All Star Dining In Ōtautahi
The rumours are true, Christchurch is a city home to all-star skies, all-star chefs and all-star dining. Here are some of the must visit restaurants for those who love food and a special dining experience.
Rooftop Dining With Starry Views
Get close to the stars with one of these rooftop spots for delicious food, tasty drinks and sparkling views.
One
A part of Christchurch City Hotel, The One Restaurant and Bar is a great spot to enjoy some beautiful evening views. The sophisticated fit out creates a cosy vibe inside, but for spectacular city skylines be sure to head up to the rooftop. Enjoy a selection of rotating specials from the menu, or simply sip on something delightful as you soak in the sights.
Mr Brightside
Creative cocktails, happy hours, tasty menu offerings and spectacular city views sound like your kind of spot? Located at the top of the iconic heritage Public Trust Building, Mr Brightside has taken the city by storm with its cool vibe and special rooftop view.
Pink Lady
Perched up high and with 360 degree views of the city, Pink Lady is a special spot to spend an evening. Watch the lights of the city turn on and the dark sky appear as you sip on the signature Pink Lady cocktail (complete with pink candyfloss!) and indulge in a selection of small or large plates, perfect for sharing.
Five-Star Dining
For a special occasion dining experience, check out one of the flawless fine dining offerings in Christchurch – expect five-star food and five-star service.
Inati
Sat around the chefs table, a dining experience at Inati is exactly that – a true experience. With seasonally inspired tasting plates, the highest quality produce and Canterbury sourced ingredients, each dish is prepared with upmost skill and care. You will definitely be able to taste it!
Gatherings
A small and cosy restaurant that packs maximum punch, Gatherings is the ultimate in thoughtfully produced food and a beautifully curated and ever-changing menu. Focusing on organic and seasonal vegetables, sustainable caught fish and natural wine, this intimate spot leaves no detail out.
Chillingworth Road
Offering a full dining experience, Chillingworth Road is the place to go for a true dining journey. The award-winning kitchen produce a formal evening menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and five-star dishes. You’ll feel you have escaped real life for a few hours when settled into the elegant dining room.
Mapu
No opening hours, no menu and only a chefs table with five seats… welcome to Mapu. An experimental test kitchen located in Lyttelton, this creative outlet for Chef Giulio Sturla is the ultimate foodie experience. Listen to stories about the dishes you are served and connect with one of Christchurch’s most skilful and passionate chefs.
Londo
A small space that is intimate, warm and welcoming, Londo delivers big on flavour and quality. Delicious food and drinks to match, the kitchen prides itself on strong relationships with its local producers to ensure only the best ingredients are used on the small but mighty menu. A must visit for those who enjoy thoughtfully curated meals and a lowkey atmosphere.
City Night Lights New Regent Street
One of the coolest little streets in the city, New Regent Street is a haven for talented chefs to call home. Here are some of the top spots to visit.
Story
An intimate space that invites you to settle in and relax, Story is located on the charming New Regent Street. The dining experience is of the highest quality, with a set menu taking away the task of having to choose what you’re eating. Arrive and be taken care of by the talented team, with a delightful offering of dishes completely unique to each night.
Twenty-Seven Steps
Climb up the steps and enter a world of elegance at Twenty Seven Steps. The cool and relaxed interior has an old-world charm twist, making this an easy place to settle into for a few hours of great food and drinks to match. A seasonally inspired menu offers a blend of unique and classic flavours, and the wine list is top notch.
Gin Gin
Matching the colourful street it calls home, gin gin is beautifully designed to fill each guest with joy as they enter through the doors. Pink and green, velvet and suede – the whole place is a dream for the eyes. Specialising in gin means you are spoilt for choice in the cocktail department, but don’t forget about the menu. It is delightfully good, especially for sharing.
