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Le Chef

88/100 (1537 ratings)

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"A cozy restaurant for dining and gathering.Good food quality with reasonable price and portions.Will come again to try more..."

Gabriel Kung

"A cozy, warm touch of France hidden in the heart of Auckland city. I love the new interior look and fell in love with their cheese fondue 🤩. It..."

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"Ordered the restaurant month which was steak chips and a salad along with the lamb. The lamb was cooked great and fell of the bone. The steak was..."

#fatlyfe

"Came in on Sat, food was really good but the highlight was the coffee made by the young woman with dreads. I was a barista myself for a number of..."

Tony

"We loved the French food. And French red.There was a top chef in the kitchen, we concluded.Escargot snails. Fab.Lobster tail..."

Sheryl Gartner

"Rating 4.0 What’s more Parisian then a lane way filled with fairy lights and live music to greet you as you approach the bistro. The place was very..."

Manz

"I've been meaning to come here for a while now and finally got around to it one Sunday morning, the decor is just as gorgeous as it is resourceful -..."

TheMʌverick

"Great food, great service. The escargot was exactly the same as what I had had in Paris last year. The cheese was also really good. (Thanks..."

Yitao Song

"Snug and warm ambiance :) we were warmly welcomed by Romy (hope i spelled his name right), amazing suggestions from him and had a great time sampling..."

CYYTee

"I am very picky about bloody marys. Simply because I don't particularly like the taste of tomatoes. However, a Bloody Mary done properly is divine...."

Chaotic MaMa

"I came here for dinner with my boyfriend while the restaurant month deal was going on. $40 for a 3 course dinner to me is extremely affordable and..."

Sharon Louie

"If I want some authentic French bistro cuisine I would go here. The environment is rustic and everything about it speaks French: menu, sitting,..."

BelaIna

"Excellent coffee and very quirky ambience. I often grab a coffee at Le Chef when I’m shopping on High Street and it never disappoints. The food..."

Tejas Thathachar

"For an authentic French brunch come to Le Chef! I’ve wanted to try this place for the longest time since it’s so close to my house. It’s cosy..."

Dxlche

"Hwre we have the Tomato Seafood Chowder, Croque Madame and Croque Monsieur. I had the Croque Monsieur, and WOW I just loved the raclette cheese and..."

Kirsten

"Had the scotch steak and fries, price is purposely low only because you have to buy a drink with it. Fries were good, peppercorn jus very nice, and..."

Clove

"Easily the best coffee I've had in Auckland. We come here for "coffee on the go" regularly and it's consistently great. However never had food until..."

Sjr Sjr

"Le Chef is always wonderful!!! Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, great coffee and food. It is definitely my favourite spot, thank you Le Chef please..."

Carlito

"Tucked away on Vulcan lane is this little French gem with a cosy atmosphere and lovely staff. We came here for my partner's birthday and ordered a..."

Vita

"Amazing food!!! I been there two times already and tried different menu for breakfast and lunch. They made very good food with standard quality. I..."

Jewel

"Had the Pain Perdu (French toast) and Croque Monsieur. Even though the portion was satisfactory, I found the French toast overall a bit underwhelming..."

Adrianna

"We popped in for a quick bite to eat - we ordered the goat cheese and mushroom omelette, the Croque Monsieur and two glasses of the Drouhin..."

Austin

"Cute little spot, we sat outside in the lane which was nice for a sunny Friday lunch. Good service - ordered and food came out in a really short..."

TP

"How is it possible to have the beef scotch fillet with fries & coleslaw for $10. Well, you have to buy any cold drinks with it. But it is still a..."

STRADS

"Absolutely fantastic! The people the atmosphere, and the food oh my! Le chef has set the standard for great Eggs Benedict 😍would 100% recommend!..."

Robyn Ripindar Schuller

"Had a nice brunch at this French eatery.Everything we ordered was amazing and had massive portion sizes. Food was worth the price and this place..."

Tanvi Kumar Rao

"Cafe by the alley on Vulcans lane. Atmosphere of the cafe is good and staff is friendly. That's what I always like. 👍🏻 I had a mocha and..."

Michelle Chua

"We had an amazing evening at Le Chef. Everything, from the food to the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, was excellent. We kicked things off..."

Lorna Farnell

"Well, if you thought Le Chef could be a grand fine-ding place. Then you will be surprised by how tiny it turns out to be.However, you will..."

Angel Deng Yun

"If you like meat to be cooked tender and succulent, this is not a right place for you. Their meat cooked more like deep fried and tastes more chewy..."

Jade0289

"This place is great. $10 bacon and eggs for breakfast and $10 steak and eggs for lunch. Coffee is great and at $3 is the cheapest I have found. Wine..."

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"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Lovely small yet aesthetically pleasing place. Came here for an afternoon snack and was not disappointed. We ordered their fries and homemade bread...."

Bella Qian

"Love this place! I have been here about 4 times now for their wine matching nights. The wine and food is always a surprise to what you are getting..."

Melanie Grace Ritchie

"Congratulations, B, on your graduation! Hopefully it won't be too wet on the day while you parade down the main streets of Auckland CBD from uni to..."

Vivi S

"We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Auckland, in particular the CBD. But I suppose there is one cuisine which is lacking..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Le Chef is a charming spot on a narrow, cobbled pedestrian-only lane in the city. Tucked away from the bustle of Queen Street, Le Chef channels..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"One of my favourite food memories is this little restaurant in Saint-Emillion in the Bordeaux region of France. It’s full of smokey meat smells and..."

The Enthusiastic Cook

"If you're looking for great tasting food for a great price in CBD, Le Chef should be at the top of your list. in The food was fantastic! I had a $10..."

Adnan Ahmed

"If I could rate Le Chef higher, I totally would! My boyfriend booked us in for a special three course dinner for Valentines Day and each course was..."

Tiana Meintjes

"Customer service was good as the person waiting on us was attentive, polite and worked efficiently. Both my partner and I enjoyed the food thoroughly..."

Janice Zumba

"Lovely little cafe on Vulcan Lane. Loved how the place was decorated and the nice atmosphere. We had our coffees there which were good and the..."

Corina Elama

"Very well presented and delicious meals, we had the chicken and bacon wrapped in puff pastry, and the fish and scallop. Great flavours, not..."

Marcy

"I have been to this cafe around 4 times in the past few weeks. The food is normally excellent and the staff are really friendly. The prices are to..."

Steven Knight

"We had lunch there yesterdayThe food was excellentBurger du Chef high quality and cooked to requestImpressive indeedThe other..."

Glenn Town

"Amazing little place. The staff were so friendly , the food was divine and the prices were reasonable. It was a haven in the middle of Auckland...."

Christine McGrath

"Sorprendente. Un local pequeño atendido por dos franceses. Comida francesa genuina. Pedí cerdo marinado y créme brulee. Simplemente..."

Thomas.armstrong.k

"Le Chef is a French casual bistro. The decor and ambiance is absolutely lovely when you walk in! The waitress is super nice, attentive, and quick in..."

Sam Chan

"This place is a cafe institution of the Auckland CBD for a reason. Popped in at 7am for an early breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly and the..."

Amindha Fernando

"Wonderful restaurant and excellent food. We ordered the french raclette which was very good but our first waitress had no idea what we should do with..."

Pauline T

"Came at restaurant month and had the 3 course meal for $45. Food was brilliant for this price point. Had escargot for the first time and it was OK -..."

John O

"The food and service were great. I had the avio tartine and my partner had the eggs breakfast. We also had coffee and lattes. Evening was very..."

Ted Robinson

"We went here for Auckland restaurant month and had their 3 course menu. It was very good value, the taste and portions were better than our..."

Joy Wang

"We came twice during a one week stay as we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Duck leg confit was cooked to perfection. Mussels (garlic and..."

Roseline Moo

"Liked the atmosphere here, staffs are friendly and professional. Good taste of food, liked the snails, fish and dessert 😋 Highly recommended, nice..."

Chris Yu

"Le Chef is the equivalent of a Parisian Bistro transported to Auckland. Just great food, attentive service & good people. Highly..."

bolonz bolo

"Stopped here for a late breakfast. The menu is small, but clearly prepared with care. I got the eggs Benedict, which is served with thick bacon over..."

Jansen McQuivey

The Chef

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"Dinner for 4 yesterday was great. The server was attentive and friendly. The curries were excellent: flavourful sauces and generous proportions of..."

Jon

"Great place for dinner. Neha (staff) was extremely good. Food was delicious. Service was exceptional. Completely money worth...."

Saurabh Gogia

"Nice Indian place, good food all round and pleasant ambiance. Quick friendly service also parking in the rear...."

Chinar

"Found this place by chance and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely and accomodating staff. Food was yummy and well priced. Meals were a good size. Would..."

Joanne Powley

"+ Delicious food especially lamb madras and naan. Great customer service, great sitting and waiting area, drink prices are good, few Parking as..."

Vinny

"Decided to try this due to Zomato Gold. I had the lamb korma which was good. Quantity was a bit below average, however the staff was nice and it was..."

Wilson Shum

"Great food, good service..nice ambience for a family outing. The location is great for people in Auckland central. Finding parking is not an issue on..."

Rahul Sharma

"4.5/5My parents and I love Indian food, and while they were up here visiting (early July) we noticed this restaurant was close to their motel...."

Alice Turnbull

"Visiting Auckland from Australia and stumbled across this cute little Indian restaurant. The smell drew us in! The food was absolutely delicious! I..."

Thalia

"Outstanding food and service Went looking for taste sensations and hit the jackpotThe naan were as good as it getsCan't wait to take..."

Scott Macindoe

"Dined here yesterday. Excellent food. Great customer service. Wonderful ambience. Good food portion. Wide selection. Would recommend to..."

Joseph Preeti Pal

"Absolutely delicious food here not an enormous fan of curry but every once in a while I do and this is certainly one of the best along with very fast..."

Bean

"Have heard from a friend but never tried , tried two weeks ago , staff was very happy to take us late in weekend, I was impressed, As soon as we..."

Biren Patel

"Was traveling to India and wanted to start eating more spicy and authentic food to get a good idea of what I wanted over there/ what to expect over..."

Jay D

"wow went there last night and was blown away by the food we asked for hot and it was hot but not so hot you lost all the taste, we had the bhuna..."

Debbie Lee

"Great spot - delicious Indian food, large servings and plenty of vegetarian options. Service was great - very attentive. Vegetarian starter platter..."

Bec

"The food was lovely to eat. The meat platter was a meal in itself for two people. We got to enjoy leftovers the next day. They had prompt service..."

Kerry Thornton

"Excellent food, highly recommended. The Chef matches smart modern decor with quality food. We enjoyed a range of dishes from starters to mains and..."

Andy

"The food here is amazing! I absolutely love the personable service and atmosphere, I have quite specific tastes and this place consistently exceeds..."

Sabrina Compton

"My wife, our daughter (6 months old) and I came here for dinner, as we were staying nearby on Alpers Ave. We read the reviews on Zomato while looking..."

Don C

"Best Indian restaurant I've ever visited in the entire New Zealand. The chef is providing excellent services along with delicious..."

Bhavya Vasishta

"We went to have our eid dinner and we enjoyed the service and food alot we ordered some dishes asked for recommendations recommended food was so..."

Mahmood Narejo

"SUPERB! We have been on a bit of a curry tour of Auckland lately. I now lunch here at least twice a week. The flavours are so deep, I've only ever..."

Tom Hadley

"Finally, a good Indian restaurant in Newmarket! I've really enjoyed both the Tikka Masala and Madras I have had. Definitely flavorful, spicy, and not..."

Maria F

"Wow. One of the best Indian restaurants!!! Tandoori chicken served on a hot plate as a starter put our taste buds into high gear. Our mains were..."

Timer

"Had an awesome Indian food at any restaurant after long time. Music and hospitality do differentiate and adds a lot to great experience. Guys coming..."

Vishav Preet Singh

"very good place to eat...order tikka masala and kadhai chicken....yummy asowner/manager was very helpful i will come back to eat..."

Vaibhav Kaushik

"We ordered delivery for butter chicken and chicken tikka masala and really enjoyed it. We asked for the curry to be Hot and we were very happy with..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"The best curry house in auckland yet.This new place is a go to place for a good indian dinner.Had butter chicken, lamb madras, chicken..."

Joshy

"This place is fantastic! Their dishes are so flavorful and, according to my Indian colleagues, 'authentic'. Their service is attentive and..."

Julia

"Fantastic food and fabulous personal service! Widest range of vegetarian dishes. Absolutely delicious! Our regular go to for the best Indian in..."

Elsie Hulst

"At first I was a bit unsure about what to expect as I knew this restaurant has only recently opened and I hadn't heard much about it. I can say I was..."

Kate Murphy

"Visited with some friends to sample the newly re-opened Indian restaurant at the end of Manukau road - The Chef! Great lamb madras, rich flavorsome..."

Nathan Morgan

"Tried Butter chicken today for lunch and it was nicely cooked and with acceptable hot spices. chicken chunks were cooked properly and was not..."

Zeeshan Ahmed

"I have worked in hospitality for 15+ years and know good food and service. First impressions: I found the service to be friendly, so welcoming and..."

The Food Snob

"We dined at 'The Chef' this weekend and loved every bit of it! The decor is fresh, the food amazingly tantalizing, an great selection of wines and..."

Apurva Khetarpal

"Awesome food. Great experiance.Very good interior and atmosphereFriendly serviceGreat food -authantiic Indian foodLess oil and..."

Ashok

"The food was excellent. Served hot and fresh with a lot of taste and flavour. The ambience was very good and the setting is excellent. Plenty of..."

Drajashri

"Great food! Excellent atmosphere, friendly service. Food was healthier compared to other Indian outlets, lesser oil and cream and food colour used...."

Crazy Foodie

"I had never expected such good Indian food at a foreign land but this restaurant changed my perspective. It was my first meal in New Zealand. Price..."

Chandni Aggarwal

"Had Dinner with my family. They have really good quality food. Good Atmosphere and vibes. Now, they are under new ownership and she has aa good..."

Dinesh Tak

"Went here last night. I had butter paneer and my partner had the chicken korma. The best curry we have had in a very long time! Definitely recommend...."

Beatrice Cathcart

"This restaurant deserves the 5 stars. The food was amazing. From the onion ring starters to the mango chicken, lamb madras and naan. It was all..."

Joe Finn

"The food was delicious! best Indian food I have had since travelling Oz and NZ for 3years since leaving the UK. (The UK has amazing Indian food)..."

Kim Diver

"Food was a definite 5/5. Service was good, but had to ask for warm plates and extra lighting. Best chicken tikka masala I can remember having and..."

Alice Turnbull

"We love Indian food and this place did not disappoint. The lady who served us was very attentive and provided excellent customer service. Will be..."

Fel Soldevilla

"Delicious Indian food. We had vegetarian curries and the daal and the paneer. Even chicken biryani was good with nice flavours. Walk in for the..."

Raman Singh

"Great quiet little place during the day. Food is wonderful, very clean and tidy. Great place to go if you love Indian food, or looking for something..."

MrBlindjay

"The food was awesome. My daughter will remember her birthday at the chef for long time. Thanks anuragji foe your kind hospitality. Recommending THE..."

Shekhar Teke

"Definitely best authentic Indian food in Auckland, the flavours are amazing, the staff is welcoming. Our favourite restaurant in the..."

Elana Charley Flint

"Best butter chicken I've ever had! Good price and friendly service. Tandoori chicken also awesome as well! Thank you : ) I'll be back to try..."

DALDAL MOON

"Fantastic food and great service. The different flavours of each of the ingredients coming through each mouthfull was outstanding. Thank you for an..."

Paul Edwards

"Delicious food and lovely attentive service. Will certainly dine there again when we visit Auckland. All the best to the new..."

Averill Richardson

"Friendly staff. Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in Auckland. Will definitely be coming..."

Carly Schwer

"Great food, very friendly and attentive customer service. Fast and good portion size. Will be back for sure...."

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