Is The Star’s New French Restaurant, Pompette, Worth A Visit?
A French affair
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Bubbling with French flair and oozing Parisian charm, Pompette Champagne Bar and Restaurant effortlessly transports a slice of Paris to Brisbane in the Tassis Group’s latest venture.
When an invitation to sample Brisbane’s newest Champagne bar and restaurant landed in my inbox, I couldn’t RSVP ‘oui’ fast enough. Pompette Champagne Bar and Restaurant, a jewel in The Star’s culinary crown, marries the elegance and sophistication of French cuisine with a modern twist – all the makings of a night to remember.
Arriving at Pompette, hand-in-hand with my partner, we were greeted by a lively buzz around the Champagne Bar. Though The Terrace showcases stunning city views, the al fresco dining space feels like a portal to Paris. The soft hum of conversation, the melodic clink of glasses, and caviar bumps being slurped set the tone for our French feast to come.
Pompette’s dimly lit, Art Deco-inspired interiors feature plush velvet booths and Champagne-themed artwork, creating a chic, romantic space perfect for a date night. To start, we toasted with glasses of Taittinger as we perused the menu, a homage to classic French fare with a modern edge. We chose a decidedly French feast: escargot and steak tartare to begin, followed by Duck à l’Orange and steak frites for mains, and, naturally, crème brûlée for dessert. Having recently returned from France, our expectations were set high.
Every dish exceeded them. The escargot, bathed in garlicky, herbaceous butter, was indulgently delicious. The steak tartare was a masterclass in balance, delicate yet bold in flavour. For mains, the Duck à l’Orange was succulent and cooked to perfection, with a sauce so sublime we shamelessly mopped up every drop with our fingers. The steak frites were classic perfection, tender, and accompanied by golden, crisp fries. And as for the crème brûlée? The theatrical crack of the caramelised top gave way to a dreamy custard inside.
The impeccable food was matched by attentive, warm service that made the evening all the more memorable. We rounded off the night with another glass of Champagne at the al fresco bar, basking in the glow of a meal we knew we’d be talking about for weeks. By the time we left, we were already tirelessly recommending Pompette to our friends and family (just ask them).
Pompette doesn’t just deliver on the promise of French dining; it elevates it. Bon appétit indeed.
