Christchurch Restaurants
$$$$ (over NZ$60)
$$$ (NZ$40 to NZ$60)
$$ (NZ$25 to NZ$40)
$ (under NZ$25)
The above prices are for a three course meal for one, including tax and tip but not drinks.
Annie's Wine Bar and Restaurant
Rustic surroundings, convivial atmosphere, good food, and a superb wine list have made this charming bar and restaurant in the Arts Centre a perennial favourite with locals and tourists alike.
Arts Centre, Gloucester Street
Tel: (03) 365 0566.
Website: www.annieswinebar.co.nz
Price: $$
Brigitte's Expresso Bar
Recently named the best cafe in New Zealand, Brigitte's is worth seeking out in Merivale as it is a good place to enjoy lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. Good selection of wines, fruit juices, sandwiches and cakes, as well as more substantial dishes.
Papanui at Aikmans Road, Merivale
Tel: (03) 355 6150.
Price: $
Canterbury Tales
Located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, this award-winning restaurant featuring a modern décor, fresh and creative cuisine and first class service is one of the best in town. Open for dinner only, closed Monday. Reservations recommended.
Kilmore and Durham Streets
Tel: (03) 365 7799.
Price: $$$$
Dux de Lux
Bar and buffet restaurant serving fresh and tasty vegetarian fare in relaxed surroundings. Plenty of choice, including dishes featuring fish and seafood, pizza, snacks and full meals. Award-winning beers brewed on the premises. Big garden.
Corner of Hereford and Montreal Streets
Tel: (03) 366 6919.
Website: www.thedux.co.nz
Price: $-$$
Indochine
A great new addition on the Christchurch food scene, this trendy restaurant, short-listed as ‘NZ restaurant of the year finalist' in 2005, serves excellent modern Asian food in stylish surroundings. The dim sums are particularly popular, and the cocktail list is an added bonus.
209 Cambridge Terrace
Tel: (03) 365 7323.
Website: www.indochine.co.nz
Price: $$$$
Le Bon Bolli
Popular, award-winning French restaurant in the Arts Centre. Le Bon Bolli features an exciting, cosy brasserie downstairs with an elegant fine dinning restaurant upstairs.
Corner of Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street
Tel: (03) 374 9444.
Website: www.lebonbolli.co.nz
Price: $$$$
Pedro's
Cuisine from the Basque country with seafood featuring heavily on the menu, as well as garlic. Ideal for something a little bit different.
143 Worcester Street
Tel: (09) 379 7668.
Website: www.pedrosrestaurant.co.nz
Price: $$-$$$
Sala Sala Japanese Restaurant
Award-winning modern Japanese restaurant offering sushi and Teppanyaki and other traditional dishes.
184-186 Oxford Terrace
Tel: (03) 366 6755.
Price: $$$
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