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

"This was the second best burger I've had in my life (1st being the Ferg) and I have travelled the world looking for the best of the best. The beef..."

Chris Aitken

Colin Cowan

"We first came here when they had a coffee and scone deal and now it is our favourite cafe to go to when in town. The coffee is great, nice and hot as..."

fletcher

"Great coffee, and the different blends of beans can be bought for home. Food is adequate - standard cabinet stuff - but pricier than..."

Gordon Findlay

"From the moment we entered this cafe we knew our time here would be a 10/10. 19 minutes until close, and a stupidly annoying coffee order (soy cap 2..."

Tim Malott

"I drink coffee from Cafe's everyday of the week. My favourite is Extra Hot Latte , Amy of theColombo makes the best yet. It's a highlight on my..."

Trevor Duncan

"It was a pleasure for me to conduct all the members of this coffee shop. And got a good friend..."

Royal Studio - Music Discovery

"A trendy cafe within The Colombo but away from the typical mall noise. Modern branding and layout, with good solid wooden bench tables as well as..."

Mark Lincoln

"Great coffee and a good companion. There was almond milk which was good. The girl working there was really knowledgeable and had a great chat too. A..."

Turtle Kidtv

"Great coffee and cabinet food. Greeted by lovely staff and the table service was fast and..."

Denise Mackie

"Actually, I went to buy two coffees for me and my friend in the busy hours , so by mistake staff could not place my order timely , therefore I asked..."

Bishnoi New Zealand wale

"Great breakfast with good..."

Terry O'Neill

Chillingworth Road

89/100 (1147 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"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

Qubed Coffee Lounge

Wheelchair Accessible

"A really lovely restaurant Friendly staff and excellent customer service The Freakshakes are of great value and an absolute hit with kids. It is..."

Bernice Freeland

"Takes a long time to get these made, we waited 25 mins and the kids filled up on the hot chips I ordered for me so they couldn't eat all the..."

Amy Thompson

"Only went for hot chocolate & cake. Lemon cake was gorgeous but bit crumbly on the bottom. Easy access for people on walking..."

Jan K

"Amazing place, customer service was great and the food, omg it was the best. We got a 15 dollar milkshake and it was the best one I have ever had in..."

Brendan Chapman

"Great spot for a hangover feed. Staff are nice and the food is delicious! Unfortunately I wasn't aware they would use something I'm allergic to as a..."

Jordan Healey

"Fabulous service today at Qubrd…I made a mistake not explaining fully my order but they happily prepared a new item for me…the food was delicious..."

Tony McNally

"Great chicken meal crisp, nice clean place went there for a business lunch Found the service a little slow but good staff nice Outlook. Dog friendly..."

tom cargill

"Totally love this place, super dog friendly, you puppy can even go..."

Pitena PARKIN

"Really nice food at reasonable prices. Absolutely insane shakes for the young and..."

Rob Robinson

"Great cafe! Love their big breakfasts, milkshakes, cabinet food and curly..."

Hannah

"Lovely Cafe great food & coffee. Will definitely call in..."

Debra Barltrop

"Nice place. Good selection of typical breakfast, brunch and café food. The milkshakes look really appealing! Food was good but pancakes were a..."

Shane Holdsworth

"Very yummy and beautiful food and drink ❤ Friendly staff with lovely smiles..."

Vivian Huang

"Really nice food and coffee. Customer service was great, and the fancy thick shakes were awesome. Would definitely go back - only thing to be mindful..."

Pakuwera Katu

"Can't imagine you'd find better value for money and fresh, healthy food with generous portions. Avocado Smash w two poached eggs, two slices of..."

Brett Mann

"Awesome cafe in a very cute location! We went in on a lovely Sunday afternoon, sat outside, had buckets of beers, and ate delicious..."

Nicole Down

"A lovely dog friendly cafe. We started coming here as the whole family (fur baby included) could come. The food is yummy and the drink options are..."

Stephanie de Freitas

"Beautiful place, friendly staff and people alike. Wonderful DOG FRIENDLY!! Devine food and beautiful..."

Sophie Cairns

"Friendly staff, great food, drinks and dog friendly..."

Nancie Tang

Royal Tandoor

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely loved the food. Son ordered butter chicken, not my style but had a taste and it was divine. I ordered Lamb Jalfreizi and that was spot..."

Simon Smith

"Very nice and spacious Indian restaurant to have one of the best food in Christchurch. Food was above expectation. Suitable for parties. Parking..."

Tarun Negi

"Whether its take away or dinning in, the service is great. Food portion and taste adds to a wonderful experience. Though their the Naan bread is..."

Elroy 0kada

"Super cheap and good curry. I went there for lunch and ordered spinach curry made it very hot. I was surprised they offered me rice and nann bread...."

yaya

"Absolutely fantastic. Whilst all the standard Indian dishes are all there, this restaurant offers so much more; things I have never seen before. The..."

Debra Harding

"Great lunch deal, the butter naan is really yum and they give you enough for two people. I recommend the lamb saagwalla & the chicken..."

Matt Aldridge

"The Delhi is a great place to share a scrumptiously delicious meal!! The food was absolutely exquisite, I would highly recommend the Prawn Malabari...."

Sonia Prince

"Royal Tandoor have Wonderful Indian food with excellent service. What exceeded our expectation was the warmth and ease of the staff. However, the..."

James Robinson

"If we lived in Christchurch this would be our new Friday night! So good. Really friendly service. Clean and beautiful dine in exerperience. Really..."

Jemma

"Delhi Kitchen made such an unforgettable marvelous impression upon us. As my elderly mother was approaching the doors, the charming owner came..."

Thomas Edward King

"Nice restaurant. We especially appreciated the friendly service. Nice interior design. Good parking. The Chicken Khadai - medium was good, it was..."

Nathan

"Absolutely amazing food. Not heavy or oily and the tastes were delicate and delicious. This has got to be the best Indian restaurant in ..."

Harve Sran

"This place was gorgeous!! The service was outstanding & friendly & the food was to die for, meat was soooo tender. I myself dont eat Butter Chicken..."

Prudence Elemam

"I eat here pretty much every day. The food is devine and the staff are friendly. Gentle lighting with relaxing music. Lamb Roganjosh is my favorite..."

Michael Besley

"Great India food Restaurant, great service. Love the dal makhani and the paneer dishes. Surely one of the good Indian do in Christchurch New..."

Deenbandhu Dubey

"We have eaten at many Indian Restaurants and this has to be one of the best. The food was balanced and beautifully flavoured. The decor and service..."

Maggy Burnett

"5 stars from me. I usually buy the lunch special $15 Curry & Rice + Naan +Drink.The food is authentic, service and Restaurant presentation is..."

mmate15

"Got butter chicken and naan takeaway. First time here. Great food. Generous serving. Great service . Friendly man. Very close to home. New local. ..."

Poppy

Valley Inn Tavern

89/100 (1029 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We dined outside as was a hot Sunday morning. Had brunch and all was enjoyed. Great service and atmosphere. This place is a credit to the owners..."

M P

"Firstly, the old well in the middle of the restaurant was pretty interesting. Secondly, tried the nachos and they were a delight! Got them plain with..."

Shanna Mehmeh

"Always lovely at the Valley Inn. Service was excellent, menu selection good and food delicious. Caesar Salad and Ham Steak meals were great, coffee..."

Ross Andrew

"Good place to chill and beer! It’s a very cozy pub. Also a good place for family dinner. We order the day special- steak and burger with fries. The..."

Sam L

"Although the restaurant and bar were very busy when we dined here on a Saturday evening, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was nicely..."

Michelle Clarkson

"Our group has been before and enjoy it that is why we return. We did make a booking and were told that there was a large group booking for the time..."

Dawn Chapman

"Great meal, good price. Was $75 for a Big breakfast, 2 lots of eggs Benedict, coffee and 2 hot chocolates. The meals was very enjoyable with friendly..."

deadmanwalking1981

"Went watch rugby. Some other choices for breakfast would be good. Didn't want chicken, but it came anyway and charged for it. Love my local, but..."

Jude McLean

"Requested Valley Inn Tavern for informal family gathering. Absolutely first class communication from Tavern staff throughout. We opted for a counter..."

Warwick Nicholl

"Friendly staff. The meal was good and the price was right as well as 4 slot machines to gamble in the restaurant. There is a hidden gem at second..."

Donald Kuok

"This was my first time going to the valley inn for lunch and I would not hesitate to recommend to friends and family. The service was excellent and..."

Andy Walker

"Lovely that they open the doors on ANZAC day early so that we can have breakfast after the dawn service. Great..."

Janet Weston

"Fantastic service amazing staff delicious food..."

Rebekah Iggo-Browne

"Fantastic service, quick and friendly. Food was excellent, sizes very reasonable vs the price (not expensive but good portions), and a pleasant..."

Ben Sewell

"I was a member of about 20 people who had a convention dinner at the VIT. We were treated very well by the staff. The food was standard pub..."

Philip Sharp

"Our 5th year of holding the Southshore Social Club annual general meeting, 29 attended everyone stayed for lunch after the meeting, and as usual the..."

Sue McLay

"Lovely relaxing atmosphere . Great place to meet up with..."

Maureen Christie

Trenches Restaurant & Bar

"The environment here is unique, with great military memories. I had double cheese beef burger (note that the online menu as of now is out of date,..."

Xeon

"The RSA is my local and I love this place. The service is always friendly and welcoming, beer's always good, and food ain't bad either. They play a..."

Morgan Williams

"Got the catch of the day - $26.50. Lovely presentation, potatoes were good, but not very much food on the..."

Amy F.

"A good staple. Decent quality food. Pleasant surroundings. Can't go wrong if looking for a nice place for snacks and a drink or a full meal. Great..."

Matt T

"Absolutely fantastic $15 steak special. Melt in the mouth..."

Mike Bailey

"Was a really busy lunch day( ,Sunday) A golf tournament was on. The food was delicious The poor staff, only two at front were , overloaded. Many..."

Angela Hutt

"Lovely work lunch. The service was with a smile and the food came out in a timely fashion and was enjoyed by all. Great stuff, will enjoy going..."

David Gould

"What a cool place. Part of the Returned and Services Association (RSA).Set in nice new building close to downtown Christchurch which has a striking..."

Jason Anderson

"Great atmosphere on Saturday nights, good food can't complain for the price and the specials they do every night. Steak night is Saturday and Tuesday..."

George Copland

"The jazz band playing was fabulous and the roast pork I ate was very nice. The staff and other guests were welcoming and..."

Janet Congues

"Very nice food and drink at reasonable prices. Great service..."

Jon Walker

"Love this place! Wonderful lady looked after us this morning super efficient service and great location to sit outdoors on a nice day. Highly..."

Tammy Black

"Cool bar, selection of beer is Kiwi classic, and finger food tasty, but can be a bit messy, especially with their chicken wings soaked in tomato..."

Daniel Mladek

"Great food, great staff, friendly and welcoming, fully..."

Dean harrison

"Awesome food, service and atmosphere. Added to the enjoyment of our..."

Margaret Rangi

"Great food and service Nice friendly..."

Mark Wilson

Strange Bandit By Lucianos

89/100 (1884 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went along with workmates for a team breakfast to Strange Bandit, which I’d never come across before - was glad to have been dragged along. I..."

Otago Islander

"Great coffee, amazing food. Visit Strange Bandit for the third time and It’s always the best experience. My husband and I love love loves their..."

Sheryl Luzon

"Very nice sweet girls served us with big size beautiful food! Timber table looks great. One of the best we have had! Definitely will come again!..."

Succedu

"👍: -Probably one of the most value for money cafe. -Their food items are priced very reasonably with good sized portions. 👎: -During weekends..."

SL Wong

"Great espresso , fried chicken waffles($25.5) are tasty , although on the expensive side for 3 bite size of chicken thighs..."

Jay Lin

"A fantastic place to go for breakfast and a cuppa! Loads of area to dine in, a great cabinet selection and..."

Belinda Skelton

"Such a great find. The chicken waffles are amazing 🤩. Eggs benny was great too, so much bacon! Very busy place however service was fast and..."

Melissa Pett

"There were 7 of us out for lunch together. We have been to this place before and enjoyed the food very much. It is a busy place so always a good..."

Dawn Chapman

"We found this place when we first got off our flight in to CHC, and are now coming back for lunch again because they were so good 🤤 had the salad..."

Lily

"They make a great long black coffee! Really nice vibe in the cafe, good acoustics and great parking. We will definitely come back with a group..."

Kate Cook

"Large group without reservation, no issues for these guys. Food was amazing and coffee perfect. All 12 meals came out within minutes of each other..."

Cameron Anderson

"We ordered the Eggs Benedict fried chicken and the apple spiced waffle. Both were delicious especially the fried chicken. The coffee was..."

J K

"Came for brunch and coffee before flying off as its so close to airport. Service and food here is really good, will definitely be..."

Sandy

"Had lunch here the other day and we loved everything about this place! The semi-opened kitchen lets you in on the hustle and bustle that's going on..."

Zoe Ringland

"Excellent coffee ☕️ cabinet food looks..."

mamatomochu

"Excellent atmosphere and a generous plate. Thanks strange bandit we will be back. Update: came back for waffles and chicken and we were not..."

Matt Hayes

"Nice venue, great food. The Poke Bowl with the chicken was top class. Chicken wasn’t an option on the menu for this dish but they happily..."

Dick Borgdorff

"Always enjoyable - glad we booked ahead! We visited for brunch during the Christmas / New Year holiday period. Glad that we booked ahead for the 4..."

Shirish Paranjape

"I got the chicken & waffles and it was amaizngggg! My partner got the Eggs Benny which looked super good too. Quick service & got a table despite it..."

Emma Iles

"Was close to the airport and had a short drive. Food was good and coffee great. Service was good despite how busy it..."

Edmund Lee

"First time today at this cafe and wow, coffee was so good, I had another one. Breakfast was delicious, I had eggs benny with salmon, my husband..."

Susan Bond

"Excellent coffee - probably some of the best I’ve had in Christchurch, with amazing food to go with. They also played Sisqo - Thong Song, while I..."

Ashleigh Muir

Kawa Cafe

"Nice outdoor garden and playground area with a closed gate, super kids friendly environment so parents can just let the kid run around and play while..."

Ernie Huang

"Lovely fresh food with great counter food that has good GF options. Shop has natty organic vege stall (with own garden next door). Staff are..."

Helen Mann

"Awesome wee spot lovley staff great fresh meals.. Custard squares are delish.. Coffees perfect been there a lot brought a lot of buddies here too....."

Nathan Hall

"What a beautiful wee cafe. We stopped by to see what was on the menu and ended up having breakfast. The coffee was just as good. Kudos to the team..."

Donna Cowan

"Have you ever been somewhere so nice you don't want to tell everyone about it!!!?? This is one of those sanctuaries. Gorgeous private corners in the..."

Andrew Smith

"Spent a perfect morning outside in the sunshine enjoying the ambience of the countryside whilst being minutes from town. The menu is varied and well..."

Isobel Stout

"Best french toast in town. Great taste and beautiful rural view. Lots of parking..."

Esther Li

"Small & cosy, welcoming, delicious counter food & menu. Prompt friendly service. Good coffee. Clean bathrooms. A rainy day, but in better weather,..."

Alison Kagen

"Hot damn! Fantastic food, great service. If you're ever out in Halswell Kawa Cafe is well worth stopping in..."

Paul Johnson

"Really nice and friendly service, great..."

Zuzka Černá

"I love this cafe, beautiful food made with love, prices are very affordable, menu well thought out with something for everybody. Loads of vegetarian..."

Storm Woolley

"A beautiful serene spot where the food is made with care and love. Perfect for lunch, and if the day is fine you can eat in the lovely garden while..."

Felicity Milburn

"Had the big breakfast on Sunday and it was the best my nephew had ever seen and tasted he said. Staff are great, place is great, and who cares if the..."

Lyne Cameron

"We have been twice now and really love it. Friendly staff and good food. There is a breakfast and lunch menu and some good choices from the counter..."

Craig Burtt

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..."

Evangeline Wong

Little Fish Co

"Beautiful fresh tasting fish, with yummy crispy chips, can tell their oil is clean and fresh. Very yummy...."

Paige Officer

"Best fish and chips I have had in while, crispy fries and thick battered fish with coleslaw and tartare sauce included. Fantastic value for..."

Tim Gilda

"Fresh big plump oysters $3 a pop - such a good deal! Also serving fresh sashimi and any fish cooked how you like. A great healthy lunch option -..."

Shay Zhang

"Seafood was quite fresh but blue cod fish tasted like saba fish. Food was also quite oily. Overall still..."

Hazel Nut

"I don’t remember how many times have been here for lunch. Enjoyed every time. Excellent seafood chowder, fish&chips and sashimi. Seafood was always..."

Hannah Zhang

"The seafood chowder was delicious - a good portion, really tasty, decent chunks of seafood, and just the right amount of..."

Helen M

"We dropped in here from a Cruise Ship tour as my friends wanted to try New Zealand fish and chips. The team were super helpful when initially we..."

David deMarco

"Best fish and chips I've ever..."

Angela McFadyen

"Insanely fresh fish. Sashimi was one of the tastiest I've had anywhere. Must visit for tourist and worth the time if you're on a port day on the..."

Huy Luong

"Yummy fish and chips. Bought a fish box. Fantastic. Fish was battered and fried on the spot and very well presented. Friendly..."

Brandon Dennis

"Just had the most delightful fish box. Angels are now singing. It was fabulous. Wonderful staff here. The fresh fish on display is terrific. Fabulous..."

Neil NZ

"Best fish and chips I have managed to find in Christchurch. I'm very fussy with fish and chips. This place has definitely eased my fussing. The..."

gee moana

"Best fish and chips in Christchurch hands down! Tacos are delicious too. Yes you may pay more than what you would at the local, but it is well worth..."

Aaron Buckley

"Amazing fish and chips and grilled salmon. Tastes like fresh fish. The tartar sauce is really good. Staff is really..."

Carlota Keimer

"Incredible! Best fish n chips I've had for a VERY long time. Not greasy, great flavour, fresh cooking oil, perfectly cooked fish, skin-on potatoes,..."

Dane Grant

"Generous servings. My wife and I had the standard Fish and Chips and it was delicious. The man that prepared it for us, Hamish I think, was..."

Shazni Azmi

"Craving a souvlaki but that was closed at Riverside on New Years day so I popped around the corner to Little Fish Co. Delighted to see fresh snapper..."

Martin Conway

Viet Nam To Go

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Vietnamese noodle soup with good price. Have been there many times. Always satisfied. Friendly..."

Jennifer Lee

"We arrived late, but were welcomed regardless. The hostess was lovely and the chef jovial. The Pho was very hearty, beef was great and plenty of..."

Alex Bryant

"Quite clean. foods are simple, tastes good. Coffee is nice. Not really original, but nice place to go in the..."

mamatomochu

"Nicest bánh mi in Christchurch! 😍 the taste was authentic and on point 👌 I had the grilled pork and ham banhmi. The baguette was crispy on the..."

Gabrielle Tan

"My go-to place for PHO. A small place run by the sweetest couple. Can get a massive bag Wo of pho for $20 and it is stuffed full of deliciousness,..."

Jeff Nippep

"My friend and I had the pho and it was delicious! Great food and great service, will definitely be back..."

Tory Payne

"Wonderful place! Soup Pho is just the same as we tried in Vietnam! Friendly stuff, cozy..."

Lana Ts

"Amazing little spot, great food and lovely people. Will come back..."

Veronika Laskova

"My favourite Vietnamese place in town. I always get the large seafood soup and occasionally add the fresh spring rolls or Vietnamese cofee. Salad is..."

K H

"Bahn Mi and the Pho is delicious. Good affordable prices and the fresh spring rolls are absolutely amazing and the service is top quality. Highly..."

Lavinia Isaac

"I'm addicted! Had their beef bánh mi for lunch 3 days running. I go in with the intention of buying one and end up walking out with two. Fantastic..."

Glenn Bull

"Always delicious. People are lovely, very nice family owned place. You can't go wrong! Love the bahn mi and very authentic to northern..."

Cathy Stowers

"Best Vietnamese place I have found in Christchurch, small menu, always fresh and friendly. Wish I worked closer so I can take advantage of their..."

Ivy Shaw

"Cheap, delicious and yummy 😋. Authentic Vietnamese food. They are on the same block with Steampunk. Highly recommend 👍👍for their rice noodle..."

Bernard “Bernie” Tan

"Perhaps my favourite place for lunch in Christchurch. We try to go once a week. The most authentic pho and bahn mi outside Vietnam that I have found...."

Tori WiIby

"The best Vietnamese Restaurant in Christchurch. I love their Banh Mi which is the best Banh Mi I can find in the town. If they have more convenient..."

Khoe Dep

"Nice.Just disappointed it didn't have dinner..."

Wyatt Kwok

"Has to be the beat bánh mi in Christchurch! Portion was good, not happy with the fact that they raised the price recently by $1 but @ $6.50 .. its..."

Marene F

The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar

89/100 (2459 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"We visited the Old Vicarage on Saturday. I ordered the confit duck thighs which were cooked perfectly, this was well worth the $42. There was one..."

Holly-Arna Veevers

"It’s good could be a bit better service and cleaner but nice people and good food so yeah aha. The chips are soo good and I recommend the cokes and..."

Alex

"I was born and bred in ChCh, but moved to Melbourne 20 years ago. Every year I return in July to visit family and friends and over the last 3 years..."

Cathy Armstrong

"Our family has get together lunches here as often as is practicable and Sunday was another of those occasions. The staff were friendly and..."

Saskia Halleen

"Very lovely staff and great service the inside and outside are both lovely the food is fresh and great I would love to come back here and try more of..."

Amber-Rose Osksbs

"Great venue for a brunch or lunch, lovely grounds snd on s nice day i could site and snack away hours. Service was good and well priced for such a..."

Brad Sherry

"ATMOSPHERE:Lovely house with nice outdoor bit. The room decoration was really cool, especially the library roomSERVICE:Was quite..."

Annie Bananie

"This place is a stunning setting! I came here with friends of multiple ages for coffees and fluffies. There is lots of outdoor seating and different..."

Table For One

"Regularly go there for brunch, the "Vickars Grill" is the bomb.Would be a 5/5 but the bacon has changed... Used to be better. Great place..."

Gar

"Been here a couple of times for breakfast. The setting is good and well set out restaurant.The first time coffee was great and smooth, second..."

Cameron Strange

"Had a delicious meal. Service wasn't over the top amazing and our drinks and desserts were a bit of an after thought however this may have been due..."

Lisa

"Hi thereWhat a lovely time I had over lunch at The Old Vicarage yesterday (1 November). I felt very loved and so well looked after. Your staff are..."

Rachel Walker

"On Friday night we decided to eat out and ended up at The Old Vicarage, arriving without a booking on a busy evening. They found us a table for two..."

Sue Spindler

"My partner and I decided to have dinner at The Old Vicarage last Friday night. As we were both from the hospitality industry, we understand how..."

Marie Keir

"My husband and I went here for our anniversary lunch recently and had a wonderful meal. The pork entrée was delicious and presented superbly and the..."

Deb McPherson

"I Visited The Old Vicarage for the first time around a week ago, and I had an absolutely wonderful lunch with my husband. The food absolutely superb..."

Joan Howard

"My husband and I had a lovely dining experience. The wait staff were slightly casual, but very friendly, and helpful. The meals were delicious and..."

Adele Sparks

"My fiancée and I enjoyed (another) lovely dinner at the Old Vicarage last night and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Noting nothing exceptional..."

Aaron Morgan

"I had a great Saturday night with a friend having two steaks. I had the Angus Flint stone medium rare he had the Angus 250gm fillet. The duck fat..."

Harry Smith

"I recently organised a hen's afternoon tea, The Old Vicarage was very accommodating, with only booking a week ahead they were able to put my party of..."

Emma

"Recently I dined here at a large hen's party. The building and seating was warm and inviting. Our party was accommodated well -staff were really..."

Colleen McDonald

"For a special family lunch celebration, the service was excellent, the food was particularly good. We had 17 people in the front room and the staff..."

Eric Livingstone

"From the moment we telephoned to book for a very special family dinner, as most Cantabrians know, family celebrations are very important, since 2011...."

Pauline & Andrew

"Took the boys from work here had a couple of beer and some lunch. Food was great as were the beers on tap. Had a steak sandwich the rest of the..."

Stevie James

"My partner and I had our 5 year wedding anniversary at The Old Vicarage on Friday night. I had the chicken and my partner had the steak which he told..."

Sarah Latty

"Have dined here often - Lunch usually as a gift for a friend's Birthday. Last week was no exception - 2 birthday celebrations - evening meal. One..."

Natalie Purdue

"service was excellent, food delicious and fantastic wine. we had the lamb and beef for mains and garlic bread to start - all were perfectly cooked..."

Sarah P

"Held a group dinner for 20 people. Good staff meant the service was excellent.A great selection of dishes cooked to perfection and good wine..."

Todd Johnson

"Myself and 4 other friends had lunch at the Vicarage on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was the best we have had anywhere for a very..."

Jo Phillips

"Beautiful food like its people! Good food is everywhere, but it takes an exceptional service given by wonderful people to truly stand out in the..."

Liane Ramos

"Our first patronage and we loved it. Delicious food and desserts Hope they change menu once a while so we can revisit to try new items. Highly..."

Lynette Kwek

"My wife & me booked first table for dinner. Nice food, great staffs and amazing restaurant ambiance. Must..."

akhil eldose

"We really enjoyed our meals, so yummy 😋 our waitress was new and still learning but she was great. Good Gluten-free..."

Nadine Dawson

"Great presentation and food was delicious. Good service and meals didn't take..."

Panagiotis Bougos

"Great dining experience. The food was very delicious and there was plenty of it. Great staff who do their best to serve everyone. When we arrived it..."

Paris Herring

"Rainy old day and was really busy but worth the wait for great tasting food. Can't look past the avocado smash for brunch. Flavours were awesome...."

M K

"Visited the Old Vicarage for a delightful Thursday date night. The bustling ambiance paired with exceptional staff and service made for an..."

Tanushree Srivastav

"Enjoyable lunch out with friends, good seating areas, with indoor and outdoor options. Staff are very friendly and attentive. We had the Bangers &..."

kapewhairangi

"on Monday my partner and I and our friends went to have dinner here the service was great , when food came , it did very well presented , the food..."

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