Mon Ami

Fitzroy’s quintessential *petit bistro*. A wildly intimate, undeniably romantic dining room anchored by a fiercely hospitable husband-and-wife duo. Those clued into the Nicholson Street dining scene will quietly point you toward this cozy, Tudor-style space for proper, unpretentious French comfort. The absolute focal point? Duck. For 22 years, the kitchen has kept a running tally of their classical duck preparations—clocking well past 45,000 plates. Expect glorious, honey-glazed Lyon duck and deeply rustic *cassoulet* accented with subtle Scandinavian nods. Forget the standard leather-bound list—oenophiles just pluck their Beaujolais straight from an eclectic wine wall. Whether you snag a seat in the tiny *al fresco* garden or hunker down inside on a brisk winter night, it feels less like a commercial eatery and more like dining in a chef’s private *maison*. Finish with a flawless *crème brûlée*. Pure, unadulterated charm.