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Mon Ami

144 Nicholson St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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144 Nicholson St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 9417 3220
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mon Ami

Nicholson Street’s 16-seat bistro delivers classic French comfort anchored by a devoted husband-and-wife team. Longtime patrons slip into the Tudor-style dining room for an unhurried evening where conversation never has to compete with background noise. Duck is the main event here—the kitchen has tallied tens of thousands of orders over two decades, turning out honey-glazed breast fillets, slow-simmered cassoulet, and rich confit accented with quiet Scandinavian touches. Instead of paging through a cellar booklet, you simply inspect the bottles arranged across the physical wine wall and pull down your own Beaujolais pairing. A crisp-topped crème brûlée wraps up dinner just as things wind down.

  • Decades of Duck: A rotating menu features four duck preparations, with the kitchen tracking over 45,000 orders across two decades.
  • Curated Wine Wall: Guests browse and pick their French bottles directly from an open display rather than a printed list.
  • Intimate Dining: An owner-operated room of roughly 16 seats and a tiny courtyard suited for quiet, unhurried dinners.
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Why Diners Choose Mon Ami

Discover why diners choose this intimate Fitzroy French bistro for specialized duck dishes, visual wine curation, and unhurried hospitality.

  • Dedicated French Duck Specialization

    Mon Ami focuses intensively on classic French duck preparations, maintaining an ongoing 20+ year dish count alongside signature options like confit duck and boneless breast fillets.

    There were four different duck dishes on the menu and we would definitely go back to try the others.

    Rachel Cairnes

  • Physical Wine Wall Selection

    Instead of a traditional printed menu, diners personally browse and choose their bottle directly from a visual wall featuring French selections.

    We chose a single bottle of wine from the stunning wine wall, and it was a perfect match for the entire meal.

    Gary Taylor

  • Serene Setting for Effortless Conversation

    A compact, 16-seat dining room provides an acoustically serene, low-noise environment where couples can talk comfortably across the table.

    we have finally found a quiet place where we can have our dinner and talk to one another without have to speak loudly.

    S L

  • Intimate Anniversaries and Milestones

    The intimate dining room and unpretentious bistro charm make it a dependable setting for marking milestone anniversaries and birthdays.

    A truly delightful place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Unpretentious in every way, setting, menu and service.

    Peter John

  • Personal Owner-Operator Hospitality

    Operated directly by a husband-and-wife team on the floor and in the kitchen, the bistro delivers warm, unhurried, and family-like hospitality.

    From the moment entering, to eating then to paying It felt like I was home being treated with the respect family would treat one another.

    Luke Casselman

  • Unhurried Parisian Ambience

    The cosy salon atmosphere and attentive pacing transport guests straight to Paris without the rush common in larger dining rooms.

    Service was attentive, and we didn't feel rushed which is such a refreshing change.

    A S

Signature French bistro staples and duck specialties

  • Confit Duck

    Tried the beef tartare, foie gras, two types of confit duck, bread with truffle butter & finished with chocolate sabayon. Have heard great things but was still amazed with how delicious every bite was.

    A S

  • Foie Gras

    I like that they served actual foie gras slices. The taste and texture were excellent.

    Alber Christianto

  • Scallops

    The entrees were nice had scallops and salmon, not overly fancy like a stoke house but it had an honest homely feel about it.

    Roman Pierce

  • Cassoulet

    I had the Cassoulet and wife had Lyon Duck. Both dished were delishes the glass of wine i had from Beaujolais was great pairing with my meal

    Theo Manos

Other favorites

Desserts and house accompaniments complementing the bistro experience

  • Crème Brûlée

    And then came the crème brûlée — simply one of the best we've ever eaten. Silky, smooth custard under a flawlessly crisp caramel top — a perfect end to an extraordinary meal.

    Gary Taylor

  • Bread with Truffle Butter

    bread with truffle butter

    A S

  • Apple Pie

    Their apple pie was excellent too, crispy pastry with soft apple and the sweet and tanginess are the right amount.

    Alber Christianto

  • Chocolate Sabayon

    finished with chocolate sabayon

    A S

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches and thoughtful dining details at Mon Ami

  • Browseable Display Wine Wall

    Instead of a traditional printed wine menu, guests browse and choose bottles directly from a curated physical display featuring around 100 wines.

  • Signature Duck Specialization & Running Tally

    The menu focuses intensely on duck with four distinct preparations, accompanied by a cumulative multi-decade tally of duck dishes served.

  • Two-Person Micro-Bistro Hospitality

    Operated entirely by a husband-and-wife team across approximately 16 seats, offering direct host engagement and unhurried dining.

  • Complimentary Truffle Butter with Fresh Bread

    Fresh table bread is served alongside house-made truffle butter, enhancing the start of the meal with a refined classical touch.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, wine selection, and duck courses to make the most of your visit.

  • Reserve Early for the 16-Seat Dining Room

    With an intimate capacity of roughly 16 seats run entirely by a two-person chef and server team, reserving your table well in advance is essential for date nights and celebrations.

  • Select Bottles Directly from the Wine Wall

    Rather than ordering from a conventional printed list, browse the physical wine wall to inspect and pick your bottle directly to pair with dinner.

  • Explore the Specialized Duck Menu

    The kitchen specializes heavily in duck with four distinct preparations, including a boneless breast fillet if you prefer to avoid cutting around the bone.

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