TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

"I love the atmosphere Boo's has to offer. It has speak easy feels and an array of local artists performing nightly. The bartenders Liam and Arthur..."

Tobias Preston

Jake Bedyn

Wayne Hamlin

Craig Shrimpton

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Rose Birchfield

Dragons Den Social Lounge

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Expensive sliders and drinks, Great environment exclusive feel. Beautiful light box vector artworks and amazingly furnished with vintage refurbished..."

Isaac Tanner-Dempsey

"Always an absolutely wonderful time at the Dragon's Den. Fantastic staff and so great of them to host Snaps and all the great comedy they have during..."

River Rae “Puddleglums” Wenmoth

"Went there last night. A great bar with great atmosphere and really tasty food. The decor was very cool and the service was good. I thoroughly..."

Kirsty Smith

"Really good cocktails. Not too pricey for Christchurch. Portions are a little small but the food is..."

Aideen Walsh

"Awesome bar staff. Very friendly service and amazing food created with flair. Would definitely..."

Paul Minards

"Good food. Cocktails a little lacking. But good plzce for a.meal and..."

MCC Pro

"Fabulous night out with old School friends. Great food fabulous..."

Rebekah Iggo-Browne

"Brilliant place with fantastic bar staff and much larger than it first..."

Ben Munt

"Great bar with excellent service and happy..."

Jacqui Sutherland

"Amazing food! Will be back for..."

Jamie David

"Cool venue, great service and..."

Gary Brenssell

"Great little..."

Chris Harding

Jennifer Hamlin

Andrew Bannock

Martin Smallman

Mexicali Fresh Wigram

88/100 (1099 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Enjoyed this whole experience! Accompanied by four other foodies, we all chose different dishes, every dish was amazing and well above average,..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"Because Mexicali in Wigram is so close to where I work, I usually pop in once a week. The Paleo salad (except I add dairy) is always fresh,..."

Ashleigh Burgess

"This is my go to Mexican place in Christchurch. I first tried Mexicali Fresh in the North Island and was pretty stoked to find they had one in town...."

Norton Sparkles

"Mexicali is typical Mexican quick bite, inexpensive choice of food. You know what you are getting each time. It’s always our first choice if we..."

Raf K

"Fast and easy ordering of wide ranging selection, food preparation, and table servicing. Nice and friendly staff. Not too busy even during lunch..."

s s

"Food is sooo fresh and delicious here. It's incredibly quick even though the store was full when I visited and all the staff are friendly and..."

Mia H

"Love mexicalis wigram, literally best mexicalis in Christchurch and never disappoints! So fresh, exactly what I want, lovely staff!!..."

Lily McCondach

"Love coming here! Always fresh veges, great price point and fast service. The rewards program meant my meal was free! Good happy hour options and..."

Kate Cook

"Absolutely delicious. Small hiccup with our order but it was rectified beyond satisfaction and with huge smiles. Fresh quality food, lovely friendly..."

Bonita Jane

"Friendly staff. Food was fresh. Thought it was odd there was only brown rice and not white. The barbacoa is good and the salads were..."

Katie Bromley

"Great value on Taco Tuesday, a sure go-to. Nice staff..."

Fionn O'Leary

"Nice taco bowl! Very fresh ingredients & lovely..."

S S

"The best, I manage to make the trip up from ashburton just to have late lunch here. The old crew from about 7 months ago were the best, the new..."

jessie pitney

Casa Publica

86/100 (5129 ratings)

Peruvian Fish Ceviche

Charred Avo Guacamole

Tapas

Fish

Honey Fried Cauliflower

Fish Taco

Pork

Tacos - Pork Carnitas & Coconut Braised Chicken

Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Chutney

Tacos

Pork Belly

Casa Traditional Guacamole

Costillas De Doce Horas

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved my experience, the staff were all so friendly, we asked our waiter and the bartender to..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Definitely a great spot for any occasions. We went after work for wine and banter then ended with more food! Definitely a great atmosphere for..."

Simon Spencer Xu

"We started with their cocktail of the day. It was rum based with added mango rum and quite frankly if I could've sat there all night drinking this..."

Kirstin Lucas

"Fantastic place to come. It has a great long drinks menu and a good sized menu. The seated arrangements really ranged, we went in a booth and we were..."

Wanderlust

"One of the few decent places I could find open in Christchurch central on a Monday evening. The service was great and chat was on form. I was..."

Mallory Mason

"Good time. No reservation, seated at the bar. Bartender was friendly and animated while making drinks. 👍🏽 Got guacamole, which is made at the..."

TC Anderson

"I spent American Thanksgiving eating tacos in New Zealand. Seems somehow fitting. Great pork tacos. My buddy's quesadilla looked amazing. I'd..."

Shane Barker

"Took my wife here for her birthday dinner, absolutely phenomenal food! The staff are extremely knowledgeable with the menu and different Rum..."

Stephen Camp

"The Casa Publica restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience that is sure to please foodies and casual diners alike. From the moment you walk in..."

Suren Sivalingam JP (Suren)

"We really enjoyed the food and drinks here. The wait staff wasn't so great. I think they checked on us once. But the food was good and..."

Philip Wyns

"Great experience. I had the chef choice with the wine pairing. Great Guacamole followed by fish tacos, pineapple salsa and shrimp ceviche. Mains was..."

Paul Libert

"Very noisy downstairs but we were seated upstairs which was nice. Extremely quick service and, if you're having tacos, would recommend 3 as 2 is more..."

Evie Nelson

"Chicken and fish tacos were both superb. The wine list is impressive. Highly recommended..."

L__ Ol

"Amazing! We had "Trust the chef" and it was brilliant from start to finish. A fabulous range of tastes. Waitress was very helpful, professional and..."

Bill McElhinney

"The restaurant is located in a good location, good view, nice decoration and pretty chill and comfortable seating for the whole group or couple. ..."

Chloe Dang

The Headless Mexican

Guacamole with Nachos

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service great, food excellent. Salad items were quite fresh, good choice of beers. Reasonable value for money. Helpful with water for our..."

David Coe

"Visited here for a family members birthday. Service was alright seated fast and given menus and drinks order taken relatively fast. Good entrees we..."

Cameron Strange

"Best Mexican in Christchurch. Great service and lovely staff. Food is always fresh, well presented and fast. Great value for money as the meals are a..."

Paula

"This place is quietly tucked away in Sumner, it has quite the character from within. The lovely waitresses were super polite and we chatted away with..."

Tezza

"Pretty hard to find if you aren't a local. Used Zomato to find somewhere nice to eat while visiting Christchurch. Called ahead to make a..."

Mary Underwood

"The best mexican ever! One of our favourite restaurants. Great food, great service. Really fresh and filling meals that are made fast and well..."

Kieran

"Fantastic eatery.. great food, really attentive friendly staff and great ambiance. If you like mexican food the headless mexican is a must try. It..."

John

"We really enjoyed our night out at the Headless Mexican last night. We were greated on arrival and shown to our table and given the menu to peruse...."

Jeannie

"I have eaten here twice and the food was delicious both times. The atmosphere of the place is really nice, too. It has a lot of character! The..."

Mmmfood

"We really love the Headless Mexican, especially the delicious South American dishes and the margaritas. This is our favourite restaurant in Sumner..."

Hannah Bowden

"Having lived for 11 years in Southern California and having visited Mexico frequently this is the only restaurant in Christchurch which tastes like a..."

Shane

"Oh My God. Loved the food. If only it was a bigger place so more people could fit in there.Burrito was perfectly flavoured, and just the..."

Marcus Clyne

"Great menu choices, food is fresh and delicious! Quesadillas are delicious, I really enjoyed the Tostada Salad (I chose the beef option) - large..."

Lynen Ong

"Before my partner and I had even finished our meal we were saying to each other how we couldn't wait to come back to this restaurant. Now that's..."

Sarah Hendry

"Bit overpriced but great Mexican food, quaint little place where you can watch them cook your..."

Elizabeta

"Fantastic Food!! Absolutly great!! I am also a vegetarian, and the options were really good. (just a note, vegetarians dont eat any animals,..."

Lucy

"Awesome food and great service! The closest you can get to real mexican food in New Zealand I've..."

Andrew

"We found this restaurant by accident and it has become our favourite. The atmosphere is awesome with the hand made water jugs and cosy booths. Dave..."

Hayden

"I have been here a number of times and always found the food fantastic, as well as the great service/ nice and friendly. Nice cosy booths and buckets..."

Paula Standeven

"I used to come here pre-eathquakes so it had been a while and I was keen to see the improvements under new ownership (great review on Stuff, by the..."

Pynylopy

"This is a very nice place and very attentive service and recommendable. Post covid quite a few places in nz have improved with their service and..."

Ahsan Siddiqui

"Went here last Saturday for brunch to break out of the "bacon, eggs bene, etc" cycle. Food was fantastic. Nice size dishes at a good price. Great..."

Kevin Fawcett

"Excellent service, great food, highly recommend the nachoes with brisket, the bombas, and ceviche. Wholesome, healthy food that won’t weigh you..."

Marcus Langman

"Great Food and Friendly Staff Went there last week with my husband for dinner. Ordered Jalapeno Cauliflower, fried chicken in bufflo sauce and..."

Lisa Wu

"Here's an idea 💡 A must try in Sumner Christchurch!!! 😍 I've been to alot of Mexican restaurant around the world and this one is top's..."

Michael Neilson

"Absolutely loved our meal at The Headless Mexican in Sumner. The food was so fresh and full of flavour. The staff are super attentive and friendly...."

Jo Ck

"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..."

Sumnerbrighton bridge

"Amazing! Great food, drinks and..."

Leanne Brewer

"Excellent mexican restaurant! The food has a nice contemporary design, The quesadillas here are the best I've ever had. The frozen margarita are..."

Ethan Boult

"Loved the new fit out, lovely atmosphere and amazing service (staff were super friendly). As for the food and cocktails , authentically..."

pip watson

"Awesome restaurant! It’s Mexican like I’ve never had before - and so much tastier than anything I’ve ever had in NZ before. Beautiful food,..."

Adrien Taylor

"Fantastic little spot in Sumner, I’ve visited multiple times when staying in Christchurch. The new buffalo chicken is dope, and but booze is..."

Jesse Chalmers

"Once you realise that the sour-faced front of house owner is actually a really nice guy, and that's just how he is - you can have an absolute blast..."

Rae Barnes

"Great food, wine and service, all at fantastic prices just needs more people eating here and it will be..."

Andrew Elliott

"Just went in for a drink to fill in time before a dinner booking. The waitress was very accommodating and even provided us with complementary chips...."

Guy Butterfield

"Tasty Mexican food 🍲 - enjoyed our dinner and the food was delicious. The new owners are doing an amazing..."

Darren Cook

"Absolutely loved our evening here the staff we're fabulous and the food was Absolutely delicious. Thank you for such a wonderful evening i will..."

jamie paratene

Mexicano's

86/100 (3127 ratings)

Guacamole and Chips and Salsa

Blood Orange Margarita

Famous Mexican Cocktail

Nachos

Churros with Whittaker's Milk Chocolate Sauce and Popcorn Sundae

Beef

Ceviche

Chocolate Sauce & Caramel Popcorn

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

After-hours

Mid-range

"We had a really lovely dinner! The service was excellent, everyone was lovely, attentive without being overbearing and just incredible attention to..."

Michael Engemann

"Warmly greeted upon entrance and taken to our table. We requested a low table on our booking but were seated on stools and a leaner. Maybe this was..."

Lawson Grau

"Great food, warm and friendly service. Nice astomosphere. The only pisty the table is too small when you trying order a lot of wonderful..."

Travis Lu

"Frozen margheritas were beautiful! It was a little bit of a wait to be seated but other than that, everything else was spot on. I had some Nachos and..."

James

"Cozy Mexican eatery which is a standout amongst the various establishments in the area. Amazing food, reasonably priced cocktails and friendly staff...."

Jared Yates

"Nov place great tacos. Can’t recommend the ceviche fish though. Busy..."

Sebastian Nummelin

"I have to rate this 5/5 stars. We had a group of 5, including my elderly father (80 yrs), so probably the atmosphere wasn't quite right for him as he..."

Mike White

"Amazing and friendly services. Food is delicious and served very fast. Excellent drinks as well. Love this..."

Tammara Thompson

"We went to Mexicano's for a work dinner there were 7 of us, we shared all of our food, it was amazing, the service was great and so was the..."

Chris and Ross Kibblewhite

"Mexicanos is one of the best Mexican food restaurants in Christchurch, if not the best. Amazing food every time, great friendly service, awesome..."

Hayley Mulligan

"Some dishes are really delicious, but some are a big miss in my opinion. * the quesadilla is very good * butter cumin fish taco and the chicken taco..."

Cristina Meirosu

"Food is always fantastic. Would recommend buying multiple items off the menu though as alot of the items are smaller portions. Great for sharing...."

Matt Welford

"Fantastic food, we were five friends ordering five different meals and each one was unique and very..."

Sanjay Kamodia

"I don't usually like Mexican but this was an exception. Cornchips and dip was yummy, skewers, chicken and prawn tacos were delicious. The fish dish..."

life is good

"Service and atmosphere was incredible. Food was good but not amazing. The staff were so..."

Jim Siamsiaras

"Really mixed reviews. We booked short notice as a party of 9, we were able to get in, win! The menu presents good variety and between us I feel like..."

Megan Arthur

Sun Dog Diner

86/100 (1560 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place for excellent food and great atmosphere. I was greeted with a warm welcome with the level of hospitality remaining high throughout my..."

David Quinn

"What a fantastic place. Great Animation/comic strip vibe,but the food is absolutely delicious. I had the southern fried chicken with fries,(the best..."

Lawrence Allen

"This is a amazing brunch spot. Phenomenal food and drinks with a unique atmosphere to boot. The custom specialty made drink menu, both alcoholic and..."

Tom

"Our family desperately needing breakfast and after hearing amazing things about this location we gave it a shot. Called ahead and our table was..."

Matthew Adams

"This has got to be my favourite restaurant of all time! I really wish we lived closer so I could visit here all the time. I love everything about..."

Kelsey D’Rozario

"After daughter's string concert we stopped by Sun Dog Diner for dinner, GREAT experience! The atmosphere, the food (with authentic ingredients, not..."

Zoe Ringland

"A delicious meal just down the street from our hotel. The Diner's décor is fascinating and worth 5 or minutes of your time. We ordered several items..."

Bee Dub

"Food was delicious, service was up beat and the staff were so friendly. We were walk ins and they kindly found somewhere for us. Will definitely go..."

Julie Freeman

"This place is unreal! Stop reading reviews and just check it out. Not everyday that you come across a place with 4.7 stars after 900 reviews! Pro..."

Shawn Francis

"The family and I had a late breakfast at the Sundog Diner, the place was clean and nicely laid out with lots of nods to the original American diners,..."

Rob Hunt

Mosaic By Simos Deli

85/100 (1024 ratings)

Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea Served with Turkish Delight

baklava

Lemon Chicken Bocadillo

Cheese and Spinach Roll

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always fresh beautiful food with wonderful staff & service. Clean and relaxed for any occasion :) one of top 5 places I'd recommend friends to go in..."

Rose Head

"This place is hands down my fave lunch spot! Amazing staff and incredible food. I am a longtime fan. I have been going to Simos since it was upstairs..."

Kiri Penfold

"We had the Chef's selection of dips and bread followed by the Tapas menu which was fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavours..."

Ken Austin

"Lovely friendly staff, fantastic cabinet food, great menu selection and the food was so so Yummy! Will be..."

Annabel Catherine

"Amazing flavors and reasonably priced, definitely 10/10 for the food. They have a good variety of dishes which accommodates most styles of eating ie;..."

Bri Scott

"Beautiful food Amazing turmeric latte would recommend. Awesome Service. Friendly..."

Mandi King

"If you want to try something different, look no more. The Chef's platter is just amazing, they put a variety of Morrocan appetizers in one plate and..."

Andrew Adiguna Halim

"Most amazing place !! Soo yummy great staff. Also so kid friendly, my boys love it !!..."

Suzelle Sutherland

"Can't believe I've only just discovered this place, very friendly service, awesome and affordable food. Obviously why it was so..."

Craig Freeman

"I love � Mosaic by Simo- as my talented Moroccan husband Simo and I developed it, I am in the business daily cooking a Mediterranean Storm for you..."

Anthea Sharpe

"Always 100% satisfied and value for money. AMAZING food always and..."

Peter Warren

"We came here on our very first day in Christchurch. Then again on our second. And if we hadn't left the city to explore more of NZ, we would've come..."

Mari Kaefer

"Delicious food and a great variety of healthy..."

Shady Attia

"Great food, verity of food to choose from,my best was the desert section Must..."

Abdulla Mohammad

"I like coming here for lunch. Their food is always fresh,healthy and tasty. The salads are flavorsome,great couscous,very uplifting food.The..."

Food4Thought

"This is one of my favourite place when visiting to Christchurch, first of all it was Halal and secondly great value for money. Excellent customer..."

Thesimz

"This has always been one of my favorite place to visit. Their cabinet is always full of delicious looking food. I am always ambitious about wanting..."

Cupy Dee

"Food is usually tasty in good servings. Been coming to Mosaic for few years. Have you changed chef recently? Bought some food off the counter..."

FoodieGirl

"Always a pleasure and a eating experience going yo mosaic. The good is fresh and well prepared. Last visit I had the Arabic chicken skewers and..."

Rene Robertson

"Lunch time boccadillos are damn fine value! These Moroccan toasted wraps have a crisp grilled surface. I chose the lamb tagine with four..."

Free Trade Winds

"Visited here recently with friends and been a few times before also. Souvlakis are great would definitely recommend them! All options are great can't..."

Cameron Strange

"Beautiful fresh salads are a favourite - I usually order a small mix of salads with something from the cabinet. Great flavours without being heavy!!..."

Em

"Beautiful,tasty,food,excellent service.Had the the platter for two More than enough.Nice warm evening sitting outside in the sun(no..."

Peter Waller

"Had lunch with a friend here, always a great selection of food. Had a wrap which was great value. Also had a Moroccan mint tea, also lovely but never..."

Erica Phiskie

"We came across this place by accident after walking out of The New York Deli down the road due to poor service. Mosaic by Simo was absolutely great...."

Dorothy Ratcliff

"I came with a group of friends to the new Ilam Restaurant to have an adventurous introduction to the tagines.It was just AMAZING: food was..."

Jessica Roche

"First went there in July when I made my family go. They too liked the tasty and exotic food. So NOT bland. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the..."

Judy Giles

"We were in Christchurch for a few days for a family event. Christchurch-based friends, knowing we are vegetarians, proudly took us to Mosaic - and..."

Gillian Oakbrrok

"Had one of their flatbread sandwiches today. Lovely fresh ingredients, and great flavours. The staff were very polite and friendly, service was..."

Leeroy

"Very rare I leave a review but this was so good I had to. I ordered a 10-man platter (around $95-$100) from here for a small work function and it's..."

Jamie Clark

"Excellent food, very well presented. Tasty and lots of variety. Good vegan options as well with the platter. Fresh and handmade. Lovely dips and..."

Shannen Commons

"This place is a gem and I don’t understand why is it so empty. The food is amazing!!! We got the paella and the lamb, and the lamb is so tender and..."

Pei Rong

"There were 16 of us and for a small suburban restaurant we were impressed! While we waited for our food - because it’s freshly cooked - we enjoyed..."

Ellen Weston

"Great time and yummy 😋 Food. Thank a lot Simo .. keep it up. Best for all,especially Middle..."

Yaser Basaad

"Absolutely amazing!! Our group consisted of vegans (us) and meat eaters and everyone loved it! The atmosphere is adorable and comfortable and the..."

Kamille L

"Great food Great atmosphere Worth the money spent Very homely Not an item i would not recommend on a menu..."

Alex Eremin

"We have loved this place for a long time. But they were particularly exceptional when we had a big party of 18. The service was wonderful and the..."

Aidan Lassing

"Always a great place to eat. The food is so good. Different with a lot of choices. Our..."

Michael and Rachel B

"Our friends had the share platter which was unbelievable to the eyes and the taste didn’t disappoint while we had a lemon chicken wrap combo We..."

Clive Greenwood

Mosaic By Simos Deli

85/100 (1022 ratings)

Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea Served with Turkish Delight

baklava

Lemon Chicken Bocadillo

Cheese and Spinach Roll

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always fresh beautiful food with wonderful staff & service. Clean and relaxed for any occasion :) one of top 5 places I'd recommend friends to go in..."

Rose Head

"This place is hands down my fave lunch spot! Amazing staff and incredible food. I am a longtime fan. I have been going to Simos since it was upstairs..."

Kiri Penfold

"We had the Chef's selection of dips and bread followed by the Tapas menu which was fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavours..."

Ken Austin

"Lovely friendly staff, fantastic cabinet food, great menu selection and the food was so so Yummy! Will be..."

Annabel Catherine

"Amazing flavors and reasonably priced, definitely 10/10 for the food. They have a good variety of dishes which accommodates most styles of eating ie;..."

Bri Scott

"Beautiful food Amazing turmeric latte would recommend. Awesome Service. Friendly..."

Mandi King

"If you want to try something different, look no more. The Chef's platter is just amazing, they put a variety of Morrocan appetizers in one plate and..."

Andrew Adiguna Halim

"Most amazing place !! Soo yummy great staff. Also so kid friendly, my boys love it !!..."

Suzelle Sutherland

"Can't believe I've only just discovered this place, very friendly service, awesome and affordable food. Obviously why it was so..."

Craig Freeman

"I love � Mosaic by Simo- as my talented Moroccan husband Simo and I developed it, I am in the business daily cooking a Mediterranean Storm for you..."

Anthea Sharpe

"Always 100% satisfied and value for money. AMAZING food always and..."

Peter Warren

"We came here on our very first day in Christchurch. Then again on our second. And if we hadn't left the city to explore more of NZ, we would've come..."

Mari Kaefer

"Delicious food and a great variety of healthy..."

Shady Attia

"Great food, verity of food to choose from,my best was the desert section Must..."

Abdulla Mohammad

"Very rare I leave a review but this was so good I had to. I ordered a 10-man platter (around $95-$100) from here for a small work function and it's..."

Jamie Clark

"Excellent food, very well presented. Tasty and lots of variety. Good vegan options as well with the platter. Fresh and handmade. Lovely dips and..."

Shannen Commons

"This place is a gem and I don’t understand why is it so empty. The food is amazing!!! We got the paella and the lamb, and the lamb is so tender and..."

Pei Rong

"There were 16 of us and for a small suburban restaurant we were impressed! While we waited for our food - because it’s freshly cooked - we enjoyed..."

Ellen Weston

"Great time and yummy 😋 Food. Thank a lot Simo .. keep it up. Best for all,especially Middle..."

Yaser Basaad

"Absolutely amazing!! Our group consisted of vegans (us) and meat eaters and everyone loved it! The atmosphere is adorable and comfortable and the..."

Kamille L

"Great food Great atmosphere Worth the money spent Very homely Not an item i would not recommend on a menu..."

Alex Eremin

"We have loved this place for a long time. But they were particularly exceptional when we had a big party of 18. The service was wonderful and the..."

Aidan Lassing

"Always a great place to eat. The food is so good. Different with a lot of choices. Our..."

Michael and Rachel B

"Our friends had the share platter which was unbelievable to the eyes and the taste didn’t disappoint while we had a lemon chicken wrap combo We..."

Clive Greenwood

The Option Bistro And Wines

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a great dinner the other day for our anniversary. Perfect place to celebrate. Awesome food and 5-star service, not to say about their wine..."

paula

"What better place to start the Crazy Season than at The Option Bistro? As always, Sabina and Sergio's hospitality elevated the dining experience,..."

Bogdan Draganescu

"I highly recommend this cosy and chic restaurant, the ambiance is superb, the service fantastic and the owners always greet us with a smile. We..."

Carmen Draganescu

"Great cozy place for fine dining. Welcoming staff and owners. I would recommend the steak, fish, pork belly bites pizza, just a few dishes I have..."

Cristian

"I had my 80th birthday at The Option. Sabina was just amazing. Everything went like clockwork. Food and service were really great. The tables were..."

John Kavanagh

"Excelent food and service, great collection of wines, best in town!!! I recommend pork belly and the beef..."

Razvan Secareanu

"Beautiful food, an extensive wine list and wonderful staff - Sergio and his team are fantastic at catering to all dietary requirements and needs. I..."

Caroline Paynter

"OMG! I had the garlic bread with my beer then a steak with a glass of red wine… That was just perfect 😊 Compliment to the Chef, you have a real..."

Cyril Fleurot

"The team at the Option Bistro are amazing. This quaint eatery is a huge credit to our lovely neighbourhood. The food is always tasty and the owners..."

Rob Naeyaert

"We had a wonderful evening with fantastic and attentive hosts , the food was sublime and the entertainment by Norm Bland was the cherry on the..."

Cathy Saxon

"Excellent friendly service. Nice atmosphere to the place. Great menu selection. Good quality food. I can recommend the Pork Belly and the Apple..."

Michael McGimpsey

"Great service, great food...."

James Maguire

"Excellent friendly service. A place with a good atmosphere. Great menu selection. Quality..."

Griffith Wallace

"A real hidden treasure. Never a problem getting a table. Staff always very obliging and the food first..."

Karen Dunsmuir

"Enjoyed the food but considered the beer price..."

David Cotter

"Went for my birthday. Service wine and food could not be faulted. It was very quiet with few people but that suited us both as it made for a very..."

Tony J Carter

"Reasonably priced menu. Fabulous food, friendly..."

darrell john

Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (4134 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything was so amazing! This is a popular spot (and we now see why!), so on a Friday night, all inside seating was taken by reservation, but they..."

Scott Vleeschouwer

"What an absolute cracker of a restaurant!! The food here is beautifully presented and tastes like an absolute treat. This was some of the best food..."

Tim Bateup

"Took a gamble and ordered the Tempura Fish aka fish and chips. This is hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. Having traveled around the..."

Katie Phillips

"We had the lamb shoulder and duck fat cooked Potato's. Both were really good. The service was also very good however, we were having an early Dinner..."

BioTrace Limited

"We arrived at Christchurch in the evening and this was our first meal here. It’s a pleasant surprise. Food and dessert are real good, price is..."

Minyi Lim

"One of the most delicious Salmon that I’ve ever had! It tasted wonderful, a bit salty combined with juice… although it was a bit undercooked (I..."

Najmeh Sam

"The food here was amazing, they have a very basic menu in the sense there is a lamb, beef, chicken, vege, pasta and fish option but they do all of..."

Kiran Skelton

"Went to Fiddlesticks for dinner and it was a hit. The waitress was on point and really attentive. The food didn't just look good; it tasted amazing..."

Randy C

"It was suddenly a chilly windy day and lovely staff closed the roof in the inside yet open roof area and turned heaters on to make us comfy. Served..."

Aleksandra Segec

"I went here for lunch with my family and everything was wonderful. The staff were extremely friendly and the environment was very relaxing. I got..."

Joseph Siu

"We went for the first time, and what a surprise... The flavours were just amazing. The lamb shoulder, Akaroa salmon, kids tempura fish so good that..."

Nuwan Weerasinghe

"Nice atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff. Food nicely..."

Daryl Tan

"If you have the budget, this is an absolute recommend for me when you’re going to the botanical gardens. It’s near the garden and the tram..."

CK

"First timer for a quick meal before a show and I was pleasantly surprised … service was efficient, speedy and food superb albeit one item. The..."

Aaron Clark

"We were actually booked at another restaurant we went there and they were closed so we rang fiddlesticks and they said come on down we have a table..."

Dave May

"Food was great, really enjoyed! Recommend book first as we had to wait for the waitress to find an available table for us even it wasn't..."

Catherine Zhai

"Have had dinner here several times, first time for brunch. Great service, great food. The pancakes would have to be the best I have sampled. Nicely..."

PJM

"We chanced upon this restaurant as it was near our hotel. The pork belly was exquisite....the skin was nice and crispy ( YUMMM) and was well..."

Fook-Main Heng

"Very yummy food with spectacular presentation. Good service and reasonable prices for the quality of the..."

David Nickerson

Mosaic By Simos Deli

85/100 (1037 ratings)

Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea Served with Turkish Delight

Black forest gateau

Lemon Chicken Bocadillo

Cheese and Spinach Roll

Wheelchair Accessible

"I like coming here for lunch. Their food is always fresh,healthy and tasty. The salads are flavorsome,great couscous,very uplifting food.The..."

Food4Thought

"This is one of my favourite place when visiting to Christchurch, first of all it was Halal and secondly great value for money. Excellent customer..."

Thesimz

"This has always been one of my favorite place to visit. Their cabinet is always full of delicious looking food. I am always ambitious about wanting..."

Cupy Dee

"Food is usually tasty in good servings. Been coming to Mosaic for few years. Have you changed chef recently? Bought some food off the counter..."

FoodieGirl

"Always a pleasure and a eating experience going yo mosaic. The good is fresh and well prepared. Last visit I had the Arabic chicken skewers and..."

Rene Robertson

"Lunch time boccadillos are damn fine value! These Moroccan toasted wraps have a crisp grilled surface. I chose the lamb tagine with four..."

Free Trade Winds

"Visited here recently with friends and been a few times before also. Souvlakis are great would definitely recommend them! All options are great can't..."

Cameron Strange

"Beautiful fresh salads are a favourite - I usually order a small mix of salads with something from the cabinet. Great flavours without being heavy!!..."

Em

"Beautiful,tasty,food,excellent service.Had the the platter for two More than enough.Nice warm evening sitting outside in the sun(no..."

Peter Waller

"Had lunch with a friend here, always a great selection of food. Had a wrap which was great value. Also had a Moroccan mint tea, also lovely but never..."

Erica Phiskie

"We came across this place by accident after walking out of The New York Deli down the road due to poor service. Mosaic by Simo was absolutely great...."

Dorothy Ratcliff

"I came with a group of friends to the new Ilam Restaurant to have an adventurous introduction to the tagines.It was just AMAZING: food was..."

Jessica Roche

"First went there in July when I made my family go. They too liked the tasty and exotic food. So NOT bland. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the..."

Judy Giles

"We were in Christchurch for a few days for a family event. Christchurch-based friends, knowing we are vegetarians, proudly took us to Mosaic - and..."

Gillian Oakbrrok

"Had one of their flatbread sandwiches today. Lovely fresh ingredients, and great flavours. The staff were very polite and friendly, service was..."

Leeroy

"Very rare I leave a review but this was so good I had to. I ordered a 10-man platter (around $95-$100) from here for a small work function and it's..."

Jamie Clark

"Excellent food, very well presented. Tasty and lots of variety. Good vegan options as well with the platter. Fresh and handmade. Lovely dips and..."

Shannen Commons

"This place is a gem and I don’t understand why is it so empty. The food is amazing!!! We got the paella and the lamb, and the lamb is so tender and..."

Pei Rong

"There were 16 of us and for a small suburban restaurant we were impressed! While we waited for our food - because it’s freshly cooked - we enjoyed..."

Ellen Weston

"Great time and yummy 😋 Food. Thank a lot Simo .. keep it up. Best for all,especially Middle..."

Yaser Basaad

"Absolutely amazing!! Our group consisted of vegans (us) and meat eaters and everyone loved it! The atmosphere is adorable and comfortable and the..."

Kamille L

"Great food Great atmosphere Worth the money spent Very homely Not an item i would not recommend on a menu..."

Alex Eremin

"We have loved this place for a long time. But they were particularly exceptional when we had a big party of 18. The service was wonderful and the..."

Aidan Lassing

"Always a great place to eat. The food is so good. Different with a lot of choices. Our..."

Michael and Rachel B

"Our friends had the share platter which was unbelievable to the eyes and the taste didn’t disappoint while we had a lemon chicken wrap combo We..."

Clive Greenwood

Sugarhorse Bar And Eatery

84/100 (1313 ratings)

Chicken and Veggies Dumplings

Mac Cheese Bacon Bites

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg and Salmon

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Was mine and my partners 4 year anniversary and surprised me with this place. Excellent customer service. New cocktail this week was amazing. Hash..."

Jasmine Butson

"I visited this place twice within a month for 2 different reasons and events - and had a good experience both times. The first visit was for the..."

Shirish Paranjape

"Said they could make a long island iced tea and then it took about 20 mins and came served in a martini glass. I ordered fried dumplings and received..."

Beth Pettigrew

"Mushroom soup was awesome. The atmosphere was great. Service was also excellent. One of their staff member saw us coming in and opened our door for..."

Danny Ching

"We enjoyed some food and drinks at Sugarhorse on a Friday night. After our dining experience we would recommend this as an easy-going casual spot to..."

Kristina Heep

"We had our daughter, Nicoles, 21st, on Saturday 20 February, 2021, and I cant speak highly enough, of the friendly, efficient staff, as well as the..."

Cliff Sprky

"Really enjoyed our lunch today Steak was cooked perfectly Pasta was delicious and the corn and ricotta donuts were surprisingly delicious Would..."

Michelle Fayen

"I was here for a quiz night and could not fault the staff or food on offer. Staff were attentive and the food was hot and fresh. Will definitely be..."

Lawson Grau

"The all day breakfast hit the spot, good quality ingredients. The kids meals went down a treat and presented well. Fast friendly service. Glad we..."

John O'Callaghan

"Really amazing food but took a little while to come. Worth the..."

Emmy Hiller

"Excellent service and surrounds, a hidden gem. Very good meals. The ribeye itself was cooked to perfection, however being in the height of summer I..."

Ross Andrew

"Went here for a function really enjoyed the food and service great place to..."

Michael O'Donoghue

"Excellent food, excellent service. Great..."

Toby Ward

"Got Uber eats from here for breakfast, hung over as hell, bacon and eggs much appreciated. 10 / 10 for cooked breakfast without leaving the house...."

Ittytheitstar

"Have been here several times for brunch or dinner - highly recommend it. It has both great food and great atmosphere. It’s a bit tucked away so can..."

Sam Butcher

"Lovely food. Excellent service! This place is very nice and..."

Noah Quentin

"We dined in midday with a pram and puppy. Very nice and welcoming atmosphere. As our first time here we were worried it maybe abit loud but we really..."

Kaitlin

"I have been here before but this was the first visit in a while. The server was short-staffed but handled it like a pro. She was lovely, kept us..."

Verity Wilson

Mamacita's

"Really pleasant to find this place right on our doorstep of the hotel we were staying at. Well worth talking a walk around and enjoying. James..."

James Ashwin

"Always a nice place to sit. Sometimes have food truck..."

Wesley Connell

"It's true Christchurch is going through recovery but these little pockets bring me joy. Excellent quick bite on Sundays downtown..."

Sanil Lad

"Good fun. Always something new going on. Loved the..."

Simon Gurnsey

"Quite nice, toys for kids, seats, public toilets and food trucks. Shame about the construction..."

Jake Dalton

"Amazing markets depending on what day you go with awesome..."

Ben Brewer

"Love the green open area than a big hotel..."

Jensen Cake

"Really cool event are often held here. Check them..."

Matthew Arnet

"Hanging out for the Zombie dancing at the Found Festival Halloween fun day..."

AuntMimi

"A clever and always interesting reuse of empty..."

Zumarrad Zeina

Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar

83/100 (2484 ratings)

Grilled Cauliflower Steak

Frozen Margarita Pineapple

Mexican Monkey Bread

Nachos

Fried Beef Dumplings AMD Spinach Leaf

Ceviche

Ultimo Plato Fresco

Chiwahwahs Famous Mexican Fried Chicken

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Delivery

Wheelchair Accessible

"I liked this resto. We had plenty of food and a drink each for 50NZD each which I thought was good value. We definitely over ordered and could have..."

Kishan Patel

"We had a lovely Sunday lunch on a mild day outside and enjoyed it a lot. Great selection of dishes and most can be shared. The fish taco is a..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"Friendly staff. Portions are big - we asked if it would be too much food and were told it was just fine but ended up with leftovers. Everything..."

Patricia U

"Great vibe, margs and food! The guy serving us was so lovely and fun. Really great range of cocktails and the food was outstanding. Some interesting..."

Lauren

"I really enjoyed my dinner at Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina. I was lucky to get a table without a booking, even for just a party of one. So I recommend..."

Victoria P.

"A good 3rd experience. This was our 3rd visit to Chiwahwah. It was as enjoyable as the previous 2 visits. On all three occasions, the place was full..."

Shirish Paranjape

"This place caught my eyes from google review hence decided heading there; the vibe is great and food is great; I wish I have bigger stomach so I can..."

Danny DJ

"Great location, great atmosphere. Went to Chiwahwahs for lunch, managed to get a table outside, great view to the lovely Avon River and surrounding..."

Pam Wilson

"I always get the beast board without thinking. Totally worth it! Great quality meat. I always love the atmosphere in this place. It’s fast, busy..."

Nadia Maria Morgan

"The food was pretty great and after seeing what others in our party ordered, we have to come back and try more! The service was topnotch! It was a..."

Erin Grigson

The Dirty Land

Wheelchair Accessible

"Looooved the ambiance. Went for a birthday party in the booked room and the place was polished and all staff were amazing. I had no problem with..."

Petrina Janessa

"Popped in for a drink after dinner at Mexicano's and it's safe to say The Dirty Land is something else. As soon as you walk through the door an..."

Lola Bailey

"I read here that this place had great cocktails, so came to try. Not disappointed! Drank my way through 4 or 5 of their creations and adaptations,..."

Tim Nash

"This is a fantastic bar specialising in cocktails, no beer on tap but a good selection in the fridge. Friendly staff, good service and attention to..."

Jean-Paul Lassale

"Interesting place, interesting art, it has the making of a great place. They were busy on arrival. One girl looking after three areas, doing a..."

JD (Digilifeduo)

"Great place to grab a cocktail. Has a big outdoor fire to keep you warm. Delicious food which is from their sister restaurant, Mexicanos. I had a..."

Jon Adams

"It was nice, alive atmosphere, staff were friendly. Just a tad bit disappointed with the wait time for our drinks, but understandable as it was busy...."

Bae Snacks

"If you can't get into Mexicano's next door, The Dirty Land shares their kitchen and menu 👌 I loved the cosy fireplace and sophisticated vibe...."

Mina LoPizzo

"Great for cocktails! Really enjoyed the Raspberry Leamington! We rocked in on a Sunday and had a drink and we were not disappointed by the variety..."

Megan Arthur

"My first time here, this is probably now my favourite place to eat and drink, absolutely amazing! Honestly, we would order a taco, and in what seemed..."

Charlie Fox

"Delicious cocktails only took one photo but tried a range sssooooo good. From sour to dessert flavoured. Polite service and went above and beyond to..."

Laura Wilson

"Great place lovely food good location. 5..."

Peter Turner (petekiwiworld)

Caribe Latin Kitchen

Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce

Vegetarian Chimichanga

Cocktail

Tacos

Cubano Sandwich Pasteles Cassava Chips

Quesadilla

Pork and Veggie Burrito

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got a number 3 with a Mexican cola. It's not outstanding but it's good enough. It cost like$13 which you will need 2 of to have a decent size lunch...."

Darath N

"Love the Horchatta. You have to try it. I’ve also had the Vegetarian Chimichanga, and Vegetarian Arepa. Both great. Get amongst! Love this place...."

Thomas

"Delicious range of food & "FANTASTIC" Cocktails made by friendly & vibrant bar staff. Great food awesome cocktails, good..."

George Phoenix

"I've eaten here several times now and the food has always been very tasty. I like the lomo saltado, creamy scallops and pasteles. I also love their..."

Ange

"We love the food here, absolutely delicious. They have so many options to try, depends what you are in the mood for! I like the vegetarian quesadilla..."

Abby T-H

"Great burritos, not truly authentic though. The coxinha was with too much cheese and little chicken, also bit oily. Service was impressive fast, and..."

Daniel Lucas

"The original is in Queenstown which I love. This one is a branch and not as great as the original. The menu appears to be the same but could be..."

santi santiago

"Great place, truly authentic coxinha, tamarindo juice and guaraná, typical Brazilian street food. The attention was excellent as well and if you..."

Felipe Lemos do Prado

"How could you turn down the authenticity of South American staff offering churos, tacos, and arapitos to die for. This little corner of the Little..."

J.G. Seabrook

"So grateful to have found a Mexican food place that truly delivers on taste and quality! Greeted by the Latin staff, Caribe is a true Latin kitchen!..."

Ketaki Khare

"We had some delicious food here. The chimichanga is just amazing. The nacho's were also a favourite. Portions are not huge but reasonable. Staff were..."

Karl Swart

"Good place to spend a evening with your friends, nice selection of Brazilian food, nice place to introduce your friends to a piece of South American..."

Matei Antonio

Castro's Tapas & Bar

83/100 (1026 ratings)

Char-Roast Angus Rump

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

"We had a late lunch and it was very quiet but still vibrant. Loved the decor and the seats were really comfy. Great staff and the paella was..."

Michelle A

"Went here only for paella craving - tbh dont like the tiger prawn as the shell stick to the body - wish it could be replaced by chorizo other than..."

Vincent Ho

"Pretty big place; nice decor; good Service; Food is great; great place to hang out with friends or..."

Danny DJ

"A great spot to have lunch on a sunny day out on the verandah. We had some items from what I would guess is the entrees or small plates part of the..."

Morgan Williams

"We were wandering around the upper levels of the Riverside Market looking for a place to eat and found Castro's. The entrance for Castro's and Nikkei..."

Benedict Uy

"Amazing venue, so beautiful. Yum food. Paella wasn't crunchy but still good. The mushrooms croquettes are amazing and we will be back for more of..."

fwhiu

"Friendly staff, love the ambience and our lunch tapas & paella were delicious! Enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be..."

Nancie Tang

"Second visit to Castro's and I'm not sure how they did it but this visit was even better than our first! These guys and girls are really invested in..."

Ishna Jacobs

"This is a fusion of Spanish tapas and japonese. I only tried the Spanish food. Had 3 different tapas and they were all delicious and well prepared...."

Sofia Ferreira

"Really enjoyed a late tapas lunch here on their gorgeous balcony. Fennel salad was exquisite and service..."

Tim Nash

"The location, fitout and staff were exceptional, however the food although good lacked some wow - except for those Chuuros -..."

Giovanni Dozzi

"We hosted our conference dinner at Castro's on Monday night (3rd July). There were 16 of us. Castro's did a set menu which was amazing. There was..."

Toni Collins

"Good ambience. Seafood paella was great! Sangria served in cute glass jar. The octopus was only downside as bit slimy and bland. (I normally love..."

Suzy A

"Food is good. My wife and I had dinner here. The environment is not..."

Victor Gch

Polo Bar & Restaurant

83/100 (2571 ratings)

Pan Fried Canterbury Rack of Lamb

Salmon

Tapas

"Everything was so amazing! This is a popular spot (and we now see why!), so on a Friday night, all inside seating was taken by reservation, but they..."

Scott Vleeschouwer

"What an absolute cracker of a restaurant!! The food here is beautifully presented and tastes like an absolute treat. This was some of the best food..."

Tim Bateup

"Took a gamble and ordered the Tempura Fish aka fish and chips. This is hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. Having traveled around the..."

Katie Phillips

"We had the lamb shoulder and duck fat cooked Potato's. Both were really good. The service was also very good however, we were having an early Dinner..."

BioTrace Limited

"We arrived at Christchurch in the evening and this was our first meal here. It’s a pleasant surprise. Food and dessert are real good, price is..."

Minyi Lim

"One of the most delicious Salmon that I’ve ever had! It tasted wonderful, a bit salty combined with juice… although it was a bit undercooked (I..."

Najmeh Sam

"The food here was amazing, they have a very basic menu in the sense there is a lamb, beef, chicken, vege, pasta and fish option but they do all of..."

Kiran Skelton

"Went to Fiddlesticks for dinner and it was a hit. The waitress was on point and really attentive. The food didn't just look good; it tasted amazing..."

Randy C

"It was suddenly a chilly windy day and lovely staff closed the roof in the inside yet open roof area and turned heaters on to make us comfy. Served..."

Aleksandra Segec

"I went here for lunch with my family and everything was wonderful. The staff were extremely friendly and the environment was very relaxing. I got..."

Joseph Siu

"We went for the first time, and what a surprise... The flavours were just amazing. The lamb shoulder, Akaroa salmon, kids tempura fish so good that..."

Nuwan Weerasinghe

"Nice atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff. Food nicely..."

Daryl Tan

"If you have the budget, this is an absolute recommend for me when you’re going to the botanical gardens. It’s near the garden and the tram..."

CK

"First timer for a quick meal before a show and I was pleasantly surprised … service was efficient, speedy and food superb albeit one item. The..."

Aaron Clark

"We were actually booked at another restaurant we went there and they were closed so we rang fiddlesticks and they said come on down we have a table..."

Dave May

"Food was great, really enjoyed! Recommend book first as we had to wait for the waitress to find an available table for us even it wasn't..."

Catherine Zhai

"Have had dinner here several times, first time for brunch. Great service, great food. The pancakes would have to be the best I have sampled. Nicely..."

PJM

"We chanced upon this restaurant as it was near our hotel. The pork belly was exquisite....the skin was nice and crispy ( YUMMM) and was well..."

Fook-Main Heng

"Very yummy food with spectacular presentation. Good service and reasonable prices for the quality of the..."

David Nickerson

Black Betty Cafe

82/100 (2528 ratings)

Granola and Pumpkin Fritata

French Toast Crumpets

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good coffee, a little bitter which is just the way I needed it this morning. The milk was so silky. Staceys stack was so good. Perfectly poached egg,..."

More Spice

"This place feels a little tucked away but it's worth the stretch of the legs to discover this beautiful cheery cafe. The staff are friendly, quick to..."

Tim

"Our last morning in Christchurch and it’s time for breakfast. We didn’t have a car so a good 2km walk to start the morning to get to the cafe and..."

Warren

"I was on a vacation at Christchurch. I managed to Google this place and decided to give it a try. Tried on some of the coffees and hot chocolate..."

Cheryl 🍒

"Always love coming here even if it’s for a quick bite or brunch. It’s a shame it’s always so busy, must mean it’s very popular!! The only..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Group of 6. 2x French toast crumpets 5/5 epic! Avo smash (yes in July) looked beautiful3/5 bland and spiceless. Big breakfast 3/5 tasteless and egg..."

Pick&Mix

"We went on a Tuesday morning and it was already quite busy. The staff were very friendly. I ordered Stacey's Stack. It was very good, some of the..."

Stacey B

"Great service. Everyone is so nice. Had their cappuccino, latte, Mexican breakfast fish and the veggie big dish. The Mexican breakfast was amazing...."

Pinkybpatel

"Had eggs benedict, was delicious. Coffee was fab, staff were so helpful and friendly. Would definitely go back, building and interior was really..."

Sinead Hesnan

"Fab food and atmosphere and super friendly helpful staff! Pro tip: try the caramel slice, it's to die for! Thanks for a great late lunch!..."

Ash Sophia

"Great atmosphere and a lovely place to come for breakfast on a Sunday morning. It was quite busy, but expected for a place like this! Loved the decor..."

Bonnie Lam

"Love this cafe. Good comfortable environment. With awesome coffee and food. Been here for breakfast (had shakshouka...so good), and had some steak..."

Aqeela Mirza

"We wanted to see what the fuss was allAbout & it did not disappoint. We got the smashed avocado and field mushroom . Everything tasted well..."

Amanda Yim

"We went on a Saturday and it was out first time there. Quite a popular cafe! There were 5 of us and we manage to get a table. Love the food! Would..."

Sj

"Black Betty's has a good atmosphere, usually quite busy and has a urban feel.I always like to order whatever catches my eye, in this case..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"Arrived in Christchurch off the red eye flight from Melbourne. We were hankering for some food so after the debacle to get a rental car we were in..."

Magicfiretruck

"YUMMY EGG SOLDIERS!!This restaurant is very funky, modern and welcoming. It is very nice and the food is delicious. We ordered big breakfast,..."

Tiffany

"Mmmmmm they have Delish coffee and always friendly staff. My classic fave dish is the avo smash. Perfect size for me on an empty tum. Can get my..."

Harriet Dunn

"Visited Black Betty on Mother's day, and it was very busy when we arrived! However, we managed to get a table straight away and our meals came out..."

Genevieve Lee

"Dropped in for breakfast today. Nice greeting on arrival. Staff really nice.Premises well set out.Lots of GF food for my partner. Our food..."

Chris Beale

"I had been meaning to try Black Betty for ages and I'm glad I finally did. The cabinet food looked great but both my friend and I ordered off..."

Lauren Douglas

"Place was very busy which is always a good sign however the service easily managed. Very happy with the food, left nthere full. Would..."

Greg Holland

"I like Black Betty. Great coffee - one of the best in Christchurch and very consistent. Food is pretty good too, although I typically usually only..."

Spronk

"I love this place! No matter when u go their food has always been consistent..Service is good and so is the ambience-creativeI recommend..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Good atmosphere, good decoration. Good food here. The French toast is delicious. Also nice eggs benedict. I don't like the bread because it's was..."

Ernie Huang

"Another cool funky atmosphere café❢ I finally suggested this café to my hubby, when we used to live nearby I've always wanted to try their..."

Caroline

"The menu is simple but the food is great because the ingredients they use like the avo, eggs and bacon are fresh and make the whole dish amazing. We..."

Meli Ling

"Just stopped for a quick coffee before hitting the road. Really nice atmosphere inside with friendly staff. The coffee was excellent and quick..."

Rachel

"Really enjoyed a breakfast here with the family. Funky interior, tables with glass tops and random ticket stubs left underneath. Was tempted to leave..."

Sean

"Found this little gem in Christchurch ... Good and cool decoration ... The coffee and oh my! the pretzel flower is so yummy! #solotraveller. ..."

World In A Bite

"Place was very busy but still food and drinks came out quickly. I had big brekky and friend had brekky stack. Both were huge and really well..."

Aaron Spangineer

"Amazingly fast service - place was packed, but the longest wait was in the ordering line. From order to coffee to meals, no more than 5min. We had..."

Aidan Myles

"All good for brunch! Eggs beni -bacon deliciousEggs beni - salmon deliciousKids French toast with banana & bacon...."

Susanna

"Great food and coffee. Really nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Always happy when we eat here. One of the nicest cafes in Christchurch which means it..."

Paula

"now, i know that christchurch is a city + not a cafe… but after absolutely loving my recent visit to this spectacular city i’ve decided that an..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"With its close proximity to CPIT, it’s no surprise that Black Betty gets many students dosing up on its espresso, cold drip, syphon and pour-over..."

Heneedsfood

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor of this cafe. My coffee was great too! Didn't try the food but it looked really tasty. Bathrooms were..."

Sacha Fleming

"Before heading to Black bettys I had a quick look at their menu online I was also happily surprised that everything bar one item on the menu can be..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Bacon twirls and their in-house hollandaise. Glorious.I've been a regular of this place for a number of years. Their coffee is hands-down..."

Steph Hogan

"Love this place! Great coffee and a good atmosphere and it's just across the road from Christchurch Polytechnic which is where I study so it's always..."

Cameron Hambébé Buckley

"Pretty good coffee, I've only ever had cabinet food from here though. That being said they do these pretzel bread buns that are amazing. The place is..."

Victoria

"I had breakfast twice at BBs very impressed. Flavours good, good quality bacon sausages etc, cooked to perfection, downside: waitress staff half..."

Dave

"Black Betty's is divine. They have gorgeous food, friendly staff nice surroundings, but are not open at present, the notice on the window said its..."

Vicki Boyd

"Coffee to die for. The place is always busy with a large queue to be served. The atmosphere is always a buzz and the staff never stop moving. Food is..."

Allan Smith

"Staff were friendly but the service was marginal.Cool industrial look and I like how the tables could be shared.Coffee is great, french..."

Mia Cassels

"I came in with a friend for breakfast about midday on a Friday. We loved the feel of the place although it seemed very busy and we only just..."

Yan Zhou

"Great coffee - very addictive.Great food. Lots of yummy options for lunch or a sweet bite to eat.Always too busy, and I have to wait for a..."

Nat

"Visiting from the US. This place was delicious and unique. Order at the counter, find a table and food brought to you. Employees are friendly and..."

TC Anderson

"Beef brisket with the eggs was a very nice combo. My partner enjoyed this alot. Unfortunately we are very fussy with our coffee and it was just a..."

melb45

"They had so many food options!! The eggs Benedict is probably the best i’ve had in Christchurch so far! I appreciate when a cafe makes good..."

Caroline

"Hands down the best eggs benny I’ve ever had. The dairy free eggs benny on potatoes is a must try. Best breaky in..."

Taylor Wright

"Nice spot with a delicious chorizo melt today I was thoroughly impressed by. I needed to grab a bite and get some work done for a few hours so it was..."

Kaylee Schipani

"Came here twice when we visited Christchurch for 3 days, both times for lunch. Really enjoyed the buttermilk pancakes, it's not often the pancake..."

Nancy Lan Watkinson

"Don’t be fooled by the unassuming frontage of this funky cafe! Once you step inside you are greeted with energetic staff, a large inviting rustic..."

Janita Patrick

"The GF muffin I had was so moist and yum. Tasted similar go tea cake. The smoothie was very yum that I got with it...."

Samantha Plunkett

"Fast and great service :) iced coffee was served in 2min and the eggs bene was made faster than mc Donalds 😆 just lovely lovely..."

Patrica Hirini

"Fantastic coffee and excellent breakfast. Corn fritters were fabulous, super fresh, soft and fluffy on the inside but crunchy on the outside. Service..."

Lily

Dux Central

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great place to eat good food and drink excellent beer! Fast and friendly service!! The place is also very nice, great music. Open till late. We had a..."

Gabriel Masliah

"Quality food and amazing atmosphere. Great service and good alcohol!!! Have been here a couple of times now and enjoyed both experiences. The pulled..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Had an amazing time here for a good banter with friends and colleagues. Great vibes, food and atmosphere. Definitely a destination for a good lunch..."

Simon Spencer Xu

"DUX Central was a cute little bar, we got a couple of drinks and enjoyed the entertainment of a few drunk youths. We then headed upstairs and ordered..."

MmmFood

"Friendly staff and great beers. Good not too shabby either with huge portions. Chose three plates to share and actually took most home.I really..."

Mary Underwood

"I ordered the Braised Beef short ribs with a sticky Ginger Tom glaze served with an Asian vegetable medley. The meat was tender and tasty and there..."

Kirstin Lucas

"A evening out with our son and tried a selection of shared plates. An excellent selection with the pulled pork sliders being the favourite. All the..."

Roger Fraser

"this place exceeded my expectations! we ordered a few drinks as well as the calamari, the croquettes and the funghi pizza. all the food came out..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I had the pumpkin & goat cheese starter & a pizza. The food was absolutely yum & staff were helpful. The only downside was that we were a big group..."

Aty

"Been there yesterday after the amazing race and wow it was already crowded at 5pm. Good sitting areas for smokers :) love the wontons and the crispy..."

Nessa

"Wow, the fit out of DC is fantastic. It looks super spendy! The bar was heavily staffed and the service very efficient. We sat on the upper..."

Free Trade Winds

Trevinos Bar & Restaurant

John Russell

"Went there twice. First time for lunch food was wonderful great chief and the young waitress was excellent lunch time was five out of five. Bit..."

Susan Nicholson

"Went on unexpected meal out with the family and ordered the beef cheeks, and wow, was so awesome and best meal out in a long time. Kids meals were..."

Matt Bacon

"Had a good value meal, made better by having an excellent attentive waiter who had good wine knowledge and when he did make one mistake he rectified..."

Shannon Goodman

"Simply great food in all respects, attentive friendly staff ,and well appappointed restaurant. The pasta carbonara was simply one the best I've ever..."

Clive Bartleet

"Professional atmosphere. We went for a drink and fries. Cannot comment on the mains but out experience was great. Staff are well trained and polite...."

Sarah Lanagan

"We popped in for a drink before dinner last Friday. I was sitting outside enjoying the sun when a fly landed in it. There was a quarter of it left ...."

Leigh Madden

"Food was very good as well as the atmosphere. Service could be improved. Had to ask and then finally flag someone down to take our order, but the..."

Ryan Petrovich

"Great atmosphere! Great food! Awesome staff! After experiencing how you host wedding receptions, I will be booking my event with you when I get..."

Random Az

"Great meal will be back again you get heaps on your plate I don't see where people can complain as our whole table liked there meals and also great..."

Lorrie Skev

Mexico Christchurch

78/100 (1924 ratings)

Braised Pork Shoulder

Spicy Popcorn Fried Chicken

Lamb

Choice of Chicken or Vegie Nachos

Fish

Salad

Jackfruit Quesadillas

Pork

Chili

Green Beans in Masa Tacos

Quesadilla

Vanilla Cake with Strawberries

Soda

Barbacoa Pulled Pork Tacos

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice place. Good atmosphere. If u wanna eat taco. It is very small. U need to eat minimum 3 4 😂🙈 u can order quesadilla also than u will be..."

gosmami

"Went here for a work function. We did the margarita master class which was fun - had great non-alcoholic options. The food was great too - super..."

Lauren Giles

"We have been going regularly to this place for over 5 years now. It had it’s ups and downs all depending on the management, but overall it’s a..."

Raf K

"We had a lovely experience here, the staff were all super friendly and quick with service. Our food was delicious!! The meals come in smaller..."

Julia T

"I visited with my family on Saturday night, we just loved it, food and drinks was great and different to the other Mexican restaurant which was..."

Food Craft

"Wow Thursday night and the place was heaving!! Not a spare seat in site-lucky we booked. Service was a bit slow to start but when you consider how..."

LM Apeldoorn

"This place seems to be a hit and miss. I really enjoyed my time here tonight, I got a delicious black plum and cinnamon margarita, gauc and fried..."

Melissa McCracken

"Tasty and friendly staff, but a bit too expensive for such a simple..."

Skaistė Vyčaitė

"Friendly and attentive staff, great location, great food, awesome space with private function room. It was busy when we were there but the wait on..."

s s

"Went there last weekend with my family and it was a blast! Greeted as soon as we walked in and the staff are so friendly and polite, the manager even..."

KiwiKronnix

"We went there for dinner so we could find a parking easier as it located in city center. Compared to the other famous Mexican restaurant the..."

Victor Gch

"Menu has got alot better last couple of changes. Way more vegan options which is a good thing. Staff were good and helpful. Margaritas are unique and..."

Chuck Biff

"Awesome tacos. The bigger ones ($15 range) are pricey but with great fillings options and served in delicious flatbread/tacos. Had the jackfruit one,..."

Roshana Fernando

"Great atmosphere and service. Tacos not as good as other Mexican restaurants in chch but the other food makes up for it. Delicious margaritas and so..."

Hayley Mulligan

"Just loved it; food was great and different to the other Mexican themed places which was lovely. Staff were also very cool and looked after me well -..."

Glen Scott Anderson

"Would just like to say thank you so much for tonight. Came in with a group of friends and we were instantly greeted with a warming smile by your..."

Edrope Eirapey

"FANTASTIC! Best tacos I have had- great flavors- super fresh and the staff were amazing - I was in NZ for work and eating alone but they looked after..."

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