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Suze

6 Newry St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

Recommended by 68 people

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6 Newry St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Suze

Tucked along a quiet Fitzroy North street, Suze pairs effortless neighbourhood hospitality with serious culinary technique. Pull up a stool upstairs to watch pans flare at the open kitchen pass, or settle downstairs under dim lighting for an unhurried dinner. Regulars point newcomers straight to the warm, house-made focaccia—built for mopping up sauces—and a silky chicken liver parfait paired with pear. The kitchen handles mains with equal poise, from caramelised artichoke casarecce to delicate flounder. Front-of-house staff navigate the cellar list with ease, offering thoughtful half-pours across courses before sending out house-made Turkish delight alongside the bill.

  • Open Kitchen Pass: Upstairs seats run right along the pass, giving diners a direct line of sight to chefs prepping fish and pulling focaccia from the oven.
  • Considered Wine Pairings: A cellar list navigated by knowledgeable staff offering half-pour measures to complement multiple courses.
  • Refined Neighbourhood Dining: Plates like house-made focaccia, chicken liver parfait, and caramelised artichoke casarecce, finished with house-made Turkish delight.
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Reasons to Choose Suze

Why guests choose Suze for intimate dates, long lunches, and neighbourhood dinners

  • Kitchen Theater from the Upstairs Pass

    Guests seated upstairs dine alongside an open kitchen pass where chefs prepare and fire dishes, adding an engaging culinary spectacle to lunch or dinner.

    Watching the chefs prep fish, pull steaming focaccia out of the oven and fire up the pork chops gave the whole afternoon a bit of theatre

    Chris Price (Pricey)

  • Inventive Culinary Execution

    Creative savoury touches and inventive flavor pairings—from persimmon with house ricotta to black garlic tulumba—elevate standard wine bar fare.

    The flavours across all dishes were balanced, and despite some unexpected flavour profiles, were still complimentary between each plate

    Victoria

  • Warm Domestic Intimacy

    Diners are welcomed like personal guests in an intimate, beautifully designed dining room rather than processed as transactional covers.

    From the outside, you might miss it, but once inside, it feels like stepping into someone’s beautifully designed home.

    Clare D

  • Fine Dining Without the Pretension

    The dining experience strikes an unpretentious balance, pairing fine-dining execution with relaxed, approachable Fitzroy hospitality.

    It’s a restaurant and wine bar with all the trappings of a fine dining establishment but it still feels like your friend has invited you over for a glass of wine and a bite to eat.

    Emile

  • Unhurried Group Gatherings

    Multi-course tasting menus for groups are paced generously so parties can converse and celebrate without pressure from table turns.

    Appreciated being somewhere that didn’t rush you through your meal and deeply considered how to put your order together to optimise the experience.

    Sophia Kent

  • Attentive Solo & Bar Dining

    Solo guests at the bar or small tables receive dedicated, knowledgeable recommendations from attentive front-of-house staff.

    I dined solo at Suze and what a joy it was to watch the staff move and interact with guests and one another. I get the impression I received particular engagement due to my single dining status, which I appreciated.

    Catherine Johnston

Most-loved savoury signatures and dining experiences

  • Focaccia

    Every dish left a little bit of something on the plate to be mopped up by the best focaccia in town, period.

    Dylan Bugeja

  • Ricotta

    the ricotta is next level!

    Rachael Warren

  • Chicken Liver Parfait

    The chicken liver parfait is next level and Michael took it to the next level with the incredible wine pairing recommendations.

    Natalie Rogers

  • Chef's Menu

    We went for the $90 chef's menu to make it easy & fun for the table of 4. Very delicious & very generous.

    Tina Haynes

Other favorites

Distinctive desserts, drinks, and sweet finishes

  • Tulumba

    The Tulumba with black garlic was so uniquely delicious and an indelible note to end the meal on.

    Victoria

  • Grapefruit Sorbetto

    Grapefruit sorbet to finish, banger...

    Dylan Bugeja

  • Martini

    My husband, a martini fan, declared the two he had as particularly delicious

    Victoria Hargreaves

  • Complimentary Turkish Delight

    House made Turkish delight is delivered with your bill, and it's so good I'd be selling it in bulk.

    Ben Purchase

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that elevate an evening at Suze

  • Complimentary Turkish Delight with the Bill

    Guests receive complimentary house-made rose geranium Turkish delight delivered alongside the final bill to conclude dinner.

  • Upstairs View of the Open Kitchen Pass

    Upstairs dining places guests directly beside the open kitchen pass, offering views of the chefs prepping fish and pulling fresh focaccia from the oven.

  • Custom Half-Pour Wine Pairings

    Wine pairings can be ordered as half pours to allow guests to enjoy fresh pairings across multiple courses without over-consuming.

  • Engaging and Attentive Solo Dining Care

    Solo guests receive tailored engagement and dedicated service from staff who share detailed menu guidance and drink recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekends and busy dinner services, though walk-ins may occasionally snag bar seats or outdoor tables when available.

What is the difference between sitting upstairs and downstairs?

Suze offers two distinct seating experiences. The upstairs level sits right next to the open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work, while the downstairs dining room provides a quieter, more intimate atmosphere.

Is there a set menu or wine pairing available?

The kitchen offers a multi-course chef's tasting menu alongside its à la carte offerings. Wine pairings are available with matching courses, and guests can also order half pours to taste different wines throughout the meal.

How large are the portions, especially the house focaccia?

The house-made focaccia is generous in size; guests frequently note that a single slice or portion can comfortably be shared between two people, though having extra is handy if ordering saucy mains.

Is parking easy to find nearby?

Street parking on the surrounding North Fitzroy streets is notoriously tight and predominantly permit-zoned, so planning extra time or taking public transport is advisable.

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