Macleay St Bistro at Potts Point is a small French inspired Modern Australian bistro is nestled in the ‘Paris’ end of Potts Point and renowned for its exquisite cuisine and unique appeal.

In the 1980s, The Macleay Street Bistro was established in Potts Point by Sydney culinary legends Mark Armstrong and Daniel Gantiez. In the mid 1990’s, the acclaimed chef Mark Best led the kitchen, before following his own trajectory to Marque Restaurant, his awarded 3-hat restaurant in Surry Hills. Mark was in the kitchen when Carole Becka became the Bistro’s owner in 1995. In July 2013 new owners Mark Campbell and Phillip Fikkers, Potts Point local residents and customers of the Bistro for over 20 years.


For nearly 30 years, Macleay Street Bistro ‘MSB’ has opened its doors to welcome appreciative diners, whether from across the street or around the globe. The Menu is complemented by a weekly blackboard specials; showcasing the best in market freshness, alongside our benchmark Bistro dishes.

There is a selection of wines by the glass as well and we cater for BYO as well. It is open for dinner 7 nights per week 364 days of the year and offers BYO wine.

Our wine list sources wines from France, Australia, Italy, Argentina and New Zealand. Most of our wines are organic and/or biodynamic. We also offer a selection of our wines by the glass. We can cater for B.Y.O. (A corkage charge of $14 per bottle applies).