New Zealand
23 restaurants in Christchurch recognised by Cuisine Good Food Guide and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.
2 guides · 1 Hereford St., Christchurch
Cellar Door in Christchurch's Arts Centre pairs a long wine list and daily tasting flights with a seasonal European menu.
1 guide · 40, London Street, Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula Community, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8082, New Zealand
Woodfired Neapolitan pizza crafted with 30-hour fermented dough at Christchurch’s Lyttelton harbourside destination.
1 guide · 24, Welles Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Seasonal plates, rotating wines, and a neighbourhood wine bar vibe in Christchurch’s The Welder.
1 guide · 1/128, Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A Michelin Bib Gourmand winner on the edge of Rauora Park, serving shared Euro-inspired plates and focused Tuesday pasta rituals.
1 guide · 158, Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A recognised Christchurch destination offering an all-day kitchen, seasonal local dishes, and weekly pasta nights.
1 guide · Gatherings, 2, Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand
An intimate Christchurch dining room where Chef Alex Davies lets seasonal ingredients and weekly menus take centre stage.
1 guide · Gin Gin, 4-6, New Regent Street, New Regent Street Precinct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A cocktail-focused spot on New Regent Street recognized by the Cuisine Good Food Guide for its polished atmosphere and handcrafted sharing plates.
1 guide · INATI, 48, Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Chef Simon Levy and Lisa Levy bring avant-garde flavours to a central Christchurch space. Discover award-winning dishes built on local produce.
1 guide · King of Snake, 79, Cashel Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Award-winning Euro-Asian cuisine and panoramic river views define this Christchurch destination.
1 guide · Kinji, Greers Road, Bishopdale, Fendalton-Waimari-Harewood Community, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand
Discover KINJI in Christchurch, a Cuisine Good Food Guide Destination celebrated for its chef's omakase selections, fresh sashimi, and curated sake list in the suburbs.
1 guide · Lillies, Saint Asaph Street, Phillipstown, Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8240, New Zealand
A focused menu of wood-fired pizzas and seasonal plates meets craft cider and wine in a Christchurch warehouse.
1 guide · 2, Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand
Owner Robert Fairs leads a relaxed kitchen delivering honest, seasonal Canterbury cuisine with a focus on local produce and thoughtful pairings.
1 guide · Manu, 151, Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Manu in Christchurch offers contemporary Pacifica and Asian cuisine rooted in manaakitanga, featuring bold dishes like manuka-smoked lamb and award-winning Kai Tahu woks.
1 guide · MAPU Test kitchen, 8A, London Street, Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula Community, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8082, New Zealand
Chef Giulio Sturla serves eight seasonal courses at six seats in a hidden Lyttelton alley. A curated New Zealand kitchen built on trust and craft.
1 guide · Miro, 176, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Miro offers smart-casual modern New Zealand cooking in Christchurch's 1934 heritage building. Head chef Troy Tolentino delivers seasonal Canterbury dishes like chicken liver pâté with plum gel.
1 guide · 165, Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A warm Christchurch spot blending Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours with local Canterbury produce. Recognised for its Bib Gourmand and Destination award.
1 guide · ROCA, 134, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central, Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A Christchurch venue celebrated by the Cuisine Good Food Guide for its wood fired Mediterranean dishes and shared plates.
1 guide · Story, 8, New Regent Street, New Regent Street Precinct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
A 22-seat kitchen led by Chef Shafeeq Ismail delivers seasonal Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and a communal tasting experience in Christchurch.
1 guide · Flock Hill Lodge, West Coast Road, Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand
Chef Taylor Cullen transforms Flockhill’s garden harvest into award-winning modern New Zealand cuisine across an alpine dining room.
1 guide · 79, Cashel Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Discover Sweet Soul Patisserie in Christchurch, a sister-run venue celebrated for its intricate French-style desserts and acclaimed high tea experience.
1 guide · 76, Malcolm Avenue, Beckenham, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand
Discover how Nick and Sarah Freeman built a family run Italian kitchen in Christchurch, celebrated by the Cuisine Good Food Guide.
1 guide · 210, Huntsbury Avenue, Cashmere, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8022, New Zealand
A relaxed vineyard restaurant near Cashmere offering seasonal sharing plates, estate organic wines, and Christchurch city views.
1 guide · Twenty Seven Steps, 16, New Regent Street, New Regent Street Precinct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Climb twenty seven steps to discover a quietly confident seasonal cuisine recognized by the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Guide.
