Earl - Christchurch

4.7

1696 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern European

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2 people

Jan 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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

What 1,696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Zealand
Most Booked

Review summary

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Earl in Christchurch offers a delightful dining experience with "beautiful food" and "attentive staff." Known for its "superb value" pasta nights and "fine dining at a reasonable price," the restaurant charms with its "great ambience" and "quality seasonal food." It's a "must try" for both locals and visitors.

1,696 Reviews

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Tracy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Earl to celebrate three birthdays in one week (there were 4 of us). We chose the “Eat Like an Earl” option and would highly recommend it. The serving sizes were perfect, the presentation of every plate divine, and we got to enjoy options we may not have chosen from the menu. Unfortunately I didn’t get our servers name but she was high energy, friendly and very knowledgeable. We loved it all!! Thanks Earl!!
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CherylV
New Zealand
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner as always. Love Tuesday pasta night.
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Helen
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decided on the Eat like an Earl menu. Sensational flavours and variety. Excellent quality and well worth the money. Friendly staff who worked well under pressure.
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Annette
New Zealand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely dining experience. A joy to take overseas visitors. Helpful and attentive staff. Beautiful food
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Hillary
New Zealand
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed. Beautiful. Our ho to place to eat no matter what the occasion
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Rosaria
New Zealand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went in for my birthday, and haven't stopped thinking about it since. Delicious food, nice ambience and quick service. Bonus on a fantastic drink selection. I wish I knew about Earl sooner!
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Suzanne
New Zealand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a large group and were hosted well by the owner. Great lunch experience food was fresh, well presented and delicious. Wine list is small but well chosen making for quick selection. Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend.
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Kati
New Zealand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful restaurant, food was delicious. Staff were amazing- our waitress was so lovely - Enthusiastic and friendly even though she was obviously busy. Love this place - almost don't want to tell people about it...
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Tania
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for pasta night. Superb value for money, delicious food & a buzzy vibe. Our wee group will be back regularly.
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Allister
New Zealand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If there is only one place you chose to dine at in Christchurch, make sure it's Earl! Fine dining at a reasonable price with a laid-back atmosphere
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FAQs

Earl - Christchurch is rated 4.7 stars by 1696 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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.

Earl - Christchurch

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What 1,696 people are saying

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