Earl

Restaurant · Christchurch Central

Earl

Restaurant · Christchurch Central
128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Earl is a vibrant, food-centric wine bar in Christchurch, offering delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes and an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion.  

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128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand Get directions

earl.co.nz
@earl_chch

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128 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand Get directions

+64 3 365 1147
earl.co.nz
@earl_chch

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Brad Wills

Google
Amazing! We had eat like an earl! The amount of food that came out was great. We left feeling super full. Service was amazing, and staff were attentive and friendly. Food was top quality and absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back in the near future!

Pat Silwal

Google
We were a group of 7 who went on a First Table booking (3 paid full price). The meals were delicious but the portion sizes were very small. For example, there were 5 half roast potatoes. Really?! Potatoes are cheap. Why not serve at least half a potato per person?! The other issue was the time. We arrived at 5:30 pm and didn’t get served dessert until 8 pm. There were long waits between courses. Overall, a disappointing dining experience.

Alex Shim (Maestro)

Google
We usually come in for pasta nights, but we walk in on full reservations and still manage to offer us a spot for 1.5hr. Amazing food as usual

Tasi Afitu Hill

Google
Did the chef’s tasting menu which was delicious along with the wine pairing. Great vibe, busy with diners coming and going, lovely setting. Definitely recommend for a nice evening out!

Kris B

Google
I had been looking forward to Earl for a long time, but I was left a little underwhelmed. The menu choice was limited, however this was a known quantity before arrival. However, to find out that 3 dishes had substitutions on Thursday night was disappointing. Surely someone could have planned better and got some Feta cheese in? even if only from a supermarket. I forget the other two as I immediately dismissed them due to not being as advertised on the menu. Frankly, for the price, I was disappointed. The atmosphere was nothing special, everyone was jammed in tight where we were seated, my wife couldn't get in to her chair so we moved to the table about 30cm to give her room, and she is skinny. The person behind her was large, but not massive. I've eaten better for less elsewhere, having wanted it to be good, and to be let down, perhaps by my own expectations, means I won't be going back. For clarity, it was a $200 bill for 2 wines, 1 cocktail, 2 mains, 2 sides, 4 pieces of entree. I would normally expect to be full at that price. I was merely comfortable.

Morgan Lowe

Google
Good Food, But Disappointing Experience.. The food at Earl was genuinely tasty, with every dish being well-prepared and flavourful. Unfortunately, the positive aspects of our meal ended there. The portion sizes were quite small for the price, and we ultimately left feeling hungry, which was disappointing given how much we spent. However, our biggest issue was the exceptionally poor service. The entire experience was incredibly slow, from waiting for drinks to lengthy delays between courses. The waitstaff were largely inattentive to our table throughout the evening. The whole dinner took 2.5 hours, and the final straw was being given a dessert menu only to be left waiting for 20 minutes for someone to take our order. We eventually gave up and left without dessert. While the kitchen seems to know what it's doing, the service and value for money were significant letdowns.

Joanna O'Brien

Google
Amazing night out, our waiter was very attentive. The food was very nice. We went for the chefs choice with wine match. We were full and happy when we left. It was a particularly cold night and we were a bit cold inside the restaurant. It was nice being able to see the kitchen staff working and preparing the dishes.

Ashley J

Google
Told friends I was going to Earls and everyone was shocked I hadn't been. Was as friends had said - absolutely Delicious! Staff were amazing. I have allergies and they highlighted the menu and went through possible options/changes. And the focaccia was super yummy and only $2 for a decent slice 😋 definitely returning 🍽️

Andy M.

Yelp
Beautiful environment, great food and service. I ordered the lunch salad with lamb. Delicious! Back for the chicken schnitzel sandwich!

Anna K.

Yelp
My friend and I, thanks to grab one went for an "eat like an earl" set menu experience There isn't much that I didn't like about the place, the service was great. The food was fresh and delicious. We weren't really explained what food was coming when we were seated, which was ok because I enjoy the element of surprise. Portions were solid, would definitely come back to try full menu.