Family dining in Christchurch

“Had a takeaway from here tonight and honestly cannot fault it. 10/10 gluten free pizza. I have celiac disease and so I rung before ordering, he reassured me that gloves would be worn, and precautions taken. Would highly recommend (I don’t usually leave reviews but it was too good not to)”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently ordered food from this restaurant and it was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and perfectly cooked. Delivery was on time, and the food arrived hot. I’ll definitely be ordering again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality food and excellent service!”

“Ordered via UberEATS and the food arrived quickly. The stir fry peanut sauce is delicious and a very generous serving. The pork spareribs are perfectly cooked but could do with a bit more sauce and flavour.”

“Little and cozy place so feel like home. Food is tasty and served quick. The green curry is almost $30 but it's a super big portion, good for two people. Wish they have the entree size suiting solo traveler like me.”

“I read the reviews before we went out to dinner, and they weren't wrong. Do not be distracted by the look of the restaurant inside or the ice cream ( which by the way is so good). But this Thai has amazing authentic Thai dishes that taste so good. Fantastic value.”

“Over in New Zealand for a vacation, and I would come back from Australia just to have the Braised Beef Cheeks again. Just beautiful!”

“My third time here and I’m always surprised in a good way! The food is very tasty and well made, and they even give you a starter with soup and tea. I really recommend it! The service is always great too.”

“Really special place we’ve been going to for years. The owners are lovely. One of them is the chef and they make sure everything is fresh and the oil is changed regularly and the front desk lady is welcoming and always remembers your name”

“The best Japanese/ Latin American food I’ve ever had. Everything was perfect from the service to drinks and food. Chefs Eiko and Komo cook to perfection. I loved that they came to the table to explain the dish. I don’t eat coriander, they also asked if I was allergic, just to make sure the food was ok for me to eat. I can’t recommend this place enough.”

“Really enjoyed our dinner at Tony’s Teppan Yaki, generous portion, fresh ingredients and great atmosphere. Everything was delicious and we felt pampered by the warmness from the entire team serving us tonight Highly recommended and will definitely choose to return! Thank you Chef Nick for the delicious dinner, Fiorella for the wonderful service and Chef TJ as well. Appreciate the heater around us to keep us warm during the meal!”

“Came here for the 3rd time in about 2 months for a dine in meal. The service is always excellent and the food top notch. Never had a bad time, the owner is always smiling and enjoying giving his customers the best experience. Plus he makes these awesome artworks out of vegetables.”

“Best view of the beach, eggs Bennie arrived with hard boiled poached eggs however waitress was quick to sort & replace with runny ones. Friendly service.”

“Highly recommend redwood souvlaki shop Fantastic customer service from a young man I think his name is Rishav Fantastic service and smile great food and all around a perfect and pleasant experience”

“Great venue, delicious food. Service not the best as it was too busy and wait staff don’t look up when walking around to see if they could help anyone. Took us ages to place an order so eventually I went and asked if I could place an order. 55 minutes later the food arrived. We were offered 2 drinks as an apology without requesting anything. We did make a booking and recommend you book as restaurant was full for Sunday lunch. We were not in a rush so all was good.”

Springs Rd Takeaways leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach with tidy execution. Value feels fair for the quality. Portions are generous yet well judged. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch.

iSUSHI runs with a pan‑Asian comfort menu and a relaxed pace. Value feels fair for the quality. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy. A family‑friendly...

Lone Star Cafe & Bar favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

Permit Room delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. Serve sizes show solid value. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Good selection of food, attentive staff and prompt service. Worth a visit. Will visit again soon ❤️”

“Enjoyed our meals. Very quiet on the Saturday we visited. Friendly staff”

Indian Dreams favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Very surprised with the service and delicious food, probably one of the best burgers I've tried in a while (very well seasoned and juicy patty). Smoothie is fresh as! Deep-fried pickle - yummy!”

“Friendly staff, Great sushi. Nice crispy chicken and fresh spring roll there. Love to visit again.”

“The cleanest hell pizza in all of New Zealand. Hygiene is seriously good here and such a well run store. Sterling Arnet Kakapo Business Sales”

“Beautiful meal as always that came out so quickly. Everything is delicious and enjoyable so you can’t go wrong. We’ll definitely be back.”

“Great place, atmosphere, staff, drink and food. We have been here many times and intend to continue doing so. Ask about the loyalty card as its great value. Thanks team and we look forward to seeing you again tonight for quiz night!”

“Three of us had lovely meals. I had seafood selection and matched the wine (by fluke) to kopiko Bay pinot gris and it was perfect. Another had steak cooked to perfection with mushroom sauce and salad and chips. Hubby had pork ribs. Definetly recommend a visit.”

“Spotlessly Clean, comfortable and restful unit. The shower has a great pressure and was sooo relaxing after a day of travelling. We had a two bedroom unit which was spacious enough to accommodate a 3 yr old running about. Office staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.”

“Loved my tikka ang garlic naan. Medium was perfect and it was fresh and flavourful thank you”

“Came into dinner for our mums 60th, and the food was immaculate. Fresh, hot, big plates, very flavoursome, good amount of veggies, well presented. Service was great and people in the kitchen are very nice. Support local guys, you won’t be disappointed!!”