Best Sourdough in Christchurch

2 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 White Rabbit Garden Cafe
The White Rabbit Garden Cafe
96/100 (503 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Loaded fries
Cappuccino
Mince pie
EGGS BENE
Sourdough
Chicken Waffles
Pancakes
Carrot
Iced Chocolate
Deluxe Shake
Salmon
Home Made Sausage Roll
Chunky Club Sandwich
Rocky Road Lolly Cake
Rusti Club Sandwich
White Chocolate Raspberry Roll
Weekly Soup
Café
New Zealand
Café
European
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A lovely atmosphere with with friendly staff and unique decor. There was a great selection of both menu and cabinet foods. Many options had something..."
Brie Liberty
"The first time we went there the coffee was great. The second time we were there the coffee was less than spectacular, and there was a 20% holiday..."
Jeremy Price
"Very good pies. Good coffee. But unfortunately we haven’t had the chance to try their food as kitchen closed at 2pm on Saturdays (door closes at..."
Rafa Loves Travel
"What an awesome unique cafe. The cheese scone was perfect as was the coffee. The owner very humorous and honest. Accidentally overcharged us but came..."
John Miller
"Had the most beautiful coffee and chicken waffles today. Chatted with the staff and owner who were all so lovely and inviting. Charlie the cat was a..."
Caitlin isobell
"Super cute cafe with unbelievable sweet treats. Very friendly staff. I had a white chocolate raspberry muffin and mocha! Both were great. Perfect..."
Michelle Marshall
"This is such a quaint place with a terrific atmosphere. The food was a delight. Very unique and well presented. Very friendly owner and wait staff...."
Libby Sumnz
"Stopped off to use the facilities and a bite to eat. Tables outside are a bit basic but there is a back section which would be nice with more tables/..."
Sean Moore
"Have called in on the odd occasion under it's many identities over the years when heading to or from Akaroa, the food, coffee and staff have always..."
Brian Appleton
"Highly recommended. Six of us has brunch here and we had; scrambled eggs with bacon on sourdough bread, toasted sandwiches and 'spaghetti' pancakes...."
Gary Eckstein
Curator's House Restaurant
Curator's House Restaurant
90/100 (1623 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
European
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Angus Steak with Roast Potatos and Side Salad
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Vegetarian Platter
Pork
Prawns
Tomato
Chicken dishes
Sourdough
Venison
Beef
Chorizo Burrito
Tasting Plate
Prawn
Tarta de Santiago
Sausage
Tapas Plate
Wedges
Squid
Salad
Chili
Almond Tarte
Potato
Torte
Clams
Frozen Vegetables
Chocolate mousse
Duck
Paella
Paella
Calamari
Tapas Tasting Platter
Patatas Bravas
Mussels
Shareable Tapas
Croquettes
Calamares
Pepitoria Chicken Empanada De Carne
Garlic Prawns
Sit down
Spanish
Grill
European
Mediterranean
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We've visited here twice in recent weeks and plan to go again. Note that the menu Zomato has, and indeed the menu on the restaurant's own website, is..."
Janice Lester
"Had coffee here, fast service but you will have to pay inside after eating. Not quite sure if this is their practice here in..."
Dianne Tan
"This was a lovely place to stop and have something small to eat. The waiters and waitresses were so accommodating and friendly. The price was alright..."
MmmFood
"This place is beautiful, the building itself is gorgeous & its nestled amongst gardens along side the Avon river with a lovely outdoor seating area...."
Sarah S
"Finally after walking pass the curator's house many times when we visited the garden, we finally entered the restaurant. We had dinner here for our..."
Ernie Huang
"I was here from an invitation to a wedding reception, thanks to my generous friends I could have this fancy meal experience for the 1st time. (And..."
Caroline
"Would very much like to record complete satisfaction with this charming restaurant ;recently had a very large  function upstairs at  The Curators..."
Alison Keiller MacDuff
"My partner and I had a lovely experience for dinner tonight. I booked early and request a quiet table. We ended up with the "honeymoon table" in a..."
Kelly Wood
"Enjoyed dinner with family there on a Sunday evening next to the open fire by the bar. The staff were helpful and always on hand. The food was..."
Sean
"Great view, good beer and calamaris... Nice atmosphere on a summer afternoon. We did not get to try their proper food menu but the only thing I guess..."
Harvinder Singh
"I have been there twice for dinner and lunch! Love traditional Spanish food there! They are amazing! Tapas there are just over my expectation...."
Frida Dai
"Lovely lunch with tasting plates, lovely Spanish flavours lots to love about this menu, little pricey but worth it for the ambience. Will be back..."
Brad Sherry
"An important international guest was entertained to a splendid dinner at the Curator's House in October 2013. The attention we received was..."
Margaret Austin
"Just had a wonderful lunch- heritage building, views onto the botanic gardens in full bloom, sunny day- magic. Chirozo lunch dish very nice, tad..."
Andy Evans
"We went to the Curator's House while visiting Christchurch, the place was great. A real treat, it's rare to find a place with such character in..."
Mike Oconnel
"Me and my wife dined at the Curators House the other evening. It was our wedding anniversary. We went on a week-night but the place was still pretty..."
James Macklin
"We eat out A LOT. We often entertain business guests from overseas and we found the service to be unobtrusive, yet attentive. The food was fantastic...."
Anne Lindsay-Sanders
"What a lovely find! This is a charming eatery located in the Botanical Gardens. The food was fabulous, we had a Tapas sharing plate, the calamari was..."
Lillian M
"So delightful to spend our few remaining hours left in Christchurch with lunch at the Curators House Restaurant. Very charming and hospitable hosts,..."
Andrew Karl
"Came here for dinner - when we walked in we had some super friendly ladies seated us. We started off out, but then it was cold and asked to go in -..."
Marene F
"We ordered the shareable tapas and enjoyed every crumb of it. Each dish was perfection and they complimented each other. Our server, an English..."
Lisa Baker
"If you don't base your experience off of 5 star service, definitely impressed with the service received. Wish I could remember the gentleman's name,..."
Matt Welford
"Boutique yet interestingly Spanish influenced place, great for sitting around the outside (if it wasn’t raining cats and dogs) and enjoying some..."
Carl K
"Had a splendid evening here! We had the last reservation of the night and were still treated with incredible service. The food was immaculate, fresh..."
Ellie Monk
"Nice place. Food is good. Pricing is not too bad for the location in town. One portion of the main dish is enough to be satisfied with the meal...."
Vilgelm Grenz
"We went on a Saturday afternoon just after lunch for some nibbles and drinks. It was a bright sunny day so we sat outside and enjoyed the view around..."
Emma Collins
"While most of the meals delivered to our table looked good and tasty, my own choice of main, the seafood casserole fell miserably short on taste and..."
Liam Barr