Family dining in Christchurch

“The coffee is good. The muffins perhaps too good. But the stars of the show are the service staff. They're friendly, cheerful, pleasantly interactive and interested in the people they serve.”

“Highly recommend! Amazing food, lots of cabinet food as well as the menu. Great service and nice coffee. Won't go anywhere else now. Eggs Benedict is amazing.”

“Who would think an airport hotel would provide one of the finest dining experiences we had in 2 weeks of travelling Southland? Attentive personal service from a gorgeous host. Perfect lamb dukkha and fish. Finished off with dessert. Leaving NZ very satisfied thank you Chef and hostess. If you don’t stay here - drop by for dinner.”

“Delicious and really fresh food, quick option for a takeaway and reasonably cheap. In my opinion just need some update on the dining in area as have the option for that in the restaurant itself aside of that a good option of Thai takeaway at Papanui road.”

“The pizza place is my favourite place to go and get pizza from. The owner works on his own, and does an absolutely amazing job”

“I come from Linwood to buy their Chicken fries noodles. This is my favorite Chinese one anytime in Christchurch.”

“Best Fish & Chip shop in city. Heaps of Chinese options, along with the standard Fish n Chips. Phone your order in, and will be ready on arrival. Best value portions I've ever found anywhere - always heaps of food, and always sooooo tasty and fresh. It's a takeaway shop, and pretty basic decor etc, but don't let that put you off. We go at least once a month, and wouldn't go anywhere else. 2 Fish, 1 scoop chips costs around $13/$14 - don't order extra chips as you wont get through them there's so much provided in a scoop.”

“Ordered tons of food for a party of 12 and the bill came up to $18 per person, which I thought was cheap for the amount of food. I don't know what this is called, but definitely give it a try, it's some sort of deep fried bread stick wrapped in rice noodle sheet (I think) - whoever invented this is genius.”

“healthy and yummy food with decent price, 4 days in town every day came for lunch or dinner, especially kids love it.”

“Authentic Taiwanese street food, good menu selections, really nice chilly sauce. Taiwanese owner operated. Love all the dishes we ordered, quick table service. Good bubble tea with well cooked bubbles, the largest size is humongous!!. Nice little shop. Moderate pricing. Highly recommend!”

“Our new go to local, food always fast, nice substantial. Staff are awesome and attentive to requests and needs.”

“I dined here with my partner for dinner and from start to finish we had outstanding service. Very friendly and welcoming staff with warm smiles. Our food wasn’t rushed out which we loved including not rushing our our main after entree. The food was amazing! One of the best we have had and so nicely presented. I highly recommend this restaurant!”

“Had some tasty donburi for dinner here the other day on a stretch of road without many other great options. Good food good value. I had the chicken numban and the wife had aburi salmon. We split an agedashi tofu.”

“It was a hidden gem to me! This one lace serves delicious foods and desserts! The staffs are friendly and understanding. The food was served pretty quick compared to other Chinese restaurants. The place is very crowded most of the time because of the food quality and vibe. Convenient location, heaps of parking at church corner. Highly recommended and we surely will visit again.”

“Great pub to have a catch up and have a cold beer”

StockXChange Bar & Grill keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Service stays present without fuss. Value feels fair for the quality.

Greenhaven Fish & Chip Shop leans into a classic fish‑and‑chips approach with tidy execution. Serve sizes show solid value. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“If you're in Rolleston and craving some delicious pizza, you absolutely have to try Pizza Hut. Their consistency is what really sets them apart—you know you're going to get a great pizza every time. ​The food is always tasty, with a good balance of toppings and a perfectly cooked crust. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming, whether you're just picking up your order. It's a great spot for a satisfying and easy meal, and definitely a go-to for anyone living in the area."”

“We visited La Luna last night and were so impressed! The pork belly was absolutely delicious – perfectly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Great value for money and the staff were super friendly.Highly recommended❤️❤️❤️”

“Huge range of food and was tasty considering a buffet. They made fresh garlic naan bread and served to our table. I personally enjoyed the starters like tandoori chicken, lollipops, veg manchurian, paani puri and samosa chat was my favorite. And great variety of desert to end the feast. We will be back again. Thanks”

“One of the best Chinese restaurants in Chch, really recommended “Kung Pao Chicken” and “Small potato big dish Chicken ””

“Woah...portions are BIG....ribs were really nice and if you are not too hungry, maybe a starter portion is sufficient. their burger was also super, and beer to go with it. all good. Just be careful though if u are ordering sides, be clear what you ordered and how much extra it will cost. I ordered a side I thought came with the main course and ended up paying close to $10 for the side.”

“Nice pizza, friendly staff and warm atmosphere. We made a reservation at the first table, and only needed 20 per person after the discount.Lasagna is very delicious.”

“Amazing food and excellent service! We ordered naan, rice, and two types of curry — everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The naan was soft and fresh, and the curries were rich and aromatic. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended — I’ll definitely come back again!”

“Fantastic food and highly respectful wait staff. I loved the Bombay chicken... It was absolutely out of this world. The best part is that you can get Uber eats from this establishment! For the best curry in Christchurch I would say that Corianders is the place to go. They have a superb range of gluten free options.”

“Beautifully tender lamb korma.. mouth watering. Delicious. Plus Sukh the manager was a legend and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Thanks guys, will recommend!!”

“Really lovely staff. Although short staffed on the night we were there, they kept us well informed and were very accommodating. Food was yummy.”

“Valentines Hornby is our favourite place to eat! We go at least once a month and cannot fault it. The food is fantastic - a great variety, very fresh, always beautifully cooked, and nicely presented. They often experiment with new dishes but you can rely on the favourites to always be there. The food is always hot and constantly replenished, and there is a great salad bar too. The dessert is amazing! Such a variety, including a chocolate fountain and ice cream machine. I love all the small portion mousses, meringues, cheesecake, hot dishes and the sides, like berries, cream and sauces. The lemon roulade is so good! The staff are very friendly and helpful and the service is great too. We cannot praise this place enough - do yourself a favour and check it out! Great value for money too.”

“Corianders Rolleston is an excellent place to dine. We enjoyed the atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. We will definitely go there again.”