Sid at The French Cafe

Make the most of this sunshine at some of the best lunch spots in town

Sid at The French Café
Sid at The French Café’s lunch service is a delicious affair that showcases Executive Chef and Owner Sid Sahrawat’s signature, creative cuisine. And considering that this lauded restaurant is now offering its lunch service on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up until 21st December, making the most of the holiday season never tasted so good.

The Blue Breeze Inn
It’s a known fact that rain or shine, Ponsonby Central’s Blue Breeze Inn is always bursting with a lively atmosphere. The consistently good food — the pork bao is arguably the best in town — the inventive cocktails served in coconut shells and the presence of the always enigmatic Mark Wallbank, combine to make this spot a no-brainer for a lunch that lasts all day.

Hello Beasty
With its contemporary, Asian- fusion menu, Hello Beasty is the ideal spot for a light and delicious lunch. Enjoy the summer afternoon sunshine in the eatery’s outdoor courtyard while taking in the sights of Viaduct Harbour. It’s the perfect place to park up for a long summer afternoon.

Left: Hello Beasty | Right: Pasta & Cuore

Pasta & Cuore
This Italian gem in Mount Eden not only serves some of the most authentic, fresh pasta in Auckland but offers a beautiful courtyard in which to enjoy it. Sheltered from the elements but surrounded by a garden, diners will feel transported to Nonna’s backyard.

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