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Bistro X

419 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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419 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 9124 4814
HoursMonday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bistro X

Tucked inside The StandardX, this Fitzroy bistro ditches formal dining starch for relaxed French comfort. Tables fill fast midweek for the $35 Wagyu steak frites deal—charred rump sided with crisp fries, greens, and peppercorn sauce. Diners linger over playful bar bites like beef-tallow chiko rolls alongside Hawkes Farm potato rosti topped with tuna, before retreating to the bronze-toned back lounge for a nightcap.

  • Midweek Steak Frites: Tuesdays and Wednesdays draw crowds for the $35 Wagyu rump served with hand-cut fries, salad, and peppercorn sauce.
  • Playful Aussie-French Bites: Classic bistro plates meet cheeky retro snacks like beef-seasoned chiko rolls and Hawkes Farm potato rosti with tuna.
  • Intimate Lounge Spaces: Warm red-brown interiors give way to an intimate rear lounge and easy access to rooftop drinks.
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What's On at Bistro X

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

Reasons to Choose Bistro X

Why diners choose Bistro X for midweek steak specials, playful bites, and intimate evenings

  • High-Value Midweek Wagyu Steak Night

    Midweek diners can access a dedicated $35 steak frites deal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, featuring tender Wagyu steak, hand-cut chips, fresh salad, and peppercorn sauce.

    We visited on a Tuesday night for their Wagyu Steak & Frites Night, where for $35 you get steak, fries, salad and peppercorn sauce.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Dependable Steak and Frites Execution

    The steak deal delivers consistently well-prepared beef with classic peppercorn sauce and crisp fries in a laid-back bistro setting.

    I would absolutely recommend anyone who's after a great steak in a relaxed vibe on Tuesday and Wednesdays as they have a great $35 steak deal.

    David Gallehawk

  • Playful Nostalgic Australian Snacks

    The kitchen pairs traditional French bistro cooking with cheeky Aussie comfort food notes, from beef-flavoured chiko rolls to Hawkes Farm potato rosti topped with tuna.

    The snacks really surprised me, the cikko roll, tuna rosti and the povlova where you need to try it to know.

    Harold Juab

  • Approachable Modern French Dining

    Thoughtful menus balance French technique with accessible neighbourhood charm, delivering generous flavours without stiff formality.

    Everything felt really well executed, thoughtful and exciting to eat, while still feeling relaxed and approachable rather than overly fine dining.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Cozy Back Lounge for Intimate Dates

    An intimate back lounge with deep bronze tones allows couples to transition seamlessly from dinner to quiet late-night drinks and conversation.

    There's also a little lounge-bit at the back with deep red/bronze walls where you can go for a chat and a night-cap after you eat (or before I suppose!) Which is good for better chats or date nights.

    Sara Borowiak

  • Multi-Space Setting with Rooftop Drinks

    The venue pairs evening dining with a rooftop bar setup, making it an engaging option for date nights and special evenings out.

    Went for the full experience starting on the rooftop, beautiful views and great cocktails then we went down the Bistro X and what a surprise.

    laurent tapullima

Signature dishes and playful snacks celebrated by diners

  • Wagyu Steak & Frites

    Wagyu rump steak, chips, salad, peppercorn sauce - tender and well rested with a great spicy peppercorn sauce.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Potato Rosti with Tuna

    Hawkes Farm potato rosti, yellowfin tuna - pretty much the perfect bite. Also Hawkes Farm potatoes are the GOAT.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Chiko Roll

    “Chicko roll” - so innovative. You actually get that classic beefy Chicko Roll flavour from the sauce and tallow.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Octopus

    Our favourites were the octopus (so good we ordered it twice!)

    Muhaimin Yusman

Other favorites

Desserts and sides to round out your meal

  • Apple and Rhubarb Crumble

    Apple rhubarb crumble - an unbelievably good crumble. 10/10.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Hand-Cut Fries

    The hand-cut fries were particularly impressive—even though I don’t usually eat fries, these were hard to resist.

    Josephine Didolis

  • Seasonal Pavlova

    Seasonal pavlova - the Earl Grey flavour was a great touch!

    Stephanie Rose

  • Pear Tatin

    finish with a solid pear tatin

    laurent tapullima

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable touches and venue details that elevate your dining experience

  • Comparative Wine Tastings

    Staff offer side-by-side tastings of different wine profiles—such as comparing two distinct Shiraz styles—to ensure guests find an ideal pairing for rich mains.

  • Back Lounge Retreat

    A dedicated nook with deep red and bronze walls provides a quiet, intimate retreat for a pre-dinner conversation or a relaxed post-meal nightcap.

  • Playful Nostalgic Snacks

    The kitchen reimagines casual Australian fish-and-chip shop nostalgia as an elevated French bistro starter, featuring rich beef sauce and tallow.

  • Rooftop Cocktail Transition

    Guests can extend their evening seamlessly across levels, heading up before or after dinner to the rooftop bar for skyline views and drinks.

Before you head over

Insider dining advice for timing your visit and navigating the menu

  • Target Midweek for Steak Night

    Plan your visit for Tuesday or Wednesday evening to take advantage of the popular $35 Wagyu steak and frites special served with salad and peppercorn sauce.

  • Start with Inventive Nostalgic Snacks

    Make sure to explore the playful snacks before mains, particularly the beef-flavoured chiko roll and Hawkes Farm potato rosti with yellowfin tuna.

  • Extend the Evening into the Lounge and Rooftop

    Pair dinner with pre- or post-meal drinks by taking advantage of the rooftop bar views or retreating to the intimate back lounge for conversation.

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