Greek restaurant in Christchurch

“Absolutely glorious food! The team at No. 31 know what they're doing. I'm still dreaming about the duck entrees... The staff are lovely, the historical building is cosy, and the art displayed around is inspiring. Enjoy a delicious meal in a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit!”

“It's a superb place to get a Greek souvalakis. The flavour was awesome, and the size was very filling. We'll priced and parking is reasonably easy.”

“My husband and I come here quite often and we always enjoy it! The service is top notch, lovely friendly and attentive staff. My husband orders the same thing every time (the goat gnocchi) as he loves it so much. I recently had the fish of the day, it was salmon and it was so good!! If you are needing a gift for a friend, a voucher to here would be such a good idea. The portions are great, the staff are amazing and the atmosphere is good.”

“Absolutely love this restaurant. Love the interior decor, amazing and attentive staffs with great service, and the food is spotless. Highly recommend to dine in and enjoy the vibe. Will visit again!”

“The best souvalaki in town!! Fresh, hot and served with a smile. The food is authentic, high quality and delicious for an incredibly reasonable price. A small is $9 which is so good for what you get!! The meat is always beautifully cooked, salad fresh and prepared that day. Plus the service is always lovely :)”

“We are here for my father’s birthday, brought a home-made cake. The friendly staff gave us candles and offered to put cake inside the fridge for us, that’s really lovely. Also introduced the food to us. And food is very good and special! Highly recommended”

“My wife and I went for dinner on our anniversary and I have to say, Mr. fussy here was very impressed. I had the Village Style Kleftiko and my wife had the Canterbury Lamb Platter, wow, I mean far out. The Kleftiko was absolutely stunning, so full of flavour and fall apart melt in your mouth chunks of lamb, we of course sampled each others and my wife's was stunning as well, she concurred. Of course we had to have dessert and this is what sets Costas apart from every other dinning experience I've ever had. You've just had a beautiful main and in our case an entre not to mention a couple of wines and you're beginning to feel a bit full but you'd like a dessert, something sweet to finish things off. Enter Costas mini desserts, what a brilliant idea, you don't have to pay the full price of a dessert and its just enough so you're not left with that I ate too much feeling. I had the Baklava Ice Cream and my wife had the Chocolate Mousse, both excellent. All in all, a fantastic experience, beautiful food, great atmosphere and good service. Highly recommend Costas, can't wait to go back.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed an impromptu lunch here. It was like stumbling on Hansel & Gretells house in the middle of the Christchurch botanical gardens. It’s difficult to put into words how divine the gardens and ambience was. Then comes out the food which was fresh and flavoursome. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an amazing experience at Boteco Cafe & Restaurant! The shisha, food, and service were all absolutely top-notch. A special shout-out to Dev, who looked after our table—his friendly personality and genuine care truly elevated the whole experience. He really knows how to make customers feel welcome and valued. Great work team! Highly recommended and will definitely be back.”

“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!”

“Wonderful food and excellent service, we had the Lamb Rump with potato gratin and the Chicken and Bacon pasta. Generous portions and very tasty. Can thoroughly recommend. A visit to Zest Timaru is a must.”

The kitchen at Drexels Breakfast Restaurant takes a breakfast‑and‑brunch path and lets the food speak. A sensible spend for the spread. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch.

“My wife and I have now been here several times, we have tried different dishes but seem to gravitate back to the chicken iskender meal , we find the small ( reasonable priced) meal is more than enough for a lunch meal. The food is always excellent quality and flavourful which is why I would recommend it to anyone who like great food.”

“The food was delicious. I had hare and my wife had fillet steak. The service was great. Ryan and the other waiter were very helpful, attentive and polite - great service! This is our second time at this restaurant and we will be back again and have already recommended to friends.”

“I must admit, best souvlaki I've ever had is from here.”

“Absolutely delicious! The food was incredibly fresh, and every detail was well thought out—even the takeaway came with a clever chip cup to stop any dripping. I had the mix with the shredded beef and it was so tender and full of flavour—absolutely delicious. And the churros were a standout—soft in the middle and just amazing. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves quality food and great service!”

The Athens Yacht Club keeps things grill‑focused and focused on flavour. Sides support without crowding the plate. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Service...

“The staff member was very friendly and welcoming and my food came out quickly! It was excellent - I got the chicken souvlaki as well as baklava. The restaurant is nice inside and has Greek charm.”

Souva Cucina Limited favours a grill‑focused mix with clear, clean flavours. A riverside backdrop rounds out the stop. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Value feels fair for the quality.

“Went for lunch and great ambiance to hang out. Guy at the counter was very nice and polite. He recommended us the food and their cake is good. Will definitely go again.”

“Our food was very tasty and well portioned. They gave us some extras which were also delicious and the waiter was a very accommodating young lad. Music set the scene like a mediterranean elevator and was perfect to eat too. Hope all goes well with the new management. Will be back in the near future.”

“Great little pit stop about a half hour north of Christchurch. Home style food, lovely staff, great BLT, good coffee.”

On the plate at Under The Red Verandah, the idea is coffee‑and‑cabinet and well judged. Morning service moves at a steady clip. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Alaturka Turkish Cafe favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Clear gluten‑free options are available. Value feels fair for the quality. Easy car...

“Amazing team, great food delicious, and well-proportioned, sauces were on point definitely recommended to family and friends”

“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”

“Tremendous food and excellent service. Only thing was that as an American Diner there should have been filtered coffee, then I found it. Absolutely perfect”

“It was a fantastic experience, food was amazing. Had lamb with two types of couscous and Arab rice. My partner had also lamb with other sides, I must say the Greek salad was on top there as well. Updated the menu too, the one from 4years ago might not be relevant anymore...”

“Ok, this place is just heaven on earth. I can't recommend it enough. The food is divine. I mean heavenly off the charts delicious. They have a seafood chowder to rave and remember. All ingredients were fresh and the seasoning just perfect. The place is simple and doesn't look like much, but it really is a must for the soul. Great selection of wines for a cafe. We had the beef casserole and spicy prawns with some house cocktails and even the chicken sandwich was to die for. Sabina is the most delightful and charismatic woman. Her warm and caring hospitality were truly memorable. We sure hope she comes visit us to Mexico. She freely and thoughtfully shared her advice about travelling around NZ. Honestly, we would dine here if we lived in NZ. The flavours will live in our memory forever. Thank you for a great experience”

“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.”