Review Waipara Springs Winery & Restaurant - Waipara

Had a lovely lunch at the Waipara Springs winery, one of the better winery meals I’ve had. Tried the salmon and the roast belly dishes both of which I would thoroughly recommend. Great and quick service from the service team too

Amazing experience!!! We went on a tour to a winery, met owners, had nice tour with explanations and wine tasting. Having a great view with a glass of perfect young vine. What can be better than!!! Even saw caws nearby.

Very nice! We really enjoyed our afternoon tasting time despite bad weather, the place isn’t huge or fancy looking, but surely homey. Their wines taste real special, I especially like the Riesling. Also, very surprised to know about their Gin and Limoncello, both of which are exquisitely delicious. Cheese board are nice and generous in size, and the waxy honey is a great touch.

well, what a wonderful place. The setting is beautiful. We sat outside in the garden area. The service was great, and the menu was varied. We ordered the Winery platter for 2 people. YUM. will look fwd. to going back soon to a repeat performance. Thank you for such a lovely Saturday lunch.

Thank you Andrew, Katie and all your team. Everyone made us feel special and wine and food a perfect marriage. We're planning our next visit. Thank you all again. Rawinia and Donal

Booked for my daughter's birthday. Absolutely loved our lunch in such a pretty setting. The wait staff (Louise) was very friendly and attentive and the chef was very accommodating regarding our vegan requests. Really enjoyed the wine and gin tasting and staff were very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this venue!

We always love our experience at Waipara Springs Winery. The staff are exceptional, food and wine great and the setting is beautiful. We had a lovely lunch sitting outside amongst the trees on the lawn - can’t wait to go back!

Fabulous lunch, food well presented & very very tasty. Staff very knowable, welcoming & have a great sense of humour. The atmosphere in the restaurant is fantastic & the wine is just lovely - I would definitely recommend dining at Waipara Springs, absolutely worth a drive to North Canterbury :)

Fantastic first time experience at Waipara Springs Winery, while down from Wellington for a Wedding Anniversary weekend. Great Sunday lunch, with excellent food, service, live music and (as expected) great wines. Thanks team, definitely recommend you & hope to get back there sometime in the near future.

Customer service, not the best on the day. Felt embarrassed and belittled, with my friend wanting to leave immediately. We cycled along the trail. As we walked in, walking our bikes in along the edge of the grass to place against the wine barrels, we were yelled at from the reception area, to take the bikes off the grass and put them outside against the fence. It had been raining. No obvious bike racks. Everyone looking at us. Next faux pas, was not to have a reservation. I said we hadn't made a booking and could we be fitted in. No greeting no response other than to pick up menus and 'follow me, did mention the step down. Great food menu. Food was first class. Presentation outstanding. Taste was incredible. Paired with the nominated wine. Both agreed the food was delicious but my friend not so keen on returning, due to arrival greeting.