Earl - Christchurch

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

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Martina

   New Zealand1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I made a booking a month in advance because we were gonna celebrate something special and we know this place it’s always busy, they made us wait 30 mins for our table to be ready, even though there were empty tables around, took very long to order anything, they were very short staffed. Food was good but for all that trouble would go somewhere else.
   

   Earl - ChristchurchResponded on April 16, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback and for celebrating with us — we really appreciate it. Tuesdays are always buzzing, and while we do our best, staff shortages can mean a bit of a wait. That said, it’s all part of the vibe, helping us keep the menu great and affordable. Glad you enjoyed the food, and we hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Kirsten

   New Zealand1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was my first time at Earl and I would definitely go back again. The pasta night is a great idea, however I think the promos should mention the additional cost for meat added to the pasta meals.
   

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   Margaret

   New Zealand1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food beautifully presented. Great service. Good wines. Well priced For us one of the best places in town.
   

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   Lisa

   New Zealand2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Give your tastebuds a treat with a night out at Earl. Beautifully flavoured food which look so inviting to taste.
   

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    Janine

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had trust the chef. We enjoyed every serving , the portions were just the right size & we ate enough so that we weren't overly full. We particularly liked the chargrilled prawn & eggplant.
    

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