Earl - Christchurch

4.7

1718 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern European

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 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.

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Location
128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011
Phone number
03-365 1147
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
2 public parking lots on Lichfield Street
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

What 1,718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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Earl in Christchurch offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Known for its "fantastic pasta nights," the restaurant delights with creative dishes and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests appreciate the chefs' passion and the attentive staff, making it a "favourite place" for many.

1,718 Reviews

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Lina
New Zealand2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, good customer service, comfortable and clean restaurant. Highly recommended.
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Alanna
New Zealand1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great day in the sun celebrating a birthday with my family and friends. Always great food and service
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OpenTable Diner
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, not trying to do everything, but instead doing what it does very well
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Gaynor
New Zealand2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good attentive service and didn’t have to wait long for food which was enjoyed
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Cindy VIP
Denver17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went on pasta night. Fabulous dishes!! Wait staff was terrific. Highly recommend.
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Sam
New Zealand1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service from booking a table through to desert, excellent food, very enjoyable evening.
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Rochelle
New Zealand1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff are absolutely amazing and the vibe and energy at Earl is great. We had a grab one voucher, and it was pretty cool getting to try a bunch of smaller servings. They do their best to accommodate tastes and dietary requirements, highly recommend!
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Christine
New Zealand1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic meal at Earl. The culinary journey was filled with exciting flavours and a feast for the eyes. The wait staff were attentive and prompt with their service. My only niggle would be the noise level and the parking (I recommend asking Earl ahead of time as to where to park).
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Diana
New Zealand1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always welcomed. Food is outstanding. Still a great favourite.
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Michael
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great dining experience and we had a wide array of items. The presentation and taste of each were wonderful. The staff were engaging and friendly. I’d eat at Earl again.
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Earl - Christchurch is rated 4.7 stars by 1718 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011

Additional information

Phone number
03-365 1147
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
2 public parking lots on Lichfield Street
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

Earl - Christchurch

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