 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from pistou.com.au
Drinks list28 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday4pm–10pm
  • Thursday4pm–10pm
  • Friday4pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday10am–4pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Pistou

Does Pistou have gluten-free options?

Yes: 8 dishes are gluten free as served, and 3 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Pistou coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Pistou?

Steak Tartare (GF option available); Mussels Mallorquina (GF option available (GFO); no spice option available); Brickfields Sourdough (GF option available (GFO)).

When is Pistou open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 4pm–10pm. Thursday: 4pm–10pm. Friday: 4pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–10pm. Sunday: 10am–4pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Pistou online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.pistou.com.au/

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