Such a wonderful cafe and a great treat to visit from Wellington on a lazy Saturday. We have been here often and are always greeted with a smile. Perfectly cooked fresh homemade french food and very generous portions. The service here is outstanding and while the cabinet and blackboard offer french food to die for they will be just as happy to have you order off the menu which makes this place extra special. Top tip: Call ahead or drop in to make a booking as it can get VERY busy. a hidden gem on the main road of Carterton!!!

We have celebrated so many special occasions here – important birthdays with small and big groups, welcoming home family from overseas, romantic dinners for two etc etc. Cafe Mirabelle never fails to delight with its gorgeous authentic French ambience, Parisian maitre’d (who is the husband of the classical French-trained chef),and consistently superb food. The food is inspiring, beautifully presented, and always tastes incredible.

Cafe Mirabelle is great. It is small, and the decor, furniture and cutlery are not fancy. The food is marvellous, and made at the cafe, and the atmosphere is wonderful. French jazz music plays quietly behind animated conversations throughout the cafe, punctuated by expressions of delight at the exquisite taste and textures of the dishes one is served.

I love Cafe Mirabelle! The food, service and atmosphere are fabulously French. Their cakes and pastries are to die for, and intimate evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays comes complete with a hand-written menu.

this was probably the best french restaurant i have been to in NZ. definitely make a booking. absolutely delicious food.