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Bistro Elba Restaurant Sorrento Mornington Pen. - Bistro Elba, Sorrento, AU-VIC

Bistro Elba

4.6
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 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 5984 4995
  • 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
  • Area
    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.
    Oyster Hour photo

Offers

  • Oyster Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 17:00 - 17:45
    All oyster bookings are strictly 1 hour. If you would like to book for dinner you need to book a standard booking

    Oyster Hour photo

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

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882 Reviews
  1. Henry

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 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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  2. Bancroft

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 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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  3. UnderwhelmingDinner

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 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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  4. Wattise

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 August 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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  5. AngusM

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 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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  6. AnaS

    Victoria

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 13 August 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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  7. KimR

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 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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  8. LINDSAYC

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 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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  9. MichelleH

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 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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  10. MeganK

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 August 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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Google Map for Bistro Elba

100 - 102 Ocean Beach road, Sorrento, AU-VIC 3943

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Nepean Highway
  • Area
    Sorrento
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • 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
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