Norma Fitzroy

Name: Norma Fitzroy
Address: 197 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC, Australia, 3065
Telephone: 0494 087 413
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (31)

$40 and under

French

197 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Experience the exquisite flavours of the French Mediterranean at Norma Fitzroy, where the aroma of freshly baked baguettes mingles with the scent of sun-ripened tomatoes. Indulge in a culinary journey that captures the essence of Provence and the French Riviera, all within the charming ambience of Norma Fitzroy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0494 087 413
Website
http://normafitzroy.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Norma_Menu-A4_Winter_updates_V2.pdf
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
197 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

$45/pp 2 Courses lunch offer
A$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Choose one entree and one main from today's curated menu
Chef’s “Feed Me” - $75 pp
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Two people minimum
Pasta Night $45/pp
A$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Gather, share, and indulge in a comforting Italian feast Enjoy a shared menu featuring: Creamy Burrata with green pesto Pasta alla Norma - Meatballs or Vegetarian House-made Tiramisu Includes 1/2L of wine to share between two. Minimum 2 guests / Perfect for date night or a casual catch-up.

What 31 people are saying

Norma Fitzroy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Norma Fitzroy offers a cozy escape to the Côte d'Azur with "delicious food" and a "wonderful service." Ingredients are expertly crafted into simple yet exquisite dishes. While some diners highlight room for improvement in service, many praise it as "one of the best restaurants in Melbourne." It's perfect for intimate gatherings, brimming with charm and authenticity.

31 Reviews

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Justin VIP
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely blown away by this hidden gem! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming — a rare find these days. The food? Simply outstanding. Every dish was packed with flavour, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care and quality ingredients. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. It’s not often you find a place where both the food and service are equally exceptional, but this restaurant nails it. I’ll absolutely be returning and will be recommending it to everyone I know. A true hidden gem that deserves to be discovered.
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Angela
Los Angeles8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not many gluten free alrernative options so I paid for a full price feed me menu and only ate half of the items. Most places offer an alternative at least which I found odd. We got to choose 5 extra dishes for the table so we thought we would split them up evenly.. however those dishes didn’t really feed the amount of people at the table. We had 2 duck legs to feed 10 people? So value for money wasn’t the best. The place is nice but don’t think I’ll return with a group again
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Fiona
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful food and wonderful service, highly recommend
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Jo
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stepping in to Norma is like stepping through a little portal to the Côte d'Azur. The decor is cozy and eclectic and the food is next level delicious. Chef Benjamin describes the food as simple, and it is in terms of using good quality ingredients and not over working them, and yet to make simple food delicious requires knowledge and technique and that is her in abundance. I am already planning a return trip.
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Clare
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great vibes and service and wines that will transport you to the south of France.
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Krissy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The joy of eating great food and experiencing great hospitality was such a gift. Norma is the perfect mix of Italian/French food and the owner was cool and fun and such a foodie. You know they are authentic Italian when they push limoncello on you at the end of the meal. The peppery creamy mini gnocchi with a Parmesan crisp topper was crazy good (and I don’t like gnocchi) then a slow cooked beef cheek with polenta. The best was the light creamy crème brûlée. Perfect meal & great night.
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Silvina
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for an intimate catch up with friends: great wine, food, atmosphere and service!
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Honey
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loverly French experience, we enjoyed our evening. Would definitely go back with friends. Wine was well priced and delicious, Lisa enjoyed the duck ! I loved the scollop dish . 🍽️🍸
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Olivia VIP
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Melbourne 🙌🏽 This restaurant has the perfect combination of comfort food, modern vibes and a cozy ambience! Our favourite dish was the beef tartare… I’ve never tasted something so delicious! Couldn’t recommend enough!!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had the feed me menu: Great starters and gnocchi but the beef mains had an unpleasant smell and taste. We raised this with the staff but they did not bother checking the dish and simply assured us that this was the nature of the dish and that we didn’t appreciate it. Be that as it may, the unpleasant taste was followed by unpleasant comments from the waiter during dessert, suggesting that we were too busy eating the dessert to make any comments. We ordered two sides which never arrived. When we asked for the items to be taken off the bill, the same waiter proceeded to say that we did not remind him that the sides never arrived. Overall, average food, terrible experience.
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Norma Fitzroy is rated 4.3 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

197 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://normafitzroy.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Norma_Menu-A4_Winter_updates_V2.pdf
Phone number
0494 087 413

Norma Fitzroy

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

$45/pp 2 Courses lunch offer

Chef’s “Feed Me” - $75 pp

Pasta Night $45/pp

Menu

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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