Our Customers testimonies

Cassandra from Sydney said:

What a fabulous place! We had a wonderful dinner at The Petit Snail and I got to practice my French with the delightful hostess and the lovely new waitress. The food was exquisite and I just LOVED the cocktail list. I wish I could have tried them all. The live music was also a fantastic addition to the meal. I wish, wish, wish The Petit Snail would move to Sydney :-) Yet another reason to rush back to Byron Bay. Thank you so much for a great night. Cassandra (and Grant)

We loved The Petit Snail so much we came twice - two days in a row during our week holiday in Bryon Bay! Thank you so much for looking after us Igor, Dominique and Damien. We had a wonderful time. The food is glorious! Tucked away in Byron Bay it was such a lovely surprise. The jazz on Thursday was a perfect complement to a wonderful dinner. We will return soon for more crepes! I just wished we lived a little closer. Until the next time. Jamais deux sans trois! Sam + Michael XXX

Dan & Tanya from Brisbane said:

This restaurant in perhaps the greatest thing about Byron Bay. Terrific staff, amazing food and phenomenal atmosphere. Thank you for the wonderful everything. The fantastic buffet put on to celebrate Bastille Day just made the experience all the more phenomenal. When visiting Byron going here is not only a good idea, it is a must. Thank you!

Merci, Merci, Merci! Not only was I staying at the wonderful Byron Bay for my 30th Birthday but I was lucky enough to discover this most wonderful of restaurants! The food was out of this world! And it was not just the food which made this special dining experience so wonderful - the staff were so friendly we felt as if we were dining at a family home! I'm a real foodie and just loved hearing where the meat was farmed, where the cheeses had ripened and where the vegies were grown. This is a restaurant which is all about the food. Good quality ingredients put together with love to create something so wonderful and mouth watering you want to try everything on the menu! Igor even shared his cooking secrets with us after the meal and I have tried them all! Thankyou again for a really wonderful birthday which i will remember always! Bev.

Luke & Sonia from Pymont said:

Our first night in Byron Bay was the most memorable, all thanks to "The Petit Snail". It was my girlfriends birthday and what better way to celebrate, but to enjoy the culinary delights of her homeland. The moment we walked in you felt as though you had stepped into a restaurant 16,000Kms away. We were made to feel at home by Dominique, who before long was reminiscing with Sonia about old French singers, accessories etc. I haven't even started on the food!!!! Igor is a genius! This was by far the best French food I have had. The starters were unbelievable and the Bouillabaisse......... I don't know where to start. Being a seafood lover, this ticked every box, plus more! We are already planning our next trip to Byron, the main reason being, we are craving "The Petit Snail"! Thanks guys!!!!!

Mais viadlement! Superbe! "I have died and gone to heaven" These are what I overheard never mind tasted at your restaurant. I am died in the wool "Francophile". Lived in France, love the food. However despite being in Australia for 22 years never quite got there or found a French Restaurant that gave me it all! Now I have. We have the Wild Rabbit...you have to book 3 days in advance. The flavours were rich, the wild mushrooms I would sell my soul for! What is not said is the understated grace of this restaurant. You come in as a stranger and leave with friends you feel you have known all your life! I always remember eating in France as a shared experience. Food is to be enjoyed amongst friends and discussed. We had discussions with welfare officers from Coffs re Crème Brûlée, and Absinthe (hick)., and Iranian Sculptress from National Academy of Arts, who waxed eloquent about the Chateaubriand, and me, well it was the Cheese. Igor and Chauby are the heart and soul of the place, and manage to create (how, I do not know) an unique combination of great French food and mix their personalities with the guests that creates something truly unique and wonderful. Merci, je suis justement un petit lapin! Et nous reviendrons!

Jacqui and Rich Baker from Brisbane said:

We will return to The Petit Snail ! What a special night, food fantastic, to die for and Dominique is a delightful hostess, great jazz band too. Would definitely recommend : )

Ah Fondue! This is a must... you must book it in advance, but it is definitely worth it. Igor's grand fathers delicious recipe (which some day we will work out or encourage the information out through fine wines and spirits) brings us back again and again. If you enjoy true gastronomy then let Igor and Chauby take your senses on a journey through quintessential traditional French cuisine... and prepare to have fun :D Our top vote for restaurants in Byron.

My wife and I had dinner at this fantastic French Restaurant. We have dined in some of the best restaurants in France including the Hotel de Paris in Montecarlo, Maxim in Paris and 'Les Pirates' in Perpignan and we both agree that this restaurant offers the best that France (and the Provence) have to offer. Dinner was an experience and we highly recommend this restaurant to all Byron Bay residents and visitors. Merci mes amis, et au revoir. John E. and Linda L. Muratti

Born french, I always wondered about going back to my country because I was missing the food and especially the cheeses so badly... after eating au petit snail, I haven t got any more reason to go back to france!!! And what a fantastic and friendly service! merci beaucoup!

What a wonderful dining experience, the service was fantastic and the food was incredible. Such a unique atmosphere, particularly compared with other Byron restaurants. Will definitely be going again. Thank you so much!

We both love French food, and went to The Petit Snail with our friends who run a Gorgeous B & B called Valleydale at Rosebank in the hinterland of Byron Bay. The atmosphere, staff and hosts were fun, and the food exceptional... we only visit once a year but will be back to enjoy the food.