Chef’s Kiss

Vatel Restaurant

Restaurant · FrenchRussell Lea4.4 (131 Google reviews)

1 dish marked gluten free

30 dishesmenu read 1 Novvatelrestaurant.com.au

Always confirm with staff

DirectionsWebsiteCall

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

A La Carte

Tuesday to Saturday evenings
  • Pain du Jour$9

    Fresh bread with Vatel's homemade butter, olive oil and Provençale herbs

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Salad$20

    Egg mimosa, globe artichoke, seasonal leaves

    Likely egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Duck Liver Parfait$19

    Pear and ginger chutney, gherkins and crostini

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Burgundy Snails$19.50

    Garlic snails served in shell

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Twice-Baked Goat's Cheese Soufflé$20.50

    Figs and mesclum leaves

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Truffle Ravioli$20.50

    White wine sauce

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Herb Crumbed Lamb Brains$20.50

    Sauteed mushrooms and jus

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Spaghettini$44.50

    Chilli, tomato and coriander

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Barramundi 'A l'Antillaise'$45.50

    Cooked with tomato and coconut, Pilaf rice

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Twice Roasted Pork Belly$45.50

    Greens, Paris mash and tamarind sauce

  • Cherry Duck$46.50

    Free range duck magret, confit leg, black cherry sauce, pomme Darphin

  • Herb Crusted Lamb Loin$45.50

    White bean casserole, olive jus

  • Steak Frites$46.50

    Green peppercorn sauce and hand cut chips

  • Seasonal Leaves with Shallot Dressing$11

    Seasonal leaves with shallot dressing

  • Pommes Frites$11
  • Market Vegetable$11
  • Paris Mash$11
  • Raspberry Financier$16.50

    Pistachio ice cream

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Crepe Suzette$16.50

    Candied orange, ice cream and Suzette butter

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Crème Brulée$16.50

    Served with langue de chat

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Gateau$16.50

    Creme Chantilly and raspberry compote

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Vatel's Ice Cream Layers$16.50

    Lemon curd Macarons

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Affogato$18.50

    Espresso shot, two scoops of ice cream and Frangelico liquor

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Paris Brest Cake for Birthdays$14.50

    Served with Cointreau custard and hot chocolate sauce. One day's notice is required. Minimum order 6 persons.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • BYO Birthday Cake$4.50

    Served with Vatel's ice cream. 'Plateage' fee.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Prix Fixe

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Prix Fixe Menu$58

    Entrée: Blue swimmer crab salad (egg mimosa, globe artichoke, seasonal leaves); duck liver parfait (pear and ginger chutney, gherkins and cr

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Take Away

Tuesday to Saturday. Orders 10:00am to 5:00pm; collection 5:00pm to 6:30pm
  • Garlic and Herb Bread$6.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Barramundi Fillet$27.50

    Cooked with tomato and coconut, Pilaf rice

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Lamb Cassoulet$32.50

    Slow cooked lamb, sausage and white bean casserole

  • Hand-Cut Chips$8.50

Wine List

  • Peroni Nastro Azzurro$13.50
  • Heineken Zero Alcohol$9.50
  • Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Australian Ale$14
  • 1664 Kronenbourg Blanche$15

    Premium wheat beer (France)

  • Kir Royale$15

    Sparkling wine and crème de cassis

  • Ricard$15
  • Jansz Premium Cuvee$62

    Tasmania

  • Red Bank "Emily" Chardonnay, Pinot Noir$39

    NV; King Valley VIC

  • Moet and Chandon Brut Imperial$160

    Epernay France

  • Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc$54

    Margaret River WA

  • Jim Barry 'The Atherley' Riesling$52

    Clare Valley SA

  • La Ciboise Luberon Grenache Blanc, Roussanne$48

    Provence, France

  • Chateau La Caussade Sauvignon Blanc$60

    Bordeaux France

  • Trenel Macon Village Chardonnay$52

    Burgundy

  • William Fèvre Petit Chablis$82

    Chablis France

  • Chateau des Ferrages Cotes de Provence$52

    France

  • Coteaux Bourguignons$52

    Beaujolais France

  • Saint Clair Pinot Noir$47

    Marlborough NZ

  • Belleruche Côtes du Rhone$52

    Rhone Valley France

  • "Deschants" St Joseph Rouge$98

    Rhone Valley France

  • Chateau "La Caussade"$69

    Bordeaux France

  • Les Meysonniers Crozes-Hermitage$76

    Rhone Valley, France

  • Yalumba "Barossa" Shiraz$48

    Barossa Valley SA

  • Chateauneuf du Pape$165

    Rhone Valley, France

  • Domaine de Coyeux$52

    Rhone Valley, France

  • Spirits and Mixed Drinks$16
  • Mineral Water$9.50

    750 ml

The menu’s own key: Seafood origin: A=Australian, I=imported, M=mixed

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (1)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressRussell Lea, NSW
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · French
Phone+61 2 9181 3961
Websitevatelrestaurant.com.au
Google rating4.4 from 131 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from vatelrestaurant.com.au
Drinks list27 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday6:30pm–10pm
  • Wednesday6:30pm–10pm
  • Thursday6:30pm–10pm
  • Friday6:30pm–10pm
  • Saturday6:30pm–10pm
  • SundayClosed
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 Vatel Restaurant

Does Vatel Restaurant have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Vatel Restaurant 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.

When is Vatel Restaurant open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 6:30pm–10pm. Wednesday: 6:30pm–10pm. Thursday: 6:30pm–10pm. Friday: 6:30pm–10pm. Saturday: 6:30pm–10pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Nearby

Compare Vatel Restaurant with nearby places side by side