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Norma Fitzroy, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Norma Fitzroy

4.2
4.2
26 Reviews
$A40 and under
French

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2 people
20:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Experience the exquisite flavours of the French Mediterranean at Norma Fitzroy, where the aroma of freshly baked baguettes mingles with the scent of sun-ripened tomatoes. Indulge in a culinary journey that captures the essence of Provence and the French Riviera, all within the charming ambience of Norma Fitzroy.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Aperitivo

    A$12.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    4pm to 6pm Aperitivo $12 Spritz $10 wine $9 beers
  • Chef’s “Feed Me” - $75 pp

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Two people minimum Extra $10 to add the fish of the day

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Romantic

  • Inner City North

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Norma Fitzroy offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food and a great vibe," perfect for intimate dinners or gatherings. Guests rave about the "amazing food," particularly the tuna, duck, and octopus. The ambiance is both cozy and charming, with a touch of French-Italian flair, promising an authentic and memorable dining experience.

26 Reviews
  1. Krissy

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The joy of eating great food and experiencing great hospitality was such a gift. Norma is the perfect mix of Italian/French food and the owner was cool and fun and such a foodie. You know they are authentic Italian when they push limoncello on you at the end of the meal. The peppery creamy mini gnocchi with a Parmesan crisp topper was crazy good (and I don’t like gnocchi) then a slow cooked beef cheek with polenta. The best was the light creamy crème brûlée. Perfect meal & great night.

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  2. Silvina

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for an intimate catch up with friends: great wine, food, atmosphere and service!

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  3. Honey

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loverly French experience, we enjoyed our evening. Would definitely go back with friends. Wine was well priced and delicious, Lisa enjoyed the duck ! I loved the scollop dish . 🍽️🍸

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  4. Olivia VIP

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down one of the best restaurants in Melbourne 🙌🏽 This restaurant has the perfect combination of comfort food, modern vibes and a cozy ambience! Our favourite dish was the beef tartare… I’ve never tasted something so delicious! Couldn’t recommend enough!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had the feed me menu: Great starters and gnocchi but the beef mains had an unpleasant smell and taste. We raised this with the staff but they did not bother checking the dish and simply assured us that this was the nature of the dish and that we didn’t appreciate it. Be that as it may, the unpleasant taste was followed by unpleasant comments from the waiter during dessert, suggesting that we were too busy eating the dessert to make any comments. We ordered two sides which never arrived. When we asked for the items to be taken off the bill, the same waiter proceeded to say that we did not remind him that the sides never arrived. Overall, average food, terrible experience.

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  6. Anonymous

    Melbourne1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My partner and I went to Norma's on Valentine's Day for the set menu dining experience. Prior to attending we contacted the restaurant more than a week in advance asking if we could either get a substitute to bread or a different appetiser for the 'focaccia and tapenade' appetiser on the set menu due to allergies. Norma replied saying this would be no issue, however, upon arrival to the restaurant we were told they ‘looked into it' and supposedly there was no alternate option. This was extremely disappointing, firstly because they could have just given us a different appetiser, and there are so many substitutes – crackers, vegetable slices, cheese etc., and secondly because we contacted them in advance and they confirmed they would cater to our needs. Our night was planned around attending Norma as we were told our needs were going to be catered to. If we had known our needs would not have been met, we would have gone elsewhere. Later that the night, we both had upset stomachs from the food, and were feeling extremely dissatisfied and frustrated. As a result, we reached out to Norma to voice our disappointment hoping for some form of compensation, as the set menu was not cheap and they had told us they would cater to our dietary needs. In response, we received an AI generated email as the first line in their reply was ‘Certainly! Here is a suggested response:’ – clearly there was a lack of care towards our disappointment. Overall, we would not recommend Norma, as their lack of good customer service and respect for their customers has left us with a sour taste on the night. I’ve never left a bad review before, but the way we were treated felt extremely rude and disrespectful – you expect to be treated better as a paying customer.

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  7. Louis

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambience and service was fantastic. Great spot for an intimate dinner.

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  8. Sarah

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great atmosphere! I’ll be back! Must have Raviolo and fish of the day

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  9. Katrina

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful evening. The food was exceptional, the wine and the service were perfect. And we loved the room. Cheers

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  10. Maxime

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of service and food was amazing for our dinner! We enjoyed discovering the different dishes with the degustation menu Feed Me! My favorites were Tuna and Duck, it was incredible! We really felt in all the flavors that everything was homemade! I loved the two different atmospheres downstairs and upstairs! Norma is the best French Bistro restaurant in Melbourne! We will definitly come back soon with my friends and my family! Thanks to the whole Norma team!

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Norma Fitzroy is rated 4.2 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Norma Fitzroy

197 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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