Aux BatifollesPh: (03) 9481 5015 ; 400 Nicholson St, FITZROY NORTH 3068French provincial, $$ - Open Dinner Tues-Sun 6pm-late; Licensed; AE, BC, MC, V, Seats inside 65, Private room |
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Mietta's Review
A nice little bargain priced French cafe serving classic bistro dishes to an inner suburban clientele. Stripped brich walls, wooden chairs and linen tablecoths (with paper overlays) provide the setting. The waiters are French and very efficient though too busy to talk. The wine list is well cjosen and reasonably priced. This place offers nothing new but then it doesn't have to.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 13/20
Herald Sun Stephen Downes score 11/20, 30/11/04 "Some might argue that better restaurant food can't be produced at these prices. It's no argument. Too much of Batifolles' output was disappointing and slapdash. Two young Frenchwomen made a fair hand of the service, and you may practise your language skills with them. The wine is limited but well-priced: six whites, five reds and a rose are available by glass."
Age Epicure John Lethlean
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