We are gutted to learn of the closure of Sidart in the heart of Ponsonby. This photo was taken at one of the restaurants Tuesday Test Kitchens. Owner and chef Lesley was often trialing new things and for a while they had an Italian menu. We went for a posh night out and it was always incredible - the food was always interesting and the ambiance and service always got a 10 out of 10.
A message from Sid, the founder of Sidart, "We don't usually send two emails in one week, but we've noticed some confusion following the recent announcement about Sidart's closure, and we wanted to clear things up.
"Sidart, the Ponsonby restaurant we founded in 2009, has officially closed its doors. However, we sold Sidart in 2021, and while it's heartbreaking to see the restaurant where our journey began close, it is no longer part of our group.
"We want to reassure you that our restaurants, The French Café and Cassia at SkyCity, are both fully operational, and we're excited to welcome you there soon."
Hospitality is tough right now with the closing of SPQR and Ponsonby Road Bistro...we hope things will improve.And we say thanks to Sidart for everything - they will be sadly missed.
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