Camus - Northcote

What beautiful food we had on a lovely Friday night! Every dish was understatedly good, wholesome and done well. We had the scallops, burrata and quail entrees. The scallops and quail were stunning! Then for main we ordered the whole snapper, goat and duck. Every dish was perfect. The flavors were amazing and so different! Portions were decent and enough to share amongst 4 people. The only let-down was that there were a lot of scales on the fish which was very annoying, and really not forgivable for a place like this. We had read that the turkish delight soufflé was good. It was overall, but we felt it was way too sweet. Overall, a must-go place. It may be a bit far but definitely worth the trek, and for the food too.

We had lunch at Camus last Friday; a small restaurant hidden away in High St. Northcote. The experience was marvellous. The ambience was good, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, including the chef, who was able to talk to us across a small counter dividing the restaurant proper from the kitchen. Best of all, the food was outstanding. We had a small entree each then shared three main courses between three of us: this was probably one too many, as the portions were quite large. Then, we finished the meal with a Turkish Delight Souffle each. This was right up amongst the best desserts I've ever had. The texture and consistency were perfect and the taste was sublime. Congratulations to the chef. This is a restaurant well worth visiting.

Having enjoyed Camus for a family lunch a few months ago, we decided to return one Friday evening recently. Initially shown upstairs to a newly opened dining room, which we immediately rejected as it was very bright and uninviting, we were finally settled at a table on the ground floor with a great view of the pass and the hardworking chefs. After a delicious starter of creamy burrata, with house-baked rolls, good olive oil and dukkah, we shared mains of the duck barilla, braised goat tagine and a lively beetroot salad. All wonderful. There were also new potatoes, which were a bit bland and disappointing.We selected a brilliant Spanish red wine which complemented the food perfectly. No room for dessert, sadly, as I had fond memories of the Turkish Delight Souffle! Maybe next time.... the kitchen performed brilliantly, as did the charming floor staff.

We were a party of 3 who all agreed the food was delicious! Northcote has some well known restaurants over the hill and this gem in Westgarth village will make them sit up and take notice! We had 2 starters & 2 mains to share with 4 sides because I love vegetables!, The calamari & sardines sooooo tasty and the carrot dish had 5 very large & extremely tasty carrots, the snapper was superb. The duck is a must and the celeriac absolutely fab. I can't wait to dine here again and this time leave room for desserts. Thank you Thank you Thank you for such a sensational dinner!!!!

Very nice food.great atmosphere and service. The chef / owner is extremely knowledgeable with attention to a small details. This restaurant is an asset to northcote. Being there twice and looking forward to my next visit.