La Cigale French Market & Bistro

We’re located in the commercial heart of Parnell close to downtown Auckland. We are a little hard to find first time round. Just remember to come into St George’s Bay Rd from the Strand end and go right up the road into the turning circle and down the driveway on the left. Once you arrive the bonus is that we have plenty of parking! From the outside our building looks quite unlikely but once in the door you will find all your senses delighted by your surroundings. We have so many intriguing things to look at, you can taste our delicious food and wine, smell beautifully scented French fragrances, and you can touch unusual objects or cuddly fur scarves. Our shop is divided into a series of rooms which flow into one another. People often describe us as being like a mini-department store with a very French emphasis. The back area is a warehouse where we have space for antiques, French food, Provencal ceramics and more. Further to the rear of the warehouse you will find Wine Direct with their extensive selection of well-priced quality European wines. For a casual and relaxed evening with great French inspired bistro food, come to our French Bistro open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. You’ll love our mix of Kiwi informality combined with rustic French flair. Our delicious food is served in large bowls and on platters allowing you to plate your own food and to mix and match from the evening’s selection of mains, side dishes and desserts.