Best Carbonara in Christchurch

6 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Cafe Valentino
Cafe Valentino
89/100 (4489 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Linguine Carbonara
Salads
Mushroom Ravioli
Spaghetti Bolognese
Prawns
Lamb Loin
Beef
Beer
Seafood chowder
Mediterranean Salad
Steak night
Linguine Siciliana
Chicken parmigiana
Tiramisu
Pizza Night
Bolognese
Mussels
Pasta
Lasagne
Fried Ravioli
Salad
Carbonara
Gnocchi V
Chili
Arancini
Double Chocolate Pudding
Scallops
Lamb
Dessert- Tiramisu
Calamari
Bruschette
Ragu Lamb Dish
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Truffle Fries
Cocktails
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow.. what can I say. The food is incredible. The staff are attentive and very kind. Though on the weekends it is very busy and food can take a bit..."
Lumi MARK
"Amazing food, atmosphere & services! We are very satisfied with our fine dining experience, staff member Emily looks after our table who’s..."
LY.C
"My mates recommended this and we tried this (We need to book a table prior) Really super cool 😎 Food really enjoyed the food The pizza we ordered..."
Jeeno Amarnath
"Great food, great service. As an, ahem, larger gentleman, some of the seating was a little squashy but just took some careful negotiation about the..."
Zac Borrows
"It was really nice to dine for one of the first times here, usually we have only ever had drinks here! Amazing service from Suzi and we loved the..."
Angelah Crossan
"We really loved cafe valentions as they definitely made an effort to try and make ur dinning experience a pleasant one with regardsto the open space..."
wayne rhodes
"Great place to got for great Italian food! I found the service to be excellent and the meals were delivered nice and quick. There is plenty of space..."
Braden Ramsell
"All things coincide, an excellent restaurant in all respects, delicious as in heaven, the restaurant is very, very beautiful and interesting, an..."
Pnina Michael
"The service was good, food was good, however it took a long time for food to be served. The menu is primarily pasta and pizza (pizza oven in the..."
Karne Steel
"Delicious pasta and pizza, I wanted to eat a 2nd plate of Fettuccine Apollo! Attentive and friendly staff and great menu selection. Restaurant is..."
Merrin L
"We’ve been already twice , once for dinner and today for lunch. Both times the food has been amazing and the service of the staff very friendly and..."
Vanessa Diaz
"We had an early dinner and used a Dining Website that offered a discount. The atmosphere was lovely, the seating was comfortable. We were a group of..."
Simone Templeton
"The ambience is great and so were the pizzas. They were totally worth the value. I just feel like the pastas could be done better. But 11/10 for the..."
Shriya Chimbaikar
Tutto Bene Restaurant Pizzeria
Tutto Bene Restaurant Pizzeria
84/100 (2808 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegan Options
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Tuscan
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Rissoto
Lasagne
mocktail
Beef
Carbonara
Seafood Fettuccine
Cannelloni
Bruschetta Clássica
Prosciutto
Potato Skins
Pasta
Arancini
Pizza Bread
Salad
Chicken Wings
Beef Ravioli
Scallops
Beef Cheeks
Sticky Date Pudding
Risotto
Lamb
The Carbonara
Bruschette
Tiramisú
Pesto
Sirloin Steak
Fish
Spaghetti Roberto
Margarita pizza
Mama Cake
Chips
Lá Lasagna Polenta
Tiramisu
Panna Cotta
Gnocchi Ai Tartufoli
Frangipani Tart
Spaghetti Bolognese
Sit down
Pizza
European
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Mid-range
"Truly you must go! One of the best tiramisu ever but I can’t fault the gnocchi at all.. I’ll be back .. such lovely..."
Karen O'Dwyer
"Loved this place- great food, authentic and great..."
Alannah Hunter
"Eat here tonight for the first, but definitely not the last, time. Excellent food and service. We lived in Italy for 6 years, so we're a little ..."
Judith Blatt
"Went for my first meal last night loved the food loved the restaurant ... staff were very attentive would Def go back..."
Shelley Howard
"By far the best Italian restaurant we have ever been too! Very authentic, do..."
Bonnie Mocchetovic
"My favourite Italian earery in NZ!! The atmosphere is alwyas perfect and the food is even..."
Anton Swart
"One of the best places for evening dinner really nice..."
Kevin A Ashby
"My wife and I went for dinner last night. I've never had a bad experience and the pizza's are..."
Greg Kennedy
"This place is one my of my favourite Italian spots in the city service is always good and the food is consistent - try the beef short rib ravioli and..."
Grace Olivia
"Amazing service! Me and my friends were just looking for a quick pizza and that’s what we got! We were looked after and made sure that our pizza..."
I Fulton
"What an amazing place...was here with a colleague and my managers for dinner last night and it was awesome!!! Great food, lovely young waitress who..."
Robyn
"Absolutely love this place!! The beef and mushroom ravioli is to die for, and the lemon tart was absolutely delicious. Would recommend to anyone!..."
Rachel Puha-Fenn
"The food was really good and arrived promptly. The overall vibe was really good and the staff were great. I dined alone but there we a range of other..."
CanCrete NZ
"Delicious Food and very friendly staff. great option of Gluten free , vegan and D. free food. spaghetti pasta ,Bruschetta Classic and beef ravioli..."
Neeraj Nagpal
"Tutto Bene has, for as long as I can remember, been the place my family goes to for birthday dinners. We visited this little slice of Italy on..."
Lola Bailey
"Lovely staff and fantastic food. The scallops, beef ravioli and cannelloni were perfect. Save room for the dessert, it's a must! Even the whipped..."
Wendy Harris
"Had a really nice experience here. The service was good and the food was great!! Definitely a great place to go if you want to enjoy good food and..."
Manasi Vaidya
"Great Italian food at a very good price for Christchurch. About 21 bucks for the posillipo pasta. Tons of fresh seafood and a sauce with some zing...."
Scott Dickinson
"I would arguably say this is the best pizza joint in all of Christchurch. The place is always hopping come dinner time, so I definitely recommend a..."
Cat
"Great restaurant, like stepping in Italy. Atmosphere was lively and energetic, the Italian maitre d' is rather funny. Food was delicious, authentic..."
Frances
"Great place to have dinner with friends, very good food and excellent service, good price, the order came quickly and the dessert was divine..."
Andre Golf
"We had an early dinner which was fine. Our table was beside the desk with booking schedule and menus so all new guests were waiting beside our table..."
Yvonne de Beer
"Three of us decided to head out for a meal at Tutto Bene, my wife and youngest daughter really enjoy pasta at restaurants. They had the lasagne, and..."
Dominic Wilson
"Great atmosphere, amazing pizza and service. Highly recommended and will definitely go..."
Russell Ratima
"Great food and hospitality. They do carbonara the authentic way and not with heavy cream and bacon. Pizza toppings were fresh and dough was thin and..."
Panagiotis Bougos
"A perfect place to dine with great hospitality. Lily was one of the friendly host serving at our table and recommended good options. She was very..."
shivam chaudhary
"Food was generally great, a couple of my friends found there main a bit on the small size, but another had over ordered! Tiramisu was big, but could..."
Mary Watson
"The online booking system is fantastic. I made a mistake with the table number and did another booking. I received an email within an hour for both..."
Shirley Bennett
"Oh my! Tutto Bene you do not disappoint! We were a walk in on Friday night, we felt welcomed straight away and although we didn't have a booking and..."
T&P Brownlee
"Honestly the best vegan margarita pizza I've ever had. So fresh and tasty! Staff are great too and a lovely vibe. Our family eat out at Tutto Bene at..."
Paul Petch
"Amazing food, and such friendly service- we had such a laugh! Everyone was so kind and amazing. Definitely recommend this beautiful place! Absolutely..."
Sophie Foubister
"2011 was my 1st visit, after 11 years, i came again with my family. Food was so good we never forgotten this place. Its taste remain exactly the same..."
Theva S
"There for my daughters 11th birthday. Food was great, excellent and simple kids menu and they made her feel special and grownup. They bought her ice..."
grant fife
"We had a celebratory dinner for ten at Tutto Bene, including 4 children. It was friendly and a great atmosphere, even with a 530 booking. The kids..."
Lisa Coleman
"Tutto Bene is an excellent restaurant with a pleasant and very happy and very buoyant atmosphere. Great Italian food with a comprehensive range of..."
Murray Quartly
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Bar
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Bar
84/100 (931 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Piccata
Lasagne
Traditional Prochetta
Carbonara
Beef
Gelato
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Arancini
Steamed Mussels
Bruschette
Bread Platter
Pesto
Pasta
Pollo Pizza
Pork
Salad
Pappardelle Bolognese
Lasagna
Mussels
Tiramisú
Calzone
Gelato
Chocolate Mousse
Ravioli
Burnt Steak
Gnocchi
Tagliatelle Pasta
Lamb Shank
Crumbed Chicken Breast
Tiramisu
Mozzarella Chips
Garlic Prawns with Chorizo
Sit down
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"I recently hosted a dinner party at this wonderful Italian restaurant, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Our party of 15 was treated to..."
Yeepin Low
"A delicious dinner and lovely ambiance. The staff were happy to cater to my request of a gnocchi as a starter. I was torn between the lamb and the..."
Howard Storey
"A quick early dinner. Excellent bruschetta and the ravioli was very good but a few bits were a little dry around the edges but not too bad. The..."
Roger Fraser
"I've been back four times while working down here, working thru the pasta selection. All made fresh and tastes amazing. Tried their Giovanni's..."
Craig Nelson
"Absolutely delicious food with a fun and interesting atmosphere. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Great experience, thank..."
Laura Freeman
"Excellent evening. I came to this restaurant after making a reservation and on arriving was quickly seated and introduced to a menu with a range of..."
Caelan Nichol
"Highly recommended! We traveled from Waiheke on vacation and our last night we had dinner at Giovanni's. What a good idea! The starters and main..."
Mailén Wagemans
"Very enjoyable vegetarian meal. Very tasty and well prepared. Will definitely come back again. Portion size is generous so I am having to sit extra..."
Jim Chuang
"Really great service, friendly and welcoming team who greeted us when we arrived, quickly had us seated and a drink ordered. They have a separate..."
Megan Andrews
"We had a fantastic meal, very tasty. The staff were very helpful and efficient at their job. The owner was very friendly and attentive. We always..."
Ann Lowe
"We had a beautiful Christmas evening here enjoying pizza and pasta. The carbonara and ragu pappardelle were delicious, and so was the marinara and..."
Elayne W
"This place was soooo good! We ordered a lasagna and another dish (can't quite remember what it was) as well as a tiramisu for dessert. Everything was..."
Just Another Karen
"This was one of my easiest 5 star reviews. I'm usually disappointed with Italian restaurants in Christchurch as they tend to be overpriced and very..."
Hugo C N
"I had the pleasure of eating here, the food was the best I've had in a very long time. The hostess was just the most lovely lady 😍 I loved..."
helen campbell
Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria
84/100 (2166 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Calzone Paradiso
Bolognese
Braised Canterbury Lamb
Lasagne
Vegan Cannelloni
Beef
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Antipasto Misto
Arancini
Diavola
Lamb
Pasta
Chocolate Lava Cake
Bruschette
Salad
Mocktails
Pesto
Risotto
Gnocchi Verde
Fish
Salmon
Pizza Bread
Sticky Date Pudding
Lasagna
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Spaghetti Bolognese
Montanara Pizza
Wine
Tiramisú
Garlic bread
Gelato
Chicken parmigiana
Polenta
Braised Beef Ravioli
Sit down
Italian
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"If there were ten stars, they would get that. Amazing atmosphere, delicious wine and food to die for. This is a true Christchurch hidden..."
Nicholas J Down
"Went here for the first time yesterday. The service was amazing. All staff that we talked to were very friendly and were great with my kids. We..."
Michelle Berg
"It's a great place to dine, menu is great , staff are always happy to you return. the food is always taste and cook to your requirements. enjoy every..."
Sue Wilson
"My husband and I had dinner here last night for our wedding anniversary. The food is beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely...not too fancy so you can..."
Nicole Knapp
"What a great night! We used the back room for a function for 20 people and had a blast! We were able to put up decorations and use the TV for music..."
Timothy Günther
"Had a great dinner here last night with friends. Easy place to take kids - big space for them and the room out the back is perfect with a pool table..."
Sharon Collins
"Food was amazing staff were fantastic even sorted my extremely fussy son a meal I would definitely..."
Kylie Lowe
"Always beautiful food! Their pizza is... everything! love the decor & staff are always..."
Rose Head
"Hi, myself and 3 other friends came for dinner on Saturday night at around 7.15pm. I would like to sing the praises of our waitress; she was..."
Stacey Abercrombie
"Thanks for the awesome pizza slice whilst I was waiting at the lights. I’ll never try and rush through the lights again! Best commute ever!..."
Andy Richards
"Such yummy pizza! I adore the fact the you put the pizza on a piece of wax paper in the box so you don't get that smell of warm cardboard(yuck) and..."
Bernice Janse van Rensburg
"Absolutely fabulous meal. Staff were fantastic and the food was amazing. The tirimisu was one of the best I've had. Fabulous local restaurant that..."
Corinne Neilson
"delicious food, friendly staff with great sense of humour, relaxed atmosphere..."
Bridget Kelly
"Amazing service, great pasta and one of the best steaks I ever had! Can't wait to go..."
Lucy Shand
"This has the feel of a genuine Italian bistro.  Good but not too extensive menu.  Was very busy when we arrived at 6.30 on a Wednesday evening so..."
Guy Crozier
"4 of us just had dinner and great pizza and service. We were not sure about it given previous reviews but NOTE: change of ownership early 2016 so Def..."
Teri
"Very good wedges! Service was great. Although mains were a bit cold when it arrived... Everything was quick. overall a good restaurant to eat..."
Hailey McConchie
"What an amazing restaurant 🥰 They have excellent staff, really great service. Food was delicious, limoncello margarita was exceptional and..."
Aneetta Baby
"Great service, food is nice, although their pizza seems fairly different from the Neapolitan style that I love, I find the dough and especially the..."
Carl K
"Best Italian food I've had in a very long time. We got the fungi and margarita pizzas which were just perfect. The tomato sauce on the margarita was..."
Sophie Tait
"This is our fave Italian restaurant since moving to Christchurch. Always super friendly service, such a great atmosphere and authentic feel along..."
Karrie Stephens
"Amazing Italian restaurant. The food was fresh and devine. Definitely recommend the place for a dare night. Do book in advance. We booked and it was..."
Tam Hug
"Really lovely experience here, with great food :) Everyone enjoyed their food, and I think the Gnocchi Verde I had was great, however, the Polenta..."
Aria C
"Great atmosphere,popular and busy but friendly welcoming staff. Had a chat with the Italian owner who was very open and friendly. Food was delicious..."
Duncan Seed
"Booked a table for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. Good atmosphere. The staff gave us a lovely round table and were very attentive. They..."
Mary H
"Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Delighted to see an entire plant based menu, great drinks menu and support of native forest..."
Kim Lawlor
"Atmosphere is wonderful. Staff are excellent, and the food and drinks superb. A whole menu of plant based options, so fantastic for vegans. All 4 of..."
Stephanie Toomer
Trevinos Bar & Restaurant
Trevinos Bar & Restaurant
78/100 (247 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Cheesecakes
Duck
Carbonara
Calamari
Paella
Calamares
Beef Cheeks
Salmon
Lamb
Cheesecake
Burger
Pesto
Tapas
Fish
Pork
Ribs
Beef
Prawns
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
"Popular and busy. Made a phone reservation. Restaurant area seperate from the bar. Interesting floor angles down towards the front. Probably..."
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
La Porchetta Riccarton
La Porchetta Riccarton
73/100 (1387 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Chicken pasta
Chicken parmigiana
Prawns
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Iced Chocolate
Pesto
Panna Cotta And Tiramisu
Pizza
Cheesecake
Rib eye
Lasagne
Ribeye steak
Pasta
Chocolate Mousse
caesar salad
Salad
Chocolate Mud Cake
seafood platter
Risotto
Pizza And Carbonara
Apple Crumble
Salmon
Fettuccine Pollo Avocado
Garlic bread
Vegetarian Pizza Veggie Lovers Pizza
Chicken Schnitzel
Wedges
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Was craving for good pasta from a long time. Went to La Porchetta last week and it was awesome. The chicken pasta was great value for money and..."
takdir thakur
"If you like Italian food, La Porchetta Riccarton is the ideal place. Go alone, with friends or family, but be sure to go and enjoy delicious and..."
Vanessa Martins Dias Lage
"We weren't sure about going to this restaurant after reading some of the reviews, but wanted to give it a try. The staff was friendly and we received..."
Katja Krohn
"This is our go to place for Italian cuisine. Lololong is amazing! He always has a smile on his face. Amazing service by..."
Reema Aranha
"Family dinner for my son's birthday Friday night, food was so good the service was great everyone was really friendly & polite I'll definitely be..."
luseane pickering
"Great atmosphere. Tasty meal. Friendly staff. Tried their pizzas and pasta, which was..."
Mahraaz Hussein
"Nice and tidy place for having dinner. Excellent service, very friendly staff. Pizza was cooked to perfection and arrived in less than 10 minutes..."
Daniel Dumitrescu
"Wonderful authentic Italian restaurant, amazing service, very good portions, my wife and I got a pizza each and ended up taking half home in a..."
Liam Berry (Jliam)
"Must visit Italian restaurant in Riccarton. If you are trying to impress your date or just ticking out your foodie list, this restaurant will give..."
Tabrilla Eliza
"Absolute masterpiece of a place. One of my favourite restaurants in NZ, service and staff seem fantastic and the food is out of this..."
Seth Adrien Rocks
"Great food, good service. Decent all round. Pasta was good, pizza was even..."
Dean “iLsV” Sneedon
"Great service. Excellent menu. So much to choose from. Great kids menu. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Reasonably priced. Opposite Riccarton..."
David Smith