Halal Restaurants in Christchurch
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Christchurch
Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales is known to serve its diners with the best of everything. From pleasant atmospheres to great food and award winning edible pieces of art, the restaurant is a model of perfection from every angle. With a meal for over NZ$ 50, diners get an opportunity to try various blends of spices on the ever changing menu and to taste the best of New Zealand from the best providers.
Christchurch
Pedro’s
Tastefully decorated on traditional Spanish crockery are New Zealand’s most divine Spanish dishes prepared under the watchful eye of Pedro Carazo. For 30 years, Pedro has maintained his restaurant as a comfortable retreat for diners who enjoy the chatter in the air and the delicious food together with the owner’s hospitality. Sea food is the specialty here topped with lots of seasonings and garlic.
Christchurch
Pescatore
An attentive service, an ambient place and a superb menu are what Pescatore prides itself on to attract valuable customers who are regulars at the restaurant. Pescatore offers a 10 course menu with the most elaborate food settings and tastes unmatchable in all of Christchurch along with an expensive wine lists.
Christchurch
Rotherams
Let yourself be spoiled by the most hospitable service, tasteful food and a very impressive wine list, all from the gifted chef and owner of Rotherams. Visited by most locals on very special occasions, this gem of a restaurant offers nothing second best from its well selected ingredients to the artful presentation of its meals and the memorably romantic time diners spend here.
Christchurch
Bodhi Tree
The only Burmese restaurant in all of New Zealand, Bodhi Tree creates quite a stir in the locals and tourists for its spicy and unique dishes that are seasoned with exotic herbs bound to tingle your taste buds. Meals are served in small servings that ooze specialty and dare you to order more and more. Because of its demand, there is always a crowd waiting to be seated at the Bodhi Tree so remember to make reservations to enjoy these traditions from Burma.
Christchurch
Flying Burrito Brothers
The spiciest food in all of Christchurch with the biggest selection of tequila in all of New Zealand is housed inside this small den. Mexican herbs and spices are generously used in the meals that will quite certainly make one ooze out smoke! Though the interior is too extravagant, Flying Burrito Brothers has a very loyal clientele that stops by every now and then for a drink and a hot spicy meal on an adventurous day. Main course meals may go up to NZ$40.
Christchurch
JDV
Taste a fine blend of New Zealand’s specialties at the JDV where the chef is notoriously known for his favorite spice and herb blends. Be ready to be surprised by the unexpected flavor mixes that taste all too good to be true. The aura here is as eccentric as the chef’s combinations but the place will welcome you warmly and ensure that you have a good time.
Christchurch
Portofino
A savvy mix of excellent service, reasonable good quality food and presentable staff, Portofino has a huge client base that is ever hungry for its tasty Italian servings. With an established restaurant in Auckland, Portofino has been much awaited in Christchurch by locals because from an extravagant wine display to good interior, the restaurant oozes class and warrants a perfect dinner on a table of two.
Christchurch
Simo's
Simo’s Moroccan born chef, Mohammad Abbari, has his own way of making diners enjoy their food, ‘savored slowly and with immense pleasure’ he puts in. The rich dishes served at Simo’s are worth the time to be savored slowly so that one feels the melting of all herbs and spices for the chef’s creativity to unravel. Pick a free day to visit Simo’s and make an event out of your dinner time
Christchurch
Tutto Benne
A new eatery by an established chain, the Tutto Benne has an elaborate menu of pizzas, pastas, risottos and traditional favorites of Italian lovers. Located in the heart of Merivale, the restaurant is small but extends great service and value meals for NZ$ 20. Try one of the 15 types of pizzas or the mouth watering veal and end your meal with some delicious tiramisu to top off the evening.
Christchurch
Ace Wasabi
Combining impeccable Japanese food and service at the most reasonable cost throughout Christchurch is Ace Wasabi. The dishes served here are typical Japanese like sushi and noodles and have great flavor if you have a taste for Japanese specialties. The place, located in the inner city, is small and personal and adds to the charm of friendly service here. A wholesome meal may be bought here for NZ$16.
Christchurch
Brigettes Espresso Bar
Always overbooked for its scrumptious brunches, the Brigettes has a knack for offering delicious food that more than covers up for the moderate service. The place is full of people who love its personalized and homely interior. For NZ$ 16, Brigettes café is one of the best choices for breakfast, lunches and dinners with friends and family who simply fall in love with the warm atmosphere. Timings: Monday 8 30am to 6pm; Tuesday- Saturday 8 30am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Christchurch
Dux de Lux
Young, adventurous and laid back. If you are all these things, the Dux is your place to be. With live jazz music on weekends, satisfying NZ$ 20 meals and 30 years of stories to tell, Dux is a famous hangout restaurant cum pub in Christchurch which is mostly crowded with the youth and young adult population of the city. The courtyard setting of Dux is the most pleasing and wanted on pleasant nights because of its open and lively atmosphere.
Christchurch
Le Café
With a menu lined with refreshing light meals like nachos, burgers, pizzas and Caesar salads, Le Café is a regular coffee hangout for its die hard customers. Though small and crowded, the café prides itself for fresh homemade snacks that are hits for picnics and tours to Christchurch attractions. Drop by someday for a feel of a busy city café with aromas of freshly backed cuisines and mouth watering recipes for prices as low as NZ$ 15.
Christchurch
The Globe Café
Experience the student life in Christchurch at the Globe Café that is located in the Inner city and always crowded with youth and artistic people. It offers a casual environment, generous portions and a good vegan variety for vegetarians. Recommended more for eat and go, the Globe Café can be a crowded place in the evenings with high demand for its budget meals for as low as NZ$15.
Christchurch
The Honey Pot Café
The Honey Pot Café offers value for money with fulfilling meals of sandwiches, gourmets, pizzas and desserts at low prices starting at NZ$15. The servings are huge and wholesome with freshly cooked food and well brewed espresso. Find yourself in a casual atmosphere in the hustle bustle of the inner city.
Christchurch
Aiki
An organic restaurant in Christchurch, Aiki rates very highly among New Zealanders when it comes to fine dinning with an experience. Organic meat and vegetable recipes line the fine menu that is presented and served impeccably. Interior of the place is authentic Japanese to compliment its famous banquet starting from NZ$50 with the best variety of Japanese food in all of New Zealand. Sip an expensive organic wine along with your meal and be assured of satisfaction.
Christchurch
The Santorini
The hustle bustle inside this small but high class restaurant is duly credited to the musical and dancing shows that it holds in its premises. Along with food and wine, enjoy entertainment offered by the young and hyper crowds gathered here for a fun night with friends and family. Experiment with the meals and try your luck with the singing competition.
Christchurch
Sign of the Takahe
Climb up the Port Hills to discover this hidden grey stone castle now turned into a prestigious restaurant. Sign of Takahe has a history behind its four walls and is a mixture of modernity and symbolic centralism. With political and other important personnel as guests, the restaurant has its own protocol atop a tiny hill.
Christchurch
Samurai Bowl
No frills attached is the name of the game here at the Samurai Bowl. Located right next to the Backpackers hostel, the restaurant is always full of people eating and chattering away. The food served is moderate with all sorts of Japanese dishes however; service is minimum especially during peak hours. If your in a mood for a moderate meal and have no time to relax, this will be a good option.
Christchurch
Gingko
A cozy Chinese restaurant, Gingko takes its name from the oldest tree in the world dating back 160million years. The atmosphere inside is dedicated to Chinese culture with native event celebrations and Chinese artwork hanging from the walls and a menu ranging from hot fiery dishes to simple bland ones to suit all kinds of tastes.
Christchurch
Taste of Bengal
Cuisine: Pakistani Address: 91 Riccarton Road, Christchurch Phone: +64 3 348 8334
Christchurch
Curry Time Halal
Cuisine: Bangladeshi Address: 284 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch Phone: +64 3 354 5485 Fax: 02 1045 7886





















