SID AT THE FRENCH CAFE

Cuisine: Fine dining Address: 210 Symonds St, Auckland Phone: (09) 377 1911 Drinks: Fully licensed Reservations: Accepted From the menu: Four courses ($135pp): kingfish sashimi, venison tartare, quail and gingerbread, scampi and spruce, confit duck, lamb and fenugreek, sourdough icecream with raspberry and mandarin Rating: 20/20 Score: 0-7 Steer clear. 8-12 Disappointing, give it a miss. 13-15 Good, give it a go. 16-18 Great, plan a visit. 19-20 Outstanding, don’t delay.