We visited the Old Vicarage on Saturday. I ordered the confit duck thighs which were cooked perfectly, this was well worth the $42. There was one disappointing aspect which was the variety on the menu. My partner ordered a steak, which was the only steak option. Half of the meal consisted of a Mac and cheese croquette with broccolini, this place would have been a 5/5 for me on the food, If there was another steak option that included a variety of vegetables like all of the other mains. The staff were extremely friendly & the cafe itself is really comfortable and warm. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
It’s good could be a bit better service and cleaner but nice people and good food so yeah aha. The chips are soo good and I recommend the cokes and raspberry! Also outside is really nice
I was born and bred in ChCh, but moved to Melbourne 20 years ago. Every year I return in July to visit family and friends and over the last 3 years have returned each year to have a meal at the Old Vicarage. Beautiful food, very friendly, helpful staff and wonderful ambiance. The Venison is amazing and cooked to perfection. Really great service tonight (along with tuneful singing) from Mason - see you next year!
Our family has get together lunches here as often as is practicable and Sunday was another of those occasions. The staff were friendly and accommodating to our group of 15 and the food was nice with the exception of the rum and raisin ice cream which had the texture of sand. That was a little disappointing as it is my favourite flavour. We advised the waitress and she said she would let the kitchen staff know. The interior is nice and comfortable and the grounds are beautiful. We will most certainly be back.
Very lovely staff and great service the inside and outside are both lovely the food is fresh and great I would love to come back here and try more of the menu
Great venue for a brunch or lunch, lovely grounds snd on s nice day i could site and snack away hours. Service was good and well priced for such a great spot. By far one of my fav brunch spots.
ATMOSPHERE:
Lovely house with nice outdoor bit. The room decoration was really cool, especially the library room
SERVICE:
Was quite good and attentive, until later in the night we were forgotten as we waited for water and the dessert menu - we ended up leaving without dessert
FOOD:
Entree - Calamari was bland, like really bland. The sauce was okay but did not help with the flavour a whole lot.
Mains- Pork belly: Cooked well and presented well. Good sauce (maybe a bit watery). The crackle was slightly over cooked and tasted burnt. Rabbit leg was cooked beautifully with a great pea mash and sauce drizzled on top. Portion size was generous and filling.
This place is a stunning setting! I came here with friends of multiple ages for coffees and fluffies. There is lots of outdoor seating and different rooms with different vibes inside. We didn't eat but the menu looked delicious, good for a family dinner or a date.
Regularly go there for brunch, the "Vickars Grill" is the bomb.
Would be a 5/5 but the bacon has changed... Used to be better. Great place to have a meal on a summers day.
Been here a couple of times for breakfast. The setting is good and well set out restaurant.
The first time coffee was great and smooth, second time however, not as good slightly bitter and lukewarm.
Breakfast:
Hotcakes were tasty and had great presentation! However, watered down maple syrup was a bit of a let down and the size of the hotcakes were the size of pikelets.
The Breakfast burger was very tasty and substantially large with good presentation! Was good value for your money.
Overall experience was good food was nice and coffee ok would visit on the odd occasion
Had a delicious meal. Service wasn't over the top amazing and our drinks and desserts were a bit of an after thought however this may have been due to them being super busy, it is a popular joint. I like the outdoor area! My flatmate used to attend a quiz night on Tuesdays which they seemed to enjoy, I attended one and loved the quiz host. Nice atmosphere. Not too uppity. Prices are standard. Overall pretty sweet.
Hi thereWhat a lovely time I had over lunch at The Old Vicarage yesterday (1 November). I felt very loved and so well looked after. Your staff are attentive, friendly, warm and just lovely. I was surprised at the high level of quality customer care and love from what seemed to be a very young average age. It was a delight to get this from these young women. I think every time one of them left our table I said to my friend "she was just lovely".We both enjoyed our food (whoop whoop mince on toas) and the location of course as we sat in the garden ... I had a delicious soy mocha, but that service really was the cherry on top!Well done all of you .... I will be coming back and spreading the good news.Thanks so much for a lovely time over lunch.Kind regardsRachel
On Friday night we decided to eat out and ended up at The Old Vicarage, arriving without a booking on a busy evening. They found us a table for two and despite it being near the noisy bar we were able to hear each other talk which was a relief. The service was very prompt, professional and friendly, there was very little delay at any stage, and the food was beautifully presented and delicious. Have been there several times now and always enjoy the food and the surroundings and the great service.
My partner and I decided to have dinner at The Old Vicarage last Friday night. As we were both from the hospitality industry, we understand how stressful a busy dinner rush can be to manage. However, we were very impressed with their staff. They were all absolutely lovely and made our experience all the more better, especially Clara, our waitress. She was very informative and made sure our meals were changed to suit us. Everyone had smiles on their faces and the food was excellent.
My husband and I went here for our anniversary lunch recently and had a wonderful meal. The pork entrée was delicious and presented superbly and the salt and pepper squid was also excellent. Husband had the mac and cheese with scallops for a main which was fantastic. I had the smoked fish cakes which were also very good. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. Also bonus marks for offering wine in 150ml or 250ml servings for those who are driving but want a little taste or those who want to try a couple of different wines without having to order a full 250ml serve.
I Visited The Old Vicarage for the first time around a week ago, and I had an absolutely wonderful lunch with my husband. The food absolutely superb and was reasonably priced for what we received. Even though the restaurant was quite busy, our food still came out at a perfect time, hot and well presented. I ordered the Lamb salad - the lamb was perfectly cooked and juicy and the vegetables were not dry. To top off our experience, the service was outstanding. Our Waitress Lauren was delightful - very bubbly personality and helpful when it came to the menus. She came back several times to check on our meals and asked for more drinks when ours were almost empty. Another Waitress (unfortunately I did not catch her name) as we were paying the bill was also great, asking how we enjoyed our time and thanking us as we left. I am very impressed with The Old Vicarage and will most definitely be back again very soon.
My husband and I had a lovely dining experience. The wait staff were slightly casual, but very friendly, and helpful. The meals were delicious and very well presented. The Old Vicarage has a lovely friendly, comfortable atmosphere. The prices are at the higher end, but we felt we got what we paid for. A very enjoyable evening, and will definitely be back again.
My fiancée and I enjoyed (another) lovely dinner at the Old Vicarage last night and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Noting nothing exceptional happened it was simply a lovely evening, with no hassles or problems.
We ordered two different flat breads for the entrée and a bottle of Main Divide Pinot Noir. The service was prompt but we didn't feel rushed.
We both had the fish of the day main, Akaroa salmon, the hollandaise was a nice touch.
With wine left in the bottle we decided to have desert each. Everything was very nice, the courses were well timed and the service excellent.
We always like dining there and are pleased to see the high standard is being maintained.
I had a great Saturday night with a friend having two steaks. I had the Angus Flint stone medium rare he had the Angus 250gm fillet. The duck fat roasted potatoes were fantastic. Steaks were cooked to both our requests. I had a monteiths IPA which was great but they are a tad stronger than other tap beers so I would not have too many if driving. Great atmosphere and staff were casual but very attentive.
I will be back and the new menu is a huge improvement.
I recently organised a hen's afternoon tea, The Old Vicarage was very accommodating, with only booking a week ahead they were able to put my party of 13 in a private area. Was a lovely setting and perfect for the occasion.
I had pre-ordered an afternoon tea which we chose 5 options from a very long list of delicious choices. With some of my party being gluten free and Vegetarian the Old Vicarage were happy to provide alternatives at ease.
Everyone in the party mentioned they would definitely return again and had never thought to come out for an afternoon tea.
All the sweet slices, Rosti and Arancini Balls were definitely the favs of the day, Delicious!!!
Reasonable on Price, Great Service and delicious food!
Highly recommend!
Thanks Old Vicarage for making the day stressfree.
Recently I dined here at a large hen's party. The building and seating was warm and inviting. Our party was accommodated well -staff were really helpful- and I noticed a busy mixture of diners who seemed relaxed and having a good time.
The meal (steak) was delicious; seasoned well and good portions. I am gluten free and prefer potatoes over fries and they accounted for me.
Great to see an older Christchurch building in use and full of life while offering great food.
I will return with my husband.
For a special family lunch celebration, the service was excellent, the food was particularly good. We had 17 people in the front room and the staff were most obliging over the music and the service was reasonably prompt. Definitely will return.
From the moment we telephoned to book for a very special family dinner, as most Cantabrians know, family celebrations are very important, since 2011. The staff talked us through what we needed, a private room (The Front Room) as older members of our party had hearing difficulties and this option was appreciated. The menu which was very varied. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our wishes and decorated the room for us, with items taken there the day before. On the evening, the staff were exemplary , our group of family and close friends could not not fault the fare, the room and as importantly the Staff. They were first class. We would recommend The Old Vicarage and Cafe to anyone planning a special family dinner.
Took the boys from work here had a couple of beer and some lunch. Food was great as were the beers on tap.
Had a steak sandwich the rest of the guys had a breakfast, wrap of some sort and a fritters.
We will come back good outdoor area with heaters round the side
My partner and I had our 5 year wedding anniversary at The Old Vicarage on Friday night. I had the chicken and my partner had the steak which he told me was cooked perfectly. This was my first visit and I am a fan.
The service was casual but very efficient.
Well done we will be back
Have dined here often - Lunch usually as a gift for a friend's Birthday. Last week was no exception - 2 birthday celebrations - evening meal. One reason we come here is we can always depend on 'getting what we ask for'. We always request the table and location which will suit our needs and can always rely on the food being of top quality and the service excellent. It is nice not to be rushed from entree to mains which in some restaurants gives you the impression they want your table before you are actually ready to leave. I would recommend The Old Vicarage Restaurant as a 'guaranteed' place for any occasion.
service was excellent, food delicious and fantastic wine. we had the lamb and beef for mains and garlic bread to start - all were perfectly cooked and delicious. we will be back
Held a group dinner for 20 people. Good staff meant the service was excellent.A great selection of dishes cooked to perfection and good wine selection made this an occasion that will be remembered for years to come.
We know you will enjoy this as much as us.
Myself and 4 other friends had lunch at the Vicarage on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was the best we have had anywhere for a very long time. The meal was lovely and the dessert divine. We will definitely be back.
Beautiful food like its people! Good food is everywhere, but it takes an exceptional service given by wonderful people to truly stand out in the restaurant industry. Today was my first time dining at Old Vicarage, and most certainly not the last! My heart (not to mention my tummy too) was extremely full today! I want to especially mention HESTER for her amazing service on my special day celebration! She was so sweet and shared the same excitement giving out my birthday dessert! Me and my friends were at awe with what she did, and it truly made our night! For a late night dinner, Hester was in full spirits, with her brightest smile, and is extremely hospitable and accommodating. Thank you kindly Hester, keep bringing smiles to people! I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels this way toward Hester. 🩷 She was just an amazing and lovely person! Will definitely be dining again at Old Vicarage!
Our first patronage and we loved it. Delicious food and desserts
Hope they change menu once a while so we can revisit to try new items. Highly recommended.
My wife & me booked first table for dinner. Nice food, great staffs and amazing restaurant ambiance. Must try✌️
We really enjoyed our meals, so yummy 😋 our waitress was new and still learning but she was great. Good Gluten-free options.
Great presentation and food was delicious. Good service and meals didn't take long.
Great dining experience. The food was very delicious and there was plenty of it. Great staff who do their best to serve everyone. When we arrived it was quite busy. We wanted to sit in the sun lit room on the other side of the villa but was placed in the small dark room at the front. Although it was lovely I do wish I got to experience the gorgeous garden and more of the other area of the building as that's why we went and I left feeling like I only saw that room and not the back where there's the garden. Other than that I was very happy with the whole experience.
Rainy old day and was really busy but worth the wait for great tasting food. Can't look past the avocado smash for brunch. Flavours were awesome. Once again loved the food. Service was great also, as was the coffee.
Visited the Old Vicarage for a delightful Thursday date night. The bustling ambiance paired with exceptional staff and service made for an unforgettable evening!!
The pasta, lamb, garlic loaf, and garlic butter prawns were beyond delectable—each bite was divine. Portion sizes were generous, adding to the delightful experience 🌟
This restaurant truly delivers delicious cuisine, attentive service, and a highly recommended dining experience!! 🌟❤️
Enjoyable lunch out with friends, good seating areas, with indoor and outdoor options. Staff are very friendly and attentive. We had the Bangers & Hash, Salmon and Poke bowl....everyone enjoyed their meals which were well presented. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be returning.
on Monday my partner and I and our friends went to have dinner here the service was great , when food came , it did very well presented , the food was outstanding , very tasty and fit for a king , Thank you for the lovely evening
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