Perched upstairs overlooking the heritage tram line, this intimate Mediterranean-influenced dining room pairs balcony seating with cocktails and hearty mains. Meat dishes dominate the orders, with venison, beef fillet, and rack of lamb regularly highlighted by diners. Guests speak warmly of the cosy upstairs welcome, though tables fill well ahead—with bookings made months in advance for trips—and late cancellations incur a fee, so plan dates carefully.
With 32 other restaurants within a kilometre across the central city, it holds its own alongside neighbouring spots like Odeon and Inati on and around New Regent Street. You will find it at 16 New Regent Street in the Christchurch Central City, open daily from 11:30am until 10pm most nights (9pm Sunday, 10:30pm Saturday). Our pick on New Regent Street for an atmospheric dinner watching the tram rattle by below.