Bistro Sousou - Fitzroy

A very nice little bistro in a bustling part of town. The Fitzroy ambiance was excellent and the staff were very nice. The menu is fancy french and fairly pricey so I chose it for a special night. We had snails for entree which were very good, and cooked perfectly. They came in a delicious garlic butter which had crusted and caramelised beautifully so we scraped it up with crusty bread. Mains were not so good. I had coq au vin which was watery and more like a soup than a casserole/stew. It had a few small bits of chicken, 3 potatoes, carrots in a pale broth. I 'm no expert but I was expecting a rich sauce and a hearty meal. It was disappointing. We had a side of petit pois/peas which were pretty good. My friend had a steak, medium rare with chips. It was over $40 so I would have expected something better but it was plain steak and chips. The steak knife provided was little more than a butter knife, and not up to the task. I asked for a new/better one but they brought another just the same. My friend (a teenager) couldn 't manage and started to eat with her hands. I had a go and was able to cut it up for her but it was pretty tough. She ate it all though and said it was okay. All in all, a bit under par for a special night out. Okay, but can 't say I 'd recommend it.

The staff at this restaurant is very friendly and welcoming. The food was fantastic and expertly prepared. This was my third or fourth visit to the bistro and definitely not my last. We will definitely be back again.

It’s probably not fair to rate them at all, but we wanted to celebrate our ten year anniversary. We told them this. We were able to get out after an hour snd a bit after drinking our bubbles. When we told them we’d leave they did not charge us. Other issues and a few chats with other confused guests- but we salvaged the eve by going nearby before they closed. I understand a staff member quit, so no blame to the wait staff present who were overwhelmed but it was disappointing. I hope for them this was a one off. I’m sorry for the wait staff who have to work there.

Lovely little spot for a date night. We enjoyed a chicken pate, baked Camembert and steak and frites. With some beautiful wine.

Bistro Sousous undercooked roast potatoes bad old wine Overcooked duck Duck tasted more like Peking Steak tartare with no flavour of meat, only vinegar and the sauce underneath Stale baguette Total lack of any ambience with random music that’s too loud