Chef’s Kiss

Pistou

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

8 dishes are gluten free as served and 3 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 54 dishes on Pistou’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 6 dairy free, 4 vegan. Source: pistou.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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FoodMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · pistou.com.au
Chef's Selection PlateThree or six cheeses, chosen by our chef from seasonal favourites and specialty finds $50
BriePasteurised cow, mild, white rind. Île-de-France $16
Tomme NoirePasteurised cow, semi-hard, black rind. Pyrénées $16
ManchegoPasteurised sheep, salty, nutty. La Mancha, Spain $22
Comté AOPUnpasteurised cow, umami, buttery. Jura $21
Ossau-Iraty AOPUnpasteurised sheep, rich, nutty. Béarn $22
Fourme d'Ambert AOPPasteurised cow, mild, tangy. Auvergne $20
RoquefortUnpasteurised sheep, rich, sharp. Roquefort-sur-Soulzon $24
Tête de MoineCreamy Swiss raw milk, nutty, smooth and slightly tangy $27
CrémeuxUnpasteurised cow, umami, buttery. Bellelay, Switzerland $25
Ash ChèvreUnpasteurised sheep, umami, buttery $26
Vacherousse d'ArgentalPasteurised cow, ultra creamy, pink rind. Rhône-Alpes $24
Chef's Selection PlateThree or six meats, chosen by our chef from seasonal favourites and specialty finds $50
MallorquinaSpicy, tangy, smoky, spreadable. La Boqueria, NSW $15
Spicy CapocolloRed wine, rosemary, chilli. Quattro Stelle, Sydney $17
18-Month Jamón SerranoSalty, buttery, dry-cured. Serrano, Spain $20
Saucisson SecSalt, pepper, garlic, rich and creamy. LP's, Sydney $20
LonzaCured pork loin, fennel seeds, chilli. Rich, warm, dry-cured. Quattro Stelle, Sydney $20
Spicy Calabrese SalamiGarlic, black pepper, smoked. Quattro Stelle, Sydney $20
Wagyu BresaolaDeeply savoury, layered umami and gentle smokiness. Girolamo, Australia $24
Duck & Cherry PâtéBrandied French cherries, cornichons, cherry compote, toasted sourdough $28
BurrataCreamy Vannella burrata, radicchio, beetroot, extra virgin olive oil, herbs $25
SA King PrawnsWild South Australian king prawns, charred fennel, heirloom sauce vierge. Origin Australia $30
Steak TartareHand-diced eye fillet with a rich egg yolk, cornichons, capers and eschalotsGF on request: GF option available $30
Charred OctopusGrilled octopus, chorizo, Kipfler potatoes, sauce verde, taramasalataDF on request: Dairy free option available (DFO) $32
Truffled Mushroom GnocchiMushrooms, petite onions, Jerusalem artichoke, truffled butter, tarragon, stracciatella and toasted hazelnutsDF on request: Vegan option (VGo) and dairy free option (DFo) available $36
Mussels MallorquinaMussels, tomato, eschalot, Mallorquina, herbs, served with sourdough (contains pork and is a little spicy)GF on request: GF option available (GFO); no spice option available $34
Pork CutletSherry vinegar infused apple, Kipfler potato, little gem, anchovy and caper salad $40
Duck ConfitConfit duck leg, braised red cabbage, pommes sarladaises, crispy eschalotsDF on request: Dairy free option available (DFo) $44
Feed MeLet the chef take the reins. Four courses through the best of our seasonal menu, shared by the whole table. Minimum two guests. $85
Brickfields SourdoughSliced and delivered fresh dailyGF on request: GF option available (GFO) $7
Mount Zero OlivesGreen Spanish, Ligurian, Kalamata and blonde Kalamata $10
Spiced NutsMaple caramel, cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika $11
Charred BroccoliniPreserved lemon and toasted almond $15
Roasted KipflersKipfler potatoes roasted in duck fat (VGO), crème fraîche and rosemary honeyDF on request: Vegan option available (VGO); dairy free option available (DFO) $18
White AnchoviesMarinated white anchovies, sauce verte, preserved lemon $19
Salted Chocolate MousseChocolate and sea salt mousse, hazelnuts, olive oil and bee pollen $18
Crème BrûléeRaspberry and mango sorbets $16
AffogatoEspresso poured over vanilla ice cream. Add Frangelico +8 $15
Sunday BrunchMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · pistou.com.au
Croque MonsieurHam, béchamel $24
Croque MadameHam, béchamel, fried egg $26
Croûte aux ChampignonsSautéed mushrooms on sourdough, herbs, crème fraîche $26
Salade NiçoiseThe classic salad of the Côte d'Azur $26
Pain PerduBrioche, berries, Cognac crème Chantilly $28
PissaladièreLyonnaise onion, anchovy, olive and goat's curd tart $28
Duck & Cherry PâtéBrandied cherries, cornichons, toasted sourdough $28
Steak TartareHand-diced beef flank, egg yolk, Dijon, truffle salsa, capers $28
Oeufs à la BasquaiseBaked eggs, chorizo, potato, petit onions, tomato and Mallorquina sauce, toasted sourdough $32
Charcuterie BoardA selection of cured meats, to share $50
Fromage BoardA selection of cheeses, to share $50
Take AwayMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · pistou.com.au
Cheese Board Box SmallA selection of three cheeses with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home $35
Cheese Board Box LargeA selection of three cheeses with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home $65
Charcuterie Box SmallA selection of three cured meats with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home $35
Charcuterie Box LargeA selection of six cured meats with lavosh, quince paste, cornichons, piparras, caperberries and nuts, packed to take home $65

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

Facts

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
Google rating4.7 from 337 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from pistou.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday4pm–10pm
  • Thursday4pm–10pm
  • Friday4pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday10am–4pm
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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 the venue’s booking page: https://www.pistou.com.au/

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