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Earl - Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury

Earl - Christchurch

4.7 (1733)
$40 and under
Modern European
128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011

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7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
Striking the right cord with its food-centric wine bar, Earl is bringing the welcoming fine casual dining lifestyle to Christchurch.

A friendly all-day venue that’s laid back while still delivering an around-the-clock sense of occasion.

Serving as canvas for produce-driven dishes to offbeat diners geared towards great wine and conversation, synonymous with the flavour, energy and relaxed vibe inspired by the costal European culture, Earl truly captures the essence of the city lifestyle with its buzzy local vibe and being more concerned with doing simple things well than breaking new ground.

The light-filled restaurant with high ceilings and stone bar that wraps around the kitchen, makes it ideal for lingering over fresh seasonal salads, house made pastas & antipasti. With the ability to be both intimate and convivial, Earl is ideal for a group dinner or one-on-one encounters.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    03-365 1147
  • Website
    http://www.earl.co.nz/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    An elegant space that knows its way around a party, Earl offers great versatility for functions. whether you're having a sit-down meal or a casual get together, we can tailor something to suit your needs and budget. Email us direct to speak with our team.
  • Location
    128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011
  • Neighborhood
    Christchurch
  • Cross street
    Manchester & High
  • Parking details
    2 public parking lots on Lichfield Street
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,733 people are saying

Earl - Christchurch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Zealand

    Best Overall

  • New Zealand

    Best Food

  • New Zealand

    Best Service

  • New Zealand

    Best Ambiance

  • New Zealand

    Best Value

  • New Zealand

    Great for brunch

  • New Zealand

    Good for groups

  • New Zealand

    Great for creative cocktails

  • New Zealand

    Healthy

  • New Zealand

    Good for special occasions

  • New Zealand

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • New Zealand

    Lively

  • New Zealand

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Earl in Christchurch offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "lovely atmosphere." The open kitchen adds a "high class" touch. Pasta nights are a "hit" and great value. Despite occasional staffing issues, service is "friendly" and "helpful." Perfect for special occasions.
1,733 Reviews

  1. Arnz

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I took our mum for a Mother’s Day celebration- we loved it. Highly recommend - staff, food, drinks were all excellent. Beautiful presentation of food and restaurant was nice and light. Lovely to see open kitchen also.

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  2. Maddison

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience. Lovely waiter staff and host. Very lovely atmosphere and not too busy. Very high class looking and cool to see into the kitchen from almost all angles of the restaurant. Food was delicious and with very high quality ingredients. Overall, wonderful experience, especially for mother's Day.

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  3. John

    New Zealand1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Good wine. Good service. Skip starters as more of an amuse bouche than a starter. Good mains. Good deserts. Good coffee. Good deals for pasta nights and special meals like for mother's day. Full price is quite spendy. Expect $250 for 2 sharing a bottle of wine. Nice restaurant. Can get busy and quite noisy.

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  4. Maria

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you once again to Tom and the team at Earl for a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch. The set menu catered to all dietary requirements and we all walked away extremely happy!

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  5. Miguel VIP

    Atlanta11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent but the restaurant seems understaffed. Our waitress was good but had to run all over the place to tend several tables.

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  6. Shane

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and venue. Food flavours amazing. Great experience.

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  7. Andrea

    New Zealand1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta Tuesday such a hit!! Great value for money. Could have been offered another drink in the time we were there. But would highly recommend.

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  8. Lisa

    New Zealand1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hello, we had a great time last night at Earl. Food was delicious and my table of 5 enjoyed themselves. However, there were a few things that could be improved upon: 1) Service - there were two occasions where the table was left without drinks and water, I had to ask for water in the end. Although busy last night, staff accordingly for what I would assume is one of the busiest nights of the week. 2) Sound - sound dampening needs to be improved, could barely hear the person beside me and we are all in our 40’s, I could only imagine how hard it would be for older people who have hearing problems. 3) Parking- although it is out of your hands the construction on the street outside, indicating on your website where there is available parking would be very helpful. Thank-you for the overall nice evening. Earl has the potential to be one of the best restaurants in Christchurch, keep striving for excellence.
    Earl - ChristchurchResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thanks so much for your feedback — we really appreciate it. We're always looking for ways to improve, and input like yours helps us do that. For next time, we have a dedicated parking info page on our website (via the parking banner or “Find Us” page), plus details in booking emails and weekly social updates. The good news: roadworks are now set to finish by June, not October! Woohoo - we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Nancy VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent meal starting from appetizers and finishing with deserts. Beautifully prepared sofisticated dishes, delicious and super friendly service.

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  10. Hans

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good, food is very interesting and tasty. Service always very friendly.

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Earl - Christchurch is rated 4.7 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Manchester & High
  • Neighborhood
    Christchurch
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2 public parking lots on Lichfield Street
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.earl.co.nz/
  • Phone number
    03-365 1147
  • Private party facilities
    An elegant space that knows its way around a party, Earl offers great versatility for functions. whether you're having a sit-down meal or a casual get together, we can tailor something to suit your needs and budget. Email us direct to speak with our team.
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