Absolutely delicious, so fresh, the presentation was beautiful and the food was perfect. Such a…read morecute spot as well. Definitely will go again! We had the sample platter, curry, and stir fry. The waitress was so lovely and we really felt looked after. Such a great spot!

This is a vegetarian's perspective. Went in craving some hot soup or curry, but we were told that…read moreall their curries, even the vegetarian options, come with shrimp paste. To me shrimp paste is not vegetarian, so curry was not an option for us. So we ordered pad thai instead, along with pad puk, a vegetable stir fry in vegan sauce. Instead of a side of rice, I ordered roti for the stir fry, but the roti was way too oily; after the first bite I couldn't have any more of it. The pad thai was good, and the stir fry was good as well. Too bad they didn't have any soups or curries that could be made vegan, since that's what we were craving in the first place. The place is quite cozy with small tables for two, and service was good.

Just in Christchurch for a night and looked for something beyond burgers and fries. The chicken…read moretangine was moist and tender with delicious couscous. The parcel we ordered was also very good- would come back for sure. Be sure to order the assorted dips tapas!

I love this place. I live nearby and it is a total asset to the neighbourhood - I use it both as a…read morecasual place to drop in when I don't feel like cooking, and also to take friends from out of town to show off the amazing tannery. The wine and cocktail list is refined but comprehensive, and the tapas are awesome - delicious, sophisticated, ranging from light (pickled vegetables with fresh herbs, or pil pil prawns with garlic confit) and fresh to sticky, fried yumminess (Yorkshire puds, braised beef cheek croquettes). The decor is also beautiful and original and if you're lucky there will be a piano player in the house, giving it a luxey, retro lounge bar vibe.

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.

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!

Velvet burger is a good burger place with a decent menu. I ordered the luxe bird which had good…read moreflavor and a bit of a spicy kick. My table also ordered the fried pickle chips, which might've been the best part of the meal. Overall, everyone enjoyed their burgers and were happy with their orders.

It's not the fault of the burger itself. All wrong is the staff. When I entered, three of them were…read morein the kitchen being not that friendly. One male staff came over to speak to me. I am a foreigner visiting here could hardly understand what he said especially he spoke so fast. He spoke to me with food in his mouth, and the more terrible thing is that he almost "forced" me to order chips even drink, apologised to me after I asked if the price for the big bro concludes the chips(absolutely not) but the way he speaks is "do you like skinnies or fatties".. well this meal is the first meal I have in Christchurch after I landed. Perhaps I got this experience just because I am Chinese.

Best cafe experience I've ever had. The guy behind the counter was super friendly without being…read morecreepy and the waiter was hilarious entertainment while joking with all the tables he was serving. I ordered a peice of Spanish omelete for $9 which came out 50% bigger than I assumed it would (a slice and a half) as well as a side of greens. It was warmed to perfection and came out just after my coconut milk latte. The coffee was strong and tasty. Heaps of tables inside and outside, good for families or a solo traveler, like me. Everything was perfect!

Alway polite, fast ,fresh and tasty. Whenever I'm at the Colombo i have to have the best sushi in…read morechch.