Restaurants in Christchurch

At Bunrunners Cafe, the menu stays coffee‑and‑cabinet and no‑fuss. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Service stays present without fuss. Wait time...

Burger Bonanza leans into a burger‑led approach with tidy execution. Service stays present without fuss. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. Portions are generous yet well judged. Value feels fa...

“Our family dined here last night, and we had an excellent time. The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely experience which we did. I can't remember what they were called, but those little cheese entree things were the most delicious morsels ever. I am dreaming of having those again very soon. We will be back. Thank you.”

“A beautiful spot for a sweet treat and cuppa (you can even bring your dog for a special doggie friendly gelato!). Tea serving size is generous. Staff are lovely. Highly recommend.”

Maddison Eatery keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Service stays present without fuss. Wait time...

The kitchen at Smoke Rolleston takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Sides support without crowding the plate. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

BurgerFuel Rolleston keeps things burger‑led and focused on flavour. Clear gluten‑free options are available. Pricing lines up with the offer. Buns hold well and patties come juicy. Front‑of‑house run...

“Lovely simple menu, food was delicious. Chicken was juicy and not overcooked and the salad was delicious and fresh. The overall atmosphere was great. Perfect place for a beer as the craft beer distillery is adjacent to the caravan. My sweet pet rabbit has just passed away and the table number was really perfect. ❤️”

“Lovely simple menu, food was delicious. Chicken was juicy and not overcooked and the salad was delicious and fresh. The overall atmosphere was great. Perfect place for a beer as the craft beer distillery is adjacent to the caravan. My sweet pet rabbit has just passed away and the table number was really perfect. ❤️”

“Friendly staff or owner. Sushi roll. Chicken rice and chicken donburi were absolutely tasty.”

“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.”

“We went to The Old Leithfield Hotel for dinner on a busy Saturday night (super rugby final) with our 5 month old baby. Even though we didn't have a booking the friendly wait staff went out of their way to accommodate us and made sure we were comfortable. We both had the roast which was generous and delicious. The beef was tender and the veges perfect it was the best pub experience with a young baby, and the best roast beef. We also had the salt and pepper squid entree which was fantastic. Perfectly tender and crispy! Thank you very much to the team at The Old Leithfield Hotel.”

“My favorite cinema in Christchurch. Titan luxe is a great experience - sound is amazing, the seats are comfortable, and the food meets expectations. Can't wait to go here again.”

“We spent the first night of our trip at The George (after much hassle with flight delays, which the team was extremely accommodating for!) was one of the most spectacular nights of our trip! The service was unmatched (Thank you Matt!) and George bear will be our travel companion forever! It was the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a long journey and breakfast the next morning was spectacular! My only complaint is that I couldn’t stay forever! I would come to Christchurch just to spend a night here again!”

“Highly recommend the mini teriyaki balls and the crispy chicken rice ball. I dont fall apart while you eat. Super yum”

“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.”

“We are visiting Chch and had the crispy pork pad Thai and it was the best we’ve ever had. Also the peanut satay chicken and that also was so delicious as was the BBQ pork fried rice, moneybags and the spring rolls were yummy. Highly recommend. We can’t wait to try it again soon. Thank you .”

“I love sushi ya they are soo underrated I love the rice balls they r soo good,100% recommend”

“Have been going here for 15+years, taste hasn’t changed, quality ingredients and taste, always come back”

“Best place in town for corn chips and dip! The queso dip is insane. I had to order some to take home with me after our meal. Frozen margaritas are my favourite also. Will be back regularly for sure!”

“Food that worth waiting for. Reasonable price. Good food. Great chef.”

“Great place. Owners are 3 brothers. Food is fabulous.”

“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!”

“It was just amazing! We stopped by a few minutes before 2pm - didn't know that the kitchen closes at 2pm. They didn't send us away but seated us with a smile! Food was delicious, big portion.. really great experience thank you!:)”

“Great location for an airport hotel and surprisingly great food great view and wonderful staff. Highly recommend this as a hotel to stay before or after your flight. Beds were very comfortable and spacious rooms with good showers. Buffet breakfast is a must with great selections and as a platinum member we were given barista coffee. Unfortunately there wasn’t an executive lounge for us but still a great hotel.”

“Lovely shop. Busy but coffees were incredibly quick and well presented. Impressive stuff. Food was excellent as well. Edit 2. Another stop at the cafe. Cute to go cups & the barista on the machine is a consistency machine. Props to him. Cafe could use another carpet or two. Something to help with the noise.”

“If they leave me I would go there every night This is literally my favourite waffle shop in city by far and they have friendly customer service too I strongly suggest it to everyone specially the Nutella and strawberry waffle one 11/10”

“Very good friendly service and lovely people. Food is amazing and the prices are even better. Had chicken burger and was massive and very good price, chips and fish were nice and hot and delicious. Overall very good value for a delicious meal. Also the only fish and chip shop that I know of that actually charges half the price for a half scoop of chips! Definitely come again.”

“Absolutely delicious tasty food! We love just love their dishes. The wonton soup with handmade wontons and pork balls has possibly the best broth I have ever tasted. I could eat this dish every day! If you love spicy chilli noodles then the spicy egg noodles with home smoked pork is a must. Just delicious. Portion sizes are good value for money. We visit them at the Christchurch Farmers market on at Saturday and also via uber eats on Thursday.”

“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”