Great Greek food. In a residential area you will not expect a restaurant to be paired the night we…read morewere there only one fellow was working and he was doing all the cooking waiting busy etc. he did a great job nonetheless and we enjoyed our dinner immensely

Chef was awesome and entertaining . The mixed grill meat plate was all grilled and very flavorful…read more Hummus , baklava and Turkish coffee delicious !

Overall the ambience and service were good and the food was generally fine. The one issue was with…read morethe Gurnard main course, which came with corn fritters. The fish was absolutely fantastic. The corn fritters on the other hand should never have been served. They were burned black, and one taste was enough to inform that they were not meant to be that way. Three stars because I informed the server when our plates were picked up that while the fish was great, the fritters were burnt and inedible - server promised to "inform the kitchen". On paying the bill I was thanked for my candidness in sharing my comments. But I was still charged full price for all the items on my bill. There was no accommodation for serving me effectively a $43 main course that was less than two-thirds edible. An unfortunate showing for what looked to be a promising restaurant.

This place was very busy on a Saturday, but we managed to get a table in the bar by at 6.15pm…read more Not being hugely hungry so early in the evening, we opted for 3 small plates - courgette hummus, salmon ceviche and house falafel. All delicious. I particularly like the seeded biscuits that came with the hummus. We washed that down with a nice Sauvignon, leaving just enough room for a passion fruit mousse {vegan, GF, DF}. A lovely meal, only marred by the ever-increasing volume from neighbouring groups, which by 7.15 had reached the shouting stage, to the point that any music being played was totally redundant! So yes, l lovely food, but try to get a table in the restaurant, not the bar!

An upscale, luxurious restaurant celebrating some Asian fusion ingredients and flavors. It's…read moreprobably a special occasions type of restaurant, though we viewed it more as a welcome meal on our first day off the plane in NZ. If you're having trouble determining what to get, their "Trust the King" tasting menu is a perfect choice. The "Royal" for 100 NZD nets you their best hits plus a dessert as a bonus. With the amount of courses you are given, this ended up being such an incredible value versus ordering all separately. After a final tally, it honestly felt like a highway robbery! Here's what our table received along with expected NZD: Small plate samplers (2): Natural oyster w/ nashi pear, Smoked salmon w/ spinach leaf, galangal, chili jam, and salmon roe Small Shared Plates (2): Wild Venison Carpaccio topped w/ nahm dtok, EVOO, and spicy sesame (32 NZD); Moong dal in mixed seed salad, avocado, and fresh lime (22 NZD) Larger Shared Plates (2): Marinated yellow fin tuna w/ chilli and mandarin, coconut salad (38 NZD); Crispy Pressed Half Duck in caramelized mandarin sauce (62 NZD) Dessert: Lemongrass panna cotta, lime granita, mint (18 NZD) It was a harmonic interplay between different Asian flavors, more Thai heavy than others, and even the local ingredients such as the raw venison entering the foray. They did ask if there was anything we didn't like before serving the meal to which I never thought to mention my aversion to overly spicy food (I was thinking of exotic foods I dislike). And, lo and behold, a lot of options were definitely on the spicier end such as the spicy sesame/ nahm dtok sauce which topped the carpaccio and abundance of red chili shavings in the marinated yellow fin tuna. On the bright side, it did require me slow down which enabled me to truly relish my food. Most everything was delicious even the duck with joyfully crispy skins and dipped in a sweet honey glace (though ever so slightly on dry side in the middle). King of Snake also houses the Monarch Cocktail Bar, to which I ordered a 'Paper Crane' (King of Snake Gin, apple soju, elderflower liquer, sake; 23 NZD) to pair with my meal. A buzzy, floral, and effervescent drink to really lend to the comforting meal.

Nicest Restaurant we've been to in a long while: upscale atmosphere, exceptionally nice ambiance…read morew:super helpful staff. We shared delicious plates and wine. would recommend the prawn dumplings, blue cod, tenderloin steak bites and curry pumpkin. We thought the curry pumpkin was the best!

We arrived at Francesca's Italian Kitchen without reservations, but the welcoming staff member said…read morethat we could eat at the window-facing counter, side by side. Actually, we then got to people-watch as they passed by on the street, while viewing the activity at the restaurant, as well. With the menu offerings focused on pizzas and pastas, we both chose to start with a pear-and-gorgonzola salad, with toasted focaccia for the table. The salad greens were perfectly dressed, and the pears had just the right amount of crunch. I would have preferred a bit more gorgonzola, but I'm quite a cheese lover. The duck ragu risotto was fantastic. The risotto was cooked perfectly al dente, and the rich flavors of the ragu and texture of the duck crackling pieces on top were fantastic. Just note that the portion is large, and two people could easily share one serving of this rich risotto. There's a nice wine selection, with offerings from New Zealand and Italy. What a delightful place and a delicious meal! Book a reservation because, even on a Monday evening, the restaurant fills up.

Wonderful, friendly service. Great menu but not overwhelming with choices. Wonderful garlic butter…read moreserved with focaccia and a nice spicy prawn pasta.

We grabbed a quick lunch along New Regent Street and chose Mashawe for their Mediterranean and…read moremiddle eastern food. It was a very casual restaurant inside with an open kitchen. We were greeted upon entering and had our pick of tables. Decor was simple. I tried the Lebanese smoked wrap which was a large flatbread packed with meat, greens and a quartet of sauces. It was well wrapped in paper and made for easy eating without any mess. My SO got the lamb skewers which was served with sides of rice, salad and pita. A complete meal that was quite flavorful but the meat was not as tender as preferred. Service overall was excellent and food was good for a come back on a future Christchurch trip.

Such an amazing dinner my wife and I had here. We "Trusted the Chef" and were so pleased with that…read moredecision. My wife also had what she claimed is the best cocktail she's ever had. The dinner included kahawai (fish), duck trumpet+elderberry jam, asparagus, black pepper, pecorino, almond, bbq cabbage buttermilk, furikake, caramelised whey and lamb,3 ways. All of it so delicious!

An awesome experience dining at Inati. I say experience, as not only was everything absolutely…read moredelicious, all dishes were precisely crafted. Highly recommend to anyone in Christchurch to experience Inati!

A bustling little spot with solid food! We went during peak dinner hours on a Tuesday, so street…read moreparking was a bit tight and we ended up having to park down a side street and walk a bit, but not too much of a problem. We didn't have a reservation so we were seated at a counter and then later moved to a table. The highlight was definitely the tiramisu --delicious and served with a little scoop of gelato as well. The penne carbonara was also cooked well and tasty. The cannelloni was decent but really packed with spinach --could've used a bit more of the cheese mixed in to balance out the flavor. The burrata appetizer was not my favorite as the inside of the cheese was not very soft and runny. The service was decent throughout and the prices were about what I would expect for the area.

Had a wonderful meal here . We had the tagliatelle in seafood sauce , fried calamari and the…read moreTiramisu for dessert. We were visiting Christchurch would recommend this restaurant. Would recommend making reservations we had to wait inspite of reservations this place is busy Thursday nights too .

Sweet little takeaway place with fabulous food and friendly service. Two tables for seating with…read moregames while you wait. But let's get back to the food. Everything is carefully prepared and portions are generous, and did I mention delicious? Seriously, if you're looking for great souvlaki, falafel, schwarma and more you've got to try Kiwi Kebab. And no, I'm not related to the owners