Reviews of Sidart Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Auckland (Auckland).

Name: Sidart Restaurant
Address: 283 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland
Telephone: +64 9 360 2122
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.7

Sidart Restaurant

489 Reviews

291 Comments

Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant

Restaurant

283 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Open hours of Sidart Restaurant

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

6–10 p.m.

Wednesday

6–10 p.m.

Thursday

6–10 p.m.

Friday

6–10 p.m.

Saturday

12–1:30 p.m.
6–10 p.m.

Sunday

Closed

Reviews of Sidart Restaurant

l. z.

Came to celebrate anniversary and ordered the tasting menu. Good part is that the presentation of each dish was good with thoughtful and matching plates, and a free starter and a second desert were thoughtfully provided as a nice surprise. But the flavor of a few courses was below expectation, with the spices being too strong to blend into the whole dish (appreciate its Indian inspiration) and the temperature being too hot or too cold when served (one of the cold dish was even a bit icy that it numbed my tongue for a second). Drinks were exceptionally expensive with no reason. Interior of the restaurant was below expectation of being a fine dining place.

Y. M.

Overall, my girlfriend and I had a good time at Sidart, but I do think the reviews are a bit overrated. We had the seven course degustation. None of the dishes were particularly inspiring or memorable. In fact, the dessert was so sweet, I didn’t finish it. The service was nothing special either - we were rushed through the dishes. The waitress started pouring the wine for the second dish before we had even finished the first dish, almost as if rushing us to eat faster. I would probably have paid about $75 per person for this experience, but definitely at $175 per person, I expect better than this. One thing that I definitely would award 5/5 stars for is the wine pairing. We paid for the premium wine pairing. It was a beautiful selection. Each wine not only paired with each dish very well, but they actually elevated each other. I recommend paying for the premium wine pairing if you come here.

S. S.

Ambience The ambience of the restaurant was serene with sky tower view Food Quality Customized India fusion food stimulate your taste buds. Must explore their designer menu. Lamb was soft and nicely done Their beef cutlets are the best that I have tasted. Venison cones were palatable. Staff Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Really liked their attention to each and every table. They will explain every food dish after serving. Price It is value for money restaurant. Way better than other fine dine restaurant serving Indian cuisine.

J. B.

The degustation menu here is mind blowing! Inventive flavour and texture combinations and beautiful presentation. The space is relaxing and the staff walked us through each course, answered our many questions and were attentive without being intrusive. They even brought out a birthday treat for me. A must-visit for foodies.

A. R.

Been here a few times and if you want a fantastic fine dining food experience, then it’s worth giving this place a go. Food is presented immaculately.

J. S.

I don't want to try to describe the food at Sidart, it would take away from the wonderful experience of eating and tasting it. So I'll just say that the wine is winey, and the food is delicious and the staff are lovely, and not do any of them justice at all. I don't even tell them the foods I 'don't like' (it's a long list) because they make everything taste good and often my favorite dish of the night is one I would never have ordered based on the ingredient list. It's the kind of pricey that means we only go on special occasions, but totally worth it. If you're considering going to Sidart, stop considering and book!

J. W.

Sidart was an absolutely magical experience. A true fine dining experience with beautiful AND delicious food, knowledgeable staff, and phenomenal wine pairings. They make you feel so welcome, and offer a beautiful view of the city. The food is literally next level. Presentation is gorgeous and it tastes like 5-star food should taste. What magic.

E. T.

We went to Sidart to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It is located at Ponsonby. It is a bit hard to find for the first time, up stairs of a small mall. Greeted by helpful and friendly and staff upon arrival. We chose 3 course a la carte. Their dishes are unique and interesting. Some dishes are quite spicy so it is not everyone's cup of tea. It was a nice experience dining at Sidart.

A. T.

We purchased the 4-course take-away menu for our anniversary a week ago. It was absolutely delicious. Easy for my son to prepare for us :) and it felt like we were in a nice restaurant. 10/10 Highly recommend.

I was definitely spoiled last night!! This fine dining restaurant was an amazing experience from start to finish, omg! 8 course Dégustation Indian fusion. Such flavour, creativity and every dish was on point delish. And I was absolutely lucky enough to have Sid himself come out and serve the mains out WOW.....this man an his award winning restaurants was super lovely and what an incredible experience! Honestly amazing, highly recommend. 10/10

A. L.

What an amazing experience - beautiful location and atmosphere! The food was mouthwatering and delicious, flavours were great. We were a table of 4 with Sidart's 5 course tasting menu. A must visit restaurant in Auckland for the service and food.

M. S.

Absolutely wonderful evening with Sidart; service was impeccable, almost every dish was perfect and the ones that were not, were still great. Great flow to the meal and really fun and interesting wine pairings, mostly from around New Zealand (which was great because it's a wine region I'm probably the least familiar with). All servers were nice and presented the dishes well. Truthfully, we had almost no complaints at all, especially when it came to the price tag. The price with gratuity was around $350 USD for two people, which may sound expensive to some, but is a downright awesome deal for an exquisite multi course meal with wine pairings that is at this level. Absolutely recommended.

G. W.

We went to Sidart for lunch and enjoyed a 6-course vegetarian menu. This is my first time trying Indian fusion, one of the most impressive meals I have ever had in Auckland. The service is great, the food is creative and delicious, and the introduction of each dish is great. I often find vegetarian dishes in high-end restaurants that lack flavor, but this is not the case in Sidart. I really like Sid's excellent Indian flavor of local New Zealand ingredients, which is really a unique dining experience.

My first experience of Sidart and It was everything and more. To the warm friendly greeting, intimate setting, relaxed vibe and a full vegetarian degustation - it was pretty special. Would I recommend it - yes Would I go again - yes Is is one of the best fine dining experiences I've had - yes! Thanks for such a lovely dining experience, attentive staff, and faultless vegetarian food - would give you a 6th star if I could!

M. P.

Amazing meal experience here once again. Chefs table gives the view to be able to see how much care and attention goes into the plating and presentation of each meal. Highly recommend for that special occasion.

M. D. P.

We’ve had a pleasure of dining at Sidart on a number of special occasions for the last few years and they have been consistent every time. I’m usually picky but I would always eat whatever they serve in their degustation. Food and service are exceptional.

R. C.

Absolutely incredible!! Every single time, incredible. This is Indian (inspired) food like you've never had before. Service is fabulous. Food is truly inventine and incredible. Been coming here for the last 8 years and it delivers every single time. One of the best restaurants in Auckland, even New Zealand.

The service and food from start to finish is simply superb. I can not fault a single thing. We went for the premium wine to accompany the dishes and they really do compliment every single dish. We each had individual dietary requirements and these were met with no issue at all. We sat at the Chefs table and it is well worth it. Not only do you get to meet the amazing people behind the dishes but you also get a very personal experience. I can list each dish and how amazing it was but there is no need. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants and this is the best we have ever been to. If you are in town then you need to eat here. If you have space, have the cheese course, it is something special. I absolutely and hole heartedly recommend this restaurant.

Excellent service - calm, natural, informed, friendly and professional. The food is amazing - beautifully presented, the wine accompaniment is amazing but works perfectly. Thoroughly recommended.

I. E. B.

This is the place if you want to have an elevated dinning experience! I highly recommend the five course menu, the portion is very suitable and the food is really delicious! The super friendly and knowledgeable staff makes the whole experiences even better! I’ve been there to celebrate birthday and they did great job in arranging a birthday dessert!

R. C.

I went for the 7 course meal and practically every course was a hit. Definitely recommend making this restaurant a stop during a visit to Auckland

K. P.

I had a great night at Sidart. Service is spot on and the food is an explosion of flavors. I had the full discovery menu as I wanted to enjoy my trip fully and it was worth every penny!! Higlhy recommend!

K. D.

Amazing way to finish our trip. Great food which was beautifully presented and even better service. Thankyou Matt for making our night extra special. The wine paring was perfect too.

H. P.

What a looooooonnnnngggg dinner time experience!! Absolutely loved it. Degustation menu is fantabulous and I would 150% recommend this to anyone who love unique tasty flavours. Staff are absolutely friendly. You are made feel comfortable. Hospitality is 5/5. Food arrives one after the other and your mouth will be travelling around in this new world of delicious food. We went in thrice for vegetarian degustation, when it is Chef’s special Menu. Love the combinations of the flavours and you don’t find words to express few dishes, how super good they are. Interesting!! Keep rocking guys..

J. C.

Possibly the best restaurant in New Zealand.

Perfect evening, every course was different, service was fantastic, treats in-between were refreshing. Loved the spice of the savoury dishes and they cater to different dietary requirements. A discovery menu experience I recommend to everyone, treat yourself to something different.

At last, somewhere in Auckland to compete with Clooney. Excellent service, a pleasant atmosphere, and and a fine range of tastes for sophisticated palates. The wine pairing was on point. Enjoyed every second and looking forward to returning.

C. Y.

I would give it a 4.7 review if I can, but not full mark to my standard. they are just not there yet. We tried the Seven Course Tasting dinner . it was a good combination of food and creativities. Service was nice enough we were thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

V. R.

A truly enjoyable fine dining experience. This is our second time to Sidart and they've transformed their menu to be more Indian Fusion focused so expect a fine use of spices in most of the menu. Every dish served on their discovery menu was either great or outstanding and there was nothing left to be desired with service. A highly recommended experience for anyone seeking Indian fine dining which can be hard to find.

H. K.

Fantastic 7 course menus on a Saturday, great wine recommendation, absolute delight in a relaxed but night level atmosphere. The Indian inspiration is in all dishes, delicious but light, just wonderful.

G. B.

Fine dining in Auckland. Excellent food with amazing flavours and great service. Having now returned almost a year later it is still as as amazing.

Amazing food and service, highly recommended

I. G.

Great food and excellent service~~ It's a shame the Tuesday Test Kitchen Degustation menu will increase in price soon from $80 to $95... So we thought we will go once more before that~~

C. G.

Excellent flavour combination. Recommend to all.

C. P.

Absolutely brilliant service and food. Highly recommend. They were very creative with their food. Some of it was simply good, and some absolutely mind blowing. Can’t wait to visit again

We had the discovery menu with the wine matching. It was amazing. I highly recommend trying this.

Incredible.... delicious food and amazing service. Cannot fault it

The best dining experience in New Zealand! Attentive and warm service, creative menu, both presentation and taste are fabulous, will be back one day

B. R. S.

Best fine dining experience in New Zealand. Would definitely recommend to try five course dinner. Outstanding customer service.

a. j.

My partner and I ate here last night and chose the 5 course degustation menu. I find it hard to describe all the meals as there were just so many components to each one! My favorite was the kingfish, crab, cucumber dish and my partners was the John Dory with a cashew sauce and soy gel. Service was excellent and overall had a great experience with awesome food. Highly recommend.

Absolutely loved the course meal

Fine dining at its best, with an exceptionally knowledgeable head waiter. The food wine here is really top quality with bursts of flavour throughout. The only thing I can falter here is the ambience - I felt I was in a city apartment building with bad art at cheap seating for a restaurant of this class. I'm looking forward to visiting Cassia.

A. H.

Fantastic food from one of NZ's top chefs.

K. M.

The most beautiful, flavoursome experience. We're not food snobs but we love great tastes and boy this packed the punch. The service was fantastic, every dish served was fully described and I would highly recommend a booking at Sidart. They quickly responded to a cancellation within a day, there was no pressure to order, the atmosphere and views were enjoyable. Go and enjoy.

The wait staff and Maître D' were very attentive and knowledgable without being over-solicitous. The food was absolutely delicious and unusual. Highly recommend! The food wine here is really top quality with bursts of flavour throughout. The only thing I can falter here is the ambience - I felt I was in a city apartment building with bad art at cheap seating for a restaurant of this class.

T. D.

I couldn't believe how nice the food was and how kind the staff were at Sidart. What a wonderful experience. Everything we ate was so tasty and interesting, and the way Indian flavours and textures were woven through the meal made it incredibly memorable. If you're new to fine dining like me and perhaps a bit nervous about trying it or a fussy eater, then I can't recommend Sidart highly enough. They are extremely accommodating about dietary requirements, and even preferences. You won't have to eat anything you don't like. For example, I can't handle uncooked fish, and swapping out the first course was no problem whatsoever. I also really liked the space. It was a comfortable place to be. Bring back carpets in restautants! Sidart proves it makes a huge difference to the intimacy of your dining experience.

Nice place for a small group celebration or if you are in the mood for a special dinner. We went as a group of 8 and took our young kids. Ordinarily, I avoid taking my kids to semi-fancy dinner locations, but Sails is an ideal balance of formality and relaxed atmosphere. The service was attentive and the food was nice, but the main attraction is the view at sunset! Like Share

P. L.

Real fine dining experience with food and service to match. Highly recommended.

K. a. B. S.

Amazing food and great service. And view of the city

A. S.

Incredible Restaurant, Service so impeccable, shared another wonderful experience and evening last night, my sisters birthday, been twice before, every time a winner.. great food, more memorable than any other event or restaurant we have dined out...

Sidart was a great restaurant. Well Laid out and attentive staff. The menu was expected to have an Indian tinge) maybe our fault for expecting more. Overall service was great but the food was a little lacking for the price paid.

Absolutely brilliant service and food. Highly recommend. They were very creative with their food. Some of it was simply good, and some …

L. G.

Excellent quality food with a clear passion for craft expressed on a plate. If your into fine dining and have been living under a rock so have never hear of this place, Sidart should be the next place on your list

J. E.

We knew that we were going somewhere special and SidArt totally lived up to our expectations. We had the seven course tasting menu with wine matches and they very happily adapted the menu for me and my dislike of seafood. It was absolutely no problem. The staff and the service were top notch as well and we were presented with a beautiful copy of our menu at the end of the meal. Just to top off the amazing experience I found that they have a staff member monitoring the bathrooms to ensure that they are always beautifully clean and tidy. That really completed the experience for me.

Ate here last night and can’t stop fantasizing about the whole experience! The ambience is cozy and modern. The staff is friendly and informative without being stuffy. And the food is both gorgeous and delicious. We had the five course tasting with premium wine pairings, and left totally satisfied without being too full. Not only do I highly recommend, but I’ll definitely visit again.

D. L.

Fantastic place! We had the degustation and it was amazing. Also impressed that they altered the dishes for folks with allergies!

R. D.

What a wonderful restaurant and dining experience. How lucky Auckland is to have such a talented chef resident in here. Each dish is crafted to visually delight and each dish delivered a unique and delightful experience. The serving staff explained what it was they were serving, clearly and accurately and then professionally disappeared. Ive eaten at very good restaurants around the world. I haven't eaten better more interesting food and flavours anywhere. The wine list was also excellent with excellent choices by the glass. So was the service exceptional. There are many restaurants that deliver very good to excellent dining experiences. Sidart does exceptional with a plus. I can't wait to dine at a Michelin Star restaurant so I can understand what must be a beyond the exceptional experience. While Sidart is different from what I experienced at the French Cafe, the quality is rght with the French Cafe. I can't wait to go back again. Has the wow factor. I loved it.

R. D.

We had the discovery menu with the wine matching. It was amazing. I highly recommend trying this.

A. S.

Fantastic experience. Superb service and exquisite food, well worth the price. On par with the French cafe in my opinion. And stunning view of the Auckland skyline to boot!

We usually go to Sidart once a year for a special occasion. I was interested to see how it would be after taking over the french Cafe. It didnt disappoint. We did the 7 course dinner. The flavours were amazing in every single dish. In my opinion i think it's superior to the French Cafe. We'll be back

Had a truly excellent fine dining meal last night. Very allergy friendly too. Great staff that explained every dish of lovely Indian fusion food that we were eating and its not every restaurant that can casually mention that they've just whipped up a coconut jelly to compliment your snapper crab when the dish contained a soy component. The whole meal tasted excellent and was complimented by seamless service. Loved it.

A. L.

Went there on our 5th wedding anniversary. Customer service was spectacular, everyone was very friendly and helpful. Food was intriguing, different and extremely tasty. We had the 5-course meal and it was a treat for the senses. Highly recommended if you're willing to treat yourself.

We have been waiting for a special occasion so we could try out Sidart, but being rather impatient, I decided a special occasion wasn’t needed and made a booking. Oh my goodness! I’m so glad I did! Dining on the discovery menu at Sidart on a Friday night was so worth the wait and every mouthful was exquisite. The service was exceptional and the city views are rather special, too. I highly recommend you don’t wait for a special occasion before dining at this fabulous restaurant.

A. R.

Wonderful experience, exquisite fine dining Indian fusion food. We had the 7 course degustation with wine pairing and it was truly exceptional.... for me the stand outs included the john dory with macadamia cream, the venison vindaloo and the beeswax ice cream. There was only one course I wouldn't rave about and it was the saffron mango dessert, which I found a bit bitter. But everything else was absolutely sensational.

N. T.

Food: 8/10 chicken broth was quite bland while lam, goat just overpowered with spices and a bit salty sauce. Other dishes are divine fortunately. Service: 8/10 staff tend to rush through the description of each dish. Would be nice if you take your time to explain and show your passion. Settings: 6/10 settings are quite disappointing, you don’t get the feel of a luxury, high end restaurant. Decoration is quite plain. Plus tables are placed quite close to each other. As a result we could hear the couple sitting next to us slurping the food quite aggressively (must be starving). Ye I guess a little privacy would be appreciated. Plus just have some sort of subtle dining etiquette mentioned somewhere upon booking or in the menu would be nice.

L. V.

Heading off to London for 3 weeks cried out for a good evening out with my ever tolerant mom. For some reason we’ve never found our way to Sidart so it was a well overdue visit.We chose the discovery menu and were not disappointed. An array of wonderfully inventive dishes perfectly matched with local and international wines. Every dish was a surprise and the carefully chosen and hard to fix wines competed the experience.The service was impeccable and Matt (I hope I’ve got the name right) was superb, pacing the meal perfectly and sharing the stories behind the food and the wines.

R. H.

Four of us dined at the chefs table for dinner with the premium wine match. First class service with spectacular wine.

N. B.

Best restaurant in Auckland IMO! I'm not a foodie like my partner is. She's a fan of fine dining and has been to all the 'top' restaurants in Auckland, French Cafe, Clooney's etc. and Sidart is her number one by far. As a non foodie, I am blown away each time I go there. The staff are great, very attentive, but not over the top, and very polite. But the food, wow! I don't even bother to look at the menu, as even if I know what it is, it is always a surprise. Such amazing textures and also mixed with hot & cold, sometimes on the same plate. It is like a new experience for my taste buds every dish, and often, every bite, but it all works perfectly. I LOVE going to Sidart and can't rave enough about it. My partner took me there for our anniversary, and they made a special effort to make it a great night, and it was. I can not recommend this place enough. Other top places do fairly normal food really well. Sidart is more like, they will give you something you haven't had or even thought to have before, and make it taste amazing. Dam, even their bread with it's smoky flavour was awesome. All i can say is go there, you will not be disappointed.

M. E.

Our first time at Sidart. The dinner was beautiful, amazing food. Lovely wine, great service, very special!

Food, service, atmosphere, everything is delicious, will come back.

J. N.

A cute little restaurant tucked away upstairs in an unassuming arcade in Ponsonby. We went for the "experimental" degustation menu at lunch on a Friday - it's more reasonably price and was less busy. The dishes were beautifully prepared and presented - there's definite Indian influences on the flavors. While one or two of the dishes did not quite work, the rest of the menu more than made up for it. We had a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and the wine pairing was perfect. The service is quiet and understated - we had a friendly, knowledgeable waiter with a rather impressive hipster twirly mustache. :) The waitstaff was attentive without being intrusive. The ambience isn't spectacular - perhaps it works better in the evening than in the daytime. It's a small restaurant and feels a little dark and bare at times. The view of the Auckland skyline is pretty if you can get a table (one of two) by the window. If there's one thing the restaurant ought to do to improve the experience, it would be to spruce up the restaurant deco. We've been wanting to try out Sidart but they are closed late December to early January while we were there previously. If you're traveling from overseas, it's worth checking ahead of time if they are open.

D. P.

Best dining experience in NZ. Too much wine though.

V. S.

It's an experience to have food here. Wonderful and variety of foods presented in different ways you couldn't imagine and it tastes great too. Expensive, but worth what you spend.

As of now I've eaten at 3 different Michelin star rated restaurants and a few places that I feel deserved the designation. For what I look for in fine dining, Sidart is perfection. Every one of the ten courses was impecable. The wine pairings were among the best I've ever had. The courses we're diverse, flavorful, well balanced, and executed flawlessly. I've paid twice as much for meals half as good. If you're in Auckland and you don't visit Sidart you're doing yourself a disservice.

A. S.

Came here for my birthday last night with my family and the food was amazing and so filling! It was such an amazing experience that I will never forget. The staff were so friendly. And the amazing view of the sky tower from the main dining table was another bonus! It was all worth the money!

The Maitre'D was exceptional, and the food beyond delicious. The mushrooms, eggplant and fish were so spicily tasty, and the serving of beeswax with the cheese really appreciated. A beautiful restaurant.

My wife and I are more accustomed to fast food than fine dining. But It was my wife's birthday, so we decided to be fancy and we were not disappointed. We were blown away by the Chef's Table experience so much that we have been back a second time. Every plate that comes out is phenomenal. From the 'snacks' to the main courses to dessert. Each meal is masterfully pieced together and their wine pairings are sensational. 11/10 We will keep returning as the menu is always changing and consistently spectacular.

R. M.

Incredible. Be prepared to have your palate tickled and come with an empty stomach. Every course was beautifully presented with exquisite combinations of flavors and textures. The atmosphere was cozy and wait staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect date restaurant for a special occasion. The meal is set for each evening so there are no decisions to make. However, they did ask us beforehand if we had any dietary needs. This restaurant should be at the top of everyone's list.

J. H.

You could count on one hand the number of restaurants in Auckland with true 5 star service and food. This is one of them. Those of you potentially worried about spice, don't be. The flavour combinations are amazing and only the odd thing is spicy. I'm getting hungry writing this review. Expect to pay around $150-200pp if drinking and cutting loose with the menu. Worth it.

C. Q.

Excellent flavour combination. Recommend to all.

J. L.

Sidart was absolutely spectacular! It's the first Chefs Table I've ever done and thought it was worth every penny! The food was out of this world delicious, and there's so much of it that I thunk I needed to be rolled out! Jason was our Head chef and he was delightful. Answered any questions, was super friendly, and keeps that kitchen running smoothly. Hannah and another girl were our wine pourers and they were very informative on each course. We will 100% be going back!

G. M.

My partner and I visited Sidart last year for our 4 year anniversary. The food and wine pairing were delicious and the staff made it an extra special occasion for us! A must try for any millennials celebrating a special occasion, or daily for those who can afford it. lol

T. S.

Perfection on a plate! Well, actually, on five plates! We recently dined at Sidart on their delicious 5 course menu and had an amazing time. The wait staff and chefs did an incredible job catering for a variety of dietary requirements and every meal was amazing. We will definitely be back to try the 9 course menu next!

Date night at Elemental was such a treat!! Sid and Ben Bayly serving up the most delectable treats. Every time we venture into one of Sids restaurants you leave feeling unbelievably spoilt, the bar continually raised.. masterful

H. P.

Amazing food and service. There is off street parking which is what we used being a Wednesday night. It wasn't too busy, booking are a must. They asked for any restrictions of food/allergies and we were off on a food adventure. We had one vegetarian and 2 meat (no beef, no pork) and they were able to wow us with each course. The 5 course felt like a 7 and was filling at the end. A great romantic night, a celebration it just any reason to take your taste buds on a ride.

t. f.

This was my first time dining experience and for me, it was fantastic. The service was impeccable and our server was a genuine, attentive, and interesting Scotsman. He kept our pace reasonable and really took on our responses to each course. We did the 15 with 9 pairings. I really loved the texture of the kumara puffs and wow, that parsnip ice cream. What a night! I would love to return to Sidart.

F. S.

Being a big fan of Cassia I'm embarrassed how long its taken for me to visit Sidart. It lived up to everything I hoped. Discovery Menu is fantastic and a wonderful night. Thanks!

Our usual dinner or lunch place. Super quick and delicious food. The taste hasn’t changed a bit for the past three years. They do really quick delivery with uber eats too. Never been disappointed by the food or excellent customer service. Very valued money

M. C.

Excellent fine dining, great wine degustation matched menu. Bit pricey but definitely an experience of unusual favour combination that just work superbly in a plush environment with excellent service educating you on each course.

R. K.

Wow..food, service and great wine! Take along a big fat wallet though! Gorgeous savoury tastes with plenty of options if u dont like something.Dessert not rated high by me but that's not my thing.We were early so got to enjoy peaceful relaxed atmosphere before the big groups arrived.Great place for the special occasion.

G. L.

Beautiful food, albeit some what complicated tasting.

E. W.

I was really excited to finally try Sidart's Tasting Menu. The waitress was great. My partner and I had the 5 course and they gave us different dishes so we could try a bit of everything. The service was impeccable and the food almost as good as the waitress. Can't wait to go there again once their menus have changed.

A. B.

My husband booked Sidart for our wedding anniversary so we went even though I had the flu and didn't feel like it but the food was so different and delicious I perked up in no time.The italian maitre 'd was incredibly knowledgeable and fun . Nearly all the staff had served us by the end of the night and they could all answer my numerous questions about the food and wine in a friendly professional way. We thought all the matching wines were excellent and luckily received a menu with their names at the end of the meal . The combinations of flavours was quite bizarre but they worked .My husband even liked the daikon,avocado,nam jim, comte, date, sumac shitake, white soy ,kaffir lime entree and he hates dates which was most annoying because I wanted his one as well. This is a great restaurant if you want something special and food that is quite unique.

K. R.

Best meal I've had, ever. I'm pretty sure the chef is a wizard, and the service was so lovely and polite. The only downside is that the meal takes about 3 hours, with lots of waiting in between. Still 5 stars and would not hesitate to recommend!

J. H.

Really an enjoyable fine dinning experience, it is recommended to order the pairing wine. The night we spent was very GOOD, we been served two extra deserts, greedy but enjoy to the very last bite.

S. B.

"Best place Ever ! Waiter services so professional, FOOD" SENSATIONAL" If your wanting Food" out of this World " This is the place!! Sidart - will Send your palate, to another Level, that it has Never been before!! We got to meet, the Owner/ Chef, they lay the plate out, infront of you, then explain in detail, what the dish has, You can literally, Smell everything, he says, then the Taste bud!! Aaaaww!! Mummy!! Aaaahhh!! The Most Fantastico" Experience, you'll ever have, For that very Special one, ones, in your life!!

K. M.

Awesome discovery experience. Fabulous food, service, wine and interior. Definitely a must do!

Sidart is consistency creative. They have an exceptionally high standard. It is a strong contender for best Auckland restaurant. Wait staff are given more freedom than at other fine dining establishments. I’ve seen tattoos, a nose ring and a moustache. I find it slightly more friendly and relaxed. The standard of food at The French Cafe is possibly higher but you will get more variety at Sidart.

Incredible.... delicious food and amazing service. Cannot fault it

R. A.

Our Degustaion menu was phenomenal. Such Creativity in food. Top Notch. Flavours were amazing, and while some sounded far out, they worked, and worked well. Service and attention to detail was absolutley fautless. Yes you're paying top dollar, but getting top dollar product for it. This Fine Dining Food Snob was thoroughly impressed.

L. M.

Food and service was great. Asking for a credit card to secure the booking so you could be charged a cancellation fee if you cancel was a bit on the nose. There are plenty of other restaurants that are successful without doing this.

Absolutely beautiful. Not enough adjectives to describe the fantastic food and service. The service made the night extra special and shows how it adds to what was already an outstanding meal. Each dish was an explosion of textures and flavours. A favourite

S. S.

This place is almost like a well kept secret because of its location, but what a surprise once you find it up the stairs, slide the door open and walk into a place filled with couples dining away with their pinot noirs, bubbles, ladies delicate jewellery catching the dim lightening of the place not to mention the various colours of the sky city tower far away yet almost close enough to have a presence - no doubt that adds to the already romantic atmosphere. On our arrival we were greeted by our names as we had made an online reservation, the online reservation was followed up by a telephone call from them; the staff are very friendly, smiling and always professional, very knowledgeable in the food that was served, more than happy to almost give you the recipe for the food they served us, they knew each dish in and out. We enjoyed the 5 course, initially we thought it may not be filling enough – but we were proved wrong. It was more than enough with portions just the right size. The food was delicious, each plate that came to our table we marvelled at the presentation, it was like each dish had its on story to tell, each dish unique with flavours, exotic tastes and it looked so beautiful that one struggles to disturb the story on the plate. Fine dining at its best, price is what we expected for the experience. The only disappointing thing about this place is the fact that they have Foie gras on their menu.

R. W.

Lovely degustation menu! Went there with friends for dinner and had a very pleasant evening. Amazing flavours to tantalise the taste buds with wonderfully complimenting wines. Especially enjoyed the truffle butter! Great ambience and friendly service, a real experience.

S. A.

Had a fantastic modern food experience for lunch. The decor, ambience, waiting staff & especially food were absolutely deletable to say the least, everything about Sidart was served to us on a plate. To be up & stay with the modern standards of today's cuisine & ambience is exactly where Sid has arrived at. His restaurant is definitely on par with some of the best restaurants in the world including that of Jacques Peppin or Thomas Keller two Master Chefs of the food industry across the globe ... Carry on doing what you know and do best Sid & thank you for bringing to us Sidart on a plate! We'll be back when you have space!

Service, as should be expected in a place like this, was second to none. Including the food. There, moments of amazingness blurred into a cacophony of confused flavours and face-distortions. Thankfully texture was not used unnecessarily, with any foams/espuma adding something. Most dishes quite salty, but that may have just been our menu (7+ Valentine's). Atmosphere is inviting and homely, and a nice view out over the city from the unexpected position on the second storey of East-side Ponsonby Rd. Will be going back to try again, perhaps for the experimental Tuesday, or maybe the champagne Friday lunch. Recommend.

Had a wonderful meal here with an important client. Yes, it's rather expensive, but the tasting meals are superb, matching wines excellent and the staff are amazing. A real treat.

Amazing. The taste sensations, the warm yet professional service, the atmosphere make this a fine dining experience not to be missed. Did not step a foot wrong.

Amazing food and service, highly recommended

M. B.

The most amazing food I have ever tasted, paired with superb wines. Very very expensive but worth every cent for a true fine dining experience.

M. “. D.

If you want a high end restaurant, this is for you. The food was amazing.

R. I.

Amazing experience, delightful food, perfectly explained by knowledgeable staff who were attentive without being intrusive.

G. P.

Brilliant. Creative. Art on a plate. Matches the great restaurants of the world. San Pellegrino reviewers take note - a top 10 contender. Update: December 2017 - This place just gets better and better. If you can't secure a booking at Noma in Copenhagen, try Sidart - It is just as good.

D. A.

Went to their tasting menu night. Fabulous food. Small restaurant and seating is close together so not ideal for romantic evening for 2. Wine matching was very well done

A. B.

Most amazing degustation I've ever had. Nailed all 7 courses-my taste buds are still recovering. Every dish was perfectly executed. Will definitely be back!

N. A.

Photos cannot do justice to the flavour explosion experience. Traditional flavours are extracted and concentrated into unexpected and delightful dishes.

A. F.

Absolutely amazing food! The matched wine with the Degustation was delightful. The staff were wonderful. Would definitely eat here again.

D. M.

After hearing such good things we were a little disappointed. Some dishes were amazing but others not so much. The staff were outstanding.

Wow what can i say about these guys, first of all the service was great, the creation of our food was just amazing the art and the crafting of your ever changing menu is just great and ive got nothing to complain about. Love this place good Kiwi fine dinning experience

T. M.

First visit to Sidart but definitely not the last. Food was fantastic, service you couldn't fault, what a great night, thank you to Sid and the team

R. G.

Omg, the food is amazing. Like nothing I have had before. Fabulousness!

S. S.

Amazing fusion food -burst of flavour in every bite. Professional and graceful service. One of the best fine dining by far.

A fantastic dining experience. Waiters are extremely attentive, friendly and courteous. Had some very unique and tasty food, a lot of creativity in them.

R. R.

Delicious, thoughtful menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the range and progression of tastes and textures as well as the visual symphony

T. B.

Wonderful and memorable experience. Fabulous food fabulous staff would highly recommend. ....we were made to feel really special. Thank you to all of the great staff.

C. L.

Graham was our waiter, service and food was absolutely phenomenal! Really am struggling to put words to how amazing our whole experience was. Will certainly visit again! Atmosphere was amazimg.

An unbelievable food experience that will leave you wanting for more. The cuisine is moden Indian and it delivers. Taste with class. Highly recommend!

A. R.

Wow!! What a treat. They nailed every course and paired it with a fantastic wine. 10/10 will be going again.

W. R.

very nice dinner, matching wines are superb!

Sent my friend here for the 7 course meal with premium wine selection or degustation. He and his wife absolutely loved it!

Friendly staff, fancy food. All the dishes I tried were nice, delicate, full of Indian style Inspiration.

J. &. E. T.

The service was superb. French n Indian fusion fine dining. Not for everyone's taste bud.

Excellent in all aspects: food, flavours, wine cellar & pairing and service. But that was the expectation anyway and they did not disappoint

G. N.

Looking for a food taste adventure? Then you've come to the right place. Delicious food, with a creative twist mixing tastes that you would not normally consider. Definitely an experience to be had.

A. R.

7 courses. . First 4 fabulous missed for me on lamb. Desserts good to great. Next time I'd go totally vegetarian.

Incredible food and service. Well worth the extra money

K. T.

Booked the chef's table tonight. We had such a good time! The food was excellent and the staff were lovely.

J. C.

A wonderful way to treat yourself or someone else. Food and wine pairing is exceptional, service is excellent! Thank you Sidart

T. D.

Went for my birthday 2018 and I can still remember how excellent the food was. Loved it❤ The Indian owner is making us Proud🤗

S. D.

Group of 4 for lunch. Every plate was good & we chose our own glass of wine. Very good & would go again.

B. V.

Our host Mark Ruka was fantastic!

W. M.

Amazing dishes, amazing service. Best place to have a special evening. Keep up the good work!

N. S.

Wow Wow Wow, one of the finest restaaurants that my wife and I have ever had the pleasure of dining in. Everything was exemplaray and I will be heading back to Australia to rave about my experience. Top job team you are smashing it .

R. S.

The ambience and food was amazing along with the customer service. A must try and top notch amazing food with a twist

D. C.

Seriously flavoursome, fascinating, and stylish food. This along with the excellent service, surprising views, and almost cosy atmosphere made this a very pleasant experience.

Food and service was amazing. A special mention to Joe who looked after us all night :) highly recommended

S. M.

Exquisite! Even being both gluten and dairy free, it was exquisite. And the staff attention was wonderful. A total highlight.

B. H.

Great experience interesting fusion of Indian flavours with european style, great knowledgeable staff with perfect service.

The food, the presentation, the service delights every time!👍 the quintessential Saturday night dinner venue.

S. W.

Wonderful food, great service. We have been here several times and have always enjoyed ourselves.

J. T.

You could say a lot about this restaurant and their wine matches. Had the degustation menu tonight and to understate it: sensational.

I'm still struggling to fathom how they managed to figure out such amazing dishes.

S. K.

One of Auckland's finest dining experiences

J. L.

An incredible dining experience from start to finish. A must do for Aucklanders and visitors alike.

M. &. J. M.

Very inventive chef, but has a tendency to take it a step too far..... maybe this is being picky..... would still go back as service & atmosphere were top class...

J. S.

A top restaurant with very good staff and food

M. J.

The only better restaurant in Auckland is Cassia. Sidart is superb. Best restaurant in Ponsonby for sure.

A. Y.

My first degustation experience! My friends and I had the 5 course menu and they were enjoyably tasty and well presented.

C. L.

We came here for my birthday, the food was exquisite and beyond imagination. We had a great night.

M. B.

After being here have to say it matches Amya in Knightsbridge London which is a Michelin Indian restaurant. Well done Sidart top notch stuff

Bomb. Great vege options. Amazing wine pairing. Delicious. Outstanding service.

Fantastic food. Great service. One of the best around. Be prepared for a little spice.

C. L.

Overall Sidart is a good restaurant with exceptional service. I thought the food was okay but not great.

D. B.

Excellent food. Superb service. Good wine pairing and value

fantastic food and service, matt was great at explaining the menu and was lots of fun

S. H.

Had a great time there. Highlights - watermelon sorbet with goat cheese. - duck - berries with parmesan cheese ice cream.

Incredible food. Real taste of India but with a modern twist

S. V.

Absolutely delicious food, very creative. Must visit for everyone who likes fine dining

P. P.

The best experience of food, drinks, service and atmosphere, the attention to detail is next level!

P. B.

This place blew my mind... beautifully presented dishes, mouth watering food and unbeatable service...

E. S.

Had the 7 course degustation - absolutely amazing food and fantastic service

L. V. R.

such a delight to have eaten here! couldn't recommend it more! first time here last night and will most definitely be back

Fine dining. Up there with the best. Nice ambience could use a little more space between diners.

D. W.

Great place to dine at. Good food and magnificent view of Auckland city

M. B.

Incredibile fusion tastes... Amazing ambient and service. Great place to go for a business and private night out.

Indian cuisine with a totally different flavour. Must visit this place.

P. B.

As always a great time with great food love the tasting menu.

Fantastic food and presentation. Great service as well.

T. H.

The digustation menu here is one of the best in auckland. Service is excellent and the food is top notch

G. W.

There for a degustation dinner, so maybe not a normal dinner, but outstanding food and service.

Fantastic food Had lots of different staff and each was great

H. T.

Lovely restaurant. Ordered the 9 courses. Great food.

D. M.

Absolutely incredible. Stunningly presented food with combinations I'd never think would work. Amazing.

j. l.

Had the tasting menu was amazing!

Amazing food and service. Expensive, but you pay for what you get.

J. B.

Always stunning. Food and service are incredible.

B. L.

Amazing experience. Great food and wine combination

G. T.

Food was great and service excellent! We'll be back!

Easily one of the best restaurants in the world

L. B.

WOW what a great experience! Service and food was out of this world.

S. X.

In a word, perfect. Best dining experience I have ever had.

Amazing food and top quality service in a lovely relaxed atmosphere

I love this restaurant. I’ve never seen anything like this before.

Fantastic.... Both food and service was amazing!!

Still superb after all these years

Amazing food and lovely wine. Highly recommend

A fine dining experience well worth a visit.

The most ingenious food I ever had in Auckland so far...

A. T.

Amazing food. Really nice place.

A. S.

Really good modern indian detestation. Great service. Go.

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere :)

Exquisite as hoped for - exceeded already high expectations x

Amazing food, prices to match

Hard to fault ...very very good end of chat. Treat yourself.

No place like here!!!! Great place and Great host:)

Amazing food. Awesome staff.

Perfect dining experience.

Fine food, great service.

Amazing food. Outstanding service.

Wonderful and interesting food with great service

P. L.

Food very good and nice place!

Superb dining, drinks and service

Always amazing. Love this place ❤️

Impeccable service paired with a creative and innovative menu

Omg. Probably the best restaurant in Auckland!

Such an amazing experience. Worth it.. 👍👍

Absolutely fantastic food.

Excellent food and fantastic staff.

Great food and good services

C. N.

Best eating experience ever!!

T. T.

Amazing. Best ever

Spectacular as Always!

Fantastic for a special night out.

One of the very best. Great good and service

EXCELLENT! One of the best in restaurants in Auckland!

EAmazing food with excellent service.

A must try, great experience

Stunning as always. Hard to beat

W. P.

Incredible food and service 👍

Brilliant culinary experience!

Excellent fine dining.

The best restaurant in AKL

Superb!

Really very good.

Amazing!

Good food n services

Amazing fine dining

C. P.

Superb. Highly recommended

love the food and presentation

As good as the reviews.

M. C.

Absolutely brilliant!

Amazing

Delicious

M. D.

Excellent dinner

what an amazing experience

Amazingly creative food

Superb

Excellent

Great place.

Totally worth it

Excellent

Amazing food.

Good food...

best in auckland

Interesting

S. Y.

Great place with wonderful services. The dishes were interesting and we'll executed though some flavour combinations didn't quite work for me. Definitely worth a visit, it is like eating artworks from a gallery!

(Translated) In terms of the overall experience, from food innovation, platter, taste, to service, landscape, speed, it is worth giving full marks. Tips to go before: The restaurant does not provide a menu, like to keep mystery, of course, will also ask your allergens and taboos in advance. You can choose 5 lanes / 1.5-2 hours, and the whole series / 2.5-3 hours. In the full range of tasting menus, the large and small pieces are 13-14 discs in total, and the price of the wine is calculated separately. Make an appointment, remember to locate three or four weeks in advance; The taste is heavy, and all dishes have different Indian spices and practices. Suitable for those who love Malay Indonesian sauce, Indian curry, spicy sauce or Southeast Asian cuisine. As a typical light mouth, I saw that every year sidart takes the best restaurant award in Auckland, the best chef award, the top 50 in the year of metro, or the handcuffs to come from my challenge, the most acceptable is the finger food before the dish. The scenery outside the window is particularly good, and there is a small balcony. The self-timer of the background of the Auckland city skyline should be able to showoff friends circle. 👏 (Original) 总的体验来说，从食物创新、摆盘、口感，到服务、景观、速度，都值得给满分。去前小贴士: 餐厅不提供菜单，喜欢保持神秘，当然也会提前询问你的过敏源和禁忌。可以选择5道式/1.5-2小时，以及全系列/2.5-3小时，全系列品尝菜单里，大件小件总共13-14碟的样子，配酒的价格另算；去之前要在官网预约，记得提前三四周定位；口味偏重，所有的菜都会有不同的印度香料和做法。适合热爱马来印尼酱料、印度咖喱、辣酱或东南亚美食的你们。作为典型清淡口，看到每年sidart都拿奥克兰最佳餐厅奖，最佳厨师奖，metro50年年排名置顶，还是手贱要来自我挑战，最能接受的确是正菜前的那些finger food。窗外的风景特别好，还有个小小的阳台，奥克兰city整个天际线做背景的自拍应该可以showoff朋友圈了。👏

(Translated) Fantastic dinner worthy of a Michelin starred restaurant in France. Same discovery menu for everyone with a dozen appetizers and small dishes, all excellent. Impeccable service Just a little bit noisy but the quality of the food makes us forget this annoyance. Highly recommend (Original) Dîner fantastique digne d’un restaurant étoilé en France. Même menu découverte pour tous avec une dizaine de mise en bouche et petits plats, tous excellents. Service irréprochable Juste un tout petit peu bruyant mais la qualité des mets nous fait oublier cette gêne. A recommander vivement

(Translated) A very good and surprising restaurant. This is comparable to 2 or 3 stars in Europe. A must if you are in Auckland. (Original) Een erg goed en verrasend restaurant. Dit is vergelijkbaar met 2 a 3 sterren in europa. Een aanrader als je in Auckland bent.