What a hidden gem this place is - the food was absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere in the garden area perfect! Thanks for a great night and for the wonderful service and meals. Will definitely be back and recommend highly to everyone.
We went to Boteco with a grab one and were very surprised with this loving welcoming cafe. BYO was not a problem and the food was as good as I’ve had at a Mediterranean restaurant. Pricing was great and service was first class. I will be back
Amazing food, everything was fresh, you could taste the bread being done just for your plate and the taste is maybe the best Mediterranean I have had in New Zealand. The manager has a nice way to make you feel welcome and we'll attended. There're a 10 for customer service and an 11 for food quality.
I love coming here. The food is authentic, full of flavour, and simply delicious. We loved sharing their meat and vegetarian platters - three platters catered for six adults and two children with some leftovers!
The service is consistently exceptional - responding to minute requests promptly and with a warm smile.
The atmosphere is always relaxed, the host is welcoming and accommodating.
I highly recommend you try Boteco!
This restaurant was a lovely find. We were staying close by in an Air BnB so did not know the restaurant. It was fabulous. Food was authentic, very tasty, good price & fully licensed. Service was friendly & quick. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Great food, good staff. Had an issue with one dish which was quickly fixed and the staff were really good about it. Menu catered for everyone in our group and the staff accomodated a few changes for personal preferences which was nice. Drinks options were good amd included a few mocktails which is always appreciated for the sober driver
The communication with the staff was good, they kept us in the loop with any delays or unavailable options.
Restaurant was clean and had a good atmosphere, quite chill. Found the pricing very reasonable, pretty much on par with other places we ate in the area
Yet another wonderful evening at Boteco
Having had many good experiences with family and friends here, I recommended Boteco for an end of the year dinner. The owner Mah offered a set menu- an entree and a mains. He offered 2 choices for entree and 4 choices for mains.
We were a group of 9. We all ordered different things. I had falafel served with pita bread as entree; and eggplant dish as mains. Both dishes were delicious and well presented. The quantity was more than enough.
All others too liked their dishes - no one other than me had dined here before and everyone said they would be happy to come back another time; as would I.
Highly recommended if you want an authentic dining experience.
We booked for end of the year dinner with my workmates, the food was delicious. Best Mediterranean food and the shisha was great. Thank you 👨🍳.
Boteco is a warm and friendly little place, made that way by the generous and genuine welcome you will receive from the owner and staff when you arrive.
On a warm afternoon or evening, the outdoor seating would be an excellent choice. There are gas heaters next to some of those tables for when it gets a bit chilly. We stayed inside as the Christchurch easterly was whistling through.
Our meals were really good. A nice size, but not ridiculously large as so many places seem to dish up these days. It was just the right amount. The wine list has good variety, and Three Boys craft beer on tap with other brands available from the fridge kept me very happy
The free square of Turkish delight we were offered as we left was a lovely gesture.
Definitely recommend this place - add it to your must-go places list.
A hidden gem just outside of the Christchurch CBD, Boteco Cafe & Restaurant is a must-go for Mediterranean cuisine. The atmosphere is cosy, yet open, with large windows looking onto a private and well-presented outdoor dining space. The smell of cooking meat hangs in the air; an aromatic entrée to the delicious food that is to come.
The dinner for my group of 4 consisted of perfectly crumbed popcorn prawns, well-seasoned beef and lamb kebabs, and an indulgent authentic mousaka. Surprisingly the accompanying garlic aioli dipping sauce was a standout, taking the prawns and kebabs to the next level. And if you are lucky, there may be complementary authentic Turkish delights offered at the counter as you leave; great texture and not overly sweet!
A delectable experience and a memorable setting! I look forward to returning in the future to try other items across the menu.
Wonderful, flavorful lamb kebabs and sauces. The hosts were so friendly and kind. I highly recommend this restaurant.
MLS
Very good quality food and excellent service. The baba ganoush was amazing. Sure we visit again
Lovely casual little restaurant. Excellent food and friendly service. Fries with mushroom sauce oh my so delicious and meat cooked perfectly. Complimentary Turkish delight a lovely gesture. Owner and staff so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be returning often!!!
We popped in on a rainy Wednesday night to get a takeaway souvlaki, but ended up dining in and having a quiet beverage (Three Boys tap Pilsener) with our meal. Warm, friendly service, reasonably priced, delicious souvlakis, a good wine list and a cute little beer garden means we'll be back again. Thanks for having us!
What an awesome restaurant. We were looking for place to have dinner, for our daughters 20th. The food was amazing. Their kebabs and the meat platter, have made it into my top 3 best. The service was top notch, welcoming and friendly. The price definitely reasonable. I highly recommend supporting these little joints that deliver an awesome experience.
A hidden gem. If we hadn’t had a voucher to use, we would be none the wiser to this amazing little neighbourhood bistro. We chatted to the owner and other guests and ate delicious grilled meat and veges and salad . Also had the best babaganoush ever. It has an small wine list but good quality wines. It was such a great night . We will return and bring friends.
Ordered the platter and lamb kebab. Enjoyed the hommus, falafel and kebab. The waiting time for the food can be slightly long, but I guess good food is worth the wait.
Healthy, delicious food. Friendly Staff . I highly recommend. Extensive menu
Irina “IriGL” Golda Lamadrid
+5
I absolutely loved this place. It's quite small but somehow it feels more intimate. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The food was very good. The portions are generous, well served and delicious. I particularly recommend the popcorn shrimp and the authentic moussaka. The best one I had so far.
Great night. Excellent food, really good value, superb staff (so friendly, patient and helpful) and baklava!!!!!
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