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CAMUS 61 High Street, Northcote,Vic; camusrestaurant.com.au Verdict: A great addition to the Melbourne dining scene, Camus elevates North African cuisine with an original and soulful approach. When a passionate chef gets the freedom to cook from the heart, magic happens. Score: We rated: The romantic, well-lit ambience; the polished-yet-warm service; and Khodja’s deft mix of heartfelt Algerian authenticity and French culinary skill. We’d change: Depending on where you sit, the vague sense of being monitored by the (open) kitchen.