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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks
CUISINES
French, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Bon Ap' is a bistro-style French restaurant in the heart of Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. I had fish of the day, which turned out to be barramundi. Other dishes included mussels meuniere and escargot, French for snails. We had three courses, including pastries. Service was prompt,...but we enjoyed the bistro-style menu, and the casual dress.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 30 October 2023 via mobile

All of the meals were absolutely delicious and more than met expectations. There were set $50 (entree/main or main/desert) and $65 (entree, main and desert) menu prices and were very reasonable in accordance with the quality of the food. The staff were also lovely and...happy to attend to us in whichever way we needed. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023

Bon Ap is excellent. The food, service and ambiance are all top-notch. We have dined there more than 10 times and it never disappoints.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

The usual perfect! Merci thank you ! Private cosy corner for a private business reunion, lots of TLC from the staff, just the vibes we needed, great food, will come back soon

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Went to Bon AP last night to celebrate a friends 60th Birthday. The food as usual was excellent. We both had the French Onion Soup which was tasty and hot for a cold winters night. The yummy cheese covered crouton made this dish perfect. For...main my friend had a generous and very tasty serve of Boeuf Bourgogne while I had a perfectly hooked steak with frites. This place never fails to deliver. Our male waiter last night was professional, friendly and did a great job.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

Absolutely delicious food. Friendly service. Will definitely be back! Be aware that the function room and toilets are up a spiral staircase - may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

I had my birthday dinner in "The Little Paris" room with 27 people. It was absolutely perfect - the staff were so wonderful, attentive and helpful and they made everything run incredibly smoothly. The room was so beautiful and the food and drink were all...amazing. I could not fault Bon Ap' and would recommend it to anyone looking to host a gorgeous, classy and intimate function.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 July 2023

Simply superb Cassoulet, combined with a good, reasonable Cote de Rhone , meant this was one of the best meals, ever

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 May 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed our lunch. We had a selection of cheeses and terrine, entrees and mains. Everything was delicious! I would have liked some vegies, the mains all came with only potatoes but that’s ok, maybe I could have ordered something separate I didn’t notice at...time of ordering. Service is attentive and although a busy day we didn’t have to wait too long. Prices- that’s subjective! Not a budget option but for us a worthwhile treat and the food was good quality.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 27 April 2023

Bon Ap in great form ! Excellent food with terrific wine list at decent prices. And atmospherically it is great

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023

Wonderful dining experience. Booking process was easy, staff friendly, knowledgeable, attentive to our needs without being intrusive and food, wine and cocktails were magnifique. We had two appetizers and four different mains, all were excellent.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023 via mobile

Quick and excellent service, food was outstanding. Could not fault at all. It is a small restaurant inside, couples are seated closely together by the table is pulled out for easy access and exit. Excellent value, we had 3 course at $65 each and regretted...it because we were full after entree and mains. A really lovely place to dine and catch up.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

For our date night on 15 March we went to Bon Ap' Petit Bistro located in 193 Brunswick St, Fitzroy ✨ We took the 3 courses for $65pp and got: 🐌 Escargot with Garlic Butter Soft, creamy, herby, fresh, very buttery! 🦑 Marinated & Grilled...Squid Capsicum & tomato forward, soft squid (very nice texture!), savory & sour flavors 🦆 Duck Breast (extra $9) Perfectly cooked duck, crispy potato, thicc glaze (sweet with a slight bitter aftertaste) 🥩 7h Lamb Shoulder & Ratatouille Soft lamb, doesn’t have that ‘lamb’ taste that usually drives me away from it - this one was our fave! 🌟 Savory flavor, the way ratatouille is cooked brought out the fresh taste of the vegs & their flavors 🍮 Creme Brulee Very creamy, perfect crunch on the top, definitely the perfect way to end the meal 🍫 Dark Chocolate Mousse This was soo chocolatey! (Maybe a bit much??) The mousse was quite thicc, not as expected but it was still good, Andrew couldnt finish this and we ended up sharing the creme brulee 😅 Overall, the place was stunning, the service was great, the ambiance was nice and the food was tasty. We definitely recommend this place ‼️More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 19 March 2023

Welcoming service, authentic delicious French food and an amazing drinks list. Always one of my faves!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 17 March 2023 via mobile

Went for lunch with a friend. Terrific Food and Service and coffee at reasonable prices! Very nice relaxed atmosphere!

Date of visit: March 2023
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We were upstairs nest to a group of older school kids, no doubt on an "immersion" excursion, and had no trouble carrying on a quiet conversation between us.
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