8 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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Combo of Braised Lamb Cos Salad and Roasted Potatoes
Ceviche Pork
Fig and Honey Ice Cream
Ceviche
12 Hour Braised Lamb Shouler
チョコレートムース
Lamb
じゃがいも
Bruschette
Beef
Fish
Vegetable Dumplings
Pork
Chocolate Moose
Parfait
Lemon meringue
Salad
Cured Fish
Duck
魚
Salmon
Chicken Liver Parfait
肉
Venison Carpaccio
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went there for a dinner and opted for “Trust the Chef”. Food was good but not exceptional. I liked the vegetables in particular. Was just..."
Samantha
"This was an outstanding experience. From the food to the staff, an entirely enjoyable dining experience. Our host, Ryan, was welcoming and..."
Rob Wilks
"Incredible place to come and eat, we trusted the chef and are incredibly glad that we did! Everything was cooked perfectly and incredibly tasty as..."
Elwethe
"Very good experience…service, ambience and food were top notch….I’m a recognised fussy eater so choosing the “trust the chef” option was..."
Tony McNally
"I chose to dine here for the first time as I thrilled to read the menus and confidence about the restaurant, the head chef is a woman, so I expected..."
momo
"The 'trust the chef' option was very good value and absolutely delicious. Our server Kiara made the experience..."
Calvin Pang
"AMAZING. I can't rave about this place enough. Best food I have ever had in Christchurch - trust the chef is great, highly recommend. Great service,..."
Hayley Mulligan
"Lovely place and great service, really nice food, we had the Chef's Choice. The only negative, the fish was slightly undercooked which made the dish..."
Malin Wahlgren
"A restaurant not to be missed!
Our best culinary experience to end our trip. We had a great time as a group with the "trust chef" menu which I..."
Mathieu
"Ordered the "Trust the Chef" option and it was wonderful. Table service was good and all the staff were very friendly and..."
Tom H
"Just outstanding in every way!!!
It's been a while since I've been, but will return soon.
Food, drinks and service are second to..."
Brian Burgess
"Wow. Just... wow. The food was utterly exquisite, and the service just as good. The cocktails were also devine.
I'm a complete fuss pot, but decided..."
Louise Denton
"Went for dinner for my birthday, we done trust the chef. Was delicious food, great service and amazing cocktails! We'll be..."
Susan McNarn
"Dark and Moody with tasty food. We tried "Trust the chef " which was a good choice. Dinner for the 3 of us with a drink each and 2 desserts, was..."
Lisa M
"Had a great birthday experience here, both of us had choose trust the chef menu which are all delicious especially for the entrees.
Such a good place..."
Winy
"Tucked in amongst the deleric buildings on High St and leaning beams, the Monday Room offers an exciting dining experience that matches those of..."
Pleayo Tovaranonte
"Trust the Chef! When dining at The Monday Room, Trust the Chef. It's the best way to enjoy what's on offer! Went on a Tuesday night and there were..."
Mitchell Gingrich
"Undoubtedly a World class restaurant. The venison plate was one of the most tastiest dishI have enjoyed in ages. The side roast carrots were dressed..."
Stephen McRae
"Our party of 4 was looking for the perfect place to eat, to celebrate many recent achievements.
We found TMR online, and made a reservation, for the..."
"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..."
"Unknown Chapter was recommended to me on a recent visit to Christchurch and it didn't disappoint.Centrally located, it was pumping at 9am on a..."
Briana
"I came here during a roadtrip with my partner and some friends and it is safe to say that this place is very good! From the food to the modern..."
Matchstick Reviews
"Best coffee in chch! And amazing food to match. would definitely recommend to anyone who struggles with finding a good long black- these guys nail..."
Anna.Hooper
"Good vibes, great food and coffee for a good banter with friends or family. The avocado salad with chicken is definitely a must if you decide to go..."
Simon Spencer Xu
"I got the avocado toast meal (can’t remember the exact name) but honestly it was so damn good!! It had dukkah, seeds, multigrain bread and was so..."
Rachel Puha-Fenn
"This is the only cafe in CHCH you need to go to. I've been to my fair share of average cafes and this one blew them out of the park. First off the..."
Matthew Taylor
"The wait to get in can be long without a booking. We didn't know that you had to go up to the counter to order though. The water glasses are really..."
RigJig
"The cafe that will never disappoint you in terms of coffee and food. The food is consistently 5* and long black is 6*. MUST GO for coffee lover...."
IL Deko
"Really cool little cafe, super busy on a Saturday morning but we were seated quickly and our meals served in a timely manner. Really lovely meals and..."
Tegan Nottelling
"Fabulous cafe, super popular and busy for good reason. Staff are great, helping find a table quickly even at the busiest time. Friendly, great..."
Hamish Carter
"One of the best breakfast/brunch places I’ve ever had! The place gets quite packed even on weekdays so I recommend coming earlier to secure a seat...."
yusraa .z
"Busy for a reason! Quick service, friendly staff and delicious food.
The filo pastry with Moroccan chicken and cream cheese was the bomb..."
Parth Kohli
"Very cool cafe, exceptional service & no extra charge for cream with a long black. Beautiful looking cabinet food & a wide variety of drinks on..."
Janita Patrick
"What do you do when you find yourself in this part of town that you are not familiar with, and with a couple of hours to spare while waiting for your..."
Charlene Smith
"Great location on St Asaph St where all the trendy cafes and restaurants are. Near the Boxed Quarter and SALT square. Cool vibes with hanging green..."
"The highlight was the squid ink pasta, it's all I've been thinking about since trying this place for the first time. The beef cheek gnocchi was good..."
Yenny Cho
"As soon as we opened the door and the air vacuumed through the space the smell was so very inviting. I enjoyed the Duch Rissoto dish with crackling...."
Viv Halliwell
"This restaurant was my husband choice coz he's been kept coming and he always mentioned I would love the place coz I like Italian food...I celebrated..."
Mikkaela Garza
"My fiance and I ate at Francesca's while we were on a cross-country road trip in August. Their pasta was incredible (we had the duck ragu and the..."
Taylor Fawcett
"Omg i love this place 😍 very delicious pizza 😍😍😍 i really enjoy 😍 very beautiful ambiance 😍 very friendly and welcoming staffs 😍..."
gosmami
"Wonderful Italian cuisine in the heart of Christchurch. Cosy ‘bistro’ ambience, with a wood-fired oven for Neapolitan style pizzas. We loved our..."
Michela Zanata
"So happy that I found this place during our trip for my pasta craving. Both pizza and pasta were really..."
Cat
"It used to be best Italian restaurant in South Island and we used to go there regularly, it even had dedicated vegan menu under previous management...."
Raf K
"Lovely food, more than adequate portions and great service within a cosy atmosphere. Will be back for..."
Audi Wong
"We dined as a couple of walk-ins, so sat along the bar. (booking ahead is..."
PJM
"This is the best Italian food I have had in a long time. The pepperoni pizza was delicious along with the pasta (It had capers and olives). Tomas..."
sabrina williams
"Very good main dishes ! The gnocchis were delicious.
However i was disappointed by the tiramisu. And the waitress did not know how to pour wine in..."
Valerie Jacquard
"if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with outstanding food, wine, and service, look no further than Francesca's Italian..."
Maryene Muniz
"The vegetarian gnocchi was yummy! Not a strong Gorgonzola flavor. The mushroom pasta was everyone’s favorite! The pizzas were okay. Braised beef..."
Jessica A
"So delicious! I recommend the 4 cheeses pizza and the polenta..."
Ingrid Lansard
"Fantastic location, vibe, food and service. The beef cheek & lamb were tender, the portion sizes generous, wine choices top notch and the gnocchi was..."
"Been a while since I’ve done a review, mainly out of laziness with work being so demanding! But, dined at Venuti recently and feel compelled to..."
Otago Islander
"What an absolute find, looking for somewhere to dine and we turned the corner and found this treasure. The total experience was 1st class. In an..."
Sharon England
"This is second time our group of 6 have dined at Venuti and we have no complaints. The food; entrees, mains & deserts are well presented and..."
John Hunter
"Very nice service and food. Fresh and tasty. Good portion as well.
Didn't make a booking as only traveled to town on the day and did a quick search..."
蘇翔
"Lovely staff and atmosphere. Went there for a 30th birthday dinner, there were 6 of us, drinks, dinner and dessert was absolutely delicious. Would..."
Sophie Dyson
"First time coming here after craving Italian, best to book as its not a big place and fills up quick, got lucky calling 10 minutes ahead for a table..."
Vee Dimant
"Quite a shame a bunch of people who have never eaten at this establishment have given 1 star reviews due to an old staff member. I have eaten here..."
Jasmine
"Just really small critiques. Food was great had the bruschetta to share which was really good. I had the Venuti special pizza. Definitely no..."
Camy Cheung
"Food was delicious and service was great. Thanks for having..."
Sarah S.
"Delicious food and fantastic warm service. Highly recommend the risotto and Marina pasta, very very good. Perfect way to end our trip in..."
Emersius Lau
"Excellent overall. Food is consistently great like the service. The forest mushroom could be a little larger like it used to be some years ago. The..."
Joe Ninety
"A restaurant that I go to once a year... I really admire the delicious food every time I go. The..."
Julie
"Top restaurant and staff and management are incredible. Good was beautiful. My whole group..."
beverley ellice
"Very friendly stall, outstanding food. Fast service for the quality of food. Would highly recommend and will most definitely be dining..."
Jamie Breeze
"Just delicious! The staff were amazing, helpful, lovely and the food was cooked to perfection! Thank you for a lovely evening..."
T&P Brownlee
"What hidden gem. No wonder it was fully booked. Super happy staff that took time to talk and have a laugh. The food was out of this world. We will be..."
Dave and Brenda Emms
"This has to be the best authentically Italian restaurant in Christchurch. My wife is of Italian heritage and this is her favourite restaurant,..."
Best Dad
"Real Italian food and atmosphere. Amazing food, great..."
Lena Gaponenko
"The food was really yummy and so close to 5 stars except for the brandysnaps which were only filled at the ends and for some reason chocolate sauce..."
Carolyn Williams
"We had a great experience at this restaurant last night. From the hardworking mask wearing (all night long) staff to the delicious food perfectly..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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
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