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Sid At The French Cafe
91/100 (2045 ratings)
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Quail
Crawfish
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Beef
Lamb
Crab
Fish
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Pork
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Confit
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Sit down
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New Zealand
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Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Lunch
Fine Dining
"I hardly give out 5 stars, but this place definitely deserves it. I’ll say it, and I’ll keep saying it. I had the best food here ever. Came here..."
Marggie Pascua
"Great fine dine experience..."
Hello
"I have wanted to goto the French Cafe for a number of years and tonight my number was up. Absolutely divine tasting menu. Enjoyed every..."
Flippynz
"I took advantage of the new delivery options and I'm happy I did because it was divine. Every part of it was delicious and even better than expected...."
Gemma Dickson
"This would have to be one of the best restaurants in New Zealand. Yes it’s pricey but worth every cent. The food is exquisite from start to end...."
Lisa Rufer
"I’m so thankful to be able to experience and taste Chef Sid’s carefully crafted menu.Each dish that came out seemed to cleverly caress our senses..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"This was our first trip back since the change of ownership. The dining room is still relaxed yet sophisticated, the service was excellent as you..."
Gus
"It’s already very rare to have French cuisine in NZ but fortunately we found French Cafe as for celebrating my mother and father’s 20..."
NikaLifa
"We had a very friend staff member Natalie, she was very accommodating with our diet requirement, and she showed us around the back section and..."
LcVictoria
"We picked the degustation menu and the experience did not disappoint. Fantastic food and service. Fresh ingredients cooked to perfection; not bad for..."
Foodie@Akl
"The best dinning experience in Auckland.A group of us, thirteen people were seated at their lovely private dining room. Staff are..."
Jessie He
"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..."
Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)
"We are fans of the old French Cafe so we thought we should check out the new place. The reviews were mixed so we went with an open mind. It..."
Kim
"Incredible spot to celebrate a special occasion. My partner and I did the full tasting menu with paired wines. We chose to not see any menus before..."
Lucy Preston
"After a recommendation from a foodie friend, we finally tried out Sid at The French Cafe to celebrate our anniversary and it was by far the best fine..."
DazNat
"My girlfriend and I went to Sid at the French Cafe for our anniversary and also Valentine's.When we first arrived, the staff were very..."
Vittorio Suhendro
"The most faultless dining experience I’ve had (with of course a tad of constructive ness) I was apprehensive that the food wouldn’t be..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Date night with wife. French Cafe is one of the best restaurants in New Zealand, they stand out for their amazing creatively and thats what Sid does..."
Al Kumar
"Chose the 4 course option as I don’t do seafood which featured a few times in the tasting menu. Had the chorizo with macadamia cream, venison, beef..."
#fatlyfe
"I enjoyed going to the French Cafe with friends & on special occasions. Sid At The French Cafe is now on the same path as Sidart, whose chef manages..."
STRADS
"One word: Amazing! I didn’t have a chance to try the French Cafe before it changed hands but Sid has done an amazing job (to be expected). The..."
Dxlche
"9/10The French Café. One of Auckland's hottest technically-not-really-a-café in town. Is the $100+ meal really worth it? 💵..."
Susie Kwon
"A wonderful experience from start to finish - we all greatly enjoyed our Saturday champagne lunch here. Warm and personable greeting at the door from..."
Vinesh Nair
"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..."
Joanna Weekends
"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..."
Dianna “Dee” Birchfield West
"Impeccable service. Very good cocktails. We chose to go for three courses. Beef tartare was memorable with a twist. Our mains were slightly..."
Karen B
"Stunning food and impeccable service. Great flavour combinations and the team catered to our different dietary requirements very well (diary-free,..."
James Theakston
"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..."
Ashwin Rawal
"Wonderful 3, course dinner experience celebrating a vegetarians 40th Birthday. Beautiful table outside in the evening sun. Food, staff and service..."
Nicole Jennings
"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..."
Sue G
"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..."
Leah R
"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..."
Pavel Valenta
Le Garde-manger
88/100 (2097 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Brunch
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Pork
Escargot
Confit
Baguette
Beef
Creme Brulee
Crepes
French onion soup
Pancakes
Beef Bourguignon
Salad
Goat cheese salad
Scallops
Snails
Duck
Coq au Vin
Galettes
Salmon
Tarte Tatin
Cakes
Crème Brulée
Lamb
Toasts
Fish
Sit down
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Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Had lunch here yesterdayFantastic French fareGreat service and moodFrench Onion soupBeef Bourgignon with Potato DauphinoisCreme BruleeA hidden gem..."
Glenn Town
"One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in in my life. Warmly charming, authentic decor delicious food without a hint of pretension. They don't..."
Andrew Ahmed Mahon
"Delicious from start to finish - the chicken liver pâté was the standout of our order, next time we're ordering 2 plates of it! Lovely service. We..."
Jacquie T
"Super delicious, the service is warm. Highly..."
Jiayingliang1
"A French restaurant where you hear tables around you speaking in French. Cozy & quaint decor, a very homey vibe. A classic French Bistro menu & a..."
Manz
"I have given the restaurant a 4 today - which would have been a 5 if only they had remembered to give us the window table I had asked for (when I..."
Jean Harris
"Incredible value for money. French toast, bacon and eggs, coffee and crepes for 2 people totalled $48! The food is to die for, the toast is soft and..."
Mashed_Potato
"This place is great! Seems like authentic homy food. Tried the beef bourguignon and thought the flavors were delicious! I just didn’t like the..."
Wapatino
"As a french I come here often. The food is good just maybe the potatoes are not soft enough or tender. I had a raclette and a galette with potatoes..."
EkisDekorator
"OMG what a place! Had a Tartiflette and a glass of white wine. And it was heaven in my mouth. I love this place and couldn’t get over the food...."
Sehaj Mehra
"I had breakfast here with two of my friends who were visiting Auckland. The atmosphere was really nice, with French music quietly playing in the..."
Sharon Louie
"This is my favourite restaurant and the first place I think to go to on a special occasion. The staff are consistently attentive and friendly, the..."
Sam Rosser
"Craving for mouthwatering crepes? Looking for simple yet comforting desserts after dinner? Or just for French? Or maybe seeking for a nice cozy..."
Jade Lim
"Came in tonight for a Waitangi Day dinner. Ordered the mushroom and herbs galette, brandy crepe and the potato gratin with bacon and cheese. The..."
Rosanne Choy
"A friend from Wellington who frequents this little gem brought me here on Friday night for dinner. Esgargot, pate, platter of meats and two creme..."
Saskia Halleen
"A small place but was an excellent treat to the belly. Wanted to eat french food since a long tim and here we arrive.Me and my friends had the best..."
Mulik.aditya99
"SO GOOD! the whole experience was exceptional. The food was heaven, the atmosphere was vibrant, and the service was spot on. Such a good..."
Rebecca
"We went here for dinner before a concert in the Town Hall. The scotch fillet was very well cooked and the beef bourguignon was tender and very nice...."
Peter Smith
"Really amazing food although it is a little pricey. The main itself was really filling for $20 odd dollars. The crepes and chocolate were so rich, it..."
Persian Foodie
"Stopped by during restaurant month for a special 2 course meal for $40. I went with the French Onion soup followed by the beef bourguignon. We..."
Benedict Uy
"Excellent food & wine and friendly staff! Will definitely come back again very soon! We booked a table for 11 including 3 kids for tea last night...."
Sarah Sara
"Beautiful food. A shame no one tried to take my drink order and it seems as though the tartin had been sitting for a while before being delivered to..."
Vanya Dahl
"I really enjoyed the crepes! Best crepes Iv had so far. Service was excellent. Will definitely come back. Everything came out together with not much..."
Kezia Samy
"Been here for lunch on a Saturday. The decor is rustic and nice. We had ordered the onion soup, escargot and goats cheese salad for entree. For the..."
JJ Jenkins
"I love Le Garde Manger. It is the traditional French cafe with the best selection of Crepe, savoury and sweet. That's the real difference with this..."
Bevan Chuang
"My family came here to farewell my sister-in-law on her trip to live in France for a few months The staff were friendly and despite how busy the..."
Matthew Wallis
"I have had a very nice experience here with very friendly staff and i love the atmosphere of the place, it just feels so French. I love French food..."
Crackerjacker
"Have been wanting to try this place for the longest time! Finally got a chance to come with a couple of friends during a quiet lunch time. We ordered..."
Teddyfamily.
"This restaurant is such an odd little place amongst all the Korean and Asian food restaurant on upper queen. But it seems pretty popular as its..."
Ethan Liaw
"excellent meal! Comforting French food at its best. Friendly efficient service, broad range menu, fair pricing. Thank you Le Garder Manger, all of us..."
Ramona Dillon
"What an amazing French cafe! I stumbled across this cafe as I was going for a walk after checking into my hotel having been told my room..."
Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!
"On the ever-changing food-scape of New North Road, this little French eatery sits quietly. Don't let its humble exterior fool you, it has a..."
Husk Creative
"I went there with 5 friends few months ago and everyone was happy of trying new, different then burgers, meals. It's a very nice place to have first..."
KW
"A really romantic place, and service is really great - super french. Quite a hidden gem in Auckland. Price is very decent for what we are..."
Jess S
"Great food, great service, nice and comfortable atmosphere. It was my first time trying french restaurant and I enjoyed very much! Couldn't try their..."
Emily J
"I had midweek dinner here with my partner and a friend, it was simply superb. We all had a two course meal, which was excellent value and everything..."
Emma W
"Been here a few times and it never fails to deliver high quality food and experience. Their beef bourguignon is to die for and a few desserts I've..."
Jovs
"Where do you go to find rustic, hearty, traditional French food in Auckland? On first glance, you might not think that Upper Queen Street would be..."
Hungry Auckland
"we came with a group of about 25 people, so got a set menu with 1 of 3 choices of savoury crepes for main and 3 choices for dessert. Food quality was..."
Imperius Malekith
"Le Garde Manger is a small French restaurant in Queen St, I came here for lunch today, it was empty and I was the only customer. Their service was..."
Di
"The food is awesome, I love the mushroom sauce and baked potato so much. Near my home and come to there regularly :D The waitress is very friendly..."
Zhe Wen
"This is a very first time I tried this place.We had some lamb drum and Scott filet with some potato bake and mushrooms souce and have glass of..."
Farshid Hakimi
"Last night i went with friends to Le garde manger on Queen st. We love the French decorations in the cafe. The waiter which is also the owner of the..."
Elly Pham
"Le Garde Manger is like a small slice of France on Queen Street. When you walk through the door - from the tablecloths, to the music, decor & accents..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Auckland was getting cold and we thought it would be nice to have something to warm up. We ended up on this place after a quick search on Zomato and..."
Eduardo Dias
"French food is the food of love they say and damn whoever said that is right 👅💕. This restaurant is tucked into the section of shops on the..."
Monique Porteous
"As part of a group I finally came to experience the culinary works and services of Le Garde Manger, one of just a few French restaurants in Auckland...."
Carolin Ertelt
"Passed a hundred times in front of this French restaurant in the heart of Auckland, and always found its mood so charming and cozy. Fortunately,..."
Diogo Reck
"I've walked past this place many times and I always thought it looked quite dark, but actually it had a pretty nice atmosphere. It was lively, but..."
Jess
"They accommodated a large group of us earlier this week. The food was very quick especially considering how many diners there were. Can't believe I..."
Jesse James .
"Having a mis-spent youth in the South of France, I'm a sucker for a good fish soup and it definitely was that. It was served with toast and oddly an..."
Auckland Food Tours
"We have been here often over the past five or six years and can recommend it.  The food is always good without being off the scale, - good honest..."
Jean HH
"When i think of le garde manger it reminds me of first date. This cute, unique little french restaurant feels very intimate with its dimmed lighting..."
Joanna W
"I tried this lively place for the first time last week with a French friend. The crepes are so good and it's great value for money. The lovely French..."
Hayley Hazlett
"Great meal tonight at Le Garde Manger. Galette was delish (goat cheese, honey, sundried tomatoes and walnut) and a good French onion soup (although..."
Anna Daley
"For crêpes they have a lot of choices to choose from. A friend and I came here for some after dinner dessert and they didn't disappoint. Their..."
Vanessa
"Today, We went to French restaurant which name is "La garde manager". It's my first visiting to French store. All ingredients are fresh! Especially,..."
Gi Soo Kim
"Awesome place my brother in law who spends a lot of time in France we have only been once but loved it the 4 days we were in Paris has said this is..."
Temptation Cakes Auckland
"Le Garde Manger deserves a shoutout as our absolute favourite French restaurant in Auckland, really. We have been here numerous times over the past..."
Kiwi Foodie
"I first laid my eyes on Le Garde Manger about 2 months before I dined there. I was going to a BBQ joint further up the hill on Queen Street when I..."
Khoa Le
"Went here with a friend for a pre-concert dinner after another friend told me they'd had a lovely meal there. We did also & are keen to return. The..."
Yvonne Wagner
"I couldn't fault this place! It's the cutest little cafe that many would drive or walk past but don't let first impressions be your judge, you must..."
Annie Jean
"A quant place for lunch with a pleasant, cosy atmosphere, authentic service and delicious food. I really liked that the food was classic French..."
Shannon T
"Had date night here recently.  The steak was delicious, and reasonably priced.  Service was adequate, and the ambiance was pleasant.  Will most..."
Rebecca Bub
"Excellent salad and vegetarian-base French onion soup. Coffee and crême brûlée were similarly good. Staff were fast, friendly, and attentive. Wish..."
LivingAnExaminedLife
"Came here for dinner before a movie and loved it!  The place it's definitely romantic so ideal for couples and romantic dates. Many many options for..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Le garde manger is my favourite place in the city! Had my little birthday celebration here tonight with other 3 good friends. Amazing food (always!)..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Really really nice. Great Food ambience and service. Incredibly well priced too. Fab wine list. At last a carafe restaurant . Thursday nite live..."
Kerry Knight
"This was a charming venue for an evening dinner. The noise level is a little loud for an intimate date since you have to raise your voice a bit to..."
Vivien @ KJAS Blog
"Went there and really enjoyed. Good service and excellent..."
Hirano.christian
"Budget French food with amazing flavours :) it's restaurant month now in Auckland and this is what they offer, steak with red wine sautéed onions..."
Kevin Kantono
"One of my very favorite places to eat in Auckland. I love taking friends along - not just for the food, but for the warm and helpful staff. It pays..."
Lin Pardey
"This place is AMAZING! The snails are juicy and beautiful. The steak is perfectly cooked. the deserts leave you wanting more. Nestled..."
Bigspender
"One of my favourite restaurants. Very authentic - you feel like you are in France. I've tried lots of their dishes and never had a fail. My..."
Kerry K
"This restaurant is well positioned for receiving guests before, or after a show as is is nearby the Town Hall, Civic, Q and Aotea Theatres. Bookings..."
Chas Nz
"Went with 4 others to celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary and we were all very impressed. What a change to be able to eat at a restaurant that..."
Jonpaul Mower
"Awesome stuff. We went in just after they opened on a Sunday so we got the restaurant to ourselves. Order two dessert crepe options from the menu...."
Rao
"One of the best meals I have had in the ten years I have been in New Zealand, divine food, well priced great atmosphere wonderful staff. A must if..."
Alison Sabin-Hyde
"Service and food was fantastic and for a very reasonable price. I cannot compliment the waiter enough for his warm and prompt service. The chicken..."
Anita Farland
"This is my new favourite restaurant for taking a class load of students since St Tropez is no more. They will do either a crepe menu or a fixed price..."
Margaret Ubels-Rattray
"Every time I have a relative come to stay in Auckland I bring them here, and every time I go, the service and food are Excellent. The Waiters are..."
Ora Lima-Jose-Hovell
"My boyfriend, flatmate and I visited last Sunday. It was my first experience eating French food. I had a succulent rare sirloin steak with thick blue..."
Zoe Tsai
"I loved this place on both visits. Both at dinnertime, service was fantastic and the food was the best I've had at a meal out. The atmosphere is..."
Michael
"Went to check out the set menu for the August restaurant month. Everything was amazing, my fave being the chicken liver pate. Worth going back just..."
Tracey
"One of our favs in Auckland.Authentic, delicious, great value French food. One of the best meals in France is the unpretentious bistro food..."
Jess
"Decent place in Auckland for a French restaurant. Went there for lunch with a friend. Friendly staff with prompt service. Steak was good...."
Louise
"This place is a hidden gem. We popped in for dessert and found them to be absolutely delicious! Great authentic vibe and friendly staff. I highly..."
Luke Procter
"I've been here 4 times, and its still hard to decide between 3 or 4 stars. Its good value for money, so hey. Just a classic french bistro,..."
Ellie
"Great simple french bistro menu, excellent food and reasonable prices. If this place was in Ponsonby you would never get a table. Menumania wants me..."
Steven Bennett
"One of our favourites. Real French food, genuine atmosphere, charming service. Amazing good value and a real gem in the Auckland restaurant scene. We..."
Vince Frank
"We wanted to have dinner on Friday night, but this place was full, no tables left for us. went back on Saturday for lunch and had savory pancakes,..."
C-force
"Had lunch here yesterday as I had a voucher, and I absolutely loved this place. The restaurant is so cute and cosy, and the food was lovely. First we..."
Noelia Gonzalez Quiñones
"We have been here on a number of occasions, for brunch and dinner, each time fantastic. A great range of gallettes and crepes for brunch, with..."
CherylM
"We ate here after the early performance of Rocky Horror Show.We were lucky we had booked as the restaurant was busy. The food was delicious,..."
Elizabeth Reeve
"We recently had the good fortune to eat at this small restaurant at lunchtime and were very pleased we did. Initially we were the only diners but by..."
C Brown
"Updated review: Still a 4. I came here last Saturday with my Dad as I had really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here on my first visit. I was..."
LucyGoosey
"We were here for a birthday dinner, the service, food, and atmosphere were superb. The only down side was the limited selection of dishes, we could..."
Lucia Zhang
"It was like, “A wild French creperie and cafe came out of nowhere” mostly because this part was lined with mostly Korean and other Asian food..."
Marnelli
"Went here for dinner on a cold and rainy Saturday night. The restaurant was warm and inviting, with the red and white check table clothes adding to..."
Food Dilemma
"I was craving comfort food. This was close to our hotel - and I am so glad it was. We got the French onion soup and Tartiflette and of course crepes..."
Jody Holliday
"Food is great ! 🥰 so is the service 🙏🏻 we were craving for escargot 🐌 and here we go , onion soup is good and sweet, pan fried fish is..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Loved this place for something different. Had French onion soup and galette. My fiancee had snails and coq au vin. Nice atmosphere. Great food. Would..."
Craig Lancaster
"Tres magnifique! A popular restaurant with fast and friendly service. We loved the French onion soup avec croutons et la Dijonnaise galette. Crepes..."
Dora Green
"Food was brilliant, decor stunning. I'm not French but if it wasn't 100% authentic, I'm a bad judge. Very popular, even on a weeknight, I would book...."
Jeremy Kent
"10/10 :Quaint restaurant with a heart! Beautiful service from the staff and to the owner and chef especially. He looked after us the whole night..."
Karl Leuterio
"Always grabbing foods when I’m available. Le garde manger is absolutely the best choice! Apple tarte and chocolate fondant are the best since I..."
Elena S
"I was looking for a place to have my brunch/lunch, just passed by this restaurant and was caught by its style, something made me want to have a..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"What a quaint wee Resturant. A real French feel with nice decor and decorations. The staff were friendly and service was great. Food was very nice..."
phil
"Loved our meal here. Commenced with lamb ravioli, then I had the snapper which was cooked to perfection. My husband enjoyed beef bourguignon. Crepes..."
Vicki McInnes
"Oh do delicious. Hearty meal with good balanced flavor. Nothing too bold, done just right. I like how orders came out together so there is no food..."
Clyn T
"Excellent restaurant and exactly as if you really were in France. We had gorgeous venison civet which was one of the specials of the..."
Simon Jones
"Lovely little restaurant with great food and friendly, helpful staff. Highly..."
Tim Harrington
"A charming authentic French Restaurant serving classic dishes including Escargot, Beef Bourgogne and many other favourites. Kir Royale to start, I..."
John
"A place I have wanted to go to for a very long time so was perfect to go before attending a concert at the Town Hall. It didn't disappoint. It was..."
Julie White
"Nice piece of bread. Friendly staff, average coffee and omelette, yummy..."
Blair Kim
"Great hospitality, good food at reasonable price. I ordered chicken and fish of the day for mains, together with onion soup. We had some beers and..."
Ariya Prongsirikul
"Lovely place with delicious food and deserts. We were all satisfied with our meal. Would be good if they had more comfortable chairs. Would..."
Ruwayda Henry
"Fantastic food, fun atmosphere and great service! Best place in Auckland to go get a decent crepe and sit down with..."
Chantal McNaught
O'connell St Bistro
83/100 (929 ratings)
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"Elegant dining at its best. Small and intimate surroundings, the wait staff are so well trained. A delicious menu - a fusion of cultures and..."
Di Hewson
"We had a wonderful meal here last night. Great food & wine. The staff are so attentive but not hoverers! The wine waiter was very knowledgeable..."
Chris Beech
"We had heard it was good, but what we didn't know was how good it really is ! Nice surroundings, prompt service, excellent staff and no long wait for..."
David Harley
"We always return here for special occasions. Ambience, staff and food makes this a favourite restaurant in Auckland. Love this..."
Ren King
"We were at the chefs table and had an amazing view of the kitchen! The food was delicious � will definitely be..."
Monique Fredatovich
"Amazing food, wine, ambience and staff, and an absolute pleasure to go somewhere with proper waiting-on..."
Rachel Seddon
"Outstanding food and people. I tried the vegetarian degustation and it was so delicious! Incredible selection of wine as..."
Joelene Dormon
"An auckland icon. Food and service are always on the mark. The atmosphere at lunch outside makes eating an additional..."
Pete Macaulay
"The best place in town to celebrate in style..."
Brendan Waters
"A truly fabulous evening for Alastair's birthday at his favourite restaurant. Outstanding in every sense. Great welcome from the one and only Chris..."
Gilly Chater
"I try to get back here every time I'm in Auckland and it never disappoints. Highly recommended. In fact, do whatever it takes to get a..."
Dominique Antarakis
"Absolutely beautiful food, great wine list, and excellent service. Thank..."
Chutchanok Parinyapon
"Always amazing food and service..."
Angie Atkinson
"Elegant dining in an intimate setting. Exemplary cuisine, service and..."
Shane Weedon
"Beautiful food, great..."
Peter Holder
"Delicious, unique, well presented dishes. Well balanced and defining tastes in each dish put together to provide a sensational experiences for the..."
Meghan Kerr-Phillips
"A long time favourite that consistently delivers with great service, a menu that hero’s the fresh ingredients & a relaxed environment. Perfect for..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"A small intimate bistro on the corner of a quiet section of the cbd. We came here for my sister’s birthday dinner. The food was well received and..."
Dxlche
"A traditional European dining restaurant located in downtown. Excellent atmosphere, great for a intimate or conversational dining.Our..."
Lucy
"I had a great dinner here with my colleagues last week, duck leg tortellini was delicious as start, then as main I had braised brisket with peppered..."
Cesar Luis
"Tried the 3 course bistro menu for $48. It is good value for money. The service and atmosphere is excellent. Food was OK, lacked a punch in flavour..."
Adrianna
"Nice enjoyable night out with a large group. Seated n comfortable private room with good atmosphere. Service was good. The squid entree was..."
Peter
"Service was really good we had two people servicing us. We did the American Express restaurant turant month. It was a 4 course meal NOT SHARING which..."
#fatlyfe
"Went her for Benjamin Flintoft ‘s birthday. What an amazing meal! We had the degustation menu and absolutely loved every single dish. Delicious..."
Jasveen Kaur
"We came here for a family dinner not knowing we were in for such an amazing evening out. The restaurant has a beautiful small dinning area,..."
Jasmine
"Seriously impressive inner city bistro with charm and panache. From arrival to departure we were treated to an experience of quality and character...."
Frank
"Came here for our anniversary and the restaurant was so cozy and cute! The staff were super friendly the whole way through! The food was also very..."
Vicki Ko
"This has to be one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in Auckland. 100% would recommended for a special occasion, evening out, date night..."
Jessica
"one of my favourite restaurant in CBD. great servive great food. I always go there for their amazing pasta. big portion of entrees just cost little...."
Poppingcandy
"We came here for a date night and really enjoyed our meals.The service was great and they happily let me choose a meal from their set menu..."
Rice & Kai
"First of all, the hostility is really good; and the lady suggested the market fish on the day. It was a brilliant decision to listen to her, and I..."
Rita Qin Hu
"Romantic dining time, we had a wonderful time here at o Connell bistroVery stylish decor and superb staffThe beef was cooked 100 percent as..."
Globalfoodlover
"I highly recommend - A great place for an intimate dinner. The wine list was amazing! And the food was on point, fresh and full of flavour. The..."
Damon
"Went there for the restaurant month menu. Heard good things about the restaurant and they did not disappoint. The restaurant was very busy but not..."
Biohazard
"Really impressed by the Express Menu which we used (even though we were not going to a show). The Express menu may appear limited but they often have..."
Fylde
"Went for lunch - midweek - quiet - needn't have booked. Ambience is cosy - but decor possibly is getting a bit tired. Staff were lovely, but (no..."
Duncan Galletly
"Had a nice dinner here tonight with friends. Menu is special made for the special person. Lovely place for special occasion. Enjoyed. @Food is..."
Jan Deng
"Dined here a few weeks back as a party of 4.... from the moment we walked thru the door till we left the experience was fantastic. Our meals were..."
Debi Barrett
"Finally dined here for the first time (on a Sat evening) and overall a pleasant experience, however a little underwhelming..my friend enjoyed his..."
David Parussini
"Been here a few times and just love the food, always the hardest part is deciding what to have. Highly recommend going here to everyone, local or..."
Dave
"I have been here for dinner on Wednesday night, pretty full but somehow they managed to get a table for me!In very short words service is..."
Janak
"We had dinner on a Saturday night, predictably the place was full. I started with the steak tartare which was excellent. The fish of the day was..."
Gus
"The food and service was very good. The owner was very nice and chatted with customers constantly to make sure they were happy. We were so..."
Jason Huang
"My partner and I dined at O'Connell St Bistro last night, my partner has been several times but this was my first. The excellent reviews and awards..."
Viv
"Yes as good as it gets in New Zealand and possibly the world . I always feel welcome , always feel as if I am receiving the best of service and style..."
ParkingSleeping Sleeping
"I have been dining at O'Connell St Bistro since the day it opened and have only had extremely good experiences. When ever I am in Auckland I dine at..."
Mark Rose
"We have eaten twice over the past year at O'Connell St. Its location in the centre of town makes it an easy choice, especially with business..."
Love Food
"The best restaurant I've been to in Auckland.Before anything, the service at O'Connell is flawless. The staff makes you feel like a king...."
Al
"This is my favourite restaurent in Auckland, its cosy, inviting and you only have a handful of choices (I hate overdone menus). I have had most of..."
Leslie
"We wanted to go somewhere special to celebrate a few special occasions in the family and I had wanted to go here for awhile, so it seemed like the..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"This place is one of my favourites, nice hearty dishes, flavours were perfect and had atmosphere to..."
Tessa Bailey-Lont
"The food is good and the presentation is great as well. Just a bit..."
Trang Tran
"O’Connell Street, High Street, Vulcan lane and the adjoining end of Shortland street, boast some of the few older buildings within Auckland City...."
Trace
"It was my dining experience at O’Connell Street Bistro as one my good friend recommended we try and I was extraordinarily impressed. The service..."
Taylar W
"Outstanding food and service - we had a lovely waitress from Toronto and very capable somelier who knew his wines! The food was sublime. The entree..."
Harper Jones
"Lovely, ambient atmosphere due to thoughtful touches such as the tableware and lighting. Varied menu in a really interesting wine list that contains..."
Sheridan Dickson
"The best customer service I have ever experienced! Staff is so attentive and makes sure you have a good time. Food was divine and wine was perfectly..."
Julia Heinze
"Great valentines day special 5 course degustation with 4 wines paired, excellent service and..."
Karne Steel
"Amazing course within 60$ for 4 course and 40$ with wines. Nice and kind staffs, delicious food in..."
전정연
"Auckland and NZ fine dinning icon still going strong.Great service amazing food incredible wine..."
Sion Stavrovski
"Lovely little restaurant in the CBD of Auckland, recommended to us by the staff of the Gin Bar this place has a simple elegance with friendly staff..."
Daniel Martin
"• they warmly welcome you. •the hospitality outstanding! • the food wasn’t food in my opinion, it was an art brought to you on a nicely..."
Abdulla Binthalith
"One of the best restaurants in town. The food is amazing and the service is superior. Monay worth..."
Davide
Spqr Cafe & Bar
80/100 (1421 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
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After-hours
Dinner
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Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Duck Confit
Oyster
Confit
Calamari
Seafood Paella
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
European
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Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"It's Friday, drizzly and we're in need of some light on a cloudy day. Thank you SPQR for being there for us. Service was great and the food..."
Amindha Fernando
"The paella is good. Tiramisu is freshly make in the morning, but the cake layer a bit too moisturising for..."
Chelsey
"The pasta is the best I’ve had in..."
Xizhe Qiu
"Beautiful food. Fantastic service Love the outdoor seating on a sunny day. The interior can get a little dark if you don’t have a seat right by the..."
Chan Can Eat
"Really nice vibes! Went there on a Saturday for the restaurant month deal which is really worth it. You can get 3 course, appetiser, a main and a..."
Annie Low
"It can be a romantic dinner with warm and cozy ambience. The food portions are much bigger than we expected which are absolutely worthy for their..."
Sarah Tran
"Had the most wonderful lunch here today. The bottomless lunch special. 3 courses with a cocktail to start and unlimited rose wine. The food, service..."
Catherine Te Whare
"Been wanting to try out SPQR in a long time. Braved the storm and cold to have dinner here. We ordered the Seared scallops with Chorizo, was so fresh..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Service is always excellent, amazing cocktails and food. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. Great for special occasions...."
Girl On The Move
"Recommended by a colleague and what a recommendation. Romantic venue and attentive but not in your face staff. Starter was the char grilled squid...."
Flippynz
"Last time I visited this restaurant with my friends. We ordered Caesar salad with chicken, scampi tail linguini and Grilled Wakanui scotch fillet to..."
Paul McDonald
"One of the best service. Very helpful and friendly staff.., from the minute we entered we were taken care off all to the end. Spot on service and..."
Al Kumar
"My favorite restaurant, love this place. It has such a great atmosphere, lovely service and incredible food! I love the fettuccine, I get this a lot...."
Lorraine Ryan
"Ordered the cockles pasta. Great atmosphere and awesome wine! The pasta was not creamy at all, was really watery actually. I didn’t like it. Others..."
Hangrygirl
"Went here for my mum’s bday dinner. The food was really tasty. I had the eye fillet which was cooked perfectly. The only disappointment was that my..."
Erothman2
"Friendly service. Excellent food, well worth the wait. Will definitely be going back for sure. We ordered 3 mains and 1 starter as per photos. ..."
Brandon Li
"Had my 30th birthday celebration dinner here and everything was perfect! Amazing food and excellent service! Well worth every cent spent. Food did..."
Sammy
"Went here for a date and it was great. We only had drinks though since we've already had dinner. It's not loud which was good so we could hear each..."
Marggie Pascua
"Located on the buzzing streets of Ponsonby, SPQR is must for a nicer dine. The beautiful seating inside was a good choice as the outdoor seating..."
HJ
"We been here for lunch. Atomsphere is in tradtional style though good and comfert. Good attention as we get in. We had few beers, glass of wine,..."
Param Singh Nurowal
"Amazing! Food is consistantly good and the service is friendly. Wouldn't go on a thursday night or weekends as it gets really noisy (understandable..."
Ricky Zhou
"An institution you're bound to frequent.SPQR has stood the test of time simply by consistently providing great food with outstanding service...."
Yorkshire Pudding
"Came here tonight for desert with my friend after having dinner at Saan. We were lucky to get sit in a corner which is less noisy. We ordered two..."
Lily
"The service is quite good, we just looking for a good place for dinner and we saw so many younger locals dine in here, the food also very tasty...."
Geena Han
"I remember being very impressed by the quality of food from SPQR a couple of years ago. Revisited and found the quality was above average but not..."
Travels4Food
"Two things I go head over heals with when it comes to seafood is crab and scallop. SPQR has both! Hit the lunch menu $42 for both dishes and wine,..."
Alwayseating
"Had dinner here tonight, and managed to score a table outside on a nice spring evening! The food was amazing, the wine list was brilliant and the..."
Holly R
"Always on point!Superb food and fantastic service every single time!Have been here many times over the years and always a favorite to go to..."
Elouise
"Amazing food !!! I really love the vibe here , it's always fresh and the plates are perfect !!! I feel like I want to come back before leaving every..."
Debbie Sugrue
"Had dinner on a Sunday night. The duty manager helped to arrange a table for us, which happened to be a nicest spot in the restaurant. By the window..."
Jas HUANG
"I seem to have a love / hate relationship with SPQR which dates back to the mid 1990s when I would visit as a teenager to eat bread and aioli and..."
Garrick
"Surprisingly I haven't had the chance to go to SPQR ever before, but boy oh boy let me tell you it was on my top 5 to try list - it's very satisfying..."
Monique Porteous
"SPQR has been in business for over 30 years, & while some other places come & go, you can see why they are still going strong. They consistently..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Just had the most amazing meal, the seafood paella.. And then sticky date pudding! Delish! Great service and really friendly staff. I'm..."
Amanda B
"Great restaurant in Ponsonby for a more fine dining experience the pizza was great and the pork belly was amazing! Also love the wine list as they..."
Kat
"Overall a great experience. Waiter was enthusiastic and entertaining. Kerbside table was perfect for a bit of quiet as well as people watching. Food..."
Jon-Paul Fey
"I have an extremely interesting story. First I must say the food was good and staff were attentive. What proceeded that dinner was the most..."
DontScrewWihMaFood
"A nice restaurant for casual drinks or food. The environment is very lively and all of the staff were so friendly. The food was beautifully..."
Aniva Huang
"Best espresso martinis in Auckland! Trust me I've tried them at many bars and you cannot beat the ones here! This place has amazing vibe here too..."
Natalie
"I came here a few days ago for my birthday lunch as I was craving oysters! The oysters were delish and my vegetable linguine was tasty too. Great,..."
Loren Honey
"The place is beautiful. It oozes romance with its perfectly lit tables and a well thought out floor plan. We felt like we had privacy and space even..."
Rebecca Kennedy
"An Auckland institution for more years than I can count, there is a certain je ne sais quoi about SPQR. Grab a table on the sidewalk and people watch..."
Zoe Bowker
"Loved the dark, romantic and mysterious atmosphere Quite dark to dineTheir pizzas were yum and staff were friendly and attentive.Would..."
Thegreeats
"We found SPQR'S food to be delicious and the service impeccable.We ordered the calamari and scallops to start which were both cooked and..."
Zamily
"First time in Aukland and a random friendly New Zealander recommended S.P.Q.R As a big Asterix and Obelix fan I hoped to dine like a Gaul in..."
Frans Pretorius
"Always a 5/5 here. It's a bit cliche but I LOVE this place. Nothing better than sharing a few bottle of vino, people watching and eating their..."
Louise MacNaughton
"The only thing stopping this from a 5 is the fact you literally get 4 chips with your steak... Not even half decent size ones either. The scotch..."
Birdman
"Their fish stew is second to none, very flavoursome seafood served on a huge plate. We dined their on my partner's birthday, and these guys didn't..."
Hung Quoc Bui
"We had the cajun chicken pizza which was lovely and crisp but the tiramisu was drenched in syrup. Lovely flavour though and always great efficient..."
Catherine Grimshaw
"Great birthday catch up.Loved sitting outside watching everyone go by. Awesome lunch of paella and risotto with some geogeous ..."
Tracy F
"Risotto dish is on point!, pizza is on point! pasta is on point... the food is hella good!! This is an iconic restaurant  on Ponsonby road and for..."
Gidz Khalifa
"Lovely service here by far the most comfortable I have ever been in a restaurant ! Great calamari and mussels ! GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015..."
Tafara Chaparanganda
"Always a pleasure dining at SPQR, friendly staff that pride themselves on their amazing service and attention to detail! the oysters are to die for..."
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
"Had dinner here a few months ago and it was as good as I was told. I had a duck dish which was cooked perfectly. The service was fantastic and the..."
Sarah Parke
"I've been here a few times and the food is always good - although I do order the same thing all the time, either the duck confit which is really good..."
Charlene Weaver
"Wandered in here with a friend for dinner after our original intended restaurant wasn't an option. We didn't quite realise how pricey the menu was,..."
Helena Chen
"Went to SPQR for lunch in a sunday with my boyfriend and his group of mates, there were about 15 of us and we were seated at one long table. We were..."
Nyssa
"The service here is always fantastic. Friendly and helpful waiters are a big plus! Food is amazing, always love their chicken fettuccine. My bf and..."
WongTable
"Love the ambience of this place! Food is even better! The staff are always so lively and friendly. I love their pizza and fettuccine, but for me the..."
Sushmita Ann Daswani
"To be honest, my last visit was a little more miss, than hit, however with a large group outing on the cards I was willing to keep an open mind and..."
Minily
"Arrived about 7pm Thursday very busy but had booked a table. Waitor was very lovely and entertaining an showed us to table. We ordered the Garlic..."
Paris
"Went here with the kids at 5.30 so we were only offered the streamlined menu. We all had pizza (2 x margaritas, 1 x pepperoni, 1x chorizo). The..."
Austin
"To celebrate Mandah finding a new job, I decided to take her here tonight! I've always enjoyed dining here and thought it'd be perfect and it pretty..."
SS
"Went on a recommendation from a good friend who used to live in Auckland. Tried to book but was told no bookings for two.We were seated out the..."
Willstar
"Great Atmosphere. I agree with the comment below about the freshen up, although I still thought it was a great spot. The atmosphere is exciting, food..."
CLuTZ
"Came here with a rather large group in a weeknight for a late dinner. The service was really good (if I had to be picky the waitress could've smiled..."
Lozalock
"I came here with a group of girls for an early Xmas dinner and we had a spot inside, near the entrance. We were seated and offered the menu and..."
Linny
"Went for my birthday  dinner here (booking for 6.30pm on a saturday). The place was roaring with chatter and conversation. We were seated in the..."
Riddhi
"I recently visted this restaurant in the afternoon in winter the cocktail i had was delicious despite the bartender being new, this bar is..."
Heidi M
"Unquestionably superb! SPQR deserves a 7 out of 5 in my opinion. It has lasted the test of time with its perennial coolness, serving sensational food..."
Frank
"Always consistently good foods. Excellent service.Good atmosphere. Little concern is bit dark at night.Overall wonderful..Especially..."
Jason
"We had a table of 8 for dinner on Friday night.The service was fantastic, and they were very busy.The Food was divine,hot, tasty and..."
Barry Lampp
"Hot waiters just made it even more enjoyble but really the food and service is fantastic only downside to the place its too dark inside and decor is..."
Kali Windmill
"Had lunch here during the week. This place was, and is always, packed to the rafters at any time of it's opening hours and quite rightly it should..."
Alex Young
"An old favorite. One of the best places in Auckland to meet a girlfriend for a lunch and people watch. Friendly and snobbish all at the same time -..."
Emma
"Very friendly service, the cocktails are so yum! Would have given 5 stars but the pasta dish I had was not too great. Overall a great..."
Sharleen
"Love the fact that SPQR is open so late and you cant beat one of their crispy based pizzas with a good glass of wine after a show. The caprese salad..."
Nicola Richards
"I had the steak meal. Was yum, even the vegetables! Quite a busy..."
Donna
"Always a pleasure eating here, try the Payaya, perfect for two, staff are fanciful, and very entertaining and make you feel looked after, in a great..."
Lane Manson
"great dining experiance delicious pizza, good steak too. Really enjoyed their good desserts. The Creme brulee was the most intense, good serving size..."
Burzin Colah
"classyvery attentive service - genuine, friendly staffexcellent foodthumbs..."
The Guppy
"After another local eatery wouldn't let a voucher in with less than a week's notice we lunched at a perenial favourite, SPQR. Tempted as I was by the..."
Flyingkiwi
"Very good food, everything was amazing! Love the vibe of the place, perfect for date nights! Loved the eye fillet beef carpaccio! It just melts to..."
Kleeyann Seroma
"Four of dined us in the Portico area of the famed SPQR in Ponsonby last evening. Chef Luis visited out table and suggested the Sirloin Steak and..."
beauregard fielding
"SPQR has almost immediately become one of my favorite places to visit. The staff are some of the most lovely and considerate people. The food is to a..."
Destiny Edwards
"The spaghetti and rib-eye steak are really delicious. Taste so good and the service is also very nice. Tiramisu is amazing that we order an..."
Rick Shen
"Everything we ordered tasted great, but the highlight goes to the scampi linguine and tiramisu! Also liked how the focaccia came with multiple..."
J M
"Another Italian restaurant in Auckland that you must try. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent, with waiters and waitresses..."
Nathan
"Enjoyed the seafood pasta, not too oily nor salty. Would keen to go back and try the other type of pasta..."
Lo Kerry
"Excellent dining experience. Warm service. Food was great. love the Oven snapper on risotto, love it. Seafood pasta really worth. The sticky date..."
Simon M
"Sunday night for dinner, loved it, great couple vibe as well as family vibe. Everything was so good, loved the snapper and my husband ate the rib eye..."
Tracey Gumaka
"Went on Father's Day. Great place and food was good. Had to wait a bit between the starters and mains but understandable because it was busy..."
Edmund Lee
"The chicken liver pate taste so good and the spaghetti we have are..."
Janet Wang
"2nd visit to SPQR and it was just as delicious as the first time. Service is good and the menu has something for everyone. Don't skip dessert either,..."
Ben Haller
"Excellent meal, service and cocktails. Every dish was flavoursome, good size and delicious. Cocktails were all excellent and arrived very promptly...."
Joel Edwards