Bistro Elba

4.6

882 Reviews

$40 and under

French

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Romantic

Set in the main street of Sorrento, Bistro Elba is the creative work of close and successful restaurateur friends, who skipped the big city to bring their urban edge to this beautiful place by the sea.

As it should be, the season’s harvest informs the menu. Cooking here is skillfully simple, using superb produce grown close by including from the Bistro Elba's kitchen garden, alongside foraged ingredients, organic meat, hand made cheeses, and daily fresh fish sourced from the best, ethical fisheries and cleanest oceans in the world.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
French, Seafood, Australian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5984 4995
Website
http://www.bistroelba.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sam Van der Leeuw
Private party contact
info@cakes-and-ale.com.au: (03) 5984 4995

Location
100 - 102 Ocean Beach road, Sorrento, AU-VIC 3943
Neighborhood
Sorrento
Cross street
Nepean Highway
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Join us for lunch or dinner after pampering yourself at the Peninsula Hot Springs, just a 10 minute drive away.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Oyster Hour
Multiple dates available
All oyster bookings are strictly for 1 hour. If you are joining us for just oysters and drinks please select the oyster hour option when placing your reservation. Oyster hour bookings are all 60 minute durations. If you are joining us for oysters and want to stay for dinner please book a standard reservation to ensure adequate time to enjoy your dinner. You must be seated and order oysters before 6pm to be eligible for half price oysters.

Offers

Oyster Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
All oyster bookings are strictly 1 hour. If you would like to book for dinner you need to book a standard booking

What 882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

882 Reviews

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Henry
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always, a wonderful dinner there. This was the second time we dined at Bistro Elba. We wanted to come back because the food was very good and the service, too. We were not dissappointed; glad that we made the right decision
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Bancroft
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best eye fillet I have eaten for a very long time.
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UnderwhelmingDinner
Melbourne
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately we were very underwhelmed with our visit to Bistro Elba on Sat evening 19/8. We were a group of 4 ladies away for a weekend in Sorrento & after a beautiful meal out on the Sat night. Mostly the meals were ok? After reading the reviews, we were expecting a lot more - especially for the price. The prawn entree was tasteless & the prawns were chalky? The cheese soufflé was ok? Our cocktails were not great, which was disappointing. The service was ok, our waitress was friendly. We had a staff “service” station placed on a bench behind our table & 1 of my guests was being continually jostled & bumped by the staff coming in & out for cutlery & glasses?? She was being apologised to every time but seriously? It was a bit of a joke. We ended up moving our table & chairs over towards the wall more to stop it. Steaks were good…. But I’ve had much better. I’m not sure I would recommend after our experience, especially when you’re paying $$$$
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Wattise
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Elba is a favourite and we enjoy returning for many family events. The service is always spot on and the food delicious. We will be back again very soon.
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AngusM
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Will be returning.
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AnaS
Victoria
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our meal at Bistro Elba. Would definitely recommend. We plan to dine here again.
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KimR
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, lovely wine and stunning ambience. The noise level did increase when the Matilda’s won the quarter finals!! Overall great experience
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LINDSAYC
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good except for the celery/apple salad that accompanied our soufflés which was way too salty ! Wine list was extensive but expensive.
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MichelleH
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our host for the night was absolutely amazing. The food was cooked to perfection. A perfect anniversary dinner.
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MeganK
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely superb, world class food. The beef Bourgogne was to die for. Service was excellent and attentive, authentic and warm. This place is a hidden gem of outstanding quality.
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100 - 102 Ocean Beach road, Sorrento, AU-VIC 3943

Additional information

Cross street
Nepean Highway
Neighborhood
Sorrento
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
French, Seafood, Australian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sam Van der Leeuw
Entertainment
Join us for lunch or dinner after pampering yourself at the Peninsula Hot Springs, just a 10 minute drive away.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.bistroelba.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5984 4995
Private party contact
info@cakes-and-ale.com.au: (03) 5984 4995

Bistro Elba

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Experiences

Oyster Hour

Offers

Oyster Hour

Menu

What 882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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