Restaurants in New Zealand

“Great little venue Booked a table for 5, which was a good idea as it packed out in no time. We were greeted and shown to our table, and our drinks order was taken quickly. Good selection of options and everyone found something they wanted. The food selection catered for everyone also, and after the tough decision of only choosing one thing, we all ordered. The food came out quickly, it was a good temperature, and with good portion sizes. The staff were all very nice and helpful, the venue location is well situated, and the atmosphere was fun. We all agreed we'd be back.”

“The food was great and the service was fast...prices were reasonable, we got 12 dishes and came to 240. I'd say that's cheap!!! The only down fall the seating was so crowded there were 13 of us on a round table we couldn't even fit. They need to sort their space out”

“A bonus that this restaurant is part of the hotel we’re staying in. Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, absolutely delicious food. Steak and chips, cook exactly how we asked, accompanied by truffle butter. Chicken Tikka, with a trip of dips, accompanied by garlic naan, and rice. Not too spicy (perfect for those who don’t like spice) my favourite dip was the tzatziki style. Kids meals come with a drink and dessert. Mac and cheese, perfect size for for kids, my son enjoyed it but I through it was too cheesy. Ice cream sundae was very cute, 1 single scoop with marshmallows, sprinkles and wafers. Forgot to take photo before we started eating so here is what we got”

“Lovely last minute dinner on a rainy night. Wonderfully looked after by the team (Riley?) Was particularly good, and made us feel welcomed. All three courses and the cocktail were yum”

“Ordered a Pad Thai (Chicken) to takeaway. Was ready earlier than advised and it was delicious. Compared to the competition, it’s as good if not better and the portion size is nearly double that of their competitor. Nice to see shrinkflation hasn’t spread to every business in NZ yet!”

“Anyone who asks for the best Peking duck in Wellington, this is where you come! They have the best chef from Beijing and you get so much meat! You can choose "one way", 2 ways (Peking duck with noodle stir fry) or 3 ways (duck bone soup) basically just use the rest of the duck and not wasting them. We got the 3 ways and the soup is nice and refreshing, noodles we could live without but it's fine. Bonus is their cold dish mung bean noodles is the best I've ever had and love their stir fried eggplant with mince stuffing.”

“Amazing service, delicious food and creative meals, everything we needed to uplift the energy on a could rainy day ✨”

“My wife and I had their mee goreng last night. I had the combination meat, and she had seafood. W-O-W-! Without a doubt, the best mee goreng either of us have ever had. The portions were generous and I remember thinking when it came out; "great, I'll take the leftovers home for tomorrow's dinner", but it was so delicious, that I scoffed the lot! The bloke who served our table was really polite and attentive. Do yourself a favour, and get that mee!”

Ancestral at Canty Cafe & Restaurant delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Noodles arrive glossy and well seasoned.

“A lovely flavoured meal meat beautiful and tender. Only criticism is the Butter Chicken was quite a sour tomato mix and needed more cream to dilute it a bit, as prepared by all the other Indian Restaurants we have visited. Naan breads were large and cooked perfectly and overall the price was good value. Staff very friendly and toilets very clean. Would highly recommend.”

“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.”

“Best cooked steak I ever had in my life and iv eaten steaks all over the world and the location is pretty good as well”

“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!”

“Me and my husband had our lunch first time here at Zaffron. There are so many to choose from! We ordered green curry(chicken), roasted pork with noodles, spicy ribs and crispy spuid. Everything were tasty and flavorful. We definitely come back again soon!”

On the plate at Ye-Chon Korean BBQ and Restaurant, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

The kitchen at THE ONE Restaurant & Bar takes a kebab and pita path and lets the food speak. A riverside backdrop rounds out the stop. Clear gluten‑free options are available. Cuts are sliced to order with good pace.

At The Brewers Christchurch Bar Pub & Restaurant, the menu stays classic fish‑and‑chips with tidy execution. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Pricing lines up with the offer. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy.

At The Station - Korean restaurant, the menu stays pan‑Asian comfort and no‑fuss. Pricing lines up with the offer. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Service stays present without fuss.

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

“Had a great experience at Quartz. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. The beef burger was a good size, not quite enough salt for me, but there were salt and pepper grinders on the table so it was no problem to season. My partner loved the prawn curry and our daughter though the chicken burger was great too.”

“Had a group of approx 20 for dinner last week and we had a great time. Really enjoyed the Tuna entree, the salad was epic! The restaurant dealt with all my complicated paying arrangements as well, so thank you again!”

“Never disappointed. Every dish is always delicious. Great service. :)”

“First time I have tried Thai food and It was awesome. The soup is very delicious and rice noodles too”

“If you love a bowl of Ramen anytime day or night. This is the place for you. The ramen here is delicious. I would highly recommend it. The noodle is thin and the soup is rich. Get the extra akadare as it adds to the teste.”

“Myself ,Partner and adult kids went here for dinner. Delicious food and good service. My partner and I ordered the pork and squid kimchi, kimchi egg roll and dumplings. So tasty! Can't wait to go back”

“Never disappointed at Gulmohar. They have great lunch deals too. We were given a choc naan dessert to try, and it is worth it. Authentic Indian dishes, not sweet like other restaurants do to make it suitable for the NZ pallete. Been going here for atleast 8 years.”

“Order takeaway from here on a few occasions. The wait time is always short and the food always feels authentic and not 'mall' style curry. We've branch out a few times and tried things not in our usual rotation when ordering curry and haven't been disappointed! Definitely recommend them”

“Very good and authentic szechuan food! Highly highly recommended! Yummz. Its my first time here and was amaze by the food. The reviews are real! The chef and the people here are so friendly.”