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Le Garde-manger
88/100 (2097 ratings)
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"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