New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

"Wow! Fantastic cafe - delicious baking and coffee. First time we'd tried cold drip and cold brew - both fantastic! Very lovely staff and love the..."

Quinessa Sullivan

Barrett Hocking

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”

Cbk Ferrymead

"When family local, or overseas visit, especially like Canada and Melbourne right now this is the place to visit as usual. Highly recommended if you..."

Sharon Crane

"This is only the second time we've dined here as I come from the top of the South, but it really is just absolutely fabulous. The food is delicious..."

Angela Carter

"Absolutely loved it. The staff were so attentive and helpful. I'm coeliac and they went the extra mile to make delicious food for me. 5 stars are not..."

Elke Schaefer

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. We didn't have a booking and we're seated straight away. Pleasant service from the team. We ordered the..."

Te Manawa “Kiriana” Coker

"Went here with a group of friends for some drinks and nibbles. The atmosphere was great, and our waitstaff were extremely easygoing and friendly...."

Emma Smith

"First time dining at CBK Ferrymead but won't be the last. The food was delicious and served hot and the staff were amazing, so friendly and willing..."

Ray Jeffs

"Love this place. We're always greeted warmly and looked after so well 🥰 And the food is outstanding..."

Jarryd Ford-Manson

"Went here in the weekend for my birthday with our family 3 kids & baby and my gosh the most loveliest staff!! Especially the blonde lady. Thank you..."

Sealey Fam

"OUTSTANDING!!! The customer service was outstanding, Shelly was doing my table service and it was my first time here, she made me feel so welcomed,..."

maryanne saunders

"very nice food and beautiful deco. The stone grill and craft beer is their specialty. Highly..."

Alice H

"The food was good as their presentation both excellent. Staff exceptional. Even the owner does some baby sitting. Location great with good parking...."

P KS

"Highly recommend this place. Staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. Food is fantastic - I had lamb on the stone grill, it was amazing. Plenty of..."

Marc Finno

"The staff were very attentive. And we're quick in making changes to our order for our dietary needs . Good food portion amounts for the price(s)..."

TINA MILLS

"It's was my maybe my second time of being there the last time was in between services and so it was empty of people but this time it was fuller and..."

nic ward

Belle

Free off-street parking

"One of the famous Cafe in Christchurch Central City. The food quality is very stable, you wont get disappointed every time you eat there. The price..."

Amy

"Ordered eggs Benedict and it was pretty delicious. Bread was toasted perfectly, yummy hollandaise sauce, runny eggs and generous portion of..."

Marge M

"This looked like a perfect spot to stop, but we were slightly disappointed. As a cook myself and fussy with hygiene, I noted a couple of things that..."

Myke Lowe

"Nice cafe with good selection. Got the b+e bagel for $11, the bacon &cheese sconne for $5.50 and a small flat white for $5. All was really good,..."

Louis Martin

"Great spot to sit and soak up the morning sun for breakfast. Wasn't going to eat here, but glad I did the salmon benny was great and very generous..."

Hayden Paul

"Cool little cafe, excellent coffee, prompt service and really nice breakfasts with perfect poached eggs. Amazing decor with all sorts of art all..."

Steve Warne

"My husband and I have been in Christchurch for 3 days now .. and, after having Belle’s amazing Eggs Benedict on the very first day, we’ve been..."

Larraine Easby

"One of the best Eggs Benedict I have tasted. I chose the mushroom option and it was so satisfying. The hot chocolate was yummy as well. Quick service..."

Shadiya Shaleen

"We took a coffee and a cappuccino. They were ok. Nice and warm..."

Elisa Zanelli

"I absolutely loved it here! The coffee was great and the ambiance was great and the food was really tasty. The main room had a lovely art deco vibe..."

Rachie H

"Possibly the perfect cafe for me. All my favourites on the menu supported by a delightful array of sweet and savoury treats in the cabinet. I had the..."

Alexander Swords

"What a great wee cafe, the food was great and came out fast. The bigger breakfast was lovely and the smashed Avocado on toast was amazing. Definitely..."

Brian Norton

"Beautiful eggs bene, eggs were perfect medium that i asked for. Hubby loved his big breakfast.. 3 sausages he was stocked... and no tomatoes even..."

Tania Godsall

"10/10 Recommend had the best cappuccino of my life from here looked beautiful as well tasted even better..."

Hannah Payne

"Good coffee and nice selection of cabinet food with some gluten free options ! I had the vegan falafel burger from the cabinet and it was really..."

Mercedez Allen

"Fantastic breakfast. The staff were amazing and the cabinet food was well above what I was expecting. Portions were huge!! My one suggestion is to..."

Trentyz

"Here you’ll find the best coffee, they roast their beans on site and they are divine, truly in my list of top 10 coffees ever. I must remember to..."

Jasmine Crosbie

"Excellent coffee, which is the main reason for going. It's a roastery too, so fresh beans guaranteed. The savoury bacon and cheese scone was..."

Greg Spark

"I LOVE THE THIS PLACE Caught my attention by the design at first and find an early morning to try while I’m staying ard. Brilliant service and good..."

Wen Wang

The Birdwood

92/100 (1746 ratings)

"Stopped in briefly for a quick drink and some fries. I had been told the fries were good and I wasn't disappointed. Hot chocolates weren't quite hot..."

Olivier Oh

"A busy wee spot in the weekend's, but definitely one of the best brunches I've had for a while. To see Turkish Eggs on the menu 😋 😍 I was in..."

Morgan

"Great service - Have to highlight that the service felt like a five star hotel experience. Great food too, and great to see a prawn cocktail on the..."

Erik Otte

"Went for evening meal. Great pizzas. Nice ambience. Bit of a delay being able to order drinks during our meal was only..."

Mike and Liz

"Very lovely flavour filled food, great service you really felt like a guest. Smells from the kitchen were wonderful. Good options for Gluten..."

Viv Halliwell

"Superb, I had read up on where the best pizza in Christchurch was, your name kept getting repeated, so we had to try it out! We started with the..."

Thomas Price

"Absolutely delicious! Great service and a nice atmosphere. Catered well to a variety of dietary requirements. The Fiorentina is the best pizza I've..."

Erica McQueen

"Thank you Birdwood for a great evening for our large group of visitors from out of town. In addition to excellent communication and organisation, you..."

Melissa Winfield

"Love, love, love this place. Consistently delicious food! Best eggs in Christchurch! Friendly staff and such a..."

Lee-Anne Savage

"Absolutely love The Birdwood. We have been there a number of times and never left disappointed. The food is always great and they cater for dietary..."

Tina S

Jaba Grill And Bar, The Palms

"Had a fantastic meal last Tuesday night. The steak was perfectly grilled and tender, bone marrow succulent and dessert was on point. Server was..."

Catherine Kay Escol

"Absolutely amazing experience, took my 4 yr old there too. They had set up some coloring in stuff for her. Staff are friendly and consistent. Food..."

Abbie Mataio

"Very good experience for me. Particularly the staff and personal service. These staff were upbeat, knowledgeable and made you feel like a welcome..."

Clinton Fernandez

"Friendly, fast service, Great environment, tasty meals. The only thing we were disappointed with, was that the garlic prawn dish was very cheesy...."

Sade Donn

"What a pleasant experience! It was our first time at Jaba Grill and we are sure that we will be visiting again. It was the one in The Palms that we..."

Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui

"We had the steak and ribs platter with chips which was perfect for 2 people to share. Meat was cooked perfectly with great flavour and seasoning...."

Sarah Field

"A wee piece of paradise, the food was absolutely delicious, will definitely be back again. The whole look inside is really cool and staff are..."

Cassandra Gibbs

"A bit of a chaotic night trying to find a restaurant on queens birthday weekend, but got some seating outside which at first I was unsure about but..."

Rudolf Fenske

"We ordered the mixed grill platter for two. I really enjoyed the steak, chips, salad and one of the dips. My partner likes the skewers and the..."

Janelle Tan

"Fantastic friendly staff,food was amazing our 1st visit and definitely won't be our last.Well worth the drive to town from North Canterbury for a..."

Megan Wiseman

"Hearty meaty meals in a warm comforting atmosphere. Excellent wait staff who knew how to please..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Enjoyed our lunch out for the first time here, great flavors and decent size of a platter for 2. I would definitely be back again to try other meal..."

Chippy Ionita

"Delicious mocktails and salmon ceviche!!! And the chips with cheese and bacon yum yum yum. Great service and plenty of gluten free. Will definitely..."

Shelley Buckner

"Nice setting, feels very tropical despite the weather. Food was delicious and good portion..."

Shee Young

"Service was great. Staff had a sense of humour and good manners. Food presentation was great. My desert in particular, the chocolate brownie, was..."

Rose

"Delicious. We had a butchers share platter, good variety of cooked meats and everything we had was cooked perfectly. Didn't have to wait long and the..."

Aaron Templeton

"I dined at Jaba this evening with 4 girlfriends. Jimmy met us at the door and showed us to our table and provided great service and attitude all..."

Michelle Bennett

Auberge

Fire And Slice

"They have the best pizzas in Sumner the chips were really nice I enjoyed having it. I would highly recommend this place This is better than..."

Matthew Taylor

"Absolutely the best pizza in Christchurch. Pizza as it should be. Always buy it whenever we are in Sumner. Great value..."

Andrew Kunyev

"Absolute wonderful food, and good service too! However the atmosphere isn’t the greatest, the seating feels very cramped and it gets very loud in..."

Analijia Thomas

"Pizzas here are amazing. Great beers on tap. Highly recommend a visit. Very flexible with pizza flavors and toppings etc. Super customer focused...."

Tobias Preston

"Yum!!! Really really good pizza base, hand thrown and perfect amount of topping. Such nice staff. Little Creatures newly on tap, goes perfectly with..."

Audrey Mitchell

"Genuinely one of the nicest pizza places I've tried. Was skeptical about the portion size being 12" but found one pepperoni to be plenty to share..."

Luke Ross

"Excellent pizza. The salmon pizza was especially good and we ordered a second one. Decor was minimal with the wood fire oven right at the entrance...."

Li Xuan

"Awesome little shop specialized in authentic Italian pizza. Would love to be back sometimes. Service can be a bit slow as they often seems..."

Carl K

"One of the best pizzas I have eaten around New Zealand. The edges of that pizza is super crunchy and chewy it is super tasty. I love that pizza it..."

Carlos

"Best pizza! And the folks working there are always super friendly. My toddler loves going there, not only for the pizza but also because he gets so..."

Joana Ponder

"The owner is Fantastic, quick service with lovely fresh toppings. Beautiful handmade pizzas with authentic Italian wow factor. well worth the..."

Jassi Sandhu

"Loved this place! The most delicious pizza I have ever eaten. Proper wood fired pizzas! Just awesome, with amazing, fresh ingredients! Hidden gem of..."

harpreet singh

"We came across this place by chance. The pizzas were astounding - each with a unique flavor, and very fresh high quality ingredients. Tasted a 100..."

Michael Zlotkowski

"Stopped by after an afternoon in the port hills and was super pleased with this place! Pizzas came out super fast and were delicious! A nice..."

Emily Brucks

"Gluten free pizza which you pay slightly more for but was definitely worth it! The owner was lovely and I would definitely recommend this Pepperoni..."

Nav

"The pizzas are awesomely good! They are really one step above average. But the service is... barely minimal and despite the restaurant was totally..."

Nidhogg Arotake

"Absolutely beautiful pizza! Just got a bacon and mushroom & a Hawaiian pizza and both were absolutely fire! Would recommend and will definitely be..."

Liam Bulmer

"Phenomenal pizza. Ordered two, finished them and had to order another one because they were too good. Guys were super friendly..."

Olly Smith

Cellar Door

"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

Good Habit

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite cafe in Ōtautahi! The inside and garden are lovely, staff are great, coffee and food (cabinet and menu!) are always spot on. My go-to..."

Sarah McKenzie

"Finally manage to visit Good Habit ! Just realise they using the Prima coffee ( I am Prima fans ) 😍 love the atmosphere and having dessert ,is it..."

Hwee Shyan Lim

"Great spot, good indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome coffee, delicious and well priced food and friendly..."

Bruce Menzies

"Cozy Cafe with the added charm of previously being a convent. Lovely outdoor space with tables, shade and pretty garden. I had the kimchi omelette..."

Erin F

"One of the few places I leave tips for! A seriously yummy feed and great service. There is parking onsite - a little spot just to the side of the..."

stace hema

"Made the trip specifically to check out Good Habit, as I drive past often. I remember when the nunnery stood next to the building pre-quakes, so was..."

Morgan Williams

"Had fantastic food and a coffee. The service was outstanding. I would highly recommend going. It wasn't a very nice day so we were inside. But on a..."

Warwick Davis

"Food was good, our soup was just a slight bit spicy but everything else was great. It was slightly noisy at times, more from people talking than the..."

Peter L

"Lovely old Convent building and gardens to have a peaceful break with nourishing food. Good for the soul and the tummy 😍 Great food selections,..."

Deirdre Johns

"Food was delicious (brunch) and coffee to. Staff friendly so overall..."

Greg Barnard

The Monday Room

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Dinner

Mid-range

"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

The Butcher's Apron

"I enjoyed a delicious bacon roll here with my son Harry during my visit to Christchurch. The food was absolutely scrumptious and the servers were..."

Heather Spry Cluard

"I'm a sucker for the Irish Roll: Bacon, Egg, Black Pudding and Sausage. Went there yesterday might go again today! Unfortunately they don't have..."

Steve Bell

"Great place, fantastic they have black pudding on the menu. Would have preferred the bread roll to be buttered but other than that, great food and..."

Nick D

"THE BEST BLT and bacon butties in town and probably further. If you are wanting a bacon fix this is the place for you. Very generous serving. Fresh..."

Poppy

"Went in Sat (first time) and brought a Butterscotch Date for dessert and a bacon and leek quiche. Yummy!!!!! The girl working there also was so..."

Rachael Haywood

"BLT (with egg) was great breakfast for day 1 of our Christchurch ‘street-food’ trek. Bun and filling was super fresh, bacon succulent and the..."

Anjie Connon

"This spot is like an oasis. Just a beautiful meat heaven with a range of creative, delicious sandwiches and sausages and wraps and salad. Oh yeah,..."

B

"I've eaten alot of burgers in my life, but nothing came close to this one... everything was unbelievably fresh and cooked too perfection, the burger..."

Milehighzz

"Excellent coffee..better than damn STARBUCKS .Friendly..."

Nanda Gopal PONNUCHETTY

"Had a work training event and pre ordered some burgers and salads in the morning ready for lunch and we are all smiles. Value for money and..."

Cam Mackenzie

"Best breakfast buttie in New Zealand. Twice or possibly triple the size of anything from McDonald's. Great..."

Corey Kitchen

"This is a delightful food truck offered cooked fare from the fantastic butcher's next door, Peter Timbs Meats. All their sausages and handmade and..."

Ian Babington

"Awesome spot for a bacon hit, best bacon fix in town. fresh bread, generous serving. get in early if you want a porker, they sell out..."

Noel Andrew

"Best coffee I have had in a long time! The pork and jalapeño sausage roll was amazing. 100%..."

Sharne Thomas

"It took four years but I finally found it: the best bacon sandwich in..."

Nathan

"I go here all the time :) Cheap and premium food! I love my breakfasts here. Nice fast and friendly service :) love..."

DneraMobile

"Best burgers in town by a long shot…..pricey but very very..."

Kevi goes wandering

"I had the Irish and it was amazing! Very good coffee..."

Shaun Phillips

"The Best spot in Edgeware! My favorite is the Hungarian sausage, or the Butcher's cheese burger..."

Krissy

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The staff were lovely and friendly with really good service. The portions were big! Great value for money. I wish the food cabinet had written what..."

Annie Bananie

"Must be one of Christchurch's best-kept cafe secrets. A little off the beaten track in an industrial area of Heathcote Valley, but well worth a..."

Zak McKracken

"Looking for a child-friendly lunch spot near the Gondola, Castle Rock popped up on our radar. Tucked away on a back road in an industrial area, it..."

Sweet Mama M

"Oh my goodness, the food is to die for!The atmosphere is great and the setting is perfect. They've got a beautiful little garden hidden..."

Nathan Forsyth

"We went to the Castle Rock Cafe for brunch today. We go out for lunch every day and expected this to be another wolf in sheeps clothing. What we..."

Lynn Mortlock

"We come to Castle Rock every Wednesday. I look forward to our visit days before. This is my happy place. This is the best cafe in Christchurch. Why?..."

Eric Owsley

"Excellent service, friendly staff and great coffee. Very impressed. I am gluten free and the staff bend over backwards to help, and vary the menu to..."

Lisa Clarke

"Good food that is rustic and simple but also very tasty, the coffee is great and the atmosphere is a rustic surrounding adding the comfort to your..."

Cameron Strange

"I went there for my 5oth birthday brunch, on the sunday 14th april, and I must say the service and the waitress young blonde, she was such and..."

Catherine

"Every time we visit for brunch on the weekend we are made to feel so welcome. The food is consistently excellent. An awesome choice on the menu and..."

Anne Hamers

"Absolutely amazing coffee and food! I drop in everyday morning for coffee and go for lunch at least one a week. Fantastic service, in fact the best..."

Janine Ross

"We have never had a disappointing visit here!! It is by far the best cafe in Christchurch!! Awesome service, amazing food and really good coffee...."

Gina Colvin

"This is the best cafe in Christchurch and you know it before you even walk in. On the door they say no..."

Adrian

"Absolutely awesome - we revisited one of our favourite local cafes only a few days after the earthquake. There they were open and serving fantastic..."

Rose

"Amazing food, wonderful staff, in a stylish environment. I love eating..."

Emi Mae

"the first time we visited castle rock cafe and we are big fun of you now! great food, very friendly and prompt serving, and great price..."

Natsuko Lea

"We feel lucky that our office is handy to this cafe as they have great food, great prices and great staff. We even go there in the weekends for..."

Desley

"I've been to this cafe now at least four times and each time have been delighted with the food, the excellent service and the child-friendly..."

Julia

"Really impressed. Great food and primo staff. Really good value for money. Love that fritter..."

Dan

"I am addicted to this place! The staff, the food, the atmosphere, is just top rated...."

Kels

"This place is fantastic, staff who love what they do and have thought of everything. A great wee spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch away from the..."

Aston James

"Highly reccommend escaping the city cafes to visit the friendly team at Castle Rock!..& they have now opened for weekend brunch.I had..."

Sarah

"Amazing food at a fair price. The meals were not small and definitely filled you up. I got the fried chicken and sweet chilli waffles, nothing to..."

michael wade

"We had breakfast there yesterday, I had a large hot chocolate, very well prepared and tasty, we all had the $10 weekend specials, there were 3 on..."

Nick Wyse

"The big breakfast is huge! So cheap too and great..."

Jason Robinson

"We stopped in for breakfast. Ended up with the Big Breakfast, well worth the $10. We left with full tummys. Service was quick and polite. Cafe was..."

Gordon Bermejo

"I came here once two years ago, and it was dark without much food. I saw the ad in FB and just had a visit today. It is much over my expectations! I..."

Tania Ho

"This cafe is amazing place in Christchurch. Very healthy and delicious foods and nice brewed coffee ever in Christchurch! Also there are very..."

李晶晶

"Had a great breakfast there a week ago - excellent menu, both of us were really happy with our respective choices (big breakfast, and omelette), no..."

Gottenhimfella

"This place is a must try! Awesome staff, amazing, tasty and well presented food. The coffee is on point every time and hands down the best Salmon..."

Zayd P

"Absolutely amazing food, staff are lovely and the serving sizes are just such good value for money. Definitely coming..."

Amy Ballantyne-Jones

"We had a group of 14 at the cafe. The service was awesome & The food was great . Lovely cabinet food and a great selection of the menu. We I'll..."

Chris Drew

Papanui Rsa Restaurant

"Come try our home made pies muffins and other home cooking the girls would love to see you at the..."

Debbz Hill

"Great Chicken Schnitzel Salad Fries $20 Pint of Macs Gold Lager $7. I go with Ulysses Club meetings Weds. Worth a trip. Start of Harewood..."

John Crossland

"Come here every Fri. Love it. Papanui RSA have a cafeteria where you can have a meal. Great place lovely..."

Margaret Jordan

"Best roast for a long time. Heaps of meat which just fell apart. Nothing fancy, just good honest grub at a sensible..."

Ian Wilson

"Went for a meal there on Valentine's day,we had a roast meal dinner and dessert, all of the food was just delicious,the beef was tender and yummy to..."

Leonie Darling

"Delicious pork roast and vegetables. Nice seasonal vegetables and tender pork. Best we have had at an RSS. Fantastic Apple shortcake Tasted like a..."

Jinnine Pearce

"Nice and handy to our family, plus supermarkets and Mall within walking distance. Great having the dump and the choice of the RSA services, highly..."

Robyn Le Grice

"We had the best time, so friendly and economical everything was clean and tidy, bar staff friendly 🙂 we were invited by friends to watch them..."

Simone Templeton

"Still a ice quiet place to meet up. Reasonable food at a reasonable..."

Brian Soper

"Really nice meal and of good quality and value. Easy parking great..."

Geoff Ede

"Best place in Chch for the normal war veterans widow.Lovely food and bar staff plus great company of V3 vererans keep this place living..."

Bev Christie

"Papanui RSA has good access to power chair in there meeting room for our meeting with the police and lawyer family..."

Peter Freeth

"Great atmosphere and good food. Good value for..."

Gary Freeman

"Neat set up. Nice quiet place for a drink and light..."

Brian 885

"Great place, good canteen cooks very good meals, drinks are a good..."

Tom Hughes

"And they serve Guinness! Our 4wd club has its meetings..."

Stuart Woodside

"Nice setting well laid out and easy to converse with..."

Mike Wall

"A good venue to catch up with workmates &..."

Noelene Longley

"Great food and drinks with..."

Dennis Rea

"Great food and quiet..."

chris horsham

Cafe Allwood

"Delicious food, awesome coffee and very friendly..."

Ann Davis

"Amazing coffee 10/10. We got two eggs benne's one bacon and one salmon, the ciabatta was 10/10. One of the dishes had significantly more hollandaise..."

theverityschannel

"Very friendly staff. Beautiful food and atmosphere. Also good coffee. Loved..."

Dylan Nicol

"Amazing food, great coffe , good friendly service. What's not to love..."

Angus Harris

"Some of the best coffee in Christchurch. Clean and tidy, little difficult to find from the main road but it's a..."

Mark H

"Very nice staff and food and coffee. Ideal for take a snack, so tidy and quiet..."

Mathieu Wanderlust

"Great coffee, very nice staff...."

Peter Blackwood

"Great food and coffee - dog friendly. Will be..."

Michelle Edwards

"Nice friendly staff highly recommend the allwood..."

grant fairbrother

"Perfect start to the day, friendly welcoming staff and excellent tasty food..."

Errol Cameron

"Great service. Great people Real good food..."

Craig McLintock

"Great blueberry pancakes and service as..."

Simon Dalton

"Amazing food, friendly and helpful..."

Kim Spargo

"Very good coffee and..."

Neville Cumins

"very good nice..."

SHERYL GRAY

"good food, nice..."

Debbie Pettigrew

"Nice for lunch, small..."

Niki Medhurst

"Nice..."

Ki Hyun Kim

"Great..."

David Warren

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

City Social

"They're open weekends now as well as weekdays!! Food is always fresh and delicious, they have vegetarian friendly options too. We had BLT bagel, and..."

Abby T-H

"Had a quick lunch with a mate and sat outside, which was just lovely. Friendly lady served us and was quick and attentive. I had duck buns which were..."

Morgan Williams

"Sat outside with the birds and wind. Great city scenery. Delicious burgers. Hard to find parking. But a beautiful place to eat at. Would recommend if..."

Kōkā Jaqs

"Tasty Coffee and Bagel’s to start the..."

Hansi Hohenadl

"Very nice food and good coffee, in a great spot with a nice..."

Mike Fleete

"Great. This place should be..."

Keeley Pomeroy

"Very nice..."

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Barberra

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I had been talking about going to Barberra over the last week, only to see a recent Instagram post indicating some changes coming - which..."

Vito

"I think Barberra is such a good date restaurant. Food is perfect to share and so delicious. I can never go past the fried pickle or the bao. This..."

Kiara Wells

"Great food and great service Ate way too much - we were told to order 5 to 6 dishes to share- but that was a lot but lucky we were able to get a..."

Marene F

"My friends and I had amazing experience with Barberra. Delectable food and fantastic customer service. Highly..."

Blessy Raju

"My favourite is Scallops then pork belly , Beef spring rolls and Corn jalapeño fritters is..."

Vincent Ho

"The ambience was pleasant, and the service was exceptionally fast and friendly. While the presentation of the dishes was impressive, they fell short..."

Karan Kumar

"Not bad, but not much to remember by. Liked their open kitchen, but really surprised to see how just one cook can easily manage a kitchen this big..."

Carl K

"Fried chicken, salt and pepper squid are delicious. however, the Balinese white fish in banana leaf is quite bland. Salmon Tartare taste excellent..."

Archie Lee

"Really loved the food here. We're not vegans but did get some vegan options, and it tasted..."

Rana Motu

"Great dinner! Good service and very speedy food service, they were a 2 team in the kitchen and had atleast 6 tables of guests and we had our food..."

Genevieve Healy

"Overall very nice and chill restaurant in CBD, very nice customer service!!❤️❤️ Fusion foods are always surprising me. All the combinations..."

Dara Yan

"We had such a lovely time at this restaurant. It was a great atmosphere. The staff were so helpful, caring, efficient & just plain AWESOME. We felt..."

tracy trubshoe-oden

"Really enjoyed the food here. Tried the roasted stuffed egg plant entree and pork kebab, both great, and the mains were a good size although a bit..."

Larissa Ou

"An unforgettable dining experience marrying the taste buds from the Asia-Pacific with the culinary fine-dining touch from the European. A delicious..."

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