The Bistro 19

The Bistro 19 brings Modern Australian ease and Italian finesse to a premium waterfront setting in Sydney. This is a bistro with salt-on-the-air charm and a confident palate, where top‑notch cocktails meet a carefully selected wine list, and the city glints just beyond the glass.

In the kitchen, coastal freshness and orchard-bright produce lead the conversation. Think Mooloolaba freshwater prawns folded through heirloom tomato ragù, lifted with summer herbs, fermented chilli and confit garlic. Coconut roasted heirloom cauliflower arrives with lemon zest, turmeric tzatziki, fresh citrus and pomegranate, a sunlit plate that balances fragrance, texture and gentle heat.

Comfort and craft find common ground in heirloom pumpkin and goat cheese ravioli set over confit garlic potato puree and threaded with baby watercress and pumpkin seeds. For carnivores, a 250g wagyu Westhome centre cut tenderloin MBS 4+ pairs with crisp pomme fritters, Moutarde de Meaux Pommery and a classic bordelaise jus. To close, the chef’s selection to share invites one more clink of glasses and a lingering smile.

Whether for aperitivo by the water or a long, unhurried supper, The Bistro 19 makes a persuasive case for modern bistro dining. Settle in, sip something fine, and let the evening do the talking—Sydney meets la dolce vita, one delicious moment at a time.