Best Bruschette in Christchurch

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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The Monday Room
The Monday Room
91/100 (872 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Duck
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Salmon
Chicken Liver Parfait
Beef Fat Roast Potatoes
Combo of Braised Lamb Cos Salad and Roasted Potatoes
Ceviche Pork
Tapas
Fig and Honey Ice Cream
12 Hour Braised Lamb Shouler
チョコレートムース
じゃがいも
Ceviche
Vegetable Dumplings
Chocolate Moose
Lamb
Cured Fish
Bruschette
Fish
Beef
Pork
Venison Carpaccio
Parfait
Salad
Heirloom Carrots
Lemon meringue
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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..."
Johnny T
Cafe Valentino
Cafe Valentino
89/100 (4489 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Linguine Carbonara
Chicken parmigiana
Tiramisu
Pasta
Mushroom Ravioli
Bolognese
Lasagne
Salad
Lamb Loin
Carbonara
Chili
Mediterranean Salad
Arancini
Scallops
Linguine Siciliana
Lamb
Calamari
Pizza Night
Bruschette
Calamares
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fried Ravioli
Fish
Gnocchi V
Pork
Double Chocolate Pudding
Cocktails
Chowder
Dessert- Tiramisu
Ragu Lamb Dish
Salads
Spaghetti Bolognese
Beef
Beer
Prawns
Seafood chowder
Truffle Fries
Steak night
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
Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters
Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters
87/100 (2207 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Halloumi
Salmon
Cakes
Cold Brew Coffee
Bruschette
Sourdough Toast
Banana Bread
Long Black Coffee
Quesadilla
Scrambled Eggs on a Toast
Eggs Benedict
english breakfast
French Toast
Cheese cakes
Hot Chocolate & Latte
Halloumi salad
Burrito
Corn Stack
Iced coffee
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Filo
Mocha
French Toast
Hau Dumi & Avocado Salad Bowl
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled Tofu with Beetroot Hummus
Toasts
Beef
Oat & Chia Porridge
Shredded Beef Flatbread
Bagels
Café
Café
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"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..."
Pleayo Tovaranonte
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
85/100 (3473 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
European
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Garlic Flat Bread
Cannoli
Chili
Tiramisú
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Clams
Pizza Margherita
Prosciutto
Duck
Bruschetta
Beef Cheeks
Risotto
Antipasto
Lamb Shoulder
Salmon
Beef Cheek Gnocchi
Lamb
House Made Potato Gnocchi
Bruschette
Merino Lamb Shoulder Ragù Pappardelle
Pesto
Polenta Fries Too Die
Beef Carpaccio
Fish
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Limoncello Strawberries
Linguine with Prawns
Antipasti
Prawns
Beef Cheek Gremolata Pecorino
Capricciosa Pizza
Ragu
Squid Ink Linguine
Agnolotti
Beef
Market Fish
Tartufo
Polenta
Pinot Gris
Salads
Tiramisu
Pasta
Lemon Cream
Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza
Italian
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Matt Aldridge
Venuti Cucina Italiana
Venuti Cucina Italiana
84/100 (846 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Scallops
Cannelloni
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Cheesecake
Prawns
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Lasagne
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Peggy McKenzie
Tutto Bene Restaurant Pizzeria
Tutto Bene Restaurant Pizzeria
84/100 (2808 ratings)
Restaurants
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Italian
Tuscan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Salad
Arancini
Scallops
mocktail
Chicken Wings
Beef Cheeks
Risotto
Seafood Fettuccine
Lamb
Bruschetta Clássica
Bruschette
Potato Skins
Pesto
Pizza Bread
Fish
Beef Ravioli
Margarita pizza
Sticky Date Pudding
Chips
The Carbonara
Panna Cotta
Tiramisu
Tiramisú
Spaghetti Bolognese
Sirloin Steak
Spaghetti Roberto
Rissoto
Mama Cake
Lasagne
Beef
Lá Lasagna Polenta
Carbonara
Gnocchi Ai Tartufoli
Cannelloni
Pasta
Frangipani Tart
Prosciutto
Sit down
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Italian
Pizza
European
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
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
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Piccata
Bruschette
Pasta
Traditional Prochetta
Pesto
Pork
Salad
Lasagna
Mussels
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Calzone
Steamed Mussels
Ravioli
Bread Platter
Pollo Pizza
Gnocchi
Pappardelle Bolognese
Lamb Shank
Tiramisú
Gelato
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse
Burnt Steak
Tagliatelle Pasta
Lasagne
Beef
Crumbed Chicken Breast
Carbonara
Mozzarella Chips
Gelato
Garlic Prawns with Chorizo
Arancini
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
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
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Calzone Paradiso
Arancini
Pasta
Braised Canterbury Lamb
Lamb
Bruschette
Salad
Vegan Cannelloni
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Salmon
Antipasto Misto
Lasagna
Diavola
Chocolate Lava Cake
Spaghetti Bolognese
Mocktails
Wine
Gnocchi Verde
Garlic bread
Pizza Bread
Chicken parmigiana
Sticky Date Pudding
Polenta
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Tiramisu
Montanara Pizza
Bolognese
Beef
Tiramisú
Lasagne
Gelato
Carbonara
Braised Beef Ravioli
Cannelloni
Sit down
Italian
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
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