Petit Bocal, Auckland

This little local in Sandringham offers ‘plats du jour’, sharing plates and mains coupled with the best of French and New Zealand wine for a perfect pairing.

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Hippopotamus, Wellington

The elaborately decorated Hippopotamus restaurant in newly renovated QT Museum Wellington has a French-inspired menu with a mix of comfort food and fine dining dishes, to impress you whatever the mood.

The Sofitel Hotel, Auckland

Lava Dining at the Sofitel Hotel in Auckland’s Viaduct has concocted two cocktails especially for the festival. The Monsieur Chocolat is an irresistible blend of Kahlua, crème de cocoa and the like, while dark diamond, aka diamant noir, is a rich and playful cocktail featuring stout and champagne.

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Terrôir Restaurant, Havelock North

With a classic French mindset that a meal should be memorable, Terrôir Restaurant serves fresh, seasonal produce, paired with its Craggy Range wines. Parfait!

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Paris Butter, Auckland

This stylish Auckland eatery offers a fresh and satisfying take on classic bistro fare. The beef tartare is offered with French fries.

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St Germain, Christchurch

Opened by French brothers from Brittany, St Germain offers an authentic  French dining experience with local products and a cosy atmosphere.

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Le Vietnamese Kitchen, Auckland

If you’ve already sampled too many onion soups and macarons, Le Vietnamese Kitchen offers a different spin on French dinners – South East Asian cuisine with a French twist.

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The French Café, Auckland

And of course, no French restaurant wrap-up would be complete without a mention of The French Café. Roast duck and Louis Roederer champagne, oui s’il vous plait!