BELLEVUE WOOLLOOMOOLOO – MODERN FRENCH DINING WITH A JAPANESE TWIST OPENS ON FINGER WHARF
Media Release Sydney, 01 July,2025
A new chapter in Sydney’s culinary story begins with the opening of Bellevue Woolloomooloo, a sleek waterfront dining destination blending modern French cuisine with delicate Japanese influences, now open at the world-famous Finger Wharf.
Backed by the team behind Bellevue Cottage in Glebe, Bellevue Woolloomooloo is led by executive chef/co-owner Antoine Moscovitz and a tight-knit group of passionate restaurateurs with a common goal to create memorable moments through exceptional food, warm hospitality,
and inspired storytelling.
Originally from Paris, Moscovitz brings an extraordinary pedigree to the kitchen. His career highlights include cooking under Alain Ducasse, serving as private chef to the House of Roederer Cristal Champagne, and honing his skills locally at Salt with Luke Mangan and Bathers’ Pavilion with Serge Dansereau. He was also the former owner of Antoine’s Grill, awarded Sydney’s Best French Restaurant in 2015.
“We always dreamt of having a space on the wharf,” says Moscovitz. “It’s surreal to be back where I once stood dreaming as a young chef, and now, we’re here serving our own vision of modern French dining, made lighter and brighter through a Japanese lens.”
Joining Antoine in the kitchen is executive chef Keith Murray, whose CV spans some of the most acclaimed kitchens in Europe and Asia, including Michelin-starred restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in Dublin, Sydney’s Grand Pacific Group, and restaurant Urakawa in Tokyo. His approach brings precision, innovation, and a deep respect for seasonal produce.
The menu, crafted by Moscovitz and Murray, is a celebration of French technique elevated by Japanese nuance. Standout dishes include Spanner crab dark miso bouillabaisse with shaved foie gras, Bellevue-Kyoto Tartar, Snapper en mouclade with saffron-vanilla mussel velouté, Black
sesame & caramelised pear open Paris cheesecake.
The space, by Gabriela Mastroianni of Aestoria Design Co., blends classic French elegance with contemporary Japanese minimalism. A show-stopping cellar created in collaboration with champagne Pommery anchors the restaurant, alongside warm neutral tones and limited-edition
artworks.
With 250 seats, including an intimate 10 seat chef’s table, Bellevue Woolloomooloo is open seven days for lunch and dinner (subject to change). The venue caters to business lunches, romantic evenings, family weekends, and anyone seeking an elegant dining experience with a waterfront
view and a side of Sydney magic.
ds, and anyone seeking an elegant dining experience with a waterfront
view and a side of Sydney magic.
