Seasonal produce
We build the menu around what is at its best right now, from first asparagus to late stone fruit.
The Evening We Started Collecting
Gourmet Parlour began as a series of evenings—good food, a room that felt like a memory, and a table where cards were dealt between courses. This is the story of how those evenings became a place.
Keep this page. It's the start of the story.
A Table, A Deck, A Menu
It started with a dinner party in Darlinghurst. The hosts wanted a meal that felt like a memory—seasonal dishes, a room that encouraged lingering, and a deck of cards on the table for after dessert. That evening became the blueprint for Gourmet Parlour.
The address on Oxford Street was chosen because it already felt lived in. The walls had the right kind of wear, the windows caught the late light, and the dining room seemed to ask for long conversations rather than quick turns. We kept the mismatched chairs, the old sideboard, and the idea that dinner should never feel rushed.
We didn't set out to open a restaurant. We set out to recreate that evening, again and again.
What We Cook
Our kitchen follows the seasons and the neighbourhood. We cook what feels right for the evening—simple dishes with careful technique, meant to be shared and remembered.
A Room That Feels Like a Memory
Warm paper-toned walls, mismatched vintage chairs, and low lighting that makes every table feel private. The room is filled with small details—a shelf of old cookbooks, a wall of polaroids, a deck of cards on the sideboard.
Nothing is too polished. The floorboards creak in a familiar way, the pendant lights cast soft pools over each table, and the music stays low enough for conversation. It is the kind of room that makes you want to stay for one more course, then one more hand of cards.
A Table for Cards, Not Screens
Tucked beyond the dining room is a small lounge with a proper poker table, felt worn soft, and a shelf of chips and decks. It's a place to play a few hands after dinner—no screens, no stakes beyond bragging rights. The cards are real, the chips are clay, and the table is always ready.
The lounge is deliberately low-key. A leather chair, a reading lamp, a side table for drinks, and the green felt glowing under warm light. It feels like the back room of a favourite club, not a casino floor. Guests often drift in after dessert, shuffle a deck, and let the evening stretch a little longer.
The poker table is part of the venue, not a website. Come play in person.
Evenings to Remember
From monthly wine-pairing dinners to casual poker nights, we like to give each evening a theme. Check the menu or ask us what's coming up.
From Our Table to Yours
Ready to Join the Evening?
Browse the menu or book a table. We'll keep a seat and a deck ready.