Customer Reviews

After a very disappointing meal the night before Fiddlesticks was a lovely surprise. The venue, staff, service and quality of food was everything you would expect from a top class venue. It was a lovely way to spend a Father’s Day brunch, thank you.More

Fiddlesticks was a rainy evening in Canterbury perch that did not disappoint. The restaurant/bar was selected because seafood was on the menu. And, there were 3 main dishes to choose from. The midwek special was unusual -- Hake with prawns and calamari in a marinara sauce, which was surprisingly delicious as was the Akaroa salmon. the steak was yummy too. And all accompanied by a 2º pinot noir from Otago that was quite fine too. Dessert of homemade maple almond and carrot cake ice cream most sweetly was the perfect finish.

We had bar service ordering a Braised lamb burger and the pea spinach and feta risotto. Both thoroughly enjoyed our meals while also enjoying a glass of red in the warm and cozy atmosphere. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend.More

Delicious food and very friendly staff. We ordered the lamb and salmon, fresh and well cooked. The wine was also very good.

My wife her brother and his wife and I dined at Fiddlesticks on Wednesday 12th evening for my wife’s birthday. The service was outstanding and we all thoroughly enjoyed our evening there. The food was - as always - next level and we couldn’t fault anything that night. Although we hadn’t been there for a few months the new menu was comprehensive and catered for all tastes. The wait staff were very knowledgeable and very prompt and very polite with their service. This is our most preferred venue to dine in in the city and. We will be back again soon for another celebratory evening Please pass in our grateful thanks to the staff for their service and to chef and team for fantastic meals Thanks and we look forward to going back again soon

This is a fine-dining house with a very relaxed, pub-like vibe and we had a WONDERFUL dinner here! Unlike many restaurants in NZ, Fiddlesticks serves normal-size portions (most restaurants we visited served enough for 2 or 3)! My fish Main was served with roasted whole carrots and beetroot hummus … and a feta emulsion that still makes my mouth water! Our server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Oh, and their house wine was delish!

The chorizo and jalapeño hash with egg and the salmon open faced sandwich with egg were wonderful. They had great drink deals as well for a more boozy lunch!More

Great service, friendly and fast, beautiful decor and an upfront menu. The cocktails were amazing! The food was delicious and presented like a 5-Star Michelin restaurant! Our server, Jasmine, was super friendly and patient, polite and professional. She had multiple tables including a 15 top arriving shortly and was more than able to make sure our food was promptly delivered and picked up, drinks were served and that we enjoyed our meals.

We happened across The Little Fiddle while wandering around the area soon after arriving in Christchurch. There was a small group of people playing Irish music in a corner booth, while we sat and enjoyed a drink or two and a tasty share platter. Lovely atmosphere.

Nice place to have dinner, great food, quiet. Moderately priced. Close to Cathedral Square, Botanical Gardens, tram stop.

We popped in on a Sunday night about 7pm and it was very busy but the kindly gave us a table for 50 minutes- which was fine by us. Great ambience, wonderful staff and we found it hard to to choose. We landed on several entrees. Best decision as we could try lots of things. All were delicious

We were a group of eight Americans touring the wonderful city of Christchurch on a beautiful Monday. We wanted to go somewhere and watch the Super Bowl game. We walked into the restaurant and met the wonderful, Lou! She seated us, was so welcoming and

The food is fantastic, we had the recently re introduced sharing platter for 2 . Beef flank with beautiful mash onion jus, broccoli with 2 sides. Beautifully cooked and presented, piping hot and v tasty. Our server was attentive, pleasant and interested in her job(

Outstanding dining experience from the moment we walked in. Staff were professional and welcoming. Our group of 10 sat down at 6.30pm, we had drink orders taken by 6.45pm and dinner orders before 7pm. We all had 2 delicious courses and we were out the

I kept walking past this restaurant which always seems to be busy so we gave it a try. My husband ordered the fish of the day and I ordered fried (tempura) fish and chips. Both were excellent. It was so good that we ate all

Super friendly staff who were really helpful. Their risotto was one of the best I have ever tasted and will definitely call back when in Christchurch. Right by a tram stop, so no excuse not to go.More

Went for dinner for our anniversary 11th Feb the starters we had were excellent and great portions especially the pate’ that was 10/10 my husband had soup of the day. We had the chicken salad which was very nice if I had to say anything

Great meal, great attentive service. We had fish, lamb, steak… all were excellent and properly cooked. Drinks came on time and attentive staff through the meal.

Good food and great kids menu. Had dinner with grandparents,6 and 8 year old. Impressed by wine menu, beers , and kids menu. Fed up with having kids eat chicken and chips etc. They even bought out clolouring pens without asking. Food was very nice

Had dinner here after hearing several recommendations and they were not wrong. We chose chicken and fish mains which were superbly cooked and presented in a friendly and efficient way. The atmosphere is wonderful, although I do question having young kids running around and rather

Excellent lunch here on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Their "bar menu" was in effect at the time, and the choices were limited, but delicious! Good service too.

Fantastic food, brilliant staff, great atmosphere; we ate here 2 nights running, cannot fault it at all. If only we lived in NZ, we would eat here all the time xxMore

Unbelievable value for such a great meal. Was in Christchurch for the weekend with a friend and booked here for early dinner (lucky we booked as was full early). The food was amazing and such great value for the high quality. We couldn’t believe how

We visited this restaurant tonight after phoning to check if they could accommodate our allergy needs and the answer was YES! Amazing main meals so tasty and presented beautifully which is not as surprising as desert. We usually struggle to get any desert GF and

This centrally located restaurant is well-established, the menu is thoughtful and the service very good. Our dinner was truly à la carte and all four of us were happy. What to fault? There will be something but I don’t know what.More

Staff, food and atmosphere were great. Lovely haven on a grey day. Situation is ideal as just a short walk from the Canterbury MuseumMore

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and fast service. The food was delicious. We would definitely recommend this place.

What a lovely experience we had when we caught up with old friends after a three years break caused by COVID. We all ordered the Chef Special of the Day (fish) and sweet treat plus coffees. Two of us ordered different glasses of wine. We

We have a beautiful meal here on Saturday night. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and great at their job. Lovely surroundings and not too loud.

Best atmosphere with warm, attentive staff. Best of all was the meal, the best soup I’ve ever had and the pork belly was perfect! I’d recommend fiddlesticks to anyone that enjoys amazing food with the atmosphere to match.More

We found this by chance when seeing a board at the front of the alley way. it was a Thursday night so fairly quiet. Food and service were both excellent

Valentines dinner- every course was spot on and the service was the best in town. Highly recommended

Fabulous service and food always at Fiddlesticks, always consistently excellent, great value for such an excellent dining experience. I loved the espresso martini too!More

This restaurant was recommended by our B&B hosts and we were not disappointed. The service was exceptional and the menu carefully put together to accommodate a range of dietary requirements. Our food was promptly served on nicely warmed plates and the presentation, flavour and portion

Excellent service, delicious brunch. Right next to the tramway so you can eat while the trams go past. Highly recommend.

Wow, talk about going the extra mile. I'm so impressed, this meal was not on the menu, but i told the staff, that i was doing a keto detox, and the cheff went above and beyond to make this delicious meal for me. I don't

Tuesday was an absolute gem. Made our bottomless brunch experience one to remember. Would 100% recommendMore

We went Monday evening for the first time and were delighted with the quality and deliciousness of the food and the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. Would totally recommend this terrific place for a wonderful evening.More

Fiddlesticks is an excellent venue. It has a nice bar with a restaurant attached. We had a small group and dined in the restaurant. The menu was somewhat reduced for Covid but still had a great range. The wine list was outstanding with a range

Excellent service and atmosphere. The fiddlers crispy chicken was delicious. We had steaks for main course which were cooked beautifully and the goose fat roast potatoes were superb! Lovely waitress who was friendly and attentive on a busy Friday night. Will definitely returnMore

This was fast, delicious and very good priced! Would return again! Of course have the fiddlesticks! Our server was Cory was friendly and great!More

WOW, tonight exceeded all of our expectations. We had a group of 14 for our mums 80th. I organised this online because I live in the north island. Communication was prompt and easy. The service was incredible, thanks to the lovely Tuesday, she’s an asset

Lovely lunchtime experience. Waitress was excellent in asking for choices of when to bring dishes and checking to see if all was okay. Two of us had kumara soup which was superb; two of us had the turbot special and we agreed that it was

We had dinner last night at Fiddlesticks and it was the best meal we’ve had in a long time, along with the amazing service from Dan, polite and always there when you needed him, and a good sense of humour made the night. We will

Table of 4 for dinner tonight. Visiting from Auckland and one word sums it up..SUPERB. Entrees, mains and service could not be faulted. We all had different meals and all 10/10. Highly recommendMore

Dined with friends. Service was a little slow to start but then ran smoothly. Food was delicious and wine selection very good. Had a delicious meal and would definitely return.More

Went with a party of ten, communicating with reservation 3 with health driven dietary situations. Peopleology; far above par! Staff is great. Knew their stuff. Worked with chefs before we arrived to have options to suit the needs. Food; contemporary without the nouveau food art

Keith and the team at Fiddlesticks never disappoint. We dined there a week or so ago to celebrate several family birthdays and as always the food was superb, service brilliant and atmosphere amazing! Even catered well for the kids in the group which is not

My friends and I came for a bottomless brunch and am super satisfied with the lovely service we got! The staff were so nice and constantly checked on us for drink top ups and to make sure everything was all good. Food was amazing!! Really

Excellent food and service. We were looked after for the evening by Brittani- she did a wonderful job from the first welcome to making suggestions, answering questions and checking in on us throughout the meal. We shared the special feast (beef flank in this case)