LE MARCHÉ FRANÇAIS BISTRO
Le Marché Français Bistro is a licensed cafe serving French cafe food. The cafe is owned and operated by Veronique Sauzeau (formerly the Chef at The French Embassy in Wellington). Veronique has built a large following of loyal customers, those who enjoy original French food and hospitality.
HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 08:00–15:00
Saturday 09:00–15:00
We would like to thank all our customers for your support in 2024.
DIRECTIONS
Enter the Woolstore from the North Entrance. Take the stairs up to Level 1. Follow the path to your right until you see Le Marché Français Bistro in the middle of Level 1.

“Very French bistro out of Paris! Run by a French lady chef, and all friendly staff are also French!
Good food and nice service. Very comfortable dining table compare to a bistro in France!”

MEET VERONIQUE SAUZEAU
Cuisine sans frontières
Authentic French food without borders
“ We pride ourselves on using local and organic products in our food. Enjoy the authentic French experience and “Tour De France” cuisine.
Bon Appétit!”
Bistro Menu
Cooked Breakfast
$10.50
Toasted Baguette
Baguette slices with butter, honey or homemade jam (apricot or strawberry)
$10.50
$14.50
L’Omelette au Fromage
Omelette with Gruyère cheese and parsley
$14.50
$14.50
Cheese and Ham Croissant
Ham, cheese and béchamel sauce
$14.50
$14.50
Croque-Monsieur
Parisian Ham, béchamel sauce and grated cheese
$14.50
$17.50
Croque-Madame
A Croque-Monsieur with a fried egg on top
$17.50
$17.50
Le Pain Perdu
French toast with bananas and maple syrup
$17.50
$17.50
Le Québécois
French Canadian Pancakes with maple syrup and bananas
$17.50
$24.50
Le Londonien
Two poached eggs on toast with streaky bacon and provençal tomatoes
$24.50
$24.50
L’Akaroa
Two poached eggs with smoked salmon topped with hollandaise sauce served on a toasted baguette
$24.50
$24.50
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs with prosciutto topped with hollandaise sauce served on a toasted baguette
$24.50
$27.50
Vero’s favourite vegetarian
Two poached eggs with spinach cheese gratin with toasted baguette
$27.50
Extras
$4.80
Green Salad
$4.80
$7.50
Mushrooms
$7.50
$6.50
Sauteed new potatoes
$6.50
$7.50
Provençal tomatoes
$7.50
$9.50
Bacon
$9.50
$7.50
Blue Cheese
$7.50
$7.50
Goat cheese
$7.50
Soup
$15.50
French Onion Soup
Served with toasted cheese croûtons
$15.50
Baguettes
$7.80
Ham & Butter
Baguette with ham and butter
$7.80
Baguette with ham, Gruyère cheese, mesclun and dressing (add mustard +$1.00)
Parisien
Baguette with ham, Gruyère cheese, mesclun and dressing (add mustard +$1.00)
$11.00
$11.00
$11.00
Pain Bagnat
Baguette with tuna, tomatoes, egg, mesclun, red onion and dressing
$11.00
$11.00
Gruyère Baguette
Baguette with Gruyère cheese, tomatoes, egg, mesclun, red onion and dressing
$11.00
Quiches
$13.50
Quiche Lorraine
Beaten eggs, crème fraîche and bacon, a French classic!
$13.50
$15.50
Quiche Salmon & Spinach
Savoury New Zealand smoked salmon and fresh spinach quiche
$15.50
$15.50
The Favourite Quiche
Goat's cheese, figs, walnuts and fresh spinach quiche
$15.50
Tartes
Tarte Provençale
$15.50
The classic tomato, onion confit and black olive tart
$15.50
$15.50
Tarte Leek and Roquefort (or Zucchini following season)
Creamy leek and melted Roquefort (blue cheese) tart
$15.50
Lunch Menu
1 glass of wine (colour of your choice) + 1 slice of quiche with salad (lorraine, vegee, salmon, favorite, leek & roquefort or provencale)+ 1 fruit tart (plum or pear) or today’s dessert
$38.50
$38.50
Croques (toasted sandwiches)
Croque-Monsieur
$14.50
Parisian ham, béchamel sauce and grated cheese
$14.50
$17.50
Croque-Madame
A Croque-Monsieur with a fried egg on top
$17.50
$14.50
Cheese and Ham Croissant
Ham, cheese, béchamel sauce
$14.50
Children’s Options
$6.00
Cheese on baguette
$6.00
$6.50
Ham and cheese on baguette
$6.50
$6.50
Extras
$0.80
Slice of bread
$0.80
$4.00
Plain baguette stick
$4.00
$3.50
Gluten-free bread
$3.50
$5.50
Baguette and butter
$5.50
$9.00
Garlic Bread
$9.00
$4.80
Salade
$4.80
$6.50
Roast potatoes
$6.50
Les Salades / Salads
$22.50
Salade Aquitaine
Pan fried chicken liver in raspberry vinegar, garlic and parsley, served with mesclun, tomatoes and red onion
$22.50
$24.50
Salade de Chèvre Chaud
Goat cheese and honey on toasted baguette slices, mesclun, seasonal fruits, walnuts and vinaigrette
$24.50
$27.50
Salade Océane
New Zealand smoked salmon with mesclun, avocado, red onions, tomatoes and sundried tomoatoe dressing
$27.50
$28.50
Salade Niçoise
Lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, tuna, anchovies, black olives, new season potatoes, and boiled eggs and dressing
$28.50
Les Assiettes / Platters
All served with bread
$24.50
Chicken Liver & Black Truffle Pâté
A smooth chicken liver and black truffle pâté served with Roscoff caramelised onion jam and a green salad
$24.50
$29.50
Deli Platter
A selection of classic French cheeses: Bleu d’Auvergne, Brie and Saint-Nectaire served with Roscoff caramelised onion jam
$29.50
$36.50
Le Marché Platter
A selection of duck liver pâté, prosciutto, and your choice of Bleu d’Auvergne OR Saint-Nectaire cheese served with walnuts and caramelised onion jam
$36.50
Les Desserts / Sweets
$10.50
Pear & Almond Tart
$10.50
$11.50
Lemon and Meringue Tart
$11.50
$10.50
Plum & Almond Tart
$10.50
$8.50–12.50
Crème Brûlée
$8.50–12.50
$10.50
Dessert of the Day from
$10.50
$11.50
Tart of the Day from
$11.50
Coffee (Supreme fair-trade organic)
*Extra 50c for takeaway
$4.50
Espresso, Long Black
$4.50
$5.00
Flat White, Latte, Cappucino, Mochaccino - Regular
$5.00
$5.50
Flat White, Latte, Cappucino, Mochaccino - Large
$5.50
$7.00
Flat White, Latte, Cappucino, Mochaccino - Bowl
$7.00
$4.50
Macchiato, Hot Chocolate, Chai Latte, Lemon Honey and Ginger - Regular
$4.50
$5.00
Hot Chocolate, Chai Latte - Large
$5.00
$6.00
Hot Chocolate, Chai Latte - Bowl
$6.00
Tea
*Extra 50c for takeaway
$5.00
Black Teas:
English Breakfast, Earl Grey,
$5.00
$5.00
Green Tea:
Tokyo Lime
$5.00
$5.00
Herbal Tisanes
High Grade Jasmine, Peppermint, Chamomile
$5.00
Soft Drinks
$5.00
Orange Juice, Apple Juice
$5.00
$5.50
Iced Tea
$5.50
$5.00
Ginger Beer, Diet Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime & Bitters
$5.00
$5.00
Coke, Coke Zero
$5.00
$4.50
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$12.50
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
$4.50
/
$12.50
Extras
$2.00
Fluffy
$2.00
$1.25
Soy Milk, Coffee Shot, Caramel, Vanilla, Hazelnut
$1.25
Prices and items may vary.