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Sid at The French Cafe

Restaurant Fine dining restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Auckland


Address

210 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Website

www.sidatthefrenchcafe.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 377 1911

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (614 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 5:30 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 5:30 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Hungry T. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious. We tried the tasting menu at 160$ per person. The lamb and pork were amazing. Appetizer and dessert were also nice. It’s a bit hard to book, so try to book early. Service was great, although it is weird there is a tip section at the bill.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faith P. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything about this place is amazing. The food, drinks, service and location access. Came as a group of 10 for a family outing and we all left extremely satisfied. Kingfish was absolutely delicious and the drink "bliss" is the best cocktail I've ever tasted. Timing of all the dishes was on point and we spent just over 2 hours here relaxing, bonding and enjoying impeccable food and service. Would definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah R. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend had her wedding here in April 2021. The food was an intrepid journey from start to finish - couldn't fault a single dish. Every item was well thought-out and carefully designed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna W. 10 months ago on Google
    I selected Sid at The French cafe as my wedding venue. Maria who helps us to organize the wedding event from the very beginning to the end. She did amazing customer service and also she is so thoughtful for our wedding. All my guest really enjoy the environment and also the food! Definitely go back in important event and have a decent dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole J. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful 3, course dinner experience celebrating a vegetarians 40th Birthday. Beautiful table outside in the evening sun. Food, staff and service were outstanding with the hilight being the kingfish entree. We will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James T. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning food and impeccable service. Great flavour combinations and the team catered to our different dietary requirements very well (diary-free, vegan, pregnant). Has a little bar at the entrance if you turn up early and a white-tablecloth fine-dining vibe inside. We could see the kitchen from our table which was fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Booked for 7 dishes, but got very full so changed it to 5. Very unusual and delicious food. Totally recommended. Customer service is beautiful as well. Thank you for having us!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue G. 1 year ago on Google
    We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch, we had the 7 course degustation menu, the food was exceptional with each of the 7 courses providing an exciting culinary experience. The service was faultless. Our table in the outside garden courtyard was peaceful and relaxed providing the perfect ambience for our anniversary lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Expensive, but we'll worth the experience. Another level in terms of fine dining. Food on a par with Inca, but it's the extras around it that make the experience. We would come back here but been able to write off against tax helps. Must have the wine with the food if you are doing the 5 course meal, but made it pricy, but worth it.

  • 5/5 Larrend L. 11 months ago on Google
    Love the experience. The food was amazing!All staff are professional and friendly.

  • 5/5 Dianna “Dee” Birchfield W. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a very average experience here many years ago, but decided to try it again. Very impressed. The menus was playful and fun. Very kiwi twist on things. Staff were knowledgeable and playful. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Vinesh N. 10 months ago on Google
    A wonderful experience from start to finish - we all greatly enjoyed our Saturday champagne lunch here. Warm and personable greeting at the door from FOH, followed by a brief tour of their impressive premises before being escorted to our table. Every course was creative and interesting, but most importantly delicious. Great wines too, and impeccable service. Difficult to fault and we look forward to returning!

  • 5/5 Ashwin R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for a dining experience that's both elegant and delicious, look no further than Sid at the French Cafe! I had the pleasure of attending a fundraising event at this fine establishment, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, we were treated to top-notch service and delectable cuisine. We started off with a welcome cocktail and a selection of canapes, all of which were delightful. But that was just the beginning. As we were ushered inside to our tables, we were pleasantly surprised to find that we would be dining with other couples and groups. This added a fun, social element to the evening, and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our fellow diners. And then there was the food. Each course was a masterpiece, expertly crafted and bursting with flavor. The Farmed kingfish with miso emulsion, smoked scallop, smoked eel pearls, sweetcorn, lemon myrtle, and finger lime was a standout, as was the Hapuka with crayfish beignets, dry mangosteen, soy jelly, perilla leaf, and pickled onion. And the Wagyu short rib with truffle custard, grilled leek, and macadamia sorrel was nothing short of divine. But let's not forget about dessert. The Chocolate, banana and cardamom parfait, whipped chocolate, blueberry, and elderflower was the perfect end to an incredible meal. Overall, I can't recommend Sid at the French Cafe highly enough. The food is of the highest quality, both in ingredients and presentation, and the taste is simply out of this world. So if you're in the mood for something a little fancier than your usual dining experience, be sure to give Sid at the French Cafe a try. You won't be disappointed! Oh and sorry about the lack of photos, I was caught up in the experience.

  • 4/5 Karen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Impeccable service. Very good cocktails. We chose to go for three courses. Beef tartare was memorable with a twist. Our mains were slightly underwhelming but tasty. Desserts were probably the highlight and saving grace of our meal. A wonderful end to dinner.

  • 5/5 Riya B. 1 year ago on Google
    Sid at the French Cafe, arguably the most classy and elegant dining restaurant in Auckland. Starting from impeccable service to delicious stunning food. We order a la carte which is a 3 courses. The team carter the food to our dietary requirements. Every item we had was carefully designed and explained to us in details. They also served complementary dishes in between our dishes. All together service was top notch, food was incredible with fantastic wine selection.

  • 5/5 Olivia S. 3 years ago on Google
    We came to "Sid of French Cafe" and were welcomed by a group of enthusiastic staff. Our table is in the pavilion area of ​​the restaurant, facing the inner garden courtyard. After discussing the portion size, we chose four dishes in order to enjoy the food, but not excess. Each dish contains great visual appeal of taste, texture, color freshness and true West German art style. Make good use of the vegetable garden/herb garden on site to enhance the plates. The whole experience is amazing, we can see the care, time and thought of each dish. The best cuisine. The wine selection is huge and international. A place to go for a very special occasion.

  • 5/5 Pavel V. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. We had such great fine dining experience here for lunch. Service is outstanding. We choose a tasting menu and enjoy every round of the set. All menus are seasonal. Recommend to add wine matching which include the world selection of vintage wines. We were simply blown away by such inspirational dishes. Wow, must visit again.

  • 5/5 Divya P. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply perfect. Hospitality is faultless, food is amazing. 10 stars if possible!

  • 5/5 Totu M. 2 years ago on Google
    A perfect dinner! Our meals were scrumptious. We had the 3 course set with a fantastic wine. Service was 👌🏾 we were looked after so well by the young Indian lady. Loved it here!

  • 5/5 Aditi S. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing experience. The cocktails are great , food is incredible and the service is possibly one of the best I've experienced. We were seated on the side where you can see the kitchen and It was awesome to be able to see how they all work.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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