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€25 - €96
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Reviewed March 25, 2023

We have eaten at Sid’s restaurants many times over the years and he never disappoints. We are always in awe of the creativity of the dishes offered. We selected the tasting menu and feel that is the best way to experience the range of excellent...dishes. The wine pairing is a delight and enhances the experience greatly – the sommelier’s descriptions of each wine were informative and evocative.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 24, 2023

The Saturday Champagne lunch in the garden is a real treat.... The 4 course set menu with extra is very good value and quite delicious

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed February 25, 2023 via mobile

Absolutely a stunning meal! My husband and I are so happy we chose this restaurant for our last evening in New Zealand. Beginning with the charming maitre di to the initial wonderful sip of fresh fruit to clean our palate and the wonderful New Zealand...Syrah to get us started. We chose the 5 course tasting menu, each course building with the next. The presentation of each course beautifully added to the perfectly seasoned food. Fish, venison, short rib perfectly prepared. We have dined at Michelin star restaurants in France and the US. This restaurant deserves Taichung high recognition!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 26, 2023

I had previously been to the French Cafe with the old owner and just after Sid had taken it over and the experience was good. So once again we visited to celebrate a friend's birthday. From start to finish I could not fault the experience....The presentation of the meals was exquisite, and the staff very knowledgeable with any queries you had. I will willingly return in the future.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 11, 2022 via mobile

Thank you to the wonderful team at Sid at the French Cafe for making my wife’s birthday dinner a memorable occasion. Passion for cuisine and hospitality is evident the moment you walk in the door and at every interaction and morsel of food. We hadn’t...been for ages and the modernisation of the venue really improved the environment. We won’t leave it so long between visits in the future!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 19, 2022 via mobile

Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The service and the cuisine are excellent. What a magical experience. So memorable.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 27, 2022 via mobile

Wow!! We were attending our Son & Daughter in Laws WEDDING ceremony and Wedding Celebration Dinner . As we are from UK we did not know of this establishment. CAFE ? Wedding? Mmmm Need not have worried. It was truly Wow! The attention to detail,...to please the BRIDE & GROOM and their family . The food was divine, delicious, presented like a work of art ! Every course …A delight on the plate and on the Palate! Fabulous ! Very very special. From our arrival the Service was outstanding. Friendly, relaxed but so professional. Even the two little flower girls were attended to and served food and drink at a table to their comfort & height! How thoughtful. So THANK YOU … you certainly made this long awaited WEDDING DAY , Celebration and Dining Experience, MEMORABLE !More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed July 9, 2022 via mobile

Celebrated a big birthday in the French Kitchen ( private room out the back of the courtyard) with 20 guests. Perfect location for an event like this - space to mix and mingle with a glass of champagne in hand - delicious canapé - pulled...pork pie and a savoury truffle ball. Two tables and a set menu meant you could move throughout the meal if inclined. Short speeches and stories could be shared without interrupting anyone else’s dinner. Delivering 20 dishes at once is never easy but the team that looked after us was superbly attentive. Kingfish and scallop starter and the lamb were standouts for me. Will definitely use this space again.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed January 6, 2022

Marvellous food, polished service without being stuffy and a great setting. So good to be back. Had the five course degustation on New Years Eve. First two seafood courses were sublime. Duck in one of the meat courses was a bit meh but other plate...made up for it.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed January 4, 2022 via mobile

Wonderful experience. Great food and good humored service. Food was really good. Recommend the tropical falls ours dessert. Also had a few extra surprises when ordering from the a la carte menu - extra dishes given in between meals.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed January 4, 2022

Been over ten years since I last visited the French Café. An owner change hasn't made a difference as it is still one of the finest restaurants in NZ in my opinion. No it isn't low cost but attention to detail and quality of the...Cuisine and Wine was exceptional. Will definitely be back soon.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed September 6, 2021

We had an amazing experience there. Our waiter looked after us so well. Wine pairing was fantastic. It matched beautifully with our meal. We were group of 8 and all of us thoroughly enjoyed every dish.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed July 30, 2021

For years I’ve been waiting to go here. Finally decided to take my best friend for her birthday. Food was interesting and tasty and little morsels kept coming which was fun. First appearance was so disappointing if you expect a French atmosphere. Bland and boring...and nothing decorative which I would have expected if French, apparently we are just to ficus in thd food. Limited Vicky suits although they have a nice bar area. I think it’s still trading on its old reputation but failed for me. I wanted glam as well as thd tasteMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed July 22, 2021

My friend and I were lucky enough to secure a booking on Tuesday 22nd June 2021, when I was in Auckland for a conference. And what an experience it was! Nothing short of spectacular! The food and the service were extraordinary. I believe it is...possibly the best restaurant meal I have ever had, both in New Zealand and overseas. And I've had plenty, being 64 years young. We were seated close to the open kitchen and it was fascinating to watch the hive of quiet industry, overseen by Sid. I cannot recommend it more highly. AdrienneMore

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed May 18, 2021

While it's still The French Cafe, the food style is quite different - and exceptional. The attention to detail is commendable, and tastes were great. Service was a little slow, especially with our initial drinks. Overall though, very good.

Date of visit: May 2021
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You need to ring the restaurant now as they get booked out in advance - well worth going to amazing restaurant - degustation is to die for
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you get a one glass of a different wine with each dish.
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