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The French Café is an independently owned fine dining restaurant in Symonds Street, Auckland, with a rich history spanning four owners and four decades. Owned by Sid and Chand Sahrawat, The French Cafe offers fresh, seasonal New Zealand ingredients presented with Sid’s modern flair. Both à la carte and tasting menu options are available. Sid is supported by Head Chef Tommy Hope and Restaurant Manager, Matthew Aitchison. As well as our a la carte dining, The French Cafe offers multiple private areas, including The Cellar, The Conservatory and The French Kitchen. These are ideal for entertaining large groups such as weddings and other private events.
Acclaimed restaurant offering intricate, contemporary NZ fare in a chic & tranquil atmosphere.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 210 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 377 1911
Website: https://www.thefrenchcafe.co.nz/
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Reservations: thefrenchcafe.co.nz
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Reviews
Valerie Cheung
The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. We were seated outdoors, surrounded by beautiful greenery. The service was excellent, and the food was absolutely amazing. We added caviar as an extra, and the staff thoughtfully helped us take photos. The abalone, venison, and sirloin were all delicious. For our anniversary, we were also given complimentary chocolates. We will definitely come back — highly recommended.
… morejackel4ever999
Thank you to everyone at The French Café, we had an exceptional experience tonight. The tasting menu was beautifully curated, with each course showing real balance, technique, and attention to detail. The flavour progression was thoughtful, and the textures and plating were stunning.
The team’s knowledge of both food and wine really elevated the evening — their pairings were on point and added layers to each dish that I wouldn’t have appreciated otherwise. We also enjoyed some truly impressive cocktails, crafted with precision and a great understanding of flavour.
Thank you for making our night genuinely unforgettable. A memorable dining experience from start to finish!!!@
… moreThe team’s knowledge of both food and wine really elevated the evening — their pairings were on point and added layers to each dish that I wouldn’t have appreciated otherwise. We also enjoyed some truly impressive cocktails, crafted with precision and a great understanding of flavour.
Thank you for making our night genuinely unforgettable. A memorable dining experience from start to finish!!!@
Nicki L
Absolutely magical!
From the movement we walked in the door it was an amazing experience, every single member of the team makes you feel at home . Instead of matching wines I tried every single cocktail in the menu and it was an adventure that I want to repeat multiple times over . The legend who was making these did it with so much care and energy . The food of course was epic . Every single meal was signature Sid , beautiful ingredients presented and cooked with perfection in mind . I almost cried when the pre desert came out and the rock fort ice cream touched my taste buds . This was a dish from Sidart that made us worship this culinary genius and to taste it again was a Time Machine back flashing with so many amazing memories . Thank you to your creative crew who tirelessly worked tonight to share the love of food and outstanding talent with everyone who dined . What a way to end 2025 . We can’t wait to share another special night with you in 2026 words can’t even come close to the memories we made tonight and the journey you took us on . Thank you from us and we wish you a merry Xmas and epic new year .
… moreFrom the movement we walked in the door it was an amazing experience, every single member of the team makes you feel at home . Instead of matching wines I tried every single cocktail in the menu and it was an adventure that I want to repeat multiple times over . The legend who was making these did it with so much care and energy . The food of course was epic . Every single meal was signature Sid , beautiful ingredients presented and cooked with perfection in mind . I almost cried when the pre desert came out and the rock fort ice cream touched my taste buds . This was a dish from Sidart that made us worship this culinary genius and to taste it again was a Time Machine back flashing with so many amazing memories . Thank you to your creative crew who tirelessly worked tonight to share the love of food and outstanding talent with everyone who dined . What a way to end 2025 . We can’t wait to share another special night with you in 2026 words can’t even come close to the memories we made tonight and the journey you took us on . Thank you from us and we wish you a merry Xmas and epic new year .
danielhmho
Food tastes great and excellent presentation as you can see from the photos. We ordered the 8 courses tasting menu but thought afterwords the two extra courses for extra NZ$40 was not worth it. Recommend anyone thinking to try the tasting menu to go for the 6 courses instead.
… moreRose Bos
A truly exceptional fine dining experience. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted with rich layers of flavor and beautiful presentation. The service was warm, attentive, and professional throughout. An unforgettable lunch, prefect for special occasions or anyone seeking culinary artistry in Auckland.
… moreMaria Matyska-Pesek
The venue is nice and well designed. However I expected a little bit more attention from the person sitting us at the table. I was struggling with the chair and the person just stood there and didn’t offer any help. When I finally sat down he just dropped the drink menu on the table and departed. Maybe this was just us, because later he gave full attention to the next couple that arrived. On the other hand our waitress was a delightful young lady, who gave us her full attention. Maybe just a little minus for informing us not to try to eat the beans which were just decoration and we could see that ourselves. Drinks were delicious, my Negroni tasted just right. One small point is that I like Negroni with big square ice cube, instead of crushed ice and with dried orange not a slice of orange, but that is just my preference.
Now the dinner: best was Roquefort ice cream.
The beef was very tough. I know this part of the beef is hard to cook, so maybe different part should be selected. Something less challenging.
We travel a lot a dine in many top quality restaurants, including many with Michelin Stars designation
Overall we are a bit disappointed.
… moreNow the dinner: best was Roquefort ice cream.
The beef was very tough. I know this part of the beef is hard to cook, so maybe different part should be selected. Something less challenging.
We travel a lot a dine in many top quality restaurants, including many with Michelin Stars designation
Overall we are a bit disappointed.
Clarence Zhang
Had my birthday dinner here this year and it was amazing! Delicious food, great service, and a lovely birthday surprise! Totally deserves a place in the NZ Michelin Guide.
… moreAritra Ray
These guys were great! We had my mother’s birthday here and they customised their tasting menu for all our individual diets in a group of 7. We had vegetarian, gluten free and people who didn’t eat beef/pork, and also someone who didn’t like shellfish. I was really impressed. I hope they keep up the good work! We are Indian by culture Prayers and blessings
… moreAnabel
We celebrated a birthday here and overall had a great experience. The food was very good, especially the overnight duck and the passionfruit ice cream. The restaurant definitely lives up to its reputation.
… moreLaureline Guillou
A fantastic experience at The French Café. The tasting menu was exquisite and satisfying, the outdoor seating private and romantic, and the staff attentive without being intrusive.
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