Best Antipasto 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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Kaiser Brew Garden
Kaiser Brew Garden
93/100 (1287 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
International
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Pizza with a Porter
Fresh Oysters
Bacon Bagel
Pulled Pork Pizza
Garden Salad
Hazy Ipa
Calamari
Tasting Paddle
Margherita Pizza
Cocktails
Antipasto
Fried chicken
Whiskey Tasting
Pepperoni Pizza
Kumara Fries
Fried calamari
Bratwurst & Chorizo
Blackened Broccoli
Crispy Chicken Pork Belly and Grilled Broccoli with Black Garlic Paste
Chicken and Plum Pizza
Smoked Salmon
Sit down
International
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Visiting from Scotland. Friends we hadn't seen fir 40 years live here and too us to this restaurant. Staff really quick and friendly. Pulled pork..."
Arendalldcc Dcc
"Great food! Nice service! Awesome vibes! Our new go-to place whenever we want to chill on a..."
Franxia Peru
"We had a good time at the Kaiser Brew Garden this 10th June - although cold outside, their external seating is nicely heated. Enjoyed their tap beer..."
Deepak Sharma
"Food and drinks are great. Cozy atmosphere. Very fast..."
Osky Chiam
"Went to Kaiser last night for my partner’s work function and had such an incredible time! In particular I wanted to express how amazing one of the..."
Zeinab Al-Hasani
"🍻🇳🇿 Visited Kaiser Brew Garden in River Market for a taste of New Zealand's finest brews. Located on the second floor, this place offers a..."
M Hoogerheide
"Would definitely recommend coming here for a feed and drinks with friends and family. Our food was delish and that Fried Calamari, best Fried..."
B Baker
"I have lived in Christchurch for over 15 years, I can tell you this is definitely the place to come if you’re visiting. If you live here also,..."
Ashley Sparrow
"Great beer and delicious food in a beautiful setting - what's not to love? Add in your friendly, helpful staff and this place is damn near perfect...."
Hannah Lawrence
"What a fantastic place to eat. Unfortunately, we ate all the food before I could get some pictures, but rest assured, the pizzas are to die for, as..."
Thomas Howlett
"Pizza was yummy but really thin. Staff were friendly and even took a photo of my partner and I for us - thanks! Was really dark in the outside..."
Caitlin H
"We enjoyed a fantastic lunch here. Great service, beer and food. A great atmosphere with friendly attentive, happy staff. The calamari was the best I..."
Andrew Denham
"Had my Birthday dinner and drinks here on Saturday and hands down 110% GREAT SERVICE, GREAT FOOD AND GREAT DRINKS. Awesome recommendations from the..."
R J
"Lauren was an excellent server. Very helpful with our food orders. Nothing was too much..."
Nichole Delaney
"Lovely beer terrace and atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. Great beers, the beer flight/paddle board is a must. We didn't order food but we saw..."
Chloe Dixon
"This place is SOOOO good that we went back the next night. Beer is great, gins are delectable, calamari is absolutely superb (and so are the fries..."
Helen Tweedie
"Our waitress Emily was amazing, she was super friendly and patient when asking about all the different drink/food options. Such a..."
Racheal Taula
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
85/100 (3473 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Agnolotti
Beef
Tiramisú
Tartufo
Polenta
Pizza Margherita
Bruschetta
Salads
Tiramisu
Antipasto
Pepperoni Pizza
Pasta
Beef Cheek Gnocchi
Cannoli
Salad
House Made Potato Gnocchi
Tortellini
Chili
Merino Lamb Shoulder Ragù Pappardelle
Tortelloni
Clams
Duck
Polenta Fries Too Die
Prosciutto
Risotto
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Limoncello Strawberries
Beef Carpaccio
Beef Cheeks
Salmon
Beef Cheek Gremolata Pecorino
Linguine with Prawns
Lamb Shoulder
Capricciosa Pizza
Lamb
Squid Ink Linguine
Bruschette
Market Fish
Pesto
Fish
Pinot Gris
Antipasti
Prawns
Lemon Cream
Ragu
Garlic Flat Bread
Pizza
European
Italian
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