TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Cafe Mirabelle

89/100 (339 ratings)

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"Four of us went for brunch. Two of us had the Beef bourguignon pie. It was amazing - beef was tender, full of flavour and cooked with love. Although..."

Nick Marsh

"BEST cafe in Wairarapa!Beautiful Food, beautiful place!We dropped by this gorgeous place and after experiencing the incredible food (try..."

Vrjdol

"Had a birthday lunch for my 88 year old mother - had booked earlier and nothing was too much trouble. We had a lovely table by the window dressed..."

Frances

"Lovely hidden secret in Carterton. Truly authentic French, with the best pastries outside of France. Loved our visit to this little treasure in small..."

Food Mm

"Mirabelles is a good restaurant - an important part to Wairarapa's food scene. Without it the area would be much diminished. Unlike anywhere else..."

Duncan Galletly

"Superb! Haven't had a meal this beautifully French since France! Wow. Loved the rilletes (de canard), confit duck and gâteau au chocolat! Mocha was..."

Dancing Around The World

"If your the type of person who is badly upset if the forks and spoons don't match, the chairs are not all identical or having different plates then..."

Jackson Waters

"C'est tres magnifique! This café is a wee gem!The food is sublime and the coffee is delicious. I love the funky décor of retro mirrors which..."

Rosie Kaye

"By far the best café in the Wairarapa.We have been 3 times for dinner and the food and service has been excellent - perhaps is it because..."

Matthew M

"Superb. Or as the French say.....Superb!Unpretentious inviting surroundings with enough quirkiness to amuse, incredibly warm staff and most..."

Meg

"If I had encountered this little bistro on a Parisian street corner I would not have been surprised. From food to service and decor, it is totally..."

Rob S

"This is a very special place for New Zealand, authentic french bistro with a great attitude and atmosphere. I have eaten here quite often since it..."

Kiwicafe

"We had the most memorable night out here, and the food was really lovely.Olivier makes it a lot of fun, and Megan's food has traditional..."

Gerry Hudson

"Such a wonderful cafe and a great treat to visit from Wellington on a lazy Saturday. We have been here often and are always greeted with a smile...."

Luke Waghorn

"We have celebrated so many special occasions here - important birthdays with small and big groups, welcoming home family from overseas, romantic..."

Melissa Quarrie

"Cafe Mirabelle is great. It is small, and the decor, furniture and cutlery are not fancy. The food is marvellous, and made at the cafe, and the..."

Alan Waters

"I love Cafe Mirabelle! The food, service and atmosphere are fabulously French. Their cakes and pastries are to die for, and intimate evening dining..."

Anna Halliday

"this was probably the best french restaurant i have been to in NZ. definitely make a booking. absolutely delicious..."

Kathryn

"REVIEW RANGER RATING = 5/5 Location = Good 5/5 Parking = Good 5/5 Comfort = Nice unique Ambiance with comfortable seating, takes you to authentic..."

Life In

"Great authentic food. Great service. Loved the cassoulet! We'll be back..."

Craig Walker

"Rushed down to get coffee and cake before they closed after savouring the same this morning. You won't be disappointed visiting this..."

Peter van Leeuwen

"Very unusual to find such a authentic French experience in small town New Zealand, but it rates up there with the best in the country. Very well..."

Sam Dockery

"Great food and service. Welcomed to this lovely French cafe. Food is fresh and tasty. A very nice first experience. I will definitely return here...."

Deb Delaney

"I have just savoured one of the best and freshest pain au raisin pasties ever! As a retired trained baker confectioner, when you find such exquisite..."

Heidi Mills

"Great service, made our drinks exactly how we asked. Beautifully crafted pastries and cakes with real flavour. Certainly not your carbon copy..."

Davina Plummer

"Really good food. The owner is chatty and interesting. All the baking is made here, sometimes its not as perfect in shape and form but always tastes..."

Jeremy Wells

"The most authentic French food (and wine, and cidre!) I've experienced anywhere outside of France. A true French host greets you and takes your..."

Dan Broughton

"Fantastic food and wonderful service. More authentic than Paris itself! A true taste of French cuisine without the..."

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