Origine
Origine

Origine

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Origine (pronounced Ori-gene) is a modern French restaurant with a relaxed New Zealand atmosphere, intersecting classical French cuisine and a modern local approach to cooking. The new restaurant is the brainchild of acclaimed chef and restauranteur Ben Bayly, his wife Cara, Ahi's Chris Martin, and his French-born wife, Lucile Fortuna. 

Origine's menu is designed to represent the best of French regional cuisine, inspired by the great dishes of France, with these dishes curated with the freshest and best ingredients from New Zealand. 

Head to Origine's main bar for the perfect pre-dinner apéritif or après dinner digestif.

$45 for a Three Course Lunch or Dinner

Includes organic duck liver parfait, Lumina Farms braised lamb shoulder and Origine's chocolate mousse to finish.

Origine
$45 Three Course Lunch or Dinner
Entrée
Organic duck liver parfait with Kumeu figs, manuka honey and hazelnut
Main
Lumina Farms braised lamb shoulder with Ahi Garden carrot variations, mint, puffed grains, black garlic and rosemary butter
Dessert
Origine's chocolate mousse, served table-side with accompaniments'
Added extra (available at an additional price)
Wood-fired Ahi garden vegetables with smoked yoghurt and gingerbread crumb, $15
Drink match recommendation
Grande Cuvee 1531 de Aimery Brut, $15/glass
Te Kano 'Kin' Pinot Noir 2022, $15/glass

Ts&Cs: Available for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week from midday. Available alongside our full à la carte menu. No minimum number of guests required.

Special offers at Origine

  • $49pp Origine Express Lunch

    WEEKDAYS | 12-3PM

    Back by popular demand, the Origine Express Lunch returns and features some of Origine's favourite dishes. That's a snack, a main, and a dessert - all for just $49 per person, wrapped up within an hour, so you're off to your next appointment on time!

    origine express lunch

Get $2.50 parking per hour to a maximum of $15.50 on evenings and weekends at the Downtown car park. Find out more

Kids ride free on public transport on weekends and public holidays. Find out more.

Last updated: 18 July 2025

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