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How we read reviews →A former Fitzroy North pub turned polished Modern Australian bistro, anchored by an exceptional wine list and its own bottle shop.
A warm, intimate former-pub dining room with a relaxed-yet-polished feel. reviewers praise acoustics quiet enough for conversation, though a full house with a large party booking can turn genuinely loud.
An in-house curated bottle shop with a BYO option, a private cellar room for functions, house-made pasta and bread, and a seasonal tasting menu called the Bistronomic.
Not tied to a single heritage cuisine. reviewers describe a modern Australian bistro style built on French technique (croquettes, tarte tatin) applied to native produce like spanner crab and duck.
Premium bistro pricing that most reviewers feel matches the cooking and service, though a $200 daily-special ribeye and a $55 lobster-pasta entree have drawn pointed value complaints.
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