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Ad Lib Bistro

1047 Pacific Highway, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ranked #270 of 2,951 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Cuisines: French
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is really a great find. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to go - then go! Great French inspired fare. Not inexpensive but worth every cent if you like quality dining More

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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We recently enjoyed a birthday meal at Ad Lib. It was a last minute booking but they managed to squeeze us in. A very busy place! The food was fantastic, service was great, and the restaurant looked after kids well. Next monday I have a business colleague in town from Singapore so we have booked Ad Lib again. Will do... More

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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Location: on Pacific highway Parking: can be a problem Menu: good variety, changes regularly Seating: the chairs, uncomfortable for some Ambience: can be noisy, especially when crowded Staff: friendly, knowledgeable on last visit Wine list: good selection, can be expensive Open Monday's - a rare for restaurants, and it was busy! Cost: expensive More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Excellent fast friendly service good food fair price will come back More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Spur of the moment decision to pop up the road to the local Bistro turned out to be a wonderful dining experience. As visitors we were not sure of policy re booking or simply turning up. We did the latter and even though the restaurant was busy and full, we were told about 10 minute wait. Hopped up the bar... More

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