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5th Street
99/100 (1507 ratings)
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Beef
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
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"Amazing food! The menu is exquisite. We went with a group and ordered all the middle plates to share. Every plate was sensational. The interior is..."
Sandi Forbes
"5th street is an absolutely must do stunning experience. The atmosphere is Lovely, the staff great and the day it’s gorgeous. The food is amazing -..."
Kylie Maree
"S much thought has gone in to the atmosphere and it's nice to see a place that's surroundings reflect the food instead of just amazing food in a..."
Belinda Roberts
"Delicious food, hip & friendly atmosphere, great staff! We’ve been waiting for opening night and like Hello Sunday, we weren’t disappointed and..."
Nicole Du Guay Visca
"First impressions...amazing! The decor was spot on. The service was perfect and the food to die for. You guys have nailed it. We will be back time..."
Kirsten Hood
"This was our second visit after recommended by many people so that we had high expectations. Overall experience was good. Sauces in all the plates..."
Hannah Zhang
"Oh my! From the friendly staff, the recommendations of food and drink, it couldn't have been any better. Great atmosphere, amazing food. We will..."
Sarah Pullman
"Omfg. Yes yes yes. Super tasty. Expensive but worth it. Fish a little small but beef cheek was to die for. So so good. Had a bit of a morose waitress..."
becca
"Great place. Good food. Recommend the beef cheek and stracciatella cheese. Had the brownie and it was very good. Had the crab dish and wasn’t..."
Dixie Clinkenbeard
"Really enjoyed our time here. The staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent. My dad very much enjoyed his father's day. Thank..."
Nina McLoughlin
"Awesome night out for dinner with friends. We opted for the Trust the Chef option which was excellent. Delicious food, great service, very funky busy..."
Tasi Afitu Hill
"We dined here on a Saturday night to celebrate our friends Birthday. We’ve been a number of times and the team never disappoints. From the minute..."
Jason Wills
"Beautiful atmosphere and delicious, high-quality food! The share plates are fun because you get to try lots of different plates. The plates are small..."
Abbey Johnson
"First time dining here, elegant & beautiful atmosphere. Booked in with Chef’s Table which was a great experience. High level of service..."
Michelle Dinh
"A delightful first experience Excellent food - in taste and presentation, good service and lovely green ambience, all combine to provide a wonderful..."
Shirish Paranjape
Cellar Door
91/100 (594 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
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Risotto
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
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Drinks
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Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the best places to visit in Christchurch. The wine flights are masterfully curated, and Katie (sommelier) provided exceptional service. I was..."
Anthony Bonnici
"We had a wine flight and selected a glass each from that, and a couple of shared plates. An absolutely fantastic Sunday afternoon. Pleased we..."
Michele Lehdey
"Beautiful setting food was good and presentation awesome. We had the lamb flaps and hummus for entree, flavors where great. Venison main was..."
Tessa Curmi
"Love stopping by the Cellar Door for some wonderful food or to try a thoughtfully curated wine flight. Not sure what the last two reviewers are on..."
Krista Mackie
"Really amazing place for a date or a chill evening tasting wines. Top notch great selection of cheeses and the wine flights are unique and really let..."
Tom Bombadill
"Had a lovely afternoon in the courtyard with a great selection of food and a phenomenal series of wine flights. An absolute must for any Christchurch..."
Nada Holicky
"We called in for a quick pre movie snack and wine. In spite of the fact that the restaurant was busy, they served us in good time. Excellent..."
Helen Tait
"We had the most fabulous time at Cellar Door. First of all, all of the staff we dealt with were so lovely and helpful. They made us feel very welcome..."
L R
"AMAZING food and wine!! We started with cheese from the cheese mongers with a flight of wine which was reasonably priced. We then had our meal and..."
Michelle A
"We got introduced to Cellar Door by our brother in law. Have been twice, and both times had beautiful flights and fries (F&F)! Seriously my mouth is..."
Rakesh Talwar
Twenty Seven Steps
88/100 (4179 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Parfait
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Beef
Cakes
New Zealand
European
Healthy
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"Came here from Melbourne specifically because we loved their Akaroa restaurant Little bistro, these guys have it right. Beautifully executed food..."
Josh Clark
"Our farewell the NZ Sth Island 4 week holiday dinner. Great atmosphere, sensational local cuisine. The staff are very friendly and accommodating to..."
Michelle Faber
"Spent 4 nights in Christchurch last week and ate here two nights in a row - it is that good! The staff remembered us too which was lovely. Fabulous..."
Fiona Rogers
"The place is was pumping yet the service, food and atmosphere we could not fault!! Thank you guys for an amazing experience with my wife we will be..."
Clinton Selby
"Thank you for a great night! Outstanding food at our table of four that everyone enjoyed: scallops, duck parfait, venison, confit duck, brûlée,..."
Lu Cox
"We had a delicious meal the waitress was excellent in attending to the special dietary requirements of one of our party. A most enjoyable experience..."
Joanne Neilson
"Just amazing. Everything on the menu seems to be sensational....briefly considered staying in Christchurch for a fortnight to cover the menu. Now..."
Robyn Emerson
"This was our first visit to Twenty Seven Steps. We went for dinner on a week day. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. We started with a..."
Shirish Paranjape
"The pork belly thing was wild!!!! Terrific fusion plate! The food and service are great. No wonder why always full..."
hui manomaiphan
"I went to Twenty Seven Steps for dinner on a Saturday night and arrived with already high expectations, but my expectations were well and truly..."
Stephen Ragell
"Absolutely amazing! We had our last diner in Christchurch in this amazing restaurant and it did not disappoint! Lovely place with great atmosphere,..."
Marjolein X
"One of the best in Christchurch. Booking is highly recommended. We ordered their lamb rack and venison. Both dishes were cooked faultlessly, they..."
Rafa Loves Travel
"The best dinner for our last night in Christchurch. We ordered the pork belly appetiser off the specials menu and it was melt in your mouth divine...."
Olivia Lai
"Wonder service from some brilliant wait staff. The food was all cooked perfectly and tasted amazing, could not complain if I tried. I had the venison..."
Oliver McGarry-Burford
"Nice restaurant with interesting menu options and day..."
Markos
"Absolutely amazing dining here in this cute wee establishment food was over the top Good service was amazing the ladies were funny as thanks guys for..."
ThatDutchGuy02
"Literally. The. Best. Restaurant in Christchurch. Tasted like French kinda Spanish kinda Libanese ❤️..."
Rosina Batle Caldentey
Rogues Of Rotherham
88/100 (1350 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Polenta
Tiramisu
Beef
Donuts
Beef Cheeks
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Duck
Ragu
Risotto
Sit down
New Zealand
Pizza
European
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Digital Payments
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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"This place is so good such a cute classic vibe inside the restaurant and a perfect lil brunch spot! Can’t go wrong with the eggs bene and the steak..."
Grace Olivia
"Visited for breakfast on a Saturday morning, just did a drive by and the place looked interesting! Great environment with several different seating..."
Carl Horrocks
"The ambiance is superb,I highly recommend this restaurant.The food was amazing.I enjoyed the corn risolles and iced americano!That’s why my good..."
Connie Onilongo
"Warm and friendly dining atmosphere. Had aperol spritz, pappardelle and dessert of the day. Everything was wonderful but I would suggest to increase..."
Chai Yee Ku
"Had a great dining experience there。the foods and the service are really..."
Sharon Zhang
"We loved the food, what an awesome..."
Quintin Schenk
"We had a fantastic lunch here. So far some of the best pasta I've had in the South Island and the salad was great too. Good wine selection and a..."
Kasper Stegeman
"I took my team here for our Xmas function. We had the private room out the back, which was fantastic. The service from the whole team was 5 star..."
Hayley Flanagan
"Had a great dining experience with friends there. The atmosphere, the foods and the service are really good ! personally like the waffle very much,..."
Sandra Wei
"Meal courtesy of First Table. Decor - cool and icy bar area, outdoor eating area and a small cosy and elegant area with booth seating. Polenta fries..."
John Russell
"A last minute decision on Good Friday and what a delight. Great service, atmosphere and fantastic flavourful food. We’ll surely be..."
Aaron Clark
"One of the best Italian restaurants I have been to. Pasta and pizza that we had was awesome. Sour dough was yummy too. The food portion is good too...."
M B
"Great little restaurant with yummy food and a nice atmosphere - and good cocktails! Food is slightly more on the expensive side, but worth it for the..."
Tash K
"Great experience. Food was very good and value for money. Service was friendly and unobtrusive. The fact that the food was served up on heated plates..."
ANTHONY LORD
"Great ambiance, good location, food is amazing waiting for their new menu to be launched next week. Good luck to the..."
debraj mukherjee
"We had an absolutely superb three course meal and it was amazing. Great service and the cinnamon donut pudding was to die..."
Aaron James
"Great service, very professional but still warm and welcoming. lovely atmosphere and food, the rouges salad was delicious, very generously portioned..."
Le Ana Baynton
"We got the big breakfast and avo smash. Both were absolutely amazing and not too expensive. The food took about 30 minutes to come out but they were..."
Bede Skinner-Vennell
"My son and I had brunch there today and had excellent service and the food was top notch. Definitely visiting again and would love to go for dinner...."
Johanna Crawford
Jdv Merivale
85/100 (489 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
International
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Oyster
Risotto
"Excellent tortellini and broccolini. I was in a hurry and thankful the food came out super fast. Great presentation and okay portions. I was okay..."
Alicia Kissick
"We were greeted by the waiter. However, dinner was not served until 5.30pm. So, we decided wait and ordered a bottled of red. After waited 30mins a..."
Pom Ruk Khun
"Had dinner there - food is amazing and the service us just as good. Expect to pay Auckland prices though. for a great night out highly recommended!..."
Simon Julius
"Amazing meal and..."
Andrew Littlejohn
"An expensive place to grab an afternoon drink, but a great spot to relax with friends or a loved one. There is indoor, covered and outdoor seating..."
Cat
"I've visited JDV once or twice a month...sometimes more....since the day it opened. I'm not one of those people that has to be 'seen'..in the right..."
Michelle B
"We arrived and JDV was very busy but staff were very accommodating, we wanted a special meal and we got it. Matt was our waiter/manager for the night..."
Paul Gigglemouse
"This place is usually a steady old warhorse, great food and service and still going strong. We went there between Xmas and New Year on a sunny..."
Apollo
"Great food all round and an absolutely amazing platter. Beer selection..."
N Ryan (tsnryan)
"Popped in here for a late lunch. The food was really impressive, pleasantly surprised and the best polenta that I've had. The welcome when we arrived..."
Craig Binney
"We hired the Veranda bar for a Birthday and I was very impressed with the service. Food arrived on the agreed schedule and without prompting on the..."
Jonathon Williams
"I had the pleasure of dining at JDV in the last month. I was with a large birthday party group who were not easy to wait upon. The maitre'dhotel..."
David R Anderson
"Loved this little place.. But I'd heard rave revues about the oyster dishes,but when we got there they had none.. A table full of people walked out..."
Kleah Boyd
"Excellent Sunday roast beef tender, Yorkshire puddings, crunchy roast potatoes with all the trimmings. Highly recommend to you all. Very large..."
Karen Willis
"Presentation was excellent and taste worthy of a fine dining experience. We were the only ones in the restaurant that night so the ambience was quite..."
Gary Fohl
"Super evening out, food and staff excellent, would recommend, fillet steak great, wonderful wine list and cheeses very..."
Angela Stockdale
"NIce feeling about the place. It was quiet when we visited but I can imagine it cd be quite lively wen full of locals. Squid rings... Great. Would I..."
Barbara Burgess
"Had a duck salad. Was very taste salad. Great value and just right size for..."
Simon quested
"Une veuve out for breakfast in Merivale, last breakfast around the corner from where my dolly lives. Lovely staff, super coffee, WiFi, and nice..."
bernoe63
"Ambience fine, wine fine, beer good. Asked fir filet (rare) but it was over done despite being assured it wouldn't..."
paul kruger
"Went there for breakfast a couple of times and the food was great and the service from the staff was..."
Shannon Irwin
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
85/100 (3473 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Agnolotti
Polenta
Tartufo
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cannoli
Salad
Tortellini
Chili
Tortelloni
Clams
Prosciutto
Duck
Beef Cheeks
Risotto
Lamb Shoulder
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Antipasti
Prawns
Ragu
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The highlight was the squid ink pasta, it's all I've been thinking about since trying this place for the first time. The beef cheek gnocchi was good..."
Yenny Cho
"As soon as we opened the door and the air vacuumed through the space the smell was so very inviting. I enjoyed the Duch Rissoto dish with crackling...."
Viv Halliwell
"This restaurant was my husband choice coz he's been kept coming and he always mentioned I would love the place coz I like Italian food...I celebrated..."
Mikkaela Garza
"My fiance and I ate at Francesca's while we were on a cross-country road trip in August. Their pasta was incredible (we had the duck ragu and the..."
Taylor Fawcett
"Omg i love this place 😍 very delicious pizza 😍😍😍 i really enjoy 😍 very beautiful ambiance 😍 very friendly and welcoming staffs 😍..."
gosmami
"Wonderful Italian cuisine in the heart of Christchurch. Cosy ‘bistro’ ambience, with a wood-fired oven for Neapolitan style pizzas. We loved our..."
Michela Zanata
"So happy that I found this place during our trip for my pasta craving. Both pizza and pasta were really..."
Cat
"It used to be best Italian restaurant in South Island and we used to go there regularly, it even had dedicated vegan menu under previous management...."
Raf K
"Lovely food, more than adequate portions and great service within a cosy atmosphere. Will be back for..."
Audi Wong
"We dined as a couple of walk-ins, so sat along the bar. (booking ahead is..."
PJM
"This is the best Italian food I have had in a long time. The pepperoni pizza was delicious along with the pasta (It had capers and olives). Tomas..."
sabrina williams
"Very good main dishes ! The gnocchis were delicious. However i was disappointed by the tiramisu. And the waitress did not know how to pour wine in..."
Valerie Jacquard
"if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with outstanding food, wine, and service, look no further than Francesca's Italian..."
Maryene Muniz
"The vegetarian gnocchi was yummy! Not a strong Gorgonzola flavor. The mushroom pasta was everyone’s favorite! The pizzas were okay. Braised beef..."
Jessica A
"So delicious! I recommend the 4 cheeses pizza and the polenta..."
Ingrid Lansard
"Fantastic location, vibe, food and service. The beef cheek & lamb were tender, the portion sizes generous, wine choices top notch and the gnocchi was..."
Matt Aldridge
The Bicycle Thief
85/100 (1283 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Pizza
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Arancini
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Polenta
Tiramisu
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thank you for a wonderful breakfast. This is my second time here, first for dinner then breakfast and both times the food has been delicious and the..."
Haujustine
"We had 2 entree dishes and 3 main dishes , every dishes were so delicious. Even customer services was so good. Thanks for served best food and best..."
Hyeujoon Kim
"Went to the Bicycle Thief for lunch. Staff and service is lovely. Food was good. I had the pork belly. Prices are high for lunch, more like a dinner..."
Untamed Butterflies
"Absolutely beautiful cafe, great staff and delicious food! I will most definitely be back. The brioche French toast is to die for! I also tried the..."
KMTP
"Would definitely come back!ATMOSPHERE: A few seats up front and quite a few tables out back to enjoy on a nice warm day. Inside has private side..."
Annie Bananie
"This place is simply one of the most beautiful rural cafes I've ever been to. Beautiful​ chick interior design plus nice relaxing but classy..."
Cupy Dee
"I dined here with my family for Sunday lunch. Luckily we booked a table because the place was packed. I was looking for a light lunch and..."
Emma W
"Great little homely cafe with yummy coffee and a delicious looking menu - we only had takeaways (Coffee & amazing muffins!) on this occasion but I..."
Sophie C
"Cute little restaurant with a unique atmosphere and pretty authentic menu. Lots of dietary options for vegans, vegetarians and..."
Nic Keating
"Great food, reasonably priced, not your standard dish choices with some very unique tastes going on. Great service and a cool chilled out..."
Matthew Senior
"What a great surprise was to discover this "hidden" gem. I had the best Italian pasta that I've tried in New Zealand so far, and the decoration and..."
Hugo C N
"Absolutely fantastic food. We had no idea this little hidden gem was so close to us. The atmosphere is so cozy, pizza and pasta are delicious, and..."
Walden Hudson
"Can't fault our experience today! Everything was fresh and delicious. Creamy pasta, authentic pizza, delectable salad and everything on the platter..."
Leonicca van der Merwe
"Great atmosphere, service was excellent as well as the food. Pork belly was on point, I don't usually like fennel but all the flavours on my plate..."
Le Ana Baynton
"Great food, location, and setting. As a family we all enjoyed the food and the experience. My 7 year old son felt in love with the food and asked us..."
Vahideh Karimi rad
"Perfect place to getaway from the city and the food and service are the best. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Thanks to Claire for..."
Padmini A
"Finally visited this place after all these years been in the area. Was recommended by their sister restaurant in Rolleston and I think this is the..."
Gio Gio
"Was a great place for a family dinner , I even came back a week after as the food was that good , and I'll definitely be..."
Stacey Clark
"Good service, staff and food need I say anymore. The Bicycle Thief is situated just 10 minutes drive out of Christchurch. And is in a lovely..."
Thomas Coker
"Cozy, warm, relaxing decor and delicious food. Great selection of wine and beer, additional menus for vegan and gluten free (all of which was..."
Annie Gray
"Great..."
Wayne Reid
"The potato wedges were hot, crunchy and so good, the pasta dishes were fantastic, really lovely surroundings, service was quick and..."
Barbara Savage
"Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The carbonara was one of the best I’ve ever had- super thick and creamy! The pork belly was lovely too and..."
Chantal Clunie
"Great food and service, but the booth tables can be a bit cramped if you have more than 4 people, plus the seats are a bit lacking in the padding..."
Dan Cassidy
50 Bistro
85/100 (934 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Beef
Macarons
Macaroons
Beef Cheeks
Salad
Lamb
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Pork
Risotto
Parfait
Salmon
Prawns
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Buffet
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Fine Dining
"Good straight up and down food for two tired Aussies. Corn soup, fresh oysters, excellent lamb and grouper. Matched with good service and a spanking..."
Dom Rowe
"Whilst restaurant review sites are a good place to start there's something to be said for looking through a restaurant's menu and using your own gut..."
DrH
"Wonderful dinner service. We stayed at The George and were too tired to dine out after a long trip and decided to stay in at 50 Bistro.It was a..."
CanberraTourist
"Had the most amazing meal here in April 2012. Would say the food, the presentation and service from staff would be up there with some of the fine..."
Deborah Findlay
"Lunch here was a birthday treat and it certainly was. We shared a bread platter, which was very tasty and then both had fillet steaks. Cooked..."
Olive Lady
"One of CHC's top restaurants...but do order a side of Vegies or salad as the courses generally are served as a 'stack' on top of a varied array of ..."
Stephanie May
"Arrived early for High Tea at 50 Bistro (The George Hotel), to an on site customer car park. Lovely, clean & tidy grounds. Was greeted with a warm,..."
Sammy Clark
"I had a pulled beef burger..was very good. My partner has the amazing Rice Risotto...you must try if you love rice. Service was a wee bit slow...but..."
Robert Burns
"Food was great and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere was cool with some really great light features on the wall but it wasn't..."
Cameron Hynd
"Located in the George hotel, parking available, the entrance is slightly hidden beside the water fountain. The restaurant is well decorated with..."
s s
"Great place, we were well looked after with staff going out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Went here for dinner to celebrate a friends..."
Steve Arthur
"The service here is outstanding and the food is great. The presentation of the food is unique and the taste is even better! The staff is meticulous..."
Eduarda Silva
"The service here is outstanding and the food is great. The presentation of the food is unique and the taste is even better! The staff is meticulous..."
Martin Saunders
"Great family Christmas meal from the menu. Beautiful presentation and flavors. Always enjoy dining..."
Michelle A
"Wonderful staff, great friendly service and the food was amazing, certainly lived up to expectations. Highly recommend as a must Dine and pricing was..."
Cheryl Newcombe
"Our group had a range of entrees and mains. They were all beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Service was great. Venue was spacious and..."
Anne de la Cour
Original Sin
85/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
European
International
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Bar
International
Northern-Italian
European
Southern-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Central-Italian
New Zealand
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Croquettes
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Burger
Fish & chips
Sit down
European
International
Northern-Italian
Central-Italian
Bar
Southern-Italian
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Digital Payments
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere, attentive pleasant staff esp smiley Phoebie.2nd time here and I highly recommend Original Sin. Delicious mouth watering food and..."
Jennifer Churton
"First time coming to this restaurant. the food and drink was great. Also the dessert. And I really like their services, so friendly. i will come..."
Lisa Marselly
"I have only words of thanks for the staff for putting up with 19 latin ladies. Thank you for your patience, kindness and, above all, for the pleasant..."
Alexandra Givovich
"Original Sin offered us a fantastic dining experience that truly captured the essence of Italian hospitality and wholesome cuisine. With a group as..."
Kirk Sargent
"Fabulous cocktails and mocktails, very good food and superb service. Ordered the chilli prawns and the linguine and this didn’t disappoint! Also..."
Chantal McNaught
"Really good food and big portions. They have a lunch meal until 4PM, $20 for any of the pizza options or from the pasta section you can choose..."
Cruz Oliva
"Been here twice now. Once for dinner and once for the cocktail club hour. Dinner was divine! Great staff that night and excellent drinks. Cocktail..."
Bex Smith
"I liked the look, sound and vibe of this place, so we decided to dine in here, we ordered pizza each and it was really nice baked in a pizza over, a..."
Hasnain Nurdin (HAS)
"Although it was quiet, some of the seating area wasn't in use, so we were sat at a bench and stools and not the free tables and chairs we could see...."
Mark
"Lovely Italian meal in a nice atmosphere. We were seated in a booth and it was not too noisy. The Wednesday wine & pasta deal was very good value. I..."
Debbie Dawson
"Live in Hawkes Bay and it was so nice to be at this amazing restaurant. Superb cocktails here and at Kong! Had the rib eye which was cooked to..."
Ed Nikora
"Friendly, helpful and efficient staff and a nice atmosphere. We had the lamb Secondo Condividere slow cooked lamb shoulder for 2 people and it was..."
Kevin Christian
"Terrific atmosphere for the afternoon of the Melbourne Cup. The staff made it a fun..."
Vicki-Anne Parker
"Lovely ambiance, excellent 5-star conchiglie! Good service and dessert too. The rest of our mains were slightly underwhelming though. Good..."
Daniel Collingwood
"This was a very nice restaurant we dined in on a recent visit to Christchurch. I had the Farfalle herb chicken dish and I would definitely have this..."
Ash
"We went for the cocktail lunch. Cocktails lovely, my risotto was gorgeous, the shared platter was good but not enough for 8 people, either they..."
Josephine Jones
Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (4134 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Prawns
Beef
Hummus
Tempura
Pasta
Halloumi
Salad
Beef Cheeks
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Lamb Shoulder
Risotto
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Parfait
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Everything was so amazing! This is a popular spot (and we now see why!), so on a Friday night, all inside seating was taken by reservation, but they..."
Scott Vleeschouwer
"What an absolute cracker of a restaurant!! The food here is beautifully presented and tastes like an absolute treat. This was some of the best food..."
Tim Bateup
"Took a gamble and ordered the Tempura Fish aka fish and chips. This is hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. Having traveled around the..."
Katie Phillips
"We had the lamb shoulder and duck fat cooked Potato's. Both were really good. The service was also very good however, we were having an early Dinner..."
BioTrace Limited
"We arrived at Christchurch in the evening and this was our first meal here. It’s a pleasant surprise. Food and dessert are real good, price is..."
Minyi Lim
"One of the most delicious Salmon that I’ve ever had! It tasted wonderful, a bit salty combined with juice… although it was a bit undercooked (I..."
Najmeh Sam
"The food here was amazing, they have a very basic menu in the sense there is a lamb, beef, chicken, vege, pasta and fish option but they do all of..."
Kiran Skelton
"Went to Fiddlesticks for dinner and it was a hit. The waitress was on point and really attentive. The food didn't just look good; it tasted amazing..."
Randy C
"It was suddenly a chilly windy day and lovely staff closed the roof in the inside yet open roof area and turned heaters on to make us comfy. Served..."
Aleksandra Segec
"I went here for lunch with my family and everything was wonderful. The staff were extremely friendly and the environment was very relaxing. I got..."
Joseph Siu
"We went for the first time, and what a surprise... The flavours were just amazing. The lamb shoulder, Akaroa salmon, kids tempura fish so good that..."
Nuwan Weerasinghe
"Nice atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff. Food nicely..."
Daryl Tan
"If you have the budget, this is an absolute recommend for me when you’re going to the botanical gardens. It’s near the garden and the tram..."
CK
"First timer for a quick meal before a show and I was pleasantly surprised … service was efficient, speedy and food superb albeit one item. The..."
Aaron Clark
"We were actually booked at another restaurant we went there and they were closed so we rang fiddlesticks and they said come on down we have a table..."
Dave May
"Food was great, really enjoyed! Recommend book first as we had to wait for the waitress to find an available table for us even it wasn't..."
Catherine Zhai
"Have had dinner here several times, first time for brunch. Great service, great food. The pancakes would have to be the best I have sampled. Nicely..."
PJM
"We chanced upon this restaurant as it was near our hotel. The pork belly was exquisite....the skin was nice and crispy ( YUMMM) and was well..."
Fook-Main Heng
"Very yummy food with spectacular presentation. Good service and reasonable prices for the quality of the..."
David Nickerson
Strawberry Fare
84/100 (3034 ratings)
Dessert
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Toasts
Pancakes
Tiramisu
Pasta
Duck Confit
Salad
Torte
Duck
Confit
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Salmon
Crème Brulée
Baguette
Creme Brulee
Cheesecake
Cakes
Ribs
Prawns
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"really good. the best restaurant in..."
Yueyinteng
"Delicious dessert plates! Love the fresh taste cream along with the chocolate, sweet but not heavy. Two plates are a bit too much for two, but we..."
Sylvia
"Couldn't have asked for a better end to the Birthday celebrations.....Strawberry Fare is everything that a good fine dinning restaurants..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"What an amazing meal. Went for a work function. Main meal was good but the star of the night was the desserts. They looked like pieces of..."
Cindy White
"I went here for dinner on a busy Friday night and it was great! I had the Caesar salad for my main as I was saving myself for dessert! The salad was..."
Holly R
"After visiting Christchurch a million times, I eventually got to Strawberry Fare, made it for brekkie. Very quiet the morning we visited but it..."
Zebedee
"It was amazing dessert !! All staffs are friendly and nice :) We ordered special tasting so can try each dessert little bit. It was worth to try and..."
Jcmh0411
"Came here for breakfast. Great atmosphere, good vibes and delicious food. We got the Poached berries, creme fraiche, maple syrup it was quite rich..."
Simon Spencer Xu
"Always my favourite place for dessert. Loved and tried all the dessert. Chocolate pate crunch is still my fave. Good atmosphere. Parking can be a..."
FoodieGirl
"Try the chocolate and raspberry cake with raspberry coulis, you won't regret it! Quite possibly the best chocolate cake I've had in my..."
Ash Sophia
"Been having desserts here since 1989 when I was living in Christchurch. Though the desserts menu has reduced, the quality of dessert is still as good..."
Marcia3939
"I wouldn't really recommend this place for their mains - because lets be real you can have the same mains at any other restaurant for less than what..."
Yas Ali
"I've only been there for dessert! It's the best place to go if you want good dessert. Pricey but worth it. Can get quite busy! I always go for the..."
Sj
"If you've got a sweet tooth then this is your heaven. Strawberry Fare always goes down a treat with friends and family. I visited this charming spot..."
Lola Bailey
"The best desert i have eaten in New Zealand. Lemon cheesecake is just marvellous😍. The restaurant seems a bit crowded. But the desert makes it..."
Anurag Bagalkot
"Probably the best dessert place in Christchurch! Reasonably priced for the size and quality of dessert. Sticky date, bread and butter pudding, creme..."
Annie Bananie
"Cor it's been  a long while, last time I was here it was still in Peterborough Street.  That building's long gone.  Mind you most of the street /..."
Free Trade Winds
"As our last meal in Christchurch before we check in to our evening flight, we decided to have a quick feed at Strawberry Fare. I never got the chance..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I have been there for at lease 5 times. Awesome service and great deserts as always! Tried the chef deserts every time! Very impressive..."
Cici Liu
"Visited for dessert, and ordered chefs pick and was very happy with service.Food was great, very sweet but sauce balanced everything. ..."
Tiffany Shionaka
"Modern diner that has apparently been relocated in recent years, Strawberry Fare is a bustling eatery that sub-specialises in desserts.The..."
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"We went here for a brunch yesterday, after all that hype and recommendations from our friends..We liked the ambience-it was good and..."
Sanchit Kaushal
"Wonderful restaurant! Ideal for special occasions. I have been here for lunch, dinner and desserts. Enjoyed it every single time! Definitely..."
Anna Shevchenko
"Haven't been here for a really long time. We were lucky to find a table in the busy Saturday night. The people are very nice and service is really..."
Ernie Huang
"Excellent food and service.We tried the fish and slow cooked lamb parpadelle. The salmon cooed wroth beatific crisp skin and melted in my..."
Dex Black
"One of the first thing anyone should know about Strawberry Fare is that parking is not an easy achievement. Your best bet is to park somewhere in the..."
Otago Islander
"Always been a keen foodie on this place, they have a really high attention to detail on all of their meals, although price is again slightly high but..."
Mana
"Definitely my favourite dinner and dessert place. The chocolates plate is my favourite! The pillow dessert just melts in your mouth is taste like a..."
Renita Stuart
"This place is located in a phenomenal location. The food is outstanding, especially the dessert. The ambience is great and service is smooth and..."
#1
"Strawberry Fare is a restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but for me it has always been the dessert place everyone goes to late at..."
Vivi S
"This is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Christchurch. It is the perfect spot for all occasions: anniversary, Sunday brunch, casual..."
Cat
"This place is all about the desserts, not quite but thats why I went and I was not disappointed. Main menu look good but thats not what we were after..."
Brad Sherry
"Occasion : BirthdayOrdered: Entrees, Mains and DessertsRecommend: Chef tasting plate of dessertsWe came here just after the..."
Tkb N Kai = #1
"Another dinner here and still the same high quality service and food. Just a main tonight but a very tender medium fillet (I did order medium rare..."
Roger Fraser
"Love it!! but only for dessert ! Great staff , nice place and super yummy , Nice seating if you can get right by the window and look down..."
Peter Jackson
"Went for a girls' night out a few months ago and the food was superb as ever. Delicious salmon with an amazing salad and crème fraiche dressing and..."
Deb McPherson
"Have been to Strawberry Fare numerous times for both brunch and dinner, have always ordered the fillet steak for dinner and can't fault it, it's..."
Sally Spicer
"People say that strawberry fare is a dessert place I disagree with these people. I had the duck it was fabulous and the steak was very good too. The..."
Cheryl Hampton
"Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Had just dessert there first, but the menu is great and dinner a big pleasure with very friendly staff (Eddi, you're..."
Thomas
"I have been here twice and both times the food and service were excellent. However my concern is the wheelchair accessibility. Yes there are tables..."
Isabelle S
"Recently went to Strawberry Fare for dessert, was step sons birthday and his choice. The desserts were great, plentiful and I thought reasonably..."
Shane Bradford
"Absolutely Fabulous Sweetie!Fantastic service from go. Unbelievably, we had a breakdown on the way to the restaurant which completely..."
Mandy Partleton
"Came here on Valentine's Day for dessert and it was delicious and the Cheesecake I had was presented..."
E N
"Wonderful place to celebrate a birthday or other special event. Magical desserts but their light main courses are also just excellent. Great..."
Ruth Spearing
"Been here for mainly for desert but have been for lunch as well once.Very nice and well prepared food, service is always good and especially..."
Ian
"My partner & I dinned at Strawberry Fare for a romantic evening out. We were very very impressed, the meal was absolutely wonderful, I had the..."
Ruby Rapna
"I've been here at different times for breakfasts, full dinners and desserts. Decor and surroundings are nice and the staff have been friendly. The..."
Steve
"Amazing Bfast!! i couldnt not choose what i wanted of the menu so my husband and i shared the eggs benedict, & french toast.. lots of Cinnamon..."
Jess
"I have been here for brunch, dinner, and dessert at different times and have always been impressed with the menu and high quality of our meals...."
Caffeinated Weka
"Impeccable food, incredible service, and a good selection of drinks. I love coming here for my birthday and this is the 5th year in a row for me!..."
Janelle McNeil
"Beautiful chilly morning. The ladies at Strawberry Fare were outstanding, they were friendly and helpful. We were visiting from the US. This was a..."
TC Anderson
"Absolutely fabulous, can't fault anything here. Mouth watering steak the best ever, decadent dessert mmm and cocktail was divine. Photos are Turkey..."
Jennifer Churton
"Have and will continue to dine here. Excellent food and dessert - never take the hazelnut torte off the menu! Always feels high end..."
Emily Gray
"Desserts great! Really outstanding. Personally not a fan of the duck hash dish and wouldn’t order it again. The flavors and textures just weren’t..."
Lady Lu
"Both the food and the service was outstanding. We were seated around 4:45pm and had our main out by around 5:05pm. The staff were so friendly and..."
Charlotte Glennie
"Came with a friend for breakfast. Cinnamon roll French toast was absolutely fabulous. Chocolate mousse was very decadent and a real treat for any..."
Peta Lynch
"Visited recently for dinner. Excellent service, but the meal itself was a little hit or miss. As my entree, I ordered the mushroom soup which was..."
Alison
"Highly recommend the eye fillet. Also can't get enough of the garlic butter that came with the baguette for entree. Very friendly staff and service..."
Rhea
"We each ordered a light dinner and a dessert, since the desserts are quite generous. The food was incredible. Also had very nice cocktails. Service..."
Louis Warren
Venuti Cucina Italiana
84/100 (846 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
European
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Lasagne
Salad
Cannelloni
Scallops
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Cheesecake
Prawns
Alfredo
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Been a while since I’ve done a review, mainly out of laziness with work being so demanding! But, dined at Venuti recently and feel compelled to..."
Otago Islander
"What an absolute find, looking for somewhere to dine and we turned the corner and found this treasure. The total experience was 1st class. In an..."
Sharon England
"This is second time our group of 6 have dined at Venuti and we have no complaints. The food; entrees, mains & deserts are well presented and..."
John Hunter
"Very nice service and food. Fresh and tasty. Good portion as well. Didn't make a booking as only traveled to town on the day and did a quick search..."
蘇翔
"Lovely staff and atmosphere. Went there for a 30th birthday dinner, there were 6 of us, drinks, dinner and dessert was absolutely delicious. Would..."
Sophie Dyson
"First time coming here after craving Italian, best to book as its not a big place and fills up quick, got lucky calling 10 minutes ahead for a table..."
Vee Dimant
"Quite a shame a bunch of people who have never eaten at this establishment have given 1 star reviews due to an old staff member. I have eaten here..."
Jasmine
"Just really small critiques. Food was great had the bruschetta to share which was really good. I had the Venuti special pizza. Definitely no..."
Camy Cheung
"Food was delicious and service was great. Thanks for having..."
Sarah S.
"Delicious food and fantastic warm service. Highly recommend the risotto and Marina pasta, very very good. Perfect way to end our trip in..."
Emersius Lau
"Excellent overall. Food is consistently great like the service. The forest mushroom could be a little larger like it used to be some years ago. The..."
Joe Ninety
"A restaurant that I go to once a year... I really admire the delicious food every time I go. The..."
Julie
"Top restaurant and staff and management are incredible. Good was beautiful. My whole group..."
beverley ellice
"Very friendly stall, outstanding food. Fast service for the quality of food. Would highly recommend and will most definitely be dining..."
Jamie Breeze
"Just delicious! The staff were amazing, helpful, lovely and the food was cooked to perfection! Thank you for a lovely evening..."
T&P Brownlee
"What hidden gem. No wonder it was fully booked. Super happy staff that took time to talk and have a laugh. The food was out of this world. We will be..."
Dave and Brenda Emms
"This has to be the best authentically Italian restaurant in Christchurch. My wife is of Italian heritage and this is her favourite restaurant,..."
Best Dad
"Real Italian food and atmosphere. Amazing food, great..."
Lena Gaponenko
"The food was really yummy and so close to 5 stars except for the brandysnaps which were only filled at the ends and for some reason chocolate sauce..."
Carolyn Williams
"We had a great experience at this restaurant last night. From the hardworking mask wearing (all night long) staff to the delicious food perfectly..."
Peggy McKenzie
Tutto Bene Restaurant Pizzeria
84/100 (2808 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
European
Vegan Options
Italian
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Beef
Lasagne
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Prosciutto
Pasta
Arancini
Salad
Chicken Wings
Scallops
Beef Cheeks
Risotto
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Tiramisu
Sit down
Italian
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Pizza
European
Seating
Digital Payments
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Truly you must go! One of the best tiramisu ever but I can’t fault the gnocchi at all.. I’ll be back .. such lovely..."
Karen O'Dwyer
"Loved this place- great food, authentic and great..."
Alannah Hunter
"Eat here tonight for the first, but definitely not the last, time. Excellent food and service. We lived in Italy for 6 years, so we're a little ..."
Judith Blatt
"Went for my first meal last night loved the food loved the restaurant ... staff were very attentive would Def go back..."
Shelley Howard
"By far the best Italian restaurant we have ever been too! Very authentic, do..."
Bonnie Mocchetovic
"My favourite Italian earery in NZ!! The atmosphere is alwyas perfect and the food is even..."
Anton Swart
"One of the best places for evening dinner really nice..."
Kevin A Ashby
"My wife and I went for dinner last night. I've never had a bad experience and the pizza's are..."
Greg Kennedy
"This place is one my of my favourite Italian spots in the city service is always good and the food is consistent - try the beef short rib ravioli and..."
Grace Olivia
"Amazing service! Me and my friends were just looking for a quick pizza and that’s what we got! We were looked after and made sure that our pizza..."
I Fulton
"What an amazing place...was here with a colleague and my managers for dinner last night and it was awesome!!! Great food, lovely young waitress who..."
Robyn
"Absolutely love this place!! The beef and mushroom ravioli is to die for, and the lemon tart was absolutely delicious. Would recommend to anyone!..."
Rachel Puha-Fenn
"The food was really good and arrived promptly. The overall vibe was really good and the staff were great. I dined alone but there we a range of other..."
CanCrete NZ
"Delicious Food and very friendly staff. great option of Gluten free , vegan and D. free food. spaghetti pasta ,Bruschetta Classic and beef ravioli..."
Neeraj Nagpal
"Tutto Bene has, for as long as I can remember, been the place my family goes to for birthday dinners. We visited this little slice of Italy on..."
Lola Bailey
"Lovely staff and fantastic food. The scallops, beef ravioli and cannelloni were perfect. Save room for the dessert, it's a must! Even the whipped..."
Wendy Harris
"Had a really nice experience here. The service was good and the food was great!! Definitely a great place to go if you want to enjoy good food and..."
Manasi Vaidya
"Great Italian food at a very good price for Christchurch. About 21 bucks for the posillipo pasta. Tons of fresh seafood and a sauce with some zing...."
Scott Dickinson
"I would arguably say this is the best pizza joint in all of Christchurch. The place is always hopping come dinner time, so I definitely recommend a..."
Cat
"Great restaurant, like stepping in Italy. Atmosphere was lively and energetic, the Italian maitre d' is rather funny. Food was delicious, authentic..."
Frances
"Great place to have dinner with friends, very good food and excellent service, good price, the order came quickly and the dessert was divine..."
Andre Golf
"We had an early dinner which was fine. Our table was beside the desk with booking schedule and menus so all new guests were waiting beside our table..."
Yvonne de Beer
"Three of us decided to head out for a meal at Tutto Bene, my wife and youngest daughter really enjoy pasta at restaurants. They had the lasagne, and..."
Dominic Wilson
"Great atmosphere, amazing pizza and service. Highly recommended and will definitely go..."
Russell Ratima
"Great food and hospitality. They do carbonara the authentic way and not with heavy cream and bacon. Pizza toppings were fresh and dough was thin and..."
Panagiotis Bougos
"A perfect place to dine with great hospitality. Lily was one of the friendly host serving at our table and recommended good options. She was very..."
shivam chaudhary
"Food was generally great, a couple of my friends found there main a bit on the small size, but another had over ordered! Tiramisu was big, but could..."
Mary Watson
"The online booking system is fantastic. I made a mistake with the table number and did another booking. I received an email within an hour for both..."
Shirley Bennett
"Oh my! Tutto Bene you do not disappoint! We were a walk in on Friday night, we felt welcomed straight away and although we didn't have a booking and..."
T&P Brownlee
"Honestly the best vegan margarita pizza I've ever had. So fresh and tasty! Staff are great too and a lovely vibe. Our family eat out at Tutto Bene at..."
Paul Petch
"Amazing food, and such friendly service- we had such a laugh! Everyone was so kind and amazing. Definitely recommend this beautiful place! Absolutely..."
Sophie Foubister
"2011 was my 1st visit, after 11 years, i came again with my family. Food was so good we never forgotten this place. Its taste remain exactly the same..."
Theva S
"There for my daughters 11th birthday. Food was great, excellent and simple kids menu and they made her feel special and grownup. They bought her ice..."
grant fife
"We had a celebratory dinner for ten at Tutto Bene, including 4 children. It was friendly and a great atmosphere, even with a 530 booking. The kids..."
Lisa Coleman
"Tutto Bene is an excellent restaurant with a pleasant and very happy and very buoyant atmosphere. Great Italian food with a comprehensive range of..."
Murray Quartly
Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria
84/100 (2166 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Bolognese
Lasagne
Beef
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Arancini
Lamb
Pasta
Bruschette
Salad
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Salmon
Polenta
Tiramisu
Sit down
Italian
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Mid-range
"If there were ten stars, they would get that. Amazing atmosphere, delicious wine and food to die for. This is a true Christchurch hidden..."
Nicholas J Down
"Went here for the first time yesterday. The service was amazing. All staff that we talked to were very friendly and were great with my kids. We..."
Michelle Berg
"It's a great place to dine, menu is great , staff are always happy to you return. the food is always taste and cook to your requirements. enjoy every..."
Sue Wilson
"My husband and I had dinner here last night for our wedding anniversary. The food is beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely...not too fancy so you can..."
Nicole Knapp
"What a great night! We used the back room for a function for 20 people and had a blast! We were able to put up decorations and use the TV for music..."
Timothy Günther
"Had a great dinner here last night with friends. Easy place to take kids - big space for them and the room out the back is perfect with a pool table..."
Sharon Collins
"Food was amazing staff were fantastic even sorted my extremely fussy son a meal I would definitely..."
Kylie Lowe
"Always beautiful food! Their pizza is... everything! love the decor & staff are always..."
Rose Head
"Hi, myself and 3 other friends came for dinner on Saturday night at around 7.15pm. I would like to sing the praises of our waitress; she was..."
Stacey Abercrombie
"Thanks for the awesome pizza slice whilst I was waiting at the lights. I’ll never try and rush through the lights again! Best commute ever!..."
Andy Richards
"Such yummy pizza! I adore the fact the you put the pizza on a piece of wax paper in the box so you don't get that smell of warm cardboard(yuck) and..."
Bernice Janse van Rensburg
"Absolutely fabulous meal. Staff were fantastic and the food was amazing. The tirimisu was one of the best I've had. Fabulous local restaurant that..."
Corinne Neilson
"delicious food, friendly staff with great sense of humour, relaxed atmosphere..."
Bridget Kelly
"Amazing service, great pasta and one of the best steaks I ever had! Can't wait to go..."
Lucy Shand
"This has the feel of a genuine Italian bistro.  Good but not too extensive menu.  Was very busy when we arrived at 6.30 on a Wednesday evening so..."
Guy Crozier
"4 of us just had dinner and great pizza and service. We were not sure about it given previous reviews but NOTE: change of ownership early 2016 so Def..."
Teri
"Very good wedges! Service was great. Although mains were a bit cold when it arrived... Everything was quick. overall a good restaurant to eat..."
Hailey McConchie
"What an amazing restaurant 🥰 They have excellent staff, really great service. Food was delicious, limoncello margarita was exceptional and..."
Aneetta Baby
"Great service, food is nice, although their pizza seems fairly different from the Neapolitan style that I love, I find the dough and especially the..."
Carl K
"Best Italian food I've had in a very long time. We got the fungi and margarita pizzas which were just perfect. The tomato sauce on the margarita was..."
Sophie Tait
"This is our fave Italian restaurant since moving to Christchurch. Always super friendly service, such a great atmosphere and authentic feel along..."
Karrie Stephens
"Amazing Italian restaurant. The food was fresh and devine. Definitely recommend the place for a dare night. Do book in advance. We booked and it was..."
Tam Hug
"Really lovely experience here, with great food :) Everyone enjoyed their food, and I think the Gnocchi Verde I had was great, however, the Polenta..."
Aria C
"Great atmosphere,popular and busy but friendly welcoming staff. Had a chat with the Italian owner who was very open and friendly. Food was delicious..."
Duncan Seed
"Booked a table for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. Good atmosphere. The staff gave us a lovely round table and were very attentive. They..."
Mary H
"Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Delighted to see an entire plant based menu, great drinks menu and support of native forest..."
Kim Lawlor
"Atmosphere is wonderful. Staff are excellent, and the food and drinks superb. A whole menu of plant based options, so fantastic for vegans. All 4 of..."
Stephanie Toomer
Beach
83/100 (1590 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish
Salad
Duck
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Burger
Fish & Chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Beautiful beach views. Sand as far as the eye could see and the staff were really friendly. Good menu..."
Philip Wyns
"We were served by a young lady named Rochelle. She was very efficient, polite and friendly. The food was good, especially loved the beef burger and..."
Wayne Ovenstone
"Beach bar is a MUST try! Best food I have had in New Zealand! (Try the lamb shoulder, you will not regret it) The service from Sofie and Ava was..."
Christina Popow
"First time visit, sat outside as it was very busy, a bit chilly in the breeze but the view was amazing. I had the fish and chips and an iced coffee,..."
Sir Castle
"Fast service, great views along the beach. Friendly staff. We had bluff oysters and hash browns and eggs,..."
Nicky Cartwright
"Thanks for all in beach bar! Everything is perfect and staff is really nice for help even if it’s in lunch rush hour! Meals are beautiful..."
Zoey0202
"Fantastic location on the beach with great, fresh..."
Nicky Burt
"Yummy oysters and my daughter had hash browns and eggs. Quick service and friendly..."
Nicky Cartwright
"I just had the best Birthday lunch here. Great Food, Great Views, Excellent Service. Thank you to my darlings for choosing this place, definitely..."
Shannon Reihana-Moleni
"Lovely meal which we very much enjoyed. Thank..."
Annie Smith
"This place is amazing. We went on a hot summer's day and even though we didn't have a booking and the restaurant was really busy, the staff made a..."
Delfin Posada
"Great place. Great atmosphere. Coffee is good. View is nice. We have a dog so they put us outside which was perfect.The service was not good. We had..."
Marin Ianev
"Pretty decent as food, nice beers, great location. We always love end up in here every time we go to Sumner. The pizza use to be better before,..."
Andrea Tripodi
"Came here for breakfast for the first time, had a great window view of the beach. Fantastic atmosphere with great music. Staff are so friendly and..."
Vee Dimant
"Really nice place for a couple of beers and some good fries. Great view on the beach and..."
Jay Theender
"Chill bar and cafe in sumner! Good vibes, perfect for relax time😌 highly recommend their mushroom pizza! Its a white based pizza rarely seen in..."
Sam L
"I don't eat but it looked good. Bar was nice and the service was great. I like..."
Nick Massey
"We had the Beach Stack it was totally yum! Had my dog with us so sat in the picnic area. The lovely staff brought Alfie a bowl of water which was so..."
Rebekah Iggo-Browne
Little Pom's
83/100 (1706 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasts
Pancakes
Halloumi
Cakes
Salad
Chili
Risotto
Salmon
Eggs Benedict
Café
Contemporary
Café
New Zealand
European
Dog Friendly
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Non-smoking restaurants
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"It was a nice Lunch Out with family - The open kitchen is unique and shows a clean kitchen. Well-presented food and staff are pleasant &..."
Mary Grey
"A quaint little cafe, amazin service, good food!The folks in here are pretty nice! Be it the eggs your way or the chips or the capaccino..."
Saurav Krishnan
"Really great fine dining breakfast, even a simple breakfast made in style , good coffee and professional service , styling appealing , worth a visit..."
Owen Tennant
"I had the blueberry ricotta pancakes. It was th best I'd ever eaten! Really good service, the staff were lovely. The atmosphere was also very nice...."
Stacey B
"Chillied scrambled egg with shiitake mushrooms and lemon ricotta = absolutely divine!! Service was lovely and coffees were superb. Will definitely..."
Shannon Em
"I was brought here straight after landing in Christchurch by my best friend. Good breakfast / brunch, coffee and café atmosphere! Great place for..."
Noella.ahn
"Love this cute little spot, one of those places you could spend the whole day at. We ordered a couple of coffees each and the eggs benne. Nothing to..."
Emma Kostanich
"Great breaky, good coffee, beans were very good. Buzzing atmosphere with great service. Need more breaky places in Christchurch like..."
Amanda Bidese
"Love the brightness of this place and it's decor. Bustling but in a comforting way. Had their special Benedict's and loved their sauce. Halloumi and..."
Annie Bananie
"Great vibe, a little busy but the team is attentive and friendly. Good coffee and food is amazing! Must go when you are in the area! It is different..."
June Lau
"Beautiful and delicious food, warm welcome by the waitress. Can’t remember her name but she always has big smiles on her face. Love the energy..."
Rose Gao
"Classic British. An elegant caffe to have a relaxing moment. The scone with chocolate is amazing, just baked and you can taste it. I did not need..."
Giulio Toscani
"Wow. Wish I'd found this place earlier. The food was amazing ... excellent quality and good sized portions. Perfectly presented. Staff were super..."
Mary Shepherd
"Amazing and quality food and beautiful decor! Still one of the best cafes in Christchurch. Also can't believe how they've managed to keep their..."
Alana
"Oh dear, Little Pom's is well worth a visit! Over the last 10 days covering North and South Island we've been in search of good coffee (and I mean..."
Richard Ellis
"Gorgeous brunch place, with great menu! Staff is very nice and efficient! Would highly recommend this place for quantity and..."
Romy Labranche
"Bustling breakfast place full of locals, family groups and groups if friends create a great atmosphere. With dog friendly tables outside. The food..."
SALY MU
"Food was amazing. My friend and I are very happy what we experienced. Just keep in mind that weekend need to wait 15-20 mins to be seated. They are..."
Suzy A
"Real, physical menus, 2 fat marshmallows with hot chocolate. She got the eggs Benny, I got the French toast with Mascarpone pistachio orange and..."
Rubber K
Beach
83/100 (1589 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
International
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish
Salad
Duck
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & chips
Burger
Bar
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful beach views. Sand as far as the eye could see and the staff were really friendly. Good menu..."
Philip Wyns
"We were served by a young lady named Rochelle. She was very efficient, polite and friendly. The food was good, especially loved the beef burger and..."
Wayne Ovenstone
"Beach bar is a MUST try! Best food I have had in New Zealand! (Try the lamb shoulder, you will not regret it) The service from Sofie and Ava was..."
Christina Popow
"First time visit, sat outside as it was very busy, a bit chilly in the breeze but the view was amazing. I had the fish and chips and an iced coffee,..."
Sir Castle
"Fast service, great views along the beach. Friendly staff. We had bluff oysters and hash browns and eggs,..."
Nicky Cartwright
"Thanks for all in beach bar! Everything is perfect and staff is really nice for help even if it’s in lunch rush hour! Meals are beautiful..."
Zoey0202
"Fantastic location on the beach with great, fresh..."
Nicky Burt
"Yummy oysters and my daughter had hash browns and eggs. Quick service and friendly..."
Nicky Cartwright
"I just had the best Birthday lunch here. Great Food, Great Views, Excellent Service. Thank you to my darlings for choosing this place, definitely..."
Shannon Reihana-Moleni
"Lovely meal which we very much enjoyed. Thank..."
Annie Smith
"This place is amazing. We went on a hot summer's day and even though we didn't have a booking and the restaurant was really busy, the staff made a..."
Delfin Posada
"Great place. Great atmosphere. Coffee is good. View is nice. We have a dog so they put us outside which was perfect.The service was not good. We had..."
Marin Ianev
"Pretty decent as food, nice beers, great location. We always love end up in here every time we go to Sumner. The pizza use to be better before,..."
Andrea Tripodi
"Came here for breakfast for the first time, had a great window view of the beach. Fantastic atmosphere with great music. Staff are so friendly and..."
Vee Dimant
"Really nice place for a couple of beers and some good fries. Great view on the beach and..."
Jay Theender
"Chill bar and cafe in sumner! Good vibes, perfect for relax time😌 highly recommend their mushroom pizza! Its a white based pizza rarely seen in..."
Sam L
"I don't eat but it looked good. Bar was nice and the service was great. I like..."
Nick Massey
"We had the Beach Stack it was totally yum! Had my dog with us so sat in the picnic area. The lovely staff brought Alfie a bowl of water which was so..."
Rebekah Iggo-Browne
Casa Nostra Italian Restaurant
81/100 (1234 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Cannelloni
Pasta
Prosciutto
Salad
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Calamares
Prawns
Polenta
Sit down
Pizza
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"Garlic bread was toasted on outside and soft in center, perfect. Lasagna was delicious, some of the best I have had. Highly..."
Michael Kober
"Absolute perfection! Food, service and ambience were ALL fantastic! Easy..."
Andrew Massie
"We had a wonderful server named Erika, she was super friendly and helpful. Very efficient when taking our orders! Unfortunately there was another..."
Jamie Neeson
"Fantastic little Italian restaurant, we went there with family and our little one. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I had the polpette with..."
Marc Finno
"We had a booking for 5 at 6.30. Waitress took drink orders on arrival. She was very efficient. Our food orders would of been taken around..."
Sandra Stapleton
"Great Italian food! I don't frequently choose Italian but this place was delicious! Portions were generous and that bread, downright amazing!..."
Ethan Boult
"It was the first time that my wife and I dinined at Casa Nostra and they certainly left a great impression...really good food, friendly staff and a..."
Adrian Lim
"Excellent restaurant. Delicious Italian food as well as amazing above-and-beyond service. Had a birthday dinner and everyone was well looked after..."
Mary H
"Very fortunate to have this restaurant on our doorstep! Great food with generous portions, and friendly service. Highly recommend the garlic bread as..."
Sarah Willette
"Collected a take away pizza for the family - cheese pizza for the kids and pizza with chicken meat balls for the grown up's and a wee starter..."
Kelly O'shea
"As always Casa Nostra never disappoints, again I experienced great food, great wine, superb embiance and fun times coupled with excellent customer..."
Harvey Tyler
"We enjoyed a wonderful meal here yesterday, to celebrate my daughters 20th birthday. Wonderful food and service, great atmosphere and gigantic..."
Beth Carroll
"We were thoroughly impressed with this lovely place. The food was fantastic, perfectly cooked steak, risotto and authentic pizza. Our desserts were..."
Helen Cox
"I have to say, I am very difficult to impress when it comes to Italian food as I eat and make it all over Christchurch. Ferrymead has the diamond...."
Jason Cordy
"Great food with sizeable portions, nice ambience, friendly and helpful staff. Staff constantly checked up on us and put my food into a takeaway..."
Jodie Nguyen
"Had three meals in this fabulous restaurant during my week in Geneva - service was beyond friendly, fast, helpful and professional - the food was..."
kym hamilton
"Great atmosphere. Food is consistently good and meals are substantial. Highly recommend to..."
Amanda DeRonde
Leinster Rd. Bistro
80/100 (1026 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Duck
Risotto
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Free Wifi
Delivery
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great restaurant in Merivale, service is always top notch and food is always of a high standard. I went here with family and was a nice place to..."
Frances
"Oh, man! I had my birthday meal there two years ago. It was very good dinning experience! I had Tasty duck meal! I will have to say it is awesome!..."
Frida Dai
"Was highly recommended by a work colleague which was in contradiction to some negative reviews. I can confimr that my colleagues assessment matched..."
Ray Archer
"I went to Leinster Road Restaurant a week ago now and found it to be a fantastic place to go for dinner and a few quiet drinks.We walked in and..."
Merissa
"This place is young but has class. The table waiting is a bit ordinary but the food obviously carries over from when the chef was at Barcelona. Not..."
Graham
"This restaurant deserves to be busier than it was the night we were there. Parking right outside, lovely room, pleasant and professional staff and..."
Grant
"Love the new Spanish theme, though you would not have guessed from the name. We dined during the peak of Omicron and ordered some classics...."
Pleayo Tovaranonte
"Really enjoyed the food and service at this restaurant. The choice of food is excellent and my duck was really perfect. The service was great and..."
Julia Unkrig (JU Kommunikationsdesign)
"Spent a couple of hours having a leisurely "honeymoon" dinner here in September and never felt rushed. We were very attentively taken care of by the..."
Jess Keast
"Great atmosphere and a delicious change of menu at Leinster Eatery. The tapas are tasty and the new fit out has made the restaurant brighter and more..."
Chris Read
"Absolutely gorgeous meal! Great service. Very patient and didn't kick us out at end of night. Recommend for a lovely night..."
Kerry Cowles
"The menu is good and delicious food. Lovely..."
Howard Vardy
"We loved it ! We had a very nice meal in a warmth atmosphere (make sure you ask for a booth when you book, they're really cosy). A lot of wine and..."
Céline Mercier
"First time there on Saturday night. Loved the quiet atmosphere and comfortable "snug" booth. The food could not be faulted, my med-rare steak was as..."
Marc Fibbens
"Lovely food, good music selection. Sad more people weren't there enjoying the good..."
Shelley Buckner
"Friendly attentive staff. Warm comfortable seating. Delicious food with little waiting time despite being busy. Would highly recommend. Will be..."
Mandy Brazier
"This was just a brief visit but the coffee made by the lovely friendly hostess was fantastic and the very well home made savoury scone a real treat...."
Robyn & Paul Williamson
"Amazing food and great..."
Shane Smith
The Watershed
78/100 (363 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Profiteroles
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Burger
"I love the watershed! Such a great place for breakfast lunch and dinner! Love coming here in the summer for a drink outside. The pancakes are to die..."
KMTP
"Peter and I enjoyed our dinner here on the evening of one of the semi final game of Super Rugby. The food was glorious and the service was..."
Suzy
"Food very good and service exceptional. Pork belly was simply presented but beautifully cooked and with a nice accompaniment of roast..."
Ren
"I've been meaning to write a review for The Watershed for some time because my wife and I go every so often. It's close to home and we trust the food..."
Otago Islander
"I don't know about the negative reviews on here but I've been there twice and food was absolutely amazing both times so I definitely will be back and..."
Rebecca Siitia
"Went with family on a Friday lunchtime - our first visit. Very quiet lunchtime period but staff very friendly and efficient.Our water glasses..."
Matthew Weston
"Tucked away in Ferrymead on the water is a delighful little restaurant known only as the 'Watershed Restaurant & Bar'. Reading through the..."
Gary White
"Went down to the Watershed on a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends to celebrate my mate's birthday. I was very impressed. The ambiance made it a..."
Patrick Moran
"All our meals were excellent, we had steaks, salmon and pork belly. The vegetables were cooked perfectly as were the meats. Definitely recommend..."
Sue Taylor
"I organised a Christmas lunch for a large group and I am happy to report that every person in our group loved their meal. The service was..."
Rowan Anderson
"Went for my birthday along with family/friends. Very happy overall - the food was great and the service too. We would certainly go again...."
Alex Henry
"The Watershed is a hidden gem. My wife and I go here at least once a month! We love to get out of town & have a quiet dinner. The dinner specials are..."
Matt Aldridge
"This is a great pub in Ferrymead that's well worth the drive from Merivale for quiz night on Wednesdays. (You definitely need to make a booking if..."
Catherine Allen
"Really love this place, had a meal there last Sunday with my husband & daughter, lovely yummy food, lovely friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere,..."
Maria Moody
"Staff were friendly , attentive and accommodating from the outset. Food was very good and served in a timely fashion . Overall a great experience...."
Graeme Neale
"Great food and service. Coupled with the amazing views adds to a great experience. The outside seating is ideal in the summer. Will definitely be..."
George Frost
"Nice cosy environment on a cold day and great view of estuary on a nice day. Good tap beers friendly staff and the basket of fries I got was..."
Danny McNeil
"Had a great meal and loved the entire experience. Prices were reasonable / food awesome / service great Well done..."
MIKE BONNE
"I was there on one of their quiz night. A night filled fun for quiz lover with beer on side. Snacks was fresh and on..."
Birendra Chettri
No.4
78/100 (2036 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gastropub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Schnitzel
Fish & chips
Dumplings
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Burger
Sit down
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is amazing! The food OMG! I never knew of this restaurant & oh boy, I’ve missed out! Highly recommended..."
Stephanie Lilloux
"What an awesome early morning start for the rugby world cup. The food option package were great value for money, very tasty and even a gluten free..."
Vicki-Anne Parker
"I love this place, it is always on the list when visiting Christchurch. The location is great as is the food and service. The staff make sure you are..."
Steven Blackburn
"We had a wonderful lunch for mums 8oth birthday. The team were AMAZING and made mums day so very special. Everyone went out of their way to provide a..."
Joanne Gallop
"Lovely brunch and lunch food. All orders came within seconds of each other, and everyone was happy with what they ordered. It's nice to have a meal..."
Karne Steel
"We were very fortunate to win the Rosé long lunch and took advantage of the beautiful weather last weekend to use the voucher. The staff as always..."
Rachael Hefferman
"It is sad to now know that I have now had my best dish ever, but it had to come one day, I guess. The risotto is the best ever, Italy marries..."
Mike Burry
"For a busy place we were delighted with our service - Our server went above and beyond what we expected - Well worth the tip we offered. Food was..."
Jade Britain
"Excellent service from Waitress with no notes re menu or order. Food lovely. Plates not hot though and we hate that plus $s quite..."
Anne Williams
"This place is fabulous!!! We had a casual business meeting for 16 people from 4-6pm yesterday. Amazing personal service, beautiful food platter and..."
Tracy Stafford
"We used the library for a family gathering. It was the perfect size for our group of 20 for a cocktail style event with sharing platters. Sam was..."
Charlotte Sullivan
"Sharing platter, fish tacos, and banana dessert were really good. They’re dog-friendly on the patio. Servers were nice but one seemed a bit..."
Nicole Janowski
"We had two tables booked outside for drinks and snacks on Saturday evening and we received the most amazing service. The staff member looking after..."
Hayley Bruce
"Very enjoy here, including food, service, views and environment. I really like the fires and beef steak, very crispy fries and yummy source! Very..."
Eric Y
"Absolutely 10/10. First time my daughter enjoyed gluten free battered fish and chips! Our meals were absolutely flawless. I enjoyed the prawn skewers..."
Karen Mitchell
"We often dine at No4 and our latest experience was superb. For context, we were on the final leg of an epic Easter road trip and needed a nice,..."
Ben Coleman
"5 Star bar. We were there on a Saturday evening and experienced a fantastic service , friendly staff and enjoyed the atmosphere. We had a great wine..."
Martin Schinck
"Nice place with a cosy feel and friendly serving staff. Ordered fish and chips and sirloin which were great. The sirloin was particular good and..."
Ian Li
"Amazing fish and chips, my birthday meal and my daughter going to live in Japan wanted her last Fish and Chips and she loved it. Every time I've been..."
Andrew Gillespie
Baretta
78/100 (1189 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Arancini
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
"Wonderful bar and club. Can't speak for the food as we did not have a meal there but we thoroughly enjoyed the open and wide bar atmosphere. This..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Always great food and great service, relaxed dining in a group or more intimate if in a couple..prices reflect the quality and presentation of..."
Josh Laird
"From its lifestylish outdoor arrangement to its indoor castle Inn terior, this Italian specialty is one of my favorite places Christchurch has to..."
Mana
"We visited with a Grab One voucher on a Wednesday night.  The food was lovely; very tastefully presented and tasted lovely.  We love the ambience..."
Debbie Harding
"Amazing food..l had the pork belly and it was so tender and the accompanying vegetables amazing..the staff were friendly and extremely helpful..l..."
Karen Kuhl
"Outstanding place. Suitable for a formal or a casual outing. Food/beverages A+. Phenomenal interiors and ambience. Very friendly staff and top notch..."
#1
"Tried this for first time, everything was delicious. Staff were very attentive. Entrees were very nice, and big servings. Pork belly for a main was..."
Travers Gibson
"Steamed mussels and Arancini were the entrées. These were just beautiful. I had the glazed pork belly as main. The lean part was too dry..."
Rhinotter
"Baretta is one of my favorite establishments in the city for two reasons: 1) the food is amazing and 2) their outdoor patio bar is a great place to..."
Cat
"Only been here a few times. The first was for an evening meal. Beautiful food and great service. We went for an afternoon platter on a nice day one..."
Shane E
"Excellent service. Reasonable selection from the menu and good wine/beer list. For a mid week business dinner this couldn't have been a better..."
Roger Fraser
"Great atmosphere, food ordered was a platter, good variety and plenty of it, so great for sharing, on Fridays nights when buys always opportunities..."
Hilary Sinclair-Hyde
"While this was one of my favourite restaurants in Christchurch, the food really isn't up to standard with the new chef as we have come to expect. New..."
Marrem09
"What a lovely evening at Baretta! Our waiter James was friendly, helpful and took great care of us. The food was divine, the atmosphere buzzy but..."
Lee Lawrence
"Went to Baretta for dinner on the 18th March and it was exceptional. This is my third time to Baretta and it has been outstanding every time...."
T. K
"We had a beautiful evening at Baretta on the 6th Feb. The food was outstanding and the service was absolutely amazing. It is a credit to the owners...."
Annette Burt
"Baretta Bar & Restaurant exceeded expectations. Our group of 9 went to celebrate my birthday. There have been some negative reviews but I can..."
Colleen Kelly
"Went for a quick lunch, and started with an excellent cappuccino. The two linguines were well presented, with good flavour. I might just suggest..."
Chuckee
"Outstanding service and food, by far the nicest restaurant we've been to in Christchurch for a long time. The food was delicious, cooked..."
James
"We (my partner, our 6month old bub and myself) went to Baretta for dinner on fathers day. We had a great young guy as our waiter he was very prompt,..."
Jo
"Have been to Baretta several times, but had dinner there last Sat night and the new menu was great - the steak was perfectly cooked and that is..."
Penne
"Got the grabone deal for a going away present to my mom. The food was wonderful but my only complaint would be that 3 of the 5 courses were all deep..."
Caroline T
"Went here for lunch with my husband (we had a grabone) and was really impressed. We got (to split) the steak sandwich and pasta carbonara. Both were..."
Nicole Down
"Outstanding. We had the grabone degustation dinner with matching wines and it was FLAWLESS. Amazing service, great atmosphere, we could not ask for..."
Andrew Massie
"Awesome decor, friendly staff and even more delicious..."
Loreen Raju
"Had a great lunch here on Saturday. The welcome was good and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The meal was very good, each dish we had..."
Andrew Elliott
"Stopped in for dinner as it wasn't crowded, pleasantly supeised. The menu is small but the food was delicious. Service was great too, we asked for..."
Brent Moffit
"Really good value 5 course degustation meal. All courses very well cooked and presented. Efficient and friendly service. Great wine matches. The only..."
Dan Stevens
"Went there for lunch, was not very busy. It's definitely more night clubbier than it is restauranty. It has dark decor and minimal windows . But..."
zeb h
"Amazing Italian food. Portions are big so get ready to get a doggy bag. Nice backyard with bars outside and we got lucky with some live music just..."
Shantanu Priya
"Great food (highly recommend the arancini balls and chicken burger - although a little spicy), beautiful coffee, and lovely atmosphere outside! Only..."
Shell Shields
"Absolutely incredible dining experience. The entrees, mains, and desserts were all outstanding. The service was the best that I have had in recent..."
Luke Myall
"Went here for lunch. The service was spot on and the pricing was reasonable but a little on the higher side. They have a lot of gluten free options..."
Michelle Steele
"One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Restaurant by week - bar/club by weekend. But don’t let that scare you the food was fantastic...."
Garrett Bird
La Porchetta Riccarton
73/100 (1387 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Prawns
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Was craving for good pasta from a long time. Went to La Porchetta last week and it was awesome. The chicken pasta was great value for money and..."
takdir thakur
"If you like Italian food, La Porchetta Riccarton is the ideal place. Go alone, with friends or family, but be sure to go and enjoy delicious and..."
Vanessa Martins Dias Lage
"We weren't sure about going to this restaurant after reading some of the reviews, but wanted to give it a try. The staff was friendly and we received..."
Katja Krohn
"This is our go to place for Italian cuisine. Lololong is amazing! He always has a smile on his face. Amazing service by..."
Reema Aranha
"Family dinner for my son's birthday Friday night, food was so good the service was great everyone was really friendly & polite I'll definitely be..."
luseane pickering
"Great atmosphere. Tasty meal. Friendly staff. Tried their pizzas and pasta, which was..."
Mahraaz Hussein
"Nice and tidy place for having dinner. Excellent service, very friendly staff. Pizza was cooked to perfection and arrived in less than 10 minutes..."
Daniel Dumitrescu
"Wonderful authentic Italian restaurant, amazing service, very good portions, my wife and I got a pizza each and ended up taking half home in a..."
Liam Berry (Jliam)
"Must visit Italian restaurant in Riccarton. If you are trying to impress your date or just ticking out your foodie list, this restaurant will give..."
Tabrilla Eliza
"Absolute masterpiece of a place. One of my favourite restaurants in NZ, service and staff seem fantastic and the food is out of this..."
Seth Adrien Rocks
"Great food, good service. Decent all round. Pasta was good, pizza was even..."
Dean “iLsV” Sneedon
"Great service. Excellent menu. So much to choose from. Great kids menu. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Reasonably priced. Opposite Riccarton..."
David Smith