bon ap'

bon ap' is in our neighbourhood so it was high time we gave it a go. i feel there has been a renaissance of french cuisine in melbourne in the last 12 months from the casual (bon ap') to the unusual (oter) to the old school classic (phillipe). we arrived with no reservation on a friday evening and were warmly welcomed and shown to a cosy table towards the back of the dining room next to the spiral staircase. it certainly has a french wine bar feel and i feel like i could be in paris or on the set of allo allo!

the wait staff are very nice and friendly and the chefs really know what they are doing. this place has a very happy vibe. i love!!!!!!!!!

it's difficult to imagine anyone not enjoying the ambience of this wonderful french bistro in the heart of fitzroy. staff are knowledgable and helpful and only too eager to please without being servile.
perfect for a post-work wine and snack, or a full meal, the quality of food and presentation is first rate.
this is a place you'll want to linger

brilliant food and wine. the food is simple and impecabely prepared. the ratatouille and creme brulee are my favourite. will visit again soon!

excellent food, great atmosphere can't fault anything.
wine list interesting and great waiter( the bold one) could talk about it.
ask about the wheel

i went there last night with my husband and 2 young kids. we had a table in a very cosy little corner, it was beautifully decorated. we took the $45 formula x2, and there was so much food! snack, entrée, fish, meat, cheese and dessert. what else can you ask for? the service was great and the food was delicious. will definitely come back. thanks again for a great night :-)

a new arrival to the brunswick st dining strip
(ex red rice site).  fabulous share plates; white anchovies a must, superb
wine selection, great ambience and decor, lovely personable staff
make this rustic but polished little french eatery a welcome addition to
fitzroy.  we will definitely be going back.

great vibe in this place. went for brekky and had one of the croques. the melted cheese on top was a highlight as well as the coffees! .

night out with my dearest friend this evening at bon ap'. we were greeted by the lovely sebastian, owner and foodie extraordinaire, who placed us at the bar for a glass of champagne prior to seating. we then commences the first of many courses with the white anchovies, duck confit and chicken liver parfait, unfortunately although absolutely delicious, we matched with the wrong french white wine, but much to sebastian's credit, he swapped this for the most delicious of beaujolais which took us through to the steak tartare and three delicious cheeses. we devoured all three deserts on menu which put us into a foodie sugar coma along with the sticky wine suggested by our generous host. 10 out of 10 for atmosphere and location. food was beyond expectations and for 2 people who had traveled to france, was definitely on par with our authentic french experiences. cannot wait to visit again. love love love

what a great find

great wines, great rustic french food and real service. stumbled upon this place in their first week and surprised they have got it so right so early, can't wait to see them hit their straps.

joie de vivre

il est bon, en fait il est fantastique!

what a breathe of fresh air this is. 

great simple rustic food to nibble on whilst you work your way through the wine list.

the two french boys running the show are such a delight.

cant wait to go back and do it all again

merci!!

had a girls lunch here today. great food, great venue and staff were really nice!! strongly recommend the potato waffle with smoked trout. it was just nice!! 😋

great food, venue and excellent service.
from the moment you arrive you feel very welcome and friendly. place looks wonderful, cosy and have a great vibe. don't know much about french food but if that how it's taste i must say it's amazing. service was exceptional and with a smile. thanks guys for letting me find "my little paris"

i discovered this place on tuesday and have been there twice already!!! everything is fantastic!! you get real french atmosphere, the food is delightful (sharing plates), the staff very attentive and helpful and you feel like you are living in france! i enjoyed two dinners with friends and each time we left the place so happy and... full!!!! good choice of wine and cocktails, i enjoyed the coq au vin (slow cooked chicken in red wine), homemade duck rillettes, the best steak tartare in town, and the tarte tatin is the must! can't wait to go back again and again.... good job guys! i highly recommend the place