European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Timaru
7 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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"Amazing food, service & restaurant - definitely deserves a 5/5 :) after a long day of driving from Queenstown back to Timaru on Saturday, 14FEB15, we..."
Gabriela Kolpa-Johnson
"The best food and service anywhere in Timaru. The Oxford are very accommodating for food intolerances too. Top marks..."
Deborah Still
"Stumbled on this wee gem whilst passing through Timaru. Wow, concise yet interesting dinner menu that is modestly priced considering the high quality..."
Jo-Anne Davern Fuller
"We just went there for a work Breakfast with a table of 20+, they opened early especially for us, remembered our names as to place the plates for us..."
Chris Davies
"Food was glorious, drink selection broad, waitstaff were very friendly and served us beautifully. Definitely be coming..."
Dana McNeill
"I had a night out with girlfriends this week. The meal was amazing - pork belly and cheesecake for dessert were perfection. As usual the service..."
Cynthia Stephens
"Great service and excellent food, can highly..."
Mark Prujean
"Had a great lunch here. Nice setting. Very reasonable prices and good..."
Natasha Cleaver
"Loved every mouthful. The staff very professional. A little gem for Timaru. We will be..."
Clare Bell
"Outstanding. Went for a mid afternoon snack. Excellent service - casual, informed and..."
Amanda Brown
"Excellent food. Excellent service. Loved our first dinner in New..."
Claudia Jordan
"Everything perfect. Highly recommend the Vegetarian Steak, it was..."
Sue Perry
"Visited at lunchtime on Monday. Not many eateries were open on that day. Quiet and comfortable place. Fast service. Food was exceptional. We ordered..."
Den G
"We had nice hot chocolate + Chai and lunch it was so memorable experience with postive enviornment and nice view for Indian You should try Chai it..."
Aman Soni
"Arrived without a reservation on Saturday night but seated in about 20 mins. I had the venison and it was fantastic! One of the best meals I have..."
John Mcdonagh
"Beautiful place to go. Staff are so friendly, and the food was great! Definitely recommend the steak! Was the best we have had in..."
Brooke Hall
"Was delicious. Great eat friendly service like how they use seasonal vegetables. Nice place to watch world go by even enjoyed the..."
Shelley Berry
"Had a wonderful meal with a large party. Place was packed and service was as good as could be when so busy. Food was very good and everyone was happy..."
Dianne Jean
"You are in Timaru and want the best food you had in ages? Then go to The Oxfort! Went there twice back to back for dinner and it was fantastic. Do..."
Andreas Szostak
"Amazing service and meal...."
Sonja Read
"Had dinner there tonight with a group of special friends.
The service and staff were excellent and friendly and the food was 150%.
Absolutely..."
graeme gardner`
"Wonderful place to eat. Fantastic food and great wine selection. The staff staff really go out of their way to look after you. Totally recommend that..."
Glen Stichbury
"Enjoyed their brekkie options. We stopped by this place from on our way back to Christchurch.
The place has very good charm and vibes and the..."
Pradeesh Parameswaran
"So yummy can't rate it enough the venison, blue cheese and pear was amazing and I said I'd never eat bule cheese but there was nothing let on my..."
Melissa Eckhardt
"4th time there, Loved it again. Had the slow cooked beef cheek and it was absolutely perfect, also i highly recommend checking what the special..."
Jared Adams
"The food is okay, I guess it may have not just lived up to my expectations. Although the sole was delicious, the risotto with it was a bit bland. The..."
Francis Ridgeon
"Wonderful lunch. Tasty chef pie and risotto. Delicious corn & chorizo. We enjoy the lunch very..."
yy Yu
"Very good food and kids..."
Alice H
"Amazing staff and the chicken was delicious. Who can beat a skillet cookie yum yum..."
"Arrived in Timaru today for a 3-day vacation. This restaurant was close to my motel so I had my dinner here. Steak was okay, average at best. The..."
Edwin Ang
"Spent a few nights in Timaru for work. Had dinner here one night with a few colleagues. For NZ, food was good value and nice portions. Desserts were..."
Paul Dymock
"On a cold and wet winters day we stopped in for food and refreshments and immediately warmed up. Heaters were on and place was busy, a good sign. ..."
phil
"Great place to dine. Over looking Caroline Bay.
Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Food and Beers.
The Seafood Chowder was delicious...."
Sandra Stapleton
"Delicious food and generous portions. I can’t fault them. From excellent service from the staff to the unforgettable food, a small town bar..."
Paola Rapley
"Had the Bay Hill Chicken Curry, not only was it delicious, but it had the biggest chunks of chicken I've ever seen ! Imagine 1/2 doz ping pong ball..."
Stu Jackson
"I will never eat ribs again.... no one could make it beter than bayhill bar. Best I ever had. Impossible to beat. Great service great food great..."
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"Lovely meals tonight. One pan roasted fish with seasonal veg, and one battered fish, fries and salad. Both beautifully cooked and very tasty. Great..."
Julie Storr
"On holiday with my wife, we decided to go to Bay Hill for dinner, we walked in and a young lady approached us, she was pleasant and professional and..."
Nicholas Bassett
"Had a great time with family at the BayHill Bar! It was an impromptu stop and it was a great choice. The sliders and chips were really yummy and the..."
Charlene Smith
"A nice afternoon in Timaru. Listen to music at the sound shell pop up to the Bayhill brewery bar Enjoy a couple of pints with old friends you bump..."
Alan McGill
"Great dinner dining and breakfast experience while staying in Timaru. Good range of food, beers and wines for dinner and excellent, huge..."
Rachael Steans
"I had a crispy squid and that's was so good. I feel I need to go timaru again soon for my squid meal.
And I came to timaru again for crispy squid but..."
Masa
"We had a lovely breakfast with delicious coffee. Atmosphere was great as always and Lisa was a perfect..."
Shirley Read
"Had the Cheesecake which was Berries n Cream, it was delicious & 1 was plenty for 2 of us to share AND reasonably priced @ $15. Heiny llight pint..."
Ange Welch
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FABULOUS FOOD - EXCELLENT SERVICE - friendly & professional. Highly recommend visiting - great food at a reasonable..."
"A proper bakery! Really good quality food and very helpful staff. Highly..."
Araminta Wilson
"There food is great and always friendly..."
Bruce Donaldson
"Been buying pies from the Bread Basket for 20 years and they are always good, steak and mushroom a personal..."
Sales Caroline Mitsubishi
"Great food and..."
Richard Barrett
"Delighted to know I can come by again and collect some of their fresh quiches which I serve for lunch when I have guests and visitors always comment..."
Win Parkes
"Always friendly helpful staff , yummy food, great range, excellent prices, gluten free options,go try it for yourself won't be..."
Christine sole
"Great to have some gluten-free options! Loved the fruit..."
Lisa
"Shortbread Yoyos are devine. They just melt in your mouth without being too sweet or buttery.
Biscuits are nice..."
Michael Peach
"There pies are really good. We had a potato top and steak n cheese...."
Amanda Lewis
"Absolutely love this bakery, partially biased because I once worked there. However, the staff are friendly and the food is made fresh every..."
Shardous
"This is my treat shop. Some very yummy things in this..."
Rebecca Johnston
"Great bakery good selection of pies and cream..."
"Nestled in the heart of Timaru, New Zealand, Steak@CustomsHouse is a hidden gem housed in a stunning Victorian building boasting Grecian-style..."
KATHRYN ERREY
"A fantastic experience and probably the best steak I have had anywhere. Great service from a very attentive and professional front of house guy. The..."
Michael Errey
"Probably my new favorite steakhouse in NZ so far, every is just right, the location and ambiance are impeccable, food id great, the meat is perfect..."
Carl K
"I would regard this establishment with the highest accolades for its culinary excellence. The steak, a sublime showcase of flavor and texture, was..."
Tobias Mills
"One of the best steaks in NZ. Lovely desert. And wonderful wines. Definitely..."
Christine Moyes
"We have experienced the steak house a number of times with friends. Food always superb, atmosphere great for a group or as a couple. Service great..."
Te Puawai
"Lovely meal and relaxing..."
Bailey Barlow
"amazing food,steak cooked perfect,dont normally have pudding but seen one come out so decided to treat myself to a creme brulee and was blown away at..."
reece grkovic
"One of the best steaks I have had for sometime. Delicious, appropriately medium to well done and extremely juicy. (Most places just make it well..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"Food is superb. Friendly service with nice warm fire going. Would definitely go back. I had the duck and the Rhubarb brulee for desert. Wine was very..."
"Visited at lunchtime on Monday. Not many eateries were open on that day. Quiet and comfortable place. Fast service. Food was exceptional. We ordered..."
Den G
"We had nice hot chocolate + Chai and lunch it was so memorable experience with postive enviornment and nice view for Indian You should try Chai it..."
Aman Soni
"Arrived without a reservation on Saturday night but seated in about 20 mins. I had the venison and it was fantastic! One of the best meals I have..."
John Mcdonagh
"Beautiful place to go. Staff are so friendly, and the food was great! Definitely recommend the steak! Was the best we have had in..."
Brooke Hall
"Was delicious. Great eat friendly service like how they use seasonal vegetables. Nice place to watch world go by even enjoyed the..."
Shelley Berry
"Had a wonderful meal with a large party. Place was packed and service was as good as could be when so busy. Food was very good and everyone was happy..."
Dianne Jean
"You are in Timaru and want the best food you had in ages? Then go to The Oxfort! Went there twice back to back for dinner and it was fantastic. Do..."
Andreas Szostak
"Amazing service and meal...."
Sonja Read
"Had dinner there tonight with a group of special friends.
The service and staff were excellent and friendly and the food was 150%.
Absolutely..."
graeme gardner`
"Wonderful place to eat. Fantastic food and great wine selection. The staff staff really go out of their way to look after you. Totally recommend that..."
Glen Stichbury
"Enjoyed their brekkie options. We stopped by this place from on our way back to Christchurch.
The place has very good charm and vibes and the..."
Pradeesh Parameswaran
"So yummy can't rate it enough the venison, blue cheese and pear was amazing and I said I'd never eat bule cheese but there was nothing let on my..."
Melissa Eckhardt
"4th time there, Loved it again. Had the slow cooked beef cheek and it was absolutely perfect, also i highly recommend checking what the special..."
Jared Adams
"The food is okay, I guess it may have not just lived up to my expectations. Although the sole was delicious, the risotto with it was a bit bland. The..."
Francis Ridgeon
"Wonderful lunch. Tasty chef pie and risotto. Delicious corn & chorizo. We enjoy the lunch very..."
yy Yu
"Very good food and kids..."
Alice H
"Amazing staff and the chicken was delicious. Who can beat a skillet cookie yum yum..."
"i went to the pita pit establishment on Saturday at 5:30pm after a long shift at work when i set foot in this facility i was greeted by the..."
Lincoln Harris
"Food was yummy and pita was full . Would have given 5/5 for food if my pita hadnt split in front of my eyes as i was eating it, through no fault of..."
Rebekah Smith
"I have had the eggd sandwich and berry blast smoothie and made a salad as well. All super tasty. Today though I had an amazing lady help me as I..."
Abbi McGrath
"Thank you Decoder and co for letting us in right on closing. The service amazing the food was excellent overall highly recommended
Thank you very..."
Lauren Thompson
"Love this place and the girls always get my order right and it’s sooo good thanks Dakota and Lisa..."
patrice sandri
"Loved Jenny's customer service and the salad was amazing. Well worth the money. We will definitely be back..."
Kan R
"Been coming here for over 6 years now. In that time the place has started to show its age and appears a little worse for wear. The food is OK - as..."
Greg Nikoloff
"Love eating at Pita Pit Timaru, the ladies always so welcome and well trained by Sharon. Always stop in on a Wednesday to have a good chat and laugh...."
Conrad Stoltz
"Helpful and pleasant staff and healthy ..."
Elaine Smith
"Great, friendly staff, who know how to make a good pita 👌🏽 easily the best pita I've had in..."
Greta Norrish
"Customer service was awesome, lively bunch. Food was incredible, fresh and delicious.
Chicken Breast - Small with Aioli and Hot Chilli Sauce..."
Brandon Reihana
"Friendly staff! Nice yummy..."
Nicks Youtube
"A bit of the waiting time, smoothies was slightly thinner than the other pita pit store, but very friendly staff..."
Jenny Zheng
"Clean restaurant and friendly staff. Quick..."
Ben Hendrie
"Friendly staff that made a bloody good pita.
Will definitely be..."
Ryan Mcnab
"That Dakota lady makes the best salads top notch service very pleased, would definitely come..."
Sam Moore
"Super helpful, friendly staff. Bekah was really great at helping us prep food for a biking trip -..."
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