Restaurants in Christchurch

“After hearing about this place from friends and seeing the posts online, my partner and i decided we would give it a go. Wow, the staff were lovely, the food was incredible and the vibe was great. They have lots of options to cater to gluten free and dairy free and they aren’t half assing it either, both the tacos and the chicken i had tasted the same as my partners regular non gluten and dairy free food. Spot on guys, we will absolutely be returning!”

“Seoulful tastes, Seoulful vibe! Tried the chicken on rice, gimbap, tteokbokki, and pork cutlet — just like home. Clean flavours, tidy presentation, spotless kitchen, and genuinely kind service. Korean comfort done right in Christchurch.”

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

“Stayed there on our night, on our tour of New Zealand. This a first class hotel! Would highly recommend staying here. Their breakfast buffet is outstanding.”

“Very nice place! The service was excellent! The room was clean, bed comfortable. We had a very nice time. Decoration is “old”, but well maintained and it’s what keeps the character of the place. The restaurant is good as well! Lamb was awesome! You should definitely stay there if you pass by Christchurch.”

“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 :)”

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

“The sushi rice was perfectly prepared, and the tonkatsu sushi was surprisingly delicious and remained delightfully crunchy despite being on display in the afternoon. Additionally, the discount offered after 3pm is a great deal. If only the wasabi and ginger could be freshly made from scratch, it would elevate the overall dining experience.”

“Calm environment, and delicious food, even though it was done on time, was super fast, and the boy who attended us, was patient in explaining the dishes to us, even though I had a broken English”

“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!”

C J's Takeaways delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Morning service moves at a steady clip. Service stays present without fuss. Easy carry‑out for a simple night in.

“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!”

“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.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever eaten this much before! It was so delicious, highly recommend. I also wanted to make a point of the customer service that was greatly appreciated, we had a small miscommunication in the beginning as it was our first time here, but our waitress was gracious and helpful.”

“We were seated promptly and given food and drink menus. Both of us opted for the beef fillet, one rare and the other medium rare. They were done to perfection, melted in your mouth and were tasty. The accompanying vegetables were also first rate. There was a good wine list , although not all were available by the glass. My glass of Cabernet Sauvignon was a standout. We thought the atmosphere and service were great and would we would return here to eat.”

“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.”

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

“Oddfellows has consistently good coffee, and a delicious selection of cabinet food. Everything I have tried from here has been fantastic, they never disappoint! Having a gluten free scone or similar baked item would be an asset”

“Black Betty Café offers generous portions at reasonable prices, and the service is impressively quick. It’s a fantastic spot for brunch. I especially recommend the Eggs Benny—the house-made hollandaise is delicious. A cozy café that’s perfect for a quick catch-up.”

“What a great experience. Very cool barman who presented us with hot water bottles upon arrival, helped us choose a table and put the heater on above us. He looked after us so well and because of him we stayed a lot longer than we had intended and spent a lot more than we would have.”

“What a top notch place for burgers and nachos hidden gem in Christchurch. There burger size are super big not like other shops serving small burger. Real Food is when it’s cooked properly with time and it taste yummy . They made meat of chips on my special request which was mind blowing chips were so crispy and meat was full of flavours. 10 out of 10 for the lovely food and the service:)”

“Really, really nice food. Beautiful gourmet salads, toasted sandwiches and other cabinet food. Their mini gourmet pizzas are so good. Staff are lovely, and we're very helpful when I asked about allergens. The baker came out to me about the ingredients. They have a lovely range of sweet treats (the almond orange cake is epic) and a good range of vegan treats too (including peanut butter cups and kumara chocolate brownie - both amazing) There's a tablet with an app open to verify your (free) parking you can park without trouble for 2 hours. It's also very convenient, because after visiting the cafe, you can browse the connected green grocer for fresh veggies and fruit!”

The kitchen at Waterloo Food Bar takes a breakfast‑and‑brunch path and lets the food speak. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Orders move at a steady pace. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“We were after a delicious NZ lamb dinner and Pedro's exceeded our expectations. Delicious tender slow cooked lamb shoulder served with a generous amount of sliced potatoes and jus. Plenty for 3 adults with some to spare! We thoroughly enjoyed our first dinner in Christchurch and will stop by the Queenstown Pedro's when we get there next weekend too!”

“The place has 3 floors with plenty of seating. The rooftop is perfect for some water views and sunshine. The staff are so friendly and they even have some card games to play. The beer is all locally brewed and great! We loved the IPA. The edamame was so unique with miso sauce!!”

“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!”

“There are heaps of great restaurants here. I went with a burger this time, but it was a tough choice with so many good options. I’ll definitely be back to try some of the other places later.”

“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!”

“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!”