Le Frérot: Potts Point’s New Parisian Café Bistro
Le Frérot – the charming ‘little brother’ to acclaimed Franca Brasserie – has opened its doors in Potts Point.
Inspired by the timeless charm of Parisian café-bistros, Le Frérot welcomes guests from first morning coffee to the last evening pour, seven days a week. From buttery croissants, long lunches to lively bistro dinners, Le Frérot offers a warm, welcoming space designed for all occasions.
Standing alongside the iconic Franca Brasserie, it promises to capture the spirit of artistry, community and extraordinary dining that Potts Point locals and visitors have long cherished, inviting everyone to linger, laugh, and return again and again.
Where Franca celebrates special occasions, Le Frérot is designed to be part of everyday life, an inviting space for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, seven days a week. The space has been transformed into a vibrant all-day destination, blending the history of fine dining with casual Parisian charm.
The menu honours both comfort and craftsmanship. Mornings are filled with the aroma of fresh boulangerie treats, alongside a selection of wood-fired tartines, steak and eggs, Moreton Bay bug benedict and spanner crab omelette. Lunch brings casual sandwiches for a quick bite or a relaxed break, alongside thoughtful dishes such as tuna nicoise salad or smoked duck salad with walnuts, radicchio, and pickled beetroot.
Evenings transform Le Frérot into a bistro where bottomless frites take centre stage. Mussels in white wine and kombu butter, roast Wollemi duck breast, Berkshire pork cutlet, and Black Angus hanger steak arrive with endless fries and a line-up of sauces. Happy hour features a limited availability ‘burger au poivre’ ($19), a playful nod to French classics.
Other highlights include the spectacular Prawn Cocktail with King Prawn, cocktail sauce and witlof, the delectable Beef Tartare with classic condiments and crispy potato skin, and the outstanding Poisson En Papillote – a tender, flavour-packed market fish fillet with white wine and provençal butter. A healthy, super-delicious Mediterranean classic!
José Saulog leads the kitchen as group executive chef. He brings his signature touch to Le Frérot, creating dishes that feel indulgent yet approachable, honouring the legacy of the space while setting a new tone.
Andrew Becher (Managing Director of Rivage Hospitality Group) says, “We’re absolutely delighted to be opening Le Frérot in the heart of Potts Point. This new café, bar and bistro will bring a fresh French concept to the neighbourhood, right alongside our beloved Franca.”
With its fresh take on all-day dining, the ‘little brother’ has truly arrived! Le Frérot offers Potts Point a space to gather, savour, and linger in the heart of the city’s dining scene.
Le Frérot
Shop 3/81 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Open 7 days a week, from morning to late night