Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

"I have been to chanakya every week lately and found the food to be of a high standard, fresh and very tasty. The service has always been top notch,..."

Caelan Nichol

Mailén Wagemans

"Very enjoyable vegetarian meal. Very tasty and well prepared. Will definitely come back again. Portion size is generous so I am having to sit extra..."

Jim Chuang

"Really great service, friendly and welcoming team who greeted us when we arrived, quickly had us seated and a drink ordered. They have a separate..."

Megan Andrews

"We had a fantastic meal, very tasty. The staff were very helpful and efficient at their job. The owner was very friendly and attentive. We always..."

Ann Lowe

"We had a beautiful Christmas evening here enjoying pizza and pasta. The carbonara and ragu pappardelle were delicious, and so was the marinara and..."

Elayne W

"This place was soooo good! We ordered a lasagna and another dish (can't quite remember what it was) as well as a tiramisu for dessert. Everything was..."

Just Another Karen

"This was one of my easiest 5 star reviews. I'm usually disappointed with Italian restaurants in Christchurch as they tend to be overpriced and very..."

Hugo C N

"I had the pleasure of eating here, the food was the best I've had in a very long time. The hostess was just the most lovely lady 😍 I loved..."

helen campbell

J-bings

Wheelchair Accessible

"Vegetarian options! Beyond what is listed in the menu as vegetarian they can also make their Dan Dan Noodles, Shanghai Scallion Noodles, and..."

Amy Atkins

"J-Bings is a creative medley of an eatery and a teahouse. The meals we had for dinner were super delicious and this was our first bing experience...."

R M

"Had a lovely dinner there as always, although would be nice have the portion serve a bit more:) Good for dinner though if you don't eat..."

Reggie Arnold

"Had our Asian food fix at J-Bings and the food was great! Our favourite is definitely the Dan Dan Noodles, the noodles are QQ/ chewy and the spices..."

JC

"My partner and I always want to explore food. We didn't know what "bings" are and we gave it a try. It was like Pitapit but better. The crepe like..."

Arvin Daniel

"I am a vegetarian but I don’t eat onion and garlic. I have tried Dan Dan noodles and Chongching noodles, both are super delicious to me. The..."

Gearlex HSU

"Overall good, The milk tea is standard, a little too sweet for my liking. The Jianbing is surprisingly nice, authentically Beijing style, not so..."

Carl K

"First time here, did not disappoint. Food was delicious and ambiance..."

Marilyn Ancheta

"Loved the bubble tea hot pot! Super tasty, well worth the money and reasonably priced. If you are here, I definitely recommend to try it. Never had..."

Tremaine Blackwell

"Highly recommend！the Bings are tasty n the beef noodle was authentic！ There are variety of drink options，tried classic bubble tea and sparking..."

Jingwen Xu

"The best Dandan noodles I’ve ever had in New Zealand, even better than I had in China before. Staff were super friendly and we will be coming back..."

Y L

"I reallyyy enjoyed the original bing!! It had salad, crispy wonton wrapper & sauce in it & all of which were very delicious! I found the size to be..."

Straw berry

"If you are looking for authentic noodles and jian bing in a casual ambience with attentive service then look no further. I was pleasantly surprised..."

Andrew Wilford

"Delicious kai and lovely inu. Bubble teas were tasty, noodles dripping in delicious chili, and fried chicken crispy. Service polite and efficient. We..."

celeritas2

Little River Diner

84/100 (1369 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gorgeous cafe/deli with a fantastic gift shop - this place is popular - gets busy. Better than any coffee shop/cafe in Akaroa - eat here! Buy gifts..."

Areti Alexandrou

"Good place to have a quick meal or coffee if you are passing through Little River. We had coffee there when I was going to Akaroa. Little River is..."

Pratik Singh Solanki

"Cute-as-a-button cafe situated in the scenic Canterbury rest-stop town of Little River, it boasts a surprising array of treats and dishes to please..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Yummy food in a great location. Very busy over the weekend as a destination location for folks out on a drive. But plenty of outside seating..."

Maria McDonald

"Best big breakfast I have ever had, hands down. Crispy bacon, fresh garlic bread, authentic handmade tomato sauce & the best krqnsky sausage I have..."

Matt Aldridge

"Lovely counter service, requested extra strong Turmeric Latte and my server was very helpful making sure she understood what I meant and I thoroughly..."

TheFkhkwf

"Visited Little River Cafe & Store at Little River, South Island NZ fir brunch. Had Chicken , Brie cheese with pesto on a bun and coffee in their..."

Christopher Wilkes

"From Christchurch to Akaroa. This is a must stop cafe for the driving break. The atmosphere of this cafe comes with a lovely courtyard garden and art..."

Chet Wah

"What a hidden gem! A must stop place on your way between Akaroa and Christchurch, amazing food, amazing prices, great outdoor seating area at the..."

Russell King

"Friendly staff, great food selection of cabinet food and it's worth a stop for a..."

Jason Turner

Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria

84/100 (2166 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If there were ten stars, they would get that. Amazing atmosphere, delicious wine and food to die for. This is a true Christchurch hidden..."

Nicholas J Down

"Went here for the first time yesterday. The service was amazing. All staff that we talked to were very friendly and were great with my kids. We..."

Michelle Berg

"It's a great place to dine, menu is great , staff are always happy to you return. the food is always taste and cook to your requirements. enjoy every..."

Sue Wilson

"My husband and I had dinner here last night for our wedding anniversary. The food is beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely...not too fancy so you can..."

Nicole Knapp

"What a great night! We used the back room for a function for 20 people and had a blast! We were able to put up decorations and use the TV for music..."

Timothy Günther

"Had a great dinner here last night with friends. Easy place to take kids - big space for them and the room out the back is perfect with a pool table..."

Sharon Collins

"Food was amazing staff were fantastic even sorted my extremely fussy son a meal I would definitely..."

Kylie Lowe

"Always beautiful food! Their pizza is... everything! love the decor & staff are always..."

Rose Head

"Hi, myself and 3 other friends came for dinner on Saturday night at around 7.15pm. I would like to sing the praises of our waitress; she was..."

Stacey Abercrombie

"Thanks for the awesome pizza slice whilst I was waiting at the lights. I’ll never try and rush through the lights again! Best commute ever!..."

Andy Richards

"Such yummy pizza! I adore the fact the you put the pizza on a piece of wax paper in the box so you don't get that smell of warm cardboard(yuck) and..."

Bernice Janse van Rensburg

"Absolutely fabulous meal. Staff were fantastic and the food was amazing. The tirimisu was one of the best I've had. Fabulous local restaurant that..."

Corinne Neilson

"delicious food, friendly staff with great sense of humour, relaxed atmosphere..."

Bridget Kelly

"Amazing service, great pasta and one of the best steaks I ever had! Can't wait to go..."

Lucy Shand

"This has the feel of a genuine Italian bistro. Good but not too extensive menu. Was very busy when we arrived at 6.30 on a Wednesday evening so..."

Guy Crozier

"4 of us just had dinner and great pizza and service. We were not sure about it given previous reviews but NOTE: change of ownership early 2016 so Def..."

Teri

"Very good wedges! Service was great. Although mains were a bit cold when it arrived... Everything was quick. overall a good restaurant to eat..."

Hailey McConchie

"What an amazing restaurant 🥰 They have excellent staff, really great service. Food was delicious, limoncello margarita was exceptional and..."

Aneetta Baby

"Great service, food is nice, although their pizza seems fairly different from the Neapolitan style that I love, I find the dough and especially the..."

Carl K

"Best Italian food I've had in a very long time. We got the fungi and margarita pizzas which were just perfect. The tomato sauce on the margarita was..."

Sophie Tait

"This is our fave Italian restaurant since moving to Christchurch. Always super friendly service, such a great atmosphere and authentic feel along..."

Karrie Stephens

"Amazing Italian restaurant. The food was fresh and devine. Definitely recommend the place for a dare night. Do book in advance. We booked and it was..."

Tam Hug

"Really lovely experience here, with great food :) Everyone enjoyed their food, and I think the Gnocchi Verde I had was great, however, the Polenta..."

Aria C

"Great atmosphere,popular and busy but friendly welcoming staff. Had a chat with the Italian owner who was very open and friendly. Food was delicious..."

Duncan Seed

"Booked a table for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. Good atmosphere. The staff gave us a lovely round table and were very attentive. They..."

Mary H

"Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Delighted to see an entire plant based menu, great drinks menu and support of native forest..."

Kim Lawlor

"Atmosphere is wonderful. Staff are excellent, and the food and drinks superb. A whole menu of plant based options, so fantastic for vegans. All 4 of..."

Stephanie Toomer

Universo Brasserie & Bar

"Lovely inviting restaurant, well laid out most seats have a degree of privacy. I can't say I was wowed by the choices I made. In particular, the..."

Lauren McLellan

Bunsen

84/100 (3291 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty nachos and loved the fact that Bunsen has a vegan option for these! Cute location outside the arts Center. Also very funky toilets, can you..."

Shannen Commons

"All rounder lovely place to eat and be social, there was also a well-behaved dog, as a customer pet visiting on a lead 🐕 Staff were nice. It was..."

Misty Martin

"It wasn't loud, they were accommodating of my booking and the food was great. Perfect cafe for me! I'll sure be..."

Samantha Plunkett

"Friendly staff, well made coffee, and good menu. Eggs Benedict is my favourite brunch, sitting outdoors with a good book. Thoroughly recommend this..."

Barry Smith

"Delicious, nice and hot coffee. However, just one remark- the cappuccino did not have enough froth (although a beautiful latte art shown) and please..."

Maria Skorykh

"Great cafe with a lot of seats. Nice and warm inside when it's a bit cold out. Staff are friendly, food is good. Looks nice but isn't too over the..."

Jon Adams

"Actually really loved this cafe. The food was amazing and the coffee good as well. Very popular little place with options to dine outside, inside or..."

Kylie de Alvarado

"Perfect place ever in my life. Beautiful. Food,Staff,mood and location everything fantastic. I love Vegi,vegan menu and Juice also fresh and tasty...."

park mini

"Fantastic science themed restaraunt for quality food and great restoration of the Victorian architecture of the former University of Canterbury. The..."

Braden Ramsell

"Must go for breakkie, this is where the local meets and with all the handsome dogs too. I have spotted 5 dogs in a setting! You hear piano play from..."

Yang Wang

"Relaxing upstairs / downstairs/ outdoor dining available. Coffee was great. Service efficient &..."

darrell john

"Bunsen has a great looking menu however I decided to eat from the cabinet as the quiché was speaking to me. Whilst it wasn’t overly filling it was..."

Matt Johns

"Lovely place ,had the most delicious salad there and green..."

sarah crooks

"One of my favourite cafes in NZ! Lunch in an Oxbridge reading room yes please! Yummy food, friendly fun staff. Cosy nooks and an upstairs. Great..."

Rhiannon Menegon

Khmer Cambodian Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of the best kept secrets, the food is amazing, so fresh & flavoursome and excellent value for money! The staff are friendly and very..."

Anne Jeffries

"Love this place. The food is amazing and The staff and owners are always so friendly. I booked this place out to celebrate my 40th, Sam and Som, ..."

Penny Osborne

"Lovely staff, beautiful food. We had children with us and they were very helpful and family friendly. Highly recommended for large family groups. I..."

Trish Alderton

"Amazing food and super nice staff. 100%..."

Dan Goodrich

"First time diner for lunch today and won’t be my last. Lovely service, had Tom yum soup, Kua Teaw Khor ko, and fresh chicken spring rolls. Loved..."

Alice Te Amo

"Great food. Always friendly and welcoming. Been a regular customer for awhile now. Never had a issue. Food is always tasty and fast to come..."

Jake Hagen

"loved the meal my daughter & I had & such lovely people on a cold day in June. Will be back..."

Doris Gregory

"Yummy!! We went here yesterday so delicious, got the satay chicken and soup. My..."

Gemma Keren

"Delicious food at affordable prices and lovely..."

Lucinda Frances

"food and environment! We are regulars and have always had great..."

Kezia Lavea

"YUM YUM YUM!!!! Visited ur new restaurant tonight and it was sooo good. Have always loved your food but tonight seemed to be extra delicious. Will be..."

Eryn Burtt

"Delicious, reasonably priced food. Family-run, friendly and fast service. Try the pineapple satay - you won't be disappointed! On our must visit list..."

Tania Brunell

"Visited this restaurant yesterday and absolutely fell in love with the food and people. My partner tried the supreme satay which was delicious!..."

Shadan

"So yummy the food is delicious. Since my surgery I can't eat meat or most vegetables yet so I'm really greatful they do their yummy satay sauce on..."

Kaylee Renee

"We love coming here for lunch. This restaurant is run by a lovely family who all help out. Three generations, which makes it a great atmosphere and..."

Johanna Hasler

"We ate several all variations of Satay dishes between us and all were superb. The taste seemed very authentic with a unique combination of herbs..."

Phil Simms

"The Khmer Satay Noodle house is the best hidden gem in the northlands area! I visit this restaurant often with my mother, and it's our local..."

Rose Barlow

"I went there for lunch. Delicious food, generous portion and reasonable..."

Tarn Ket

"Really good food. Reasonably priced. Good..."

Darryl Wilson

"We had a 30 person booking for a birthday , and the staff were fantastic ! They were so accommodating , food was delicious, and the restaurant has..."

Laura Kokaua

"Best Cambodian food in town! Friendly staffs and owners! Reasonable price! You should try different food every time you go..."

Sophanith Lay

"The food was incredible, ample portions and a nice ambiance. I would highly..."

Sara K

"Hidden gem in Christchurch. Had the pork broth soup with pickled cabbage as well as their pork bun. Was not disappointed, highly..."

Martin

"Beautiful food. Very tasty and hot. Nice glass of wine to go with it. Liked it so much we went back the next night to try a different..."

June Wilkinson

"Filling meals and affordable prices. Who doesn't love their Satay!!! Will be making more visits to go across the road, than making a choice at the..."

Morgan

"Loved their pork buns...wish I had ordered..."

Tania Crates

"Great value, huge portions of soup. Great flavours. Enjoyed that the soup wasn't too spicy to start so we could share with our baby but came with all..."

Jo Corkery

Hinton's Restaurant

"Went in on Mothers day with a large group of friends. Service was excellent our waitress Jo made the effort to learn our names & managed to get..."

Sally

"What a find! This place is just lovely - grape vines, beautiful gardens and restaurant in an old villa. We had a very loooong and enjoyable lunch..."

David

"Got married at Hinton Estate yesterday. Smallish group of arond 25 which the staff handled well. The grounds are small but very photogenic. The food..."

Rikki Simpson

"We've just had a family function here and it was wonderful! Lovely helpful staff from the start of our organising right through all the event itself...."

Wendy Dudson

"I had the chicken salad and raspberry parfait, they were delicious and presented in an excellent way! There was an accident with a glass of ginger..."

Braden Ramsell

"A nice lunch out in a lovely setting with good wine. Even a tasting tray of wine to try some before you order. I would definitely recommend this for..."

Isabel Sibson

"This place is a perfect getaway 15min from the city centre! Delicious food, beautiful setting and the owners are lovely! Definitely recommend for..."

Magda Blaha

"Dina and the team put on a fantastic wedding a few years ago for us and we go back every anniversary for lunch. Really great food and..."

Daniel O'Neill

"It was all very nice, the food was great and good service. I'm sure everyone enjoyed..."

Carol Dempster

"Fantastic meal. service excellent definitely going again. Reasonable..."

Mary Hamley

"What a great venue - 30 of us - just perfect for our conference / workshop and an awesome lunch as..."

Richard Petrie

"Food was superb as was the service would highly recommend this..."

Noreen Todd

"Wonderful place, fantastic food, incredibly fine..."

John Rozatti

"Very yummy Christmas lunch. Service was..."

Jamie David

Chillikiwi Thai Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"We love it here! The food is delicious, the staff are lovely and the service is really quick. The dine in experience is great, as are the spring..."

Alexis Blackie

"Absolutely love this place. Nice and relaxed vibe with great friendly service. My friends and I love this place. A Roti and a Red curry, beautiful...."

George Taege

"I love this restaurant. Chilli Kiwi has a good food, generous portions and an excellent price. Sometimes, one portion is enough for two. The place is..."

Mariana Martins

"Was delicious! Ive been here heaps and its always good, quick, clean and staff are polite. Will keep coming back. Some of the better thai in chch...."

Hamish Ogilvie

"We dine out at Chilli Kiwi when budget allows and found they are fabulously delicious and really cheap for the price, Food is TOPS, AAA+..."

Maria Kahukura

"Excellent, quick, cheap & tasty food. They can make most meals GF, therefore i LOVE this place! Makes eating out with our one gluten free and two..."

Victoria Shrimpton

"We come here regularly. It's cheap, fast and tasty! Service is always lovely too. We always leave satisfied from chilli kiwi. Try their money bags,..."

JKR.

"Amazing value for money, and really yummy! Always great service, time and time again. Really disagree with the negative comments. Would recommend..."

Rhodal

"Great service and food! Disagree with the negative comments on this review. Exceptional standard of food every time I go in. well done Chillikiwi..."

Pete Vk

"Time to give this place some feed back. We have been dinning here about 2 times a month since 2011 we have never had any problems. The staff are..."

Jessie J

"Cant believe that person waited forty five minutes,,,I have always been served inside 5 minutes....staff are excellent and is probably one of the..."

Steve

"Great Service and great food! I will always come back to Thai in Da Box. I disagree with all this negative feedback I am always welcomed politely and..."

Sophie Whelan

"Yummy food! Disagree with the negative comments on this review. I have been here many times and the takeaway meal always comes quick! Love that it's..."

Liz

"Great food, excellent service and always a warm welcome...what's not to like. All the time we have been coming here the food quality and presentation..."

Nigel

"Fantastic service, divine food.. Always willing to change menu around to suit the customer. Highly recommend to anyone wanting Thai..."

Richelle

"Lovely little restaurant with incredibly flavourful food 😍 I came here with my wife to quench a craving for Thai food last week. We were very..."

Quintin Swanepoel

"Chicken Hokkien noodles with Thai chilli Lemongrass and basil👌the best. The flavor is awesome. Thank you to the owners who were always welcoming..."

Lorna Undersen

"The best Thai food. The quality of the food was amazing! The portion sizes are very much worth what you pay! Food tasted so good, every single dish..."

Kiki Henz

"My partner wanted to try this place after going home form the movies. I didn't have too much interest because it looked empty. Well, I can tell you..."

Dragons Fly

"I eat here at least once a week. I’m a real big supporter of Thai food and I must say the food is absolutely delicious, it’s well priced and the..."

DANNY : DE HEK

"We always enjoyed to come here. Whenever go restaurant, They greeted us lovingly. We ate their food and could get a rest. We always felt full and..."

Journey

"Me and my partner love coming here had the pad thai , and satay chicken absolutely the best in christchurch . Even got some take away also fie the..."

Kenneth Gaskin

"Absolutely delicious Thai Green Curry - friendly happy service - thank you..."

iwibabe Kākahu

"The absolute best place in the whole of Christchurch to get noodles. The owners are kind, amazing customer service and the food is excellent quality...."

Deborah Kuperman

"Thank you for a marvelous meal in which we had for dinner tonight. My husband and kids were very impressed with the meal. Lovely chicken Pad Thai and..."

Narisa Grant

"This place went above and beyond our expectations. We decided to eat in and we're served with a complimentary starter of some spring rolls. They give..."

Vanessa Gardner

Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar

83/100 (2484 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"I liked this resto. We had plenty of food and a drink each for 50NZD each which I thought was good value. We definitely over ordered and could have..."

Kishan Patel

"We had a lovely Sunday lunch on a mild day outside and enjoyed it a lot. Great selection of dishes and most can be shared. The fish taco is a..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"Friendly staff. Portions are big - we asked if it would be too much food and were told it was just fine but ended up with leftovers. Everything..."

Patricia U

"Great vibe, margs and food! The guy serving us was so lovely and fun. Really great range of cocktails and the food was outstanding. Some interesting..."

Lauren

"I really enjoyed my dinner at Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina. I was lucky to get a table without a booking, even for just a party of one. So I recommend..."

Victoria P.

"A good 3rd experience. This was our 3rd visit to Chiwahwah. It was as enjoyable as the previous 2 visits. On all three occasions, the place was full..."

Shirish Paranjape

"This place caught my eyes from google review hence decided heading there; the vibe is great and food is great; I wish I have bigger stomach so I can..."

Danny DJ

"Great location, great atmosphere. Went to Chiwahwahs for lunch, managed to get a table outside, great view to the lovely Avon River and surrounding..."

Pam Wilson

"I always get the beast board without thinking. Totally worth it! Great quality meat. I always love the atmosphere in this place. It’s fast, busy..."

Nadia Maria Morgan

"The food was pretty great and after seeing what others in our party ordered, we have to come back and try more! The service was topnotch! It was a..."

Erin Grigson

The Dirty Land

Wheelchair Accessible

"Looooved the ambiance. Went for a birthday party in the booked room and the place was polished and all staff were amazing. I had no problem with..."

Petrina Janessa

"Popped in for a drink after dinner at Mexicano's and it's safe to say The Dirty Land is something else. As soon as you walk through the door an..."

Lola Bailey

"I read here that this place had great cocktails, so came to try. Not disappointed! Drank my way through 4 or 5 of their creations and adaptations,..."

Tim Nash

"This is a fantastic bar specialising in cocktails, no beer on tap but a good selection in the fridge. Friendly staff, good service and attention to..."

Jean-Paul Lassale

"Interesting place, interesting art, it has the making of a great place. They were busy on arrival. One girl looking after three areas, doing a..."

JD (Digilifeduo)

"Great place to grab a cocktail. Has a big outdoor fire to keep you warm. Delicious food which is from their sister restaurant, Mexicanos. I had a..."

Jon Adams

"It was nice, alive atmosphere, staff were friendly. Just a tad bit disappointed with the wait time for our drinks, but understandable as it was busy...."

Bae Snacks

"If you can't get into Mexicano's next door, The Dirty Land shares their kitchen and menu 👌 I loved the cosy fireplace and sophisticated vibe...."

Mina LoPizzo

"Great for cocktails! Really enjoyed the Raspberry Leamington! We rocked in on a Sunday and had a drink and we were not disappointed by the variety..."

Megan Arthur

"My first time here, this is probably now my favourite place to eat and drink, absolutely amazing! Honestly, we would order a taco, and in what seemed..."

Charlie Fox

"Delicious cocktails only took one photo but tried a range sssooooo good. From sour to dessert flavoured. Polite service and went above and beyond to..."

Laura Wilson

"Great place lovely food good location. 5..."

Peter Turner (petekiwiworld)

The Brewery Bar & Restaurant

83/100 (2495 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Friendly, honest people complemented by food of the same genre. Leanne and I were made to feel part of the family which added to the the atmosphere...."

Matt

"Went there a few months ago and was happy! Ordered pizza which was really nice, lots of flavour and the staff at the bar we very helpful with..."

C The Food Lover

"Very well known and loved place among the locals as well as visitors!! Perfect atmosphere on a cold night surrounded by boutique shops :-)Known..."

Burp

"We came here for brunch one day while strolling around the Tannery. The atmosphere and decor was nice, with good service. Loved their range of home..."

Gigi Kel

"Sunday brunching. We had rung to book but might have been ok anyway. Usual brunch options available. Service was a little slow but was apologized..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Went here twice yesterday for brunch and dinner as it was pretty much my last day in Christchurch and my friend loves their coffee, pizza, and beer. ..."

Griselda N

"Brilliant spot for a drink. Menu is not big but everything looks fabulous. Calamari and flatbread both pretty yum and the burgers were great, love it..."

Angela Davies

"Great food, great staff, great venue. A perfect place to spend an afternoon with friends. Love the whole feel of the restaurant. Staff are well..."

Kirsten McLennan

"On out trip to Christchurch we wanted to check out a Vineyard and a Brewery. We didn't plan on doing both the same day, but it was..."

Kepa Tairua

"Aug 9 Update: we came back for the $75 takeaway deal and the pizzas just aren't that great. So expensive for such small pizzas! You can't pick up a..."

Brittany Gagne

"Delicious local beer, multiple great pizzas options. Friendly staff and welcoming..."

William Thomas

"The best beers in Christchurch. Great food. Brilliant service. Definitely be..."

PhilandLyn Payne

"Had a lunchtime meal, which was exceptional for pub grub. So good we went back a few days later for an evening..."

David Sanderson

"Great spot! Staff are accommodating and quick service. We enjoyed 4 beer tasting with fries. Would visit again..."

Suzy A

"Such an amazing place! Food was delicious, staff were fab and the outside area is dog friendly..."

Nicky Burne

"We turned up without reservation and I wanted to try their milk stout and pizza so bad that we agreed to sit outside in the half dark and in the wind..."

Griffin Grin

"Really enjoyed our work function there, the place is nice, the food and drinks are great, especially the beer tasting and buffalo wings! The last..."

Carl K

"Great spot to dine at, sip a beer, awesome live music on occasion as you review all the purchases made next door at The Tannery,..."

Michelle Fox-Bishop

"Glad I didn't turn away when I first tried to enter through the mall doors and found them locked! Right when I was about to give up, I thought I'd..."

Geoff Wilson

"All the food was amazing, and really friendly staff. Really good live music..."

Kyshjaz h

"A great place uf you want to meet friends for a nice beer and food. Hand made pizza with unIque local flavours. Own beer on tap. Made in same..."

lee mcarthur

"Nice place, but it needs to lift the game. It all seems like we're good and don't need to get better, but we've been a few times, and no change is..."

Kevin Peters

"The staff on Saturdays for breakfast are amazing. The food is so yummy. What a great breakfast go..."

Steve Johnson

"Another great pizza from these guys. Always go for the Akaroa Salmon one. Went on a Tuesday and got the 2 for 1 deal. Great..."

Garth Reid

"I'm not a big drinker so I like quality and the beer here is definitely quality. They have many of their own brews as well as some others. The food..."

Janet Weston

Duo Dining Room & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Calm decor. Beautiful crockery. Music not too loud. Staff attentive but not obtrusive.Mains did not arrive together, one came out..."

Janice Lester

"I absolutely loved my visits to this place new staff Lucy and team are very hospitable.The handmade dumplings were a delicate and exquisite..."

Manz Tuwharetoa

"Great dumplings and well presented though could have been more generous with serving size. That said - I had room for dessert! The decor is a little..."

Andrew Millard

"Amazzzzzing went here for a staff do a wee while ago and the food is amazing!!!!! Staff are friendly and know the menu well, can recommend to suit..."

Sinz Thomson

"One of the best restaurant meals I've ever had. Delicious food beautifully presented. Incredibly helpful & obliging staff. Modern interior, relaxing..."

Rae Houston

"First time in Christchurch and I arrived late so nothing was open in the city. I did expect a subway but nothing, however I did find DUO. I..."

Matt

"This place has good potential but needs a lot of improvement to attract repeat patrons, mainly in areas of food/beverages. Interiors are nice and..."

#1

"Lamb shanks are delicious, seasonal vegetables were as well. Love that they do take-away. Great staff and a good menu. Place has a nice layout and a..."

Eliza Cooper-Finch

"Thought we'd try this place..Glad we did!!!the service was great..quick and efficient..The food we had was fine dining quality and without..."

Malcolm Martin

"I am from the state of Texas in the USA. I've eaten at the DUO Restaurant many times and tried several of the dishes offered over the last week. I..."

Cliff Leonard

"We dined here last night 24th September, the meal was beautiful. Soup piping hot and very well presented with a warmed plate beneath the soup bowl...."

Margaret Ripley

"We have a weekend ritual when the kids are not with us of a Sunday lunch.Today we tried Duo. A quick check of the Menu Mania reviews and photos..."

Chris Fleury

"We have been to Duo a few times now. Have always found the staff very friendly and helpful, and the menu has something for everybody. We have been..."

Dean Rees

"We had a group lunch at Duo on the 17th May for 9 people.Before we even went to the restaurant to eat I found the staff very friendly and..."

Siobhan Mcmahon

"As a group of 6 females, we stayed at the YMCA and decided to pop in for a drink at Duo which had only been open a week. The staff were really lovely..."

Carol Rauner

"New restaurant in a very nice location opposite the botanical gardens, it has a modern interior and interesting mix of Asian and European dishes. It..."

Nicholas Aitken

"Went here for a bite to eat in the afternoon... was craving dumplings. The service was friendly and the restaurant was very quiet so was quite a..."

Kristina Heep

"A Great Spot for a tasty lunch. We came here, 10 month old in tow after a trip to the museum, for some lunch. Greeted by the very friendly staff..."

Reece Knight

"Awesome dumplings, amazing staff, well priced.....the above review was 2 years ago, I was hoping the food was as good as I remembered was it ever,..."

Zanna Dunn

"This was a good stop for a small lunch. It was in-between standard meal times, so it wasn't busy and we had the place about to ourselves. We ended up..."

Andrew Adair

"Food was yum. Service was great and fast. Very quiet at lunch time. Recommend the Chinese chicken and the pork bau..."

Pamela Brighton

"The crispy eggplant with a side of rice is a must try. Have never had anything so flavorful and light. Service is great the lady is always so kind...."

Zeda Mata'u

"Had the mongolian stir fried lamb and lamb dan dan noodles! Such balanced and flavourful taste! I dont mind going back for more dan dan noodle...."

Hui Min

"The owners remembered us from last time and asked if we were on time for our movie at Lumiere. Very thoughtful and kind of them. Also, their..."

Ivo

"Lovely service and fab food. Smallish menu but innovative international cuisine with very nice..."

Helen Gardner

"Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I had dinner with my friend last night. Food was amazing and we had wonderful evening meal. The pork..."

Jolin Zhou

"Very yummy food, very good music and beautiful..."

Alice H

"Absolute gem 💎 One of my favourite restaraunts in christchurch, bordering the botanic gardens (beautiful views). DUO serves up divine authentic..."

Scout Fletcher

"Quick yummy lunch.. had crispy eggplant and dumplings.. awesome..."

Dhiraj Kumar

"Beautiful food, far from your standard run-of-the-mill asian restaurant. The fried eggplant was outstanding. Overall, a really nice and relaxed place..."

Andreas Tairych

"Had the crispy eggplant which was tagged as a 'must try'. It was excellent but had a very rich sauce so I had some rice to cut through the richness,..."

C King

"Amazing coffee. Very smooth. The dumplings were nice but a little sweet for my taste. Service was..."

Amanda Landers

"Convenient place to have dinner after a movie at Lumiere. Been here twice and had very tasty meals However, both times one meal was brought out, then..."

Adele Sparks

"The service is so comforting. Friendly and helpful. We went for lunch on new years eve. It was so good we went back for tea on the same day. I love..."

Ngaire Gilbert

"Great selection of NZ blended eclectic teas.. Fancy a koroheki ginger horopito zinger! Not sure you'll get it here, but certainly something as..."

Tim van der Werff

Retropolitan Social Club

"What a cool place. Awesome music. Retro decor, complete with the old electrolux at the door. My meal was exactly what I wanted, and tasted divine...."

Susan Dawson Nikora

"Had a really fun evening here tonight. The welcome from the owner on arrival was almost as warm as the roaring wood fire. We started our night in the..."

Tiffany Bowley

"My new absolute favourite place! Incredible food, great service and the retro concept is so cool. Both the cheese fondue and the chocolate fondue are..."

Lianne de Jong

"Very attentive and friendly waiter. First class service! Tasty starters- pork belly bites and garlic bread. Delicious mains- chicken Maryland, vege..."

Diana Nguyen

"Had a fantastic meal on Friday night. Food was great and Atmosphere awesome. Waitress was so lovely. Definitely recommend..."

Rebecca Blackler

"Absolutely loved it! Amazing food and friendly as service, will recommend to everyone I know. Such an awesome place to even just chill and..."

Terry Pfaff

"What a great wee place! Super friendly as stuff, food was pretty yummy. Will definitely be..."

Trish Sangster

"I’m a regular here after my first experience here over 3 years ago… it’s got such a unique feeling, 70’s decor look and the food and..."

Eddie Simon

"Cute little bar/restaurant. The fondue is definitely worth the price. They also have a friendly staff that was very attentive. I would like to come..."

sabrina williams

"This place is truly AMAZING! The food is delicious, especially the cheese fondue. The staff are always very attentive and cheerful ! Their Belgium..."

Grace Barclay

"This place has a great 70s vibe and decor along with music to match. We tried the fondo with cheese sauce and we got the gravy as well. Awesome feed..."

Neill Higgan

"What a brilliant spot for a drink and food. Super friendly staff and amazing atmosphere, super cool retro vibe. Will definitely be..."

Stuart White

"Wandered in while trying to find somewhere to eat, everything else was closed. An amazing surprise. The fondue was brilliant and the staff were..."

Nathan Rynne

"We have been here a couple of times in the last month and it has been fantastic each time. We had a fondue and it was amazing, what a great idea. We..."

tim kennedy

"My first fondue experience and it did NOT disappoint. The service was fantastic even with a staff member down. Will definitely be..."

Angela Oliver

"We were very lucky to be welcomed by the owner and were given a nice small tour for the place. We got a chance to try out table shuffleboard near the..."

Adnan Kilani

"We called with short notice on a Saturday night, for six of us, and even though they were very busy, they accommodated us extremely well! We had a..."

Scott Harris

"Had another brilliant night out at the Retro, been a fan since they started out over in Addington. Food is always great, and good drinks selection...."

mick murphy

"So delicious! We did double fondue! Dinner and desert. Yummy food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go..."

Paygan Kat

"I was at Retropolitan for a 50th a couple of weeks ago and had a fabulous time - the food was amazing (especially the pork bites!) and the service..."

Anna Lawrence

"Everything about this place was great the staff were absolutely lovely, atmosphere was on point and the food Devine! Will definitely be..."

leah Willetts

"Salads (halloumi & pulled lamb) were both great and my friends loved their angus burgers with potato skins and portions were big enough (as you would..."

Kati Pankka

"Awesome food! Danny, Sheryl and the team are great hosts. We (like to think) we go here all the time. They are also really great at catering to GF /..."

Simon Corkindale

The Raspberry Cafe

83/100 (2292 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The chocolate raspberry brownie is easily the best in Christchurch. Would eat every day if I could! Such a nice setting and great customer service,..."

Paige Constable

"Large and tasty portions. The hotcakes were very nice and tasty. Great car parking and location. Would be excellent for kids and groups. Perfect for..."

Libor

"I'm a big fan of this place on a sunny day. Food is tasty and reasonably priced. Lovely gardens. The space inside is small so I would only go..."

Maggie Smith

"Such a stunning place for a peaceful coffee and cake date. The homemade cakes are so sweet and moist and the coffee is a great pair. The service was..."

Patrick Johnson

"Came for breakfast but our party was a little late unfortunately so settled on the lunch menu. The majority of the dishes were enjoyable but one of..."

M K

"Oh my word, what a lovely place!! Absolutely beautiful, fresh delicious food, generous portions. Coffee is good. Make sure to book as it was soooo..."

Hannah Hale

"A very good cafe. Maybe the best one in Selwyn. Good environment especially during Summer.Food is great. Icecream tastes good. My dog also likes this..."

Victor Gch

"Came on a Saturday and booking is definitely a good idea. Iced chocolate was okay but the cakes were fresh and so delicious!! This is a perfect spot..."

Lia Antonets

"Wow this was the first time I had been to this l place. The cake is out of this world. I didn't know which to buy. I'll definitely go back there..."

Janet Weston

"Love watching the chaffinches and waxeyes picking the crumbs off our plates. Such a relaxing place to eat outside. Great food and..."

Maria Vertogen

"I've been here a number of times over the past and honestly it is 1 of my favorite cafes around the Christchurch area. There is also a berry shop at..."

Joseph McNeill

"Amazing food and experience.I had the Turkey salad which was so tender and delicious! I had the raspberry meringue for dessert ❤️. Soo very busy..."

C B

"Their cakes were great! They bake their own cakes. Good food. Good coffee. Nice and cosy place. Plenty of carpark. Will definitely come back. Highly..."

Rafa Loves Travel

"Even with no power due to the strong winds the team at Raspberry Cafe never fail to disappoint! Very appreciative of the the communication between..."

Emily Burn

"We enjoyed our meals and being part of a large group it was great that all the meals arrived at the same time. Our deserts were fantastic. The staff..."

David Bellamy

"This place is quaint and beautiful. The food is pretty good. Not sure the quality is worth the price of it, in saying this the resturant probably has..."

Rachie H

"This place has been great since it opened a long time ago. Lovely table service. Also, kindly added a candle to my Dad's cake when I asked if it..."

Nicki Jacobs

"This is our favourite cafe! The berries are the tastiest, the food amazing, and lovely staff and..."

Stacey Smith

"We had lunch with the family here. Great service. Delicious food. Very nice atmosphere. Deserts are..."

Marin Ianev

Arjee Bhajee

Wheelchair Accessible

"Reaaaaally good curries, 100% would go again. You get what you pay for and there’s enough for leftovers - mango chicken is especially nice as well..."

Samantha

"Have only ever had their takeaway, however, their butter chicken is one of the better ones I've had compared to other Indian restaurants. Full of..."

Stacey

"The food was amazing. Super tasty and full of flavors. The staff was friendly and genuinely interested in our day and how our time in Christchurch..."

Prakash Sapkota

"Awesome food, great service, my favorite Indian restaurant in Christchurch. Have the best naan in town, to die for. Plus the speed of service helps..."

Saify.rizvi

"For a $10 lunch I ordered lamb saag (my default dish) and added their "world famous" onion bhajia. The saag looked the part but the flavour was..."

Free Trade Winds

"This was a wonderful little place at Christchurch serving great Indian food.Located in Riccarton ,was very close to where we were put up so ended up..."

Pooja Hirawat Bansal

"Was pleasantly surprised to find an Indian restaurant! Food was actually very tasty, very close to what we usually eat in India! All in all,..."

Amulya

"Amazing had the )10 chicken masala was gorgeous and the pashwani naan scrum my xx the meal was hot and fresh amazing value would defo go again..."

Lisa Joy Johnson

"yummy and great value for money. Love the..."

Becky Lodge

"Best Indian in CHCH hands down. Couldn't get a better curry, fantastic taste and so fresh. We have been many times before and will keep going back...."

Jess D

"Love Arjee Bhajee, it's one of the best indian places I've been to ever! Definitely the best in christchuch. Amazing food and lovely service. Also,..."

Jen

"First visit. Delicious and different curries (never had a venison one before) and superb service. The lamb saag was especially divine and the..."

Karen

"We thought the warm ambience of the venue inviting and the service and friendliness of the staff above average. Although the menu was limited, we..."

Teri

"I dont know what the last comment was all about! This is the best indian food i have tasted in my life. The Kashmere Chicken is the best i have..."

Karen

"This has to be the best curry place in Christchurch. So good I drive from Avondale to Riccarton to get..."

Damien

"First time I eat at Arjee Bhajee, but I'm sure it wasn't the last time ;)Great food, yummy taste good atmosphere.The BEST INDIAN cuisine..."

Andrew

"Top notch hospitality Every good item was as delicious as it gets, some of the items were prepared out of menu as per the request. Very nice and..."

Hozefa Ali

"Had an amazingly quick,dinner experience here at Arjee Bhajee. We we were running short of time and had to get a bite real quick before our movie ..."

Sneha Bharadwaj

"Really nice service very helpful. the vegan dumplings delicious if you get them I wait for them to cool down! they come out kind of hot. and the..."

Armouros Cardear

"We went here because we had a GrabOne and it was absolutely fantastic! The curries were interesting combinations of unique flavors!! The naan was..."

Nicole Down

"The chicken saag (medium) was super yummy. My son had the butter chicken (hot). Both meals were delightfully spiced. Quite a bit hotter than some..."

Tracy Wills

"I love this restaurant so much! I always crave the momo and the chowmein because it’s so yummm and my favourite curry has to be the lamb rogan josh..."

Hello Kitty

"Very good hospitality and super tasty food, must visit place if you are craving to eat Indian food while travelling in..."

bhavya srinivas

"Weekend lunches are very quiet, food is really good, check to see if shift manager is working prior to arrival, otherwise its soft drinks..."

Alex Mezei

"The food was amazing and the service was great, couldn't fault this restaurant. I definitely will be..."

Anita Esterbauer

"By around 8:30pm the restaurant was empty apart from another person. We had made a booking prior to coming and there were not enough menus for each..."

H

"Very delicious food, fair portion sizes and friendly..."

Cali Q

"Staying near by and dined in, one night - great flavors and service. Liked it so much went back a couple of days later for take out! Have some..."

Joanne Oliver

"Delicious. Perfect Indian..."

Tomasz Pyzik

"Had an amazing experience with this restaurant- food was really aunthentic and delicious- we had chicken dumplings, chciken tikka as starters,..."

Trish Leonen

Mrs Hucks Eatery & Events

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Kinda a little off the beaten track in terms of location but actually this works well as there's good parking options! A modern building with plenty..."

Heath Wells

"Stopped in for lunch and had an amazing meal! •dog friendly! •yummy food! •great service! •always good coffee! Thank god you’re open for..."

Sacha Leigh

"Great food and great coffee... Hidden away in an industrial park, but well worth the discovery. Awesome place for..."

Chris Geldard

"Superior to the superlative of superb. Cuisine that speaks in a modern vernacular, but with a traditional accent and a cosmopolitan syntax;..."

John Riddel

"Had lunch here today, food was so good, husband had the big breakfast and I had the doughnut, and the most delicious Mocha frappe, service was..."

Rochelle Franicevic

"Great place for a good coffee lovely lunch and great..."

Kelly Elson

"We just happened upon Mrs Hucks by chance but immediately liked the ambiance of the place. Had a very generous serving of corn fritters with onion..."

Mary-Ann Farr

"Fantastic food great service the place has a real hype about it! Be sure to drop in specially on a Tuesday and Thursday..."

Danny

"Totally awesome!! Amazing food. Great coffee. Friendly atmosphere. Menu caters for all and reasonable prices. A fab place to go, I will definitely be..."

Sonya Eder

"Fab place, great ambience, coffee and food. Can't wait to come back..."

Victoria Freer

"Has been a while since I last ate here and it was as good as last time. Had the soft tacos for $20 which was OK as a special lunch but a bit..."

Michelle A

"Professional, friendly staff. Great cabinet food and menu. Lovely ambience. Good parking. What's not to..."

Helen Gardner

"The coffee here is a lovely dark roast and made to a high standard. There's some nice cabinet food, but I recommend the menu options, which are all..."

Zak McKracken

"The staff, food and coffee were amazing. Looking forward to going back. Only thing that I didn't like was the soap dispenser In the ladies . It was..."

Lisa Ward

"Commercial park cafes are often hit or miss but thankfully this one is solid in quality of menu food and coffee. The cabinet choices are more limited..."

mylin1

"First visit to Mrs hicks. Great coffee and good food selection at a reasonable price. Good level of customer care. I particularly liked the good..."

Brian Wilson

"Lovely foods, and great environment with friendly..."

Nancy Chen

"Good service. Really delicious food. Loved the tomato chutney with my bacon and eggs on toast. Love that they use leaf tea instead of tea..."

Keryn Keelty

"Great coffee and pleasant service. We enjoyed a light breakfast from their cabinet which was delicious and freshly..."

Mary-Ann Farr

"Coffee excellent, and lovely presented and tasty dishes. Great service. Good..."

Margaret Gledhill

"The food was very delicious and very satisfying and my Pea and Avocado meal was a decent size. Will definitely go back and visit..."

Rosemarie Ambler

"I had a great coffee today although my date scone was a little dry. The rest of the menu looked..."

Manu Rangimoekau

"Lovely coffee & great staff who were very open to the fact we had a business meeting & hosted us in a quiet spot. Will be returning..."

heather goodall

Caribe Latin Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got a number 3 with a Mexican cola. It's not outstanding but it's good enough. It cost like$13 which you will need 2 of to have a decent size lunch...."

Darath N

"Love the Horchatta. You have to try it. I’ve also had the Vegetarian Chimichanga, and Vegetarian Arepa. Both great. Get amongst! Love this place...."

Thomas

"Delicious range of food & "FANTASTIC" Cocktails made by friendly & vibrant bar staff. Great food awesome cocktails, good..."

George Phoenix

"I've eaten here several times now and the food has always been very tasty. I like the lomo saltado, creamy scallops and pasteles. I also love their..."

Ange

"We love the food here, absolutely delicious. They have so many options to try, depends what you are in the mood for! I like the vegetarian quesadilla..."

Abby T-H

"Great burritos, not truly authentic though. The coxinha was with too much cheese and little chicken, also bit oily. Service was impressive fast, and..."

Daniel Lucas

"The original is in Queenstown which I love. This one is a branch and not as great as the original. The menu appears to be the same but could be..."

santi santiago

"Great place, truly authentic coxinha, tamarindo juice and guaraná, typical Brazilian street food. The attention was excellent as well and if you..."

Felipe Lemos do Prado

"How could you turn down the authenticity of South American staff offering churos, tacos, and arapitos to die for. This little corner of the Little..."

J.G. Seabrook

"So grateful to have found a Mexican food place that truly delivers on taste and quality! Greeted by the Latin staff, Caribe is a true Latin kitchen!..."

Ketaki Khare

"We had some delicious food here. The chimichanga is just amazing. The nacho's were also a favourite. Portions are not huge but reasonable. Staff were..."

Karl Swart

"Good place to spend a evening with your friends, nice selection of Brazilian food, nice place to introduce your friends to a piece of South American..."

Matei Antonio

Kidd's Cakes And Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had the biggest and best Full Breakfast I have ever had at Kidds Bakery. Others of us had Eggs Beni and they too were big and beautiful. It is a..."

RosenJim Tait

"Kidd’s bakery will always be a favourite of mine. The service is great, and the food is decently priced considering it’s always been good when..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Being from the North Island travelling over summer, I happened upon Kidd’s as I drove past, dying for a coffee. The cafe was packed at the end of..."

Paula Melville

"This shop has the most amazing rocky road i've ever tasted. Would have to give it 10 out of 10. Parking is a bit of a mission tho, not heaps of..."

AL

"First dealt with Kidd's about three years ago when I purchased a cake for my Aunt's 100th birthday. Beautiful cake enjoyed by all.Went to the café..."

Michael Clegg

"Great selection of slices and sandwiches/rolls. It has lolly cake like every kiwi bakery should. Large eating area is good and typically busy at..."

Camille Hughes

"? great ..."

Foodlover

"Holy Powdered Sugar. This place is awesome. After hearing that they won the hot cross bun competition for the second time in 2015, I decided to check..."

Cat

"First time at kidds cakes wonderful place pricey but all places are these days.... Great selection of cabinet food. Had the best omelette, Service..."

Bob

"We ordered a large mud cake for a celebration. It was very tasty, moist, and gorgeously decorated! We placed the order online and they were no hassle..."

Reuben

"Had a birthday cake made here and it was absolutely stunning and tasted delicious, was a big hit at the party. We had chocolate mud cake and Madeira,..."

William Lawless

"Very busy restaurant, good service, nice food. Will visit..."

Lin Lennie

"Kidds bakery absolutely nailed the brief, and cake was so fresh and delicious. Such an easy process from booking, to getting queries answered as we..."

Chiara Anderson

"Big breakfast... Not their standard as the mushrooms swapped for..."

Mike Barnes

"Customer service was amazing, the lady that served me was lovely! Food was delicious as well! Recommend this..."

Kaitlin Christian

"I want say a massive thank you to Annie and the team. You have done a few cakes for me now, they have all been spot on and the one on Saturday..."

Susahn Alexander

"Today we had the best toasted panini with chicken, cranberry sauce and cheese. The hot drink also came out with the meal. The food cabinet was full..."

Ann Saunders

"Great environment sat out side bacon butties chips and a coffee A1 Great service Great food. Will be..."

gavin taylor

"Quality food for a fair price and always friendly..."

Paul Auwerda

"Nice place for a family lunch. Friendly staff, love their toasted club sandwich & chips...."

Nona Stapley

"Update: love the response by the owner, shows you genuinely care about your customers, and your reputation, I will be back as those eggs bene were..."

kj w

"Really cool and enjoyable experience. A wonderful selection of cakes on the website with the size easy to see and understand. Great big chocolate..."

Darryn Johnston

"This bakery has a lot to offer. The wide range of goods is great, it's our go to..."

Gary Harding

Cranford Alehouse

83/100 (1277 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"this was the fifth time we were here. foods always yum, especially must try joining quiz night here once. my favorite restaurant in..."

Elaine Coliamco

"A couple of Aussies looking to kill some time, where else would we go but the local? Had a great time chatting and drinking with some of the locals...."

Sarah Jane

"Group of 5 of us out to lunch. We have been before so was good to go again. 2 of our group had the fish and chips which was declared to be very nice,..."

Dawn Chapman

"We had lunch there today which was a very pleasant experience . The meal was roast pork and apple sauce with a lot of vegetables, all perfectly..."

michael gorman

"Nice atmosphere, good menu, good drink prices. Definitely go on the Tuesday for the discounts. Edit 1: the menu here is great, the fish and chips..."

Matt Aldridge

"This restaurant/bar really is a treat to discover from the lovely decor to the very amazing food that was cooked for us ! A very nice and delicious..."

wayne rhodes

"Best meal I've had in a long while! I love lambs fry and this was cooked to perfection! Staff were lovely..."

Helen Ashton

"Waitress was very lovely. Both waitress and chef were super understanding and accommodating to my allergies and intolerances. The outdoor seating..."

Alyssa Wright

"Really enjoyed Our meals was good to sit and listen to live band while having A cold beer...Will be coming Back.. Thankyou for the fast service and..."

Junita Wano

"We have enjoyed several Tuesday night specials. Two steaks for $25. Generous serving. Totally..."

Debbie Fry

"Was a great experience as was the first time I had been there. I had the venison and my partner had the steak meal both were cooked well and we're..."

Andy Walker

"It was me first time there and was one I would experience again in a heartbeat. The staff were both friendly and accomodating. The meal was delicious..."

Andy Walker

"Great atmosphere, good choice of food on the menu and excellent..."

Oliver Glen

"Good family or friends dining experience Like a lot of places you know what it's going to taste like as you get out of the car so try other venues to..."

Greg Hartshorne

"Delightful waitress service a little bit slow but appreciate only one waitress on, I like coffee requiring syrups and not available that was..."

Margaret Chapman

"Food was great, but the service was average. I think she was really..."

Leonie Leef

"Good range of beers on tap, but only 1 dark. Had a very good night that was made even better when I won a meat..."

Remco Bol

Mama Ree Thai Street Food

Wheelchair Accessible

"Supertasty food!!! A had nr. 16 vegetarian dish. I had nr 28. Chicken. Both absolutely deliceous. The staff are superfriendly, we felt very good..."

Frank Osbæck

"We stayed at Amross Court and Brendon recommended Mama Ree to us for dinner. Food was delicious - we walked in and ordered take away. The curries..."

Michael Engemann

"Great food and amazing service, small restaurant with full of delicious..."

Mike Liu

"I wasn't convinced by the look of this restaurant from the outside, but since it was close to where I was staying, I decided to give it a try and I'm..."

Denisse Fierro Arcos

"We ordered takeaway to pick up at around 8:30pm, as it closes at 9pm. Our flight was delayed and we arrived at the restaurant at 8:58pm...."

TheNZLILY

"Very delicious Thai food, ask for Thai spice if you good at eat spice food! Cannot miss the Tom Yom soup, you will love it! also nice and friendly..."

Dai MJ

"The food was delicious nicest Thai iv had in a long while.The restaurant it self is very basic but put that aside I would really recommend. The girls..."

Carol Mundy

"Best Thai food in the Christchurch! Love this place so much, the staffs are super friendly and the food is delicious! Highly recommend the number 13..."

shiwei yuan

"One of the best Pad Thais I've ever had. Amazing food and service. Lovely people! Well..."

Dennis Aguila

"We had a table for 6 booked early (6:30 pm). Very warm welcome on arrival. We shared 3 plates of Entrées which were delicious. A main course each..."

Frans van Zoggel

Cafe 1851

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very nice little cafe. Coffee was very nice, staff were great and talkative. The waffles were very good but the banana's on top looked a little..."

Brad Moulin

"Lovely decor, very light and airy. Had the brie, bacon and cranberry croissant: it was excellent. Went back for lunch the next day, but the food..."

Amy F.

"Great meals! The eggs Benedict; Butcher (Pastrami & Bacon) was a nice variation on the classic. Even with the road works. Quiet and sunny location...."

Brice

"I love this spot, it's so nice and warm, open and clean. The coffee is good, there's a good selection of cabinet food and they even have freshly..."

Morgan Williams

"Nice cafe with very generous portions. Eggs Benedict was super as to was the smashed avocado. Coffee was good and service was very quick. Definitely..."

Brett Douglas

"Great coffee by Mojo and great selection of cabinet foods as well as chefs made dish. The cafe manager is very friendly and..."

Jay K

"Breakfast was amazing! Everyone loved their food, portions were more than generous. Great space and friendly service,..."

Alexandra Tucker

"I liked the Mexican sandwich a lot, the staff is super nice and also baby friendly with high chair and changing room. Only café in New Zealand we..."

Thorsten G

"Amazing coffee had the spicy baked eggs Yum!!! And hamish gave us great customer service 100% will come back again if in..."

Dillon Gussey

"Warm & spacious area. Friendly staff. Fine coffee. Keen to visit..."

Gilbert Best

"Ok but not great. Good coffee. Overcooked..."

Sasha Japaridze

"Nice atmosphere, free Wi-Fi. Very friendly..."

Benjamin MICHONNET

"Bloody good coffee and yummy..."

Des Cheah

"Good coffee and yummy eggs..."

Brian Norton

Ristretto

83/100 (1207 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Overall a really fantastic wee cafe, great for brunch or if you just want to grab a coffee. Is usually quite busy, so be sure to get in early or even..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"This is a fantastic cafe. The Manager is really friendly and welcoming along with her staff. The food is always delicious and coffee perfect. ..."

Ray Bragg

"Ristretto have a great team and feel to their business. Best coffee in Christchurch hands down and great food. We travel about 50km 1 way to go there..."

Chris Burke

"Fantastic to see Madeleine took a stand against those selfish, irritating parents who abandon their own responsibilities to keep their shrieking kids..."

Grae.robinson

"sounds like a wonderful place, we will certainly be trying this café out, when we come down to Christchurch in September, sounds like the food is..."

Jo

"a great place to go for coffee, scones. all the food is great and the owner is very helpful and there is a kindy round the corner. the ambiencs is..."

Michael Gorman

"We come here at least every second week and have been for the last six months. Great service, superb coffee, food is always yummy. would recommend to..."

Prue Leefe

"I support any business who supports their customers and provides a warm, calm and welcoming atmosphere. I DO NOT condone bullies who throw their toys..."

Mo McClure

"Such an awesome place to visit. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff! Will be back when we visit NZ again. We came with 2 kids age 5 yrs old and..."

Sarra Finn-Mone

"Amazing food, I'd never seen bacon and egg served like this before, it was fantastic! Very friendly service. Looking forward to visiting..."

Anna Melling

"The owner is a lovely friendly person as are all the staff. The coffee is fantastic. It would seem that some parents that visit cafes needs some..."

Barry

"It is very unfortunate that some inconsiderate mothers have made bad comments on this cafe because they got their knickers in a twist, when their..."

Doug King

"Never been here but will the next time I am in the Garden City to occupy a table and show the obvious caring staff and owner the real people occupy..."

Grant Amos

"Great food and coffee. Friendly staff and really child friendly dispite what other individuals have posted.Always happy to return to the..."

Joe Moore

"Fantastic coffee with friendly staff, our young kids love it too as the management and staff are so nice. Hard to find cafes that cater for all with..."

Martin Roche

"Amazing little place. Great coffee. Sad to see the viciousness of mums and their annoying little parasites giving this place a bad name. Great..."

Kasper Kulak

"This Cafe has the best coffee in Christchurch! Love the atmosphere and the staff are friendly and fair. Also a great place to go with..."

Ria Little

"I really love this café. The food and coffee is excellent and the staff really friendly.I'm looking forward to coming back. I can't wait to try..."

Jim Bonde

"Wonderful food, I agree with the previous review on the mushroom toast. This is also the best coffee I have had recently in Christchurch. I will be..."

Glenji Alf Stewart Rae

"They Make the Best mushrooms on toast, Always great service and very friendly and welcoming staff. Often bring my grandmother here as she loves..."

Laura Hammond

"Coffees were excellent and decor was tidy and warm on the colder day that we visited. Probably one of the best coffees I've had in Christchurch. A..."

Steph Hogan

"Me and my partner were on our way to the park and decided to stop at this cafe for breakfast. We also had an entertainment book voucher. We..."

Elena Mikhaylova

"I visit here regularly (at least once a week) and every time I am happy with the food, coffee and the service. If you are visiting for..."

Nat

"Was a regular here for a good wee while whilst living in the area. Me and my partner love coming here, the coffee is always amazing and theres always..."

Grace

"Came here for breakfast with my partner a couple of weeks ago. The best coffee & eggs benedict ever - we were in..."

Desiree

"We went to Ris'tretto for brunch last saturday and were thrilled with the fantastic experience we had.We arrived soon after they opened,..."

Emma

"I really liked the atmosphere and the service was great.The food was flavoursome and presentation was beautiful.I just happened to be passing..."

Irene Capmbell-hill

"I seldom leave a review of any café but everything in Ris'tretto is 10 out of 10! Amazed by the food and coffee. The service is over 5 stars as I..."

JONEY NG

"The Dutch lady was so welcoming which made all the difference. Great coffee and atmosphere. Does not have discount on own keep cup yet. The seats are..."

Jonathan Rumens

"Great coffee, blended well and gives u that kick to wake up & energise! Friendly staff, courteous and kind *****5stars. Serving portions are a great..."

Anmol Singh

"To be honest, I'm blown away by the amazing service of the team. I was met by a warm greeting and big smile on each staff. Haven't felt so welcome to..."

Gearlex HSU

"What a pleasure! The owner was so friendly, the staff seem lovely, and our coffee was perfect. Looking in the cabinet the food looked great, all home..."

Anne Barrett

"Lovely service, witness the manager giving someone in need a coffee. Amazing to see. coffee needs some tweaking. Quite weak and milky 😄 but..."

Rae Ros

"I enjoyed here with my family😍 Authentic slices and coffee, especially I loved the latte art, the staff must be veteran for making..."

EUNSIK KIM

"Friendly staff, I just pop in to takeaway coffee and slice but lots cabinet food option! I would definitely be back to try breakfast and other food...."

Suzy A

"Staff here is extremely helpful and does a commendable job. Great selection of cabinet food too..."

mehak aalam

"I have been coming to Ristretto for years. Great coffee and service, with a cozy venue, which is also child friendly and sporting a little kids..."

Michael Harris

"Lovely cabinet food. Very friendly staff. Highly..."

Heather Dellow

"Excellent service, delicious cappuccinos, tasty pastries. Staff were very accommodating of our young daughter's wish to sit at her own table so she..."

Shane

"Been coming here for years now, the best coffee & food. Mum & I have shared many laughs, and enjoy our weekly catch ups. Thank you to the entire..."

Kate

"Great little gem in st Albans. Amazing staff, very friendly and helpful, kids and pups are well pampered (small play pen for toddlers). Coffee is..."

Emilio

"Excellent breakfast today. Chicken pesto dish was delicious thank you. Apparently Creamy Mushrooms were lovely too. Staff were very polite and..."

Jan K

"Excellent friendly staff always so kind The food is very devine always perfect a great place for all indoor and outdoor seating and they cater to..."

Thomas Bernard

"We had a brunch today and it was amazing. We were a table of 5, and the cafe was full when we arrived. But what made our experience awesome was the..."

Heidi Lovatt

"Perfect service and perfect food, highly..."

Yingying Li

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Reality Bites Cafe & Catering

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"Over on holiday from Sydney The only place i would go for my coffee Excellent service and friendly..."

Michael Gundry

"Wow, really shocked to see an average 3.9 stars! I have been going to Reality Bites several times a week for the last few months and have always..."

Sarah Blackburn

"So great to come here and see vegetarian options. I chose the mushroom crepe with a side of bean, brocoli and haloumi salad. Delicious coffee and the..."

Elisa Leach

"Best scones in Christchurch Coffee and service great as..."

Julie Langridge

"Best Caramel Slice in..."

Carson Pullyblank

"Staff I training made pretty decent coffee and service good. First time I’d been in ages, service much improved. Will go back purely due to..."

kj w

"just came in for brunch and was such a lovely surprise to walk in and be greeted with welcoming workers. The food was delicious and well seasoned, as..."

Zariah Neho

"I get uber eats when ever I can for breakfast from these guys, and my goodness, I can not fault anything! Cooked just the way I like! That fluffy..."

Bae Snacks

"Great little cafe. Food was tasty and made quickly. Service was friendly and polite. Some of the seating was a little worn but the cafe informed..."

Patrick Laffey

"A gem of a cafe ! I had an amazing breakfast ,the “big breakfast” and indeed it was big but also very tasty. The cafe has an amazing Vibe with..."

JJ DSI

"I keep going back here for many reasons: the Big Brekkie, and Eggs Benedict - both to die for when I'm hungry. The Sticky Dates and great Sausage..."

Les Chapman

"This place is amazing it's my daily coffee stop and as soon as I pull up my coffee is already being made. The staff are awesome always have a yarn..."

Nicole Mclennan

"First time coming here this morning. Lovely staff and the eggs benny was perfect. Great..."

William Stevenson

"Had a lovely time at this wonderful little cafe! Couldn't stop for long but the staff were very friendly, the coffee was good (check out the neat..."

Marielle Ibarra

"I had a fantastic scrambled eggs with bacon and mushrooms at Reality Bites. The place is easy to get to situated on a main road with adequate parking..."

Dave Rose

"Only got scones and a drink took a while to heat and butter the scones but thr girl at the counter was a pleasure very friendly and..."

Mike Cassidy

"I have found the friendliest cafe in ChristchurchLovely serviceI look forward to coming back for..."

steven verhoeven

"Pretty nice coffee friendly Korean staff. Would love to go often and try other stuffs...."

mamatomochu

"Lovely place to visit for breakfast. Friendly staff and fast service. Generous serving of Eggs Benedict which was delicious and a great pot of tea..."

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