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Bistro Sousou

153 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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153 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 9417 0400
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bistro Sousou

Gertrude Street regulars guard this candlelit room for a reason—it delivers unpretentious Parisian bistro dining without the stiff airs. Dishes arrive comme il faut: bubbling baked Camembert, seared scallops, and Chateaubriand carved to share with classic sides. Midweek diners target Wednesday duck night for crisp-skinned roast breast, pan jus, and a pour of Pinot Noir. French floor staff keep the room humming under vintage chandeliers while the world outside drifts past the front window.

  • Wednesday Duck Night: A weekly mid-week special serving crisp-skinned roast duck breast paired with a glass of Pinot Noir for $45 per person.
  • Classic French Staples: Generous portions of French onion soup, baked Camembert, steak frites, and shareable Chateaubriand.
  • Parisian Bistro Room: Chandeliers, background French jazz, French-speaking service, and prime Gertrude Street window seating.
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Why Dine at Bistro Sousou

Experience textbook French classics, midweek rituals, and genuine Parisian warmth on Gertrude Street—reserve your table today.

  • Transportive Parisian Bistro Atmosphere

    With vintage decor, warm lighting, and classic French background music, the intimate dining room creates an authentic European bistro escape right on Gertrude Street.

    From the moment you step through the door, you feel like you've been transported to Europe.

    Joyce S

  • Intimate Date-Night Window Seating

    Coveted street-facing window tables and thoughtful, attentive French service create a relaxed setting tailored for romantic dinners and celebratory dates.

    Sitting beside the window and watching the world outside added a really nice touch to the evening.

    The Third Bite

  • Signature Wednesday Duck & Pinot Special

    A celebrated weekly special offering tender, expertly rendered duck breast paired with complementary sauces and French Pinot Noir.

    The duck was perfectly cooked - generous portion, juicy and pink, with rendered down crispy skin.

    Diablo Brooke-McFerran

  • Precision French Steak Cookery

    The kitchen executes classic cuts with precise cuisson and traditional accompaniments, serving steak frites, bavette, and generous Chateaubriand.

    We were so pleased with the medium-rare cook on the steaks, the quality of the beef and seasoned perfectly.

    Maggzy1805

  • Reliable Milestone Celebrations

    Dependable food, matched wines, and welcoming hospitality ensure large parties and birthday milestones run smoothly without stress.

    The staff were amazing and our guests had a wonderful time.

    Brian hardie

  • Dedicated Upper-Level Group Dining

    A characterful first-floor dining room provides an inviting, communal space that comfortably hosts larger parties even during peak service hours.

    Glen gave us a warm welcome and led our group to the ornate and pleasantly kitschy first floor dining room

    Michael Hickey

Classic Parisian bistro favorites most celebrated by diners

  • Steak Frites

    The steak frites were excellent, well cooked and satisfying, and the drinks complemented the meal nicely.

    The Third Bite

  • Crème Brûlée

    The crème brûlée was very enjoyable, custard was smooth, rich, and had a beautiful vanilla flavour that really came through.

    The Third Bite

  • Wednesday Duck Special

    The duck was perfectly cooked - generous portion, juicy and pink, with rendered down crispy skin.

    Diablo Brooke-McFerran

  • French Onion Soup

    For entrée we ordered the soup à l’oignon. It was delicious and such a generous portion.

    Maggzy1805

Other favorites

Complement your meal with classic French desserts and mid-week banquet specials.

  • Chocolate Lava Cake

    The meal was so nice we ordered a dessert too - a type of chocolate lava cake with ice cream - again, classic flavours, and it was well executed and high quality.

    Diablo Brooke-McFerran

  • Tarte Tatin

    I had the tarte tatin. Both were equally delicious and not overly sweet.

    Maggzy1805

  • Chocolate Soufflé

    Dessert was a very nice chocolate soufflé with quality ice cream

    Wineboyo

  • Thursday 3-Course Banquet

    When we got there we found out Thursday nights there is a 3 course banquet for $65pp excluding wine. Two of our company opted for this. It was extremely good value.

    Vicky K

Before you head over

Make the most of your Gertrude Street dining experience—reserve early and settle in for classic bistro hospitality.

  • Reserve Ahead for a Leisurely Pace

    The dining room is compact and can get lively and warm at peak times, so booking ahead is strongly advised. With single-server rushes on busy nights, service runs at an authentic, leisurely European pace—arrive ready to linger.

  • Plan Around Midweek Specials

    If dining midweek, take advantage of the dedicated specials: Wednesday Duck Night pairs roast duck with Pinot Noir for $45pp, while Thursday features a value-driven three-course banquet for $65pp.

  • Pick the Right Spot for Your Occasion

    For intimate dates, request a table beside the front windows for prime Gertrude Street people-watching. Larger dinner parties and milestone celebrations can be hosted in the upstairs first-floor dining room.

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