L’Hotel Gitan

5 Reviews on “L’Hotel Gitan”

• Dean Pahek

  Attended a set menu here a few weeks ago while a friend was visiting. We were looking for a relaxed place with good food and somewhere we would feel comfortable for a long lunch.

  This place delivered everything we wanted and to be fair it is a very reasonable priced place.

  Lots of butter and rich food was eaten and I rolled out of the front doors after service.

  All in all a nice spot to relax and if youre feeling like something a bit fancy hit it up.

  Thanks.

  December 21, 2020, 7:13 am

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• TheBearReview

  Fantastic gastropub cross french brasserie. Forget stuffy Francois, Lhotel Gitan is a much less pretentious bistro with excellent food and service.
  We came for the Monday raclet night and ordered a chicken liver pate to start. Highly recommend it, although if you are not into cheese, come another night as raclet is super stinky… perhaps come along to Tuesday steak night, or why not take advantage of the $2 oysters before 6pm? Wash that down with a glass of billecart-salmon for $12. Francois who?

  November 3, 2020, 6:40 pm

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• Kimberley Leggett

  Have been here for dinner once with my partner, we both had steak (of course) with fries and salad. Quality of the food was excellent – rich flavours, perfectly seasoned and great char on the steak which was cooked very well. I love the French rustic flair to this establishment – it almost takes you away to Europe. Great atmosphere.

  I’ve been here on another occasion in the afternoon and shared some nibbles with friends – most memorably were the steak tartare and some croquettes which were both delicious. Will definitely be back and hopefully to try their specials.

  February 5, 2019, 3:27 am

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• Narutard

  Was completely blown away by the quality of the food here – rich flavours with some interesting twists and creative flairs. Tucked away in a suburban street, this little French bistro houses a stunningly modern kitchen while retaining a polished, rustic charm. I ordered a scotch fillet which came with Bearnaise sauces and a tangy salsa, with thick cut garlicky chips that were to die for. My dining companions ordered the beef tartare, parfait and the truly magnificent dauphignon – cheesy, sinful and utterly indulgent. I finished off with a Halloween themed chocolate raspberry gateaux – a fitting end to a delightful meal.

  January 30, 2019, 5:39 pm

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• Two Sheds

  4.5

  After a disappointing experience on Friday night at Bistro Gitan, the Twosheds band decided to saddle up and try its sister restaurant, LHotel Gitan for a Sunday mid-afternoon snack and glass of wine. And we loved it. This place is always bustling, and the ambience of its chic and sophisticated Art Deco-style interior is seductive. Done out in black, white and gold, with smoky mirrors, it really is a pleasure to eat and drink in this space. We sat out the front in the bar on stools – not in the restaurant proper – and ordered some dishes from the Petite menu with a beautiful glass of Chablis (pictured), as suggested by the very friendly, attentive and efficient lady looking after us. We ordered a leek vol au vent, chicken cigar and the calamari a la plancha.

  Our choices were perfectly matched to the dry and delicate oyster shell overtones of the Chablis. We couldnt fault the food. The chicken cigar was served with beautiful cous cous, and was delicately fried and crispy. The calamari was perfectly cooked, and the vol au vent pastry was delicate and flaky. All up, a really great experience. We have dined in the restaurant here previously and been very impressed as well. Oh and I forgot to mention the crusty French baguette – with salty French butter – which came gratis. Lovely. 4.5

  January 7, 2019, 10:05 am

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