About Us
— a truly sophisticated dining experience —The French Café is a partnership between husband and wife team Creghan Molloy Wright, Restaurant Manager, and Simon Wright, Executive Chef. They are assisted by Matthew Aitchison, Maitre ‘d and Sebastian Hindrichs, Head Chef.
Creghan’s warm, attentive and professional service blends her years of knowledge and natural hospitality. Her experienced staff are there to assist you with your food and wine choices and guide you through your dining experience. The cellar concentrates on premium wines from New Zealand, France and Australia.
Simon has trained in Europe’s top hotels and Michelin Star restaurants. His modern french food combines classical cuisine with a contemporary approach to ingredients and technique. The flavours are clean, precise and intense with an emphasis on fresh local product and seasonality. The restaurant offers a chef’s tasting, a six course tasting, as well as an a la carte menu which is designed to be enjoyed in four courses.
The restaurant is separated into three areas with a seating capacity of up to 80 people. There is a relaxed bar for pre and post dinner drinks, conservatory room overlooking the courtyard and courtyard dining in the warmer months. Distinct dining areas are available for group bookings offering privacy, comfort and alfresco dining.
The French Café has consistently been awarded for the fine dining experience that it so outstandingly offers.
A La Carte
— summer —First
KINGFISH SASHIMI
apple jelly, caviar, shaved fennel, verjus, creme fraiche 20
FAUX FOIE GRAS
duck rillettes, jasmine, spiced pears, apple caramel, crisp bread 20
SOUTH ISLAND WHITEBAIT SANDWICH
lemon mayonnaise, cos lettuce, watercress 20
WATERMELON, TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD
mint, fresh curd, gazpacho sorbet 20
SPANNER CRAB RISOTTO
pearl barley, shellfish essence, frozen mustard 20
Second
ROASTED FRENCH GOATS CHEESE
caramelised onion, fig and beetroot tart, red wine syrup 26
CARAMELISED VEAL SWEETBREADS
langoustine, carrots, almonds, gingerbread 26
POACHED CRAYFISH
chicken jelly, sweet corn, enoki mushrooms, ginger, white radish 26
ORGANIC EGG YOLK RAVIOLI
smoked potato, asparagus, peas, parmesan, jamon 26
QUAIL B'STILLA
poached apricot, cinnamon, pistachio, chickpea, yoghurt 26
Third
CRISPY ROAST DUCKLING
sweet spices, asian greens, mandarin, kumara 45
PINK ROASTED LAMB
peas, feta, mint, smoked tomatoes, white bean puree, pancetta 45
FRESH FISH
almonds, green beans, wild prawns, cauliflower cream, iberico ham 45
DRY-AGED BEEF
fresh wasabi butter, coconut ash, eggplant, shitake, sweet onions 45
SOFT POLENTA
artichokes, pumpkin, zucchini flowers, ricotta, pine nuts, lemon oil 45
Fourth
A SELECTION OF FRENCH CHEESES
quince paste, house crackers 26
CHOCOLATE FUDGE SUNDAE
double cream ice-cream 14
FRENCH CHOCOLATE
spiced cherries, chocolate crumb, coconut, cherry sorbet 20
CARAMEL PEAR
broken pastry, apple custard, almond, sultanas, dulce de leche 20
CREME BRULEE
vanilla peaches, raspberries, champagne, white peach sorbet 20
STRAWBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BOMBE ALASKA
strawberry jus, rhubarb 20
CHOCOLATE PRALINE TRUFFLES 14
Vegetarian
— 6 course tasting menu —WATERMELON, TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD
mint, fresh curd, gazpacho sorbet
ORGANIC EGG YOLK RAVIOLI
smoked potato, asparagus, peas, parmesan
ROASTED FRENCH GOATS CHEESE
caramelised onion, beetroot and fig tart, red wine syrup
SOFT POLENTA
artichokes, pumpkin, zucchini flowers, ricotta, pine nuts, lemon oil
POACHED STRAWBERRIES
buttermilk, raspberry, watermelon, rose
FRENCH CHOCOLATE
spiced cherries, chocolate crumb, coconut, cherry sorbet
—110
Wine Pairing
—65
The vegetarian menu is created daily and subject to change.
A vegetarian chef's tasting menu is available on request. Prices include GST.
Wine
WINES BY THE GLASS |
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Champagne |
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| FRANCE | |||
| NV | LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER | REIMS | 26 |
Methode Champenoise |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| NV | NO 1 FAMILY ESTATE CUVEE BRUT METHODE CHAMPENOISE | MARLBOROUGH | 16 |
White Wines |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2010 |
BRICK BAY PINOT GRIS |
MATAKANA | 15 |
| 2010 |
PASQUALE GEWURZTRAMINER |
WAITAKI VALLEY, OTAGO | 14 |
| 2009 | ESCARPMENT PINOT BLANC | MARTINBOROUGH | 13 |
| 2006 | PYRAMID VALLEY LEBECCA RIESLING | MARLBOROUGH | 14 |
| 2011 |
CRAGGY RANGE TE MUNA ROAD |
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| SAUVIGNON BLANC | MARTINBOROUGH | 14 | |
| 2010 |
THE 3RD MAN SAUVIGNON SEMILLON |
WAIPARA | 15 |
| 2007 | JOHN FORREST COLLECTION THE WHITE | ||
| VIOGNIER PINOT GRIS SAUVIGNON BLANC | |||
| CHARDONNAY GEWURZTRAMINER | MARLBOROUGH | 18 | |
| 2010 |
ATA RANGI PETRIE CHARDONNAY |
MARTINBOROUGH | 17 |
| 2008 |
KAWARAU RESERVE CHARDONNAY |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 13 |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 | GISSELBRECHT PINOT GRIS | ALSACE | 15 |
| 2009 | LUCIEN ALBRECHT RESERVE | ||
| GEWURZTRAMINER | ALSACE | 16 | |
| 2008 | ARTHUR METZ CUVEE | ||
| ANNE LAURE RIESLING | ALSACE | 14 | |
| 2009 | CHATEAU DE LAR RAGOTIERE | ||
| SEVRE ET MAINE MUSCADET | LOIRE VALLEY | 13 | |
| 2009 | DOMAINE VIEUX PRECHE SANCERRE | LOIRE VALLEY | 14 |
| 2009 |
DOMAINE FERRATON ET FILS LA MATINIERE |
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| CROZES HERMITAGE MARSANNE | RHONE VALLEY | 16 | |
| 2008 | CHAMPALOU VOUVRAY | LOIRE VALLEY | 15 |
| 2008 | MOREAU NAUDET | CHABLIS | 16 |
| 2009 | VINCENT GIRARDIN CUVEE | ||
| SAINT VINCENT BLANC | COTE DE BEAUNE | 16 | |
Rose |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2010 | CHATEAU ROUBINE CRU CLASSE | COTE DE PROVENCE | 16 |
Red Wines |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2007 |
SURVEYOR THOMSON PINOT NOIR |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 20 |
| 2009 |
NEUDORF TOM’S BLOCK PINOT NOIR |
NELSON | 17 |
| 2006 |
SCHUBERT CABERNET MERLOT |
WAIRARAPA | 80 |
| 2008 |
ATA RANGI CELEBRE |
MARTINBOROUGH | 85 |
| 2007 |
RUNNER DUCK SYRAH |
MATAKANA | 80 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2008 |
GRANT BURGE HOLY TRINITY |
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| GRENACHE SYRAH MOURVEDRE | BAROSSA | 19 | |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2005 | VINCENT GIRARDIN CUVEE | ||
| SAINT VINCENT ROUGE | COTE DE BEAUNE | 18 | |
| 2007 | CHATEAU CAPBERN GASQUETON | ST ESTEPHE | 18 |
| 2009 |
BEAURENARD RASTEAU |
COTE DU RHONE VILLAGES | 17 |
Dessert Wines |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 | ESCARPMENT HINEMOA RIESLING | MARTINBOROUGH | 16 |
| 2010 |
MILLTON CLOS SAMUEL VIOGNIER |
GISBORNE | 19 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2010 |
TORBRECK THE BOTHIE MUSCAT |
BAROSSA | 19 |
| FRANCE | |||
| NV | DOMAINE DU MAS BLANC BANYULS | ROUSSILLON | 16 |
| 2010a | M. CHAPOUTIER | ||
| MUSCAT DE BEAUMES DE VENISE | RHONE | 18 | |
| 2007 | CHATEAU BELINGARD MONBAZILLAC | SOUTH WEST FRANCE | 12 |
| 2008 | CHATEAU VILLEFRANCHE SAUTERNES | BORDEAUX | 16 |
| 2007 | BAUMARD COTEAUX DU LAYON | LOIRE VALLEY | 15 |
WINES BY THE BOTTLE |
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Champagne |
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| FRANCE | |||
| NV | LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER | REIMS | 155 |
| 2004 | LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT VINTAGE | REIMS | 230 |
| 2004 | LOUIS ROEDERER BLANC DE BLANCS | REIMS | 220 |
| 2006 | LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT ROSE | REIMS | 220 |
| 2004 | LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL | REIMS | 490 |
| NV | LOUIS ROEDERER DEMI SEC | REIMS | 150 |
| 1997 | LAURENT PERRIER ALEXANDRA ROSE | TOURS-SUR-MARNE | 600 |
| NV | BILLECART-SALMON BRUT RESERVE | MAREUIL-SUR-AY | 155 |
| 1998 | VEUVE CLIQUOT LA GRANDE DAME | REIMS | 380 |
| 2002 | DOM PERIGNON | EPERNAY | 400 |
| 2002 | PERRIER-JOUET BELLE EPOQUE ROSE | EPERNAY | 550 |
| 2002 | PERRIER-JOUET BELLE EPOQUE | EPERNAY | 380 |
| 1996 | BOIZEL JOYAU DE FRANCE MILLESIME | EPERNAY | 380 |
| 1998 | PALMES D’OR BRUT VINTAGE | EPERNAY | 390 |
Methode Champenoise |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| NV | NO 1 FAMILY ESTATE CUVEE BRUT | MARLBOROUGH | 78 |
| 2006 | CLOUDY BAY PELORUS | MARLBOROUGH | 95 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| NV | JANSZ BRUT CUVEE | TASMANIA | 58 |
Rose |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 | WOOING TREE | CENTRAL OTAGO | 50 |
| 2011 | ATA RANGI | MARTINBOROUGH | 52 |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2010 | CHATEAU ROUBINE CRU CLASSE | COTE DE PROVENCE | 75 |
Pinot Blanc |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 | PYRAMID VALLEY KERNER | MARLBOROUGH | 73 |
| 2009 | ESCARPMENT | MARTINBOROUGH | 58 |
Pinot Gris |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 |
AMISFIELD |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 72 |
| 2008 |
MOUNTFORD ESTATE |
WAIPARA | 63 |
| 2009 |
KUMEU RIVER |
KUMEU | 62 |
| 2010 |
MISHA’S VINEYARD DRESS CIRCLE |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 59 |
| 2011 |
ATA RANGI LISMORE |
MARTINBOROUGH | 75 |
| 2010 |
NEUDORF MOUTERE |
NELSON | 78 |
| 2010 |
BRICK BAY |
MATAKANA | 68 |
| 2007 |
HERZOG |
MARLBOROUGH | 95 |
| 2010 |
TAKATU |
MATAKANA | 72 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2008 | HENSCHKE LITTLE HAMPTON | ADELAIDE HILLS | 92 |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 | GISSELBRECHT | ALSACE | 66 |
| 2006 |
DOMAINE SCHLUMBERGER |
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| GRAND CRU KITTERLE | ALSACE | 150 | |
| 2007 |
DOMAINE MARCEL DEISS |
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| 1ER CRU ENGELGARTEN | ALSACE | 160 | |
Viognier |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2010 | ELEPHANT HILL | HAWKES BAY | 59 |
| 2007 | JOHN FORREST COLLECTION THE WHITE | MARLBOROUGH | 80 |
| 2007 | HERZOG | MARLBOROUGH | 100 |
Muscadet |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 | CHATEAU LA RAGOTIERE SEVRE ET MAINE | LOIRE VALLEY | 60 |
Grenache Blanc, Marsanne |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 | DOMAINE FERRATON ET FILS LA MATINIERE | ||
| CROZES HERMITAGE BLANC | RHONE VALLEY | 75 | |
| 2007 | DOMAINE CLOS LA ROQUETE | ||
| CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE | RHONE VALLEY | 150 | |
Gewurztraminer |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2010 | PASQUALE | WAITAKI VALLEY, OTAGO | 60 |
| 2010 | JOHANNESHOF | MARLBOROUGH | 72 |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2005 | DOMAINE WILLM GRAND CRU HENGST | ALSACE | 77 |
| 2009 | LUCIEN ALBRECHT RESERVE | ALSACE | 70 |
Riesling |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2010 |
VYNFIELDS CLASSIC |
MARTINBOROUGH | 68 |
| 2008 |
VILLA MARIA SINGLE VINEYARD FLETCHER |
MARLBOROUGH | 54 |
| 2010 |
VALLI OLD VINE RIESLING |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 65 |
| 2010 |
THE 3RD MAN |
WAIPARA | 58 |
| 2006 |
PYRAMID VALLEY LEBECCA |
MARLBOROUGH | 60 |
| 2008 |
DANCING WATERS ONEUKU |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 70 |
| 2010 |
ARHCER MCRAE |
MARTINBOROUGH | 72 |
| 2009 |
PEGASUS BAY BEL CANTO DRY |
WAIPARA | 75 |
| 2008 |
DRY RIVER |
MARTINBOROUGH | 125 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2009 | LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES | MARGARET RIVER | 70 |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2008 | ARTHUR METZ CUVEE ANNE LAURE | ALSACE | 62 |
Albarino |
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| SPAIN | |||
| 2010 | SIN PALABRAS CASTROVALDES | RIAS BAIXAS | 78 |
Vouvray |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2008 | CHAMPALOU | LOIRE VALLEY | 69 |
Chenin Blanc |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 | MILLTON TE ARAI VINEYARD | GISBORNE | 62 |
Semillon |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2008 | CLEARVIEW RESERVE | HAWKES BAY | 68 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 |
CLOS MARGUERITE AGED ON LEES |
MARLBOROUGH | 62 |
| 2011 |
CRAGGY RANGE TE MUNA ROAD |
MARTINBOROUGH | 58 |
| 2007 |
ARA RESOLUTE |
MARLBOROUGH | 63 |
| 2007 |
FOXES ISLAND |
MARLBOROUGH | 60 |
| 2010 |
NEUDORF |
NELSON | 58 |
| 2007 |
CLOUDY BAY TE KOKO MARLBOROUGH |
MARLBOROUGH | 105 |
| 2008 |
DADA 1 |
HAWKES BAY | 100 |
| 2008 |
PARITUA GRACE SAUVIGNON SEMILLON |
HAWKES BAY | 72 |
| 2010 |
THE 3RD MAN SAUVIGNON SEMILLON |
WAIPARA | 60 |
| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 | DOMAINE VIEUX PRECHE SANCERRE | LOIRE VALLEY | 78 |
| 2008 | DOMAINE DE LADOUCETTE COMTE LAFOND | LOIRE VALLEY | 120 |
Chardonnay |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2010 | ODYSSEY RESERVE ILIAD | GISBORNE | 68 |
| 2007 | FOXES ISLAND | MARLBOROUGH | 80 |
| 2010 | MA MAISON | MARTINBOROUGH | 95 |
| 2009 | OLSSENS CHARCOAL JOE | CENTRAL OTAGO | 75 |
| 2010 | ATA RANGI PETRIE | MARTINBOROUGH | 72 |
| 2008 | KAWARAU RESERVE | CENTRAL OTAGO | 60 |
| 2008 | PEGASUS BAY VIRTUOSO | WAIPARA | 120 |
| 2009 | KENNEDY POINT CUVEE EVE | WAIHEKE ISLAND | 90 |
| 2010 | TE MATA ELSTON | HAWKES BAY | 80 |
| 2009 | MAHI | MARLBOROUGH | 58 |
| 2006 | KUMEU RIVER | KUMEU | 86 |
| 2010 | MAN OF WAR | WAIHEKE ISLAND | 65 |
| 2008 | TIRITIRI RESERVE | GISBORNE | 98 |
| 2009 | FELTON ROAD BLOCK 2 | CENTRAL OTAGO | 100 |
| 2009 | CLOS DE ST ANNE | GISBORNE | 135 |
| 2007 |
HERZOG |
MARLBOROUGH | 110 |
| 2008 | PYRAMID VALLEY LIONS TOOTH | CANTERBURY | 200 |
| 2006 | BELL HILL | WAIPARA | 250 |
| 2006 | TOM | HAWKE’S BAY | 165 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2009 | PHILIP SHAW THE ARCHITECT | ORANGE | 82 |
| 2008 | GIACONDA NANTUA LES DEUX | VICTORIA | 165 |
| USA | |||
| 2008 | FLOWERS | SONOMA COAST | 195 |
White Burgundy |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 | VINCENT GIRARDIN | ||
| CUVEE SAINT VINCENT | COTE DE BEAUNE | 76 | |
| 2008 | BRET BROTHERS CLIMAT LA MARTINE | MACON-UCHIZY | 95 |
| 2008 | VINCENT GIRARDIN VIEILLES VIGNES | PULIGNY-MONTRACHET | 189 |
| 2007 | DOMAINE JEAN-MARC BOILLOT | PULIGNY-MONTRACHET | 240 |
| 2007 | DOMAINE PAUL PILLOT LES MAZURES | CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET | 164 |
| 2005 |
DOMAINE LATOUR GIRAUD |
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| 1ER CRU MEURSAULT GENEVRIERES | MEURSAULT | 250 | |
| 2004 |
JEAN BOILLOT ET FILS |
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| 1ER CRU CLOS DE LA MOUCHERE | PULIGNY MONTRACHET | 300 | |
| 2007 | DOMAINE EMILIAN GILLET QUINTAINE | VIRE-CLESSE | 95 |
| 2005 | DOMAINE DE L'ARLOT LA GERBOTTE | NUIT ST GEORGES | 170 |
| 2004 | HENRI BOILLOT 1ER CRU LES GENEVRIERES | MEURSAULT | 350 |
| 2008 | BERNARD MOREAU | CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET | 150 |
| 2007 | DOMAINE LA SOUFRANDIERE | POUILLY-VINZELLES | 120 |
| 2005 | DOMAINE CAPITAIN-GAGNEROT 1ER CRU | COTE DE BEAUNE | 166 |
| LES HAUTES MOROTTES | |||
| 2007 | DOMAINE LATOUR-GIRAUD | MEURSAULT | 170 |
| 2007 | SAUMAIZE MICHELIN | POUILLY FUISSE | 118 |
| 2004 | JEAN BOILLOT 1ER CRU LES VERGELESSES | SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE | 195 |
| 1998 | BONNEAU DU MARTRAY GRAND CRU | ||
| CORTON CHARLEMAGNE | COTE DE BEAUNE | 300 | |
| 2008 | MOREAU NAUDET | CHABLIS | 78 |
| 2005 | LOUIS MICHEL ET FILS | ||
| GRAND CRU GRENOUILLES | CHABLIS | 220 | |
| 2007 | VINCENT DAUVISSAT | CHABLIS | 110 |
| 2007 | VINCENT DAUVISSAT 1ER CRU LA FOREST | CHABLIS | 155 |
Pinot Noir |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 |
CARRICK |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 100 |
| 2008 |
FOXES ISLAND |
MARLBOROUGH | 85 |
| 2007 |
SURVEYOR THOMSON |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 95 |
| 2008 |
GREENHOUGH |
NELSON | 65 |
| 2009 |
JULICHER 99 ROWS |
MARTINBOROUGH | 75 |
| 2008 |
CLOS HENRI |
MARLBOROUGH | 88 |
| 2009 |
PEGASUS BAY |
WAIPARA | 115 |
| 2009 |
NEUDORF TOM’S BLOCK |
NELSON | 78 |
| 2009 |
BURN COTTAGE |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 120 |
| 2008 |
PISA RANGE BLACK POPLAR |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 105 |
| 2009 |
CHURTON |
MARLBOROUGH | 88 |
| 2009 |
WILD EARTH |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 90 |
| 2008 |
TE HERA |
MARTINBOROUGH | 78 |
| 2009 |
PASQUALE |
HAKATARAMEA VALLEY, OTAGO | 98 |
| 2008 |
SERESIN SUN AND MOON |
MARLBOROUGH | 250 |
| 2009 |
PYRAMID VALLEY COWLEY |
MARLBOROUGH | 120 |
| 2008 |
FELTON ROAD BLOCK 5 |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 195 |
| 2007 |
FELTON ROAD BLOCK 3 |
CENTRAL OTAGO | 220 |
| 2006 |
BELL HILL OLD WEKA PASS ROAD |
CANTERBURY | 144 |
| 2004 |
BELL HILL OLD WEKA PASS ROAD C |
ANTERBURY | 220 |
| 2009 |
ATA RANGI |
MARTINBOROUGH | 160 |
| 2003 |
ATA RANGI |
MARTINBOROUGH | 260 |
| 2008 |
HANS HERZOG |
MARLBOROUGH | 140 |
| 2005 |
HANS HERZOG |
MARLBOROUGH | 180 |
| 2006 |
DRY RIVER |
MARTINBOROUGH | 260 |
| 2004 |
DRY RIVER |
MARTINBOROUGH | 280 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2010 | MARCHAND AND BURCH MOUNT BARROW | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 180 |
| USA | |||
| 2007 | CRISTOM VINEYARD MT JEFFERSON | OREGON | 100 |
Red Burgundy |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2007 | POTEL-AVIRON CRU MORGON COTE DU PUY | BEAUJOLAIS | 89 |
| 2007 | DENIS BACHELET | COTE DE NUITS VILLAGES | 140 |
| 2007 | DOMAINE DE L’ARLOT | COTES DE NUITS | 145 |
| COTES DE CHAPEAU | VILLAGES | ||
| 2005 | DOMAINE MONNOT MARANGES 1ER CRU | ||
| CLOS DE LA BOUTIERE | COTE DE BEAUNE | 125 | |
| 2007 | DOMAINE BLAIN GAGNARD 1ER CRU | CHASSAGNE | 190 |
| CLOS ST JEAN | MONTRACHET | ||
| 2003 | BERTRAND AMBROISE AUX DAMAUDES | VOSNE ROMANEE | 225 |
| 2001 | DOMAINE DE L’ARLOT 1ER CRU FORETS | NUITS ST GEORGE | 300 |
| 2007 | DOMAINE JOBLOT GIVRY 1ER CRU | COTES | 135 |
| CELLIER AUX MOINES | CHALONNAISE | ||
| 2005 | VINCENT GIRARDIN CUVEE ST VINCENT | COTE DE BEAUNE | 81 |
| 2004 | MONTILLE 1ER CRU LES PERRIERES | BEAUNE | 200 |
| 2007 | DOMAINE MONGEARD-MUGNERET | ||
| GRAND CRU GRANDS ECHEZEAUX | COTES DE NUITS | 350 | |
| 2005 |
DOMAINE TOLLOT-BEAUT |
CHOREY LES BEAUNES | 160 |
| 2004 |
DOMAINE A. ET P. DE VILLAINE LES MONTOTS |
MERCUREY | 158 |
| 2001 | GEORGES DE VOGUE GRAND CRU | ||
| BONNES MARES | COTES DE NUITS | 800 | |
Cabernet, Cabernet Predominant |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2008 | MUDBRICK | WAIHEKE ISLAND | 67 |
| 2006 |
SCHUBERT |
WAIRARAPA | 80 |
| 2009 |
CLEARVIEW OLD OLIVE BLOCK |
HAWKES BAY | 100 |
| 2007 |
BRICK BAY MARTELLO ROCK |
MATAKANA | 62 |
| 2005 |
HATTON ESTATE TAHI ONE |
HAWKES BAY | 140 |
| 2005 |
DESTINY BAY AEOLUS |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | 96 |
| 2009 |
TE MATA AWATEA |
HAWKES BAY | 85 |
| 2009 |
TE MATA COLERAINE |
HAWKES BAY | 160 |
| 2005 |
TE MATA COLERAINE |
HAWKES BAY | 180 |
| 2000 |
TE MATA COLERAINE |
HAWKES BAY | 230 |
| 1996 |
TE MATA COLERAINE |
HAWKES BAY | 250 |
| 1998 |
TOM |
HAWKES BAY | 290 |
| 2007 |
TE WHAU THE POINT |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | 110 |
| 2006 |
NEWTON FORREST CORNERSTONE |
HAWKES BAY | 115 |
| 2002 |
NEWTON FORREST CORNERSTONE |
HAWKES BAY | 115 |
| 1998 |
NEWTON FORREST CORNERSTONE |
HAWKES BAY | 140 |
| 2004 |
STONYRIDGE LAROSE |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | 200 |
| 1997 |
STONYRIDGE LAROSE |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | 300 |
| 1994 |
THE ANTIPODEAN |
MATAKANA | 600 |
| 1990 |
THE ANTIPODEAN |
MATAKAN | 400 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2008 | HOLLICK | COONAWARRA | 62 |
| 2009 |
HOWARD PARK MIAMUP |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 70 |
| 2007 |
ELDERTON |
BAROSSA | 75 |
| 2005 |
YALUMBA THE MENZIES |
COONAWARRA | 105 |
| 2006 |
CULLEN DIANA MADELINE |
MARGARET RIVER | 200 |
| 2002 |
JIM BARRY THE BENBOURNIE |
CLARE VALLEY | 190 |
| 2003 |
PENFOLDS BIN 389 MAGNUM (1.5L) |
BAROSSA | 240 |
Merlot, Merlot Predominant |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 | ALLUVIALE | HAWKES BAY | 78 |
| 2010 | CRAGGY RANGE TE KAHU | HAWKES BAY | 65 |
| 2008 |
CABLE BAY FIVE HILLS |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | 85 |
| 2006 |
PURIRI HILLS ESTATE |
CLEVEDON | 64 |
| 2008 |
PEGASUS BAY |
WAIPARA | 70 |
| 2008 |
TAKATU |
MATAKANA | 78 |
| 2007 |
TWO GATES OMAHU |
HAWKES BAY | 110 |
| 2002 |
HERZOG SPIRIT OF MARLBOROUGH |
MARLBOROUGH | 130 |
| 2009 |
DADA 2 |
HAWKES BAY | 150 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2006 | MOSS WOOD RIBBON VALE VINEYARD | MARGARET RIVER | 96 |
Bordeaux |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2007 | CHATEAU CAPBERN GASQUETON | ST ESTEPHE | 84 |
| 2006 | CHATEAU DU SEUIL | GRAVES | 98 |
| 2005 | CHATEAU PETIT BOCQ CRU BOURGEOIS | ST ESTEPHE | 122 |
| 2004 | CHATEAU FIGEAC GRAND CRU CLASSE | ST EMILION | 260 |
| 2000 | CHATEAU LANESSAN CRU BOURGEOIS | MEDOC | 190 |
| 1998 | CHATEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE 5EME CRU | PAUILLAC | 250 |
| 1996 | CHATEAU CALON SEGUR 3EME CRU | ST ESTEPHE | 420 |
| 2004 | CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE 2EME CRU | ST JULIEN | 170 |
| 1998 | CHATEAU SOUTARD GRAND CRU CLASSE | ST EMILION | 225 |
| 2001 | CHATEAU MALESCOT ST EXUPERY 3EME CRU | MARGAUX | 300 |
| 1998 | CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES 2EME CRU | ST JULIEN | 600 |
| 2001 | CHATEAU HAUT- BRION 1ER CRU CLASSE | GRAVES | 900 |
| 2001 | CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1ER CRU | PAUILLAC | 1200 |
Montepulciano |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2007 | HERZOG | MARLBOROUGH | 140 |
Languedoc |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2006 | MONT TAUCH FITOU CUVEE LES QUATRE | LANGUEDOC | 95 |
Syrah Viognier |
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| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2006 | YERING STATION | VICTORIA | 64 |
| 2003 | TORBRECK THE DESCENDANT | BAROSSA | 295 |
Rhone Valley |
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| FRANCE | |||
| 2009 |
BEAURENARD RASTEAU |
COTE DU RHONE VILLAGES | 85 |
| 2009 |
DOMAINE LES GRANDS |
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| BOIS CUVEE PHILIPPINE | COTE DU RHONE VILLAGES | 62 | |
| 2006 |
YANN CHAVE LE ROUVRE |
CROZES HERMITAGE | 112 |
| 2006 |
DOMAINE CLAPE RENAISSANCE |
CORNAS | 210 |
| 2009 |
CHAPOUTIER LA BERNARDINE |
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE | 150 |
| 2005 |
DOMAINE DU PEGAU |
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE | 240 |
| 2004 |
DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD BOISRENARD |
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE | 190 |
| 2001 |
DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD |
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE | 240 |
| 2002 |
JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE |
HERMITAGE | 450 |
Shiraz, Syrah |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2009 | FROMM LA STRADA | MARLBOROUGH | 75 |
| 2009 |
MAN O WAR DREADNOUGHT |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | 120 |
| 2008 |
ATA RANGI CELEBRE |
MARTINBOROUGH | 85 |
| 2007 | RUNNER DUCK | MATAKANA | 80 |
| 2008 | BRIDGE PA RESERVE | HAWKES BAY | 68 |
| 2006 | THE HAY PADDOCK | WAIHEKE ISLAND | 130 |
| 2005 | PROVIDENCE | MATAKANA | 195 |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| 2008 | GRANT BURGE HOLY TRINITY | BAROSSA | 90 |
| 2008 |
PENFOLDS BIN 138 |
COONAWARRA | 70 |
| 2008 |
PHILIP SHAW NO. 89 |
ORANGE | 145 |
| 2009 |
HEWITSON NED AND HENRYS |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | 65 |
| 2005 |
ELDERTON COMMAND |
BAROSSA | 195 |
| 2008 |
SPINIFEX ESPRIT GSM |
BAROSSA | 92 |
| 2005 |
ST HALLET OLD BLOCK |
BAROSSA | 140 |
| 1995 |
ST HALLET OLD BLOCK |
BAROSSA | 185 |
| 2007 |
HENSCHKE HENRYS SEVEN |
BAROSSA | 92 |
| 2006 |
HENSCHKE KEYNETON |
BAROSSA | 140 |
| 2000 |
CRAIGLEE |
VICTORIA | 180 |
Dessert Wines |
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| NEW ZEALAND | |||
| 2008 |
PEGASUS BAY FINALE NOBLE CHARDONNAY |
WAIPARA | 85 |
| 2010 |
MILLTON CLOS SAMUEL VIOGNIER |
GISBORNE | 75 |
| 2011 |
F SERIES PINOT GRIS VT |
MARLBOROUGH | 85 |
| 2008 |
ALLUVIALE ANOBLI BLANC |
HAWKES BAY | 92 |
| 2009 |
ESCARPMENT HINEMOA RIESLING |
MARTINBOROUGH | 62 |
| 2008 |
DRY RIVER LATE HARVEST RIESLING (750ML) |
MARTINBOROUGH | 145 |
| 2010 |
OLSSENS LIQUID GOLD |
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| LATE HARVEST GEWURZTRAMINER | OTAGO | 100 | |
| AUSTRALIA | |||
| NV | CAMPBELLS RUTHERGLEN TOKAY | VICTORIA | 60 |
| 2010 | TORBRECK THE BOTHIE MUSCAT | BAROSSA | 75 |
| 2007 | COOKOOTHAMA BOTRYTIS SEMILLON | RIVERINA | 68 |
| CANADA | |||
| 2006 | INNISKILLIN ICE WINE RIESLING | NIAGARA PENINSULA | 265 |
| FRANCE | |||
| NV | LOUIS ROEDERER DEMI SEC (750ML) | REIMS, CHAMPAGNE | 150 |
| NV | DOMAINE DU MAS BLANC BANYULS | ROUSSILLON | 64 |
| 2007 | BAUMARD COTEAUX DU LAYON | LOIRE VALLEY | 50 |
| 2007 | CHATEAU D’AYDIE PACHERENC | SOUTH WEST FRANCE | 74 |
| 2010 | M. CHAPOUTIER | ||
| MUSCAT BEAUMES DE VENISE | RHONE | 68 | |
| 2008 | CHATEAU VILLEFRANCHE SAUTERNES | BORDEAUX | 62 |
| 2007 | CHATEAU BELINGARD MONBAZILLAC | SOUTH WEST FRANCE | 48 |
| 2005 | CHATEAU DE FARGUES SAUTERNES | BORDEAUX | 250 |
| 2004 | CHATEAU RIEUSSEC SAUTERNES (750ML) | BORDEAUX | 360 |
| 1991 | CHATEAU D ‘YQUEM SAUTERNES (750ML) | BORDEAUX | 850 |
| 1999 | CHATEAU D ‘YQUEM SAUTERNES | BORDEAUX | 400 |
Gallery
Gifts
Vouchers
The French Café Vouchers are the perfect gift for loved ones, corporate “thank yous” and staff incentives.
Your voucher can be redeemed for any item (food, beverage or other) at The French Café. Vouchers expire 12 months after date of issue.
Cookbook
The French Café Cookbook features more than 80 of our very own recipes, stunning photography by Charlie Smith, and illuminating tales of the blood, sweat, tears and love that goes into running our restaurant.
The recipes range from the very straightforward to the highly ambitious; all have at some stage or another been served at The French Café.
Careers
— Current Opportunities —Senior Waitperson
We require an experienced full time professional person to join our team. An excellent opportunity for someone who is wanting to further their career and work with an experienced team of professionals.
Chef de Partie
The French Cafe is currently looking for a talented individual to fill this position. Please email your CV to apply.
Pastry Chef
The French Cafe is currently looking for a talented individual to fill this position. Please email your CV to apply.
Booking & Contact
Open
Dinner: Tues - Sat
Lunch: Friday
Group bookings & Private functions
At The French Café, we can accommodate for almost all occasions. Our backroom (45 pax), which flows out on to the 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.
The entire premises is also available for private functions on Sundays and Mondays.
To discuss your event please call 09 377 1911.
Contact
210 Symonds St
Eden Terrace
Auckland
New Zealand
To make a
reservation, phone:
09 377 1911
