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Earl - Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury

Earl - Christchurch

4.6 (1747)
$40 and under
Modern European
128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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

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What 1,747 people are saying

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

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

Noise • Energetic

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  • New Zealand

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Earl in Christchurch offers a sophisticated dining experience with "excellent food, staff and atmosphere." Known for its "amazing pasta nights," the restaurant serves "beautifully flavoured" dishes with "great presentation." While service can occasionally be slow or understaffed, the delightful ambiance and "highly recommended" meals make it a local favorite.
1,747 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    New Zealand1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was just okay, expected more, some dishes were great but my steak wasn’t hot and my wife’s lemon dessert didn’t sit well. Wasn’t sure what caused it all to come back up at 1am… maybe the octopus. The restaurant present well but the food overall was a miss.
    Earl - ChristchurchResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're really sorry to hear that your meal with us didn’t meet expectations — and especially concerned to hear about your wife's reaction later that night. We take any suggestion of food-related illness extremely seriously. We'd appreciate the opportunity to look into this properly, so we’d be grateful if you could contact us directly with the details of your visit — including the date, time, and name on your booking — so we can investigate further with our kitchen and suppliers. While it’s upsetting to hear that some elements of your meal were a miss, we’re always striving to do better and your feedback is invaluable in helping us do that. We hope to hear from you soon. Warm regards, Tom and the Earl Team

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  2. Katrina

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food with great service. Loved the blue cheese and jalapeno croquettes.

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  3. Lana

    New Zealand1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and the food was lovely. Portion sizes are very small so definitely keep that in mind if you're hungry, perhaps not the place to go to fill up! The Negroni cocktail was spot on!

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  4. Mitchell

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pasta. Great service. Will be back for pasta night again.

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  5. Katey

    New Zealand5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always had the best meal here and when left last night saying we have never had a dud in all this time. It’s our wee cheat week dinner and wine love Earl. Tom and his staff run a fantastic restaurant.

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  6. Jemma

    New Zealand1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. We love coming to this restaurant it’s definitely our favourite! Amazing food - great service - Highly recommend

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  7. Katrina

    New Zealand2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't know anyone who doesn't love the pasta night which makes it's easy to get friends together.

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  8. Jo

    New Zealand2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, staff and atmosphere. Tuesday night Pasta night is a must.

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  9. David

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely fantastic food, great service, attentive staff. Had the degustation menu and everything tasted superb. Next time I will wear a thicker jumper as it was rather cold on a chilly Christchurch evening. Menu is compact but wonderfully varied.

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  10. Emmie

    New Zealand1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time dining at Earl. Greeted by friendly staff, enjoyed the ambience, good food but service wasn’t met with expectations. Staff weren’t attentive enough as we had to ask for water refill and waited a while for a dessert menu but in the end had to flag a staff down to get one. Overall impression, just mediocre.
    Earl - ChristchurchResponded on June 4, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the ambience and the food, but we're sorry to hear the service didn’t meet your expectations. While not an excuse, it may have been noticeable that we were unfortunately understaffed that evening, which did stretch our team a little thin. That said, we absolutely did our best to maintain the standard we hold ourselves to and regret that it impacted your experience. We truly appreciate your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for the kind of service we’re proud to deliver. Warm regards, Tom and the team at Earl

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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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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