Dine in dinner in Christchurch

“Absolutely excellent food at good prices! The inside of the cafe is not super cute but it's worth it.”

“The pizza here was really good—fresh, tasty, and loaded with toppings. The crust was just right, not too thick or thin. The staff were polite and the service was quick. A nice place to grab a pizza with friends. Would happily visit again!”

“Delicious dinner beautifully presented, Earl has always been our top 5 restaurant choice to dine out in Christchurch! A restaurant that can’t fault their foods would definitely recommend and return to samplings more of their other new dishes in Spring season!”

“If you want good, well priced Indian food. This is your place. Lunch deals great value”

“If you're craving authentic Indian flavours in Christchurch, Saffron Spice in Hornby is the place I keep coming back to,and for good reason. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the comforting aroma of spices and a team that treats you like family. The ambience is relaxed yet vibrant, perfect for a casual dinner or a celebratory feast. What sets Saffron Spice apart? Consistency. Their biryani is a personal favourite,fragrant, generous, and packed with flavour. And if you're into heat, the vindaloo delivers a satisfying kick without overpowering the dish. Service is always prompt and friendly, with staff happy to guide you through the menu or tweak spice levels to suit your taste. It’s the kind of place where you feel looked after, not just served. Whether I’m grabbing a quick takeaway or settling in for a slow meal with friends, Saffron Spice never disappoints. It’s my go-to spot in Hornby when I want food that’s bold, comforting, and unmistakably Indian.”

“Have experienced super good service here! The staff are always friendly and I’ve often been given a complimentary drink, which is such a nice touch. I usually get delivery or pick-up rather than dining in, and it’s always been super fast and ready when I arrive. Portion sizes are generous, the food is always delicious, and they consistently have great deals available online. I even took my grandparents here once, and now they’re huge Thai fans too! Definitely one of my go-to spots & would highly recommend!”

“Five-star service! The atmosphere here is perfect—very relaxing with cozy music and a nice interior. I was particularly impressed by Lois Law. She went above and beyond by helping me secure a booking early and provided excellent recommendations. Her friendly and kind nature really stands out. I’ll be returning soon for sure!”

“The food here was so delicious I had to come back twice during my stay in Christchurch. I ordered the Grill Beef on Rice, along with a Chicken Teriyaki Bun (50 cents of the sales of the buns goes to the Arts Centre). I left feeling nice and full. Give this place a visit if you're the mood for some good Asian food at a good price.”

“A hidden gem bordering the city centre! Fast and friendly service. Delicious, fresh and authentic Japanese food. Great portion sizes and pricing. Welcoming atmosphere with lovely decor.”

“Hot, fresh, delicious, incredibly affordable. Best place in Christchurch, hands down. Staff are so lovely too!”

“I had a great experience at this restaurant the other day. The interior is both elegant and inviting, creating a sophisticated ambiance. We visited for lunch as a group of 8 including locals who are regulars here. Many of us opted for the highly recommended their “Chefs pie”: Beef & Ale Pie, a generous portion of flaky pastry filled with savory beef,buttery cabbage, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich gravy. It was a delicious and satisfying choice. The other dishes ordered by our group were equally well-received. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. We'll definitely be returning to this wonderful restaurant.”

“The food was outstanding, and the staff made the busy atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. Thankyou Ranjeet and Kim! See you soon! I love the energy!”

“Twice we came and twice it was amazing! Serving halal asian food. We ate the tom yum noodles, mee goreng with chicken and sticky rice with fried chicken for lunch and dinner. Definitely recommend the Thai milk tea though, it's really special. Boss lady was so sweet, she gave out brownies to all the diners for free since it was Mother's day. Amazing service and food, definitely worth the stop in Christchurch.”

“Very flavoursome well presented and friendly service. Table for 8 and all enjoyed their meals. Highly recommended, easy parking. Will return for sure.”

“It’s my second time trying fried noodle. Great flavor. Definitely worth coming back for. Highly recommended”

“Incredibly delicious rice balls!! We had Gangnam chicken and Honey garlic chicken Gangnam was the favourite but honey garlic also amazing. Will definitely be back!”

“A hidden gem! Have popped in a few times while over this side of town and am always very pleased. Vibrant atmosphere and lovely decor. Very friendly and efficient staff. Lots of options for hot and cold food. Great prices and portion sizes. Food is always fresh, beautiful and delicious. Highly recommend!”

“Flavourful great meals. the sauce is amazing. I love curry and this takeaway knows how to make an authentic delicious curry. Love going here, best one in the area.”

“Amazing food, 100% recommended. I am choosy and these guys are awesome. Real, authentic Thai flavours; No weird chunks of carrot or celery, no gross frozen seafood mix, just real squid, prawns and mussels in the salads and tom yum We got the whole fish in curry sauce and it was excellent. Super good and large portions.”

“Friendly owners with good full of flavour, the highlight was the spicy noodles which were cooked al dente and the pork Chinese burgers which was packed full of flavour”

“I love the amazing selection of pies you have. Even Duck. It's up there with the Fairlie pie and the West Coast Pie. My 2 Fav pie places. The pastry was flaky, crisp and well cooked. The pies I tried actually had large pieces of meat. Not your normal lots of saucy gunk and token meat. If you were closer to where I lived I am sure I would visit more... Perhaps that is a good thing weight wise. Good luck in your venture and current location.”

“Great food and great people. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the multiple times I have been here the food was never meh. Always a great quality and taste and I like that they regularly vary the menu slightly. Our go to place in Rolly! The atmosphere is elevated pub-restaurant. A few interior design changes and lighting changes to break up the wide open room a bit, could make it feel a bit more cozy. It is still a great atmosphere and feel good restaurant.”

“Really rate this place, i ended up getting a spicy karange chicken donburi as the sushi pricess were a little expensive and i was hungry. And for 22.90 the donburi was well worth it! It was Very delicious and a very good size with genourous chicken. Would 100% come again :)”

“This is our now 'go to' for a takeaway since the closure of our previous favourite in Timaru. The choices and quality of food is excellent and staff are pleasant and friendly. Certainly worth our 25 km trip for that night off from cooking and all those special occasions when you treat the family.”

“Very authentic Thai food! Recommend the green curry and the beef salad. Great service as well. Saw that they have Thai green iced tea. Might try next time.”

“Unreal brunch spot, chicken cheese melt reminds me of prime Fortnite days, simply perfection. Never been more of a brunch man than I am right now. Top stuff”

“Great fast service, most clients are heading shows as perfectly placed for a pre show meal. Recommend booking as small restaurant and previously we have not been able to get a table. Food delicious, tasty and friendly team.”

“One of the nicest places in the city for Sunday high tea brunch. French creperie with multiple choices of both sweet and sour French crepes, including some vegan options. There are plenty of suggested options, but you can also go wild and create your own one. Crepes are really amazing, very tasty, good size portions and amazing taste. It’s really great that there is vegan options available, made of buckwheat. If you have not enough of sugar you can finish with a great desert selection. Coffee is slightly bitter and not the best blend , but tea selection is perfect.”

“This place is my absolute favourite! The food is always made to perfection – easily the best souvlaki in Christchurch! I tell everyone I know about it. I don’t know how they do it, but even when there’s a big queue, my order is ready so quickly. The regular chicken souvlaki with feta is my go-to, and it’s always so delicious that I finish it in no time. The service is consistently fast and friendly. Thank you so much – please never close!”

“Great experience!! We hosted our end of year work function here for Lunch and it was so amazing. There was heaps of food, great staff and really nice outdoor function room! Very good experience organising this with staff before the event and they were lovely to deal with. Everyone reported they had an amazing time and one of the things everyone has said since the event was "would love to do this again next year". 10/10”