Very quaint bistro in Christchurch. The food, service, wine, and atmosphere were top notch. It's located in a very hip area of the city, too. I would not hesitate to go back there some day. read more

Twenty Seven Steps - what a spot! Intimate space in a lovely location with great service, expansive wine selection and they are happy to make you a tasty mocktail that suits your palate. Now... the food. Epic. Seasonal. Simple. Divine. I started with their marinated tomato salad which was fresh and flavorful. Entree was the steak with potato, onion rings and veggies - absolutely incredible. Naturally I had to save room for dessert and landed on the vanilla crème brûlée (though all the options sounded amazing). It came with fresh fruit and pistachio biscotti and was a great way to round out the meal. I would come back here again and again and again. Bravo!! read more

Twenty Seven Steps - Steak - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

Visited here while on my stop in Christchurch. Easily the best meal I had in town. They're on the second floor, above their sister restaurant, Downstairs. Upon being seated, the server was extremely thorough going over the menu and offered excellent recommendations. I got the duck liver pate and their lamb. Both were incredible, especially the duck liver pate. Will definitely be back if I'm in town again read more

Twenty Seven Steps - Lamb - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

Everything in here was amazing! One of my favorite places! The service is top-notch. They are so attentive and flexible depending on the needs of the table. The food is always on point and priced reasonably. Cute 2nd story location, in a bit of a smaller space but the tables are spaced appropriately and comfortably away from other guests. Make sure to make reservations as they do get quite busy. read more

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Very tasty. Great service. Nice environment. Strong recommended! Too many characters need to do. read more

Twenty Seven Steps - Deer - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

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Cool atmosphere, great service, and the good food. The soup and monkfish was delicious!

Don't get this place confused with the sister restaurant downstairs. Twenty Seven Steps is upstairs (and ONLY upstairs). Tiny place so reservations are highly recommended. I wasn't able to make one but they were able to squeeze me in (party of one) if I finished in less than an hour which I did. Seating is a little cramped in some areas but I appreciate them for trying to accommodate as may guests as they can. Food is fantastic and high quality and pricing is fair. Portions are adequate and I was stuffed. Service is standard. read more

A warm greeting followed by a delicious dinner served by friendly happy servers .... What more can you want ?? I had read about their duck parfait app which to my dismay was not on the menu that night !!! A quiet inquiry and lo &behold , the duck parfait app was delicious !!! Squad leader had a tenderloin and i had rack o lamb in a delicious veg succotash. A delicious meal w/ exemplary service mere steps from Fable Christchurch Hotel. . Highly recommend read more

It's a pretty fully booked place and it's almost impossible to get in without a booking. Luckily enough, the sister restaurant downstairs allowed us to sit down but still order from upstairs. The food is okay I guess. I was way too hyped about it so it was a bit let down that the food didn't live up to my hype. It wasn't the restaurants fault. The service is really good. Food wise, it's not bad at all but I wouldn't necessarily come back again cos it's just fine. But not like Wow kinda food. read more

Twenty Seven Steps - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

Everything really. Staff very friendly but that venison meal was just superb I am booking real early next time to make I can get a table :) read more

My wife and I recently had a nice dinner at Twenty Seven Steps. During our visit I ordered the White Onion, Cider & Apple Soup, the Roast Canterbury Lamb Rack, and the Black Forest & Dark Chocolate Delice. The soup was rich, flavorful, and lightly sweet. The lamb was juicy and tender and paired with a seasoned meatball, savory mashed potatoes, and tender veggies. The chocolate delice featured rich chocolate, fresh juicy strawberries and cherries, and creamy ice cream. Overall, Twenty Seven Steps is a quality spot for a nice dinner. read more

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This darling little restaurant serves fantastic food and very good wine. Reservations are a must! The vegetarian offerings are always excellent, which I appreciate. read more

really wonderful restaurant and wine bar. they have a changing menu that has very unique creations. staff is super friendly and welcoming. sadly i don't live near here, otherwise i would've been here all the time! read more

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Have to thank ChatGTP for the recommendation. What a cute little restaurant with fantastic food. Definitely make a reservation as this place gets busy. read more

Grilled peach salad was exceptional only to be topped by the Monkfish. Excellent sauces, exquisite mix of veggies & greens. The dark chocolate hazelnut tort - delicious. Lovely setting & excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

We made reservation for Friday night for 3. Depsite the place being pretty busy, service was great. They start you off with wonderfully fresh sourdough pumpkin hummus bread. They also had a pretty extensive wine list with delicious selections! The most delicious part of our meal was the chargrilled chicory, cauliflower, dates with a coconut yogurt (tasted like lemon ricotta cheese) and organic greens. We also had the soup or the day - which was yam with spinach and buttermilk topped with amazing pesto. Delicious and warm - perfect for a cold night. We alsohad the special appetizer of the day - scallops with chorizo. The scallops were a tad small - but I always feel like restaurants overcharge for scallops - so this was somewhat to be expected. We finished off with the beef fillet with vegetables, potato and Yorkshire pudding. The beef fillet was cooked perfectly and since we got the leaner cut of meat, they added camembert cheese - yum! read more

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I was lucky to get a table when I walked in around 5:45pm. The restaurant wasn't too busy then but within 15 minutes it was packed! You definitely need a reservation, especially if you're coming in after 6pm. They start you off with a thick piece of herby bread and butter and a jug of lemon water. To drink I tried a glass of the "skin ferment" wine, which I'd never heard of, but the servers insisted it was worth a try. It has a reddish orangey color, kind of like rum punch. And it tastes a bit like fruit juice or cider. It wasn't bad! I don't know that I would order it again with dinner, but it could be a fun drink-outside-with-your-friends wine, like rosé's cousin. For dinner I went with the herb crusted salmon over a bed of roasted potatoes, tomatoes, and capers. It was pretty good, but I wasn't able to finish it. The salmon portion was huge and it was just drenched in herbs; too much for my taste. The potatoes and tomatoes were on point though! Service is friendly, but slow. It took awhile for my order to be taken, and my wine came after my food. Overall a decent dinner. I'd be curious to try some of their other dishes. read more

Twenty Seven Steps - Salmon + glass of "skin ferment" wine - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

Sometimes I am completely surprised by how good restaurant is when it looks more like a bistro - this was one of those times. During our visit to Christchurch we found several interesting places to eat and wanted to make our last night special by choosing this locally well rated restaurant. As the name suggests, you enter by climbing 27 steps to find a very small space with minimalist furnishings of very simple tables and chairs. A small complete bar is to your right as you enter - we were quickly seated at a postage stamp sized table. The menu is basically what the chef fancies to prepare for dinner - so on-line menus just list items that are basic rather than recommended for each evening. I enjoy one of the best prepared filet Mignons I have eaten in a long time and shared some of my wife's risotto and a house made bread to make a wonderful tasting meal! Although they were very busy, our server took her time with us to ensure we got the best of what they had to offer - including a very tasty Pinot Noir fro the region. Highly recommend and will be back! read more

We just happened upon this place during our visit, and last stop, in Christchurch. it seemed slow in dead on the first floor but we were led up to the second floor and saw how packed and lively it was! We decided to split three courses, all were exceptional. The first course we ordered were are the sautéed lamb kidneys, something neither of us have had before and it was so flavorful very tender. We have been so impressed with the meat in New Zealand so we ordered the aged Canterbury 200g beef cooked medium rare. Wow. You will taste nothing like this in the United States. Highly recommend!!!! For dessert, we ordered one of their seasonal selections which had a confit pear, ice cream, caramel popcorn, and praline. All plated so beautifully. read more

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Wow! So many good things to say about this place. Definitely make a reservation as it is a cozy place with limited seating. To begin, the decor is adorable and welcoming; the staff is super friendly and attentive; and the seating is comfortable and cozy. I sat alone, but had great conversation with the different staff. One of my servers discussed my wine tastes before letting me try two before settling on a glass. Both of her picks were spot on AND she let me know that a bottle was open that was not normally open so I could try a glass of that, as well. Really great service there. Let's start with the bread- homemade heaven with butter. Crumbles in your mouth. I don't normally eat bread- this bread is bomb. I was having trouble deciding on the menu since everything that was delivered near me looked and smelled amazing. I settled on the roasted red capsicum tomato and red onion soup with got cheese, terragon and lemon creme fraiche. While not a fan of goat cheese (AT ALL) this was a delight hunt of flavor in a wonderful soup. It's light and creamy but still satisfying and bursting with flavor. They also let me get a *teacup* size since I didn't want to ruin my appetite on the starter. For the main, I chose the Pan fried salmon with capers, garlic crush potatoes, summer veg, and a banana prawns + lobster Marie Rose sauce topped with a cucumber salsa. The salmon fell apart on my plate. Even the roasted tomatoes on the side were amazing. I've had salmon 4 times while traveling NZ- this one takes the cake by far. This meal was fabulous and a great way to close out my New Zealand adventure. read more

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I enjoyed a fabulous dinner with family and friends here. We booked the second sitting (7.30pm) and were seated at a very nice table. There is a blackboard menu and menus on the table, then staff make sure they explain the dishes also - this is very helpful as people receive information in different ways, a good idea. We enjoyed marvellous food - entrees were Scallops, Soup and Pork, then main courses were Angus steak, Venison and Risotto - all were served beautifully and totally divine. We were treated with friendly but professional and respectful service throughout the evening. The serving staff, particularly Natalie, were thoroughly delightful. Natalie paid particular attention to my brother, whose birthday we were there to celebrate. Thank you - I look forward to coming again. read more

Lamb kidney surprised us the most. Rich flavor, well combined, please order one if you feel like trying something new today. Beef fillet is above average. Overall the food was good, but seatings are all very close to each other. You can easily get bumped by people walking by. read more

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We had one meal in Christchurch before leaving the next morning for home and I'm so glad we chose 27 Steps. We walked in at the opening time of 5pm as we didn't have reservations and for the entire hour we were there a handful of tables were seated during that time; Pro Tip: have an early dinner! We had the scallop and chorizo app, 300g rib eye special, and a couple cocktails. The star of the show was the Rib Eye with duck fat and horseradish cream; I have lived in the Midwest US for the past 5 years and I thought it was in definite competition with steak I have had in the meat Mecca, which is saying a lot. Sadly we didn't stay for dessert but they had several that I considered, get one so I can live vicariously thru you. read more

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Excellent dinner. You go upstairs to the restaurant which was a wee bit of a surprise as downstairs is merely a waiting area. Stater we had a superb "special" duck pate and fir main I had a wonderful fresh pea risotto, my partner loved the lamb rack. Sticky dare pudding was easily big enough to share and yummy too. Will be back for sure. read more

Nice atmosphere and recommendation for the Pinot Noir. Servers were very friendly and the lamb was delicious. Came on a Tuesday night at 6pm and it was nearly empty. Highly recommend if you want to have a nice, quiet weekday dinner at a good local restaurant. read more

We dined here on our first evening in Christchurch. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is located upstairs. There is a bar on the lower level as well as a small one upstairs. They serve fresh homemade bread! Your first serving is complementary with your meal order. Otherwise you are charged for second helpings. The food was fresh and delicious. The specials are wonderful. Everything from the starters all the way to the dessert was superb! If we come to NZ again we will definitely come back! Great Date place! read more

Our daughter made this reservation for us while visiting New Zealand and we are so happy she did! It's not easy to find, but oh so worth it. My husband had the Venison and I had the Lamb. Both were cooked to perfection. Our wine from the region was perfect, too. Service was amazing too. If you visit Christchurch, New Zealand, you must eat here, however, make sure you make reservations, since it's always full. read more

This place is delish. We have been here a few times and I've liked everything we have ordered! The wine is good and I didn't feel it was super overpriced. I'm not a big lamb fan but when my fiancé got it, I had to try. It was cooked well, melt in your mouth, and not overly lamby. I know that sounds weird but I find lamb has a very strong, pungent taste. Definitely a must when on new regent street and Christchurch CBD in general. Just don't count the steps and you won't be disappointed. read more

Call. If you can't get through, email. But if you are a foodie and you're in Christchurch, EAT HERE. The food is spectacular. The chef prepares interesting, locally sourced masterpieces paired with an excellent wine list. The two appetizers (entrees for our friends from everywhere else) we chose were a scallop special and the calamari. Both were creative, smart and delicious. The mains were a special risotto of pears and spring onions and ricotta that tasted so much like freshness on a plate, and the venison special, which melted in our mouths. Dessert (embarrassing, I know, that we kept eating) was a blood orange crème brûlée that we just couldn't resist. Service was attentive and fun. Decor is minimal and chic. Get here. Don't miss it. read more

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere upstairs on New Regent St. However, the waitress we had tonight was very abrupt and did not seem very genuine at all. I know it can be tiring working in hospitality but we did not feel like valued customers even though we were paying the $$$ prices. We were hurried through our entree and main, and the request of dessert was hurried. We said no to dessert as we weren't ready, and the bill immediately came to the table. We hadn't finished our drinks and felt like we were just being pushed out the door. We had a reservation by the way, 6pm, Sunday night. Hardly a peak busy night where they are trying to turn people through quickly. Otherwise service was prompt and "polite" enough. But not warm or inviting. Anyway - if you've made it this far - the food was so lovely! I had pan seared scollops with pork belly and a perfectly cooked beef fillet with potato gratin. 4 stars because of the waitress's attitude. read more

Great place hidden upstairs from Main Street of New Regent St. wonderful food and great ambience. Well worth the visit.

This restaurant and the food was amazing. I highly recommend it. Our waiter was Dean and he was extremely attentive and made great food recommendations. This was our best dinner in New Zealand. read more

Incredible rack of lamb. Probably the best I've had! Great service, ambience and presentation. Highly recommended, even if you find yourself in Christchurch for a day or so. read more

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Alright so I hate to be the dissenter but this place was just ok for me. The food tasted great but the portions were exceeding small. I got the lamb rack which was four pieces, each with meat about the size of a cherry tomatoe (see picture). There was a small serving of potatoes and a meatball as well with veggies. At $42, it was definitely overpriced. I have had bigger portions at about half the price for the same taste elsewhere in NZ. The service was hectic and spotty. I think they may have taken the modern European thing a bit too far. read more

Twenty Seven Steps - The meat is the same size as the Cherry Tomato. - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

If you don't have a reservation, come early because they are packed (and with good reason). The food was HEAVENLY - I had the risotto of the day and will dream about it for years to come. The scallops were phenomenal and juicy, I would highly recommend them. The salmon pâté was also delicious. Overall, one of the best meals I've ever had. read more

Wonderful service and the food was awesome. Loved supporting this business in central Christchurch while we were on holiday. read more

Twenty Seven Steps - Cute stop midway up the stairs - Modern European Near Me - Christchurch, CAN

Our whole party of 4. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Risotto, lamb x2, fish. Topped it off with a bottle of wine from Hawkes Hill.

Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. The interior had a good ambience and felt cozy. Had to wait until 7:30 for the theatre crowd to finish dinner but the dinner itself was amazing. We ordered the seared ox tongue special, rack of lamb, risotto, and an affogato with ameratto. Each dish was splendid, especially the ox tongue. Perfectly cooked inside, lightly seared outside. Would recommend to anyone visiting Christchurch. read more

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Had a fantastic meal here. I got the lamb and hubby got the steak--all were delicious and paired wonderfully with wine by our server. Service was also fantastic, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the food, wine, and the general area. Would definitely go back if in the area again! read more

Recommend reservations if you want to attend here. I would give it 6 out of five. The food is sublime and both meals we ordered was as fresh as could be and melted in the mouth. The before dinner bread was so perfectly soft it was like cake. Very nice asthetic to this place and yes its romantic. Meals are higher priced around $40 dollars but you see where the money goes in the quality. Very popular. read more