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The French Cafe Restaurant

5 star rating
based on 10 reviews

Cuisine: Cafe, European, French

210 Symonds St
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09-377 1911
 

Hours:

  • Lunch: Fri 12:00pm – 2.30pm
  • Dinner: Tue – Sat 6.00pm – Late
  • Facilities/Features:
    • Private Functions
    • Wedding Functions
  • Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
  • Price Range: Premium, Above $35
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian
  • Outdoor Seating: Yes

The French Cafe serves contemporary European cuisine in a sophisticated and intimate environment, and was famously described as ‘everyone’s favourite dining destination’ by Lauraine Jacobs, when The French Cafe won ‘Best Smart Dining’ in the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2008.
Jacobs said: “Consistently delivering a polished performance, it has set a benchmark for service, for delicious, well-thought-out food and an exemplary wine list. And the husband and wife team who own and run The French Café constantly refine both the menu and the ambience. It is smart, urbane and a comfortably contemporary venue served by Creghan Molloy-Wright’s well-managed and thoroughly knowledgeable staff.

“Simon Wright’s food would stand scrutiny in any city in the world. His menus have broad appeal and the beautifully presented dishes display technical skill with wonderful flavour management . . . A visit is certain to provide the most memorable dining experience, but note bookings are essential”.

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10 Reviews for The French Cafe Restaurant

20th May 2010
5 star rating
I have dined at The French Cafe several times over the past few years, and I have yet to be disappointed in anyway what-so-ever. It simply has the best food in Auckland – tasting, looking, quantity & style. The staff are professionals and it comes across. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves good food.

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12th March 2010
5 star rating
Was here for my birthday in February. It was the best meal of my life and I’ve been places…! From start to finish it could not be faulted. Food, wine, competent and friendly staff. I loved everything about the place. Waited years to come here and read all the reviews in Metro during that time…why did I wait. Will be back soon…..brilliant.

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tony B.

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5th February 2010
5 star rating
Restaurants come and go but great ones are always consistent. I took three guests we all had different 3 courses and each felt they had the best.
Always up there in the top three a great experience we ensure we eat there every visit.
I give it 5 stars and I am not generous with my last one superb
Tony Buckingham

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leslie

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7th December 2009
5 star rating
AMAZING!!! GO THERE! (but make sure you book ahead!) Eat, drink and don’t worry about how much it has cost you because its that good, it doesn’t matter ;)

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29th November 2009
5 star rating
Having eaten at The french Cafe at least six times in the last 10 months – What can we say that hasn’t been said by so many reviewers over the years.

The reason we keep going back is The French Cafe is a rare jewel in the NZ dining scene, a sophisticated restaurant that can do what it does so very well in any country, not just NZ.

For first class food, service and a lovely wine list that is one of the best bargains in Auckland. Just go!

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Andy G.

14

24th November 2009
5 star rating
had the degustation here with matching wines. totally blew my mind. hours and hours of bliss!

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19th August 2009
5 star rating
Absolutely stunning food. Amazing service too. Worth the money and definitely try the degustation menu!

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Dee

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13th August 2009
3 star rating
best food ive ever tasted in my life went in the summer and it was very hot and stuffy and sweating while eating our food asked to have the air con turned on but was told it was but it didnt feel like it, the waiter was strange and hung around for a tip afterwards

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Anne

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20th January 2009
5 star rating
Have been to the French Cafe twice and had the degustation menu both times. The food is to die for and the service is the best in Auckland. Worth every penny – book at least 3 months ahead!

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Sophie

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12th September 2008
5 star rating
Fantastic place to dine, formal yet laid back atmopshere. The food is divine, the service is good and the deserts are amazing! Definitely try this place out, you will not be disappointed.

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