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

Delicious Vegetarian Spaghetti Puttanesca. Bold flavors of tomato, garlic , peppers and capers. One…read moreof best meals during my stay in Christchurch. I will be back. Don't miss this gem. Great service and clean and modern ambiance.

While on a recent stay in Christchurch, we asked our friends to suggest the best pizza they could…read morethink of. When they suggested Hells, we were intrigued. We ordered a few different pizzas to share. All of them great. Their thin crust is great and they are not shy on toppings. We appreciated that they had a lot of specialty vegetarian and vegan options to choose from. And we found the different levels of hell (spiciness) a fun twist. The pizzas were, in fact, spicy!

They've always delivered on the predicted time and also have never messed up on special requests…read morenotes for specific food items. Will always order from this place.

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 .

Baretta is one of my favorite establishments in the city for two reasons: 1) the food is amazing…read moreand 2) their outdoor patio bar is a great place to mingle with young professionals in the city. Visit Baretta on a weekend night and be sure you're into the bar well before 10:00 as the line of 20 and 30-somethings extends down the block. If you're visiting for the restaurant and a little taste of Italy in Christchurch, be sure to make a booking a few days in advance. They DO have Entertainment Guide coupons! FOOD: My husband and I started with the grilled ciabatta with parsley pesto and olive jam. The bread was extremely filling, so I definitely recommend sharing with several people. The olive jam was my favorite spread, but the parsley pesto is light and bright and an interesting take on pesto. We decided to split the side salad with parmesan cheese on top and a light balsalmic dressing. It was a crisp salad with a lot of complementary tastes. I ordered the Chicken Leg as my main and it was cooked beautifully: juicy and tender. It was served with pickled pumpkins (which were very interesting) potatoes with ricotta and garnished with radishes. I cleaned the plate! I just wish there had been about one serving less of the pickled pumpkins. My husband ordered the Squid Ink Gnocchi with mussels and calamari. If you enjoy the smell of fish and seafood overload, this is the dish for you. My husband enjoyed it, but the smell was overwhelming for me (a non-fish eater). We opted to pair the meal with a bottle of Chandon, but their wine list is quite extensive and the waiter will be more than happy to offer pairing suggestions. In fact, the waiters at the restaurant are on top of their game. Never was a glass left empty nor were we left alone for too long (but not in a creepy hovering way). He seemed to have his eye on our table at all times which made the evening a breeze. Step outside before or after your meal to enjoy a cocktail from the patio bar. Often there is live music playing and heated tables to relax on. What's the catch for the place? Be prepared to hand over your first born child with the meal as it ain't cheap. But quality food and impeccable service comes with a price.

A fun night scene for 18 and ups to socialize and drink. It has a classy feel with a pretty outdoor…read moresetting. There is a dress code, so make sure not to wear sandals or casual clothes. I have watched friends get turned away at the door for even wearing nice tennis shoes!

Does it get any better? Beautiful and authentic Italian food…read morein a size I, for once, couldn't finish. We stopped in on a Wednesday night, quite late and they were able to take our last minute booking before the kitchen closed. Fluffy gnocchi in a tomato and Basil sauce scattered with Parmesan. Tender slices of veal on seasonal vegetables Rolled pork loin, the star of the night. A truly giant but very tender and tasty piece. The staff were friendly and efficient and quite lovely with our group of five. The atmosphere is cozy and family friendly but quite large. Fabulous race of wind of wine and spirits. Even if you just want to pop in and out, call for a a booking and try Casa Nostro, I know I'm going back.

This restaurant was highly enjoyable but the price to taste ratio was simply not balanced. A small…read moreaverage bowl of fries was definitely not worth $10. But the taste was great and recommend the pizzas. Also filling portion sizes which is always a bonus!

Attempted to eat here but kitchen was closed 45 minutes before closing time. Looked really good but…read moredisappointing for sure.

Fresh handmade pasta and sauces. Visiting from USA and we had an excellent dinner. Service was…read morehelpful and cheerful. Chicken Rose Pasta was fabulous.

Avoiding Asian food due to visiting there the next week, I found this restaurant within walking…read moredistance of my hotel. Inside was cozy, as the fireplace was decorated for Christmas. How pretty! I told the waitress to "bring me something sweet and white," for a wine, and that she did. There are two sizes of wine offered (see lines on your glass), and I chose the smaller one. I was brought riesling (see photo), which was light, sweet, and had a clean finish. It was just what I wanted! I give 3 stars because of the spaghetti carbonara. It was quite oily, and the balance of pasta vs the mushrooms and bacon was not correct. My bowl was still 1/3 full of the other stuff even though I'd finished the pasta. Furthermore, the top layer of parmesan melted and hardened, to the point of being inedible. If you're Italian, you may want to ask for no cheese on top since this isn't done in Italy (at least where I was in Rome, Florence, etc). I also ordered the side of salad greens. I wasn't told it came with dressing or what kind (normally don't eat dressing), so I was surprised to see a brown gravy-like substance on top. It turned out to be a balsamic vinegar based dressing, but be sure to specify if you're particular about dressing. I wouldn't mind coming here again but also wouldn't mind skipping this place next time. My whole meal cost $42, including the wine. On to the next!

Got off train in Christchurch at just after 7pm, Saturday evening. This place had high reviews on…read moreTrip Advisor. We were not impressed. The service eh, we have had better. Trust me we have eaten at quite a few places since we have been traveling. We ate outside and the manager couldn't get the heater to work so no heat. The Long Island Ice Tea didn't do the trick either!! I mean so people get heated up when drinking. It didn't happen for me at all. We were served our food and the waitstaff person did not even check on us. We had to chase her down for our dinner tab. My husband had the spaghetti and I had the ribs.

My colleague and I dropped in the other night for a pizza and beer! It was the best pizza I have…read moreever had - thin and crispy proper Italian style ( and freshly needed dough) cooked in a wood fire oven. It was so good I dropped in for brekky and enjoyed a fabulous cappuccino and an awesome wood fired brekky bagel. This is a gem located underneath the waves blue Deloittes building on the corner!

Really good pizza's, great environment to hang out and eat some really good food.... Craig Owenread more

Bad service! In fact NO service! We waited over 20 minutes for someone to take our order but were…read moreignored by all wait staff. We left! Don't waste your time or money!