La Tratt — Restaurant in Sydney

La Tratt, Fairfield RSL 6 Mar 2021 Hatted More importantly, lauded by Gault and Millau

Specials of the Day MB9+ Rangers Valley Tajima Sirloin, $70 for 200gm. I suspect the piece being presented as an example did not fully demonstrate the marbling which is fine. This piece of meat once paraded for the night won't be used in cooking anyway, so why waste a more marbled specimen?

Risotto Scampi

Dishes Sampled

Bread & Olive platter - Bread was warm and presentation adequate. EVOO was fruity and a non-bitter varietal, the balsamic vinegar was more subtle, I suspect aged ~5yrs and for the purpose of being a side appetizer, this was good. Veloute of mushroom and truffles with parmesan crust. Very pleasant. This ought to be available as cream soup of the day.

Risotto Scampi Zucchini Flowers - FIORI DI ZUCCHINI RIPIENI Fried olives - OLIVE ALL ASCOLANA

Tomahawk for 2 - MANZO ALL'OCCHIO DI COSTOLA 1kg traditional cooked.

Fruit sorbet as palate cleanser proper

Pleasant décor, dimmed lights, candles on table Service with a smile - yes, this still counts regardless of how many Michelin stars one might have Olive & bread platter arrived in less than 60s after we ordered pre-dinner drinks. Very good. House soda water - as palate cleanser. Yes yes, it is a weak carbonic acid. That's how it cleanses your palate as with all things pH

I have never been so badly treated by any restaurant management in my life and even before we could sit down! I have been a regular here for a couple of years and the staff know us so I was shocked and appalled when we were refused service because of their "policy" of not serving groups larger than 10. Our original booking was for 9 (6 adults and 3 children) to celebrate my mother and aunty's birthdays as well as the upcoming Mother’s Day. It was also a special occasion to take out my dad who is in failing health for a family celebration. Earlier in the day my sister (family of 4) decided to join us so we rang to increase the booking and was told that since it was mid-week they weren’t booked up so we could just come in. To our shock and embarrassment, we were refused entry being told that the restaurant policy was not to have tables over 10. We asked to speak to the manager, a humourless buffoon who only made the situation worse by being rude and aggressive in his tone and posture. We said that we would stick to our original booking of 9 at one table and my sister’s family of 4 could sit at another table but they would not accomodate us despite the restaurant being practically empty at 6:15pm! His reason? That we are still one group and that they are not a ‘party’ restaurant. We could go to the French restaurant but not La Tratt. He kept using phrases like ‘do the right thing’ (as in leave!) and ‘it’s not going to happen’ (that weren’t letting us in), ‘it’s our restaurant’ (we can do what we like). I didn’t see any point in hanging around even if they changed their minds as they had spoilt our mood by their disgusting attitude. I made a call to Gemelle in Liverpool who were happy to serve us and we had a great time and great food! I see Fairfield RSL is launching a book called “A Place at Our Table” - what a joke! If you do happen to still go here after reading this review don’t order the wagyu steak, it’s a rip off with no flavour. I can cook a better steak with eye fillet from...

Without a doubt, this place is a hidden gem in Fairfield. I came for my wife's birthday. We were both delighted by the friendly attentive staff and the food was top quality with no faults. Perfect sized portions. I admit it is very expensive, wife's sous de ve chicken was $42 but the experience was well worth it. I had the cabonara pasta, the flavour is very light but all the ingredients are of such quality it was a very well balanced dish were you don't get sick of the flavour by the very last bite. The complimentary bread and truffle butter was heavenly. We had the dessert tasting platter with all three dessert items on the menu on it and it was beautiful. It even had chocolate writing with 'Happy Birthday' which was very much appreciated and enjoyed. There's a small lounge with low lights and beautiful artwork all around the restaurant. All the small details like the candles on the table and the fire place had a classy romantic vibe. The bill totalled up to be $138 for 2 people with entre mains dessert and one cocktail. But don't let the high price stop you from coming. This place was a wonderful experience and a must try if you are in Fairfield Thank you so much La Tratt, we hope to visit...