European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

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Sarah Hart

Katherine Baker

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Pierogi Joint

Free off-street parking

"Loved the perogis here! The owner was super friendly and obviously very passionate about her business which is great. We tried the “Old School”..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"We were so delighted to find some where to have Peirogi, after all the craze about dumplings for years I have wondered what they tasted like but..."

Angelah Crossan

"Omg my first time trying this while we were at Otautahi Smoke festival these ladies are absolutely amazing and the jalapeno popper dumplings with mac..."

Aj Wright

"Yum yum yum!! Where do I even start? Pierogi's are a delicious European Dumpling and Kate makes them down to a fine art!! She also makes an..."

Shell Shields

"Best pierogi ever! I love all the flavours, though personally Jalepeno Popper is my fav. Amazing, yummy food, made by an amazing..."

Lara Moses

"Always such good food, reasonable prices and the owner is a..."

Paul Leighton

"Went here with my boyfriend just before closing after seeing their cinnamon buns on social media... and wow were they worth it! The cinnamon buns are..."

Gen Knowles

"The most delicious pierogi, potato bakes and Nanaimo slice. I'd buy all the time if I..."

jorayne100

"Super friendly owner and great food!! Highly..."

Dane

"We are lucky enough to be next door to Pierogi Joint and we love the food. Our staff stops in to get lunches and and Pierogi Joint accommodated our..."

Carpet Kingdom

Links Cafe

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thanks to the wonderful staff for the great food, venue and service on Saturday night - you were outstanding..."

Maria Gold

"Fantastic venue, excellent food and wonderfully friendly staff. Can't wait to go back..."

Lynda Walters-Smith

"Exceptional spot, exceptional food and drinks and awesome service. The views are gorgeous and the coffee and counter food are above and beyond what..."

Mary O'Leary

"Amazing views. Very nice coffee. Very..."

Nam-Hoon Kim

"A friend of mine recently recommended this Cafe to me which is part of the Christchurch Golf Club. I always assumed that such facilities were..."

Thomas Edward King

"Our party had lunch in the restaurant Wednesday, the food was excellent, the sun was shining we had to ask for blinds to be lowered staff and..."

marilyn purvis

"Great Coffee. Stopped off here during my walk around horseshoe lake. Very friendly and not just for..."

Will Goudie

"Great spot for non-golfers as well! Very nice coffee and..."

Brice

"Lovely views, friendly staff and great..."

Pauline Leppard

"Great service and lovely..."

Sharon Layton (Quinovic Merivale)

"Views are..."

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Sam Gooday

"Tasty..."

Rosie Black

Karyn Yorston

Bryan Wright

Nicholas Elmey

Jacqui Pascoe

Warwick Trethowan

Riah Aiza Dolendo

Table At Monks

Wheelchair Accessible

"This cafe is amazing 😍 I was very impressed of the grilled steak sandwich all ingredients seems very fresh and tasty. Love the juicy steak...."

mamatomochu

"Customer service was excellent. Staff were authentically friendly and polite. The food was great, the waffles were an adventure of flavour with each..."

Brianne Harding

"Nice atmosphere for this cosy cafe close to the playground. The outdoor sitting area is nice if you have dogs (they do provide free doggy treats)...."

Kitty T

"Table at Monks Cafe is an excellent choice for breakfast and lunch. The food is flavorful, and the daytime atmosphere is warm and inviting. A..."

Zaza Azizan

"Cozy place, kind and cheerful service, and the most expected: delicious food! One of my favorite places in..."

Letícia Surmas

"Perfect Classic Big Breakfast… very generous portions. Attentive staff , very friendly. Good atmosphere. One little thing was ( and many places do..."

Geoffrey O'Connell

"Great breakfast with decent portions. Everything tasted really fresh. Coffee was good too. Plenty of free street parking, if not there’s a..."

Ziyi Cheng

"Food delicious. Really enjoyed the veggie breakfast. They could have been a bit more generous with the hollandaise sauce. Great atmosphere...."

Maia Jefferies

"Great cafe below our accommodation. Great pride taken in the service offered and the food and drink presented. Perfect tasting coffees and hot..."

Kenny W

"What an exceptional place! The food, service, coffee and presentation was all on point. We stopped by for a business meeting over brunch and will..."

Titan MTY

Vesuvio Jazz & Tapas Bar

Free off-street parking

"Love the spanish vibe and court yard, very different to other bars in christchurch. Great rooms to sit in that are all a slightly different vibe...."

Laura M

"Amazing food worth the price, lovely people and immaculate vibes. Would recommend not overly populated..."

Alan Tsai

"So glad I finally found a Jazz bar in Chch. On entrance you are immediately transported to a very Mediterranean settings with a open veranda and a..."

Deepak Stevens

"Lovely intimate wee spot for some good wine choices. They do their best on the food front considering the size and space they have for kitchen..."

Khymne Methven

"A great little bar with really friendly staff and a great selection of tapas and wines. It had great music playing and was very..."

Stewart McDonald

"It is a quirky and charming venue, and they have a great selection of..."

Vatey Uy

"We had wonderful service from the friendly staff. We asked for some specialty cocktails which were both interesting and yummy. The platter was also..."

Melissa Harward

"Great venue, absolutely love the space. Wasn't fond of the service generally. We got to the bar, one person being served so we settled to look at..."

John Richardson

"I loved this place, amazing cocktails and friendly staff. Live music and warm..."

Isabella Istome

"Visiting from the UK. Absolutely loved the venue and the selection of drinks and small board food on offer. Staff were engaging, wines all tasted..."

Owen Wilson

Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

93/100 (2124 ratings)

"The Christchurch Tram is a fabulous service that circuits the city using a wonderful collection of beautiful old trams from many other cities. You..."

Di Meyer

"The tram is good, the drivers are good and they explain the details. I think the route is too short, you can walk to the most of the stops. I really..."

ESTRELLA RUBI REYNA QUIROZ

"Great way to get overview of the city. Jump on & off as you please. I did full circuit first to get my bearings and decide where I wanted to get off..."

Karen Lennon

"Great way to see the city. Hop on hop off. Beautifully restored trams such a lovely afternoon out. The staff baz Margery and ciaran were so nice and..."

Julianne O Connell

"Hop on hop off tram. There were 3 different trams out on our day, we got to ride 2 of the 3. We missed the blue one. Full ride was about 50 mins. We..."

TC Anderson

"It is must do in Christchurch if you are new to place. Will give you an idea of the city and its important buildings and its surroundings. The tram..."

Suraj Ramachandran

"Very informative and a reasonable length (takes about 50’ to do the whole loop). Plus you can always hop off and get back on whenever you want -..."

Karolína Hájková

"Must do if you are in Christchurch. Ticket valid all day. Tram starts 9.50 and goes until 5 pm. 3 trams were operating, and we were able to hop in..."

Rasul Gamage

"Took the tram today, first time after earthquakes. Driver/guide provides interesting commentary as you go past the city and staff will also direct..."

K H

"An excellent introduction to the city. We decided to do this for the interest of travelling on lovely vintage trams but what made it really..."

Nick Hill

Utopia Ice

"Great customer service, the girl was super sweet and patient with me while I chose my dish. I decided to go with the vegan banana waffles, I enjoyed..."

lexy maalouf

"I don't think I've ever visited a place like Utopia Ice before. They have some crazy and interesting flavours that make you feel like TRYING THEM..."

Nicole Pulgar

"Absolutely amazing. Still salivating over the viet iced coffee flavour. Also had the greek yoghurt and sea buckthorn which tasted like a mix of..."

AW

"Delicious. Had the Anzac Bikkie on a cone for the first time and I highly recommend it. Not overly sweet and it hit the spot after dinner in the..."

Kapil Sinha

"The best ice cream in Christchurch. Utopia Ice doesn't ONLY cater to gluten free, vegan, and dairy free customers (though I am incredibly grateful..."

Emily Smith

"If you are looking ice-cream place than this is the best place in city centre near ara institute. We had ice cream after our dinner party. It was..."

Pratik Singh Solanki

"One of my favourite ice-cream place in Christchurch. Just prefect the sesame and berry flavor are few of my popular choice. The shop is located on..."

Chet Wah

"This (and their main base in Sumner) is simply the best ice cream place not only in town, but also on the South Island if not the whole of New..."

Benjamin Hennig

"The best place ever for ice creams (seasonal flavours in wonderful flavour combinations/vegan and dairy options) and Belgian waffles with all the..."

Sara Pennington

"It was my wifes birthday when travelling in Jan 2023 and we both are from Australia so we had no idea where we could go for dessert in Christchurch...."

Troy G

Inati

93/100 (1115 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a fab dinner at INATI last night, wonderful to be able to watch the chef's in action and talk to them as they do their thing, and then find..."

Chris Benson

"Cant recommend Inati enough. Been praising to all friends and workmates for last two days. This place is one too add on the list of "must do,s" in..."

Merv Orford

"There are so many wonderful things we could say about our evening at Inati...the setting is warm and welcoming, to be able to sit and watch the chefs..."

Cara Mooney

"Without a doubt the best restaurant in Christchurch! The most delicious food, exceptional staff, and fantastic ambience! the prix fixe is a..."

Amanda Condon

"Our meal last night was a wonderful dining experience. I definitely would recommend the shared plating - the flavours & overall food design on..."

Jude Ryan

"Had a great meal the other night! The restaurant has a simple and sophisticated decor, some of the best service I’ve had at a restaurant in..."

William Chase

"Wonderful food and wine combos. Great experience at the chefs table watching the meals being prepared and nice to interact with them. Only negative..."

Marion Ogier

"Fabulous lunch with delicious, seasonal food and beautiful surrounds. Attention to detail on everything and superb wine list. Clearly passionate..."

Rachael Lonsdale

"Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere, superb staff and hospitality, and a must..."

Michelle Lawson

"I had the most amazing dining experience at Inati last night. I’ve had the pleasure of dining at many establishments and having met many chefs..."

Beth Wood

"Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend. Will definitely be back. Thank..."

Jacob Stanley

"Had the most awesome meal here this week. The service from the team was great. Was there for 3 hours sharing yummy and creative plates. A must..."

Tina McCormack

"Best meal I have ever had! I highly recommend the trust us..."

Kevin Steenson

"I can't get enough of this amazing kitchen. Perfectly balanced dishes, beautiful presentation and top class service. I've been twice and will be back..."

Ben Campbell

"Wonderful meal, excellent service. Will go again ne t time we are in Christchurch. Excellent Central Otago Pinot Noir..."

Fran Allen

"Outstanding! Every dish was absolutely delicious. Simon and Lisa, you guys are rockstars! Fantastic service and a refreshing take on kiwi cuisine...."

Hannah Small

"Had dinner there last night just loved it....the Duck trumpets & blackberry jam where to die..."

Eliza Hamilton

"Christchurch is so lucky to have Inati! The food is exceptional, service outstanding, cool decor and an awesome evening out! The goose trumpets and..."

Sarah Mcelrea

"One of the most amazing restaurants I've been too. Beautiful food, lovely service. If you find yourself in Christchurch, then this place is a..."

Sean Oliver

"Best restaurant we have been to in NZ so far! By no surprise it’s also the most expensive, but worth every penny. The ambiance, service, the food..."

Carl K

"We absolutely loved our experience at Inati. We got the "trust us 6 plates" and it was such a great choice. The highlight for me was the smoked..."

Charmaine Ng

"Wow, seriously, just WOW! Food, awesome! And specifically asked for, heard and cooked around our specific allergies, trust the chef(s) Atmosphere,..."

Nic Pethig

"Where to start… This was quite the culinary journey. From the warm and welcoming reception from staff to the little details like having your coats..."

Quintin Smith

"We chose this place because we knew we would gain experience and we did. They give you a good view of your kitchen in action. The dishes were well..."

Wayne Giles

"An incredible culinary experience, with impeccable service and atmosphere. The servers were 11/10 professional, and their knowledge of menu items..."

Ngaio Prince

"Wow! Where do I start .. this is hands down one of the best restaurants/experiences I have ever been to. Their service was top notch, the food TO DIE..."

Sophie Fearn

"My god, Inati was the most amazing experience I've ever had in a restaurant. And I don't say that lightly. Each dish was made to perfection and..."

Nick

"We had a superb experience at Inati. The food was delicious, fresh with so many unique tastes. The lamb carpaccio was exceptional as were the..."

Mike Salter

"Absolutely amazing! We had the eight plate trust the chef menu and the food was exceptional. Interesting flavours, varied dishes, and everything..."

Elora Walmisley

"Incredible experience. Our favourite restaurant in Christchurch, if not New Zealand. The menu changes frequently to match the seasons. The front of..."

Jason Wills

"Good concept of sharing with creative dishes while bringing simplicity to the next level. The 8 plates trust us menu was good, service tempo was spot..."

Alain Chan

"Inanti is definitely an experience and one that I would love to repeat. The furniture and crockery are on point making a stylish but relaxed..."

Brie Liberty

"We had 6 courses with wine match. All of the wines were beautiful. Food was superb. Recommend for a special..."

Laura Foley

"Trust the chef option is a great way to try a bit of everything and you’ll leave very satisfied. Such creative plates loaded with interesting..."

Alicia Kissick

"I will get on the 10+hr long flight again to dine at the restaurant again. -- We had 3 small dishes and 1 large dish to share (INATI). The dishes..."

JaeHee Chang

"Well deserved to be a one hat restaurant, not more, not less. According to the Maori dictionary, inati means to share, as well as extraordinary. I..."

s s

"Could not say better things about Inati. We sat at the chefs table and had such a great talk with Simon and his lovely wife Lisa. The food was to die..."

Tim Martin

O.g.b

93/100 (2404 ratings)

"Believe the reviews! The fried chicken is excellent. Great food and atmosphere, the bar staff are friendly and allowed my companion and I to perch..."

Chantal McNaught

"Amazing place ! so well situated and so charming in its own way, the food was so marvelous ! best Reuben sandwich i’ve had ever ! and i’ve had a..."

axelle

"I spent a week in Christchurch for work and ended up here twice because the food was quite possibly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long..."

Ash

"My partner and I stopped here after a long drive from Picton. It was the best place we could have choose. They have many GF options, the food was..."

Treehouse Theatre Marketing

"Lovely outside dinning area with wonderful customer service on being seated, menu and water supplied and prompt delivery of ordered food...highly..."

Dennis Rollings

"Had a great NZ beef burger and chips. Beef was succulent and the chips were amazingly crunchy 😋 👌 Becky and her colleagues provided a great..."

Nguyen Duc

"What an amazing place to eat... The staff were brilliant and well dressed in a great uniform that added to the style and ambience. The food was great..."

Andrew Bott

"Sunday took family out for mother's day lunch, this restaurant had delicious food and one last think is an Outstanding customer service by Connor...."

Dan Yeoh

"We had lunch at OGB, The menu is platter dominant, come prepared to share. Worth a special mention is the broccoli (even better than the fried..."

Hayley Buick

"Gorgoues place. Three seating options - one for private functions, an indoor less nosiy option for those on the older side and an outdoor space with..."

alice02

Cafe Berlin

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Absolutely amazing place for enjoying German and Czech food. You must..."

Dominik Chotěnovský

"If you want to taste excellent Czech food, you should visit this..."

Jáchym

"Really cool cafe with german food. We had pretzels with a cheese platter, waffles, cheese cake and a cappuccino. Everything was really delicious and..."

Tobias Wurft

"First time visiting and have to say the owner and staff were friendly. The food was delicious and coffee was great. Very inviting and we will be..."

Shelley bromley

"So happy to have found this place! Such a wee gem and the boys and girls working there loving it and you can tell. The atmosphere, the food, the..."

Peggy Lindner

"Got the Taste of Europe lunch special with a Berlin Iced Coffee and bought some sourdough and sausages. Really nice..."

Quintin Smith

"What a great place. Popped in whilst visiting family in Christchurch and got some cured meats and cheese. Tried the smoked garlic sausage and Cabajka..."

Perraine Bradley

"Good coffee and German pretzel. If you like a little taste of original europe home made cooking and German style Butcher this plays is cozy run by..."

Andrei Kardos

"Under new management now and doing great. Lunch was generous portions of hearty, tasty food. Lunch menu varies but is generally middle..."

Sandra O'Brien

"A very good European Deli ,my Lithuanian, Canadian raised wife loves the selection of goods .it's all the same as she could purchase in Toronto and..."

Grant Strahl

"Great cafe where Czechoslovakian/Bohemian traditional food meets German traditional food. Something different for Kiwis with great service and..."

Art Ist

"Would have been 5 star if I got sugar in my coffee. Never mind next time. Still great strong coffee.The cheese scone was scrumptious. Thanks for your..."

W Giacon

"Great deli food with German and Czech specialty products. Great coffee. Lovely smokey cheese..."

iona furney

"Awesome sausages and best smoked pork belly! Also love to see some mid Europien menu here! Great job..."

Václav Rejchrt

"Nice coffee, friendly staff. A very small range of german groceries on offer. Unfortunately no Nimm 2! (That in itself would be worth 5 stars!) Lots..."

Michael Brown

"I love Cafe Berlin. I go there every time I visit Christchurch. My favourite is their meatballs in a small roll with mustard. If you like German-Euro..."

John Stewart

"Wee little gem. My new favorite place to..."

Petrina Janessa

The Happening Bar And Kitchen

"Great food, cozy atmosphere. Our server was quick and friendly. When we went up at the end to pay, he even gave us a quick taste test education on..."

Melissa M

"Nice atmosphere and attentive staff. The fish steak tastes great, the lamb is mainly very good, but nothing special. Will eat here..."

Dane Jackson

"Spent our date night here, first time here and it was a Saturday night not to late, was a great place for an intimate dinner, wasn’t loud, great ..."

Claire McLean

"Most outstanding and tasty food service is exceptional and great ambience highly..."

Dennis

"Fantastic foods and kind staffs. So amazing!!!..."

NZ유니니

"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Servings were generous, beautifully presented and full of flavour. The owner/manager was so obviously passionate..."

Janet and Paul Williams

"Food was extremely good but..."

Aaron

"Amazing service which felt very personal. If our drinks were finished the waiter was there immediately. The food was exceptional. I highly..."

Maree Reveley

"Excellent meal at the Happening tonight. We had the risotto cakes with salad to start, the lamb and the Happening Francesinha for mains. It was all..."

Kerry Blackett

"Went here for dinner and didn't want to leave! Great attentive staff. Very comfortable atmosphere/setting. Their signature dish was delicious. Would..."

Hayden Murphy

"Great atmosphere and the service was top notch, the food was very well cooked and had loads of flavor. Good selection of drinks as well. The dishes..."

Israel Macleod

"Service was very good, very attentive staff that were back & forward making sure everything was up to standard. Loved the food, perfect portion sizes..."

Meg Arnett

"Great espresso cocktail. Tell them I sent you for 100%..."

Chris Eason

"We had a lovely dinner here. Each of the courses really provided great flavours, making the most out of their ingredients. I would highly recommend..."

Isabel Sibson

The Kiwi Viking

"Awesome food and my 11 year old says the subs are even better than Subway because they have less salt..."

Damian Brown

"Excellent decor inside and I enjoyed a Longboat bacon sub, excellent taste and lighting fast service. Nice to get a taste from home. Alger snilld ad..."

Kristján Lárusson

"My fiance and i have been here twice in the last 24 hours and both times its been awesome! We love the food and the service is absolutely great, i..."

Lincoln Hulbert

"So fresh, such good quality! Had the most amazing roast lamb sandwich. With house fried crunchy onion pieces, fried onion, juicy lamb, and gherkins...."

Sara Pennington

"I just had the best sandwich of my life..."

Lydia Donaldson

"Enjoyed the really delicious Sandwich I ordered on Friday night. Nothing amiss...all absolutely..."

Alasdair Wright

"Great sandwich value and..."

Paul Diet

"Great..."

Margaret Pickering

"Awesome food and..."

Kathleen Cooper

"This is a superb takeaway. They sell boats which are delicious long bread roll with flavoured meats and vegetables. I just had a chicken boat and..."

Murray Quartly

"Quite impressed! I'll be back. Nothing bland or run of the mill about their sandwiches. So much popping up in Christchurch hospo scene. But this..."

Laura LD

"Kiwi viking has claimed the title of my favorite food in Christchurch, I won't name the previous, but I will say they held the crown for around 25..."

Charlie Fox

"Awesome place and great filling meals for a great price. My only suggestion would be to have more vegetarian options than the existing salad or..."

Harry McKenzie

"Great tasty sub, healthy & quality ingredients. Nice chill out environment. Friendly staff. Prices adjusted, now my new favourite place for a bite to..."

Mike Zim

"Very delicious and well worth the price. Ordered a large steak and cheese sub - super filling and amazingly delicious. Open until 3am on weekends and..."

Tim R

"This was my first visit to The Kiwi Viking after following their Instagram page for some time. From the moment I walked in i was greeted by the..."

Lawson Grau

"Would give 5 stars because the food here is superb. Would rather get this than subway any day. So why not 5 stars? Because it can be a mixed bag..."

Alastair

"From one Viking to another - Thanks brother it was an awesome burger - perfect after a long drive from Timaru. Highly recommend this place if you..."

Thejs Pedersen

"This place is the most awesome place to eat in Christchurch. The Menu is awesome and something for everyone on there. The food is great, portions are..."

ArohaHolly

"Gotta say the best sandwhiches are the messiest and mine was messy! I got the chilli steak and lamb and that thing was amazing.. I was a little..."

Jack Simmons

"Great place to have a lunch on working days since it's just down stairs our premises at BizDojo. It's nice to have a place with delicious and healthy..."

Diego Torres

"Came in yesterday was greeted by a lovely lady, noticed how the other lady was ever so patient training the young man. Well done to her / them...."

Janine Pullan

"We were there last march, thanks for your kindness, your willingness to try to understand us, and for feeding us almost 10pm on a week day. Delicious..."

Mercedes Tesolin

"Probably my most ordered from place on UE, the lamb boat is amazing! Such great food, and prices, it's nice to find a place where you actually feel..."

vanessa stokes

Niche Coffee + Eatery

"cute wee spot with delicious food and friendly staff...was a bit sad cos I came here especially to try the gluten free cheese scones (yes I'm the..."

Anony Mouse

"Niche is always busy and that is for a good. The quality of food is of a high standard. Especially love toasted scone. Yummy. I go regularly and the..."

Jan De Courcy

"WOW WOW WOW !!! So consistent and the seating out the front is beautiful, especially on a sunny day. The loaf was so flavourful, as well as the other..."

Monique Simmons

"Hands down the best fish and chips in Sumner. We had the crumbed blue cod, pineapple rings, crab sticks and two scoops and Ben (not waiter - Owner!)..."

Aaron Green

"Cute locally owned cafe in Sumner only a couple blocks from the beach! Great coffee and a good selection of breakfast and lunch cabinet and dine-in..."

Mercedez Allen

"Coffee, food, service and ambience are excellent. Is it really necessary to have surcharges on public holidays and on credit card/pay wave. Wouldn't..."

Graham Anderson

"We went to Niche yesterday for lunch with our friends x our dog. I like it that we can book. I,m a cake person firstly x the range was excellent...."

Paddy Brocherie

"I ordered the chilli scramble and was amazed by how good it was. Nice bit of heat, flavoured with coriander, served over a perfectly done rosti and..."

Daniel Fioretti

"Their coffee is amazing (strongly recommend trying the piccolo latte!) and the staff is lovely too 😊 This place is my favourite place to visit..."

Yewon Jun (Maria)

"Saturday lunch date after a walk along Sumner's beach, we stopped in at Niche. We choose the Bahn Mi, delicious pork belly in fresh toasted bread. We..."

Brett “Barfussnz”

Maison De Crepe

92/100 (1024 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the nicest places in the city for Sunday high tea brunch. French creperie with multiple choices of both sweet and sour French crepes,..."

Raf K

"Crepes were lovely. We ordered quite a few types for the whole family for breakfast and everyone was happy. Lovely ambience and setting too!..."

Mel Goh

"A big selection of meals good for breakfast or lunch. The fruit toppings were high quality. We didn't have a long wait for our food. Overall a lovely..."

Emily

"Delicious crepes (both savoury and sweet ones), lovely ambience with vintage style decor, too bad we were in a hurry otherwise would have sat down..."

Charred Lamb

"Great service and food! Staff is super friendly l, the ambience is great. Ohhhh and the food!!!! Savory and sweet crepes were superb! We are..."

Vanessa da Silva Brum Bastos

"We popped in for brunch and got the absolute best savoury crepes we have ever had. Delicious food, wonderful coffee and super friendly staff. Doggo..."

Heather Taylor

"Friendly staff and amazing crepes.. there you can find crepes for everyones taste.. I tried the strayberry jam with bananas crepe and my boyfriend..."

Loony713

"Excellent crepes and so pleased about them having a gluten free option! I got the snickers flavour and it was amazing. Edit: Recently went to the..."

Alice S

"Lovely cafe with a great coffee, healthy menu ( and some deliciously decadent) and friendly staff. Big shout out to Jessie our server very friendly,..."

Atheweedot B

"Lovely place and the crepes are very good! Recommend to make reservations before..."

Evonne Chua

Auberge

The Monday Room

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for a dinner and opted for “Trust the Chef”. Food was good but not exceptional. I liked the vegetables in particular. Was just..."

Samantha

"This was an outstanding experience. From the food to the staff, an entirely enjoyable dining experience. Our host, Ryan, was welcoming and..."

Rob Wilks

"Incredible place to come and eat, we trusted the chef and are incredibly glad that we did! Everything was cooked perfectly and incredibly tasty as..."

Elwethe

"Very good experience…service, ambience and food were top notch….I’m a recognised fussy eater so choosing the “trust the chef” option was..."

Tony McNally

"I chose to dine here for the first time as I thrilled to read the menus and confidence about the restaurant, the head chef is a woman, so I expected..."

momo

"The 'trust the chef' option was very good value and absolutely delicious. Our server Kiara made the experience..."

Calvin Pang

"AMAZING. I can't rave about this place enough. Best food I have ever had in Christchurch - trust the chef is great, highly recommend. Great service,..."

Hayley Mulligan

"Lovely place and great service, really nice food, we had the Chef's Choice. The only negative, the fish was slightly undercooked which made the dish..."

Malin Wahlgren

"A restaurant not to be missed! Our best culinary experience to end our trip. We had a great time as a group with the "trust chef" menu which I..."

Mathieu

"Ordered the "Trust the Chef" option and it was wonderful. Table service was good and all the staff were very friendly and..."

Tom H

"Just outstanding in every way!!! It's been a while since I've been, but will return soon. Food, drinks and service are second to..."

Brian Burgess

"Wow. Just... wow. The food was utterly exquisite, and the service just as good. The cocktails were also devine. I'm a complete fuss pot, but decided..."

Louise Denton

"Went for dinner for my birthday, we done trust the chef. Was delicious food, great service and amazing cocktails! We'll be..."

Susan McNarn

"Dark and Moody with tasty food. We tried "Trust the chef " which was a good choice. Dinner for the 3 of us with a drink each and 2 desserts, was..."

Lisa M

"Had a great birthday experience here, both of us had choose trust the chef menu which are all delicious especially for the entrees. Such a good place..."

Winy

"Tucked in amongst the deleric buildings on High St and leaning beams, the Monday Room offers an exciting dining experience that matches those of..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Trust the Chef! When dining at The Monday Room, Trust the Chef. It's the best way to enjoy what's on offer! Went on a Tuesday night and there were..."

Mitchell Gingrich

"Undoubtedly a World class restaurant. The venison plate was one of the most tastiest dishI have enjoyed in ages. The side roast carrots were dressed..."

Stephen McRae

"Our party of 4 was looking for the perfect place to eat, to celebrate many recent achievements. We found TMR online, and made a reservation, for the..."

Johnny T

Soul Quarter

"The atmosphere at Soul Quarter is best described as moody. The stained glass windows are beautiful and add to its authenticity. Seating is..."

Nicki Killner

"A very classy nice restaurant. A warm welcoming, followed by an excellent service, with a lot of attention to details on order to please you. The..."

Antonia Zheng

"The food was amazing, beyond expectation. We chose "let the chef choose", and the dishes were fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. The..."

Deb Horne

"What a beautiful atmosphere. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious with decent sized meals. The "light dish" beef cheeks was..."

Tanya Carmine

"The food is extremely tasty and beautifully presented. For the type of place, the portions are more generous than many other higher end offerings..."

Kane S

"What an EXTRAORDINARY Evening. I mean seriously wasn't sure what to expect but WOW. We made a booking of course, it's a fairly small restaurant for..."

Matthew Adams

"The two of us celebrated our Christmas Eve here in Soul Quarter. Luckily still able to book a table at 5:45pm. We ordered a soup, venison carpaccio,..."

Karlie Po

"What a great find! On our last night in Christchurch this restaurant was less than 100m from our accommodation and did not disappoint. Food was..."

David Hubbard

"I thought it was a bit hard to find the place coz they share the same space as cascade. Inside, it has a warm and comfortable ambiance. The food was..."

Rhea

"Very odd, unexpectedly refreshing combinations of flavors and presentation. Had to chase down the server for desert, probably just being..."

Tim Hillsamer

The George

Wheelchair Accessible

Tanner Street Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"One of the best bakery in Christchurch with no doubt. Highly recommended the fruit Danish with filter coffee. The fruit Danish taste very naturel..."

Zetta Sze

"I tell no lie. I'm on the hunt for the best bakery's/cafes out there. And I swear that the hummus and olive sandwich I have today was the best..."

Duncan Dixon

"My favourite bakery Christchurch - the blueberry danish and the almond croissant are perfection. Also a massive fan of the porridge sourdough and the..."

Juliette Phillipson

"One of the best bakries i've been to. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. I especially like the porridge..."

Jo Ceyon

"The new vegan croissants are an absolute winner. So..."

Pete Hodge

"I love everything there, my favorite is the seeded sourdough bread. But in January they do that "Gallette des rois" what is made with almonds and a..."

Iristoff babybear

"Fabulous friendly service! Knew we were from out of town. Great French delicacies too! Highly recommend a..."

Regina Ieti

"Seeded sourdough is to die for! Loved all of the sweet treats on display but the sourdough is one of the best I've ever..."

Greta Pearce

"Great bread. I normally really struggle to digest bread but have no problems with your bread, and it tastes great..."

Andrew Paul

"The best seeded sourdough ever with other amazing flavours periodically like fig and fennel sourdough - truly delicious. Great service always and..."

Penny Davidson

"Had a cheese and jalapeño croissant and got a sourdough bread. The cheese and jalapeño croissant was out of this world. Like a little toasty cheese..."

Emily Brucks

"We love Bellbird Bread. Their staff are very friendly and helpful. I am always greeted with a warm and friendly welcome when I visit their store at..."

Liz Cammock

"Delicious Danish and other specialty bread. The blueberry Danish and almond croissant are my favourites. I believe they are the best I have tasted..."

Dan Summer

"Amazing foods and team! Blessed to have you in..."

Raphi Bullet

"Best almond croissant in Christchurch! Friendly staff, homely setup and delicious selections! The seeded sourdough was also..."

Allen Hou

"Best bicycle-friendly bakery in Otautahi. We often buy their sourdough, especially their seeded and rye loaves. Scrumptious French-style hot cross..."

Michele Hollis

Curator's House Restaurant

90/100 (1623 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We've visited here twice in recent weeks and plan to go again. Note that the menu Zomato has, and indeed the menu on the restaurant's own website, is..."

Janice Lester

"Had coffee here, fast service but you will have to pay inside after eating. Not quite sure if this is their practice here in..."

Dianne Tan

"This was a lovely place to stop and have something small to eat. The waiters and waitresses were so accommodating and friendly. The price was alright..."

MmmFood

"This place is beautiful, the building itself is gorgeous & its nestled amongst gardens along side the Avon river with a lovely outdoor seating area...."

Sarah S

"Finally after walking pass the curator's house many times when we visited the garden, we finally entered the restaurant. We had dinner here for our..."

Ernie Huang

"I was here from an invitation to a wedding reception, thanks to my generous friends I could have this fancy meal experience for the 1st time. (And..."

Caroline

"Would very much like to record complete satisfaction with this charming restaurant ;recently had a very large function upstairs at The Curators..."

Alison Keiller MacDuff

"My partner and I had a lovely experience for dinner tonight. I booked early and request a quiet table. We ended up with the "honeymoon table" in a..."

Kelly Wood

"Enjoyed dinner with family there on a Sunday evening next to the open fire by the bar. The staff were helpful and always on hand. The food was..."

Sean

"Great view, good beer and calamaris... Nice atmosphere on a summer afternoon. We did not get to try their proper food menu but the only thing I guess..."

Harvinder Singh

"I have been there twice for dinner and lunch! Love traditional Spanish food there! They are amazing! Tapas there are just over my expectation...."

Frida Dai

"Lovely lunch with tasting plates, lovely Spanish flavours lots to love about this menu, little pricey but worth it for the ambience. Will be back..."

Brad Sherry

"An important international guest was entertained to a splendid dinner at the Curator's House in October 2013. The attention we received was..."

Margaret Austin

"Just had a wonderful lunch- heritage building, views onto the botanic gardens in full bloom, sunny day- magic. Chirozo lunch dish very nice, tad..."

Andy Evans

"We went to the Curator's House while visiting Christchurch, the place was great. A real treat, it's rare to find a place with such character in..."

Mike Oconnel

"Me and my wife dined at the Curators House the other evening. It was our wedding anniversary. We went on a week-night but the place was still pretty..."

James Macklin

"We eat out A LOT. We often entertain business guests from overseas and we found the service to be unobtrusive, yet attentive. The food was fantastic...."

Anne Lindsay-Sanders

"What a lovely find! This is a charming eatery located in the Botanical Gardens. The food was fabulous, we had a Tapas sharing plate, the calamari was..."

Lillian M

"So delightful to spend our few remaining hours left in Christchurch with lunch at the Curators House Restaurant. Very charming and hospitable hosts,..."

Andrew Karl

"Came here for dinner - when we walked in we had some super friendly ladies seated us. We started off out, but then it was cold and asked to go in -..."

Marene F

"We ordered the shareable tapas and enjoyed every crumb of it. Each dish was perfection and they complimented each other. Our server, an English..."

Lisa Baker

"If you don't base your experience off of 5 star service, definitely impressed with the service received. Wish I could remember the gentleman's name,..."

Matt Welford

"Boutique yet interestingly Spanish influenced place, great for sitting around the outside (if it wasn’t raining cats and dogs) and enjoying some..."

Carl K

"Had a splendid evening here! We had the last reservation of the night and were still treated with incredible service. The food was immaculate, fresh..."

Ellie Monk

"Nice place. Food is good. Pricing is not too bad for the location in town. One portion of the main dish is enough to be satisfied with the meal...."

Vilgelm Grenz

"We went on a Saturday afternoon just after lunch for some nibbles and drinks. It was a bright sunny day so we sat outside and enjoyed the view around..."

Emma Collins

"While most of the meals delivered to our table looked good and tasty, my own choice of main, the seafood casserole fell miserably short on taste and..."

Liam Barr

Bloody Mary's

90/100 (3049 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Service was excellent and well looked after. Glad I chose to come here to dine for my birthday. Our server was very attentive and provided..."

Lis

"Best meal I ever had so far! Crazy how I've only tried this once, for sure not the last time though. Thoroughly enjoyed everything my friends and I..."

Liane Ramos

"Used the venue for 1 year old birthday celebration, food was great, services were great, big space. No BYO, cannot take alcohol outside the..."

Leo Li

"The beef and lamb are halal here. The steak are okay. The side dish is less okay. The sourdough bread is good though. The service is a bit slow, we..."

IsH

"Great restaurant in central Christchurch. Wonderful meals, warm ambience, great service. What more could you want? There is a real country-lodge feel..."

Michela Zanata

"The ambience of the restaurant is great. The restaurant is located inside the hotel. I like the design and set up. With regards to the food, we..."

Jane Uy

"Breakfast buffet is amazing! Plenty of choices for sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, croissants, toast, coffees, etc, just love it! Warm ambience..."

Faye O

"This is our third time coming to Bloody Mary's and it does not disappoint. The menu changes throughout the year which keeps it interesting. The decor..."

WatcherMania7

"My partner and I were flown to Christchurch on an Air NZ mystery weekend we were gifted and stayed at the Rydges. We were pleasantly surprised to..."

Lucrezia Matamua

"Had a pleasant dining experience at this place. Assistant shop manager "Gautum" did a wonderful hosting and when our food arrived, he came and..."

Vincent 17

"Thoroughly enjoyed our evening dinner, fantastic service and amazing food. Would definitely go..."

Leeanne Foote

"I am hard to please when it comes to my meat .. and service .. but Bloody Marys is the Best Restaurant in New Zealand that I have been to .You pay..."

Lktraz Motors

"Had our best meal in Christchurch! We didn’t have a reservation so we’re seated at the bar before any seat was available. In a short time we..."

Lydz C.

"First time coming here. We had the three course meals consisting of entree: pork belly and the smoked salmon mousse. Main: gurnard and the eye..."

Wilson Shum

The Cornershop Bistro

The Camden Restaurant & Bar

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"awesome food, the lamb has a perfect timing, fat bit is crispy and meat is juicy! i would become a regular customer..."

YL F

"We went for dinner and had the steak, and Spanish seafood paella, fried chicken and soft shell crab entrée and the lamb salad. The entire meal felt..."

Stanley Chung

"Group of us came in last week for dinner and we had great time and thoroughly enjoyed the food they offer. Its a mix of European and Asian I would..."

Adam Davis

"Awesome food. Nice environment...."

李Camilla

"We found this place by accident and Im so glad we did. We had such a great night at the Camden. They were so accomodating with my sisters crazy..."

Jessica Smith

"Outstanding. Both the Paella and Pork Belly we ordered were superb. The service was excellent. The young lady serving us was so friendly and..."

Teddy

"We had a wonderful experience - the athmosphere is modern, comfortable and stylish. The service is prompt and efficient and our waitress Janika was..."

Laura Pett

"The food was outstanding. Exceeded my expectations. Everyone at the table loved there dish. Staff were friendly. ..."

michael david

"Really delicious food, great atmosphere, great service team on our table. The truffle mash is delicious and the chicken supreme was very..."

Mil S

"Delicious food and excellent service. Janika and rest of the team always make you feel special and well looked after. Thank you awesome Camden team!..."

Triin Herbert

"I was REALLY impressed with the new fit out, the menu and service. I look forward to returning each Thursday morning for our BNI Meeting...."

David Melse

"Absolutely delicious. Totally worth the price. We had the lamb and vege parpadelle. both were flavorful and well..."

Theresa Lim

"Great food, great staff. What a fantastic place to for a meal. We will be making The Camden one of our regular restaurant's to go..."

Ross Ambler

"Fantastic welcome even though we were earlier than expected , warm atmosphere, fast & efficient service. Food was perfectly cooked ....well done..."

Cheryl Fisher

"Different ambience waiting staff were attentive without being intrusive food excellent drinks great. Table spacing was..."

Gillian Warren

Chillingworth Road

89/100 (1147 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food... Good quality.. The staff are amazing.. Explain very clearly about each dish, and hospitality is awesome.. The ambiance of the..."

sijo johnson

"Went in to the bistro for lunch. Beautiful place to eat and the service was great. I ordered the steak and asked for it to be cooked medium rare-..."

Natalie Fernandez

"Dined at the Bistro, and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing - the service was good. I think an extra person to help would have been better,..."

Marene F

"An awsome place to experience fine dining surrounded by a lovely ambiance. Choose how many courses you'd like and you can wine match if the..."

Wendy

"The service was amazing, they offer to take your coat and also pull out your chair for you. Every dish was explained with great detail. Not only did..."

Mina_T

"I went there to celebrate my birthday and I couldn’t have chosen a better restaurant ! The attention to detail and the service was impeccable. To..."

Drishti Kishor

"Atmosphere was amazingly peaceful. The service was incredible and so was the food. A lovely meal out overall. Music was lovely although I did go with..."

Anna Pryde

"We have celebrated a couple of wedding anniversaries here and have done so with the degestation, this time we did the nine course which was pretty..."

Keith Eleftheriou

"Celebrating anything at this gorgeous restaurant will be memorable. We chose the 9 course menu and every plate was quality with a delicious surprise...."

Toni Harris-Daw

"The dining space at the back was fancy and perfect for a romantic night out/ special occasion. We had 9 course degustation menu. Overall good..."

Cherry Huang

"The whole dinner experience was incredible 😍 the food was AMAZING the staff so helpful friendly and very knowledgeable the atmosphere was perfect..."

Rebekah Iggo-Browne

"Absolutely loved it! Incredible food! Wonderful service! Planning for our next visit..."

Lucy Carty

"I had done a little bit of research of nice places to eat around Christchurch for my short visit and for my final night I chose Chillingworth Road,..."

Timothe Lamont

"I took my partner here for her Birthday, yes it’s expensive but the food is delicious and worth it. Probably the best “fine dining” experience..."

James M

"Chillingworth Road is THE best restaurant in Christchurch!!! So good that you'll forget you even had the entertainment book voucher. Money well..."

Gabrielle smith

"Fantastic meal. Had the 9 course degustation menu. Every course was delicious. Guri was our waiter and was also excellent. A very enjoyable..."

Christopher Mayes

"Wifey and I were instantly relaxed, then spoilt rotten as the attentive staff spent the next two hours presenting us with incredible courses that..."

Owen Homan-Booth

Wheelchair Accessible

"An amazing and interesting restaurant and bar in the CBD by the Arts Centre. Good service and friendly staff. There lack of interest in..."

Murray Quartly

"Love this place! Really cool vibe and a great bartender - think I remember him from the Darkroom. He is definitely a keeper! Loved the hottties and..."

corey blackburn

"Very delicious. Service is good. My partner and I had a good time..."

Victor Gch

"My general response after going to a restaurant is that it was really good but let me state that cook n with gas was exceptional ! From the service..."

wayne rhodes

"Why have I never been here before!?Ive always heard great reviews but youll have to see for yourself. The service is professional yet casual, they..."

Susan Denham

"A first table, booking. Waiter was very polite and attentive. We ordered the steak, it wasnt what i expected, but it was very tasty and cooked to..."

Harley Chick

"Lovely customer service and venue...thanks very..."

Dennis Rollings

"My first time here. Fantastic service. Food excellent. We were a group of 10 and had a room to ourselves (thank you). Such an excellent..."

Michelle Edwards

"Amazing ambiance! Great food! Most importantly, very welcoming staff. Highly recommend this place...."

Bhushan Manerikar

"Attentive and very friendly staff. Great selection of food, caters also for gluten and dairy free. Happy to accommodate without making you feel like..."

Ivana Menendez

"I've heard good things, and I wasn't disappointed. The food was great, presented nicely and generous portions. Service was excellent, especially..."

Grey Nero

Rollickin Gelato (cashel St)

"A very cosy and welcoming ice cream shop, the ice cream is a little expensive but very tasty. I've tasted most of the winter menu items and all of..."

Norah Elena Fuchs

"This place seems to be very hype at the moment and popular amongst tourists locals, it’s quite decent but certainly not the best ice cream in the..."

Raf K

"Cosy ice cream parlour with a huge range of interesting flavours and a family friendly atmosphere, great stopover for a cold..."

SChan

"I’ve come here so many times and every time is just as good! I’ve always had amazing customer service at this location, even when i have been a..."

Caroline

"Always an excellent coffee and treat place. Not the cheapest but well worth it. Certainly one of our favorite weekend places in..."

Carl Papenfus

"Really good flavours and really good staffs. Thanks a lot for everything and apple pie was..."

S MK

"Well they said this is best gelato at christchurch and I agree with that. I ordered one flavor in cone but i forgot what flavour was. Staff said this..."

Oppa Kuliner

"Such a quirky and delicious place. Got the brownie and ice cream and it would've definitely been enough for two. Couches and vibe make it an inviting..."

Diego J. Ríos

"Perfect late night date night location, ice cream is my fave and the other dessert options are tasty too! Love the quirky date questions etc that..."

Aurora Bourassa

"Special gelato flavours Polite and friendly..."

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