Best Gelato in Christchurch

5 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 Gelato Lab
The Gelato Lab
94/100 (412 ratings)
Dessert
Italian
Italian
Gelato
Caramelized Fig
Bacco Hazelnut Chocolate
Bacio and Cardamom Apricot & Pistachio
Icecream Sorbet Waffle with Italian Chocolate
Two Scoop in a Cone Chocolate & Dutch Spice
Dark Chocolate
Italian
"My favourite place to go for gelato in Christchurch! The Bacio (chocolate hazelnut) and Hazelnut gelato are to die for! Generous scoops and very well..."
Esther Leong
"Amazing quality gelato. So good and their flavours are tasty. This one was the crema (custard) and passion..."
Paloma Martinez Ocegueda
"Such a great gelato cafe! The flavours are very unique and rich. We tried the Saffron rose and the crème custard gelato, both were amazing! Customer..."
Abbi Herring
"This place is amazing everyone is super friendly the flavours are amazing and so different it’s such an experience. Best gelato store in town,..."
Pants Attewell
"This shop is a hidden gem. Tucked away amongst some corner shops it has some very unique flavours that vary each day. Sizes are reasonable for the..."
Andrew Spackman
"My wife and I try and make it here once a week. The flavours are always changing and they have the most adventures options I’ve seen in any ice..."
Luke Zwiener
"A fantastic range with is rotating constantly. During summer they have 2 cabinets, one for vegans and sorbets and one for full fat gelato. Service is..."
Jack Shewell
"Nice service and wonderful gelato. It is amazing..."
Han yung
"The best gelato. We spent 3 months in Europe earlier in the year and think gelato lab is still..."
Bevan Scott
"Wonderful wee place, is so worth the drive to that part of town, amazing gelato, just like in Bologna. 5 star for you..."
Andy Nikolic
Original Sin
Original Sin
85/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Bar
European
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Northern-Italian
Southern-Italian
International
Central-Italian
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fettuccine Carbonara
Shrimp
Espresso Martini
Beef
Croquettes
Conchiglie
Tiger Prawns
Arancini Balls
Lamb
Duck Ravioli
Pesto
Bombe Alaska
Pasta
Fish
Prawn Pizza
Salad
Cocktails
Fish and Chips
Duck
Fish & chips
Steak
Oyster
Risotto
Calamari
Spaghetti Bolognese
Salmon
Gelato
Blue cod
Burger
Balsamic Lamb Shoulder White Bean Ragout Salami Artichoke Basil Crumbs
Bread
Pepperoni Pizza and Prosecco
Saint honore
Mango daiquiri
Sit down
International
Northern-Italian
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
New Zealand
Bar
European
Seating
Reservations
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere, attentive pleasant staff esp smiley Phoebie.2nd time here and I highly recommend Original Sin. Delicious mouth watering food and..."
Jennifer Churton
"First time coming to this restaurant. the food and drink was great. Also the dessert. And I really like their services, so friendly. i will come..."
Lisa Marselly
"I have only words of thanks for the staff for putting up with 19 latin ladies. Thank you for your patience, kindness and, above all, for the pleasant..."
Alexandra Givovich
"Original Sin offered us a fantastic dining experience that truly captured the essence of Italian hospitality and wholesome cuisine. With a group as..."
Kirk Sargent
"Fabulous cocktails and mocktails, very good food and superb service. Ordered the chilli prawns and the linguine and this didn’t disappoint! Also..."
Chantal McNaught
"Really good food and big portions. They have a lunch meal until 4PM, $20 for any of the pizza options or from the pasta section you can choose..."
Cruz Oliva
"Been here twice now. Once for dinner and once for the cocktail club hour. Dinner was divine! Great staff that night and excellent drinks. Cocktail..."
Bex Smith
"I liked the look, sound and vibe of this place, so we decided to dine in here, we ordered pizza each and it was really nice baked in a pizza over, a..."
Hasnain Nurdin (HAS)
"Although it was quiet, some of the seating area wasn't in use, so we were sat at a bench and stools and not the free tables and chairs we could see...."
Mark
"Lovely Italian meal in a nice atmosphere. We were seated in a booth and it was not too noisy. The Wednesday wine & pasta deal was very good value. I..."
Debbie Dawson
"Live in Hawkes Bay and it was so nice to be at this amazing restaurant. Superb cocktails here and at Kong! Had the rib eye which was cooked to..."
Ed Nikora
"Friendly, helpful and efficient staff and a nice atmosphere. We had the lamb Secondo Condividere slow cooked lamb shoulder for 2 people and it was..."
Kevin Christian
"Terrific atmosphere for the afternoon of the Melbourne Cup. The staff made it a fun..."
Vicki-Anne Parker
"Lovely ambiance, excellent 5-star conchiglie! Good service and dessert too. The rest of our mains were slightly underwhelming though. Good..."
Daniel Collingwood
"This was a very nice restaurant we dined in on a recent visit to Christchurch. I had the Farfalle herb chicken dish and I would definitely have this..."
Ash
"We went for the cocktail lunch. Cocktails lovely, my risotto was gorgeous, the shared platter was good but not enough for 8 people, either they..."
Josephine Jones
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Bar
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Bar
84/100 (931 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Arancini
Chocolate Mousse
Bruschette
Burnt Steak
Pesto
Pasta
Tagliatelle Pasta
Pork
Salad
Crumbed Chicken Breast
Lasagna
Mussels
Mozzarella Chips
Calzone
Garlic Prawns with Chorizo
Ravioli
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Piccata
Gnocchi
Traditional Prochetta
Lamb Shank
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Tiramisu
Steamed Mussels
Bread Platter
Pollo Pizza
Lasagne
Pappardelle Bolognese
Carbonara
Beef
Tiramisú
Gelato
Gelato
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
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
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cannelloni
Sticky Date Pudding
Arancini
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Lamb
Pasta
Montanara Pizza
Bruschette
Salad
Tiramisú
Pesto
Risotto
Gelato
Fish
Salmon
Braised Beef Ravioli
Lasagna
Calzone Paradiso
Spaghetti Bolognese
Braised Canterbury Lamb
Wine
Vegan Cannelloni
Garlic bread
Antipasto Misto
Chicken parmigiana
Polenta
Diavola
Tiramisu
Chocolate Lava Cake
Bolognese
Mocktails
Lasagne
Beef
Gnocchi Verde
Carbonara
Pizza Bread
Sit down
Italian
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
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
Gelato & Tea
Gelato & Tea
80/100 (218 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Japanese
New Zealand
Japanese
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Grape Fruit Yoghurt
Bubble tea
matcha
Death by Chocolate
Mango Colada
Peanut Butter Shake
Cheesecake
Gelato
Taiwanese Black Tea
Ice Cream
Chocolate Oreo Waffle
Fast food
Japanese
New Zealand
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"Their milkshakes are so good! I love their cookie and brownie one, im sure its the oreo cheesecake flavour but with a brownie blended in! There..."
Caroline
"They have delicious and beautiful drinks. The menu is varied and creative. I wish they had stores in Auckland. I will come often for drinks and..."
Chloe Dang
"The maple walnut ice cream was delicious! So was the Biscoff cheesecake. But I can’t recommend the Hong Kong milk tea, it tasted watery and the..."
Grace Nolan
"I had one drink here as my first time, Strawberry Cheese Cake Bubble Tea. The taste is ok, but I expect more than I had. The yogurt was too sour to..."
Erika Astried
"customer service was quick and lines short, however their location takes away from alot of the good atmosphere they had going. Staff were helpful and..."
Emma Johnson
"Headed to Gelato and Tea for an afternoon treat on a hot day and boy did they deliver! My husband got an Oreo cheesecake milkshake and I got a matcha..."
Kiara Wells
"The shop is soo pretty!! I had the peach & apple tea with boba & I really liked it^^ It had a very sweet fruity syrup at the bottom which is very..."
Straw berry
"Beautiful drinks and gelato with friendly, heart-warming service by the manager, as always. My little cousin knows that she’s well looked after..."
Thảo Thạch
"The crème brûlée shake is the best shake ive ever had but the sugar on our crème brûlée was abit too burnt and ruined the..."
Memory Bhangoo
"i go here everyday and order taro milk tea with pearls and staffs are really really fast and has out door sitting area! highly recomanded bubble tea..."
Songii D