bon ap'

such a shame i'm not going back to thisrestaurantanymore. i started visiting it with my partner two years ago, and whenever we felt like a treat, we would be so excited to go to this one. they have great food! but, i just had a terrible experience this time. i hate hate to say, i suspect it's because of my look. careful with your staff. if they think they can rudely and deadly stare at your asian female customers and raise their voice and only be so friendly to the others, then it says something about you, no? and don't contact me; i'm not going to delete this comment! i swear if i knew french and recognized your staff's last rumbling with an evil stare as swearing, i'm going to go legal!

i love this place! my mom and i have been twice and it does not disappoint. only place i know of where you can get mulled wine. the mains excellent - rich, saucy, meat that falls off the bone. the ratatouille is served with goat curd and toasted bread and is to die for. also they have a sandwich which has salsa verde, marinated capsicum, goat cheese, and some sort of green leafy veg (can't remember, probably rocket) which i have since been replicating for lunches. thisrestaurantis only a year old, and i hope they get tons of business because i never want them to close down! also a plus: the atmosphere is dreamy and cozy. go here - you will have a lovely time.

i understand there is time limit due to covid restriction. my partner and i were late 15mins and we received the phone call 5 mins before we arrived. we have already explained we were on our way so another 5mins would be there. however, when we finally made it, the waitress emphasized we were late and saying there is time limit restriction and asking us do we understand that once we sat down at our table. it’s really rude and we felt bad.
moreover, the food quality is not good. zomato rating is 4.0 when i booked therestaurantso i believe it should taste nice. we ordered the garlic snails, photos in zomato showing snails are with shells but it looks totally different when the dish come out. snails are without shells. the dish doesn’t look nice at all. and it’s not hot enough and it’s definitely pre- made and just got it from the food warning tray.
this is my first time to visit thisrestaurantand i don’t think i will revisit again.

excellent frenchrestaurantand reasonably priced. menu offers dishes such as beef tartare, mussels, duck a l' orange and creme brulee. the sauce the mussels were cooked in was delicious soaked into bread.
recommend.

fabulous french food and wine served up by charming french wait staff. the cosyrestauranttransports you to paris, even though you remain in the heart of fitzroy. i ordered a 3 course banquet with my french housemate (who also rates this place) and devoured the garlicky snails, mussels cooked in cider with a side of french fries and one of my favourite desserts—crêpes suzette . miam miam!

3.5 
if you like a good frenchrestaurantthat offers good value for money, bon ap may not quite fit the bill. 
whilst the food quality and wines are ok, the dishes are somewhat on the smaller size.
  service was a little slow however it was packed full on the evening we were there.
we enjoyed the courgette farcies and the snails as starters and the gnocchi and the mussels for mains. 
maybe worth another visit or maybe not.

the food was delicious,no doubt for good taste 👌🏼
however we were disappointed by ordering the feed me menu...it doesn’t worth it,when 3 people are hungry and want to try the best of a frenchrestaurant,we received multiple entrees,one medium plate of grilled seafood,one main dish to share between 3 of us(pork),cheese board and one dessert..it was smart move to create something called feed me menu and bring so many small dishes followed with unlimited number of bread baskets (which makes you full),of course you can’t complain by saying you stayed hungry,because you already ate so much bread,but at the same time for the value of almost $170 you rather go for main dish for each person,1-2 entrees to share and desserts.
was very disappointed because we ended up not trying the best desserts or main dishes thatrestaurantactually has.

feed me menu is not the best option to enjoy your dinner.

the best dinner experience we have had in years. we couldn't rate bon ap' any higher. having lived in france for a number of years, bon ap' is the most authentic bistro experience we have had in melbourne. the food and wine are sublime while reasonably priced. i don't think we have had better service at anyrestaurantin melbourne, the staff were extremely friendly, attentive and down to earth. i highly recommend bon ap' if you are after an authentic french meal and great service in melbourne.

this place is great. a quaint unassuming buzzy littlerestaurantin fitzroy. some of the best steak we've had. staff were very pleasant, ambiance was gorgeous. we had a number of starters-white anchovies- yum, croquettes with truffle butter - ooooh yum, mushroom sausage-a bit weird; brother in law had the escargot and was suitably happy, sister in law had fish of the day which was swordfish with parsnip purée and broccolini and raved about it. as i said,we shared the steak -one of the better steaks i've had -perfectly cooked and sooooo tasty (slightly ruined by the roast potatoes which didn't do the meal justice-and frittes as well as the profiteroles and creme brûlée. all of the food was excellent quality. wine was great, staff were fun. overall definitely go back!

me and my friend just walked in here without any plan. as there were no seat we were arranged to the backyard. i have to say that sometimes no plan is the best plan. i like the layout there. and the food is better than other frenchrestaurantas they are not that salty. four of us were there and ordered one bottle of wine. we spent $55 per person that night which is not that expensive for french food and the service are good.

goof authentic french food, therestaurantis full with good vibe and friendly service. it is like an express trip to france. dish that u must order is the escargot (french snail) and croque monsieur

great little bistro with an authentic french vibe. a little noisy but that added to the vibe. service attentive but not intrusive. food was excellent with a lovely 'homieness' a small but select wine list made for easy selection. two little quibbles...bread wasn't placed on the table with the meal as it would in anyrestaurantin france. we had to ask for it. the bread that arrived was excellent 'pain rustique' but not enough for the delicious saucy meals we ordered - however more was bought to the table promptly upon request. secondly the presentation of the dishes was visually pleasing. our meals were served in mini cast iron 'cocottes'. we had chicken on the bone so it was difficult to use a knife & fork to eat it. in the end i gave up and used my hand despite the chicken being bathed in a gorgeous mushroom sauce. messy but delicious!! then came the problem of the sides of salad & vegetables. no clean side plates were offered so it made for an awkward situation to share the sides and you had to choose to put in in the cocotte or pass up all together. all in all an excellent 'french' dining experience but bon ap needs to rethink the food presentation to make it more enjoyable. will definitely return!!

my partner and i have been going to this beautifulrestaurantfor months now. i hesitated to write a review after our first visit, because i wanted to make sure they were genuine and passionate about their enterprise - and they are. not only genuine, but authentic, and true to their philosophy of great french comfort food. the service is friendly and very respectful. damien and françoise are delightful hosts, and they always compliment their guests with a welcoming smile on their faces. you feel like you are part of their family. 
i have lived in france before and, of course, miss it every day. bon ap is the connection that leads me straight back to the french tradition in the cuisine. as avid cooks, my partner and i are very picky with food in general, and bon ap is one of the few restaurants in melbourne that provides excellent food quality, not only through their superb recipes (simple and delicious), but also through their fresh ingredients. the wine list is simple and yet there is everything you need to complement your 'repas'. damien is very knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile to make his customers satisfied. françoise is a very sweet and efficient girl. both are examples of how to run a business.
the decoration reminds me of arestaurantin a small french village, homy, inviting and comfortable. a true gem. we even have our 'own' table waiting for us every time we visit. we bring our books, and have a lovely brunch whenever possible. it is the perfect place to relax and unwind, and the best part, right in the heart of melbourne.
they also have great special nights, bringing the best of what beautiful france has to offer. cabarets, french music, french wine, desserts, etc. always keep an eye for these specials, as they are super fun!
my partner and i would like to say a genuine thank you for all the special and good times spent at your wonderful bistro. keep delighting us! :) 
see you next sunday (again!)
andre and brecon.