The French Café is situated at 210 Symonds Street, Auckland.
View Location Map. Convenient parking.
Ph : 09 377 1911

Open for dinner: Tuesday - Saturday from 6pm
Open for lunch: Fridays only.
December Lunches: Open for lunch Tues - Fri in December.

Reservations:
Please call: 09 377 1911

Group bookings and private functions:
The entire French Cafe is available for private functions on Sunday and Monday throughout the year.
However, our backroom (45 pax) which flows out on to our courtyard can be used for group bookings or private events any day of the week. The courtyard can be used for pre dinner drinks, canapés and dining under the canopy in warmer months. We can accommodate almost all occasions, corporate and private.
To discuss your event please call 09 377 1911.

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The French Café offers contemporary European cuisine in a sophisticated and intimate environment.

The restaurant has a relaxed bar for pre and post dinner drinks, conservatory room over looking the courtyard and courtyard dining when weather permits.

Distinct dining areas are available for group bookings offering privacy, comfort and alfresco dining.

Simon Wright is the Chef/Owner of the restaurant. He has trained in Europe´s top Hotels and Michelin Star Restaurants. Simon changes the menu monthly in order to utilise the best ingredients available.

Creghan Molloy Wright is the Maitre´d/Owner of the restaurant. The service is professional and welcoming. The waiting staff have an excellent understanding of the wines available, sourced from New Zealand, Australia and France.

With the combination of food and wine offered, there is no doubt that this is a unique dining experience.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

The French Café has been attributed some of the highest calibre restaurant awards and nominations.

2009
The 2009 Metro Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards: Runner up, Best Fine Dining.

2008
Winner Best Smart Dining in the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2008
The 2008 Metro Magazine Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards: Supreme Winner

2007
The 2007 Metro Magazine Corbans Restaurant of the Year Awards: Best Formal Restaurant
The 2007 Metro Magazine Corbans Restaurant of the Year Awards: Best Service

2006
The 2006 Metro Corbans Restaurant of the Year Awards Supreme Winner
The 2006 Metro Corbans Restaurant of the Year Awards Best Service: Creghan Molloy Wright
Best Fine Dining Restaurant: The French Café
Cuisine Magazine Restaurant of the Year.
Metro Magazine. Best fine dining restaurant.
Metro Magazine Readers Pick, Best fine dining restaurant.

2005
Canvas, Weekend Herald, Best of the Year.
The Metro Restaurant of the Year Supreme Winner
Metro Magazine. Best fine dining restaurant.
Metro Magazine Readers Pick, Best fine dining restaurant.
Cuisine Magazine Restaurant of The Year Finalist.

2004
Metro Magazine Restaurant Of The Year: Winner
Viva Restaurant of the Year.

And others…
Lewisham Award — Simon Wright — Most Outstanding Chef 2003.
One of Auckland’s top five Restaurants, Metro Magazine 2003.
One of Auckland’s top 10 Restaurants, Viva, New Zealand Herald 2002.
5 Stars Metro Magazine 2002.
Metro Magazine 2001 Restaurant of The Year nomination.
Michael Guy Restaurant Guide 2002 — Auckland Winner
Cuisine Magazine 2002 Restaurant of The Year nomination.
Home and Entertaining Magazine Restaurant Guide, Restaurant of The Year nomination 2001
Australian Vogue 2001
Leighton Smith and Vic Williams 1ZB Restaurant Review 2000
Cuisine Restaurant Guide 2000