24 Old Hume Highway
Berrima
NSW
Australia

Eschalot Restaurant

Modern Australian/Contemporary restaurant

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Eschalot Restaurant in Berrima, NSW, Australia
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Opening/closing Info


BYO Tuesday to Thursday only

Open for lunch at 12 noon
Open for dinner at 6 pm
Open on: Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve

Closed on: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Day

Main features

  • SMH chef's hat. Local and quality produce.

  • Extensive, eclectic wine list
  • Professional service, relaxed atmoshpere

  • Intimate fine dining (3 dining rooms)
Licensed BYO Takeaway Average main meal Seats (max) Weddings Functions Bookings preferred Bookings required Cards accepted Children welcome
Yes Yes No $>30 60 Yes Yes Yes No Yes ***
*** Visa, Master card, Diners Club and American Express

Awards/Reviews

Sydney Morning Herald chef's hat rating - One Hat

Description

The Location and Restaurant

Eschalot Restaurant is located in a magnificent historical stone house in the delightful village of Berrima. Enjoy fine dining in one of the cosy, intimate dining rooms within the house. The service is professional, but the atmosphere is relaxed.

The Chef/Food

Eschalot has been awarded a coveted Sydney Morning Herald chef's hat. The owner, Richard Kemp, with his extensive international experience, offers diners the opportunity to experience the frequently changing seasonal dishes through their degustation menu. Of course, if preferred, there is the seasonal lunch and dinner menu to choose from. This menu changes every two to three months, depending on the local produce available.

Many dishes such as the entrée, Braised pancetta, chanterelles, lentils, poached egg & cutaway creek rasberries, provide a delicate explosion of flavours. The six course Degustation Menu is available for the enjoyment of the entire table.

To complement the quality food, there is an extensive, eclectic wine list (including a reserve wine list) available. Some wines can be bought by the glass.

Private Functions or Parties at home

You can also book a chef and waiter from Eschalot to cater for functions and parties at home or at other venues for special occasions.

Sample Menu

Entree ($16 - $22) Main ($34 - $40)
Braised pancetta,
chanterelles, lentils, poached egg & cutaway creek rasberries
 Roast Barramundi,
tunnel mushrooms, Kombu & Tamari hollandaise
Yellow fin tuna and sea prawns,
borlotti beans, tomato, peppers & Pendolino extra virgin olive oil
 Thirlmere Duck confit
with Jerusalem arthichoke & parsley sauce
Seared Queensland scallops,
boudin noir, celeriac, fennel & summer truffle
 Dry aged Venison loin,
caramelised fig, fried cream, coffee & cocoa sauce
Degustation Menu Lunch
6 courses $100 (with matching wines $150)
Seared Queensland scallops, boudin noir, fennel, celeriac & truffle Warm Roquefort & witlof salad, fresh Tasmanian walnuts & persimmon Roast Barramundi, tunnel mushrooms, Konbu & Tamari hollandaise
 Small Plates $18
Carpaccio of beef, Beetroot & fresh Horseradish. Eggplant, Parmesan & Red Capsicum Tian, Herb Salad

Braised pancetta, chanterelles, lentils, poached egg and raspberries Dry aged Venison loin, caramelised fig, fried cream, coffee & cocoa sauce
 Large Plates $29
Spatchcock, Chorizo, Quince, Couscous & Vanilla. Blue Eyed Cod Fillet, Fennel, Tomato, Basil Essence. Duck Confit, Maple Eschalots & Watercress

Hazelnut creme brulee with dried fruit confiture. Coffee, tea, Petit fours.

Facilities/Themes

  • Facilities
    • • licensed
    • • BYO
    • • weddings
    • • functions
    • • bar
    • • cocktail bar
    • • Reservations recommended
    • • BYO Tuesday to Thursday
  • Themes
    • • cosy, romantic atmosphere for two
    • • provides fine dining
    • • open fire or wood-burning heaters & cosy atmosphere
    • • outdoor eating available
    • • has degustation/tasting menu
    • • fixed price menu available
    • • in historic building

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